This collection of poems by first-time author Amanda J. Cobb beautifully spans the full spectrum of emotions and topics. Organized into four sections titled Observations, Introspections,... More > Leavetakings, and Quirks, Ms. Cobb shares with us heartbreak, humor, wisdom, and joy in the exploration of self and world. Her accessible language, vivid imagery, and direct writing style have come together in this book of truly quality work that anyone can enjoy. This version of Penchant is the Second Edition, re-edited to feature additional and reworked poems.< Less
This collection of poems by first-time author Amanda J. Cobb beautifully spans the full spectrum of emotions and topics. Organized into four sections titled Observations, Introspections,... More > Leavetakings, and Quirks, Ms. Cobb shares with us heartbreak, humor, wisdom, and joy in the exploration of self and world. Her accessible language, vivid imagery, and direct writing style have come together in this book of truly quality work that anyone can enjoy. This version of Penchant is the Second Edition, re-edited to feature additional and reworked poems.< Less
Every one thought we were a bit crazy or terribly brave... or both. In 2002 my wife and I, a supposedly normal middle-aged 'empty-nester' NZ couple, quit our jobs, sold up everything and headed off... More > on an open-ended backpacking adventure to explore the world, beginning in Asia. From witnessing revolution in Nepal to surviving the Tsunami in Sri Lanka, from lying for days on spacious Thai beaches to standing for hours on jam-packed Indian buses, from communing with orang-utans to mis-communicating with locals, this book tells of our first three years' travel in Asia with humour, enthusiasm and moments of poignancy. But it is more than a travel/adventure book. This light-hearted account of our physical journey is also about the mind journey that took us from safe Suburbia to adventurous Asia. Running through the weave of fun, experiences, anecdotes and impressions runs a thread about daring to do what you always wanted to do - before it's too late.< Less
Eugene Xanoc is the mildly schitzophrenic observational experimentor with a penchant for cold toast. Following the path that most interests him, Eugene leads a tale of eccentric adventure,... More > delightful arrogance and a shortdip into the insane.< Less
Eugene Xanoc is the mildly schitzophrenic observational experimentor with a penchant for cold toast. Following the path that most interests him, Eugene leads a tale of eccentric adventure,... More > delightful arrogance and a shortdip into the insane.< Less
Meet Galden, an adventurous fellow with a penchant for "borrowing" items from those he meets, and Hurzahd, King of the Playns as they meet for the first time in this short story introducing... More > the wonderful world of Terroia.< Less
Meet Galden, an adventurous fellow with a penchant for "borrowing" items from those he meets, and Hurzahd, King of the Playns as they meet for the first time in this short story introducing... More > the wonderful world of Terroia.< Less
A high school teacher with a penchant for the occult becomes obsessed with a supposedly haunted mansion in New Jersey, and assembles a team of professionals to assist her in her exploration of this... More > dangerous location.< Less
This is a rollicking farce about the world’s most dysfunctional family, a doctor with a penchant for assisted suicide, and a lesbian housekeeper with a crush on her employer. An over-the-top... More > comedy about leaving, being left, and what it takes to stay.< Less
