"Like love itself, the poems in this book are spirited and profound; they are sappy and saccharine; they are spiteful and vindictive; and they are sexy and playful." Whispering Lunacies represents a journal of the author's love and loss over the years; through his love poems, this is his map of the heart'. Everyone has a map. Everyone has experienced the Joy of Love, and the Despair of Loss. This "map" will take you along on the author's personal love journey - through sharp curves and open highway, past roadblocks and trainwrecks, and though all seasons and weather conditions. Eventually, we all come home. Along the way, the emotions and experiences we discover can only help us to better understand this crazy trip called love. Presented in a touching, hopeful, irreverent, funny and often heartbreaking style, Whispering Lunacies is a book which all readers, male and female, will relate to on some level. The Joy of Love, the despair of loss, commitment, dismissal, long-distance longings, unrequited love, unfulfilled passion, disappointment, ecstasy, jealousy, faithfulness, infidelity, adultery, good and bad and kinky sex, new love and old love, fond memories and failed marriages, first dates, bad dates, one-night stands, independence, co-dependency, hurt feelings, bruised egos, bruised bodies, amazing orgasms, beautiful images, foreign affairs, troubled times, strippers and secretaries, bonding and bondage, grand and gruesome collaborations, spiritual connections, religious experiences, double-crossing, messy endings, happy endings, platonic love, deceit, deception, blue skies and desert islands, puppy love, bear hugs, horseplay, gambling, baggage, psychological damage, mind games, stargazing, moonlight, sun worship, fetishes, fantasy, flings, candlelight, springtime, winter blues, whining, courting, seasides, lusty looks, nasty breakups, massages, stalkers, body art, sorcery, sordid pasts, vows, politics, co-habitation, car trouble, white lies, laughing and true love. Have you been on this journey? Does your "map" have similar signposts? The author relates: "Hopefully, Whispering Lunacies will strike a chord in every readers' heart, and encourage others to tell their own stories through poetry."

A riveting, modern-day gothic tale about a woman who succumbs and then must save herself from a dark lover That night was the first time I tasted champagne—French he told me, and as I loved all things French I was enchanted. I barely remember what we said—only that I did most of the talking: about leaving the South, my dreams of becoming a writer, my thoughts of Harlem . . . and of you. He said very little, only this: "The moment I saw you I knew you would be mine forever. And even death, even that, could not part us." Jocelyn's life feels empty, devoid of passion and purpose. After she finds a journal written by her "doomed" great-grandmother, Caprice, she is spellbound by her story: the escape from a loveless marriage, her seduction by a nameless lover who is both "demon and savior." Then, as if stepping out of a dream, Jocelyn meets Asa, her mysterious next door neighbor. Asa is charming, handsome, and daring and, as if by magic, she is drawn into his hedonistic lifestyle. Yet there is something unsettling about Asa. Luna is suspicious of this man, and although Jocelyn is dismissive of Luna and amused by her friend's warnings, she can't completely ignore them. She begins to wonder if things with Asa aren't quite what they seem.

Naturalist Gerald Durrell recalls his expedition to South America to find exotic animals in this follow-up to A Zoo in My Luggage. After bringing multiple species of African animals back to the Channel Island of Jersey to populate their new zoo, British naturalist Gerald Durrell and his wife followed their passion for wildlife preservation on a journey to South America. With a team of helpers, they spent eight months on safari searching for exotic specimens. Through windswept Patagonian shores and tropical forests in the Argentine, from ocelots to penguins, fur seals to parrots to pumas, the author who inspired the public television drama The Durrells in Corfu captures the landscape and its inhabitants with his signature charm and humor. Filled with adventure, exploration, and the spirit of conservation, The Whispering Land is a memoir that animal lovers of all ages will enjoy. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.

In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight. One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.

A class field trip unlocked a whole new world. The Gift may have skipped a generation — but now it has come back, stronger than ever. Although, it’s not the only thing that has returned to the cities of the lost. More and more Gifteds and Nons alike are disappearing, and now it’s up to a handful of “average” kids to find out who’s behind the series of abductions — and most importantly, to get these people back. Eleven-year-old Zarina, along with five other girls previously living the average Non life, tumbles into a new reality that she’s expected to accept. But there’s simply one problem: no matter what happens, this world seems to be anything but normal. Will she be able to juggle both lives? All of her Gifts? And before anything else — will they be able to face the dark force abducting people? Ayesha wrote this book as an eleven-year-old herself. She was able to publish the book when she was thirteen.

In this compelling follow-up to "Surviving the Shadows", ACW continues Lunas harrowing journey in "Breaking the Shadows: Luna's Path to Healing". After escaping an abusive childhood, Luna faces new challenges when a night out at a club leads to a traumatic assault. Struggling with confusion and pain, she turns to her therapist for help, only to find herself spiraling into destructive behaviors like drinking, partying and drugs. As Lunas life unravels further with a devastating betrayal, she reaches a turning point. With the support of therapy and a newfound commitment to self-care, Luna begins to rebuild her life, learning to trust again and finding strength within herself. Breaking the Shadows is a poignant exploration of trauma and recovery, offering hope and resilience for those navigating their own paths to healing.

