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All about Lord Byron-An Illustrated Book by Students' Academy All about Lord Byron-An Illustrated Book by Students' Academy Aug. 21, 2011 $2.99 10016 words Sample 20%
The book provides complete biographical details with appropriate illustrations.
All about Rabindranath Tagore by Students' Academy All about Rabindranath Tagore by Students' Academy Aug. 25, 2011 $2.99 19961 words Sample 20%
"That which fails to illuminate the intellect, and only keeps it in the obsession of some delusion, is its greatest obstacle." ---Rabindranath Tagore
All Kinds Of Love by J. D. Willd All Kinds Of Love by J. D. Willd May 26, 2011 $0.99 13372 words Sample 5%
Everyone loves in their own way...And with all kinds of people comes "All Kinds Of Love". A collection written to celebrate love in all its glory.
All Summer Long by Roger Dale Trexler All Summer Long by Roger Dale Trexler March 31, 2012 $1.99 10563 words Sample 20%
A collection of poetry I wrote over the summer of 2007. I began on the first day of summer and ended on the last day of summer. In between, I explored the heartache and the joy of lost love and the rebirth of hope.
All The Elvis's Have Left The Building by Gerard Beirne All The Elvis's Have Left The Building by Gerard Beirne Aug. 04, 2011 $1.99 1393 words Sample 20%
Of all of Gerard Beirne's poems, All The Elvis's Have Left The Building, has long been an audiance favourite. Comparing the life and death of Elvis to the life and death of Christ, this long poem explores the tenuous nature of fame and the importance of death in sustaining both the reality and the myth of our spiritual lives.
All The Wrong Places by April Durham All The Wrong Places by April Durham Jan. 13, 2012 $1.99 8211 words Sample 15%
A collection of poetry about life, love, and living. Relationships and human emotion are explored in a search that often winds up in all the wrong places.
Alle Fonti del Canto by Fernando D'Amico Alle Fonti del Canto by Fernando D'Amico Jan. 24, 2012 $5.00 2111 words Sample 20%
Alle Fonti del Canto è una silloge elettiva di poesie, tratte da Acquaviva - Mnemosyne e Lethe, dove la voce segreta della passione, dell’amore e del sentimento ne intesse l’intima trama che si snoda attraverso gli otto cicli di cui si compone l’opera madre del poeta Salentino.
Alleluia Haitian Chants of Hope and Faith: Praise to thee, O Lord, King of Eternal Glory! (Lyrics and List of Most Requested Haitian Hymns) by UrbaneBooksPublishing Alleluia Haitian Chants of Hope and Faith: Praise to thee, O Lord, King of Eternal Glory! (Lyrics and List of Most Requested Haitian Hymns) by UrbaneBooksPublishing June 14, 2011 $9.99 3867 words Sample 9%
Alleluia Haitian Chants of Hope and Faith (Praise to Thee, O Lord, King of Eternal Glory) brings you my favorite songs from “Les Chants D’Espérance Français et Créoles Haitiens.” I know that many of these hymns are also your favorites. You have sent me mail, sought, and requested them at ChandesperansOnline.com and elsewhere.
Alone Among Many by Spargo Postle Alone Among Many by Spargo Postle Oct. 09, 2011 $4.99 4933 words Sample 20%
As a contemporary poet Spargo Postle recognises the loneliness and isolation we can all encounter, even when we are seemingly among many others. His poetry expresses what we all feel but are unable to speak of, out loud... Selected by Spargo Postle himself for a paperback edition includes We Are Lonely, A Man Of Few Words and I'm scared of the darkness...
Alone: A Poetic Journey Into Despair by Simon Moses Alone: A Poetic Journey Into Despair by Simon Moses Sep. 17, 2010 $4.99 11268 words Sample 20%
"Alone: A Poetic Journey Into Despair" is an over ninety-poem hyper-ride through the darker corners of the human soul. Desperate, immediate and harrowing, poet Simon Moses has forged a work steeped in sorrow and tangible longing.
