From the author of Running after Prefontaine and Run for Your Life: A Manifesto comes a collection of essential writings on running. Parker is at his best here celebrating the kind of playful running that any runner can enjoy. The Joy of Running qua Running is a light-hearted and light-footed jog through our most human … Read more
Her household is bright and filled with interesting traditions. Can she find the courage to share her vibrant world with the kids at school?Five-year-old Zoey brims with enthusiasm. Thriving alongside her brothers, the fun and happy little girl loves the variety of foods, music, and customs that are part of her diverse family. But when … Read more
On 19 August 1812, lookouts of the British frigate HMS Guerriere spotted the American frigate, USS Constitution. Captain James Dacres, Guerriere’s commander, was eager for a fight and confident of victory. He had the weight of Britain’s naval reputation and confidence behind him. Yet when the guns fell silent Guerriere was a shattered hulk and … Read more
This debut collection of short stories from author Michael E Smidts takes the reader from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of the solar system, from bygone eras to the distant future and everywhere in between. Each story is captured in exactly one hundred words and will spark your imagination and self-reflection. … Read more
It’s This contemplates relationships, identity, love, loss, and radical transformation, finding acceptance, joy, and growing peace, as the speaker practices meditation, and falls more deeply in love with her wife. Employing spare, musical language and humor, and suffused with light, these vivid poems flash back to the speaker’s past, as they practice empathy and compassion … Read more
Seventeen-year-old April has spent her childhood in therapy, learning to dismiss her imaginary friends as just that: imaginary. Now, as a college freshman, she hopes to leave behind the whispers and cruel rumors that have plagued her for years. When April begins to embrace her newfound independence, her world is turned upside down when she … Read more
“Lily’s Wondrous World: A Day in the Park” is a delightful tale that captures the joy and excitement of childhood friendships. Lily is a young girl who goes to the park and meets a rabbit named Benny, a squirrel named Nutty, and a dog named Rusty. Together they set off on an adventure playing games, enjoying … Read more