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​​The library shelves are stocked full of love stories, however, few of them are as epic and engaging as the compilation written here by Anthony Smith. Encompassing a third of a century, the love poems and prose here are part of a long-range, long term relationship involving one of the linguistic masters of a generation. Never, in all my years of editing, have I encountered anyone so well-informed on language, with the imagination to use that knowledge in a competent and completely original manner. For more sensitive readers, I assure you of a happy ending. Rich and rewarding, this book is a tour de force that discriminating readers should not miss.
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​I have awoken in a world of spiritual children, shackled to the Fibonacci spiral, poisoned by the very people they defend. No intuition, only defensive fear claiming illusions of patriotic freedoms.
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Kill Nation Two: Blood Vengeance, by Lucia Alexandria
Book 2 has our female ninja assassin, leader of Kill Nation, defeating one set of foes only to become entwined with a much darker enemy. Wizards, witches, dragons, demons and lots of warriors ... this book will not disappoint!








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  • Rumi & Me The Song: East Meets West, by Andrea M. Owens
  • "Throughout history there have been very few artists whose spiritual expression have touched the hearts of so many. For eight centuries Rumi has been globally recognized and revered as one of the greats, along with Confucius, Shakespeare and Mozart. Truly, Rumi has become the standard by which all other spiritual artists are measured. In this book, Andrea Owens demonstrates the relevance and connection, across the centuries, of Rumi's passion as a testament of his universal well being message with the powers to transform today's world from fear to greatness of kind" AM Owens



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  • Her Nobel Voice: Women Laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize, by Andrea M. Owens
  • This poetic tribute will ignite inspiration from within by looking into the acts of these motivational female voices from around the world. We will be magnifying the lives of these amazing women by using creative verse to illustrate their contribution to society as a whole, as well as spread and let live their legacy for generations to come. These women have forged a path for humanity and have proved that gender has no bounds when it comes to accomplishing true greatness of peace. Come with us on the journey, and imagine for yourself what lies ahead if only you put peace in the forefront of your life.
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  • Woven Web & Tapestries, by D. Ann​
  • For D.Ann's 60th birthday she decided to publish all of her old poems as well as many new ones. Poems of healing, of unbending faith, of love for family, of a relationship with a living God and his son The Savior, something for everyone. Take a moment from the busy world of hurry, hurry and enjoy a few moments of relaxation and the triumph of the human spirit.
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  • Eastern Slavic Folklore Poetry, By Ivan Petryshyn 
  • One of the great aspects of art is that it crosses cultural barriers and unites everyone as "just people". In this book, Ivan Petryshyn gives us a look into Eastern European folklore poetry so that we can bond with them in the universal truths of life as human beings. Entertaining and informative, this book is a wonderful introduction for people who are interested in another culture, and a soulful reminder of another place to those with Eastern European roots. 


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  • Poli-Verso-Logue: Poetry in 9 Languages, by Ivan Petryshyn​
  • There are very few people I know that I can truly call linguists. Ivan is one of them. This collection of poetry encompasses nine languages and is fine poetry in each one. If you can only read one, two or three languages, you can still get enjoyment from this book. I find that more than enjoyment I get inspiration to learn more about other languages and the nuances of poetry in each. You are invited to participate in the international book of poetry: Poli-Verso-Logue.
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  • Wilhelmina & Friends: A to Z of Animals, by Duncan Manson
  • An alphabetical romp through the world of animals from all around the globe. From aardvark to zebra and everything in between. Each animal gets one page of fun facts and another page with a humorous poem about the animal. A wonderful book for reading to a child or for letting them read alone. Complete with pictures and illustrations, this book will be a favorite for young inquisitive minds.
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  • A Village of Poetry People, by Maureen Higson, 
  • When I attempt to describe the poetry of Maureen Higson, the first thing that comes to my mind is that she epitomizes the difference between a poet and someone who writes poetry. What is the difference; you may ask? It is the difference between someone who draws buildings and an architect, the difference between a man holding a knife and a surgeon; it is the difference between someone with a fiddle and a virtuoso. In short, it is the difference between someone with inspiration and someone with inspiration and a polished understanding of their craft earned over years of toil. Her words sing of wisdom, of common sense, of compassion, but most of all they just sing. And that is the difference between a craftsman and an artist. Come see for yourself; become engrossed in another world for a while. I promise the old one will be anxiously waiting when you’re done.
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  • Whispers of the Heart, by Debra S Mascarenhas AKA Debra Joseph
  • Trauma isn't good for anyone, although poets seem to thrive on it. The more traumatic an event the more inspired they are to write about it. My best guess is that it is because the process of expressing one’s feelings through writing is cathartic. So when a husband and father of three is suddenly gone, it is a boon to poetic activity. Do not be prejudicial, although Debra’s book is scattered with poems about love lost, on the whole it is a very uplifting spiritually oriented book. Since Debra speaks English, basic Hindi and Arabic, she is familiar with three of the four most popular religions on Earth. Her commitment to Christianity, and her awareness of Islam and Sanatana Dharma is apparent as she spreads her wings and blesses her readers with her smiling words. Take a moment to be entertained by the poetic musings of Debra S Mascarenhas
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  • Float, Poetry by J.D. Senetto, Coming Soon ...


