Using nature and history as her raw materials, Phillis Levin crafts a world alive with ideas. In striking experiments with form, rhyme, and meter, she examines the condition of our species. Levin is a voyager in these poems, cataloging the earthly spectacle, tempering her lines with an irony that strikes an immediate blow at the heart of things. By turns rhaposidist and rhetorician, visionary and witness, she transforms the cycle of love and death into a majestic music:Machines have their own seasons, revolvingAround us, though nature is not their fulcrum.They too move beyond repair to neglect,But cannot die like a diving falconOr repeat, in the end, names that inflectAs the sum of one’s parts stops working.Unconverted by death, they know nothing Of the glory of noise and the daily Trade of the ugly and the beautifulWe have listened to, in stories of manyFor whom engines were passions, and the feelOf life the sense of a great sound building.In language that fuses the discursive and the lyrical, the contemplative and the dramatic, Phillis Levin renews metaphysical inquiry. Temples and Fields becomes finally a study of joy and terror—“the meticulous counting down / Of beginning leaf and scattered petal”—and of the primordial link between the human and the divine.
Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humour. In this delightful collection, Phillis Gershator takes spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them together with her unique humour to create a special version of the wondrous tales that have captivated readers for centuries. Stories of flying rabbis, miraculous loaves of bread, wise women, muscle-bound angels, and goats that carry bears on their heads will enchant children of all ages and those who read to them.
Chucky and Chrissy was well on their way once they were able to get Chrissy's illness under control. Cola and Beany became a common force behind their relationship as Chucky built a relationship individually with each personality. He had everything a man needed in one woman, a wife, a sex kitten, and a gangster bitch.Now running the west side of Detroit and The Lion's Den which was a gift from his connect, The Notorious Luke "Battle" Kent, for his honesty, Chucky and Chrissy was a force to be reckoned with. Living the fabulous life of a Kingpin, what could possibly go wrong? Everything.Battle introduced his son, Sly, to the game and Chucky takes him under his wing. Against Chrissy's wishes, she cautioned him about her suspicion of Sly's intentions that started to cause a strain in their marriage. Thinking Chucky was out of the picture when he became hospitalized for a suspicious overdose, Sly executed a scheme to take over Chucky's territory, The Lion's Den and even his wife. He would soon regret the day he under estimated the love and loyalty that Chrissy has for her husband and incorporated her in his little ploy of treason.
Chrissy refuses to allow Chucky's empire to crumble during his absence but holding down her man creates unforeseen drama when taking down Sly, Battle's son, becomes the inevitable. When Battle comes back to the states to revenge his son's death, he finds that family has become enemies and friends have become foes.Battle insisted that Chrissy accompanied him back to the Philippines to lay his son to rest alone side of his deceased wife. During an ambush at Sly's homegoing, Chrissy falls in the hands of his enemy, Ramos Bautista, a psychopathic sexual sadist. Countless cruel videos of Chrissy's brutal torture were sent to Battle in hopes he would eventually relinquish his drug empire over to the Bautista Family. Battle sent a message to the streets, turning the city upside down, the death rate was at an all-time high but with no avail, Chrissy was nowhere to be found.Waking up in a cold damp cellar, it did not take Chrissy long to realize that she was on her own. She sanctioned her sisters to do whatever it took, by any means necessary, to get her back to the man she loved. Behind Every Boss There's A Bae Part 3 Beany's Seduction brings Beany to the fore front, using her sexual prowess to escape the clutches of a powerful deviant.
The Book of Ralf: A Story of the Middle Ages is a novel written by Phillis Garrard. The book is set in the Middle Ages and tells the story of a young boy named Ralf, who is a peasant living in a small village. Ralf is a curious and adventurous boy, who dreams of one day becoming a knight and serving his lord. As Ralf grows up, he faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and the harsh realities of life in the Middle Ages. But despite these difficulties, Ralf remains determined to follow his dreams and make a better life for himself and his family. Throughout the book, Ralf encounters a variety of characters, including knights, lords, and other peasants. He learns about the complexities of feudal society, the power struggles between lords and vassals, and the importance of loyalty and honor. The Book of Ralf is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the Middle Ages. It is a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This moving collection of poems by Phillis Wheatley is intended to inspire Christians and tribute various believers who had recently been deceased. Published in 1773, this collection brings together many of Wheatley's finest writings addressed to figures of the day. She writes evocative verse to academic establishments, military officers and even the King of England, with other verses discussing various subjects in verse form, offering condolences and verse commemorating recent events, or the death of a recent loved one. Recognized as one of the first black poets to be widely appreciated in the Western world, Phillis Wheatley was a devoted Christian whose talent with the English language impressed and awed her peers. Wheatley took plenty of influence from past works of poetry, such as Ovid's Metamorphosis. Several of the poems in this collection mention or allude to such masterpieces, the voracious absorption of which helped Phillis Wheatley to learn and hone her creative abilities.
This moving collection of poems by Phillis Wheatley is intended to inspire Christians and tribute various believers who had recently been deceased.Published in 1773, this collection brings together many of Wheatley's finest writings addressed to figures of the day. She writes evocative verse to academic establishments, military officers and even the King of England, with other verses discussing various subjects in verse form, offering condolences and verse commemorating recent events, or the death of a recent loved one. Recognized as one of the first black poets to be widely appreciated in the Western world, Phillis Wheatley was a devoted Christian whose talent with the English language impressed and awed her peers.Wheatley took plenty of influence from past works of poetry, such as Ovid's Metamorphosis. Several of the poems in this collection mention or allude to such masterpieces, the voracious absorption of which helped Phillis Wheatley to learn and hone her creative abilities.
This title is suitable for ages 3-5 years. When is it time for a hug? Anytime! This feel-good story - now in the popular board book format - assures kids there's plenty of love to go around-the-clock. From the moment Little Bunny wakes up in the morning until the moon comes out and the stars shine, every hour includes a warm hug from Big Bunny. Whether they bake or build, bike or hike, a caring hug always feels just right. This is a book that is generous with love, and full of the sweetest illustrations you've ever seen.
