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In this photo-illustrated volume, local journalist and author Allen Young collects 31 of his favorite pieces about the North Quabbin Region, with an update for each one.

If you love New England, and especially if you share his affection...

THE FUTURE OF "GOD" AND ORGANIZED RELIGION

Origins of religion, from ancient times to today

Religious Practices and differences between major religions

Agnosticism and Humanism; "religions" of their own

A look at probable changes in major religious areas in the future

BUSINESS SYSTEMS OF THE FUTURE

How Company Managers can improve their profits, by creating effective Work Flow

Systems based on advanced computer technology

SHORT STORIES

A collection of short stories with Future orientation, on topics like; cloning, eternal life, alien visitors and the effects of new...

"The Communignostica" is a devastatingly beautiful work of literature composed of various poems, short stories, and penetrating dialogue. This book expresses a vast array of human emotions, from the profoundly traumatic to the highly enlightened. These unique writings weave a bizarre episodic tale of unconditional love and its overwhelming ability to shine through even the most tragic of souls.

"Four Years to Life" features the collected works of nearly forty Creative Writing students, and several student artists--all of whom make their home at West Scranton High School, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

"Four Years to Life" marks the second published collection of writing by West Scranton High School's Creative Writing class, and reflects over two years of student effort. In an age where young adults often receive criticism for their lack of interest in school, "Four Years to Life" responds with a vibrant punch, dispelling the myth that students have nothing to say.

These students...

Deep in the mysterious night where all is but distorted dreaming, far beyond the logical grasp of man, yet buried deep in our hearts, there lives an ancient myth instructing us in the mystical art of alchemy and magic.

"Hermetica" is an epic journey of poetic and verse drama that strives to find links between differing aspects of Egyptian mythology. As folklore was once such an embedded tradition, there was no need to record anything on papyri, even after the advent of hieroglyphic and cuneiform writing systems. As a result, an entire body of oral literature has been lost. What remains is...

Not only is this volume of the "Journal of Experimental Fiction" series a tribute to great French-American novelist and Holocaust survivor Raymond Federman by more than 30 friends and colleagues, including Jerome Klinkowitz, Charles Bernstein, Doug Rice, Larry McCaffery, Mark Amerika, Ronald Sukenick, Lance Olsen, and other well-known writers and critics, but also it features several wonderful unpublished works of fiction by Raymond Federman himself, including fiction from his early years as a student at Columbia University to a large excerpt from his current novel-in-progress.

Too often we never share our innermost thoughts for fear of what others might think of us. Here finally is an author who tells it like he sees it--and lets the sparks fly in the process. Absorbing and intellectual, each "Considerations" is unique and different. You will find yourself in tears one moment and laughing the next, and will be searching your own heart and soul. Absolutely provocative and unique--you'll want to read and absorb each "consideration" before moving on to the next one

Have you ever been to a race involving plastic pink flamingos? Here is your chance to be there, pulling for your favorite: the pink one.

Or maybe you would like to go on a train ride with a lonely college professor, listening in as he meets the woman of his dreams.

How about going along with a young man as he tries to outrun a nightmare that's following close behind him, showing up at every stop he makes?

Steven B. Pavelsky has included these adventures "Racing Plastic Pink Flamingos," an anthology full of short stories, poetry and the complete stage play "Writer's Cafe" one of the...

"Little Italia" is a collection of contemporary, abstract and experimental poetry. In this small volume of verses towns, cities and places come alive, breathe and sleep. All types of emotions, images, and shortcomings make up this collection of poetic thought. Gloom, joy and humor elevate the mind to vicarious sensitivity.

The grassroots publishing sensation that began with "Leaning Into the Wind" continues in this second volume of women's writing from the heart of the American West.

This brilliant collection highlights a bold mix of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and more alternative comics than ever. Compiled by Dave Eggers and students from his San Francisco writing center, contributors include Judy Budnitz, "The Onion, The Daily Show, This American Life," and George Packer.

The debut last year of this newest addition to the Best American series was an instant hit with readers of all ages. Eggers will be editing the volume annually, choosing the finest, most interesting, and least expected fiction, nonfiction, humor, alternative comics, and more.

The newest addition to the acclaimed Best American series brings readers the year's best writing about faith and spirituality and is sure to enrich the lives of all readers. Includes writings that reflect Christian, Muslim, Jewish, secular, and pan-Hindu perspectives.

With the help of a cadre of Bay Area writing students, Eggers has again assembled an eclectic collection of fiction, nonfiction, humor, journalism, and alternative comics.

This brilliant collection highlights a bold mix of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and more alternative comics than ever. Compiled by Dave Eggers and students from his San Francisco writing center, contributors include Judy Budnitz, "The Onion, The Daily Show, This American Life," and George Packer.

The newest addition to the acclaimed Best American* series brings readers the year's best writing about faith and spirituality and is sure to enrich lives. It includes writings that reflect Christian, Muslim, Jewish, secular, and pan-Hindu perspectives.

The newest addition to the acclaimed Best American series brings readers the year's best writing about faith and spirituality and is sure to enrich lives. It includes writings that reflect Christian, Muslim, Jewish, secular, and pan-Hindu perspectives.

The newest addition to the acclaimed Best American series brings readers the years best writing about faith and spirituality and is sure to enrich the lives of all readers. Includes writings that reflect Christian, Muslim, Jewish, secular, and pan-Hindu perspectives.

Highlighting a bold mix of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and more alternative comics than ever, this lively volume features work by Alison Bechdel, Stephen Colbert, Scott Carrier, Lee Klein, Matt Klam, and others.

This ground-breaking anthology establishes the tradition of early Native American women's writing within American literature and American women's history.

With a regionally diverse group of writers, this richly interwoven collection explores in depth the work of well-known figures such as Pauline Johnson, Sarah Winnemucca and Zitkala-ea, as well as less familiar writers such as Narcissa Owen, Buffalo Bird Woman, Mary Jemison, Ora Eddleman Reed, Sophia Alice Callahan, Owl Woman and Annette Leevier. Anonymously authored "women's texts" are also included, along with writing by...