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Following his National Book Award winner, Last Time, Gerald Stern further explores history and memory, the casual miracles of relationships, and his irrevocable connection to the natural world. ... Read more

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A time now almost lost—America and Europe of the 1940s and 1950s—indelibly recalled in prose pieces by a celebrated poet.

In a series of freewheeling rambles that combine autobiography and meditation, Gerald Stern explores significant and representative events in his life. He describes the dour Sundays of Calvinist Pittsburgh, punctuated by his parents' weekly battles. We have glimpses of him as a wilderness camp counselor, and later, having been declared 4-F, as a postwar draftee (a stint that includes jail). In the 1950s he savors the romance of Paris. Stern also tells of being shot in Newark—the bullet is still in his neck to prove it. Other scenes include being mistaken for Allen Ginsberg and encounters with Andy Warhol. And in the ineffably tender "The Ring," Stern recalls his mother's second engagement ring, "when they were a bit richer, if a bit broader and a bit more weary."

As in his poetry, Stern discovers his subject as he goes along, relishing that discovery and expanding on it. There is no other voice like Gerald Stern's, funny and reflective and opinionated—and forgiving. ... Read more

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The author says in his introduction: "These aphorisms, petite narratives, whatever they are, were written over a period of two weeks in the Spring of 2002.They represent my feelings during that time, feelings that were angry, arch, focused, political, and unified.They also reflect both my reading and the sheer accident of my experience.

"They constitute a narrative of a particular journey and a ‘conversation’ I was having then, both literal and figurative.They are a little ruthless…." ... Read more

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Based on the 12th International Symposium on Parkinson's Disease, this comprehensive volume provides reviews of the genetics, pathophysiology, and treatment of Parkinson's disease. Topics discussed include genetic studies of familial Parkinsonism; neural mechanisms underlying levodopa-induced dyskinesia; psychosis and hallucinations in Parkinson's disease; current controversies in pallidal surgery; new delivery systems for anti-Parkinsonian drugs; and new pharmacologic agents for treatment of the disease. ... Read more

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Good poetry.
Stern speaks to the heart in these poems.I occasionally tired of his references to literary and legendary people, but other than that, I really enjoyed these.It was obvious he was writing from the wisdom and knowledge of many years even in his early poems which were, after all, published when he was in his mid 40's.

Poetry from the Kingdom
Some of Stern's most phenomenal poems are in this collection. His poetry provides a glorious experience for his readers and inspires countless poets. Thanks to Gerald Stern for inspiring me. ... Read more

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An astounding compilation of verse fromthe Web's most cutting-edge poetry archive,including an audio compact disc.From the Fishouse (fishousepoems.org) is aleading on-line audio archive of contemporarypoetry that focuses on emerging poets who payparticular attention to the sounds and rhythmsof their work. This winning anthology of 175+poems from the site is a festival of verse atits acoustic best.

The book isdivided into ten playful sections. Each one,named for a poem within it, underscores theFishouse modus operandi of showcasing poetry'saural and rhythmic possibilities. For example,"In the Romantic Longhand of the Night" contains poems that work in or around traditional forms,while "The Barrel Is Surely Coming Down theHill" is comprised of poems that gain momentumas they move. These sections lend a structure to the book that is at once easygoing andenlightening.

In addition, theanthology contains these exciting features: acompact disc with unforgettable recitations ofmany of the printed poems; a foreword by GeraldStern, which delves into how poetry's auraltraditions are producing such cutting-edge newwork; lively excerpts from the site'sQ&A's with the poets; and across-referenced index of the poems' technicaland stylistic traits.

Contributorsto the anthology include many of the best newwriters in America, among them Adrian Blevins,Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Tina Chang, Paul Guest,Matthea Harvey, James Hoch, Major Jackson, IlyaKaminsky, Dana Levin, Cate Marvin, PatrickRosal, Tracy K. Smith, and Brian Turner. Alongwith dozens of others, these poets make theFrom the Fishouse anthology a who'swho of today's most dynamic versifiers.

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A top pick for fans of poetry anthologies
Tomorrow's poets create classics today with the group anthology "From the Fishouse: An Anthology of Poems That Sing, Rhyme, Resound, Syncopate, Alliterate, and Just Plain Sound Great". Nearly two hundred poems by one hundred poets, it's a fine catalogue of what the world of poetry can expect in the future from this excellent, aspiring stars. The poems are set in Pittson, Maine, but they ring out well through the shared story. "From the Fishouse" is a top pick for fans of poetry anthologies. "Correspondence" by Diana Marie Delgado: Brother, deep in the moth hour and still no altar to speak of./Everyone's got a life they cannot stop. Time passes, nothing survives.//The real me slipped out like a hiccup and Z marooned/himself in the arms of another girl's couch. I have a book for you.//It's about life and a real time G doing it. Mom's fine, breaking/crooked as an eggshell. Dad the same teething crocodile.//I've never seen so much sad architecture. Remember when the field/froze white and Mom tied plastic over our shoes?//This the only place that's ever felt like home. I hope you get this/ letter before lockdown. Or have you learned how to read in the dark?
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Poetry. Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, this is the first book put out by the American Poetry Review.Selected and with an introduction by Gerald Stern. Five long poems tell, among other things, "my" story, the bullfighter's story, Old Watermelon Hands's story, a father's story, a son's story, your story-our stories. "What is certain is that the disappearance/of anything is dreadful, stuffed with anxiety./That the unbalanced life is far worse/than the good or bad lives./That the tragic and comic dreams/of falling and climbing/are more desirable than the dreams/of mirrors and puzzles." (from "Purple Heart Highway") Beckman's poems "fall and climb," both thematically and formally. "Joshua Beckman's line breaks:are the lines, sensations, account as if overlapping thrown forward as by a speaker who becomes breathless in the extension [of the sentence] sometimes to minute, concentrated platelets as extension by slight disparities..."-Leslie Scalapino. If you were a scientist/you would understand things differently/the macrocosmic and the microcosmic/would not blur and blend together/they would intertwine like rope (from "Winter's Horizon"), or like the lines of Joshua Beckman's poems. Luckily, Beckman is a poet and not a scientist; his ideas and images blur and blend to make us, in a poetic sense, "understand things."

