A philosophical and meditative consideration of the complexities of ageing, memory, and the drain of urban life, through the pursuit of wellbeing and the restorative powers of nature.Includes a Foreword by Sarah Maclennan, Head of Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University.Features the poem 'A Year on the Hill', showcased at the Bolton International Film Festival 2022 with animation by Rachel Appleton.“Puts to question a society that subdues the man of act...

"If this collection has a theme, it is that of impermanence. Coping with change, temporality and uncertainty is one of our great struggles. We are deluded if we feel our lives are built on rock solid foundations. Despite this we strive to create some little temporary paradise for ourselves and, quite surprisingly, for others." - Dave Morgan"Change is the metaphysics of our age." - Richard Kostelanetz"We are not wholly bad or good / Who live our lives under Milk Wood." - Dyl...

A beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to growing native orchids from seed in your garden.Learn how to cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their natural habitat with this easy-to-use guide. Native orchids are neither difficult to cultivate nor require special conditions to thrive, and while a large meadow may be beyond the reach of most, the corner of a garden or a pot on a patio can provide a home to a spectacular display.This...

Julius Caesar is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. It portrays the conspiracy against the Roman dictator of the same name, his assassination and its aftermath. It is one of several Roman plays that he wrote, based on true events from Roman history, which also include Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra.Although the title of the play is Julius Caesar, Caesar is not the central character in its action; he appears in only three scenes, and is killed at t...

In "Verses 1889-1896," Rudyard Kipling crafts a rich tapestry of poetic expression that reflects the complexities of imperial Britain and the intricate socio-political landscape of the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Kipling's mastery in employing varied poetic forms, from ballads to narrative poems, each encapsulating themes of adventure, colonialism, and the human experience. The collection offers a vivid exploration of life in British India, the notions of duty and honor, ...

The English metaphysical poet Andrew Marvell is most commonly associated with his contemporaries, John Donne, George Herbert, and his colleague and friend, John Milton. His most famous poem "To His Coy Mistress" is a seductive chant to a would-be lover to seize the moment. "The Garden" is an ode to the tranquility of a retirement from public life. Marvell, who was himself a politician, opines for the simpler life of the garden. Also included in this collection are "An Horatian Ode upon Cro...

Poetic Republic: Poems to Talk About 2013 documents an anonymous peer review process in which 729 poets (from 48 countries) read, voted on and commented on each other’s poems (1,346 poems in total) during May and June 2013.  The 48 poems in this anthology have been selected by superimposing independently formed opinions. This is selection by a community of authors.  The eBook includes nearly 400 of the best comments on poems made during the judging process. This i...

The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll! The Complete 'Alice Stories', Novels, Short-Stories, Poems and Non-Fiction. The Ultimate Collection of Lewis Carroll! - In One Beautifully Formatted Volume! The 'Alice in Wonderland" Stories have earned Lewis a place in the hearts of generations of adults and children alike. Filled with the madcap creations of Carroll's incomparable imagination, the 'Alice' stories are populated with charac...

Edited by William Kerrigan, John Rumrich, and Stephen M. FallonDerived from the Modern Library’s esteemed The Complete Poetry and Essential Prose of John Milton, this new volume, extensively revised and updated by its editors, contains Milton’s two late masterpieces, the brief epic Paradise Regained and the tragic drama Samson Agonistes. Age after age, these works have inspired new controversy and exciting interpretive debates. With exper...

This collection of poems by Christopher Whyte is finely crafted and well worth having on your bookshelf. The author taught Scottish literature at the University of Glasgow for many years, and now lives and writes full-time in Budapest, Hungary. He has also written four novels in English. This new collection was published in October 2009.

From the author of Chaos Theory, an exquisite volume of poetry that encapsulates what it is to be a woman. For fans of Sylvia Plath and Allen Ginsberg.