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  • Cardboard Mansions, by J.D. Senetto
  • There are writers and then there are artists. The difference is that the writer makes you see something and an artist makes you feel something. J. D. Senetto is an artist with words, creating a sensuous delivery of textures and hues that bring us to the experience he wishes to share. Sometimes artists move us with their great imaginations and sometimes they move us because they are such large  personalities. Once in a while we are fortunate enough to encounter someone who can do both. 
  • Such is the work of J. D. Senetto,  who frames his poetry in beautiful phrasing and writes with a burning passion for life in all of it’s profound aspects. 
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  • Saying Goodbye to Rue. by James C. Allen
  • Poets are madly attracted to drama, both wonderful and tragic.  When a crisis as massive as the person you love dying of cancer emerges, it is the worst kind of individual tragedy for the poet but a boon for poetic activity.  What bigger drama can life present?
  • In this book, James C. Allen shares his tragedy in the most intimate terms. From finding out his lover of 33 years has terminal cancer to recovering from his passing, this book chronicles the broken heart of humanity itself through the eyes of a very perceptive poet. What a splendid opportunity.  We get someone to vocalize what we all have felt and understood intuitively but have found difficult to put into words.  We find ourselves identifying, living through his words, cheering for him as he curses fate and challenges eternity. We cry with him as he comprehends loss, then reassembles his world.
  • In the end he accepts the dictums of the universe, as we all must do, and brings us back to the reality of mundane life, richer for the experience and grateful for the transitory nature of our purely observational involvement. He has created a wonderful tribute of love we are fortunate to share.
  • Listen to James C. Allen's spoken word poetry on Soundcloud
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  • Broken Hearts N Shattered Dreams, by Domenic Di Biase
  • The most moving poetic writings are about the most passionate issues. What could be more passionate than Broken Hearts & Shattered Dreams? In this book of poetry, Domenic Di Biase examines the world from the point of view of a passionate poet who has been teased by love, but never sated by it.  
  • I think this is the experience that is common, and that finding a “happy ever after” is very rare indeed. So, Domenic has captured the basics that we all can identify with, even if we would rather not. Truth is: the world is littered with Broken Hearts & Shattered dreams. This book gives a concrete voice to all of those who fit into that category, willingly or not.
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  • unremarkable, by A.C. Fernandez
  • Most of us are familiar with the word cocoon. It is also likely that, as a child, we watched in amazement, as tiny larvae spun a silken web around itself, becoming totally encapsulated. Although this silken shield was actually quite beautiful to see, hopefully someone explained to us that this magical process of nature was an act of protection, for the helpless larvae, to shelter it from destruction from numerous predators. And, if we watched long enough, we were treated to the metamorphosis of the larvae into a beautiful, colorful butterfly. 
  • In A. C. Fernandez first published collection of poetry UNREMARKABLE, we are treated to a quite remarkable act of self-preservation during her childhood and early adulthood, in which she created an emotional cocoon. Although we usually think of the word cocoon primarily as a noun, it may also be used as a verb; retreat - as if into a cocoon from an unfriendly environment. Such was the act in the life of A. C. Fernandez. Fortunately, for those of us having the opportunity to read her poetry, she has permitted us to look inside her cocoon and to view her withdrawal and existence as she created her shield of self-preservation. Even more fortuitous is that we are provided with the picture of Angeli as she breaks open her cocoon and spreads her wings in a happy and colorful display of poetic imagery. 
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  • Meandering Between Realities, by Raven Aurora Callahan

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  • The Goodness ~(A Prose Poetry Works)~ by James Lee Long
  • When I Am Writing Sitting here mid the stillness, in this moment fond, quiet and connected; my time alone to play with God, has come. As I dance with Him through tender woods and fields of green. Pondering new days joys beheld those of cool winds awakened visions of things unseen. Cradled in His arms of love waltzing away as one amid our fond ascension, and euphoric, concatenation. Catching leaves together with quill in hand, as they fall, while to the thrill of my minds contentment, days of my youth return to me as the true goodness of their nature, I recall, while scales of worries slip away and my heart soars Free. Yes amid this simple beauty I find God, through the patient art, of Poetry. "As His love and hope, and peace fulfill me, covering me; protecting me teaching me; advancing me; directing me; holding me carrying me; molding me honing me completing me; when I am writing ... !”
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  • Once Upon A Love Song, by Debbie Altiparmakis
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  • There is art, and there is art that is beautiful and takes your breath away. The difference is, in my mind, the mood of the work. When something is truly inspired, it moves the viewer in ways that cannot necessarily be expressed, but can certainly be felt. In this collection of poetry by Debbie Altiparmarkis, we have such art. Is it her undeniable joy for living? Is it her appreciation and love for those around her? Is it her unflagging positive attitude? I think it is all of these things. The result is an uplifting experience for those who love poetry as well as for anyone who enjoys a good positive message or is looking for affirmations about life and love.
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  • He Speaks, April Davis
  • HE speaks to everyone, most of the time. The real question is: Who is listening? In this inspirational poetry book by April Davis, we get to witness the experiences of when one woman listens. Of course, we all have questions and wonder how to interpret what HE says to us. We can only improve through sharing the insights of April in her expressions of gratefulness, obedience and love for the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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  • I Found Me, April Davis Poetry
  • Very, very few of us have spectacular lives where we would change nothing. Some of us even have unfortunate events around every turn, or so it seems. What separates us is how we react to these times. Often, people run away from problems, hiding in drugs, alcohol and casual sex. Others will overcome their issues and decide not to be products of their environment. A few go through both experiences, and can relate to anyone. April Davis is one of the “survivors” who has been through the entire range of human ex-periences and through her hard work come out enriched by them. In her book ‘I Found Me’, she has chronicled these experiences in dramatic fashion. 
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  • Life's Pictures In Words, Devotional Poetry By Carolyn Louise Caudle Castle
 
