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What They Don't Tell You about Being a Mum
Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting, joyous, scary and a huge step into the unknown. First-time mums can find a lot of official advice, but here is a new mum sharing her experiences of the reality in a touching and amusing way through her entertaining and honest poetry.
Following the success of the author’s Facebook page ‘What they don’t tell you about being a Mum’, to which Jayne still uploads a poem most days, here is a selection of the poems from the first year of her baby’s life.
Her message to mums is clear: Nothing prepares you for becoming a parent, it’s OK not to be OK and, most importantly, we are all in this together. Enjoy.£3.50 -
Weirdo Tales for the Littlie Mind
dear reader,
i must warn you that the following may entice you to a collection of stories that could leave you feeling curious and even a little odd. in these pages you will meet the part of me that is still a littlie, who often played alone finding solace in the sanctuary of imagination, yet struggled with the desire for a friend. don’t be fooled by the seemingly ordinary plot lines, there is more to these stories than meets the eye. within these pages you will find contentious topics that challenge societal norms, or stories that encourage children to think critically and form their own opinions, all in the hope to provide a neo-pedagogy-of-mutual-child-adult-parenting-experience.
while these stories are perfect for littlies who may be eager to explore the weird world of the self, this children’s book is for all.
and while the tales may seem strange, they are full of magic, dreamy adventures of self-discovery and journeys of growth, hope and renewal. you’ll learn the joys of decluttering the mind from dull forgettable thoughts. you’ll witness the magic of watching something grow and thrive. you may learn the lesson that true comfort can come in the simplest of forms. the endless, arduous journey to search for true friendship is matched by the raw emotional struggles of our weird and wondrous mind.
so if you are brave enough to venture into the world of the weirdo tarot, i invite you to turn the pages and explore the mysterious and peculiar, weirdo tales for the littlie mind.
yours weirdly,
the weirdo tarot
(be weird it’s normal)
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Wavelengths
‘Wavelengths' is an exploration of light, colour and form through the creation of transfigured natural images.
The result is a series of multi-layered image-scapes exploring the spectrum of visible wavelengths and my fascination with refraction and the interaction of light and glass, taking the images through the colours of the rainbow.
These images are linked to a selection of poetry that provides a sidelight on the images.
One does not illustrate the other, but gives a different departure point for interpretation.
The poetry is chosen to have some relevance to the facing image - in a variety of styles, from 18th century to modern poets, and from well-known favourites to unknown poems.
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Walking on Ice
Life is a journey, often perilous. We take risks, not because we want to die, but because we want to feel alive. This book explores the feelings of joy and triumph, loss and regret that we all experience along the way. Set in airports, train stations and bus stops, it captures the moments in transit and transition where we pause to reflect on our own journey, gather our thoughts and rebuild ourselves stronger and wiser to carry on.
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Waking Up to Beauty
Poems are small individual vignettes. Each one telling a story and painting a picture.
Poetry is a special art form. People from all walks of life can express themselves and their thoughts through poetry.
Sometimes a memory triggers an emotion: if you like to write poetry, then there is no better way to express a moment in time than to write the words that give a poem life.
Poetry can be funny, it can be serious, it can be about love, it can be about sorrow. Poems can be about so much: about the sea, about rivers, about snow, and the warm glow in the fireplace, at home, in the deep mid-winter.
Poetry lets us feel the emotion and view the scene in our own minds, through the vision of the poet. Read on…£3.50 -
Voyager
This poetry anthology provides reflections on a variety of topics ranging from nature, family, and transformative experiences. The experiences contained are not earth-shattering or unique, but everyday stories that could be told by everybody. Heather Riches has encapsulated these in a thoughtful but respectful way, and they will strike a chord with all who absorb them.
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Verse and Worse
This book of poetry will appeal to those who can see life from a different perspective; for example, the author’s poem on Trousers, reflecting a different view of these everyday garments. His writing is both innovative and sometimes intense whilst also being humorous, such as Knickers and Bras and It’s the Dog that gets the Blame. His writing can also be political and controversial like his poem Black is White and can contain clear messages for political leaders.
