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How to Make a Soul
A mesmerizing account of the life of John Keats set against the background of spiritual pursuits. Part literary criticism and part memoir, this empathetic analysis of renowned poet John Keats probes the hidden nature of spirituality....
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10 Women
Literary escapades enlighten and entertain in this boundary-pushing collection. This off-the-wall collection of character sketches paints eccentric women in darkening shades of realism. George Bowering’s "10 Women" crosses the...
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Arrivals and Departures from Normal
This candid view of the art world from the perspective of an ambitious woman will enthrall, and perhaps frighten, creative audiences. A gifted artist faced with formidable obstacles exceeds expectations in this mesmerizing, true-to-life...
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Chapters of a Life
This is a vivid portrait of a veteran journalist’s vibrant life. A magnetic personality emerges from the pages of this absorbing story about a news reporter and television anchor. "Chapters of a Life" by John Nieman explores the joys...
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Under the Pong Pong Tree
"Under the Pong Pong Tree" is a powerful examination of the long-term and immediate atrocities of war. The Japanese invasion of Singapore sets the backdrop for this World War II saga of loyalty, love, and the promise of liberation....
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Trail of the Dead
This post-apocalyptic YA story is an unforgettable sensory experience, steeped in Native American folklore. Native American folklore infuses this post-apocalyptic story with mysticism and culture. Joseph Bruchac’s "Trail of the Dead"...
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A Banner of Love
Contemplative and introspective, this story about an interracial marriage is far more sophisticated than the average romance. This touching story of interracial marriage in 1950s Greenwich Village reaches across the decades to inspire...
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Galaxia
Science fiction and transcendental mystery take this epic poem to stellar heights of academic debate. A bevy of poetic muses and an intelligent strain of mushrooms propel this three-part tribute to Mother Earth. "Galaxia", by Alex Andor...