Author: Luisa Castagnaro
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479779563
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Bittersweet Journeys is a poetic anthology of my heart-felt experiences ranging in time from adolescence to the present. An experiment in "painting with words," it was written for the sheer delight of unfettered expression. My best poem, "The Sound of Madness," written in a state of despair induced by persistent and disturbing voicehearing, won second prize in a national poetry competition in 2010.
Bittersweet Journeys
Author: Luisa Castagnaro
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479779563
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Bittersweet Journeys is a poetic anthology of my heart-felt experiences ranging in time from adolescence to the present. An experiment in "painting with words," it was written for the sheer delight of unfettered expression. My best poem, "The Sound of Madness," written in a state of despair induced by persistent and disturbing voicehearing, won second prize in a national poetry competition in 2010.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479779563
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Bittersweet Journeys is a poetic anthology of my heart-felt experiences ranging in time from adolescence to the present. An experiment in "painting with words," it was written for the sheer delight of unfettered expression. My best poem, "The Sound of Madness," written in a state of despair induced by persistent and disturbing voicehearing, won second prize in a national poetry competition in 2010.
Inside the Outside
Author: Denny Reader
Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN: 1849914591
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
DescriptionThis book of poetry contains a variety of themes including, Recovery, Spirituality, Environmentalism, politics and general emotional expressions. Denny writes in a very open, honest and poignant way, describing various views and expressing them in general common tongue. He intends to inspire and open the mind of the reader and to share his experiences through the use of poetry. About the AuthorThe Authors name is Denny Reader, he was born in the West Midlands in 1982. He experienced in his late teens, what he describes as Spiritual experiences, which led him to a path of Inner Discovery and Spiritual exploration. He experimented with street drugs to reach Higher States of Consciousness, but whilst practicing a lot of fasting and meditation during these times and drawing closer to his 19th year, he began experiencing 'voices' in his head. This Psychosis increased and Denny experienced a 'massive' psychotic breakdown, going through intense periods of psychotic depression and general Schizophrenia. He was sectioned in 2001 for four months and was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia after his second stay in the local psychiatric asylum which happened to be exactly a year later in 2002. Denny continued to struggle with his condition with another stay in 2004, and then was given a dual diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Denny has written poetry since a child, yet has expressed himself through it mostly within the last ten years of his life, during being in Recovery. With the encouragement of local writers, he has focused much on writing poetry to express him self and aid recovery. This book is a collection of his poems throughout the last ten years of his life.
Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN: 1849914591
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
DescriptionThis book of poetry contains a variety of themes including, Recovery, Spirituality, Environmentalism, politics and general emotional expressions. Denny writes in a very open, honest and poignant way, describing various views and expressing them in general common tongue. He intends to inspire and open the mind of the reader and to share his experiences through the use of poetry. About the AuthorThe Authors name is Denny Reader, he was born in the West Midlands in 1982. He experienced in his late teens, what he describes as Spiritual experiences, which led him to a path of Inner Discovery and Spiritual exploration. He experimented with street drugs to reach Higher States of Consciousness, but whilst practicing a lot of fasting and meditation during these times and drawing closer to his 19th year, he began experiencing 'voices' in his head. This Psychosis increased and Denny experienced a 'massive' psychotic breakdown, going through intense periods of psychotic depression and general Schizophrenia. He was sectioned in 2001 for four months and was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia after his second stay in the local psychiatric asylum which happened to be exactly a year later in 2002. Denny continued to struggle with his condition with another stay in 2004, and then was given a dual diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Denny has written poetry since a child, yet has expressed himself through it mostly within the last ten years of his life, during being in Recovery. With the encouragement of local writers, he has focused much on writing poetry to express him self and aid recovery. This book is a collection of his poems throughout the last ten years of his life.
Diary of a Black Rose
Author: Victoria Rose
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304120074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A riveting, coming of age story, of a young bi-racial girl looking for love. Will she choose the man who her family accepts or the man who holds her heart?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304120074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A riveting, coming of age story, of a young bi-racial girl looking for love. Will she choose the man who her family accepts or the man who holds her heart?
