Man.Since the start of time, man has looked up at the sky with abject curiosity and wonderment, seeking validation for his existence and looking to discover the intricate and secret inner workings of the universe.In our searches, we have found ourselves toe to toe against some of the most important issues in life. Who made us? Why are we here? How do we take this planet, and the people that inhabit it, and make a strong, lasting cooperative society that benefits and protect...

Evolution hurts. Evolution is pain. Evolution is uncomfortable truths and learning to cope and adjust to them. Evolution is the end and the beginning of the old and the new. Evolution is glory. It is celebration and dancing and deep, intense love propelling you forward. Work in progress, never finished product. Life lived and moments to come. The sum of parts leading to a new answer.Evolution is the dawn of time, the moments where we were nothing but a distant fact and Earth and th...

This is a full disclosure of Life's end and what we can and cannot comprehend about it. These are the thoughts you will find in an unfiltered and unapologetic manner, to help bring understanding and finality to the lives we lead. It is the explanation of hope that there may be more out there after this. There is only peace in leaving and, even as your eyes come across these very words, more and more of you cease to have life function.Life forced itself upon you and the same can be ...

Within these pages you will hear the melodic voices that belong to a generation of writers that aren't afraid to keep things simple. Each piece is delivered with a deep appreciation for history and high hopes for the future. The artists behind the words open their bright eyes and look to you, the world, with each carefully crafted line, in an effort to make sense of that which has no explanation. No explicit definition apart from form and format. No limits but for the turning of each chapt...

"Heart of Darkness" (1899) is a novella by Polish-English novelist Joseph Conrad about a voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the heart of Africa. Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames. This setting provides the frame for Marlow's story of his obsession with the ivory trader Kurtz, which enables Conrad to create a parallel between what Conrad calls "the greatest town on earth", London, and Africa as places of d...

Discover the groundbreaking works of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century in this comprehensive literary collection. Explore "The Complete Collection of James Joyce," a remarkable anthology featuring the celebrated novels, short stories, poetry, plays, essays, and other literary writings of one of the greatest figures in Irish and world literature. Renowned for his innovative narrative techniques, linguistic brilliance, and profound exploration of human consciousnes...

'The finest translation in and for our time' (Kevin Crossley-Holland) Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, with its intricate plot of enchantment and betrayal is probably the most skilfully told story in the whole of the English Arthurian cycle. Originating from the north-west midlands of England, it is based on two separate and very ancient Celtic motifs of the Beheading and the Exchange of Winnings, brought together by the anonymous 14th century poet. His telling comprehends a great variety ...

Most poets are or have been at one time or another members of what Mark Strand here calls “The Midnight Club”: they are insomniacs, or feel most productive in the middle of the night, or, if nothing else, are people whose work requires an openness to the dreams, visions, and scraps of inspired language that may drift across our path in the wee hours. In this selection, drawn from Knopf’s Poem-a-Day program (the daily e-mails we’ve sent to our fans every April for the last dozen years or mo...

A gorgeous collection of classic poems that the whole family will enjoy, thoughtfully chosen by actor John Lithgow.From listening to his grandmother recite epic poems from memory to curling up in bed while his father read funny verses, award-winning actor John Lithgow grew up with poetry. Ever since, John has been an enthusiastic seeker of poetic experience, whether reading, reciting, or listening to great poems.The wide variety of carefully selected poems ...

"The book is full of strong, memorable poems that stick with readers like a friend during a long, hard night. " - The Christian Science MonitorHere, readers will find solace in works that are bracing and courageous, organized into such resonant headings as "Such As It Is More or Less" and "Let It Spill." From William Shakespeare and Walt Whitman to R. S. Gwynn and Mary Oliver, the voices gathered in this collection will be more than welcome to those who've been str...

Love, lust and desire take the form of cheeky, romantic and sexy haiku in this anthology from Buttontapper Press.Featuring the work of haiku masters, poetry aficionados and a handful of newcomers to the scene, Haiku For Lovers will sweep you off your feet, plant one on your lips and fly you to the moon. Share a few short, sweet and sassy poems with your lover this Valentine's Day - or any day!Featuring the poetry of:Sam AlexKatya Amchentseva...

The First World War produced an extraordinary flowering of poetic talent, poets whose words commemorate the conflict more personally and as enduringly as monuments in stone. Lines such as 'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?' and 'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old' have come to express the feelings of a nation about the horrors and aftermath of war. This new anthology provides a definitive record of the achievements of the Great War poets. As well as offerin...