The author’s insight into the lives of different people, as shown in Actors and Disability, shows a refreshing and informative view of life. His love of the countryside is clearly demonstrated in Beauty of the Countryside and in other poems. His writing is more punchy than mellifluous, reflecting his unique style of composition.
This collection of poetry is a worthy addition to the genre.
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Unwavering
Opening the Window Into a Soul:
Confidence
Loneliness
Grief
Liberation
Power
Finding hope
Anguish
Tragic Relationships
Insecurity
Inner Torment
Revenge
Alienation
Love
Loss
Manipulation
Because What is Simple About Being Human?
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Una Terra Nel Sole: A Land in the Sun
Questa pubblicazione e’ una raccolta bilingue di poesie del Tempo del Sogno (Dreamtime), originariamente scritte in italiano da Lino Concas e accompagnate dalla traduzione inglese di John Gatt-Rutter. Le poesie esprimono il fascino e l’identificazione del poeta con la cultura antica degli Aborigeni australiani conosciuta come “Dreamtime” (Tempo del Sogno) e i traumi storici della colonizzazione bianca. Esse sono diverse da qualsiasi altra poesia sull’esperienza aborigena, e sono una creazione unica sia tematicamente che nel loro linguaggio poetico. Le poesie vengono accompagnate dalle fotografie del “Dreamtime” (Tempo del Sogno ) e dal materiale informativo , incluse le scuse per la “Stolen Generation” del Primo Ministro Kevin Rudd, 2008. Questa pubblicazione mira ad avere un ampio impatto tra i lettori sia di lingua italiana che di lingua inglese, e va oltre una semplice lettura di poesie.
This publication is a bilingual collection of Dreamtime poems, originally written in Italian by Lino Concas, and accompanied by English translation by John Gatt-Rutter. The poems express the poet’s fascination and identification with the age-old culture of Australia’s Aborigines known as Dreaming or Dreamtime and the traumas of white settlement. They are unlike any other poetry about the Aboriginal experience and are a unique creation both thematically and in their poetic language. The poems will be backed up with Dreamtime photography and informative material, including the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2008 “Sorry Speech” about the Stolen Generation. This publication aims at making a wide impact among both Italophone and non-italophone readers, and goes beyond a simple reading of poetry.
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Twenty-First Century Renderings
Twenty-First Century Renderings is a first collection of poems about love, culture and poetic influence from a new British poet, Christopher Dadson.
In this collection, Christopher explores themes of change, constancy and conflict through a broad range of forms and styles, from traditional sonnets and ballads through lyrical and dramatic monologue, to free verse and longer narrative styles.
His poems are straightforward on the surface but contain echoes of English and Spanish language poets through the ages, resulting in a contemporary collection that draws equally on early modern poetic tradition and present day experience.
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Trisha's Book of Funny and Amusing Poems
Looking for a light-hearted escape through verse? This collection of whimsical and witty poems has you covered. With everything from uproarious tales – like the curious case of the pant-less lady or the daring dog who drove without a license – to saucier, contemporary offerings, there’s something to tickle everyone’s funny bone.
Meet Jake, who has an unusual affection for giving tight squeezes, and many more quirky characters who leap off the page and into your imagination. Designed to bring a smile to your face, this anthology is your ticket to a day filled with laughter and light.
So, go ahead, indulge in some poetic fun because who couldn’t use a smiley day?
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Triquetra of the Universe
Venture into the mystical realms where dreams stir amidst the mists of time awaiting your discovery. The whisper of destiny beckons from the horizon, tempting your soul into the unknown. As the moon casts its glow upon the still waters, treasures of the deep arise to greet the night, revealing the heart’s stolen moments: a woman’s tender reminiscence of a love that slipped through the sands of time.
Bound by broken promises, the chains of the past rattle, heralding the emergence of the Oracle’s salvation. The silver chalice of the Wiccan way stands solemn, casting blessings upon the hearth of souls, as temptation unfurls, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a man’s journey amidst the shades of truth and the sins veiled in the night’s embrace.
The ancient Gaelic melodies of battle resound through the ages, serenading the goddesses of lost tales. Under the watchful eyes of summer’s blaze, betrayal’s sting festers, while deceit lays its cool touch with autumn’s descent. Amidst this eternal dance of fate and desire, a path of destined light unveils itself.
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