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In this captivating contemporary account, Susan and Fred Brems offer insightful perspective into a little-known enclave of Northeast Brazil in the state of Ceará. Through a series of letters penned over the 17 months they spent in the back country during 1989 and 1990, they describe their work and life, Susan as a researcher on fertility and health among rural women and Fred as a high-school teacher and mentor.The intimate and anecdotal letters shine a comprehensive light on the socioeconomic and political landscape of Brazil in the early 1990s; the everyday lives and struggles of the people who lived and worked there; and the Brems couple's own experiences as residents of such a community. The stark differences between Northeast Brazilian and American cultures are illustrated with deference, humor and more than a touch of self-reflection, a read both fascinating and educational.

Words With Trees offers a collection of poems dealing with contemplations and softer feelings of the everyday ruminator, bringing to our consciousness the interaction of nature, artistic creations and loved ones with our very soul.The poetry sings of the identity of the people and land from which it belongs and unleashes a myriad of emotions onto the page. With a focal sense of vulnerability, Words With Trees seems to give words to the lover, the griever, and the naturalist, connecting them with various existential questions and spiritual musings.To find some sense of our being within the world, or lack thereof, read these poems to discover what Riley Harris believes may be hidden and articulated out of the silence.

Mahuroos Shafeeq's poetry collection delves into the profound theme of love and letting go. The book intricately weaves through the four stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and ultimately, acceptance.Shafeeq's verses navigate the complexities of human emotions, offering a poignant exploration of each stage. As the journey unfolds, the poetry not only captures the essence of heartache but also guides readers through the transformative process of moving on and self-discovery.

Dian has lived many lives. But she cannot remember them all.She has lived them alongside Lusifer, Storm and Sus, who deliberately keep her from remembering them.They are her friends, and lovers, and they need her to keep collecting and saying the formulas that will fix the world. The distraction of a memory could be the difference between heaven and hell.Only when they have all been said can everything be at peace once more.But the forces of evil are against them, and time may be eternal, but it is not on their side.

Though World War Two is raging, for the geisha of the Hirata house, life is quiet and focused. Ayana, known as Hanako the geisha, the most famous in Kyoto, has little to contend with besides her duties as a lady of the house with ritual and charm, and the attentions of Taichi Imamura, a soldier bent on becoming her patron. When a letter arrives from an old friend, hinting at atrocities being committed in Manchuria, Ayana determines to leave the safety of the Hirata house to locate her.What she finds is far worse than she could have expected: a network of 'comfort camps' where women are abducted and held for the pleasure of soldiers. War cannot stay away from the Hirata house for long, and when it finds them, the geishas there have a choice: fall in line, or fight for what they believe in, even against their own country.

What is true love? Is it possible to manifest this elusive dream into reality? Shattered by a crippling pain condition and a dying marriage, I sought to find an answer to this universal question. During the insidious grip of a world pandemic, in the ancient and mystical Spanish city of Granada, I found a new life and love with a young artist thirty-one years my junior. Through the challenges of illness, social rejection, and family turmoil, we have discovered a passion and commitment despite the odds.And I've learned when hope becomes belief, dreams really do come true.From the celebrated American author of The Astrology Mystery series, this memoir is an authentic story of a middle-aged woman's journey to find love and ultimately, herself.

Alice O'Neill was born the eldest of eleven children into an Irish farming family. In 1978, she was awarded a scholarship from John McShain- the iconic builder, a wealthy and devout Catholic with Derry ancestry, responsible for many famous American landmarks, including the Jefferson Memorial and the Pentagon. This book records the lifelong personal correspondence Alice exchanged with 'The Man Who Built Washington.' His philanthropy extended to the Irish people in the bequeathing to the State of Killarney House and the surrounding thousands of acres incorporating the Lakes, Ross Castle, and Innisfallen Island. In 2019, Alice had the honour of inducting John McShain into the Irish America Hall of Fame in her home town of New Ross in the presence of his relatives from Philadelphia and Derry. This is a tale of altruism, of gratitude, of faith and of a life lived in the pursuit of excellence.

When Evert Small's brother-in-law brought him in to help work the seedier side of his Amsterdam coffee shops at the age of seventeen, it opened a whole new world of possibilities for him.A world of seven figure drug deals, flying all over the world, a home in every country and never having to worry about money.But when that world starts to take him into its seedy heart it becomes all too clear how Easy Cum, Easy Go material wealth really is.Written during occasional stints in prison, this is a no-holds-barred expose of a high-rolling life spent in and around the coffee shops and red-light district of Amsterdam as it became the city it is today.

Richard receives his first letter from the government, a letter that changes his life. A letter that requires him to put his life on the line for his country. Turning eighteen during the Vietnam War means Richard is forced to serve when his number is called in the lottery. Leaving his alcoholic mother and his love, he tries to survive in Vietnam among old and new friends.Race and memory feature prominently. Racial lines still run deep even when among those serving on the same side. Memories of the past shadow the present. Richard has to navigate the racial tensions and the moral issues of participating in a war one doesn't believe in. Dennis Reed's novel provides looks at the war through a new lens and is an engrossing read throughout.

Through the tide of uncertainty it continued with grit on the left pocket and perseverance on the right pocket. Perceives to the eyes and mind hard like hard unknown and never to be known, an identity of depth to a nature of an Entrepreneur only him and him of course will ever exist, a story that puts a spell in your unbought reality shoes to walk the walk of an Entrepreneur driving the book from start to end, his end must be questioned what does it hold for the world. The filling of ideas in your mind, adjusted to your perfection, whom serves such dish in the world of today. The Entrepreneur lends you his own Hat, Glasses, T-shirt, Trouser and Shoes to such 'Be Here Now'.

This first published collection of poems by T. E. Fantl are indicative of his canny encounters of life and its personages in this insightful cross section of encounters, behaviours, philosophy and ... imagination.Fantl writes with descriptive passion and surgical observation. His deliciously personal journeys and characters, (he often being one of them), will take the reader on riveting rides.By profession a visual artist having lived in many countries, his poetic works have, until now, remained very private.The sheer variation included within these works is wide, intriguing and all-encompassing.Fantl's use of language is uniquely seductive, as are the elements of observation, witticism, humour, drama and danger. He writes with a profound passion for words and language, plying a line as he would ply paint from the brush, with the right pressure and intent.Fantl skews convention, as he can, because he has risen from it.He is times colloquial, and always enthusiastic about the subject of each poem.Fantl writes with knowledge and credibility and the selection of poems complement each other as well as being fulfilling for the reader if read as standalone pieces.Poetry lovers, and those new to reading poetry, will enjoy entering and experiencing this collection.

Life is a trip and Gramma is taking Grace with her.

A disturbing, gripping thriller, Under The Elm is a story that explores the true nature of humanity, and just how dark family secrets really can be.