  • Life is, in reality, loving, challenging, humbling, funny, sad … This book of poem is built on experiences within my family (including our pets of course).  My desire is that you will experience the love of God, laugh and cry, get angry - then shout Hallelujah, as you read the poems! Get your favorite drink (mine is either a cup of coffee or diet soda) and perhaps a snack, and relax, sharing with a friend/ sister … May God bless you and yours!
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  • Miscellaneous Debris, By Wilton Sovergein

  • Within the heart and mind of mankind is a mechanism for recognizing speech and language. Some people are born with a gift that allows them to create phrases that mean more than the sum of the words. We call them Poets. This is a book by one such person. See how cleverly words can be combined to express passion, rage, wonder and all of the feelings that make us more than just robots.
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  • Crystal Starbird Satellite, By Barry Hopkins

  • The universe is a very strange place. As smart as we think we are, we cannot begin to explain what we see around us in great detail. The best we can do is theorize and hope somebody smarter comes along who figures out how to prove what we surmised. That’s a pretty funny way to do things. But, then again, we are a very funny species.  Never is this more evident than in the perusings of Barry Hopkins and his abundant wit and sideways view of things.  Dive in and see what does not make the universe tick, but tickles your funnybone just the same.  I double dog dare ya! No geese were eaten in the making of this book cover. Two satellites and an asteroid were roasted in wine and served with asparagus.

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  • When Two Hearts Meet, Peggy Kaplan

  • "When Two Hearts Meet" came about when Peggy was prayed over at Hope in Life Church 
  • In Carmel NY.  It was prophesied that she would write a book of poetry. Peggy began her writing almost immediately after this. Her Poems cover a variety of subjects,  every one of them was inspired from something she read, heard or saw. Using her own style, she touches on poems such as friendship, family and animals.  

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  • Velvet Voice & Vice, Poetry Volume 5, Marshall E Gass 
  • The 5th volume of Poetry clearly expresses the interest Marshall takes in publishing poems. Often the crossover from Prose into Poetry is quite obvious (Prosetry).  In between the task of editing the 2nd and 3rd part of his Novels: The Chrysanthemum Trilogy, he finds much pleasure in dabbling in poetry of all formats and genres. The first volume: Whispers in a Thunderstorm pulled together a collection of poems that were written over a 5 decade period. The 2nd Volume Chiaroscuro emphasised a rejuvenation of poetic skills and concepts. The 3rd volume: Continents on Fire focused on the unrelenting social and political global scene. The 4th volume: Tequila & Temptation played on themes of adulthood, parenthood and finally this 5th volume: Velvet Voice & Vice deals with the theme of relationships, love and laughter and new friendships. The different stages of growth are apparent in these five published volumes. Enlist as a fan and enjoy this journey into poetry landscape with all its beauty and splendour, bask in the sunshine of these exquisite verses and use hundreds of ideas and concepts in your work. Readers on the online websites, where these poems are regularly published, have commented on Marshall’s creative energies and the multi-dimensional quality of his prose and poetry.

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  • Tequila & Temptation, Marshall E Gass, Poetry Volume 4
  • Tequila and Temptation is the fourth volume of poetry from the pen of Marshall E Gass. This collection contains more personal, introspective writings than the first three, while maintaining the elevated standards of contemplation and linguistics which are the essence of Marshall's writings. In his own words: 
  • "These poems take me back to a time when I was molting, shedding my skin and growing a thicker layer of fat to overcome the brutality of being young and foolish. These poems jump across many boundaries and climb many new fences. They speak from the heart. They are testament to a time and place where I have been and what I have done and how I have done it." 
  • -Marshall E Gass
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  • Chiaroscuro: Lights and Shadows; Poetry Volume II, By Marshall E Gass
  • Chiaroscuro is a book of collected poetry about Revolutions and Evolutions of Politics, War, Communities, Nature and Conscience. Chiaroscuro in modern art is the creative use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. Marshall E Gass uses the term in this context to describe the technique of using contrasts in poetic devices and subject matter to create multi-dimensional poetry. Accept the invitation to see poetry as literature, philosophical essay, and art, in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau, T. S. Eliot, and W. S. Burroughs, yet fully cognizant of, and fluent in, the complexity of the lightning fast information age.

