Jean Thompson's writing is celebrated for its bracing and wildly intelligent exploration of the nature of love in all its hidden and manifest dimensions. She delves deeply into the complexities of human connection, capturing the nuanced inner lives of her characters with profound insight. Thompson masterfully navigates the intricate landscape of relationships, offering readers a penetrating look at the core of human experience. Her distinctive voice and perceptive storytelling make her a significant figure in contemporary literature.
A contemporary, light-hearted story about the insular world of writers, with a notable female poet at the center of it all, and the young woman to whom she reveals her long-guarded secret about a famous manuscript; from a New York Times-bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jean Thompson.
Inclusive Activities to Support Child Development
Targeting early childhood development, this book offers a collection of practical activities designed for practitioners and health visitors to support children facing developmental challenges before school. The activities emphasize essential skills, including communication, physical coordination, and social interaction, facilitating a holistic approach to nurturing young learners.
Set in the enchanting world of Porcupine Ridge, this classic tale has been preserved and modernized for contemporary readers. The book features clear, readable text, meticulously reformatted and redesigned, ensuring its accessibility for future generations. It belongs to the genres of Language and Literature as well as Juvenile belles lettres, highlighting its significance in literary history. This effort by Alpha Editions aims to keep the story alive and relevant, celebrating its enduring value.
Among the 110 contributors: Raymond Carver, Amiri Baraka, Jean Thompson, Charles Bukowski, Isabella Gardner, Ted Kooser, Robert Bly, Robert Creeley . . . Selections made from nominations by the editors of independent noncommercial presses and magazines, spanning the period from 1965 to 1977. Editor's Choice II: Fiction, Poetry & Art from the U.S. Small Press covers 1978 to 1983. Editor's Choice III covers 1984 to 1990.