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Walking Gentry Home: A Memoir of My Foremothers in Verse

An "extraordinary" (Laurie Halse Anderson) young poet traces the lives of her foremothers in West Tennessee, from those enslaved centuries ago to her grandmother, her mother, and finally herself, in this stunning debut celebrating Black girlhood and womanhood throughout American history. "A masterpiece that beautifully captures the heartbreak that accompanies coming of age for Black girls becoming Black women."-Evette Dionne, author of Lifting as We Climb, longlisted for the National Book Award Walking Gentry Home tells the story of Alora Young's ancestors, from the unnamed women forgotten by the historical record but brought to life through Young's imagination; to Amy, the first of Young's foremothers to arrive in Tennessee, buried in an unmarked grave, unlike the white man who enslaved her and fathered her child; through Young's great-grandmother Gentry, unhappily married at fourteen; to her own mother, the teenage beauty queen rejected by her white neighbors; down to Young in the present day as she leaves childhood behind and becomes a young woman. The lives of these girls and women come together to form a unique American epic in verse, one that speaks of generational curses, coming of age, homes and small towns, fleeting loves and lasting consequences, and the brutal and ever-present legacy of slavery in our nation's psyche. Each poem is a story in verse, and together they form a heart-wrenching and inspiring family saga of girls and women connected through blood and history. Informed by archival research, the last will and testament of an enslaver, formal interviews, family lore, and even a DNA test, Walking Gentry Home gives voice to those too often muted in America: Black girls and women.

Alora Young (Author), Alora Young (Narrator)

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Aber bei dir ist Licht: Gebete, Gedichte und Gedanken aus dem Gefängnis

Dietrich Bonhoeffers Gebete, Gedichte und andere Texte, die er in der Zeit von 1943-1945 im Gefängnis in Berlin-Tegel verfasst hat, sind nicht nur wichtige Zeugnisse des Widerstands gegen das NS Regime, sie geben dem Leser vor allem Anteil am Geistlichen Leben des Christen Dietrich Bonhoeffer und sind vielleicht die bekanntesten und bedeutendsten Texte von Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Die Haft bedeutete für Bonhoeffer die Trennung von Familie und seiner Verlobten, von Freunden und Weggefährten und auch von seiner Arbeit. In den Gebeten und Gedichten verarbeitet er aber nicht nur diesen Verlust seines bisherigen Lebens – er schaut auf die kommenden Generationen und die Zukunft und weiß sich in allen Kämpfen und Anfechtungen, 'von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen': 'In mir ist es finster, aber bei dir ist das Licht.' In diesem Buch sind die Texte von Dietrich Bonhoeffer ohne wissenschaftliche Erläuterung wiedergegeben, denn sie sind nicht zur Analyse gedacht, sondern zum mitbeten und meditieren. In seinen Einführungen erläutert Peter Zimmerling die zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergründe und die Bedeutung der Beziehung Bonhoeffers zur seiner Familie, zu seiner Verlobten Maria von Wedemeyer und zu seinem Freund Eberhard Bethge. Damit ermöglicht er auch demjenigen Leser, der sich noch nicht intensiv mit Bonhoeffer auseinandergesetzt hat, die Texte tiefer zu verstehen und einzuordnen. Enthält folgende Texte Bonhoefffers: Nach zehn Jahren, Traupredigt aus der Zelle, Gebete für Gefangene, Weihnachtsgruß (1943), Gedanken zum Tauftag von Diedrich Wilhelm Rüdiger Bethge (Mai 1944), Meditationen zu den Herrnhuter Losungen, Gedicht 'Vergangenheit', Gedicht 'Glück und Unglück', Ausarbeitung über die erste Tafel der zehn Worte Gottes, Gedicht 'Wer bin ich?', Gedicht 'Christen und Heiden', Gedicht 'Nächtliche Stimmen', Entwurf für eine Arbeit, Gedicht 'Stationen auf dem Wege zur Freiheit', Gedicht 'Der Freund', Gedichte 'Der Tod des Mose' und 'Jona', Gedicht 'Von guten Mächten'.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Author), Hanno Herzler (Narrator)

