Alison Stone revitalizes traditional poetic forms like pantoums and ghazals to delve into contemporary themes such as love, sex, family, politics, and the pandemic. By merging these classic structures with modern subjects, she creates a rich, layered musicality that captivates readers. The poems reflect a journey of confinement and liberation, ultimately leaving a profound impact that resonates deeply and transforms the reader's experience.
Every moment of Alison Stone's new collection is one of stillness, of waiting, to see what glimmers may rise from the ashes, and the earth.
In a quest for solace, a character finds themselves in the heart of Amish country, where the simplicity of life contrasts sharply with their tumultuous past. As they navigate the intricacies of Amish customs and community, they encounter warmth, acceptance, and unexpected challenges. The story explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and the pursuit of peace, ultimately leading to personal transformation and a deeper understanding of what it means to belong.
This volume brings together essential writings by the unjustly neglected nineteenth-century philosopher Frances Power Cobbe (1822-1904). A prominent ethicist, feminist, champion of animal welfare, and critic of Darwinism and atheism, Cobbe was well known and highly regarded in the Victorian era
Alison Stone investigates how human existence is conditioned by the fact that it begins with birth. How does birth shape the way we are in the world, and the meaning of our lives? Stone brings natality into philosophical view, offering fascinating insights into the human condition.
"When Amish nanny Liddie Miller is attacked more than once while caring for Jonah Troyer's children, the attempts stir up too many memories of his wife's murder for comfort. Though the police insist the murderer died in prison, Jonah's convinced there's a connection. And he won't let another woman die on his watch. He just has to figure out the culprit's motives...before it's too late"--
Discover the remarkable achievements of female chemists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin and Rosalind Franklin, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.
Experience the flavour of France by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as crepes suzettes and potato gratin, readers can also read about French culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about swimming reptiles such as Placodus, Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaurus and find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
Experience the flavour of Italy by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as Margherita pizza and tiramisu, readers can also read about the Italian culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.