Writing Crossroads was quite simply a labour of love. It took me a little longer to write than I had originally expected; This was due to me trying to produce a good range of material that matched the quality of my previous works, Chasing Rainbows. There is quite a variation of topics, which hopefully make the read interesting and enjoyable. Much of the material has been written in a way that is thought provoking and importantly offers inspiration to the reader.

I enjoy writing material that is unique and hopefully inspires you, the reader, in some way. Each poem tells a story and conveys a message of some kind. I have tried to create material that is interesting and expansive, covering a wide, absorbing range of topics. The poems cover many subjects on different levels - emotion, feelings and being – love, peace, morals, war, greed, appreciation, perspective, humour and life in general. I guess, albeit mostly subconsciously, I have been on a ques...

Glorious Rain is an inviting collection of authentic and meaningful poems crafted by English poet Phil Hope. The material is uplifting, motivational, rhythmic and flowing. The book takes its' name from a poem Phil wrote after he visited the wonderfully atmospheric St Nectan Falls, near Tintagel, Cornwall; He is often inspired by visits to such amazing places which undoubtedly makes his job as an author and poet appreciably easier.

There is something special to me about creating new art – something brand new, that has never been seen or heard before. This is what I enjoy doing most of all, along with trying to give a good measure of inspiration to the reader. Life, of course, is not all a ‘bed of roses’ and I have attempted to balance the works, as in my previous book (Forever 21), to reflect this fact. I naturally try to engage the reader to encourage thought, using ‘sparks of creativity’ as a catalyst in this quest...

As the 1950s dawned America was a colossus militarily, economically and culturally. It bestrode a globe it was doing so much to shape in its own image. But it had concerns; the threat of communism. And for the Movies and Radio there was another concern: the emerging rise of Television.For Radio, still in its golden age of mass audiences and star filled programmes, they had a handy solution with ‘The Big Show’. Its premise was simple but effective. Take 90 minutes of air-time and fi...

This book is also available as an ebook: buy it from Amazon here.When the Barbarians Arrive is a selected works from Singaporean poet Alvin Pang's five previous collections, including Testing the Silence (1997) and City of Rain (2003). Wry, sensitive and intelligent throughout, the selection ranges from unsentimental love poems to sharply satirical writing. They mock, celebrate and unsettle, at once recognisably national and international...

Originally published by Selkirk Lapwing Press in 2007, Andy Hopkins' acclaimed poetry collection, Dark Horse Pictures, is a deep, dark labyrinth of language.

7500 years ago, on the cold Labrador coast, Demaswet faced a choice: offer her only son to the Moon God, or watch her people die.

How many lenses does a dragonfly's eye have?Which is bigger, an eagle's eye or a human's?How many eyes does a scallop have?How do lizards keep their eyes wet?Animal eyes can be really strange and wonderful. How much do you know about the eyes of your animal friends? Find out more in this book.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices t...

Home Remembers Me: Medicine Poems from em claireis a collection of over ninety, awe-inspiring poems selected specifically for anyone in need of comfort, courage, and most of all: hope. Aimed at facilitating deep healing, the poetry offers companionship in times of crisis, taking us by the hand and, poem by poem, leading us out of the darkness and into the light.Silently read or memorized and used as mantra; written down and carried as a personal talisman; given as a gift, or shared aloud, ...

A delightful short story from Jane Gardam, revisting that Titan of the Hong Kong law courts, Edward Feathers (known to many as Old Filth) in the days after he loses his beloved wife, Betty.

Bite-sized stories from one of the masters of contemporary fiction.Thanks to social media, the world is getting ever more adept at writing concisely. However, Brian Aldiss was writing in this style long before twitter. In this collection of stories, Aldiss returns to the mini-saga tradition that ran for 6 years in The Telegraph, offering 50 brand-new 50-word narratives that will delight readers of any genre.