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  • Whispers in a Thunderstorm, Poetry Volume I, By Marshall E Gass
  • Marshall Gass is the ultimate student. There isn’t anything that he doesn’t want to know. He has two Master’s degrees and has nearly completed a PhD.. What does such a man think about in his free time? The answer is in this book. He thinks about everything under the sun, and some things over the sun.. Come inside and let him jumpstart your mind. It doesn’t hurt a bit, and learning is almost always fun. Also see his first novel in the Chrysanthemum Trilogy: part 1: Transition, available on Amazon.com and his second book of poetry, Chiaroscuro: Lights and Shadows, Marshall E Gass Poetry Volume II.

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  • Endless Pursuit of Love: Poems of Romance, by Jerry Caspell
  • The pursuit of love is an all encompassing chore. There will be ecstasy, horror, affection, rejection, and every emotion under the sun. If it wasn’t for the inner burning desire, nobody would give love a second thought. But as the Beatles claim, “Love is all you need” and somehow we all seem  to be programmed to believe it. Dive into Endless Pursuit of Love and let Jerry Caspell, with his words of wise, soulful poetry, take you through the paces of lovers in the modern age.

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  • Elusive Butterfly, Poems of Joy, Sorrow, Light and Love, By Jerry Caspell
  • Imagine trying to reach the unreachable, touch the untouchable. Such is the act of seeking truth. Join Jerry Caspell in his journey to find the light of truth and the love of knowledge. See how art reaches for understanding and finds more mystery. There is an internal facet of poetry that makes it perfectly adept at speaking the language of seeking. Jump on the flying carpet! There’s plenty of room for more. Hang on tight, though, we will be on a very long and winding flight path! Welcome to the journey of one seeker, glean what you can and use it for your own path.

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  • Pajama Stories: Volume 2; Providence: The Lady DJ and the Secret Society of 31 Platinum Grills, ​​​by Tanea Hill
  • In this, the second installment of Pajama Stories, we have Providence, an accomplished female DJ who believes she has finally made the big time and life cannot ever again be disappointing. But, as we all know, life can sometimes take nasty twists and turns leaving us wondering; how and why? Such is the case with this beautiful young DJ. Pajama Stories 2 is a rocking, socking, hard-hitting urban morality play complete with villans, heroes and victims to go around. Set in the urban communities of NYC and Detroit, this novel takes on issue after issue and delivers answers all of us can appreciate. More than that, it examines the urban culture itself, making many clever determinations and observations along the way. Dive in and see this complete and separate world for yourself, from the comfort of your own armchair. You will undoubtedly be very glad you did.
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  • Pajama Stories: Volume 1; The Jewelry Store, By Tanea Hill
  • “You make the money don't let the money make you!” Those were the words of his boss, who owned the biggest jewelry store in the Garment District of New York City. When Lewis accepts a new job at this jewelry store, catering to models, celebrities and high end clients; he lets the fame go to his head. The once focused college graduate with a master’s degree in foreign languages, who has dreams of working for the U.S embassy, takes a turn for the worse. When Lewis let's his successes and good looks go to his head, he ends up very, very con-fused about his love and professional lives, finding himself wrapped up in love triangles with models, a ballerina, and an ex night girl.

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  • Electric Winds, By Daniel Lake and Friends

  • There is a new breeze that’s blowing across oceans and continents, bringing what was once local to new points near and far. It doesn't follow the usual patterns of the jet streams, but goes much faster, using speed of light technologies like wires, broadcasts and even fiber optics. Communities of like-minded people from every location on Earth are springing up and becoming viable social groups. This is one of them. Electric Winds is a collection of poetry from a group of friends from all over the world who have met online because of their love of poetry. It is the kind of book that has never before been available, worldwide viewpoints of artists all shared in a single venue.

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  • Miss Twizzy, By Lulu Gee     
  • What kind of adventures can one little mouse have? Whatever kind she wants to! Miss Twizzy is, after all, no ordinary mouse. She works out, sings, goes to the Circus, and has adventures galore, all in perfect rhyme and meter. Come on in and enjoy her hospitality as she enthusiastically goes about her life, enjoying everything from a cheesy feast to a pajama party, to a cruise. Tag along and see for yourself as this little diva charms her way into the hearts of people everywhere. You are cordially invited.  

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  • Songs From the Barroom Floor, By Dane Smith     
  • Let’s just imagine you are getting ready for bed and you have a nightcap that proves to be one too many. You suddenly find yourself on the bathroom floor humming. The acoustics in the bathroom are so good that you can’t help but sing. Makes for a fun night. Now imagine you had that nightcap at the club and never made it home. You sing along with the band and try not to get kicked. Another fun night. You just don’t have clean teeth. Imagine how good that cool floor feels, and how nice the jazz trio sounds, “Oh, I know that one!” so you sing along. That’s how you will feel about the poetry in this book! You will want to sing along. Bring your reading glasses and a nice snifter of your favorite spirits. Pour one for me, too.

