"A poetry collection that marries wit and wisdom more brilliantly than any I know" by the Pulitzer Prize–winning former US Poet Laureate (Jane Hirshfield, author of Come, Thief).Filled with wry logic and a magical, unpredictable musicality, Kay Ryan's poems continue to generate excitement with their frequent appearances in The New Yorker and other leading periodicals. Say Uncle, Ryan's fifth collection, is filled with the same hidden conn...

In Odd Blocks Kay Ryan, the acclaimed American poet, presents her work to European readers for the first time. The book includes twenty-one new poems, seven of them first published here. Ryan's flamboyant imagination sparks in spare and elegant verse. Edges,' she has said, are the most powerful parts of the poem. The more edges you have the more power you have.' These poems take by surprise, and increase in resonance.

A charming and enchantingly illustrated tale of a loveable grouchy old man, a delightfully fussy old woman and their clever dog named Harold.

Curiosity takes Li'l Lilli Lamb on adventures that leave her seeking, needing, wanting, and finding the hand of the Shepherd. This picture book shows an act of faith that children can relate to-the Shepherd caring for His lamb. It is a loving image of the Shepherd's faithfulness and care for Li'l Lilli.

Meet the Devil of Blackthorne Manor. When I was a little girl, I dreamed a handsome knight would come and rescue me from my wretched mother. He'd ride up on his white steed and break the curse I've been fated to carry since the day I was born. Funny how things changed over time, how the fairytale twisted into something far more crooked—and darker—than I ever imagined. In reality, my knight is scarred and broken, living alone in a castle of bones that overlooks the sea. He isn't searching f...

The Rowan's destiny is to power the stone and save the magic of witches everywhere. Or is it?While the past is a guide, its architects relied on visions and suppositions to draw the way forward. Arden must decide which path to follow—the one dictated by others, or the one designed by her.From the ballroom to the battlefield, Arden and the Imperium Cadre discover an intricate web of deceit and a massive abuse of power. One woman's need to manipulate the worl...

Arden's search for her destiny inadvertently revealed the true lineage of witches everywhere and a secret history hidden long ago.Now, she needs to find the meaning and purpose of the Rowan. With questions piling up and a parchment stingy with answers, she must look to the past before she can embrace her future.But Arden and the Imperium Cadre will find the road to the past riddled with battle, betrayal, and millennium old secrets. To uncover the answers th...

A deeper look at an old-fashioned quality. We've all heard the phrase, "Patience is a virtue," and doubtless responded with a sigh, as usually it's spoken with a tone of reproach. But this virtue carries with it a wealth of wisdom that can actually help us find happiness in our day-to-day. Author Mary Jane Ryan details just what living with patience can bring to our lives and how it can change us for the better.Slow the rush. Things move at a quick...

One more summer.That’s all 21-year-old Bree McTavish has left until she’ll finally have enough money to get out of her seaside hometown where the only thing more famous than the rolling sand dunes dotting the shoreline are the Silver Lake Sluggers. Every June, the nation’s top college baseball players descend on her tiny Michigan town to chase their big-time dreams in front of fans and Major League scouts. And every August, they leave behind a trail of broken hearts...

World-renowned energy healer Cyndi Dale presents the ultimate book on applying energy concepts and practices to athletes and coaches of any age and level. Featuring more than fifty-five hands-on exercises, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about subtle energy and sports performance.All sports-related challenges are energetic in nature, and so the solutions also lie in the world of energy. Cyndi shares the many tools in her energy medicine bag, including in...

For over three hundred years, Arden's very existence has been hidden. Until one night, when the latest assassination attempt fails and the third Killian blade makes its appearance.A powerful witch with little knowledge of her heritage, Arden's first step on the path of destiny is The Abbey. A place of sanctuary and power, it's a haven in a sea of unknowns and where she hopes to find an ally.An Elven prince, a Fae lord, the First Vampire, a warlock, and the ...

A powerful sixth book in the horror anthology series which Booklist called "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them. There is something for everyone in this one."Fever Dreams is the sixth volume in the non-themed horror series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris. This new anthology contains 20 original horro...