All American Poem embraces the ecstatic nature of our daily lives. Introduction by Tony Hoagland.

Resistance and persistence collide in Alberto Rios’s sixteenth book, Not Go Away Is My Name, a book about past and present, changing and unchanging, letting go and holding on. The borderline between Mexico and the U.S. looms large, and Ríos sheds light on and challenges our sensory experiences of everyday objects. At the same time, family memories and stories of the Sonoron desert weave throughout as Ríos travels in duality: between places, between times, and between lives. In searching for and treasuring what ought to be remembered, Ríos creates an ode to family life, love and community, and realizes “All I can do is not go away. / Not go away is my name.”

Me & Coffee is a poetry collection about love, broken hearts, lost and found. This poetry collection captures the reality of a love life, a heavy reality story after the breakup. Love poems for people who love someone, but don't end up together. A cup of coffee and blank paper such as a partner, helping to overcome emotions, the feelings deep within while waiting for the loved one to come home. At some point, there comes a realization when time slaps with reality. Time to let go of what has been lost and accepted that there is no way going back, but move on even though with a heavy heart. In the end, it's worth it.

An Annie Dillard-style writing book that follows the writer's life as much as her philosophy about creativity and writing. Aspiring and accomplished writers will find a place to breathe, in both the memoir-stories and tips that seamlessly address major aspects of creative life-from inspiration to individual voice; from helpful habits, networking and publishing, to reasons we create and write. Says the first chapter, "There are so many things standing in my way this morning, I can hardly begin. Yet I've heard there are rumors of water. Maybe that is enough." And apparently it is. --- named a Best Book of 2011, Englewood Review of Books and Hearts & Minds Books

Ron Padgett's playful, nonchalant poetry is all delightful circumstance without the pomp.

Sip your coffee nice and slow is a collection of poems and short essays written by Sumita Bhagwat over a span of 8 years. Most of them are inspired by people and incidents in her life and intend to be warm life lessons.

The Great Depression was one of the most traumatic events of recent American history. Although this period has been studied extensively, one rich source of material has remained virtually untouched. In this study Donald W. Whisenhunt has analyzed, and provided context for, the vast collection of poetry and song lyrics in the Hoover and Roosevelt presidential libraries to assess another aspect of American public opinion.