This lovely illustrated children s book written in rhyme paints the journey adoptive families take in order to bring their Russian children home. Follow a couple on their journey and experience the joys and challenges they go through until their child is ultimately united with them. Check it out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Teresa-Travous-Hull/172131412924422. Let s celebrate adoption together!

The My Life and Loves is a controversial and groundbreaking autobiography of Frank Harris, a British-born writer and editor. Published in four volumes between 1922 and 1927, this book chronicles Harris's extraordinary life and his multiple sexual encounters with women from different social classes and countries. It is widely regarded as one of the most scandalous and explicit autobiographies of the 20th century, and continues to provoke discussions and debates among readers and scholars. Harris begins his autobiography by giving a detailed account of his childhood and upbringing in Ireland. He eloquently describes his early years as a rebellious and curious young boy, and his struggles to fit in with his strict religious family. Harris's candid and provocative writing style is apparent from the very beginning, as he fearlessly reveals his sexual thoughts and desires even at a young age. As he moves on to his adulthood, Harris takes the readers on a journey through his various professions and travels. He worked as a schoolteacher, a cowboy in the United States, a newspaper editor, and a friend and confidant to many famous literary figures of his time, such as George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde. Through his vivid and descriptive writing, he immerses the readers into the vibrant and bustling cities of London, Paris, and New York, and provides a glimpse into the cultural and social milieu of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, it is Harris's sexual escapades that have made this autobiography a subject of controversy and criticism. He openly and unapologetically writes about his numerous affairs and encounters with women, including prostitutes, actresses, and even his own students. He also reveals his unconventional sexual preferences, such as his interest in sadomasochism. Harris's frank and explicit descriptions of his sexual encounters were considered scandalous and obscene in his time, and continue to shock and intrigue readers even today. Moreover, the My Life and Loves is not only a story of Harris's sexual exploits, but also a reflection of his philosophical beliefs and his quest for love, happiness, and fulfillment. He delves into his thoughts on religion, politics, and society, and examines the role of sex in human relationships. While some have criticized Harris for his promiscuous lifestyle and his objectification of women, others have praised him for his honesty and courage in challenging the societal norms of his time. My Life and Loves is a compelling and controversial autobiography that offers a fascinating insight into the life of a man who was unafraid to live his life on his own terms. Harris's eloquent and provocative writing style, coupled with his unapologetic honesty, make this book a must-read for those interested in literature, sexuality, and the social dynamics of the early 20th century. However, it must be read with caution, as it may contain language and content that is offensive to some readers. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and influential piece of literature that continues to challenge and inspire readers to this day.

Loves Labors Lost is widely considered Shakespeares most intellectually challenging comedy (Bate, back cover). From its extensive wordplay to the plot machinations, a reader (viewer) is continuously challenged. The recurrent bawdy is another factor that forces one to pay close attention. Thus, the play can be quite satisfying. However, it can become tiresome too, especially considering the high-flown rhetoric of Holofernes. Finally, the discrepancy between the mens view of the women and the womens view of the men should stimulate one to examine whether there is depth to the comedy or whether it is all for fun.

Follow this gripping saga - Book 1: Cassie is a popular girl and she knows it. In fact, when she’s asked to define the person that she is for her school yearbook, she ends up choosing that very word. But popularity can be a fickle thing. When Cassie starts to learn this, she realizes that everything she had built for herself is about to coming crashing down around her. Book 2: Cassie’s moved on from high school and into everything that comes with college. She’s lost interest in the parties and the popularity race that comes with the party scene. In fact she’d much prefer to spend some quiet time with her new friend Sam rather than party the night away, but when he pushes for some fun and her ex Eric seeks her out, she finds herself being pulled into a world that she thought she’d escaped forever. Book 3: Messing around with her ex has gotten Cassie into trouble. So why is she still doing it? When Cassie starts to realize what’s really important she knows that she’s already left it for too long. But is that going to stop her from trying?

Collected here are the complete love poems of May Swenson -- poems full of kindness, of sensuousness, of gentle affection, of love satisfied. As Maxine Kumin writes in her foreword to this collection, "the majority of Swenson's love poems are human you-and-I poems, exquisitely tender and understated." Culled from Swenson's published poetry as well as from her unpublished manuscripts, the poems in this collection provide an intimate glimpse of one of the most beloved American poets of the twentieth century, "a poet of dazzling gifts" (Joyce Carol Oates).

Life is a challenge for 36-year-old Kate Cavanaugh, high school guidance counselor to a motley group of at-risk students. Two years after finding her young husband dead in bed beside her, Kate's storybook life has vanished, and she and her two children are still reeling. Her daughter Charlotte, once a sweet girl, has morphed into an angry, tattooed, tongue-studded teen; and Hunter, Kate's four-year-old, keeps his feelings sealed tight inside and an empty ketchup bottle clasped to his heart. When a tragedy occurs at the Alan B. Shepard High School, it's Kate who finds herself in need of counsel and guidance. What she does next catapults her and her family down an unfamiliar road, on a trajectory into space—toward understanding, forgiveness and healing.