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Manorborn 2009

Water Issue

 

$14.99 U.S.

$19.99 CAN

ISBN 978-0-9822985-2-7
184 pages, paperback

 

The annual anthology published by the Harford Poetry & Literary Society features poetry, fiction, essays, and photographs. Contributors include Elizabeth Spires, Clarinda Harriss, Michael Salcman, Niels Hav, Rafael Alvarez, Vonnie Crist, Gregg Mosson, MiMi Zannino, Dan Cuddy, and a host of others.

 

For more information, visit their website:

 

www.harfordpoetrysociety.org

My Life, 

My Dreams, 

and the Golden Arm

by Rona Purks

 

$14.99 U.S.

$19.99 CAN

ISBN 13: 978-0-9791401-7-4
172 pages, paperback with photos

 

Johnny Unitas led the Baltimore Colts to many winning seasons, and he passed his way into legendary status and fame. Universally loved by fans and fellow athletes, he was a gentleman and influential force off the field as well. Rona Purks’ story details the support and friendship he offered during trying times which led her to discover her true self and her mission in life.

 

 The Greatest Visionary

by William H. Bloom

 

$19.99 U.S.

$24.99 CAN
ISBN 13:978-0-97809822985-1-0
96 pages, hardcover

 

The Greatest VisionaryIn this fascinating study of one of history’s most controversial figures, Bloom paints a portrait which debunks much of the standard accepted notions of the Genoan explorer and discoverer. As the author states in his opening salvo, “This book embarks on a literary journey to navigate through the stormy seas of speculation and gross misinterpretation to discover the true nature of the sailor who represents that golden age of discovery and embodies all its controversial aspects.”

 

 

Manorborn 2008

Memory

 

$14.99 U.S.

$19.99 CAN

ISBN 0-9781401-9-8
128 pages, paperback

 

The annual anthology published by the Harford Poetry & Literary Society features poetry, fiction, and essays. Contributors include Jim Doss, Vonnie Crist, Gregg Mosson, MiMi Zannino, Dan Cuddy, Virginia Bates, and a host of others.

 

For more information, visit their website:

 

www.harfordpoetrysociety.org

 

blue running lights

by David Eberhardt

 

$15.00 U.S.

$20.00 CAN.

ISBN-13: 978-09763106-8-6

ISBN-10: 0-97631206-8-6

64 pages, paperback

color illustrations

 

"This collection has much more to offer than just political poetry and dire topics. There is much beauty and insight and above all humor and lightness. Eberhardt can also show beauty and profanity in the same poem. David Eberhardt is a unique voice on the Baltimore poetry scene, an informed voice both in terms of his background and the wide array of cultural influences that his poetry displays."

-Christopher T. George

Loch Raven Review

 

Through

This 

Hour

selected stories by

Lloyd C. Shue

 

$19.99 U.S.

$24.99 CAN

ISBN 978-0-9791401-1-2

245 pages, paperback

Through This Hour weaves a spell binding series of narratives that work as separate entities, but taken as a whole create a sharper, more focused picture of a consciousness at work in the world. Characters surface and submerge again into the flow of this river that seems to move upstream into the dark source of the past with a current that appears still and slow, but is also swift and dynamic.

The stories detail a lifetime of bittersweet memories and the characters and exciting locations that helped formulate them. Time’s winged chariot is always close at hand as old loves and friends and times past are remembered, evoking a bygone era that is vibrant and alive with a host of interesting people in exciting places.

 

Rhythms of My Heart

by Leon Shade Sr.

$9.95 U.S.

$14.95 CAN

 

ISBN 0-9763106-1-9

64 pages, paperback

 

Shade's heartfelt expressions reflect his experiences working with advanced AIDS patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center. In the "Introduction," Margaret Perrone says, "Reading this book offers the opportunity to experience the power and dignity as well as the pain of precious human beings..."

