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Burnt Offerings by Donna Jean Tennis; Poetry; Perfect Bound Donna Jean Tennis's second poetry collection has been published by Curbow Publications. Burnt Offerings, a book of tender, tough, and often witty poems (sometimes labeled "Gothic" by judges). It placed second for ASPS 2001 Book of the Year.

Mulled Memories by Joseph L. Whitten; Poetry; Staple Stitched Collection of 52 poems in various forms: sonnet, villanelle, quatrains and free verse.

Mississippi Delta Women In Prism by Claire T. Feild; Poetry; Perfect Bound In her debut collection, Claire T. Feild offers narrative poems about women living in the Mississippi Delta iin the 1950s and the early 1960s. Many of the poems speak of proprieties revered by these women during a time of placidity that eventually sparked radical change. A darker meaning pervades these poems, for black-white relationships are explored by a writer whose formative years were spent collecting images from the kudzu-covered hills along Highway 49, the sultry cotton fields of the Yazoo Delta, and locales such as Henick's Auto Supply and Goose Egg Park.

Blood Must Bear Your Name by Sue Walker; Poetry; Hard Cover A book about the lasting effects of blood ties.

The Appearance Of Green by Sue Walker; Poetry; Perfect Bound Poems about poets and writers and about family.

DISCOVERING PIGS by CATHERINE MORAN; Poetry; Perfect Bound THIS COLLECTION OF POEMS VIEWS PEOPLE, PLACES AND PIGS AS A PART OFTHE POET'S INSIGHT INTO COPING WITH THE WORLD THAT WE MUST ADDRESS.

WHAT THE MOON KNOWS by SUE SCALF; Poetry; Perfect Bound "This collection is undoubtedly her most mature work and the most unified in theme. The theme is, simply put, loss and survival. And as a leitmotif underlying the poems, there runs the subtle thread of affirmation."

WHAT THE MOON KNOWS by SUE SCALF; Poetry; Perfect Bound "This collection is undoubtedly her most mature work and the most unified in theme. The theme is, simply put, loss and survival. And as a leitmotif underlying the poems, there runs the subtle thread of affirmation."

Rejoice and Bah Humbug! by Joseph L. Whitten; Poetry; Staple Stitched Christmas prose and poems. The title expresses the range of content.

Pinned-on Wings by Betty Spence; Poetry; Perfect Bound Collection of 72 poems written in various forms. Three chapters, Flights of Feeling, Flights of Fancy, and Flights of Faith reflect the poet's devotion to art, message, and faith. "Pinned-on Wings" was runner-up in the ASPS 2004 Book of the Year award.

Live On: Inspirational Poems & Quotes by Vanessa A. Jackson Austin; Poetry; Perfect Bound The Christian poetry & quotes of Live On is written to inspire, uplift, and encourage the downtrodden, the weary, and those who are heavy laden. We must remember that God is always there, and will provide for our needs. No matter the situation one is faced with in life. God will never forsake us.

Searching for Ambergris by Kathleen Thompson; Poetry; Staple Stitched Searching for Ambergris gains its title from a substance secreted by a sperm whale and used as a fixative for perfume, and was very well known in the whaling communities of the 18 C. The cover art is a detail from an engraving by Carolyn Watson. The thread which stitches these poems together is the often ambivalent quest for the perfume of life with its accompanying joys and pains.

Bugs In the System by Travis Tapley; Poetry; Perfect Bound Bugs in the System is a highly notable book of poetry about the trials, tribulations, and ultimate acceptance of life. These poems uniquely and acutely describe the poignancy of life's "hazards and natural disasters," as most of us know it. The poems directly and unapologetically address death, depression, living alone, society, culture, religion, loss, truth, and beauty. They tell the story of all of us-what we hold inside and refuse to let others see. They command our attention and, as you sink deeply into these pages, you will find the themes of universal devastation and joy that unite us all.

Refreshments for the Heart: God's Treasure Chest by Vanessa A. Jackson Austin; Poetry; Perfect Bound Dear Friend, Are you searching for some Refreshments for your Heart? Well, God can refresh you like no one else can. And better yet, God assures us a lifetime of His faithfulness and goodness. God's Holy Word expresses how loving and kind hearted He is. "All scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. Using the scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that is needed to do every good work" (Second Timothy 3:16-17, New Century Version). God's Treasure Chest can refresh any and all kinds of hearts. Why not let God refresh and renew your heart today?

Poetic Panacea by C. Scott Williams; Poetry; Perfect Bound Poetic Panacea is a significant work as the first printed collection by Dr. Williams. While much of the subject matter deals with his observations as a physician, the themes are universal to the human condition.

MEETING MYSELF 'ROUND THE CORNER by CAROL PREJEAN ZIPPERT, COPYWRIGHT 2009 ; Poetry; Hard Cover In her second collection of poems, Carol Prejean Zippert continues to explore the intersecting worlds she inhabits as a woman, a wife and mother, an educator, and African American, a Southerner, a community activists and a writer. Zippert has a rich, musical voice in her poetry, and she is never afraid of her emotions. She let hers readers share her joys as well as her sorrows, her curiosity as well as her certainty.

Dwelling Places: A Poetic Journey Through the Hea by Stephanie Lyas; Poetry; Perfect Bound Dwelling Places: A Poetic Journey Through the Heart is a powerfully-inspired collection of poetry that will illuminate and entertain. It speaks to the power of love and the human spirit. This is no ordindinary journey, but a quest to acknowledge and appreciate our own very special dwelling places.