A selection of lyrical and passionate poetry by the Victorian poet features works from his collections "Dramatic Lyrics," "Dramatic Romances and Lyrics," "Men and Women," "Dramatis Personae," and his later works.

While observing exotic animal trainers for her acclaimed book Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used these training techniques with the human animals in her own life–namely her dear husband, Scott? In this lively and perceptive book, Sutherland tells how she took the trainers’ lessons home. The next time her forgetful husband stomped through the house in search of his mislaid car keys, she asked herself, “What would a dolphin trainer do?” The answer was: nothing. Trainers reward the behavior they want and, just as important, ignore the behavior they don’t. Rather than appease her mate’s rising temper by joining in the search, or fuel his temper by nagging him to keep better track of his things in the first place, Sutherland kept her mouth shut and her eyes on the dishes she was washing. In short order, Scott found his keys and regained his cool. “I felt like I should throw him a mackerel,” she writes. In time, as she put more training principles into action, she noticed that she became more optimistic and less judgmental, and their twelve-year marriage was better than ever. What started as a goofy experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, even the clerk at the post office. In the end, the biggest lesson she learned is that the only animal you can truly change is yourself. Full of fun facts, fascinating insights, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips, What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage describes Sutherland’s Alice-in-Wonderland experience of stumbling into a world where cheetahs walk nicely on leashes and elephants paint with watercolors, and of leaving a new, improved Homo sapiens.

What do men really need from their wives? And what is the best way for wives to meet those needs? This engaging and thoroughly biblical guide demonstrates that a woman meets her husband's needs most effectively by maintaining her own vibrant personal relationship with Christ. Filled with useful tools that will help women understand their husbands better, this enlightening resource includes... ideas for dealing with addictions, infidelity, and financial challenges explanations of personality types and love languages resources that offer help for the helper A study guide at the end of the book makes this a perfect tool for individual or small group use.

What does a man need most from his wife? Arlene Pellicane, author of 31 Days to a Younger You, asked numerous husbands that question. Based on their answers, Pellicane identified five keys that will give wives a new appreciation and understanding of how to love and care for their mates. Domestic tranquility—A husband needs a peaceful haven. Respect—A husband needs to be honored in his home. Eros—A husband needs a fulfilling sex life. Attraction—A husband needs to be attracted to his wife. Mutual activities—A husband needs to have fun with his wife. Along with identifying a husband’s needs, Pellicane provides practical instruction to motivate and equip wives to show their husbands the care and affection they long for. Every day a wife is either building her husband up or tearing him down. This book offers wives a 31-day, no holding back, life-changing building program for their marriages.

Resolving to leave her secrets behind when she gets married, a young lawyer is strangely drawn to a convicted killer during her first murder case in ways that shape her psychologically charged relationship with a young neighbor years later.

Struggling with bedroom boredom? Not loving your post-baby body? Wish you had more me-time to thrive as a confident, powerful woman? Feeling stuck in the “Mom Zone?” What’s a mama to do? The Mommy Mojo Makeover is an uplifting guide designed to inspire mothers to rediscover their sensual self-confidence, reconnect with their bodies, and reignite the spark in their relationships. Sex and relationship expert Dana B. Myers delivers 28 inspiring and practical tools, interactive exercises, and real-life anecdotes that’ll leave women feeling like a happier, sexier mama—one who is more deeply satisfied within herself and her relationship. This encouraging guide will help both new and seasoned mamas learn to take action—to define and create exactly what she wants in life, motherhood, and romantic partnership. Expect to say goodbye to the Mom Zone, exhaustion, and resentment and say hello to increased energy, libido, self-confidence, and a new, vivacious you!

Great marriages happen when spouses are supportive and loving. In the hustle of life, it’s easy to forget to share the positives about a spouse. Insightful wife and author Annie Chapman draws on her 30-year marriage to offer key areas a wife can watch to discover unique ways her husband makes a difference and then gives specific suggestions for telling him... his needs are noticed, understood, and supported his opinions are wanted and respected his thoughtfulness shines when he meets family needs his work is admired his interactions with his kids makes a tremendous impact Annie provides a wealth of ideas for letting a husband know he is loved and encouraging him to be the man God created him to be. Private and public affirmations assure a man he is important and vital, which help him excel at home, at work, and in the community.