 

PERSIAN 

GULF 

JEOPARDY

by Lee Seigfried

in consultation with

Capt. Arthur S. Jensen,

U.S. Navy (RETIRED)

 

$19.99 U.S.

$24.99 CAN

ISBN 978-0-9791401-0-5

301 pages, paperback

 

On 17 May 1987 the U.S.S. Stark, a destroyer convoying oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, was struck by two Iraqi airborne missiles, killing seventeen sailors and badly damaging the ship. The repair ship, U.S.S. Vulcan, after rescuing the Stark, put ashore a bus to take sailors to the village of Al Aziziyah for shore liberty then on to the air base at Dhahran. Two women officers, well covered as women must be in a Muslim country, headed for the village bazaar, but their adventures were to be south of the Rub' al Khali desert, in oil sheikdoms near King Solomon's mines and Petra-like caves in high valley oases in the mountains adjacent to Yemen.The Persian Gulf Jeopardy explores the clash of cultures in a high powered narrative set on the stage of international politics. 

 

 

TheBallad
of 
King 
George

and other poems
by Dan Lightsey

 

$9.99 U.S.
$14.99 CAN.

ISBN 0-9763106-7-8
64 pages, paperback

 

In poems that range from the lyrical to the narrative, Dan Lightsey presents the insights and lessons he has learned on the rocky road to salvation. They are lessons wrought form his own youthful mistakes. These entertaining poems will find their way into your heart and mind and stay with you long after you have put the book down.

"The Ballad of King George And Other Poems" provides a perfect showcase for Dan Lightsey's verse. It is strongly recommended and rewarding reading.   -Midwest Book Review

 

 

The Making of a Country Preacher

Reverend Harvey S. Shue

By Lloyd C. Shue

 

$9.95 U.S.

$14.95 CAN

 

ISBN 0-9763106-2-7

128 pages, paperback

 

This is a fascinating peek into the life of a York County, PA minister's personal and professional life as seen in his diaries and letters. Contains historical photographs.

Please contact us for availability through the author.

MANORBORN 2007

$14.99 U.S.
ISBN 13: 978-0-9791401-5-0
70 pages, paperback

The annual anthology published by the Harford Poetry & Literary Society features poetry, fiction, essays, photogtaphy and art. Contributors include Grace Cavalieri, Barbara Simon, Clarinda Harriss, Rosemary Klein, Karen Elliott, Leslie F. Miller, MiMi Zannino and a host of others.

 

For more information, visit their website:

 

www.harfordpoetrysociety.org

 

GOING HOME
Poems, Stories, and Prayers   
 
              by Edith N. Reese

 $9.95 U.S.
$14.95 CAN.


ISBN
1-56167-856-2
96 pages, hardbound

A bountiful collection of writing on such themes as Love, Country, Family, and God by a woman who played many roles in her life. Truly inspiring and spiritual words from an American patriot. Composed over a lifetime, these highly personal reflections reveal the joys and sorrows that we all share.

Give Yourself Good Credit
Pearls of Wisdom

by Connie J. Morris

$7.95 U.S.

$12.95 CAN

 

ISBN 0-9763106-4-3

96 pages, hardbound

 

A no-nonsense guide to your financial future that explains step-by-step how to get control of your financial present. It is a little book that delivers a big message and wastes no time in doing it. The nuts and bolts lessons it teaches make perfect sense and can only insure success if put into practice.

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Octopus Dreams

A delightful assortment of poems collected from web postings on poetryinbaltimore.com.

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www.poetryinbaltimore.com

 

Manorborn 2006

Poems of Place

Harford Poetry and Literary Society

 

This unique anthology contains poems related to the people and places of Harford County, Maryland. Many local poets represented including Betsy Wollaston, Jean Keenan, Susan Lesser, Carol Bindel, Jan Lewis, and others. Special tribute section to the late Tom Chambers.

 

For more information, consult their website:

 

www.harfordpoetrysociety.org

 

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