Best Poetry Writing Reference Books
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1. Cursive handwriting workbook for Adults: Learn to write in Cursive, Improve your writing skills & practice penmanship for adults
Author: by Sujatha Lalgudi
B089CZYTFV
English
109 pages
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Adults who are looking to learn or build on their penmanship skills. Get over 100 pages of practice supported by easy illustrated dot to dot method to make learning cursive fun and easy. The book starts with the guided basic alphabet to develop the required muscle memory and progressively advances to writing using a smaller letter size.
It builds an understanding of how to form each cursive letter correctly and connect them. This book takes the writer on a skill building journey of Tracing lower case and uppercase cursive lettersConnecting two, three and four letter words in cursiveLearning to write numbers & number wordsWriting affirmations in cursiveTracing quotes, poems, part of a play from Hamlet and the Gettysburg Address will encourage and inspire you to master your handwriting!
The included thoughtful quotes and motivational sentences give a great foundation for writing in cursive while keeping the writing interesting and awe inspiringBuy this today to begin a journey into the beautiful world of cursive handwriting. On sale currently – Under $10
2. The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About their Bodies in Pictures and Words
Author: by Wendy Ewald
0316703060
English
32 pages
An award-winning photographer asked several children “What is the best part of you?”, and presents their answers in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book that includes striking black-and-white photographs taken by the author. Ideal for parents and teacher to use to discuss body image, self-esteem, and diversity with children.
3. The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics)
Author: by Laurie L. Patton
Penguin Classics
English
234 pages
The Bhagavad Gita is an early epic poem that recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, the dialogue sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight, and culminates in Krishna revealing to the warrior his true cosmic form, counselling him to search for the universal perfection of life.
Ranging from instructions on yoga postures to dense moral discussion, the Gita is one of the most important Hindu texts, as well as serving as a practical guide to living well. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.
With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
4. Bhagavad Gita : Complete Bhagavad Gita In Simple English To Understand The Divine Song Of God (Eastern Spirituality Classics)
Author: by Bhakti Bhav Publishings
B091WFG8WZ
English
309 pages
My life has been full of external tragedies and if they have not left any visible effect on me,I owe it to the teaching of Bhagavad Gita;-Mahatama GandhiUndefeatable warrior Arjuna who is standing in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, overwhelmed with negative emotions and losing his motivation to fight against his own relatives.
Arjuna then seeks out for help to his friend and spiritual guide-Lord Krishna;Lord Krishna motives Arjuna to end the war within. Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna about the fundamental of life, self-realization, and purpose of human beings on this planet.
Bhagavad Gita is not only a scripture that promotes about Hinduism; The wisdom in Bhagavad Gita is eternal and unchanging; The God talks with Arjuna has fundamentals of eastern philosophy, life changing ideas and knowledge about life. Although Bhagavad Gita is helpful for people who are seeking Self-Realization by pursuing the path of love, devotion and the path of supreme god; However, it is recommended to anyone of any position at any stage of life.
5. The Mahabharata (Penguin Classics)
Author: by John D. Smith
Penguin Classics
English
912 pages
A new selection from the national epic of India Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400 AD, The Mahabharata-with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse-is one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is a conflict between two branches of a royal family whose feud culminates in a titanic eighteen-day battle.
Exploring such timeless subjects as dharma (duty), artha (purpose), and kama (pleasure) in a mythic world of warfare, magic, and beauty, this is a magnificent and legendary Hindu text of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.
With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
Author: by R. K. Narayan
Penguin Classics
English
157 pages
The greatest Indian epic, one of the world’s supreme masterpieces of storytellingA Penguin Classic A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons, The Ramayana is familiar to virtually every Indian. Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages.
Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original. A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers, The Ramayana can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
7. The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
Author: by Stephen Fry
Avery
English
357 pages
Comedian and actor Stephen Fry’s witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry. Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry.
In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get started. Through enjoyable exercises, witty insights, and simple step-by-step advice, Fry introduces the concepts of Metre, Rhyme, Form, Diction, and Poetics.
Most of us have never been taught to read or write poetry, and so it can seem mysterious and intimidating. But Fry, a wonderfully competent, engaging teacher and a writer of poetry himself, sets out to correct this problem by explaining the various elements of poetry in simple terms, without condescension.
Fry’s method works, and his enthusiasm is contagious as he explores different forms of poetry: the haiku, the ballad, the villanelle, and the sonnet, among many others. Along the way, he introduces us to poets we’ve heard of but never read.
8. The Practicing Poet: Writing Beyond the Basics
Author: by Diane Lockward
English
350 pages
1947896075
The Practicing Poet: Writing Beyond the Basics Named a Best Book for Writers by Poets & Writers Organized into ten sections with each devoted to a poetic concept, The Practicing Poet begins with “Discovering New Material,” “Finding the Best Words,” “Making Music,” “Working with Sentences and Line Breaks,” “Crafting Surprise,” and “Achieving Tone.” The concepts become progressively more sophisticated, moving on to “Dealing with Feelings,” “Transforming Your Poems,” and “Rethinking and Revising.” The final section, “Publishing Your Book,” covers manuscript organization, book promotion, and presentation of a good public reading.
The book includes thirty brief craft essays, each followed by a model poem and analysis of the poem’s craft, then a prompt based on the poem. Ten recyclable bonus prompts are also included. Ten Top Tips lists are each loaded with poetry wisdom from an accomplished poet.
The Practicing Poet pushes poets beyond the basics and encourages the continued reading, learning, and writing of poetry. It is suitable as a textbook in the classroom, a guidebook in a workshop, or an at-home tutorial for the practicing poet working independently.