The Black Rose
Author: Tananarive Due
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345441567
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
“One of the most exciting novels of the year . . . The dramatic story of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first black female millionaire.”—E. Lynn Harris Born to former slaves on a Louisiana plantation in 1867, Madam C.J. Walker rose from poverty and indignity to become America’s first black female millionaire, the head of a hugely successful beauty company, and a leading philanthropist in African American causes. Renowned author Alex Haley became fascinated by the story of this extraordinary heroine, and before his death in 1992, he embarked on the research and outline of a major novel based on her life. With The Black Rose, critically acclaimed writer Tananarive Due brings Haley’s work to an inspiring completion. Blending documented history, vivid dialogue, and a sweeping fictionalized narrative, Tananarive Due paints a vivid portrait of this passionate and tenacious pioneer and the unforgettable era in which she lived. Praise for The Black Rose “An artfully framed page-turner.”—Essence “An impressive accomplishment . . . Due’s combination of historical study and fictional exploration endows this gripping tale with intimacy and emotional authenticity.”—The Miami Herald
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345441567
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
“One of the most exciting novels of the year . . . The dramatic story of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first black female millionaire.”—E. Lynn Harris Born to former slaves on a Louisiana plantation in 1867, Madam C.J. Walker rose from poverty and indignity to become America’s first black female millionaire, the head of a hugely successful beauty company, and a leading philanthropist in African American causes. Renowned author Alex Haley became fascinated by the story of this extraordinary heroine, and before his death in 1992, he embarked on the research and outline of a major novel based on her life. With The Black Rose, critically acclaimed writer Tananarive Due brings Haley’s work to an inspiring completion. Blending documented history, vivid dialogue, and a sweeping fictionalized narrative, Tananarive Due paints a vivid portrait of this passionate and tenacious pioneer and the unforgettable era in which she lived. Praise for The Black Rose “An artfully framed page-turner.”—Essence “An impressive accomplishment . . . Due’s combination of historical study and fictional exploration endows this gripping tale with intimacy and emotional authenticity.”—The Miami Herald
Black Roses and Other Poems and Short Stories
Author: Chandanie D. Hiralal
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426938950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Black Roses and Other Poems and Short Stories challenges readers to view the world from a new perspective. The collection of free verse poetry, haiku, and short stories delves into transcendent themes such as truth, beauty, and free will. Author Chandanie D. Hiralal explores the convergence and juxtaposition of apparent binaries like death and life, darkness and light. Although the themes may be dark at times, Hiralals word play infuses a touch of levity. Hiralal draws upon the Japanese language and Vedic teachings for inspiration. Mizu, meaning water in Japanese, reflects this influence and points to the primacy of nature in her work. Mizu They jump up and down. Like friends, they stand together. They die with the sun.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426938950
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Black Roses and Other Poems and Short Stories challenges readers to view the world from a new perspective. The collection of free verse poetry, haiku, and short stories delves into transcendent themes such as truth, beauty, and free will. Author Chandanie D. Hiralal explores the convergence and juxtaposition of apparent binaries like death and life, darkness and light. Although the themes may be dark at times, Hiralals word play infuses a touch of levity. Hiralal draws upon the Japanese language and Vedic teachings for inspiration. Mizu, meaning water in Japanese, reflects this influence and points to the primacy of nature in her work. Mizu They jump up and down. Like friends, they stand together. They die with the sun.
Black Rose
Author: Resa Rowland
Publisher: Variocity
ISBN: 1933037407
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
For Alexis Ruccini life changed in a breath. Join her on a journey through hell as she unearths the deviant secrets that shadow her husband, Dr. Royce Ruccini. Evil masquerades itself while everyone else plays a role, each behind a different mask. A powerhouse of psychological suspense. An emotionally compelling tale of deceit, corruption, and betrayal. A story that hooks the reader from page one. Who's in bed with you?
Publisher: Variocity
ISBN: 1933037407
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
For Alexis Ruccini life changed in a breath. Join her on a journey through hell as she unearths the deviant secrets that shadow her husband, Dr. Royce Ruccini. Evil masquerades itself while everyone else plays a role, each behind a different mask. A powerhouse of psychological suspense. An emotionally compelling tale of deceit, corruption, and betrayal. A story that hooks the reader from page one. Who's in bed with you?
Bittersweet
Author: Janay Baker
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490743480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Life is all about the choices we make. Whether we make them for ourselves or trust God to make them for us. It can be Bittersweet. Sidney Rose has gone through her share of men, one man has never been enough for her. With a baby on the way and murder rap hanging over her head, she tries to find the peace shes never had in all the wrong places. Will the truth about her life and where she comes from be the means to her end? Reece; started her life as a drug addicted child. She was sold along with everything else for a hit. Only to survive and live a life of verbal and mental abuse at the hands of the person she thought would never betray her. Will waking up from her coma change her life, or will it take her down roads she never thought she would cross. Tamia always tried hard to be perfect. She wore the perfect clothes. She had the perfect man, the perfect home and she was the perfect friend. Everyone thought she had the perfect life. It wasnt until tragedy struck that she came to realize that happiness doesnt always come in the perfect package. Will her secret be the demise of her friendship and her perfect life? Will these three women from different backgrounds come together and find the happiness they are all in search for. Or will they realize that all that glitters aint gold. Finding Love is a job. Finding happiness is an adventure. Finding peace is a journey that can be BitterSweet.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490743480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Life is all about the choices we make. Whether we make them for ourselves or trust God to make them for us. It can be Bittersweet. Sidney Rose has gone through her share of men, one man has never been enough for her. With a baby on the way and murder rap hanging over her head, she tries to find the peace shes never had in all the wrong places. Will the truth about her life and where she comes from be the means to her end? Reece; started her life as a drug addicted child. She was sold along with everything else for a hit. Only to survive and live a life of verbal and mental abuse at the hands of the person she thought would never betray her. Will waking up from her coma change her life, or will it take her down roads she never thought she would cross. Tamia always tried hard to be perfect. She wore the perfect clothes. She had the perfect man, the perfect home and she was the perfect friend. Everyone thought she had the perfect life. It wasnt until tragedy struck that she came to realize that happiness doesnt always come in the perfect package. Will her secret be the demise of her friendship and her perfect life? Will these three women from different backgrounds come together and find the happiness they are all in search for. Or will they realize that all that glitters aint gold. Finding Love is a job. Finding happiness is an adventure. Finding peace is a journey that can be BitterSweet.
