4453 results for 'Poets, The Academy of American'

A day of change is upon them. For Ted, Danny and Charlotte, it's time to seize control and make a difference. This is their story, set against the vibrant backdrop of South London's parks, raves and...

The Battle of the Wabash: A Turning Point in American History In November 1791, a coalition of Native American warriors clashed with an army led by Arthur St. Clair, resulting in one of the greatest...

The Battle of Brooklyn 1776 On 27 August 1776, the fate of the United States hung in the balance. The largest clash of the Revolution, the Battle of Brooklyn was a pivotal moment in American history...

You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a powerful and unflinching collection of poetry that explores the complexities of the human experience. With trademark honesty and vulnerability, Gibson...

Mihai Eminescu's poetry and prose are a testament to the power of the human experience. Considered Europe's last great Romantic poet, Eminescu's work continues to appeal to readers with its universal...

What Artists Do is a thought-provoking exploration of the practical skills and knowledge that artists possess. The book reveals the useful things that artists do, using seminal works by artists such...

State of Siege is a powerful collection of poetry written by Mahmoud Darwish during a time of great turmoil. The poet was under siege in Ramallah during the Israeli invasion of 2002, and this book is...

Carl Phillips's Scattered Snows, to the North is a poignant exploration of the human condition, one that delves into the complexities of memory, knowledge, and vulnerability. The poet's latest work...

Bryce Wilson's memoir is a warm and humorous account of growing up in post-WWII Orkney, where the author, a native of Stromness, reflects on his life and the people who shaped it.From his childhood...

Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore by Bettany Hughes For three thousand years, Helen of Troy has been the subject of fascination and controversy. From the earliest poets to modern historians,...

100 Queer Poems is a vibrant anthology that celebrates the diversity of queer voices in poetry. Curated by Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan, this collection brings together a range of poets from...

James Joyce's Collected Poems brings together the full range of his poetic output, offering a rare glimpse into the lyrical heart of one of the twentieth century's greatest literary innovators.Best...

Rupert Brooke's Collected Poems offers a profound and passionate exploration of life, death, and the human experience. This new edition features a new introduction by Lorna Beckett, Chair of the...

Fire Island: a place of hedonism, reinvention, and liberation. For scholar and poet Jack Parlett, arriving on this New York coastline after a break-up was a journey into the heart of queer utopia...

Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems, Volume One is a collection of thirty poems, including selections from her first eight books, showcasing the poet's perceptive and brilliantly crafted...

The Truth of This Life: Zen Teachings on Loving the World as It IsThis slim volume brings together the essential teachings of Katherine Thanas, a well-loved and revered woman Zen teacher. Her...

Una Marson's Selected Poems presents a significant body of work by a pioneering West Indian poet. This anthology sheds light on her lesser-known literary accomplishments, showcasing her unique blend...

A beautifully illustrated collection of poetry celebrating the natural world. This book features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices, showcasing their unique perspectives on...

Greg's dad is determined to make him a more confident and capable person. He's set his sights on a series of 'manly' activities, but Greg finds ways to avoid them. However, when military academy...

Spring Equinox brings change to the magical village of Myrtlewood, where Rosemary and Athena are settling into their new life. After years of financial turmoil, things are looking up, and Rosemary...

Familiarise your child with the 11+ test paper with these quick practice tests. Created in partnership with the 11 Plus Tutoring Academy, these tests are designed to provide short bursts of practice...

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a sublimely funny novel about a charismatic schoolmistress who has a profound impact on her students. Her glamorous and unconventional approach to education leads to...

Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan is a thrilling undersea adventure that combines science, action, and fantasy. When Ana Dakkar's parents died on a scientific expedition, she was left with only...

The Andy Warhol Diaries are a candid and intimate account of the artist's life, written over nearly a decade. From lavish Academy Awards parties to nights out at Studio 54, these diaries offer a...

