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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.

Within the Heart and Soul by Roger C. Bull; Poetry; "Within the Heart and Soul" is a collection of the author's poetry spanning a 49 year period, 1957 to 2006. This is a spiral bound book, 8 1/2" x 11" with 28# ivory color paper. It is suitable for coffee table use. Most of the poems are in the style of free verse. The author considers his work to be "laymen's" poetry. Though he has 20 years of education, he prefers to write in terms that is understood by the "everyday" person. The poems cover many topics and experiences. Due to the author's George Plimpton-lifestyle, much of his work covers the effects of crime, heart break, domestic violdence, murder, and other life events.

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.