Fear...there are some who believe it is a naturally ingrained human emotion. Then there are those who believe it is a learned behavior. But what if there was a third alternative? What if... fear were a choice? That very premise is posed within the pages of this book, 'Upon My Windowpane,' in which a young boy is awoken in the middle of a stormy night by a foreboding scratching noise at his window. Because he cannot see the source of this unsettling disturbance through a heavily drawn curtain, he decides he must take action, leaving the warm safety of his bed in order to find answers... from the other 'residents' in his bedroom.

Like Yeats, Swift was both politician and poet, and taking Swift as his subject allowed Yeats to cloak a political message under personal character.".

A collection of the author’s poetry and haiku to delight all ages. Simply written about the wisdom of nature, reality, and childhood experiences.

Mary Ann Caws presents in detail an important feature of modern literary narrative--the setting apart of passages that stand out from the flow of the prose, larger-than-life scenes that seem to hold the essence of the work. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Social alien, Anabelle Effie, slowly but surely steps into the real world, navigating interpersonal relationships and her own personal turmoil during her attempt to experience normalcy. In meeting the captivating Freddie Donovan, he becomes her new goal of possession but with one serious problem standing in her way: his best friend, Lola Malvolia. Lola and Anabelle find themselves going head-to-head in the pursuit of being Freddie's favourite, yet when wrong turns and tragedies strike, Lola and Anabelle realise that their need for one another is ever apparent. But does this vigilante duo survive the lies, manipulation, and desire for revenge?

The thoughts expressed by the poetry you just read were hopeful of allowing you to enjoy reading the poetry and to afford you some solace, something to think about""a laugh or two.

The Dalai Lama has represented Buddhism as a religion of non-violence, compassion, and world peace, but this does not reflect how monks learn their vocation. This book shows how monasteries use harsh methods to make monks of men, and how this tradition is changing as modernist reformers—like the Dalai Lama—adopt liberal and democratic ideals, such as natural rights and individual autonomy. In the first in-depth account of disciplinary practices at a Tibetan monastery in India, Michael Lempert looks closely at everyday education rites—from debate to reprimand and corporal punishment. His analysis explores how the idioms of violence inscribed in these socialization rites help produce educated, moral persons but in ways that trouble Tibetans who aspire to modernity. Bringing the study of language and social interaction to our understanding of Buddhism for the first time, Lempert shows and why liberal ideals are being acted out by monks in India, offering a provocative alternative view of liberalism as a globalizing discourse.

Morey Eisenberg has led a remarkable life that has now become a snapshot of 20th century history. Born in 1922, Morris' life has spanned the horse and buggy to the age of WiFi and iPads. Born to immigrant parents from Israel and Romania, Morris' life is also that of a Jew's journey in America from Ellis Island to success in a land of freedom. Along the way Morris went from dirt poor chicken farmer to millionaire. He traveled the world, met some amazing people. Lived through union strikes sitting with a gun in his backyard to protect his family and come to enjoy having his grandson's sitting on his knees. Journey through an American life -- the life through the window pane. . .

Look out for the original series—starring Peyton List, Brent Rivera, Liana Liberato, Ajiona Alexus, and Dylan Sprayberry—now streaming on Hulu! McKenna’s mission to save her friends from their predicted deaths continues in the second installment in the Light as a Feather series that’s perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! The deadly game continues… Olivia and Candace are dead, both casualties of Violet’s deadly game of Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board. McKenna and Mischa are the only ones left, and having failed to locate and destroy the source of Violet’s power, her curse still abounds, eager to claim more lives. What does Violet want? And how can she be stopped? Armed with a mysterious package containing clues, as well as a little help from the beyond, McKenna hopes to end this once and for all…before it’s too late.

In life, have we ever been catapulted to a comfortable stratosphere? And suddenly, one day, we can’t believe we’ve been dropped in the middle of nowhere. That is what happened in the complex lives of the two main characters, Pastor David Wyan and his wife, Debora Wyan. The unimaginable lurked around every corner, waiting to trip them up and totally destroy them. Incredible demands were forced in their lives. How did they manage to stay sane in their little Christian community? Buried beneath these pages, there is an army of hidden, dark secrets. Some of them leave our thoughts and imaginations at the edge of steep, rocky cliffs. And other secrets drive us to a place of stolen identity. Nevertheless, whenever we love something, we fight incredibly hard to take back our control and what is rightfully ours. This story is provocative, alluring, riveting, heart-wrenching, and enthralling.