The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H. G. Parry is an unputdownable, bittersweet tale of magic, friendship, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond human control. In this historical...

Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth is a powerful and evocative collection of poetry that explores the complexities of identity, culture and sensuality. Warsan Shire's debut work is a testament to...

This powerful and evocative poetry collection explores the black female figure through time, tracing the complex and often fraught history of representation in Western art.The triptych structure of...

Spirits of the Coast brings together a diverse range of voices to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. From marine biologists to Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and...

A River Dies of Thirst: Diaries by Maḥmūd Darwīsh This collection of diaries offers a unique glimpse into the life of a Palestinian poet, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the complexities...

The Ṛgveda is an ancient text that has shaped the foundations of Hinduism. Composed in the latter half of the second millennium BCE, it consists of over 1,000 hymns dedicated to various divinities,...

W.H. Auden's Collected Shorter Poems, 1927-1959 is a masterful collection that showcases his innovative approach to modern poetry.Auden's work spans a wide range of styles and subjects, from the...

Still City: Diary of an Invasion is Oksana Maksymchuk's debut in English, reflecting life in the aftermath of extreme and unpredictable violence. Written as a poetic journal, it recreates the mood...

David Jones in the Great War by Thomas Dilworth is a meticulously researched biography that brings to life the story of the modernist artist and poet who served in World War I. Jones's journey from...

Twelve girls, three rounds, one ultimate prize - for the last one left alive. Edgewater Academy is a school for the very rich and powerful, but for Adina Walker, it's a world of isolation and...

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of AmericaA provocative retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. Michael...

Black Indians: A Hidden HeritageThis book tells the story of a long-forgotten chapter in American history, where the paths of freedom and equality converged. In the early days of the fur trade, black...

The American Revolution was a home-front war that brought scarcity, bloodshed, and danger into the life of every American. In this book, Carol Berkin vividly recounts the struggles of Colonial women...

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver presents a personal selection of her best work in this definitive collection spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career. Devotions...

Blue Pastures is a collection of 15 prose pieces by Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning poet Mary Oliver. With consummate craftsmanship, Oliver has fashioned a series of luminous prose...

Caroline Lucas explores the complex story of England, one that has been hijacked by the right and offers a vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future.The dominant narrative about England...

This enchanting collection of more than 80 poems captures the essence of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of Scotland's beloved bard, Robert Burns. Each chapter explores a different aspect...

John Donne's poetry is a unique and distinctive voice of the 17th century, known for its complex tones, vivid imagery, and varied forms. This collection brings together a selection of his most famous...

The Homeric Hymns by Michael Crudden This collection of ancient Greek poems offers a unique glimpse into the mythology and culture of ancient Greece. Comprising hymns to various gods, including...

Homer's Odyssey Books VI-VIII offers an in-depth exploration of the epic hero's journey. This collection delves into the latter stages of Odysseus' return, revealing a complex tapestry of emotions...

A humorous and poignant poetry collection about love in all its forms. This book features poems that explore romantic love, familial love, long-distance love, and even love on the internet, as well...

A heartwarming tale about an otter named Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres. Living alone in his riverbank home, Oliver is happy to spend his days swimming and exploring the twisty-rooted...

Tarantula is a collection of poems and prose written by Bob Dylan in 1966. The book captures the turbulence of the times and offers a unique insight into Dylan's creative evolution. The poems and...

Elizabeth's reign is reaching its winter, and England's old adversaries are fading. However, in a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal. In 1598, Nicholas Shelby, a...

Shakespeare's Sonnets remain as vital and captivating today as they were when first published four hundred years ago. This collection of verse has captured the imagination of readers and lovers for...

Hardcover, 176 pages, 2014. This anthology brings together powerful poems from the front line of World War I, written by poets who served in the trenches. The poems are vivid and haunting, offering a...

Leonard Cohen's Book of Longing is a new collection of poems, twenty years in the making, showcasing the poet's full range. Written in various locations, including Montreal, Mumbai, and during his...