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Astrology Poetry 101: Cypher

Drop in on this whimsical non-linear prose between the signs of the Zodiac. Moderated by Professor Emeritus. There is beach boy Aquarius, soulful Pisces, grumpy Taurus, Virgo the peacemaker - you get the idea. Gregory Sulface prose here on display is cubist surrealism. A one of a kind! Imagine when the zodiac signs have all gathered together, maybe sharing some drinks and having a long chat—in poetry. Will they talk about who is more fun? Will they point fingers at who is being dramatic? Or would they talk about the people who represent them and if these people were representing their signs very well? Will these signs be friends? Will Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius throw fire at other signs? Will Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces douse everyone else with water? Will the earth (Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo) and air (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) signs meet? There would surely be intriguing topics and heightened emotions involved in this party. If you want to eavesdrop, get a copy of Astrology Poetry 101: Cypher.

Gregory Sulface (Author), Alex Hyde-White (Narrator)

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Remembranzas Añejas: Cuando el Pasado nos Acecha con su Poesía

¿Idolatraste a quien jamás te amó o acaso se dejó adorar tu frío corazón de piedra? ¿Te sedujo la hermosura de su adolescencia o lo imposible de un amor prohibido? ¿Has fantaseado al recordar aquella ocasión en que tuviste el mejor sexo de tu vida? Si la voz de tu pasado te respondió afirmativamente deberías escuchar estos poemas. La voz que narra este poemario transformado en audiolibro te hablará del Amor como protagonista permanente de la vida y de la Mujer como la musa que lo inspira y lo deshoja, siempre venerada cual objeto de culto o admirada como obra de arte que el autor enaltece y mitifica. El pasado es fiera astuta que simula haber muerto mientras ruge en los oídos del presente y se asoma a los ojos del futuro. No hay manera de esquivarlo. Tus memorias del ayer son instantáneas que habitan tu añoso inconsciente como Remembranzas Añejas que acechan, esperando su momento, tras el velo nebuloso del tiempo. Te invito a escuchar estas románticas historias. Cabalga en estas rimas, desanda tus pasos bien atrás, revive la ocasión en que una mirada inquieta encendió ansiedades en tus manos y galopes en tu pecho. Apréstate a un hondo viaje a tu interior y reconoce en estos versos tus propias anécdotas de antaño, ahora convertidas en la poesía evocadora de tus viejos amores. ¿Recuerdas tu reacción de aquel día en que esperabas y tu amante no llegó a la cita? ¿Aún te quema el fuego de aquel idilio a escondidas entre un profesor y su alumna? ¿Fuiste aventura fugaz de quien decía amarte y a la vez llevaba una infiel doble vida? Este audiolibro te dará las respuestas que buscas.

Carlos Estrada Monteagudo (Author), Sergio Crispín (Narrator)

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The Poetic Vibrations of a Matured Butterfly

The Poetic Vibration of a Matured Butterfly is poetic journey of prose poetry, thoughts, and parables about the quiddity of humankind. The cyclonic interactions and divisions that causes movement, and sometimes turbulent development on the road called Life. It has been divided into three sections of transition: (1) Rites of Passage (2) Valley of Passions (3) Philosophical Roads. The Poetic Vibrations of a Matured Butterfly ends with a profound message of Hope.

Arthur Lee Conway (Author), Michael Johnson (Narrator)

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Help Me, God, I'm a Parent: Honest Prayers for Hectic Days and Endless Nights

Read by the author. Trade your fear and anxiety about your children for peace, calm, and confidence in the God who loves and guides you as you parent. Bestselling author and mom blogger Bunmi Laditan vulnerably shares the prayers she's prayed for her children as inspiration for your own prayer life. Refreshingly relatable, bravely honest, and deeply heartwarming, Help Me, God, I'm a Parent meets you right where you're at and gives voice to the thoughts everyone--even you--has about parenthood that they are afraid to say out loud. In the way only she can, Bunmi echoes the same fears, joys, delights, loneliness, regrets, and love you have in your heart through prayers that . . . - Bask in the awe and wonder of parenting - Savor joyous moments and big accomplishments - Make you laugh when you need it most - Rejoice in the love you have for your children and the love God has for you - Alleviate worry and anxiety about your children and their futures - Bestow peace and calm in those I'm-at-the-end-of-my-rope moments - Seek wisdom when the advice of the world fails you - Offer humble thanks to a good God for the blessings we see and those we don't No prayer is more powerful than the one prayed by a parent for their child. Experience today how prayer can change not only your own life but the lives of your children.

