Exploring themes of faith, love, and mortality, this collection features deeply lyrical verses and poignant short stories that reflect on the fragility of life. Jo Taylor draws from her experiences as an ER nurse, weaving narratives about relationships, childhood memories, and the impact of grief. Readers encounter a blind artist, a serendipitous pocket angel, and moments of profound introspection, as characters confront their own vulnerabilities. Each piece invites honest reflection and evokes a visceral emotional response, showcasing the author's tender wisdom.
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- 2024
- 2021
Strange Fire: Reflections on Family and Faith
- 114 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Strange Fire is a collection of poems reflecting upon family and faith. Taylor derives much of her material from growing up with her eight siblings in a small farming community in Georgia, adding that family extended to her father's seventeen brothers and sisters who gathered often to celebrate their upbringing and past. In addition, Strange Fire celebrates a faith that formulates questions and calls for a response, even in the darkest days of a pandemic.
- 2021
Creative Haven Happiness Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Unleash your inner artist and experience the joy that coloring these 31 cheerful designs can provide! From butterflies and beaches to sailboats and sunsets, these sweet illustrations of life's simple pleasures will definitely bring a smile to your face. The pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.
- 2021
Handbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique, but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to get started and information on tools and equipment, types of clay and a safe workspace set-up. Handbuilding methods, such as pinching, coiling, slabbing and press moulding, are explained in detail with step-by-step sequences. Techniques for creating surface interest, pre and post firing, are included using coloured slip, glaze or paint. Ideas for combining techniques and ways to experiment are explored and encouraged, as well as tips to avoid common problems and to achieve successful outcomes. With over 350 lavish photos, this book will provide inspiration through a unique understanding of current work. It is written both for the novice and for the experienced maker looking for a new direction.
- 2020
Creative Haven Playful Pet Talk Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Life is better with a pet — and this coloring book celebrates that notion! From "You had me at Meow!" to "A house is not a home without paws," all 31 heartwarming messages of humor, kindness, and compassion are enhanced with delightful drawings of cats and dogs, plus a few other kinds of VIPs (Very Important Pets). Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Playful Pet Talk and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
- 2019
Creative Haven Express Yourself! Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Let everyone know how you feel with this coloring book filled with an empowering collection of 31 word art illustrations containing motivational phrases designed to build confidence, improve self-esteem, relieve stress, and promote relaxation. Express yourself with this inspiring coloring book filled with 31 vibrant designs and cheerful phrases. Decorative backgrounds bursting with shapes, patterns, butterflies, flowers, and more, are the perfect backdrop for highlighting such optimistic phrases as " Enjoy the little things ," " Be the reason someone smiles today, " " Dream big ," " Always believe in yourself ," and other encouraging expressions. These images will inspire you with creativity and positive energy, especially when you color them with your own unique palette . Specially designed for experienced colorists, Creative Haven® coloring books offer hours of meditative coloring on perforated pages, printed on one side only for easy removal and display.
- 2018
Creative Haven Bird Mandalas Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Ducks, parrots, owls, flamingos, partridges, and more: these beautiful birds go round and round! Combining a wide variety of fine feathered friends with the ancient art of the mandala, these 31 mesmerizing illustrations will let your imagination soar as you attain inner peace. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Bird Mandalas and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
- 2018
Creative Haven Keep Calm And... Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Based on the British World War II-era "Keep Calm and Carry On" posters, these 31 illustrations suggest ways to remain tranquil, from gardening, reading, and dreaming to drinking tea.
- 2018
Creative Haven Wine Time! Coloring Book
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The perfect adult coloring book for those who see the world through rosé-colored glasses! Thirty-one illustrations and accompanying quotes offer the perfect way to unwind and express yourself with color!
- 2017
BLISS Joy Coloring Book
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Fancy a cup of tea? Or a cupcake? How about a singing bird, a bicycle decked with flowers, a snoozing cat, or a seaside seat under a shady umbrella with a cool tropical drink at the ready? These 46 illustrations to color are sure to incite joyful feelings, and the book's compact size makes it easy to take your bliss everywhere you go.