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ISBN 13: 978-1-86144-126-3 Author: Dan Roberts Publication Date: 1st July 2011 Readership: Bipolar disorder sufferers, friends, family, professionals. RRP: £9.99
Isbn 10: 1861440847 Isbn 13: 978-1-86144-084-6 Publication Date: 1st April 2011 Readership: Sufferers, parents, family members, teachers and professionals. RRP: £9.99
Nobody knows exactly how many student parents exist because institutions are not required to collect this information. However, research suggests that the majority are female, mature students who are studying part time.
Many homes in the UK have gardens, varying from 'pocket-sized' to large estates, and many people now also have access to allotments and community gardens. But how can you make the most of your garden, and where do you start, if, like many people, you have no knowledge of the basics?
Nutrition is very important for children, but the most nutritious options are not always the most appealing! There is a lot of coverage in the media about the quality of school dinners and the growing problem of obesity in young children, so, if you are a parent or working in a childcare environment, how should you ensure that the children in your care receive the most nutritious food for their growing bodies?
Once you become a parent, taking a holiday can mean a lot of extra planning, and a bigger budget than you may have previously been used to. It doesn't mean, however, that families can't have exactly the holiday they want - whatever that may be.
Sight loss affects 1.8 million people in the UK. RNIB research predicts that numbers of people with partial sight and blindness in the UK will double to nearly 4 million by 2050. This practical guide will explain the causes of sight loss and focus on help and practical tips to make everyday life easier.
This collection of poetry, prose, short stories and scripts is the result of a challenge set by Jo Bell (Director of National Poetry Day), called Bugged. On July 1st, those in the writing community were asked to write in their own style a piece based on a snippet of conversation they overheard that day. Some writers were especially commissioned for the project, though the challenge was open to all.
'By definition, all living poets are excluded from this book. Myself seventy-nine years of age, I grieve still for many of these poets who were my friends. But knowledge, not pathos, is my purpose in gathering this anthology. Lastness is a part of knowing' - Harold Bloom.
Philip Larkin met Monica Jones at University College Leicester in autumn 1946, when they were both twenty-four; he was the newly-appointed assistant librarian and she was an English lecturer. In 1950 Larkin moved to Belfast, and thence to Hull, while Monica remained in Leicester, becoming by turns his correspondent, lover and closest confidante, in a relationship which lasted over forty years until the poet's death in 1985.
Kenneth Steven shows you how to get published and how to get taken seriously as a poet. All the facts and advice you need to get into print - in clear, step-by-step sections.
Seamus Heaney's new collection elicits continuities and solidarities, between husband and wife, child and parent, then and now, inside an intently remembered present - the stepping stones of the day, the weight and heft of what is passed from hand to hand, lifted and lowered. 'Human Chain' also broaches larger questions of transmission, as lifelines to the inherited past.
S�amus Fox doesn't know why he writes and has little control over his words. Most of his page poetry is written quickly and edited sparingly, instead of detracting from his work, he finds it adds to his own inimitable style.
From about the age of eleven, he listened to early hip hop heavily and this culture had a profound influence on him right up until the mid-nineties, when he began reading the likes of Plath, Bukowski, Sexton and Carver amongst others. He now appears to be blending these distinct spheres of written and spoken word into his own unique and fluid style.
Meet Epitome Quirkstandard, an upper class English gentlemen who's a bit of a wet lettuce, though his heart is in the right place. Meet Simone Crepuslar, bearer of a girl's name, pamphlet-writer and shop owner, wearer of a loin cloth and accidental adventurer (he joined the army instead of a travelling circus -meaning his life was remarkably different from what he planned). Meet Simone's sons - Simon and Rodney and Epitome's aunt, Miss Penelope Penultimate, oh and Nigel Spiggot. Nigel is Epitome's best friend and he's a dog. The front cover design now makes sense!
Poet, aesthete and hedonist, Baudelaire was also one of the most groundbreaking art critics of his time. Here he explores beauty, fashion, dandyism, the purpose of art and the role of the artist, and describes the painter who, for him, expresses most fully the drama of modern life.
This is the twentieth book by poet Thomas 'Tam' Craven, and it includes all his funniest poems from the last 14 years. The collection shows poetry can be light-hearted and funny - after all poetry isn't all serious subjects, strict forms and cryptic meanings.
100 Great Brits: A Rhyming History from Bede to Beckham
James Muirden's book is a great read. A fun and informative way to digest key facts about famous Britons. Use of various rhyme structures and stanza forms keeps the book interesting and of course it covers all our favourite people from literary figures such as Austen, Burns, Chaucer, Shakespeare and Christie to Captain James Cook, Darwin, Florence Nightingale and Stephen Hawking. It's a charming collection that poetry-lovers as well as those interested in history will enjoy browsing through.