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  • Raindrops and Sorrow, M. Douglas
  • The genre of the macabre has been a fixture of the landscape of poetry and fiction since Edgar Allan Poe and his classic poetry and detective stories of the early 1800’s. it is more popular today than ever, yet, it seems to have been side-tracked with the likes of Dean Koontz and Stephen King. M Douglas is a throwback to the darkness that would make Poe proud, the raw animalistic truth of human nature and all of it’s shortcomings. Come take a look for yourself, but hide your knives and keep your poisons under lock and key!

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  • New Selected Writings of Michael Thomas​
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  • What may look to the untrained eye like a barren landscape, looks to the trained eye like an illustration of wondrous beauty. What we see is less important than the perspective from which we see it. Michael Thomas sees things from way outside the box, and so has a fresh perspective we all can benefit from. It is difficult for an academic to see the ways of the world and it is uncommon for a worldly man to appreciate the realm of academia. It is a singular gift when one man can walk in both worlds, as a practicing normal human being as well as a student of mankind. Read this book and see for yourself.
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  • The Accounting Book, Michael Thomas
  • In the 1470’s, Luca Pacioli invented the double-entry bookkeeping system still in use today. I say, “Shows you how quickly we advance!” But I am proved wrong by this book, a book which not only discusses the basic precepts of accounting, it discuss-es the temptations and mistakes that plague business owners everywhere. Both a book on Basic Accounting and a morality play, Michael Thomas has rewritten the place of accounting to include personal ac-counting for actions as well. It is a breath of fresh air to a field that has remained mostly static since the 1470’s.
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Rabbi Schlotz Stories, Micheal Thomas 
Not since Sydney Carton has literature created such an enigmatic character as the Rabbi. A true dissident in attitude and behavior and yet a faithful spiritualist at heart, the Rabbi tumbles headlong through life in a state of irritated bliss and cockeyed understanding. I am reminded of Jesus saying: “We must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven.”  Rabbi  has mastered this. He sees the world as a simple creation where we are expected only to be grateful and kind. He has no time or inclination to obsess over the trivial pursuits of men. Treat yourself to his enlightening and hilarious exploits as he twists and turns his way to a place where he knows nothing and everything, serves no one and everyone, through sheer goodness discovers the secrets of magic in this life. A cross between Siddhartha and Walter Mitty, no matter what strange situation the Rabbi finds himself in, it entertains and enlightens.

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  • Michael Thomas Poetry 7
  • The paintings in Lascaux cave in France give us an eerie feeling because we realize just how much we have in common with people from seventeen-thousand years ago. In terms of evolutionary time, that’s a drop in the bucket. And yet, even though we are so similar, we live astronomically diverse lifestyles from our ancestors. Michael Thomas explores the nature of humanity with wit, vision, wisdom and an amazing level of history in his poetry. He senses the dichotomy of the old and new, creating within us a turmoil that is well documented. Take a moment to see the world through his eyes and enjoy the surreal nature of human existence.
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  • Michael Thomas Poetry Volume 6​
  • As an accountant, Michael Thomas has had difficulty applying his great knowledge of history, literature and art. But in his poetry, he is free to express his understandings in unbridled creative and playful ways. This, his most recent book of poetry is likely his most creative and playful, as he becomes more versed and practiced every day. Michael is blessed with an extensive vocabulary and the understanding of how to blend words to create effects which are more than the sum of the phrases, like a jazz master plays a saxophone solo. You cannot put what you heard into words, you only know that it left you awed and satisfied when it was over. Such is the sublime nature of high art in all of its varied forms. In Michael Thomas Poetry 6, we have a collection that in totality reaches that sublimity a multitude of times, leaving the reader many memorable experiences.


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  • Michael Thomas Poetry Volume 5
  • We all have our take on what is divine and what makes things divine. As we get older we tend to spend more time contemplating the divine.  When the author, Michael Thomas, first saw a picture of this fresco, he was stricken with feelings of identification. For him, this picture was a wonderful representation of the divine, so he has chosen to share it with his readers as a personal expression of divinity. 
  • In his fifth volume of poetry, Michael Thomas becomes more philosophical and  begins to plum the depths of humanity, looking for the go0odness that he can attach himself to . As readers, we have the chance to attach ourselves to divinity through his words. 
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  • Michael Thomas Poetry Volume 4
  • Almost 5,000 years ago Enheduanna took time to write 42 hymns and a poem called Min-Me-Sar-Ra or The Exhaultation of Inanna. She is considered the first woman author in recorded history. 
  • Forward fast a few thousand years and we are privileged to have the more sophisticated pennings of Michael Thomas, and you do not have to carry huge volumes of stone tablets to read it. 
  • Yet, Michael pays homage to the greatness of those who blazed the trail upon which the rest of us travel. He pulls it all into an amalgamous knowledge of expressive language. Come and see what poetry has evolved to over 5,000 years. 
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  • Micheal Thomas Poetry 3, Michael Thomas

