How could an amateur chemist and former hairdresser from Yorkshire invent a revolutionary, heat-resistant plastic that baffled the greatest scientists at NASA, only to let the formula die with him due to absolute, crippling paranoia? The saga of Maurice Ward and his miraculous material, "Starlite," is one of the most frustrating and fascinating mysteries in the history of material science. In the 1980s, Ward demonstrated on live television that an egg coated in a thin layer of Starlite cou...

It is autumn; and the last week in November. In New Mexico, this land of sunshine, the season is now as kindly as in the early weeks of our Northern September. To-day the sky is one cloudless arch of sapphire! The light breeze scarce ruffles a leaf of the tall alamo, the name tree of this ranch. Here any holding bigger than a kitchen garden is known as a ranch. The alamo, Spanish for poplar, lends here and there its scant, stiff shade to this roomy adobe dwelling, with its warm southern fr...

WELL, have it all your own way, Isabel," meekly conceded Alcibiades; "but really, now, you ought not to be left here alone. Couldn't you have managed to invite company for a day or two—Aunt Maria, say, or Alice Barnes, or Emma and the baby?" "Company!" mocked I, "that now is like a man! Here am I planning to give poor, overworked Cicely a day or two off, while you are all away and the housework at its minimum, and straightway you propose company!—which, of course, implies regular meals and...

Take a journey with our 68 writers—from rural Mexico in the ’60s to Tehran in the ’70s, to the suburbs of Vancouver in the ’80s, and to other planets in the distant future. Within these pages you will encounter a feathered heart, door-to-door salesbees, and a breathing house. In emerge 18 new and published authors present their fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry and lyric prose, speculative fiction, and young adult stories.emerge 18 includes contributions from TWS students mento...

The title story, "My Fire Opal," likely serves as a centerpiece in the collection, featuring a narrative that revolves around the discovery or possession of a precious gemstone. Brooks' writing style typically combines elements of romanticism, moralism, and sometimes touches of the supernatural or fantastical.Each story in the collection explores different themes and settings, reflecting Brooks' versatility as a writer and her ability to evoke emotional responses from her readers. The tale...

In "A Garden with House Attached," Sarah Warner Brooks intricately weaves a narrative that fuses the personal with the universal, exploring themes of belonging, identity, and the interconnectedness of life. The book unfolds in a lyrical style, rich with vivid imagery and poignant reflections, which reflects Brooks' keen observational skills and emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of both serene gardens and tumultuous life events, the prose evokes a sense of nostalgia while grounding ...

Moments of life captured in an unprecedented global pandemicReal Women Write: Living on COVID Time is Volume 19 of prose and poetry by members of Story Circle Network. The 52 authors of the 80 pieces in this collection wrote about their lives, engaging with experiences and emotions uniquely their own, in response to the spread of COVID-19 through a year filled with many other profound challenges and changes. Together they form a small chapter in a humanity...

What's Your Book? is an aspiring author’s go-to guide for getting from idea to publication. Brooke Warner is a publishing expert with thirteen years’ experience as an acquiring editor for major trade houses. In her book, she brings her unique understanding of book publishing (from the vantage point of coach, editor, and publisher) to each of the book's five chapters, which include understanding the art of becoming an author, getting over common hurdles, challenging counterproducti...

Nina Amir shows how words can make a difference through books that spark change, start movements, and make this a better world.Change the World One Book At a Time will teach those who want to write for change how to produce books that serve as potent tools for transformation. Like Becoming a Citizen Activist meets Writing to Change the World, this nonfiction reference book will provide activists, coaches, healers, clergy, speakers, leader...

When, by an unlooked-for sequence of events, I became manager of "The Garden with House Attached" (as an important preliminary) along with "The Third Son" I went over from Cambridge to take account of its possibilities. And here be it stated that from the time of his first trousers "The Third Son" had been my assistant gardener; and in all my horticultural enterprises, might still be counted in as "aider and abettor." "Mother," said this astute young person—on our return from this inspecti...

"A Garden with House Attached" by Sarah Warner Brooks is a delightful exploration of the intricate relationship between nature and domestic life. The narrative weaves together themes of gardening, home, and the personal growth that comes from nurturing both plants and relationships. Brooks' vivid descriptions invite readers into a world where the garden serves as a sanctuary, reflecting the inner lives of its caretakers. The book is not just about horticulture; it delves into the emotional...

The story revolves around the lives of the characters who live and work on Alamo Ranch. It delves into their daily struggles, relationships, and the cultural landscape of New Mexico during that time. Brooks captures the spirit of the region with detailed descriptions of the landscape, the diverse communities, and the hardships and triumphs of ranch life.Sarah Warner Brooks' writing is characterized by its attention to detail and rich portrayal of the American Southwest. "Alamo Ranch" refle...