If you enjoy writing poetry but feel you need some more guidance Writing Poetry - The Essential Guide can help. Kenneth Steven covers the basics of writing poems right through to the final revisions.
From the best-selling and prize-winning author of '1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare', an investigation into who wrote Shakespeare's plays.
'I devoured this book. Shapiro guides us through this strange history with a beguiling mixture of scepticism and sympathy. Packed with many fine pen-portraits, it's a timely contribution to a vexed debate'. Simon Russell Beale.
Stephen Fry believes that if you can speak and read English you can write poetry. But it is no fun if you don't know where to start or have been led to believe that Anything Goes. Stephen, who has long written poems, and indeed has written long poems, for his own private pleasure, invites you to discover the incomparable delights of meter, rhyme and verse forms.
This is a rich collection of poetry that celebrates the English countryside. Beautifully illustrated with nostalgic illustrations of England's pastures, fields and landscapes, this book includes a range of poems, from verses on village life and harvesting to the wonderful changes in seasons and the monumental woods and trees of Britain. It includes poetry from all eras, from Chaucer and Shakespeare through to Alexander Pope, Coleridge, Tennyson, Thomas Hardy and Gerard Manley Hopkins right up to Vita Sackville-West and Betjeman.
Simon Armitage's new collection is by turns a voice and a chorus: a hyper-vivid array of dramatic monologues, allegories, parables and tall tales. Here comes everybody: Snoobie and Carla, Lippincott, Wittmann, Yoshioka, Bambuck, Dr Amsterdam, Preminger.
Vitriolic Verse: Serendipitous Stanzas is a collection of thirty poems by Poetry Rivals 2009 finalist, David Walter. The poems cover a range of subjects, which are dealt with in a caustic and satirical manner. One critic has even called David Walter a 'latter day Catullus'. Included are such poems as 'Guests over Breakfast', 'Ghastly Flight Gatwick Florida', 'See Kosovo War TV', 'Death by Call Centre' and 'Mother-in-Law is Staying with Us'.
A religious dissident, a radical, a poet and an artist, a man viewed by many of his contemporaries as eccentric to the point of insanity, Blake is among the most captivating figures in cultural history. After serving an apprenticeship as an engraver, he became a student at the Royal Academy of Arts, where his outspoken views on both art and his peers gained him notoriety.
Inspired by the gratifying success of Companion, Kim Addonizio presents exciting new insights into the creative process, craft, and the lessons of her own creative subjects - love, loss, identity, community - are here, along with a heady variety of writing exercises (and innovative ways to use the Internet). Chapters on gender, race and class challenge readers to explore their creative vision more deeply, Addonizio, hailed for her passionate, award-winning poetry, shares her breakthroughs and frustrations frankly, including samples of rejection slips.
The enduring legend of Shakespeare's pair of star-crossed lovers draws millions of visitors to Verona, Italy, each year. But that is just part of the story. Every day, letters, frequently addressed simply, Juliet, Verona, arrive in the city. They come by the truckload, in almost every language imaginable, written by romantics seeking Juliet's counsel. Most of the missives talk of love, of course - love found and love lost, love sought and love remembered. And, amazingly, not one letter goes unanswered.
Paradise Lost is the great epic poem of the English language, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle ranges across Heaven, Hell, and Earth, as Satan and his band of rebel angels conspire against God. At the centre of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love.
Completely revised and updated for 2011, this acclaimed companion provides you with the most comprehensive information on the writing industry. From pinpointing contacts in a wide range of publishing houses and literary agencies to information on writing courses in your area; from screenwriting, TV, radio and newspapers to local literary festivals and grants, The Writer's Handbook 2011 is a practical and easy-to-use resource for all writers.
The best-selling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 104th edition. With a foreword by a leading author and several brand new articles by authors, illustrators and well known media experts, all writing about the latest publishing trends. It also contains a wealth of practical information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript and e-publishing, as well as being a comprehensive up-to-date directory of media contacts.
Forward Poetry's ethos has always been to act as a bridge to publication rather than a barrier. This, along with our passion for poetry and creative writing, has seen a humble family business evolve into the biggest publisher of new poetry in the world. We understand that poetry is subjective, that everyone writes in a different style and that what one person can love, another can hate! Our collections showcase a variety of themes, writing styles and poets from all walks of life. They are carefully edited and compiled to celebrate and complement the craft that all of our contributors enjoy poetry.
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