"Joshua Beckman's line breaks:are the lines, sensations, account as if as if overlapping thrown fooward as by a speaker who becomes breathles in the extension [of the sentence] sometimes to minute, concentrated pltelets as extension by slight disparities."--Leslie Scalapino" Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, this is the first book put out by the American Poetry Review.Selected and with an introduction by Gerald Stern.Amazon.com Review
Joshua Beckman, winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, is one ofthose poets whose work you mustn't miss. His talent shines in his ability tomake disparate events become part of a whole. "Purple Heart Highway"constructs loss as imminent danger ("where a train might mistakenly come")or as the pendulum between routine and chaos ("a gray grinning calmness /from which you can get nothing to wake") or as a sudden realization thatthreads far back into one's past ("I woke up to a plate full of no options /echoing through the cupped ear of my life / spinning the wheels thatwouldn't, / for anything, take me away").

In "Winter's Horizon" the theme of loss seeks--and finds--its ownsensibilities. A boy writes a story about a father who rides off into thesunset on his riding lawnmower. The boy feels his story is full of meaning,his mother hates it, and his teacher gives it an A+. Yet the lines betweenfiction and fact, between father and son, and between desire and loss areonly the thinnest membranes: "like an engine / steadily moving away / untilit is a thin line / of reverberation / ...and its being gone / gives you aterrible sense / a terrible sense of completeness / a terrible sense thatthings like this / will continue to happen." --Susan Swartwout ... Read more

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Beckman: The Legend Continues
Beckman. A poet once, a poet always. From the formative years in Madison to the blessed years of Hampshire and the ensuing acclaim of the mature work, Beckman has always been a force to reckon with. Now, with thepublication of this volume, Beckman's work is reaching out to the world,which will now find out what many have known for a long time: the man is apoet. No longer does he xerox his poems and bind them in unique ways; no,now the machinery of publishing has taken Beckman and presented him:stunning, unique, essential. Beckman. Now. Always.

Intense, insightful, and humerous.
It appears that Kirkus'bias against Gerald Stern has unfortunately ledthem to unprofessionally trash a bright new poet on the scene. Beckman'swork is anything but trite-his words flow, his scenes are graphic, and hissubject matter fresh and invigorating. This is a book to read &re-read, and to share with friends. L. David Howe

exciting imagry and sensitivity
"Things are Happening" is a complex and thought invokingcollection of poems by a new poet. His imagery is wonderful and he speaksfrom the heart of his experience with life and words. Well worth the timeto read and reread. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Tanks 1914-1918 The Log Book of a Pioneer
This is an outstanding replica of a rare, early book on the origin of the combat tank by one of the major pioneers in the field. It is of value to historians, reseachers and anyone interestered in the early, learning days of the tank. Well wtitten and eay to read. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Refreshing reading for survivors of corporate costuming...
I strongly suggest Buffalo Creek to those who have survived "leverage buyouts" and "corporate veils." There truely is a full circle ... Read more

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To drink is to share singular moments, each a mirror of past moments, and to become part of a grand legacy of people who laugh and sing and whisper with glass in hand. A good drink enlivens the mind. It makes us want to talk, and, on occasion, to write. The anthology In Their Cups: Poems About Drinking Places, Drinks, and Drinkers is A.J. Rathbun’s masterful collection of the world’s best drinking poems, from classics to fresh new marvels. It’s a cocktail party where poets from throughout the centuries gather around the bar to spin stories, odes, and songs of sorrow and happiness, surrounded by bottles, ice, you, and your friends. In Their Cups includes poetry from A.J. Rathbun, Henry Aldrich, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Guillaume Apollinaire, Emily Bedard, Bridget Bell, Allen Braden, Henry Carey, Richard Carr, Catullus, John Clare, Jaime Curl, Emily Dickinson, Philip Dow, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Stephen Dunn, Amy Fleury, Philip Freneau, Du Fu, Thomas Godfrey, Jeff Greer, James Gurley, Mark Halliday, Robert Herrick, Charles Fenno Hoffman, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Elizabeth Hughey, Richard Hugo, Christopher Janke, Jonathan Jonson, John Keats, J. Robert Lennon, John Lyly, William Maginn, Tod Marshall, Robert Hinkley Messinger, Dan Morris, Joseph O'Leary, William Olsen, Cesare Pavese, Li Po, Francesco Redi, Arthur Rimbaud, Ed Skoog, Gerald Stern, George Walter Thornbury, Chase Twichell, and Royall Tyler. ... Read more

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I'll drink to that
I attended a reading in Auburn Washington this evening by the Anchor Tenant Poets. One
of the featured readers, Allen Braden, chose to read his poem published in the anthology.
I had occasion to read through several works in the book enjoying each poem more than the last,
each making reference to booze, some less than obvious. This book flows like a fine wine.

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Word count: 1882. ... Read more