The poems includes in this book were written in the last 10 years. Most of the poems are born out of my reflections on life experiences while some are purely reflections of the mind. Any way they demand serious reading.

Monografie je třetím svazkem edice zabývající se korespondencí Bohuslava Martinů s jeho rodinou v Poličce. Tento svazek obsahuje 56 korespondenčních dokumentů z let 1934 a 1935. Jedná se o korespondenci jednostrannou, dochovaly se pouze dopisy B. Martinů adresované rodině. I přesto lze v těchto dokumentech nacházet unikátní autentická sdělení, v nichž sám Martinů komentuje svou životní i profesní cestu, aby své informace, záměry či postoje sděloval nejbližším rodinným příslušníkům, ale často jejich prostřednictvím i širšímu okruhu přátel v Poličce a v Československu. Dopisy jsou v české verzi předkládány v diplomatickém přepisu včetně jejich faksimile a jsou doplněny poznámkovým aparátem. Monografie je zpracována v česko-anglické podobě. The monograph is the third volume of Bohuslav Martinů's correspondence with his family in Polička. It comprises 56 items of correspondence from 1934 and 1935. Although one-sided, as only letters sent by the composer were preserved, the correspondence contains Martinů's unique and authentic remarks on both his personal and his professional life, in which he shared his news, intentions, and opinions both with his closest relatives and, through them, to a broader circle of friends in Polička and Czechoslovakia. The Czech version provides a true diplomatic transcription of Martinů's manuscript letters and includes facsimiles of the correspondence. Comprehensive annotations give historical context. The monograph includes a parallel English translation.

Monografie je prvním svazkem připravované edice zabývající se korespondencí českého hudebního skladatele Bohuslava Martinů s jeho rodinou v Poličce. Tento svazek obsahuje 61 nejstarších korespondenčních dokumentů (dopisy, pohlednice a telegram) z období od jeho studentských let na pražské konzervatoři v letech 1906–1910 až po konec roku 1931. Jedná se o korespondenci jednostrannou, dochovaly se pouze dopisy Bohuslava Martinů adresované rodině, obdržené dopisy skladatel vzhledem k velkému rozsahu své korespondence nearchivoval. I přesto lze v těchto dokumentech nacházet unikátní autentická sdělení, v nichž sám Martinů komentuje svou životní i profesní cestu. Dopisy jsou představeny v podobě diplomatického přepisu a doplněny poznámkovým aparátem. The monograph is the first volume in a new series that will encompass the correspondence of the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů with his family in Polička. This volume contains 61 of the oldest items of correspondence (letters, postcards, and one telegram) from the time of his studies at the Prague Conservatoire in 1906–1910 until the end of 1931. The correspondence is one-sided as only letters sent by Bohuslav Martinů to his family were preserved; the composer did not keep the letters he received from his family due to the large volume of his correspondence overall. Even so, these documents are unique and authentic expressions, in which Martinů remarks on both his personal and his professional life. The Czech version provides an exact diplomatic transcription of Martinů’s manuscript.

Mara O'Shaughnessy, eighth of thirteen children, longs to escape from the crowded tumult of her family. Her sister Caitlin, quiet but determined, is already involved with the suffragettes. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Woodall lives at Woodall Park with her parents in a world of servanted ease, country pursuits and suitable marriages. Yet in the golden years before World War I, Liverpool Irish and English gentry are to become fatefully, passionately entangled.

How often does fear hold you back from living your life to the fullest? Join New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker Annie F. Downs as she shares a call to embrace the God-given courage living inside you. Annie is the first to admit that she's not exactly the bravest woman in the world. Even now, she still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents' home in Georgia, she's never jumped out of a plane, and she only rides roller coasters to impress guys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each one of us, and she's on a mission to conquer her own fears while encouraging you to do the same. Let's All Be Brave is more than a book; it's a battle cry. Annie uses honest and often humorous illustrations from her own life, contemporary real-life examples from the lives of others, and fascinating biblical stories to challenge you to: Discover God's surprising answers to overcoming fear, uncertainty, and anxiety Let go of the things that hold you back--relationships, comfort zones, expectations, and more Say yes to both small and big things Live boldly and sacrificially for God and others Hold on to hope, trust God, and be brave no matter your circumstances This book is your call to step into those places that require courage, giving you the help you need to take the next step forward—even when it's scary. Praise for Let's All Be Brave: "There are certain types of people who are capable of nudging us toward courage without making us feel small or insignificant, and Annie is at the front of the line. She has done that with Let's All Be Brave, and before you even mean to, you are putting your YES on the table." --Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of For the Love and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

Poetry. Asian American Studies. "Jenny Zhang's poems broadcast themselves with a surrealist anxiety. 'Can't I be my own dream?' she asks. The answer is always yes and always no. With dizzying energy and intelligence, Zhang forages through familial, global, and even anatomical configurations vainly outlining an identity that manifests only to shift and move restlessly on. This book brings to mind a 21st century Whitman, only female, Chinese, and profoundly scatological." Elizabeth Robinson"

A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath. George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There’s just one thing that the two friends don’t know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon! What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face? "When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation.”--B.J. Novak, author of The New York Times bestseller The Book With No Pictures