What does it mean to grow up? To be someone's child, sibling, or parent - to carry a family with you wherever life takes you?Growing Up and Family Life brings together poets from Australia, Canada, Congo, Cyprus, Greece, India, Mauritius, Nigeria, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the United States into one moving anthology about the bonds that shape us. Inside you'll find grandmothers' kitchens and childhood bedrooms, the ache of losing a p...

Thinking of Ernest Hemingway often brings to mind his travels around the world, documenting war and engaging in thrilling ad- ventures. However, fully understanding this outsized international author means returning to his place of birth. Hidden Hemingway presents highlights from the extraordinary collection of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park. Thoroughly researched, and illustrated with more than 300 color images, this impressive volume includes never-before-published ...

Ernest Hemingway casts a long shadow in literature—reaching beyond his status as a giant of 20th-century fiction and a Nobel Prize winner—extending even into comic books. Appearing variously with Superman, Mickey Mouse, Captain Marvel, and Cerebus, he has even battled fascists alongside Wolverine in Spain and teamed up with Shade to battle adversaries in the Area of Madness.Robert K. Elder’s research into Hemingway’s comic presence demonstrates the truly international reach of Hemi...

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the Prajnaparamita, or "Perfection of Wisdom" genre, and emphasizes the practice of non-abiding and non-attachment. The full Sanskrit title of this text is the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra. A copy of the Chinese version of Diamond Sutra, found among the Dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century and dated back to May 11, 868, is, in the words of the British Library, "the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book....

Thanks to a terrible storm, Emory has lost his livelihood and his faith in God. He's forced to ask for handouts to make it through the tough times ahead.Norene volunteers at a food bank, and when she meets Emory, she is immediately smitten, and the story his pastor tells her about what Emory's been through breaks her heart. But she's given her love-life over completely to God, and she doesn't know if Emory fits into His plans.Is this the man she's supposed to be with, or is...

Brought to you by Penguin.Ancient wisdom for difficult modern timesKia oraWelcome to Aroha.Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking that means love, compassion, respect and empathy. Discover how we can all find greater contentment and kindness for ourselves, each other and our world with more Aroha in our lives.Through 52 whatatauki - traditional ...

A detailed look at one of the most underestimated aspects of trading-sellingIn The New Sell and Sell Short, Second Edition, Dr. Alexander Elder explains how to exit a stock at the right time and how to initiate a short position to profit from a stock that is showing weakness. Often overlooked, selling properly enables a trader to cut losses and maximize profits. Moreover, short selling in a weak market can generate big profits and should be a part of every...

Huck is a page-turning, unforgettable true story of the tenacity of one small dog, the unexpected, extraordinary kindness of strangers, and a family’s devotion to each other.Michael was four when his relentless campaign for a dog began. At seven he made a PowerPoint presentation, “My Dog,” with headings like “A Childhood Without a Dog is a Sad Thing.” His parents, Janet and Rich, were steadfast; bringing a dog into their fast-paced New York City lives was utterly i...

As seen on Oprah's Book Club! The #1 New Zealand Bestseller!Discover how to live a happier life - simple, traditional wisdom for difficult modern times.Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking. Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder explores how Aroha can help us all by sharing 52 thought-provoking whakatauki, traditional Maori life lessons - one for each week of the year.Discover h...

A gripping, first-hand account of a remarkable spiritual adventure. "If you want to open your own conversation with God, this is a book you should read." —Neale Donald Walsch, New York Times –bestselling author of Conversations with GodFollowing a near-death experience at the age of forty-one, a psychic doorway opened and Paul Elder's ordinary life has never been the same. Except that his life h...

Until he stumbled onto the horrifying murder scene, Thomas had never known such fear. What had begun as an ordinary day turned real bad, real fast!Now, in a heartbeat, he was running for his life! With maniacs after him, and a blizzard threatening, he must make his way through a deserted town and find safety. He must solve the mystery that now involved him and his friends – what had he stumbled into?This eerie, fast-paced story involves an ordinary guy thrown into a situati...

Armed with a field guide and a half-decent pair of binoculars, Charlie Elder travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to spot forty bird species in serious decline - the UK's Red List. He looks at why their numbers have fallen, what efforts are being made to encourage their recoveries and meets experts and enthusiasts who are working to make a difference.He also examines just why birds matter in the first place and considers the role of the birdwatcher - one species that...