Along the Wayward Path by Annalise Grey Along the Wayward Path by Annalise Grey Dec. 11, 2011 Free! 857 words Read a sample
Short collection of poetry about the paths we take in life.
Alphabetical Genocide by Rashaad Bell Alphabetical Genocide by Rashaad Bell Sep. 20, 2011 $2.99 77017 words Sample 5%
Behold the Prophet sing We heavenly energies Trapped inside these earthly vessels Some call us kings Remain quiet Some of these people here should try it Since birth We giant’s walking this earth Call me Goliath Destined to be struck between the eye Thinking to myself as I die How fast time fly… (color illustrations included) parental advisory advised
Already It Is Dusk by Joe Fletcher Already It Is Dusk by Joe Fletcher Aug. 01, 2011 $2.99 5970 words Sample 33%
The voices comprising Joe Fletcher’s chapbook "Already It Is Dusk" speak under the fear of death. They are wanderers, renegades, shifty-eyed and quick-minded, brains troubled to near muteness by the blank dumb animal suffering of the worlds they inhabit.
Amabilissima: Written Roses by Anita Crowdagger Amabilissima: Written Roses by Anita Crowdagger Sep. 04, 2010 $3.20 1760 words Sample 60%
Roses are a powerful, symbolic gift. This labor of love is a gift to the LGBTQ community. Petals, thorns, and all, these poems are a tribute to the way we live and love. An ongoing project.
Amantium Tempus (Time of Lovers) by Jasmin Ado Amantium Tempus (Time of Lovers) by Jasmin Ado Feb. 21, 2012 Free! 463 words Read a sample
The sexiest/most erotic poem you'll ever see in your life.
Ambling Through Life's Highways by Phillip Henry Ambling Through Life's Highways by Phillip Henry Jan. 17, 2012 $1.99 675 words Sample 20%
Poems & Observations on life and its foibles...
America First by Cheyene Lopez America First by Cheyene Lopez Feb. 25, 2012 $12.99 11784 words Sample 5%
A book of celebrated poems all about America our country USA to you the public,my fans,the readers and buyers everywhere the world over.I dedicate to you the American public this book.I give this book to God's grace and country.I hope everyone of you enjoy this book titled America First.It is after all about you the people and our freedom and liberty.
Americana by Charles Harvey Americana by Charles Harvey March 02, 2012 Free! 4133 words Sample 25%
A short collection of poems from Charles W Harvey. This collection captures the spirit of the 1960's and takes us through the 1990's. They are terse, funny, and bluesy. But most important the voice is real.
Among the Wasps Silence: Twelve Dozen Haiku by a Portuguese Bum by Eduardo Ribeiro Among the Wasps Silence: Twelve Dozen Haiku by a Portuguese Bum by Eduardo Ribeiro March 29, 2010 $2.99 2683 words Sample 30%
Among The Wasps Silence is the first haiku collection by Eduardo Ribeiro. Here are gathered, within Zen threads, twelve dozen haiku of classic inspiration in homage to a tradition ranging from Basho to Santoka. However, haiku, as poetry, as Zen, are alive so don´t be surprised to find cars and plastic amidst flowers and cuckoos or a, sometimes dark, sense of humour twisting nature contemplation.
Amori e Altro by Fernando D'Amico Amori e Altro by Fernando D'Amico Jan. 19, 2012 $3.00 1040 words Sample 20%
Amori e Altro è una raccolta di poesie da cui prende nome il Terzo ciclo di Acquaviva - Mnemosyne e Lethe. La sua pubblicazione fa parte di un progetto che si articola nell’edizione autonoma degli otto cicli che compendiano l’opera. L’iniziativa editoriale, promossa dal Salotto Letterario “Artemisia Gentileschi”, è curata da Cinzia Alvani in collaborazione con Simona Rivoli.
