High Schooler, Clancy joins his longtime friend, PETER (ELLIS) and their friends for pumpkin picking. CHRISSY (MORGAN), Peter's girlfriend, and Clancy's longtime crush joins them as they take on the corn maze. Just as they enter, Clancy has an ominous feeling. Something evil lies within the maze. He causes a scene and remains outside. Chrissy stays with him and Peter stays with Chrissy.But their friends enter the maze. Hours later, they have yet to return. The farm swarms with offi...

In the Name of Time: A Tragedy by Michael Field is a dramatic work that explores themes of time, fate, and human struggle. Michael Field is the pseudonym used by the poet and playwrights Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper, known for their intense and lyrical poetry and drama.The play likely delves into philosophical and existential questions, reflecting the influence of the writers’ interests in classical and contemporary drama. The title suggests a focus on the im...

“Poems of Adoration” is a 1912 collection of poems by Michael Field. Michael Field served as the joint pen name for Edith Emma Cooper (1862–1913) and her aunt Katharine Harris Bradley (1846–1914). Together, they produced around 40 works under the secret pseudonym until they were exposed, possibly as a result of revealing their identity to their friend Robert Browning. A fantastic collection of classic poetry not to be missed by fans and collectors of the secretive duo's wonderful work. The...

Hartslog Valley, the Shadow of Death region, in Central Pennsylvania is haunted by a history of violence. The horrific Dean Massacre occurred there in 1788. Just south of Harstlog in Woodcock Valley, a band of fifty Indians and two white collaborators tortured and murdered ten of Captain Phillips Rangers in 1780. In 1754, Captain Jack returned home from hunting and found his wife and two children slain by Indians. Seeking revenge, he scoured the wilderness. The expert tracker and hunter le...

My name is Palladin, as in pallbearer. Learning the skill of killing from his father at an early age, Wesley Palladin, Have Weapons Will Travel, reaches the highest level of his profession as an assassin for the mob in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, Palladin mishandles a contract and exiles himself to Twin River, where he takes a bank security job and also becomes the mentor to fourteen-year-old Matt Henry, a very troubled, violent teenager. Matt is challenged to overcome the tragedy of abus...

Resist With Every Inch and Every Breath was a phrase first spoken by Riot Grrrl zine makers in interviews with sociologist Kristen Schilt. As a phrase, it perfectly captures the spirit of resistance that has sustained so many activists across so many movements. In the face of overwhelming unequal and discriminatory structures there are those who stand up and commit their lives to make change.This collection of twelve poems and stories asks us to think deeply about resistance big an...

Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of verse, "Short Poetry Collection 146 (Unabridged)." This exquisite collection showcases the lyrical prowess of renowned poets, including Michael Field, whose poignant words dance across the pages. Prepare to be transported by a symphony of emotions, as each poem unveils a tapestry of love, loss, nature, and the human experience. Let these timeless verses ignite your imagination and leave an enduring mark on your soul.

I APPROACH Thy Altar.... Stay! Let me break away! Level stones of marble, brazen lights, Linen spread, flowers on the shelves and heights— I bow down, I kneel ... And far away, where the sun sets, would reel! For from forth Thy altar Thou Strikest on me now, Strikest on me, firm and warm to thrill, With the charm of one whose touch could kill; Giving me desire Toward substance, yet for flight the lightning’s fire. So, if close a lover kneels, Praying close, one feels All the body’s flow of...

The educational writings of John Macmurray, one of the finest 20th century philosophers of his generation, have a special relevance for us today. In similar circumstances of international crisis he argued for the central importance of education addressing fundamental issues of human purpose - how we lead good lives together, the emphasis on wisdom rather than knowledge alone, the advancement of a truly democratic culture, and the overriding importance of community in human flourishing....

From the award-winning author of Space Mutts comes the second otterly chaotic title! Part of the Awesome Animals range – the funniest fiction staring the wildest wildlife!There’s a new family on the river… the beavers. And they’re ruining everything for the Otters. The beavers’ big fat dam has blocked up the river and worse… it’s stopped their supply of delicious crayfish!Something must be done!It seems like things can’t get any worse for our otters until they disco...

Princess Cupcake Jones loves exploring her mom's closet and trying on shoes. In the closet she finds herself in a transforming make-believe world of fun. When Cupcake discovers a special box that she hasn't seen before, curiosity propels her to explore what lies within the mystery box. And once she looks inside, she finds herself in a shoe-filled situation that is more than she could have imagined. Children will delight in Cupcake's discovery and will enjoy searching for the special word (...

This bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for the first time.Michael Morpurgo frames his powerful message about protecting the environment in this beautiful personal story about a grandpa’s wish for his granddaughter to live in a better world. This vital and timely story is paired with Jim Field’s emotive illustrations in this gorgeous Christmas picture book, perfe...