Bunmi Laditan (Author), Bunmi Laditan (Narrator)

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The Unwinding - and Other Dreamings (Unabridged)

This book is a companion to The Unwinding. It contains within images that tell stories, but it reads like a silent film. Each of the images is an invitation to dream. The tales of this silent edition are not pinned to the page by words. Each dreamer will find their own path, perhaps a new one each time they return. The illustrations are intended to inspire: there is space to draw and write, to paint dreams and stories, thoughts and verse, in new worlds, wherever your pen may guide you.

Jackie Morris (Author), Bethany Porter (Narrator)

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Aesop's Fables

Enjoy classic tales such as “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” in this reimagined collection of Aesop’s Fables. Retold with simple-to-read, lyrical poetry, Aesop's Fables: A Poetic Primer is an excellent introduction to this classic. Parents can now introduce their kids to familiar tales like “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and many more! Together children and parents can read and then discuss the many virtues and vices embodied in the fables by reading through the character development section in the back of the book! Poetic Primers’ character development sections teach children the virtues or vices presented in each story and provide reflection questions to help the reader put these timeless lessons into practice. Additionally, Aesop's Fables features QR code access to a free animated video version of the book. Watch the beautiful illustrations come to life and excite the child’s imagination. The video book is complemented with a full cast of character voices and sound effects, perfect for younger readers and auditory learners. Plus, parents can now rest easy knowing that all books in our Poetic Primer series are free of adult content and filtered for an approachable reading level for younger readers. Now children can be introduced to great classics at an earlier age.

B.B. Gallagher (Author), Kevin Gallagher (Narrator)

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Life’s a Mango

FROM MUNDANE TO MAGIC. A keen awareness of this present moment, and real gratitude for it, will bring you ever closer to the inner joy you long for. In Life's a Mango, Jen Compton applies universal ideas to remind us that there's always a kinder way of dealing with life's situations. The Sioux Indians said that the longest journey we will ever take is from the head to the heart. Jen's book is a travel companion to help you get there – in a soothing, inspiring way. Using parts of the mango as metaphors – the skin, the brown bits, the flesh and the seed – Jen's inspirational poetry sheds a more positive, compassionate light on life. It will make you smile, reflect, and ultimately it will help to bring our the best version of you! Everyone from five-year-olds to centenarians will find guidance, truth and hope here. Open this book at any page and be instantly uplifted by a feel-good message. Now with mandalas to colour and journal pages, this book is a very special edition to your bedside or coffee table collection.

Jen Compton (Author), Jen Compton (Narrator)

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Maid for Four: Dirty Billionaire Boss, Gangbang

Tala Melton (Author), A.J. Leavitt (Narrator)

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Maid for Creaming: Dirty Billionaire Boss

Tala Melton (Author), A.J. Leavitt (Narrator)

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Why I Was Late

With kitchen-table candour and empathy, Charlie Petch's debut collection of poems offers witness to a decades-long trans/personal coming of age, finding heroes in unexpected places. Why I Was Late fuses text with performance, bringing a transmasculine wisdom, humour, and experience to bear upon tailgates, spaceships, and wrestling rings. Fierce, tender, convention re-inventing-Petch works hard. And whether it's as a film union lighting technician, a hospital bed allocator, a Toronto hot dog vendor, or a performer/player of the musical saw, the work is survival. Heroes are found in unexpected places, elevated by both large and small gestures of kindness, accountability and acceptance. No subject-grief, disability, kink, sexuality, gender politics, violence-is off limits. A poet so good at drag they had everyone convinced that they were a woman for the first forty years of their life, Petch has somehow brought the stage and its attendant thrills into the book. Better late than. And better.

Charlie Petch (Author), Charlie Petch (Narrator)

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