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Few of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published in her lifetime. Her posthumous fame is largely due to the efforts of her editors and supporters Thomas W. Higginson and Mabel Loomis Todd.In the foreword to this second collection, published in 1891, Mabel Loomis Todd wrote: “The eagerness with which the first volume of Emily Dickinson’s poems has been read shows very clearly that all our alleged modern artificiality does not prevent a prompt appreciation of the qualities of directness...

Smith Show Media presents Hero (Special Edition) read by Larry Thomas.

The present volume draws on nine book-length collections of Thomas’s poetry, and includes a generous selection of new poems.Five of the collections are comprised of poems of geographic place, four of which are set primarily in Texas. His fifth “place” collection is set on the coast of Maine. The poems selected from his remaining collections range in subject matter from outlaw bikers to ekphrasis; from the avian world to an asylum for the criminally insane.PIANO TUNER...

God Was Always There: Emmanuel: Invigorating Inspiration and Heartfelt Messages is a Christian inspirational book filled with personal testimony, biblical reflection, heartfelt encouragement, and messages of faith.Larry Ray Thomas writes from his own life experiences, sharing how God watched over him through seasons of uncertainty, disappointment, sadness, mistakes, loneliness, and personal struggle. In his personal narrative, he reflects on God's mercy, protection...

A new generation discovers The Last Picture Show, “about as close to gem-like perfection as a novel can.” —Thomas Powers, from the new introduction.Whereas Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove is universally hailed as the greatest novel of the Old West, The Last Picture Show is increasingly recognized as a standard bearer of contemporary Western fiction. First published in 1966, this elegiac masterpiece has been better known for the Academy Awa...

The Book of Revelation is God's message to all who are concerned about the future.No Bible guide makes Revelation more understandable than The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Revelation. You'll grasp the meaning of each verse, you'll understand every important symbol, and you'll get the big picture of all that God has promised for those who believe in Him.The Smart Guide to the Bible is a series of simplified commentaries designed to...

It should come as no surprise that poets are often exceptionally fine cooks, savoring food the way they savor words and at the same time recognizing that just as a gathering of words does not necessarily mean a good poem, neither does a mixture of ingredients necessarily mean a good recipe. In Cooking with the Texas Poets Laureate, the editors, all members of Dr. Paul Ruffin’s 2014 graduate Editing/Publishing class, solicited recipes and food-related poetry and prose from Texas Po...

For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats small and large—and in some cases very, very large. Now, join us as MHI opens their archives for the first time. From experienced Hunters on their toughest cases, to total newbies' initial encounters with the supernatural, The Monster Hunter Files reveals the secret history of the world's most elite monster fighting force.Discover what happened when Agent Franks...

Lowell Stewart Hardin (1917–2015), an Indiana farm boy who became an enormously influential international agriculturalist, made the world a better place for the poor and the hungry on this earth. For seventeen years he led the Ford Foundation’s agricultural development efforts, contributing to the Green Revolution. He helped to found and guide international agriculture research centers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He inspired others to get involved and opened doors for them. He taug...

This book contains Thomas Watson's famous sermon, "The Mystery of the Lord's Supper," in its original, unedited form (First delivered in the 1600s). A brief introduction and commentary pertaining to the sermon is provided by the editor.

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…"Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a (501(c)(3) nonprofit that publishes a monthly short fiction literary magazine.Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal...

My People Perish for the Lack of Knowledge: Study to Shew Thyself Approved unto God polishes ones understanding of the Scriptures so that Gods Word can serve as a mirror revealing the true nature of ones life. This honest and unblinking look at reality prepares one to follow Jesus Christ, to prepare for his return, and to serve courageously as a leader of other Christians. Building upon his service as a pastor and his experience offering a nationally known tent ministry, Elder Larry D. Tho...