An Actor Without An Audience: Poetry For Artists, Lovers And Everymen by Austin Basis An Actor Without An Audience: Poetry For Artists, Lovers And Everymen by Austin Basis July 20, 2011 $1.00 11432 words Sample 20%
"an actor without an audience" is a collection of poems & pictures by Austin Basis- a working actor who questions his very existence. Through both poetry & prose, he uses honesty, humor & heart to take you on the emotional journey of an artist & a lover. Chapters include Love, Life, Lust, Pain, Poetry, and Process. This is Austin's first book of poetry, but it won't be his last... Enjoy!!!
An American Papyrus by Steven Sills An American Papyrus by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 8769 words Sample 20%
This book of poetry was initially published by the New Poets Series in Baltimore Maryland and was favorably reviewed
An Angel's Journey by Kim Baughan An Angel's Journey by Kim Baughan March 27, 2012 $1.99 2347 words Sample 25%
everything that comes from the heart is tucked away waiting to be discovered in this positive little book. it compliments beautifully Kim's previous books 'angel woman' and 'tomorrow's journey' by highlighting all that is most precious to us, new hope, love, trust and understanding, threads that run daily throughout our lives. a book to dip in and out of everyday.
An Avant-Garde Love by Chantale Reve An Avant-Garde Love by Chantale Reve March 27, 2011 Free! 347 words Sample 100%
Temptation disrupts a harmonious union in this bittersweet love poem.
An Empire in Demise songs to sing during the occurring collapse of Democracy in America by Old Man Crowe An Empire in Demise songs to sing during the occurring collapse of Democracy in America by Old Man Crowe March 04, 2012 $2.99 20529 words Sample 20%
These are the songs to sing during an Empire in Demise. Songs of anger, indictment, empowerment and resolution. Songs to be sung to everyone, to yourself alone and to no one. And in the theater of the mind; songs to be sung to anyone; any political hypocrite, Wall Street loan shark or prostitutes in a 3 piece suit ... whose image is evoked by the story that each song tells.
An Insightful Inquisition by Christopher Kuhns An Insightful Inquisition by Christopher Kuhns Feb. 04, 2011 $0.99 3619 words Sample 15%
An Insightful Inquisition is quite literally A Journey Deep Into The Mind. This book of poetry explores many topics ranging from life and death to politics and the environment and all points in-between. This book is meant to help open your eyes and enlighten its readers to help work together for change.
anathema by J.T. Marie anathema by J.T. Marie June 16, 2010 $2.99 5406 words Sample 20%
Chapbook of 48 dark poems about vampires, aliens, angels, demons, monsters, diseases, villains, rogues, and the sea. The bulk of these were written during my years as an undergraduate student at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, and represent some of my favorite themes: death, lost love, the ocean, alienation, and (odd as it may seem) disease.
Anatolia poetry anthology 4 by sabit ince Anatolia poetry anthology 4 by sabit ince Jan. 05, 2012 $2.00 18947 words Sample 10%
ANADOLU ŞİİR ANTOLOJİSİ-4 6 BURHAN AKBAŞ 6 SEZEN AKOLUK 10AYSEL ALTUNTAŞ 2 BARIŞ ARDAHAN 6 İBRAHİM ETHEM BİNGÜL 6MUSTAFA BOZKURT 2 HAMİT BÖLÜCEK 10 MUSTAFA ÇOLAKOĞLU 12 VELİ DALBUDAK 8 K.HÜSEYİN DEMİRCİ 4 ORHAN DEMİRTAŞ 2 ÖMER EKİNCİ (Micingirt) 2 AHMET ERDEM 6 ARZU EŞBAH 2 ELİF GELİR 6 AŞIK HADDADİ 6 DİLEK HOKKAÖMEROĞLU 10MEHMET IŞIKOĞLU SABİT İNCE 10YUNUS KARACA A RIZA KORKUT 4 İBRAHİM KURT 2 GALİP KURDOĞLU 2 HATİCE KUZU 2ERDAL OĞUZ 6 GÜLSEREN ONAY 4 İSHAK ÖZLÜ 4 MEHMET SARI 2 NADİRE SÖNMEZ 2 SÜLEYMAN TAŞÇI YUSUF TER 6 NUSRET TURAN 4 MERAL YAGCIOĞLU ASIM YAPICI 2 ABDULVAHAP YILDIZ 6 İSRAFİL YILDIZKAN 2HARUN YİĞİT
Anatomically Incorrect Sketches of Marine Animals by Sarah Dawson Anatomically Incorrect Sketches of Marine Animals by Sarah Dawson Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 1961 words Read a sample
"Dawson’s poems are lyrical observations, shot through with imagery that is tactile and visceral." Sabotage Reviews. "A surreal & striking juxtaposition of ideas." A Style From a Despair. A short first collected set on various beaches, including Hastings and Barceloneta, AISOMA invokes memories of anemones, lug worms and sea sponges, and bestows them with a new set of connotations.
