"The Barrack-Room Ballads" is a collection of songs and poems by Rudyard Kipling. They deal chiefly with the late-Victorian British Army and are primarily written in a vernacular dialect. This compendium contains some of Kipling's most famous work, and includes the poems "Gunga Din", "Tommy" and "Danny Deever". This wonderful and seminal collection of poems would make for a great addition to any bookshelf, and is certainly not to be missed by fans and collectors of Kipling's work. The poems contained herein include: Danny Deever; Tommy; Fuzzy-Wuzzy; Soldier, Soldier; Screw-Guns; Cells; Gunga Din; Oonts; Loot; 'Snarleyow'; The Widow at Windsor; Belts; The Young British Soldier; Mandalay; Troopin'; The Widow's Party, etcetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling by Rudyard Kipling: Immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling of Rudyard Kipling with The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling. This comprehensive collection showcases the literary genius of Kipling, offering a diverse range of tales that explore themes of adventure, imperialism, and the complexities of human nature. Key Aspects of the Book “The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling”: Includes Kipling's iconic works, such as The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories, as well as his lesser-known gems, allowing readers to delve into the breadth and depth of his storytelling. Explores Kipling's vivid depictions of colonial India, his insightful character studies, and his keen observations of the social and political dynamics of the time. Demonstrates Kipling's mastery of various genres, including short stories, poetry, and novels, showcasing his versatility and his ability to transport readers to different worlds and time periods. Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling, an English writer and poet, was born in 1865 in British India. His diverse body of work includes novels, short stories, and poetry, with notable works such as The Jungle Book and Kim. Kipling's writings often explored themes of imperialism, identity, and the complexities of human nature. His vivid storytelling, rich imagery, and evocative language captivated readers and conveyed profound insights into the human experience. Kipling's literary legacy, marked by his ability to capture the essence of diverse cultures and his keen observations of the human condition, continues to resonate and inspire.

Its about real love and how to identify a life time partner. It gives a distinction of true love and untrue love which is mainly described as lust. It elaborates both their attributes and characteristics and the signs which can help you differentiate them. It gives a brief explanation of how one can know whether he or she is in true love or not through signs that let you distinguish between true love and lust. It goes further and digs deep giving an explanation of true love and lust by revealing both their deep secrets which are unknown to many for been sacred.

“[A] sweet, funny story . . . as good as Patty Jane’s House of Curl.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune Megastar of stage, screen, and television, Geneva Jordan now has a command performance in Minnesota, where she agrees to look after her thirteen-year-old nephew, a boy with Down’s syndrome, while his parents take a long-overdue vacation. Though Geneva and her sister, Ann, are as different as night and day (“I being night, of course, dark and dramatic”), Geneva remembers she had a family before she had a star on her door. But so accustomed is she to playing the lead, finding herself a supporting actress in someone else’s life is strange and unexplored territory. Then the discovery of an old scrapbook that she and her sister created long ago starts her thinking of things beyond fame. For The Great Mysterious is a collection of thoughts and feelings dedicated to answering life’s big questions—far outside the spotlight’s glow. . . .

Many of us will not become published authors in the traditional sense of the word; however, we publish every day in our words and actions toward others. Such remains our legacy in the memories of those whom we have had our conversations and walked together with on the paths of our journey. May you truly enjoy and take to heart the wisdom found in the conclusion of this novel, The Voice of the Sphinx, Part Two: The Revelation. Here is just a minuscule sample of what unfolds: "Well, girls, what did tonight teach you?" she said softly. Melissa turned slowly to Mattie. "That love never dies and the heart goes on forever..." ***** "Man treats, but only God heals...remember that, both of you," Mattie said quietly. ***** "So many people come and go in our lives, yet so very few ever stay. We carelessly let them slip out of our lives, often with little regret or protest, without a sense of loss, assuring ourselves that there will always be others to take their place. And usually, others do come along to fill the void, but too often, they also pass from our lives, like accidental visitors..." ***** "Love, I believe, is never found fully mature and rich in its glory, as one may find a beautiful orchid growing lush and splendid in a secluded, verdant glen. Love must be fostered and coddled and protected, as does the most fragile and delicate tendril from which the orchid sprang. Love is not found, Melissa. Love is made." ***** "Melissa, seek truth, not reason. Truth is its own reason." ***** "Before you begin your search, remember that you must first believe in your purpose. Otherwise, your eyes can never see what your heart seeks." ***** "Words, Melissa, are the unerring repository of all truths: words never betray their meaning...only the deceit of those who chose to betray their meaning render a taint of corruption." ***** "Regrettably, Melissa, the sins of the father are often hoisted upon his children as surely and irrevocably as the genetic code. What you must remember is that the foibles of one man are not, and should not be, an indication of his brethren."

Did you ever wonder about what’s out there? The one thing that religion prohibits is the right to question. In the real world we are all free to ask that we may grow. It is the relationship between the Creator and the created that is the beginning of our understanding. And this is the first step in the finding of faith in the discovery of what love is and in the wonder of being loved. When the answer is given we can move forward into the new day. We have right now and the journey begins with our first breath and ends with our last sigh. In between it is the miracles unfolding that are the treasures we keep forever. The one who gives is the true gift and there in the giving is the miracle itself- that we are remembered.

Ten Poems to Open Your Heart is a book devoted to love: to the intimacy of personal love and lovemaking, to a loving compassion for others, and to the love that embraces both this world and the next. This new volume from Roger Housden features a few of the same poets as his extraordinarily moving Ten Poems to Change Your Life, such as Mary Oliver and Pablo Neruda, along with contributions from Sharon Olds, Wislawa Szymborska, Czeslaw Milosz, Denise Levertov, and others. Any one of the ten poems and, indeed, any one of Housden’s reflections on them, can open, gladden, or pierce your heart. Through the voices of these ten inspiring poets, and through illustrations from his own life, Housden expresses the tenderness, beauty, joys, and sorrows of love, the presence of which, more than anything else, gives human existence its meaning. As Housden says in his eloquent introduction, “Great poetry happens when the mind is looking the other way and words fall from the sky to shape a moment that would normally be untranslatable. . . . When the heart opens, we forget ourselves and the world pours in: this world, and also the invisible world of meaning that sustains everything that was and ever shall be.” From the Hardcover edition.