"She passed a hard candy over her shoulder as though whatever was in the tiny wrapper was supposed to make it all better. I clutched the peppermint in my hand and buried my face in the hard leather seat while she explained what was going to happen to me. She promised that I'd be safe from then on." And so begins the journey of Naomi, whose amazing story picks up where the past and future intersect. As Naomi struggles to hide the ugly physical and emotional reminders of yesterday that insist on haunting her dreams, she crosses paths with a young boy, Xavier and his quick-tempered mother, Mona, who both share an interesting story much like her own. Running from Solace is an emotional tale which will send you catapulting on a breathless journey beyond breaking points and will finally lead you to believe in the power of accepting what is to be.

Belinda McKeon’s Solace is an extraordinarily accomplished first novel—a story of a father and son thrown together by tragedy; one clinging to the old country and one plunging into the new. Set in an Ireland that catapulted into wealth at the end of the twentieth century and then suffered a swift economic decline, this is a novel about the conflicting values of the old and young generations and the stubborn, heartbreaking habits that mute the language of love. Tom and Mark Casey are a father and son on a collision course, two men who have always struggled to be at ease with each other. Tom is a farmer in the Irish midlands, the descendant of men who have farmed the same land for generations. Mark, his only son, is a doctoral student in Dublin, writing his dissertation on the nineteenth-century novelist Maria Edgeworth, who spent her life on her family’s estate, not far from the Casey farm. To his father, who needs help baling the hay and ploughing the fields, Mark’s academic pursuit is not man’s work at all, the occupation of a schoolboy. Mark’s mother negotiates a fragile peace. Then, at a party in Dublin, Mark meets Joanne Lynch, a lawyer in training whom he finds irresistible. She also happens to be the daughter of a man who once spectacularly wronged Mark’s father, and whose betrayal Tom has remembered every single day for twenty years. After the lightning strike of devastating loss, Tom and Mark are left with grief neither can share or fully acknowledge. Not even the magnitude of their mutual loss can alter the habit of silence. Solace is a beautiful and moving novel by one of the most exciting new writers to emerge from Ireland.

Jill Osier's poems of quiet attention comprise this 114th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets The hollow more than shape is certain. The 114th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets features Jill Osier's poems of quiet attention to the human and natural worlds. Series judge and critically acclaimed poet Carl Phillips notes, "Osier's is a sensibility unlike any I've encountered before--the poems here are thrilling, and strangely new." In his foreword to the collection, Phillips writes, "Certain mysteries--most of them--remain mysteries in an Osier poem." Despite this, Osier's poetry--distinguished by its brevity, precision, and restraint--offers what Phillips describes as feeling "incongruously (dare I say magically?) like closure, a steady place to land."

"Kaleidoscope of Wisdom: Bhagavad Gita's Prism in Life's Spectrum" offers profound insights into navigating life's diverse challenges. This enlightening book delves into the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, providing guidance for individuals grappling with anger, sin, forgiveness, grief, pride, and various other facets of human experience. With practical wisdom, it addresses issues like loneliness, depression, fear, and temptation, offering a holistic approach to finding peace and purpose. Through the Gita's teachings, readers are empowered to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-discipline, and discover a path to inner harmony amid life's complexities.

Introducing:"THE DISTANCE ECHOES OF LOVE" is a touching story of Mia, a passionate artist, and Ethan, a dedicated environmental advocate. Their love, ignited by chance, endures through the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Amidst their personal growth and shared dreams, their bond grows stronger, illustrating the resilience of true love. Join Mia and Ethan on their heartfelt journey and discover how love can conquer any obstacle. "THE DISTANCE ECHOES OF LOVE" will inspire and move you, making you believe in the enduring power of love. Read it today and let your heart be touched by their beautiful story.

A 17-year-old product of the foster care system is on the cusp of realizing his dream of being a champion distance runner, when a murder spins his already tumultuous life totally out of control.

Tender rhapsodies of innocence, epic renderings of ancient legends and sensual mosaics reflect the nature and complexity of commitment, conflict and destiny. A donation will be made to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial fund on each copy sold of this volume. Individual donations can be made to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, Kensington Palace, London W84PU TO THE MEMORY OF DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES Whose concern for human suffering compelled her to devote her life to the betterment of others and inspired the world with her generosity and courage. Her unique capacity for love and radiant spiritual nature will always be a reminder of our responsibility to the perpetuation of spiritual values. Her refusal to tolerate man's inhumanity to man continues to influence global political affairs, and her compassion and selfless dedication will forever be remembered and embraced. Princess Diana changed not only the collective consciousness of the British nation, but also the collective consciousness of the world, and as a consequence, her love is eternal. Gratitude for her immeasurable contribution to the advancement of humanitarian affairs is inexpressible.