  • Long gone are the days of fine gentlemen in lace collars, penning in the King’s English, stories of bravery and altruism. In the modern era we are barraged with schlock and ponderous formulaic writings designed more to create sales than to expouse ideals. Fortunately, not everyone with ideals and a sense of honor is long dead. Michael Thomas is a throwback to a different time in that he writes romantically about everything. He is living proof that there is a place in this day and age for literary heroism, goodness, agape, history and honor. In this volume of poetry, Michael is a bit more introspective and explores what makes a man “good” and why a good man should be kind to everyone, even bad people. It is a refreshing break from people who are “All about ME and my writing.”
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  •   Micheal Thomas Poetry 2, Michael Thomas 
  • There are many thoughts in life for which language seems entirely inadequate. How do we speak in ways that match the depth of the dynamics in our hearts and souls? It is impossible. Yet, poets seem to be the most adept at approximating that ability and some poets do it better than others. Michael Thomas is a Philosopher, an Artist, a Historian, a Spiritual seeker, and a Poet not necessarily in that order. The result is a tapestry of words which touch the soul, enlighten the mind and embolden the heart to beat humanly, unapologetically, in defiance of all conformity or judgmentalism. These poems are not just words, but living songs of freedom: freedom from the tyranny of culture, politics, religion, fear, and the self-imposed in-carceration of the spirit by conceit, pride, selfishness and cultivated fantasy. Open a third eye and read the nourishing works of Michael Thomas Poetry 2.

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  • Michael Thomas Poetry, Volume 1

  • There are writers and there are writers, there are poets and then there are poets, and then there’s Michael Thomas. Here is a man who is a Vietnam Veteran, has lived in a commune, has slept in doorways, and is a very respected C. P. A. How does this all happen to the same man? Fate, chance, whatever the reason, what matters is it did happen. In his first book of poetry, Michael takes us on the rich and varied journey which is his life, complete with all of the philosophical questions, and sometimes even answers. Yet, at the heart of it all is a kindness and a gratitude towards life that is refreshing and nourishing. If you like poetry, or even if you just like to experience the world through the eyes of someone who truly loves life, you will love Michael Thomas Poetry Volume 1.

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  • The Plantagenets, Michael Thomas

  • An heir to the English Throne, a former Queen of France, beauty, wealth, breeding … it has all the makings of a love story, and Michael Thomas does not disappoint! Step into the past and enjoy a true story told with a grateful heart. See how love blossoms, suffers, and yet endures for all of eternity. Written in the modern style, this story of prose and poetry is reminiscent of the great works of art from the past, complete with life lessons and questions unanswered. It is a refreshing work of art that not only connects us to our past, it sternly reminds us to appreciate our present.

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  • Stitched Memories Within My Fedora, Aaron de Monbrun

  • Aaron de Monbrun is a writer, poet, thespian and family man from Nebraska who has the singular talent to turn a few well-crafted words into a dynamic story. Born in Virginia Beach, and raised all over, including 5 years in Japan, Aaron developed a true "worldview" as part of a military family. His uncanny enthusiasm for communicating through the spoken word is contagious and inspiring, captivating one and all to follow him on his winding journey to the moon and stars. It is a journey not only of time and space, but of mood and spirit and modality of times. Reading an Aaron de Monbrun poem is like pulling on a sweater yarn until the sweater is totally unraveled, exposing the naked truth underneath, and yet not finding at all what you would expect.

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  • Love Whisperings, John Faulkner

  • A Stunning Coffee Table Poetry Book! Every generation has its great love stories. Some are well known and some take place quietly, out of public view. We would never know of them unless we were told. We can all thank our lucky stars because John Faulkner has let us know of just such a romance, in style. He has carefully and thoughtfully written down a series of poems documenting the gifts of love he has received and we are all the richer for it. If you do not know love, or if you know love and just enjoy being reminded of its joys and enchantments, John's memorable words will transport you to a place where love is not only possible, but thrives beyond all imagination! He reminds us of the greatness of love and that we must never take it for granted. Come join the pilgrimage to the the greatest destination known to man: love.

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  • Paris Hugs: Scripts of Passion, Chrysanthy Pappas

  • Plato said that we learn about love from loving another perfectly and then from this we branch out to loving all that is good and divine. Nowhere is this more beautifully illustrated than in this breathtakingly spiritual poetry book. Within these pages are the hopes, dreams, and spirit of a beautiful soul. Nothing warms the heart like sincere confessions of one who is eternally devoted, nothing captures the imagination more than one who gratefully gives, and nothing is more uplifting than unconditional love shared unselfishly, happily, joyfully with another. Experience it for yourself in the pages of this book and dream ...

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  • Winter Valley, Candy Brown

  • Immerse your fantasy in the Winter Wonderland of a child queen left to reign an icy kingdom. Orphaned at an early age, she united the land with the help of its people and her father's spirit, which speaks to her through a magical buck. A story of inner strength and perseverance, a story to stir the heart, speaking to all generations.

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  • Peace of Mind, Candy Brown

  • Peace of Mind is a short book of inspirational poetry from the pen of newcomer Candy Brown. She has been writing poetry for years and, we believe, has a very worthwhile collection to share. Very spiritual and inspirational, Peace of Mind is a wonderful change from the overly-emotional ranting poetry of the modern times. Treat yourself to a relaxing experience, you will be glad you did.