The Black Rose Chronicles
Author: Linda Lael Miller
Publisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795351038
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
The complete series by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author—set in a world of vampires, mortals, and powerful hungers . . . Populated by mortals and fiends who are all too human, the four novels of the Black Rose Chronicles present a new kind of romance that spans centuries. This volume includes: Forever and The Night Neely is drawn to mysterious millionaire Aidan Tremayne—but she doesn’t know his true nature . . . For All Eternity Maeve Tremayne travels through time to stop a vampire queen’s evil plan, and along the way falls in love with a kind army doctor engaged in a battle of his own. Time Without End The vampire Valerian loses his beloved to death again and again—and finally decides that he must make her immortal. Tonight and Always Beautiful Kristina, daughter of Maeve, possesses the power of telekinesis—but it’s not enough to protect her heart when she falls for a mortal man . . . Praise for Linda Lael Miller and The Black Rose Chronicles: “Lush, sensual, and exciting.” —Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times-bestselling author of All the Colors of Night “Highly recommended.” —Booklist “A haunting love story.” —Affaire de Coeur “Miller creates characters I defy you to forget.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It’s Better This Way
Publisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795351038
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
The complete series by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author—set in a world of vampires, mortals, and powerful hungers . . . Populated by mortals and fiends who are all too human, the four novels of the Black Rose Chronicles present a new kind of romance that spans centuries. This volume includes: Forever and The Night Neely is drawn to mysterious millionaire Aidan Tremayne—but she doesn’t know his true nature . . . For All Eternity Maeve Tremayne travels through time to stop a vampire queen’s evil plan, and along the way falls in love with a kind army doctor engaged in a battle of his own. Time Without End The vampire Valerian loses his beloved to death again and again—and finally decides that he must make her immortal. Tonight and Always Beautiful Kristina, daughter of Maeve, possesses the power of telekinesis—but it’s not enough to protect her heart when she falls for a mortal man . . . Praise for Linda Lael Miller and The Black Rose Chronicles: “Lush, sensual, and exciting.” —Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times-bestselling author of All the Colors of Night “Highly recommended.” —Booklist “A haunting love story.” —Affaire de Coeur “Miller creates characters I defy you to forget.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It’s Better This Way
The British Film Catalogue
Author: Denis Gifford
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317837029
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
The standard work on its subject, this resource includes every traceable British entertainment film from the inception of the silent cinema to the present day. Now, this new edition includes a wholly original second volume devoted to non-fiction and documentary film--an area in which the British film industry has particularly excelled. All entries throughout this third edition have been revised, and coverage has been extended through 1994.Together, these two volumes provide a unique, authoritative source of information for historians, archivists, librarians, and film scholars.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317837029
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
The standard work on its subject, this resource includes every traceable British entertainment film from the inception of the silent cinema to the present day. Now, this new edition includes a wholly original second volume devoted to non-fiction and documentary film--an area in which the British film industry has particularly excelled. All entries throughout this third edition have been revised, and coverage has been extended through 1994.Together, these two volumes provide a unique, authoritative source of information for historians, archivists, librarians, and film scholars.
Kiss of the Black Rose
Author: C.A. Rose
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1647015251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Carmen, Sister-heir of a wealthy manor, leaves her privileged life to honor her father\'s last request—-to save a code book. Iit implicates the priesthood in a plot to create a doomsday weapon and establish a theocracy. Desperate to protect the code book, Carmen allies with Aton, a mutant warrior with extra-sensory ability from a neighboring hostile land. His drive to provide a better life for his people earns Carmen\'s admiration as she sees the misery in his mythical lands. He\'s convinced their destiny is together, but she can\'t see a future with him, a hated mutant, a killer, unless he wins her heart.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1647015251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Carmen, Sister-heir of a wealthy manor, leaves her privileged life to honor her father\'s last request—-to save a code book. Iit implicates the priesthood in a plot to create a doomsday weapon and establish a theocracy. Desperate to protect the code book, Carmen allies with Aton, a mutant warrior with extra-sensory ability from a neighboring hostile land. His drive to provide a better life for his people earns Carmen\'s admiration as she sees the misery in his mythical lands. He\'s convinced their destiny is together, but she can\'t see a future with him, a hated mutant, a killer, unless he wins her heart.