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  • Star Sailor #2: Otto al-Kara of Rangpur

    Chris Fox

    language (Writers' Bloc, March 10, 2013)
    In a Universe of infinite space, a girl travels by raft amongst the stars. Star Sailor is a series of episodic short stories about a girl named Najima Dezetoiles, and her travels by raft throughout a galaxy once rocked by a terrible war. In this episode, Najima travels to the desert planet of Nanda IV, where she meets the anti-Imperial rebel, Otto al-Kara. But what are the intentions of this handsome, gun-toting terrorist in an Empire-controlled town?
  • Writers on… Food

    Amelia Carruthers

    Paperback (Writers On..., Nov. 25, 2014)
    'Writers on... Food' illustrates the complex relationships between writers and their victuals. Whether you eat to live or live to eat, this anthology of books for cooks, motivational stories, quotes and poems, provides a fascinating insight into history's most enduring meditations on gastronomy and dining. Vacillating between gluttony, apathy and pure appreciation, this collection offers an intriguing overview of that most universal of needs - food. The 'Writers on…' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most well known authors. This book of quotes, inspirational poems, letters, and quips, celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this anthology of intellectual, inspirational and often funny quotes, provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics.
  • Writers on… Death

    Amelia Carruthers

    Paperback (Writers On..., March 3, 2015)
    Writers On... Death' illustrates the ability of this most universal (and least understood) subject to produce some of literature's most moving and profound work. It encompasses inspirational poems about death, quotes about death, extracts from private diaries and classic literary scenes, and contains some of history's most touching, consoling and inspiring meditations on fatality. Moving between a fear of death, love and death, coming to terms with grief, loss, remembrance and suicide – 'Writers on Death' demonstrates that death is not about death at all, it is about life. The 'Writers on...' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most well known authors. This book of quotes, inspirational poems, letters, and quips, celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this anthology of intellectual, inspirational and often funny quotes, provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics.
  • An Assortment of Animals: A Children's Poetry Anthology

    Kristen Wixted, Heather Kelly, Doreen Buchinski

    Hardcover (Writers' Loft, Nov. 1, 2018)
    This brand new collection celebrates the joys of poetry and love of animals for children of all ages. From anteater to vulture, limerick to free verse, and water color to digital drawing, An Assortment of Animals is an all-encompassing introduction to a diverse variety of animals, poetry, and illustration techniques for the young reader and artist.Undiscovered poets' and illustrators' work sits side by side with never-before-seen work of accomplished authors and artists like Jane Yolen, Josh Funk, and Brian Lies. Poetry is a compelling way for children to experience the art of storytelling through word and art. This anthology takes the reader on a journey from funny to poignant, wistful to thrilling, imaginative to realistic. Through over twenty authors and illustrators, discover new wonders in this joyous collection.
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  • Writers on… Nature

    Amelia Carruthers

    Paperback (Writers On..., Nov. 25, 2014)
    'Writers on Nature' contains a collection of inspirational stories and quotes about nature and the seasons, from great poets and authors. Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Burroughs and John Muir all feature, along with many, many others. This anthology demonstrates the complex – at times spiritual, animal, intellectual and emotional – relationships between writers and mother nature. The 'Writers on…' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most well known authors. This book of quotes, inspirational poems, letters, and quips, celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this anthology of intellectual, inspirational and often funny quotes, provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics.
  • Writing Books for Young People

    James Cross Giblin

    Paperback (Writer, May 1, 1995)
    Book by Giblin, James Cross
  • Tommy Traveller in the World of Black History

    Tom Feelings

    Paperback (Writers & Readers, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Tommy Traveler dreams himself into encounters with Phoebe Fraunces, Emmet Till, Aesop, Frederick Douglass, Crispus Attucks, and Joe Louis.
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  • Writers on... Death

    Amelia Carruthers

    eBook (Writers On..., Sept. 13, 2016)
    'Writers On... Death' illustrates the ability of this most universal (and least understood) subject to produce some of literature's most moving and profound work. It encompasses inspirational poems about death, quotes about death, extracts from private diaries and classic literary scenes, and contains some of history's most touching, consoling and inspiring meditations on fatality. Moving between a fear of death, love and death, coming to terms with grief, loss, remembrance and suicide – 'Writers on Death' demonstrates that death is not about death at all, it is about life. The 'Writers on...' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most well known authors. This book of quotes, inspirational poems, letters, and quips, celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this anthology of intellectual, inspirational and often funny quotes, provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics.
  • Writers on... Nature

    Amelia Carruthers

    eBook (Writers On..., Sept. 13, 2016)
    The 'Writers on...' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes, quotations and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most influential authors. It celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this collection of intellectual and often humorous reflections provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics. What all these issues have in common though, is that in some way they have all enthused, influenced, ensnared or concerned the greatest writers of the day. Writers on Nature illustrates the complex - at times spiritual, animal, intellectual and emotional - relationships between writers and the environment. It is a connection as essential as it is intense, and joyous as it is painful. This anthology allows for an appreciation of the literary world's greatest reflections on the place we all call home - Nature.
  • Writers on… Atheism

    Amelia Carruthers

    Paperback (Writers On..., March 3, 2015)
    'Writers on... Atheism' provides the ultimate literary definition of atheism. It contains a vast array of atheism quotes, arguments for and against this 'new religion', as well as a history of atheism. A fascinating look into the links between religion and morality, this book provides an inspirational look at great minds, atheist authors, and their thoughts on both old and new atheism. Showcasing the writing of some of the world’s most influential sceptics, and the battles of atheism vs. Christianity, and atheism vs. agnosticism, this collection makes for some thoroughly thought-provoking reading. The 'Writers on...' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the world's most well known authors. This book of quotes, inspirational poems, letters, and quips, celebrates writers who have an individual, creative outlook on the world; on subjects from 'drink' to 'death', and 'love' to 'libraries'. Starting with ancient civilisations and moving towards the present day, this anthology of intellectual, inspirational and often funny quotes, provides a fascinating insight into a vast array of topics.
  • I Make Music

    Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist

    Board book (Writers & Readers, Aug. 1, 1991)
    As a three-year-old girl learns to play musical instruments, her parents nurture her interest and talent in music, as well as her self-confidence
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  • Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday

    Alexis De Veaux

    Paperback (Writers & Readers, Sept. 1, 1987)
    Spotlights the celebrated jazz singer's struggle against loneliness, racism, jealousy, and heroin