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The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.

The terrible and long-drawn out siege of Troy, the quarrel of Achilles and Agamemnon, the interactions between Olympian Gods and humans, remains among one of the classic campaigns and the heroism and treachery of the combatants have been unmatched in song and story. It is a literal translation, but prose, and therefore so much easier to understand! This is certainly the version for those who want to know what Homer is about.

A towering epic of adventure, cunning, and the longing for home, The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy. Cursed to wander for ten years across a treacherous sea, the king of Ithaca confronts monsters and gods alike—outwitting the Cyclops, resisting the Sirens’ song, and braving the wrath of Poseidon—while his wife Penelope fends off suitors determined to claim his throne. Rich with suspense, humor, and lyric beauty, Homer’s poem explores what it means to be human: the bonds of family, the cost of pride, the power of endurance, and the pull of memory and home.

The Story of the Universe was inspired by a very old idea—that the universe is one river and that galaxies, stars, planets, and people are all whirls and eddies in the universal flow, arising in the universe as naturally as whirls and eddies arise in a fast-flowing river. The universe arose once upon a time in a place that created time and space. It spread in darkness like an exploding black hole until there was light. It was pure energy in pure symmetry—almost.

Homer's Iliad can justly be called the world's greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion.

One of the great masterpieces of Western literature, The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars. Though the stormy god of the ocean is determined to keep him off course, Odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess Athena on his side.

Our Little Moon is a poetic memoir that voice a mother’s deepest sorrow and everlasting love after the stillborn of her daughter, Luna. Through series of raw reflections, and intimate memories, the author, Jennifer leads the readers through the beauty of early pregnancy, the heartbreak of a sudden loss, and the long, silent road of grief that follows. Written in unfiltered emotions and pure honesty, the book offers comfort to grieving parents and invites others to understand a loss that is often silenced.

Poems and short stories related to life....

Step into a world of raw emotion and unshakeable honesty with this collection of 20 original and captivating poems. From the depths of loss and grief to the heights of resilience and hope, these poems explore the many facets of the human experience.

In Tell Me Another Story, Marucci examines those closest to her—her grandfather, nephew, and husband—as well as those she hardly knows—the women sitting at the next table in the diner; the roofer she meets on the train. Part 1: Me, is comprised of Emmy's own story—raw and personal—while Part 2: You tells the stories of others. With genuine curiosity and tenderness, Marucci asks of herself, her loved ones, and perfect strangers the child's perennial question: "Will you tell me a story?"

ரமயணக கதகள பரதம மழதவம பரவ இரககம ரமயணம, கலதத வனற நறகம ஒர படபப. ரமயணததல வரம பலவற நகழவகளம கதகளம இனறளவம மககளல நனவகரபபடகனறன. ரமயணததல வரம பலவற கதகள எளய நடயல சலலம பததகம இத. இககதகளப படததல ஒடடமதத ரமயணததயம படககம அனபவததப பறலம. லத கபபவன மதல பததகமன 'மகபரதக களக கதகள' பறற வரவறபனத தடரநத வளயகம இவரத இரணடவத நல இத. சறவரகளககம, கழநதகளககக கத சலல நனககம பறறரகளககமன பததகம.

Short stories include biographical, humorous and imaginative fiction. Poetry is sprinkled throughout the book. Stories, essays and poetry cover both serious topics and fun insights. This book includes uplifting, positive and thought-provoking insights. Also, several Christmas stories. Audio version is done in three parts.

The origin of my healing journey began with a seemingly innocent request to God asking him to make a path for me toward a more authentic existence. In return, my life completely flipped upside down and everything I claimed as my truth gradually began to disintegrate. Lavender Heart Tea explores my ongoing healing journey through a collection of love notes to my inner child, monologues to my adult self to better help reparent the inner child, and various short stories and poems that creatively explore various revelations and "ah-ha" moments I've experienced throughout my journey.

Celebrating the spirit of the horse. A message of hope, courage, and grace. Enjoy this unique experience of words, poetry, and music as you journey into the world of horses and healing.

8In her fourth collection, Tina Jordan weaves a spell of intrigue and emotion for the listener as she spins her way through moments of love, loss and hope. From harrowing tales of love lost to the darkness to brief encounters with emanations from a poet's heart, Ms. Jordan paints a rich landscape of sentiment for the listener to savor.

"One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord." So begins "Footprints," a poem written in 1964 by a young woman named Margaret Fishback, who was searching for direction at the crossroads of her life.

When I was in the fourth grade, we had a map of Vietnam on our kitchen wall. When my mother received an airmail letter, she would walk to the map and move one of the stickpins to a new location to see if one of her brothers was in harm’s way in some new hot spot or battle. I spent a lot of time worrying about that map. I had five uncles in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. This is a book about going off to war, a book about coming back home, and a book about those who are left behind. I dedicate this book to those voices, my family, and every voice calling out at times of war.

The story of the cowboy has been much romanticized and made part of a mythology about the American West. Earl’s Own Dakota Odyssey is an update on that myth. What is the actual nitty-gritty of life for a typical ranch hand? The work is hard, without job security, health benefits or retirement accounts. When you get old, no one wants you. That’s the down side. The upside is you live in a world that’s real, surrounded by the day-to-day beauty of God’s creation, called the Great Plains.

As a caregiver to her ailing husband, Debby Hughes found moments of refuge by sitting at her keyboard and allowing the mystical to flow through her fingers. Pondering existential questions, such as "What is this all about?", "How can I better manifest love?", and "Why me?", Hughes took comfort in the quirky, irreverent, and mystically loving presence of writer Anne Lamott and poet Mary Oliver, and allowed herself to be a channel.

"Waiting for the Light to Return - Recollections, Impressions, Stories" by Ann Zalkind is a journey through childhood memories, nostalgic observations, and emotive poetry. The book explores themes of loss and recovery, weaving narratives of hope, resilience, and the search for meaning.