Dive into "Whispers in the Moonlight", a riveting tale of historical intrigue and timeless romance. On the serene shores of Luna Bay, Sarah, a passionate historian, uncovers an old diary that leads her on a journey through the town's maritime mysteries, revealing the tragic love story of the Leviathan's ill-fated voyage. As Sarah delves deeper, her path intertwines with Alex, a kindred spirit with eyes that mirror the sea's hidden depths. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of clues that whisper of a treasure shrouded within the bay's legends. But some stories, especially those obscured by time's passage, carry dangers of their own. The closer they get to the truth, the more they find themselves entangled in a web of secrecy and power. Their quest resurrects a history that Luna Bay had long kept silent—an odyssey that transcends the mere discovery of sunken shipwrecks. It's a journey of the heart, where every resolution sings with the echoes of a love reborn. Join Sarah and Alex as they stitch together the fragments of the past, facing down the shadows that threaten their peace. What emerges is more than the revelation of a sunken ship's secrets—it's the unfolding of a bond that weathers the storm of dark revelations, giving life to a love story as profound as the depths from which it surfaced. "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a narrative embroidered with adventure, enigma, and heart-stopping moments that cement love and history's enduring legacy. Will the echoes of the past lead Sarah and Alex to the truth, or will they be consumed by the mysteries that Luna Bay harbors beneath its waves? "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a book that will appeal to fans of beach read mystery romance, coastal romance mystery, and nautical heritage. It is a story of small town romance with a secret, romantic suspense set on the coast, and seaside love story with a twist. You will be captivated by the characters as they explore the coastal town secrets and find a love that whispers in the moonlight. Don't miss this thrilling and enchanting book.

"Eldridge's Echoes" transports readers to the enchanting town of Eldridge, where the chosen one, Emily Harper, alongside a mischievous pixie and noble centaur, unravels the mysteries of Eldrion. Crafted by Aman Shresth, this tale seamlessly blends fantasy and reality, celebrating the enduring magic of storytelling, unity, and the boundless wonder that echoes through the ages. Immerse yourself in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the whispers in the wind carry the promise of endless enchantment.

The lives of three friends are forever changed when they decide to abandon their dreams of starting a legitimate business and become involved with the criminal underworld. Impaired by overindulgences in sex, drugs and alcohol, they pursue a dangerous existence in furtherance of their criminal enterprise. Havoc ensues as their lives spiral out of control. Murder becomes the means by which bad business is settled, and the three friends become the ruthless killers of anyone who stands in the way of their ill-conceived paths to success! As they accumulate wealth on the fast track to becoming rich, they become targets of opportunity for any criminal element who becomes aware of their success. Now, in addition to advancing their own criminal ambitions, the three friends must also focus on protecting their ill-gotten gains, as well as their own lives. In doing so, they become more vicious and cunning than anyone, including themselves, ever thought possible. Murder rains down upon their enemies like a late summer afternoon thunderstorm in the South Carolina Low Country. Killing becomes a way of life and the more they venture into the domain of criminality, the easier it becomes. It's no surprise when the three friends find that their exploits have attracted the attention of local, state, and federal authorities who have formed a task force aimed at taking them down. But the end results are far worse than anyone could have imagined. In some way or another, the three friends and their adversaries all suffer wretchedly. For some, it is an ordeal that drives them into insanity. Others die quickly, while the most ill-fated suffer deaths in the most horrific ways possible. But in the end, everyone gets what they deserve. Well...maybe not everyone. It's a cruel world out there... for some folks anyway!

Drawing from his own, specific experience, Margulies has indeed created what he calls "a window to the world" at large. The bits and pieces and detritus of our culture have been used to construct a powerful drama about a new and devastating age of anxiety in the United States. July 7, 1994 ranks as an important work by a gifted and growing American playwright."-Chicago Tribune This new anthology by Donald Margulies collects his best short plays and monologues written over the past 24 years. Taken as a whole, the work is an extraordinary representation of a particularly American reality of the twentieth century. His language is exquisite and deceptive in its simplicity, wherein the larger questions of our daily existence emerge and are clarified. The volume contains three major one-act plays including July 7, 1994, the hit of the 1995 Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Pitching to the Stars, a darkly comic look at the writers lot in Hollywood; and Luna Park, an elegiac look at the American past and the immigrant experience, based on a short story by Delmore Schwartz. The volume also includes fifteen other short plays and monologues. Donald Margulies is the author of numerous plays, including Dinner with Friends and Collected Stories, both being filmed for television by HBO and PBS. Mr. Margulies lives with his wife and son in New Haven, Connecticut, where he teaches playwriting at Yale University. Also available by Donald Margulies Dinner with Friends PB $11.95 1-55936-194-8 a_? USA Collected Stories PB $11.95 1-55936-152-2 a_? USA Sight Unseen and Other Plays PB $16.95 1-55936-103-4 a_? USA