“Staring back at me from the darkness was the dappled head of a leopard.” Enter Lui-Kotale in the Democratic Republic of Congo and meet some amazing primates, the bonobos. Get to know the least know great apes at a personal level as well as many other species and people. From bonobos in the day to leopards in the night being a bonobo habituator is far from dull. During nine months following a wild group of bonobo, meat eating, wading and urinating on researchers, were some of the many … [Read more...] about A Zoologist’s Stumblings In Africa: How to Habituate a Bonobo by John Matthew Stritch
Garden of Dust and Thorns by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
The garden on Haven Ridge is the last bastion of green and growing things in a world turned to dust. One day, an army of a thousand men marches out of the desert and lays claim to the garden, capturing the few people who live there. It falls to a young woman named Adhi to find the heart of the garden, where a magic exists that might save it. But these men are servants of Deti Maranam, Lord beneath the Sand, and they bring a dangerous and deadly magic of their own. A brutal fight for survival … [Read more...] about Garden of Dust and Thorns by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
Interview with Author – Ralph Monday
About Ralph Monday: Ralph Monday is an Associate Professor of English at Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN., where he teaches composition, literature, and creative writing courses. He has had hundreds of poems published in over 50 journals including Agenda, The New Plains Review, New Liberties Review, Fiction Week Literary Review and many others. His poetry has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Houghton Mifflin’s “Best of” Anthologies, as well as other awards. A book, Empty … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ralph Monday
Zen in the Garden: Finding Peace and Healing Through Nature by Tracy J Thomas
In this fast paced world it's easy to get swept up in our stressful lives and become blinded to the beauty that surrounds us. "Zen in the Garden" provides helpful reflections, beautiful photographs, tips, and challenges to help the reader slow down and breathe in the beauty of each moment. From the author: I created this book after several months of treatment for skin cancer. The experience forced me to slow down and reevaluate what is most important in my life. Ever since childhood I … [Read more...] about Zen in the Garden: Finding Peace and Healing Through Nature by Tracy J Thomas
Interview with Author – Tracy J Thomas
About Tracy J Thomas: Tracy J Thomas is an award-winning photographer, author, artist, and educator. She grew up in the beautiful Eastern Sierra town of Bishop, California where she spent her childhood embracing nature. She currently resides in Northern California with her sights set on a little cabin in the woods where the snow falls and the wildlife roams. Tracy's work has been featured in galleries and publications around the globe. She served on the faculty of the 2013 San Miguel … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tracy J Thomas
The Nature of Change by Sharon L. Johnston
Masterfully crafted by Certified Change Agent, Sharon L. Johnston, ‘The Nature of Change: A 12 Step Journey to Mastering Conscious Change by Ditching Materialism and Embracing your Wildly Natural Self’ fights back against destructive materialism by helping readers rediscover their natural instincts and become the ‘change makers’ of the future. Based around accepting and embracing the laws of nature, the book’s guiding principles question the societal norms of materialism, egotism and narcissism; … [Read more...] about The Nature of Change by Sharon L. Johnston
Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
The journey from running on roads to running trails and then to the pauses along the way as what was seen needed to be appreciated unfolds in no particular order. The miles of trails led to encounters with rocks and birds; trees, both large and small; ferns, mosses, and lichens underfoot caused me to bend and inspect; the whys and wonders of tidal rises and falls were read about–fogs and clouds were above and below; cacti in the desert dryness, redwoods in coastal fog– pauses in the 118º heat of … [Read more...] about Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
Interview with Author – Maureen Kwiat Meshenberg
About Maureen Kwiat Meshenberg: THIS BEAUTIFULLY PROLIFIC poet, Maureen is guided by her inner soul's journey and her warm and empathic musings about life. It was as a teenager that Maureen first started writing her unique style poetry... as a means to find her spiritual connection in her human experience. Maureen was always drawn to writing reflective soulful thoughts of the heart, bringing the shifts in life's journey to her poetry. Her latest call to writing came after the devastating end … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Maureen Kwiat Meshenberg
Bargain Book: Seated Above, Looking Below by Bobby Brown
This book is bargain priced from 10/05/2014 until 10/08/2014 Amazon Best Seller! Ranked #1 in two categories during it's last promotion! "Seated Above, Looking Below" is on sale this week only! “I first heard Bobby Brown's wonderful poetry at an Open Mic poetry reading. One evening while I was listening to him share his writings, he said some words that touched my heart and I realized that God used Bob to change my life forever. Bob's words took me on a spiritual journey that led me to … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Seated Above, Looking Below by Bobby Brown
The Valley that Calls by Deniz Besim
The Valley that Calls is a collection of one hundred and twenty poems divided into sestinas, villanelles, pantoums and sonnets. The poetry uncovers extraordinary themes including through an exploration of nature and a narration of personal tales. Not only are the stories told guaranteed to captivate readers but you are sure to be stunned by the grace of the valley and the beauty of the poetry narrated. Each and every tale told is remarkable and designed to be cherished. Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about The Valley that Calls by Deniz Besim
Interview with Author – S. Thomas Kaza @SThomasKaza
Author Bio: S Thomas Kaza is a writer of novels, short stories, and poetry. He was born in Michigan, raised in Ohio, and later graduated from St. Louis University. He lived in Japan and China before returning to Michigan where he now lives with his wife, two children, and two pet turtles What inspires you to write? Sometimes emotions..... sometimes music..... sometimes I "feel" a dramatic scene that I would like to portray, then I need a story and characters to bring it all to life. Tell … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – S. Thomas Kaza @SThomasKaza
Seated Above, Looking Below by Bobby Brown
"Seated Above, Looking Below" contains about 200 poems that will take you on a journey, a journey that wanders through the seasons of life and ends on some deep spiritual truths. This is Bob's first published book. Interestingly enough, the book title was inspired by scripture – Eph 2:6 which states “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” This is an incredible piece of scripture because it show’s Gods abundant grace towards us – but note … [Read more...] about Seated Above, Looking Below by Bobby Brown
