High Cocktails is the first book to bring together 20 alcohol-free psychoactive cocktail recipes, developed by chefs Noah Tucker and Anthony Joseph, in collaboration with four of the world's top mixologists.
Helping orphaned and disadvantaged boys get a chance at a better life was the mission of Brother James, founder of the Franciscan Brothers of the Holy Cross, a German Catholic Order that sent Brothers to the United States in 1924. To that end, St. James Trade School was established in Springfield, Illinois, in 1928. Two years later, the first group of apprentices was admitted; they and hundreds who followed them through 1972 went on to become certified mechanics, carpenters, and electricians among other valuable trades. High school diplomas were earned beginning in 1948. In 1975, Brother James Court (BJC) opened with a brand new building specifically designed as a residential intermediate care facility. BJC provides both residency and advocacy for developmentally disabled men. Providing the highest quality care, consistent with the spirit and principles of the Franciscan Brothers of the Holy Cross, programs at BJC meet residents' needs and allow them to live happily at BJC for as long as they need.
Spanning over three decades, this collection showcases the evolution of Anthony Joseph's poetry, highlighting his unique voice and themes. It includes exclusive new pieces alongside his celebrated works, reflecting his artistic journey and rich exploration of identity, culture, and the human experience. Joseph's distinctive style and lyrical prowess invite readers into a profound poetic landscape, making this anthology a significant addition to contemporary literature.
The essay delves into the impact of 9/11 on the author's exploration of major world religions, highlighting their dual nature. It emphasizes the teachings of influential spiritual figures like Krishna, Moses, Buddha, and Jesus, who encouraged personal spiritual development over mere adherence to belief systems. The author critiques early Christianity for becoming institutionalized and distancing itself from mystical practices, advocating for direct teacher-student relationships to achieve spiritual "oneness." Readers are encouraged to seek their own understanding and insights.
**WINNER OF THE T S ELIOT PRIZE FOR POETRY 2022****SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR POETRY 2022****LONGLISTED FOR THE OCM BOCAS PRIZE 2023**With Sonnets for Albert, Anthony Joseph returns to the autobiographical material explored in his earlier collection Bird Head Son. In this follow-up, he weighs the impact of being the son of an absent, or mostly absent, father, Though these poems threaten to break under the weight of their emotions, they are always masterfully poised as the stylish man they depict.
W gorącej atmosferze Toucan Bay, karaibskiej enklawy na planecie Kunu Supia, powraca legendarny szmugler syntetycznej melaniny, Joe Sambucus Nigra. Na jego głowę wyznaczono nagrodę, a w burdelo-barze „U Houdiniego” czeka na niego gromada wrogów, w tym skrytobójca Bo Nuggy. Akcja przerywana jest cyklicznymi flashbackami genetycznymi, które zabierają czytelnika w podróż od starożytnej Ïerè do Kunu Supii przez dzisiejszy Trynidad. Przeszłość, teraźniejszość i przyszłość splatają się w wielowymiarową opowieść, odkrywając genealogię narratora i badając zagadnienia wygnania, rasy oraz pamięci genetycznej. Efekt to afropsychedeliczne noir, łączące elementy science fiction, surrealizmu, metafikcji, historii i mitologii. Anthony Joseph, poeta-muzyk, wciąga czytelników w swoje „pangalaktyczne negrogwary”, tworząc barwne postacie i fabuły. Jego tekst działa jak narkotyczny napar z ziół o poetyckich nazwach. Współautorka, Teresa Tyszowiecka, wnosi do utworu niezwykłą polszczyznę, co sprawia, że „czas odmierza się temperaturą, a odległość oddechem”. Anthony Joseph, pochodzący z Trynidadu, jest nagradzanym poetą, pisarzem i muzykiem, autorem czterech tomów poezji i trzech książek prozatorskich. Jego debiut nowelistyczny dołączył do afrofuturystycznego kanonu.