9. With Their Eyes: September 11th–The View from a High School at Ground Zero
Author: by Annie Thoms
HarperCollins
English
256 pages
A deeply moving play remembering September 11, 2001, written by high school students who witnessed the tragedy unfold. A New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeProfound.BooklistMoving. Publishers WeeklyRings with authenticity and resonates with power. School Library JournalTuesday, September 11, started off like any other day at Stuyvesant High School, located only a few blocks away from the World Trade Center.
The semester was just beginning, and the students, faculty, and staff were ready to start a new year. But within a few hours on that Tuesday morning, they would share an experience that would transform their livesand the lives of all Americans.
This powerful play by the students of Stuyvesant High School remember those who were lost and those who were forced to witness this tragedy. Here, in their own words, are the firsthand stories of a day we will never forget.
This collection helped shape the HBO documentary In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11. For dramatic rights, please visit .
10. The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics)
Author: by Juan Mascaró
Penguin Classics
English
160 pages
The eighteen chapters of The Bhagavad Gita (c.500 b.C., the glory of Sanskrit literature, encompass the whole spiritual struggle of a human soul. Its three central themeslove, light, and lifearise from the symphonic vision of God in all things and of all things in God.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
11. GIANT NOTEBOOK: Extra Large Jumbo Notebook/Journal|1000 sheets(500 Pages)| 8.5 x 11|Pretty Vintage Floral Garden Design Theme For Professionals, … (Giant All-Purpose Notebook Collection)
Author: by Moon Goddess Press
B08WZHBMRD
English
502 pages
This extra large jumbo college-ruled 500 page notebook/journall is an all-purpose notebook that has many pages. It is perfect as a daily notebook, life planner, gratitude journal, diary, sketchbook, and more! This high-quality, humongous notebook can serve as an all-purpose notebook that is handy for everydayMakes an excellent gift for creatives, artists, writers, and researchers!Features8.
5 x 11500 Pages|1000 SheetsSoft Matte Cover DesignColoring Page for Relaxation (See “Look Inside” feature, if available)
12. The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Author: by Julia Cameron
Souvenir Press
English
1788164296
‘I love it.A practical, spiritual, nurturing book.’ – Russell BrandTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist’s Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose.
Julia Cameron guides readers in uncovering problems and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to open up opportunities for growth and self-discovery. A revolutionary programme for personal renewal, The Artist’s Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.’Each time I’ve learned something important and surprising about myself and my work …
Without The Artist’s Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love’ ELIZABETH GILBERT
13. The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts For Your Writing Practice
Author: by Kelli Russell Agodon
English
388 pages
1492706531
As in in O, OPRAH MAGAZINE… Write a poem a day every day of the year! The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts For Your Writing Practice (Published by Two Sylvias Press) offers a unique writing prompt for every day of the year.
Created by poets for poets, this calendar of exercises offers inspiration and a place to begin. Whether you are a novice or well-established author, The Daily Poet is an essential resource for poets, teachers, professors, or anyone who wants to jumpstart their writing practice.
The Daily Poet is portable, coffeeshop tested, and offers quick warm-ups for any writing group or classroom. An excellent guide for students, The Daily Poet is also a handy reference for poets looking for fresh ideas to share in their writing workshops.
14. The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books: From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century
Author: by Albert Derolez
Cambridge University Press
English
326 pages
Albert Derolez has developed new terminology for describing the different scripts in this detailed study of handwriting in manuscript books produced in western and central Europe from c.1100 to c.1530. This makes Derolez’s survey unique and an ideal tool for all interested in late-medieval book and handwriting culture.
The text is illustrated with 600 drawings of letter-forms and 160 photographs of parts of manuscripts reproduced to actual-size.
15. the ocean (the northern collection)
Author: by k.tolnoe
TOLNØ (July 1, 2020)
English
111 pages
The ocean is a poetry collection that takes the reader on a journey through the sea – from the melancholy of the seabed to the euphoria of the surface. It is the third book in the northern collection with 4 books to be released by the end of 2020.
Written and illustrated by bestselling Instagram poet and artist, Kamilla Toln, the ocean is a soft exploration of the depths of the human soul. Touching upon themes such as nostalgia, remorse and release, it goes deep into the rich emotions that characterize the human experience.
It’s an invitation to dive in and discover the mysteries within yourself – the magnificent miracles as well as the heavy struggles. Inspired by the constant movement of salt water waves, the poems drift in and out of the human mind, connecting the dots between yourself and those you love.
And just as water finds its way in anywhere, the moods and musings of this poetry collection will seep through the cracks in your heart and stay a lifetime.
16. the orchid (the northern collection)
Author: by k.tolnoe
Tolnø (April 1, 2020)
English
111 pages
The orchid is a poetry collection highlighting the eternal truth that all humans, like orchids, are uniquely different and beautiful in their own way. It is the second of four books in the northern collection a four part poetry journey to one’s true north, with all books to be released by the end of 2020.
Written and illustrated by Instagram poet and artist, Kamilla Toln, the orchid tells a tale of how humans, just like flowers, have the power and the potential to unfold and bloom. The poems touch upon themes including sensitivity, empathy, hope and all the kinds of love there are – from the one you share with others to the one you find within yourself.
Above all, the orchid is an invitation. The words within its pages welcome the reader to journey into themselves to find their roots – the foundation of all new beginnings. Just as orchids bloom again and again, the orchid poetry collection serves as a reminder for the reader to grow through what they go through.
And that no matter what happens, every day is a new day, every page a new page, for the reader to further open up both to themselves and the world.