Shingle Street is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of poetry by Blake Morrison, first published in 2015. Morrison's distinctive voice returns to the form that launched his career,...

Walter de la Mare's greatest poems are presented alongside insightful commentaries in this collection. A selection of his finest verse, including popular favourites such as Napoleon and Fare Well, is...

A collection of 100 popular poems, featuring works by renowned poets such as Blake, Wordsworth, and Keats, alongside lesser-known authors like Sandburg and Pound. This anthology includes 13...

US Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin's latest collection presents the nuanced mysteries of light, darkness, presence, and memory. At 82, Merwin produces his best work in a decade, one that has won him his...

Happiness is often found in quiet moments, like giggling during a yoga class or watching a dragonfly land on a lake. These poems capture such everyday joys, revealing that happiness can be simple and...

A collection of 100 essential poems from the Staying Alive Trilogy, edited by Neil Astley. This pocketbook selection brings together favourite poems from what was originally a trilogy, alongside...

Mary Oliver's Devotions is a stunning collection of 200 plus poems, spanning her remarkable career from 1963 to 2023. Carefully curated by Oliver herself, this volume showcases her work from her...

Winter Hours is a deeply personal and introspective work from Mary Oliver, a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner. This collection of nine essays is accompanied by a selection of new prose...

Sledding Down the Hill is a charming collection of poems about the joys of winter, written by award-winning author Julie Krantz. This delightful book is packed with eighteen poems and illustrations...

Jane Kenyon's poetry is a testament to her unique voice and perspective. This collection presents the essential work of a poet celebrated for her tenacity, spirit, and grace. Kenyon's poems explore...

Translated by renowned Rumi expert Nader Khalili, this beautifully illustrated edition collects over 120 poems about love from the Persian mystic poet and Sufi master. For centuries, Rumi's universal...

Rudyard Kipling's Selected Poems is a thought-provoking collection that showcases the poet's unique voice and perspective. Spanning his career, this selection of poems reveals the development of...

Wallace Stevens's Selected Poems presents a comprehensive collection of his work, showcasing the full range of his poetic vision. From the imaginative and intricate 'Harmonium' to his later, more...

William Hazlitt's essays are a testament to his sharp intellect and passionate convictions. A key figure in the literary world of his time, Hazlitt was known for his combative and insightful writing...

The Locket by Ruth Saberton A century-old secret is about to be uncovered. In the summer before the First World War, Emily Pendennys' life is defined by duty and obligation. But when she meets...

The Corps of Colonial Marines: A Little-Remembered Part of British Military and African-American History. During the Anglo-American War of 1812, thousands of enslaved African Americans fled to...

Pablo Neruda's love poems are a sensual and passionate collection that explores the world through the prism of a lover's body. Written in the 1950s, these verses were initially published anonymously,...

Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore by W. B. Yeats is a premier collection of stories edited and compiled by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and poet. Originally published in two volumes, this book...

Tennessee Williams's poignant play, The Glass Menagerie, is a powerful exploration of loneliness and lost love. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new introduction by Robert Bray, adding...

A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin is a delightful Regency romance that explores the complexities of love, duty, and reputation in 19th-century England.Eliza, now Countess of Somerset, is left...

In Parenthesis is a masterpiece of modernist literature, born from the experiences of the First World War. This powerful and beautiful book is a living, breathing work of art that has the power to...

Rudyard Kipling's poems are a testament to his unique gift for crafting vivid characters and universal truths in plain language. A master of the ballad and narrative poem, Kipling draws on his...

Tove Ditlevsen's poetry collection, There Lives a Young Girl in Me Who Will Not Die, offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of a remarkable writer. Spanning nearly four decades, this...

Charles Williams' 'The Figure of Arthur' is a poetic exploration of the Arthurian legends. The work features contributions by the British writer, C. S. Lewis, and is part of Williams' oeuvre, which...