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  • The Red Red Rose, Candy Brown

  • There is Love and then there is Love. Everyone is familiar with the first kind, the kind that takes your breath away from time to time. A few very lucky people get to experience the kind of love that takes your breath away and never gives it back. The Red Red Rose is a book about exactly that kind of love. Immerse yourself in the poetry of love; your spirit will be renewed

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These Human Shores, Volume 3: All the World's a Stage, Cover Art and illustrations by Mark Andrew James Terry, Edited By Toni Christman, Diane Allen Hemingway, Diana Nichols & Lilibet Waters. Authored with International Poetry Fellowship .

Volume 3 of These Human Shores: "All the World's a Stage" is a collection of poetry that is part of a story. Zeus and Hera see Diogenes climbing the foothills of Olympus, cursing the gods as he goes. They bring him up to teach him a lesson. They have four muses recite poetry to him about different subjects to see if it rekindles his humanity and overcomes his cynicism.

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  • These Human Shores, Volume 2: The Four Corners of the Moon, Edited by Diane Allen Hemingway, Cover Art and illustrations by Mark Andrew James Terry, Illustrations by James John Founded by Ron Wiseman, Preface by Toni A Christman, Introduction by Mary Boren. Authored with International Poetry Fellowship.
  • This anthology is the second in a series published by the International Poetry Fellowship (IPF). This volume is about the changing seasons, represented as "The Four Corners of the Moon". It is written by a number of amateur and professional poets who are all members of AllPoetry.com and the IPF. It is a cross-cultural look at the world from many poets from many countries, and you can enjoy the mystery of the world over from the comfort of your chair.

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  • These Human Shores, Edited by Ron Wiseman, Cover by Mark Andrew James Terry

    Life is the affirmation for all that there is, all that has come into being, all that will pass through time. If we humans know anything about life, it is because we live. The series of anthologies: These Human Shores, of which this book is the first, will explore the nature of life from birth to death. What is the correlation between poetry and the stages of life? Why, everything! As we celebrate life with poetry, we celebrate poetry with life! The theme of this book was chosen by our founder, Ron Wiseman; and his name speaks rightly, for he is a wise man. As editor of These Human Shores, he has creatively and wisely chosen poems that will not only celebrate life, but will reawaken the feelings we all have about the wonder and splendor of living. Although it is just a book, and as such non-living, the fountains of words that are displayed upon these pages speak from the lives of brilliant poets from all over the world, bathing us in their lifelight. We have so much to be grateful for; our joys, our tragedies, our loves and our losses, as each has become part of who we are. Without life, there would be no poetry, without poetry it would be much more difficult to share our experiences, for poetry, like no other art, can transcend language to speak directly to our hearts and spirits. From wise words to enchanting tales and funny stories of babyhood, through the vast array of stories and anecdotes of toddlerhood, this book describes the beginning of life from many perspectives, then it becomes much more reflective as we bring you the greatest treasures of life: “Memories through sessions of sweet silent thought”. Memories of being young, wild and free, memories of long rich lives; we laugh, we cry, we smile, we sigh and most of all we affirm life itself. This is life, this is poetry, this is love.

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  • Animal Tales, Shelley A Cephas

  • Hey kids! Have you ever been underwater with a horse? Ever seen a seal scolded by his mom? Ever see a bee playing? Today is your lucky day because inside Animal Tales, you can see all this and much more, all in perfectly polished rhymes. It's a series of light-hearted stories told in rhyme that will tickle the fancy of children from 1 to 101. Let your playful side dive in and frolic with the characters of Animal Tales.

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  • Shadows at Twilight: and Other poems, Ron Wiseman

  • There is something to be said for having  hobbies which you love, like gardening or writing poetry. Anything which you can put your passion into. All the better if you have more than one! Ron Wiseman is an English Professor who retired to tend his garden, but found his love for poetry so strong it caused him to form a group on the poetry website AllPoetry called the Winklings. They would publish anthologies of the best poems they could find on that website. Ron was the editor and funded most of the production. More recently, he founded the International Poetry Fellowship to produce such books well beyond the scope of his skills and lifetime. Not until now has he ever been convinced to  publish anything exclusively of his own work.



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  • Moments in Time, Kiara Howie (Unpublished)

  • Love Poems from the heart are one of the most beautiful and dynamic expressions we make. No matter who the lovers are or what their circumstances, there will always be things we can all appreciate and relate to. In Moments in Time we have the real life experiences of Kiara, and her warm, expressive heart, to share with us all the best of what it means to be human.

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The Cotton Pill Poetry Book, Sara Wakefield

If you are looking for a good cry, if you feel cheated and the world is closing in on you, Cotton Pill Poetry Book will identify with those feeling. Remind you that you are not alone in your sufferings. Through breakups to loving and not being loved in return. Childhood trauma and teen anguish. It's all here in this book. Imagine a cotton pill to ease the pain.

