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Not Poetry
Friday, August 13, 2010
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”–Not Poetry
Most people shudder when they hear the word poetry. It causes them to cry out, tear out whatever hair they’ve got left and run for the hills, but this discomfort is shortsighted. In fact, most people encounter poetry on a regular basis whether they enjoyed nursery rhymes and Dr. Suess or song lyrics (one of its subcategories, rap, is considered poetry by some). People must realize that poetry is not some esoteric abstraction, but something deeply engrained in the everyday fabric of our lives; therefore, reading and enjoying poetry is not about reading the “great” poets, but reading the right poets, the ones that reflect on life and influence the way you think about the world or maybe a poet just captures a moment that makes sense to you.
Poetry is many things, and as more writers come along it develops an ever richer complexity. It can capture moments, dialogue, and ways of speaking and approaching the world that differ from prose; neither poetry nor prose is necessarily more correct, but both are different. Readers should allow themselves a jaunt into this rich field of words because life is multi-faceted, so why not explore another avenue that embraces this diversity?
Jumping into poetry can be scary because it is a leap of faith, an unavoidable bout of ignorance that could cause you to swear and shake your fist or (more likely) to close a book of poetry and not pick up another or both, which would be a travesty of the highest order because just as you may have a favorite sport or novelist that took some trial and error to find, you must also discover the right poet for you. Lucky for you, I’ve done some of your dirty work.
To begin, I recommend that you pick up a copy of The Poet’s Corner with selections compiled by John Lithgow. This book offers a quick survey of English speaking poets from different times and with varied writing styles. John Lithgow also offers a brief biography of the poet, and what the selected poems mean to him. I also like it because he includes a short list of other poems he enjoyed by the poet, so you can peruse them at your leisure, and he provides links to recordings of the poets reading their work. John Lithgow is down to earth and sharing something that he loves, so it’s not torturous and condescending—like you may have experienced with an English professor. The end of the book also has a MP3 CD with 50 readings by talented readers, so the poets’ work can really come alive for you. In short, this book is an excellent jumping off point for someone wishing to dabble in the lavishly complex, but equally rewarding world of poetry.
I also recommend that you pick up a copy of Full Woman, Fleshly Apple, Hot Moon, the selected poems of Pablo Neruda. Pablo Neruda originally wrote in Spanish, but his poems are so good that Stephen Mitchell translated them for us, and they still have that WOW factor. I’d heard that Pablo Neruda was good, but I had no idea how good. I’d hardly read much poetry before, but I simply could not put this book down. I don’t want to talk this book up too much, but you may enjoy it. Neruda shapes simple language in such a way that we enjoy the beauty and excitement packed into day-to-day situations. Check it out!
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Rhubarb Delights Cookbook
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Collection of Rhubarb Recipes
Cookbook Delights Series
Rhubarb is an all-time favorite vegetable that once was used for medicinal purposes, but has always tasted delicious in Mom’s homemade pie. In this cookbook, you’ll find more than just pie recipes to spark your imagination in cooking with rhubarb.
Delicious rhubarb is versatile, nutritious, and always adds a special flair to many dishes, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Rhubarb Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting rhubarb recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this old-time favorite’s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Rhubarb Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf.
Please visit our websites at www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com and www.rhubarbdelights.com. 6 x 9, 324 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., Your Northwest Book and Gift Company © 2010.
Inside You Will Find:
- Delicious Rhubarb Recipes
- Facts about Rhubarb
- Types of Rhubarb
- Measurement Conversion Chart
- Fascinating Rhubarb Folklore
- Rhubarb-Themed Poetry
- Nutritional Information
- Helpful Index and Glossary
- Rhubarb Cultivation
LCCN: 2010921413 CIP pending BISAC 1 CKB000000 BISAC 2 CKB101000 BISAC 3 CKB085000
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ISBN: 978-1-930948-00-6 case-bound $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-105-3 perfect bound $19.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-106-0 spiral bound $21.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-107-7 comb bound $22.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-930948-89-1 3-ring binder $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-110-7 large print edition $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-108-4 printable cd $15.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-109-1 E-PDF $12.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-59210-408-6 E-PUB $12.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-930948-30-3 braille $29.95 plus shipping and handling
About the Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the author of numerous cookbooks, children’s books, poetry, and more. A woman of wide interests, she, her husband, sixteen children, and foster children make their home in Greenacres, Washington. Ms. Hood is currently working to complete her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
Author’s Availability: Washington State and nationwide by arrangement.
Contact: Marketing and Sales Department
Phone: (509) 928-8700 or Fax: (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@whisperingpinepress.com
Websites: www.whisperingpinepress.com, www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com
Blog: www.whisperingpinepressblog.com
Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. 507 North. Sullivan Road LL5, Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576
Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume I
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Collection of Chocolate Recipes
Cookbook Delights Series
Chocolate is a worldwide favorite in all of its forms and flavors, from bitter to extra sweet and light to dark; everyone enjoys the decadent flavor of chocolate. Recent studies have proven the health benefits of chocolate, especially dark, and the flavor is delicious in all types of recipes. In Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume I, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 250 exciting chocolate recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding the history of chocolate, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume I, will be a valued addition to any chef’s bookshelf. This book is a perfect gift when paired with Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume II.
Please visit our websites at www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com and www.chocolatedelights.us. 6 x 9, 324 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., Your Northwest Book and Gift Company © 2010.