Chiara Maxia's debut collection of poems, The Fire Within, presents a searing and nuanced exploration of the human experience. With razor-sharp insight, she examines the complexities of our...

The twentieth-anniversary edition of Richard Siken's influential poetry collection, Crush, is a significant milestone in the author's career. First published in 2004, the book has become a modern...

So Sad Today is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest collection of essays that explore the complexities of modern life. Written by Melissa Broder, a poet and creator of the popular Twitter...

Rav Kook Mystic in a Time of Revolution by Yehudah Mirsky Rav Abraham Isaac Kook was a complex and influential figure in Israel's religious and political life, whose life and writings continue to...

C.P. Cavafy's collected poems offer a unique perspective on history and geography, sexuality and language. This bilingual edition presents the most authentic Greek text of every poem, alongside a new...

The Oxford History of the Roman World tells the story of Rome's rise from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus, and its consolidation in the first...

Daisy Dunn brings to life the remarkable story of Pliny the Younger, a Roman lawyer, senator, poet, and collector of villas, who survived the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius and went on to...

Ordinary people, with ordinary lives, can be extraordinary in God's eyes. Venerable Madeleine Delbrêl, a French poet, social worker, and lay missionary, shares her insights on the distinctive lay...

The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship by David Whyte In this thought-provoking exploration, poet and speaker David Whyte challenges traditional notions of balance in our lives...

The Epic: A Universal Form of Artistic Expression This Very Short Introduction explores the ancient and enduring form of epic storytelling, tracing its evolution across cultures and continents...

Discover the Pokémon World in Detail With Over 1,400 Stickers! The Pokémon Epic Sticker Collection: 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to every known Pokémon from Kanto to Paldea, including...

Rin's life is forever changed when she passes the Keju, the Empire-wide test that determines the most talented youth to learn at the Academies. Her unexpected success sparks shock and surprise among...

Rozemyne's plans for the lower city are taking shape, as she works to break down the barriers between the commoners and the nobles. Her efforts are put to the test as she navigates the complexities...

The Football Trials: Game Changer by John Hickman is a gripping coming-of-age story about a boy who joins a premier league football academy. When he gets a call-up to play with United's...

American architecture is remarkably diverse. Spanning three thousand years, it encompasses a wide range of styles and influences, from ancient earthworks to modern skyscrapers. This rich history...

A comprehensive study of the changing academic debate on African American history, from the 1890s to the present day. The Debate on Black Civil Rights in America examines the evolution of research...

Discover the inspiring life story of Marcus Rashford, a world-famous soccer player and campaigner against childhood hunger.From a young age, Marcus was supported by his family, particularly his...

Barak Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction are a widely recognised framework for teaching, supported by research from the International Academy of Education. This concise guide, written by Tom...

The Junior Officers' Reading Club: A Modern Soldier's Story Patrick Hennessey's memoir is a candid and engaging account of his experiences as a soldier in the Grenadier Guards. From his early days at...

A dark and thrilling tale of power, privilege, and survival unfolds at Torrey-Wells Academy. When Maren discovers an invitation to the Gamemaster's Society, she uncovers a world of high-stakes games...

Proclus' Elements of Theology presents a comprehensive and systematic exploration of providence, destiny, and evil in ancient Greek philosophy. This influential work has garnered significant...

Unlock the wisdom of the past with this engaging book, revealing how ancient Latin can help us live better in the present. Latin phrases like 'Carpe diem', 'Stet', and 'Et tu Brute' are often used in...

Allie Esiri's A Poem for Every Summer Day is a beautiful collection of verse that brings the warmth of summer to life. This charming poetry book features a range of poems, from familiar favourites to...

Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare unravels the complexities surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright. Despite his enduring fame, Shakespeare's enigmatic persona remains...

The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems Inspire a lifelong love of language and give kids a head start in school with this outstanding poetry collection. Featuring 70 famous poems, arranged by life stages...