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  • Poems From the Attic: A Collection of Personal Poetry, Angelo Abruzzese
  • Philosophers write to enlighten the world. Nov­elists write to tell their story to the world. But a Poet writes to sing the song in their heart to the world. Sometimes it is a sad Song full of disappointment and despair. Often it is a very happy song, singing of gratefulness and good fortune. Other times it is a cathartic process for the poet to come to grips with reality. Whatever the mood of Poetry, it always sins and it has never been more true than with the unique voice of Angelo Abruzzese, a man with a huge heart and many beautiful songs.In his first book of poetry you can feel the power of his poet's heart beating, beating strong.

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  • Violet's Kismet, Alison Breskin

  • A girl who lost her parents, lives with G'ma and her fat black cat, is just becoming interested in boys, witnesses a murder that took place months ago, levitates her boyfriend, prevents a tornado with her hand, and recovers her stolen bracelet by describing where it is, so her boyfriend could go get it back. It could be none other than our heroine, Violet Vaden. Born to rid the world of a certain type of Evil, Violet discovers one day she has abilities which are not normal. The strange and exciting experiences make for amazing reading ... you may not want to read it alone!

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  • In Between You & Me, Joy A. Burki-Watson

  • All of us need to slow down from time to time in order to appreciate all of the simple greatness of the world around us. So much can pass us by without us even realizing. Joy A. Burki-Watson has written a book of poetry perfect for slowing us down and helping us take a better look around. Full of humor and wisdom, it is an ideal book for contemplation and soothes the mind like a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer's day. Her unique perspective and wonderful command of the English language are the ideal combination to transport us to a place with a fresh new view of the same old things. Pack up your troubles, let the mail wait, brew some coffee or tea and hold all calls: In Between You & Me is waiting to make you smile.

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  • BeerQuest, Allan R. Emery

  • Search the universe eager traveler. Because of one man, one brave and lonely man, the universe came out of a dark age of pointless orgies and into an age of enlightened orgies, the universe itself was created, dinosaurs became extinct on Earth, Jupiter got a fixed spot, the governments of Earth united in peace and the universe discovered the best beer anywhere! It's all here, including a torrid threesome between a ne'er-do-well, a struggling waitress, and a little 4 inch tall leggy, buxom astronaut from another galaxy. You have to read this before your friends so you can bug them to read it instead of the other way around.

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  • Saucy Sonnets, By Allan R. Emery

  • The idea for Saucy ‘Sonnets Of Every Kind!’ came about as a challenge I presented Allan R. Emery, to write a Sonnet of every Sonnet form. In this book is a collection of 36 different forms of Sonnets written by Allan R. Emery all crafted in perfect rhyme and meter, that is, if the form had called for rhyme and or meter. The Sonnet forms included in this volume of Saucy Sonnets Of Every Kind include: Tennyson Sonnet, Rime Royal Sonnet, Cornish Sonnet, Arabian Sonnet, Luc Bat Sonnet (Vietnamese), Dutch Sonnet, Shelley Sonnet, Envelope Sonnet, Spanish Sonnet, 14er Sonnet, English Sonnet, Ghazal Sonnet, Swannet Sonnet, German Sonnet, Malaysian Sonnet, John Tee Sonnet, Pushkin Sonnet, Rosarian Sonnet, Rubaiyat Sonnet, Echo Sonnet, Couplet Sonnet, Sonnetina, French Sonnet, Free Form Sonnet, Sestina Sonnet, Rondel Prime Sonnet, Saraband Sonnet, Blues Sonnet, Dual Sonnet, Terza Rima Sonnet, Triolet Sonnet, Alfred Dorn Sonnet, Pantoum Sonnet, Villanelle Sonnet, Kyrielle Sonnet and Crown of Sonnets. 
     
    Read this book and become enriched in the art of 36 different Sonnet forms!


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  • The Artistry of LIFE: Knocking on the WHITE DOOR, Alison Breskin & Allan R. Emery

  • Depression is the universe's way of telling you that you are on the wrong path. Unfortunately, the universe doesn't go to the trouble to point you in the right direction. Fortunately, this book does! If you are dissatisfied with the direction your life is taking, then learn how to take back the reigns. In The Artistry of Life; Alison, a thirty-something nurse, meets a philosopher and mystic healer online. Through discussions they have, she changes her entire view of the world and goes from being an anxiety ridden doormat to a self-aware woman of great strength and purpose. She was so grateful for the changes that she wanted to share them with others. So, here in The Artistry of Life she has written of her experiences and shared her conversations, making her friend co-author. I highly recommend you read it! It is far safer than drugs and way cheaper than therapy. It is more effective than either.

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  • Tears of an Orchid, Elise Lahr

  • The most difficult thing for a loving human being is to lose whoever they are closest to. Elise, the metaphor Orchid from the title, has been through just such an experience. She had never conceived of the situation she found herself in. It was like trying to fly with only one wing. It was a diz-zying, exhausting, falling experience and the fall went on and on and on. These poems represent the Orchid’s tears. Elise wrote in her journal and wrote poetry as an outlet to express just what she was feeling and going through. The result was deep beautiful soulful poetry and prose. Fortunately for the rest of us, she has decided to share that writing with the rest of the world. In the end, nothing can cage the will of a loving spirit, even death. What is striking to me is that even in the midst of horrible grief, a beautiful heart is still a magnificent and wondrous thing to behold. See for yourself.

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