And On The Eighth Day by German Alcala And On The Eighth Day by German Alcala Aug. 23, 2011 Free! 12490 words Read a sample
A collection of 25 poems which deal with the story of the author's naive youth and thinking that he knows everything of importance, learning of heartbreak and death, and rising once more a little more mature, ambitious, and broken in the way all good poets should be. Includes Poems: Hurtful Boy, Lunar Children, Mental Asylum, I Hope He Hates You, Prince Charming, God's One Mercy, and Hero
And On The Eighth Day [Special Edition] by German Alcala And On The Eighth Day [Special Edition] by German Alcala Aug. 23, 2011 $1.99 18827 words Sample 50%
A collection of 50 poems which deal with the story of the author's naive youth and thinking that he knows everything of importance, learning of heartbreak and death, and rising once more a little more mature, ambitious, and broken in the way all good poets should be. Includes Poems: Hurtful Boy, Lunar Children, The Road To Hell, I Hope He Hates You, Prince Charming, God's One Mercy, and Hero
And the Mountain Burns by Karen E. Hoover And the Mountain Burns by Karen E. Hoover Sep. 08, 2011 Free! 3235 words Read a sample
Poems about and inspired by nature.
And What Became of That Looking Glass by William Schumpert And What Became of That Looking Glass by William Schumpert March 24, 2012 $0.99 1260 words Sample 20%
The continuing poetic journal of author William Schumpert.
Andante (poezii) by Adria Martin Andante (poezii) by Adria Martin Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 14253 words Read a sample
Poezii publicate in 2002
Andra pris by Björn Björkegren Andra pris by Björn Björkegren Jan. 15, 2012 Free! 119 words Read a sample
Episk dikt på temat "Bokmärken" som fick andra pris i en poesitävling. Handlar om sjukdomen Alzheimer. Vinnardikten var av postmodernistiskt snitt och säkert mycket bra. Jag begrep emellertid inte mycket av den. That's the mysterious life of art!
Angel of Death by Richard Gerard Angel of Death by Richard Gerard Aug. 31, 2009 Free! 253 words Read a sample
What might happen when you die. Don't worry though, it's a happy tale. If you enjoy reading this, please take the time to write a review or rate it. Just follow the link at the bottom of the book page to do either. Thanks. Thanks also to brookncole for the coverart.
Angel of Mine - A Tribute to Marilyn Hamrick by J. D. Willd Angel of Mine - A Tribute to Marilyn Hamrick by J. D. Willd May 26, 2011 $0.99 13034 words Sample 5%
Angel of Mine is a collection of poems written to honor my late mother, Marilyn Hamrick, her death left me feeling completely alone. Yet, with time and prayer I began to overcome…This is my journey through the first year without her.
Angel Woman by Kim Baughan Angel Woman by Kim Baughan Feb. 21, 2012 Free! 2274 words Read a sample
a collection of shared thoughts of hope and inspiration, to accompany you on your daily life. this special little book is a gift from the soul, and is driven by the belief in eternal love. it offers comfort on many levels, a book of celebration, a book of love.