Inside You Will Find:
Delicious Chocolate Recipes
Facts about Chocolate
Types of Chocolate
Measurement Conversion Chart
Fascinating Chocolate Folklore
Chocolate-Themed Poetry
Nutritional Information
Helpful Index and Glossary
Chocolate Festivals
LCCN: 2010921414 CIP pending BISAC 1 CKB018000 BISAC 2 CKB105000 BISAC 3 CKB004000
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ISBN: 978-1-59649-120-5 case bound $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-121-2 perfect bound $19.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-122-9 spiral bound $21.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-123-6 comb bound $22.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-126-7 3-ring binder $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59808-029-2 large print edition $29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-124-3 printable cd $15.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-125-0 E-PDF $ 9.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-59210-387-4 E-PUB $ 9.95 electronic download
About the Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the author of numerous cookbooks, children’s books, poetry, and more. A woman of wide interests, she, her husband, sixteen children, and foster children make their home in Greenacres, Washington. Ms. Hood is currently working to complete her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
Author’s Availability: Washington State and nationwide by arrangement.
Contact: Marketing and Sales Department
Phone: (509) 928-8700 or Fax: (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@whisperingpinepress.com
Websites: www.whisperingpinepress.com, www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com
Blog: www.whisperingpinepressblog.com
Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., 507 N. Sullivan Road Suite LL-5, Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Frost of Spring Green
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Collection of Poetry
Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s writing is bold and honest. She communicates in a simple, direct way that is sure to captivate readers. If you are not yet familiar with her work, you are in for a treat with Frost of Spring Green!
This volume of poetry can be read for pure enjoyment or as an insightful examination of our busy world. You may read one of her poems, enjoy its breezy wittiness, and then revisit it months later to discover something altogether fresh and new. This is what ultimately makes her poems lasting treasures: they reveal depth over time. Each reading promises something new, an additional layer of meaning that will enrich your daily life.
Drawing from many of her poems already accepted for publication in international journals, Hood, as an emerging American poet and author, brings together unique verses in this, her first book of poetry. Hood’s poems remind us to value our link with nature and the environment in daily living. Her poetry voices outrage toward current social injustices, offers a voice for the downtrodden, and brings hope to the most hopeless of situations. She is optimistic in her quest for dignity for all life, and brings visual impact to her themes of nature. Frost of Spring Green will also be available in international bilingual editions. A collection of poetry ideal for reading time and again, this book makes a great gift for friends and family members.
Please visit our websites at www.frostofspringgreen.com and www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com. 6 x 9, 228 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., Your Northwest Book and Gift Company © 2010.
LCCN: 2010901374 CIP: PS3619.A8756F76 2010 811’.6QB101 – 701402
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ISBN: 978-1-930948-91-4 case bound $ 29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-93094-892-1 perfect bound $ 19.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59434-733-7 large print edition $ 22.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59210-535-9 printable cd $ 13.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59210-000-2 E-PDF $ 9.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-59210-948-7 E-PUB $ 9.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-59210-154-2 audio cd $ 24.95 plus shipping and handling
About the Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the author of numerous cookbooks, children’s books, poetry, and more. A woman of wide interests, she, her husband, sixteen children, and foster children make their home in Greenacres, Washington. Ms. Hood is currently working to complete her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
Author’s Availability: Washington State and nationwide by arrangement.
Contact: Marketing and Sales Department
Phone: (509) 928-8700 or Fax: (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@whisperingpinepress.com
Websites: www.whisperingpinepress.com, www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com
Blog: www.whisperingpinepressblog.com
Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., 507 N. Sullivan Road Suite LL-5, Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Huckleberry Delights Cookbook
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Collection of Huckleberry Recipes
Cookbook Delights Series
For those of us living in the heart of Washington, we enjoy a deeper appreciation of the huckleberry. The Inland Northwest yields the greatest bounty of huckleberries in the country, from which author Karen Jean Matsko Hood writes and gathers her recipes for Huckleberry Delights Cookbook. Hood has brought together carefully selected huckleberry recipes with easy-to-follow directions for beginner and accomplished cooks alike. These recipes are compiled with readily available ingredients as well as lots of poetry, history, and folklore for the reader to thoroughly enjoy time and time again. This would be a wonderful addition to any cook’s cookbook collection. Share the health benefits of this delicious berry!
Please visit our websites at www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com and www.huckleberrydelights.com. 6 x 9, 326 pp., featuring a durable, full-color cover in a variety of bindings. Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., Your Northwest Book and Gift Company © 2010.
Inside You Will Find:
- Delicious Huckleberry Recipes
- Facts about the Huckleberry
- TTypes of Huckleberries
- Measurement Conversion Chart
- Fascinating Huckleberry Folklore
- Huckleberry-Themed PoetryNutritional Information
- Helpful Index and Glossary
- Huckleberry Cultivation
LCCN: 2010921422 BISAC 1 CKB035000 BISAC 2 CKB101000 BISAC 3 CKB000000 BISAC AUD 01
ISBN: 978-1-59649-102-1 case bound $ 29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-385-8 perfect boun $ 19.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59649-776-4 spiral bound $ 21.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-930948-96-9 comb boun $ 22.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59210-507-6 3-ring binder $ 29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59434-763-4 large print edition $ 29.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-930948-67-9 printable cd $ 15.95 plus shipping and handling
ISBN: 978-1-59210-017-0 E-PD $ 9.95 electronic download
ISBN: 978-1-59210-947-0 E-PU $ 9.95 electronic download
About the Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the author of numerous cookbooks, children’s books, poetry, and more. A woman of wide interests, she, her husband, sixteen children, and foster children make their home in Greenacres, Washington. Ms. Hood is currently working to complete her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
Author’s Availability: Washington State and nationwide by arrangement.
Contact: Marketing and Sales Department
Phone: (509) 928-8700 or Fax: (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@whisperingpinepress.com
Websites: www.whisperingpinepress.com, www.whisperingpinepressbookstore.com
Blog: www.whisperingpinepressblog.com
Whispering Pine Press International, Inc., 507 N. Sullivan Road Suite LL-5, Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
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