These political poems employ humor to challenge the cultural norms of American society, focusing primarily on racism, social injustices and inequality. Simultaneously, the poems take on a deeper, personal level as it carefully deconstructs identity and the human experience, piecing them together with unflinching logic and wit. Olzmann takes readers on a surreal exploration of discovery and self-evaluation.

Un guide simple et concis pour retrouver ou conserver l'estime de soi Chacun aspire secrètement à trouver l'amour de sa vie sans réellement savoir la dimension profonde de ce terme. En effet, dans un monde qui a tendance à vivoter plus que de vivre profondément son laps de temps imparti dans l'aventure de la vie présente, il semble difficile de se positionner de manière consciente et oser être soi de façon authentique. Cet ouvrage aborde...

The stories, questions, and aftermath of relationships, from real people around the world. Romance is hard work. It can also be exhilarating, amusing, weird, crazy, and simply exhausting. We've all had our share of awkward and uncomfortable dates (and some amazing ones) as well as mystifying and confusing break-ups. Born out of the viral KoreVoices storytelling project, thousands of stories have poured in from all over the world. The submissions...

Being in a relationship isn't always all butterflies and sunshine. After all, there's another human that you love and worry about. But what if you worry... too much? Do you often imagine the darkest scenarios when your partner misses your call? Do you feel like the worst thing is just waiting to happen? Are you feeling insecure in your relationship, doubtful about yourself? If so, you may be suffering from relationship anxiety. If you worry about...

The romance of Grace Schulman and her husband, Jerome, a distinguished scientist, burgeons in New York's Greenwich Village amid the cultural revolution of the 1960s. Their bond stays brilliantly alive through various trials, including a decade of living apart. "In my experience, the phrase 'happy marriage' is as oxymoronic as 'friendly fire' or 'famous poet.' My marriage has been a feast of contradiction. . . " Schulman's passion for poetry leads...

What is sacred living? It is aligning our living with the rhythms of the Earth and recognizing that those rhythms are sacred. Bedtime offers an affirmation for each day of the year and includes hundreds of simple suggestions, meditations, and celebrations that can make the ordinary extraordinary. With selections from D. H. Lawrence, Sappho, Anas Nin, Rainer Maria Rilke, Colette, the Kama Sutra, and experts such as Barbara De Angelis, Daphne Rose...

Modern society has a warped sense of the partner-caregiver role, especially for men. Too often, men are ill equipped to handle switching from provider to caregiver, and the "just suck it up" advice so many offer up falls as flat as the Kansas prairie in the face of the reality of life and death. Ride or Die takes its audience through the intimate conversations and thoughts of a Gen-X latchkey-generation husband-a man who has always had to fend for...

Are you ready to self-reflect, move ahead, and live well through your relationship matters? Lisa L. Gilliam and Tracy M. Worley offer transparent, yet faith-inspired guidance on how to accomplish this in their book 21 Days. These friends who met at Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, DC more than 30 years ago creatively and candidly share their personal past connections and encounters, as they introduce their literal 21 Days No Contact Challenge,...

Love can be a powerful and transformative force. It can bring us joy, comfort, and peace. It can also bring us pain, heartache, and confusion. What is the secret to understanding and nurturing love? How can we make sure it lasts? The key to finding and maintaining love is cultivating intimacy and passion. This guide will help you understand the ingredients that make up a successful and loving relationship. We will explore the five essential elements...

"Psychiatrist and family therapist Julie Holland dives into the neuroscience of connection and helps us to understand how we've lost touch with a basic human need and how we can get it back" --