Angeliad 2005 Laughing Skull of Hamlet by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2005 Laughing Skull of Hamlet by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 07, 2009 $0.99 122338 words Sample 10%
Laughing Skull of Hamlet is a collection of narrative poems written in 2005 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angeliad 2006 Rebirth of Taliesin by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2006 Rebirth of Taliesin by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 07, 2009 $0.99 48715 words Sample 10%
Rebirth of Taliesin is a collection of narrative poems written in 2006 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angeliad 2007 Diamond of Istari by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2007 Diamond of Istari by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 06, 2009 $0.99 89946 words Sample 10%
Diamond of Istari is a collection of narrative poems written in 2007 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angeliad 2008 Lost in Somewhere City by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2008 Lost in Somewhere City by Surazeus Astarius Oct. 06, 2009 $0.99 71550 words Sample 10%
Lost in Somewhere City is a collection of narrative poems written in 2008 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angeliad 2009-1 Labyrinth Of Your Heart by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2009-1 Labyrinth Of Your Heart by Surazeus Astarius Jan. 26, 2010 $0.99 105029 words Sample 10%
Labyrinth Of Your Heart is a collection of narrative poems written in 2009 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angeliad 2009-2 Compass Of My Heart by Surazeus Astarius Angeliad 2009-2 Compass Of My Heart by Surazeus Astarius Jan. 26, 2010 $0.99 102545 words Sample 10%
Compass Of My Heart is a collection of narrative poems written in 2009 from the epic tale Angeliad of Surazeus. These narrative poems explore a wide variety of stories and themes in the human experience from when First Mother rose singing in Lake of Dreams and taught us how to sing the visions of our hearts to share with others what we learned.
Angst & Wrath by Darius McCaskey Angst & Wrath by Darius McCaskey April 08, 2010 You set the price! 4521 words Sample 50%
Written between 1990 and 2000, this volume contains over three dozen tempestuous poems about angst, love, identity, despair, spirituality, and wrath. Mr. McCaskey lays bare his raw teenage emotion with blunt, unforgiving language and a unique willingness to explore structure and syntax. Angst & Wrath is the definitive introduction to the earliest writing of this singular American poet.
Angst, Anger, Love, Hope by Tracy R. Franklin Angst, Anger, Love, Hope by Tracy R. Franklin Nov. 11, 2010 $4.99 11611 words Sample 20%
Both a plaintive cry and an introspective analysis, this book is a calling to account of society and self. It is also a message. To all who know the frustration of moving inside a world that takes no notice, who struggle to become or remain loving under adversity, these poems say, "Me too."
Anguish Exists by Glen Wright Anguish Exists by Glen Wright May 20, 2010 $6.00 16645 words Sample 15%
This is a book of poetics, all about what we think about but are not about... to let it all hang out, it helps to reveal the bout with which we deal, and then some..........
Animal Inspirations by Jonathan Kump Animal Inspirations by Jonathan Kump March 22, 2012 $2.99 6019 words Sample 20%
Animal Inspirations contains 60 poems about furry friends and curious critters. From the silly "What Would You Name Your Porcupine" to the witty "Hogwash", from the fun to read "A Gnu 'N' A Gnat" to the touching "Interview With A Butterfly", Animal Inspirations has been called Clever and Adorable. Enjoy!
Animal Life: Poems by Mario Milosevic Animal Life: Poems by Mario Milosevic Dec. 12, 2010 $5.99 9492 words Sample 10%
A collection of poems by a noted Canadian/American poet on the subject of the creatures we nurture, kill, admire, eat, hate, abandon, fear, cage, breed, protect, slaughter, love, envy, emulate, domesticate, curse, and ignore: animals of all shapes, sizes, and dispositions. Some of these poems have appeared previously in various magazines. The remainder are original to this volume.
Animal Rights Poetry: 25 Inspirational Animal Poems by Jenny Moxham Animal Rights Poetry: 25 Inspirational Animal Poems by Jenny Moxham Jan. 17, 2012 Free! 3807 words Read a sample
Longtime vegan and animal rights campaigner, Jenny Moxham proudly presents Volume 1 of insightful Animal Rights Poetry. These 25 poems were written to inspire kindness and compassion for animals and to raise public awareness about the routine suffering inflicted on them at the hands of man. The poems will hopefully inspire readers to take up the cause for animals.