GO BEHIND THE WOODEN GATES of the writers' compound in Key West to discover the untold story of four of the most celebrated America authors in the 20th century. Based on anecdotes, events, and conversations gleaned from first-person interviews with other writers and friends who knew them best, The Writers' Compound reveals both the good times and the bitter resentments that confronted these writers on their island paradise. In addition to the fascinating story of these four famous writers, The Writers' Compound also captures both the nostalgia of the period, and the enduring allure of Key West today. The WritersJohn Ciardi: An admitted grouch whose volatile temper and sarcastic wit could eviscerate anyone in his line of fire, but who could also be "extremely entertaining and funny and gregarious." Ralph Ellison: A complicated man who may or may not have been homophobic, but openly admitted that he accepted gays "as long as they were not obvious." John Hersey: Whose distinguished career as a Pulitzer Prize winning author was marred by charges of plagiarism - a charge he reluctantly admitted to but never really accepted. Richard Wilbur: An unabashed free spirit who embraced an island that he found (like the movie Bonnie and Clyde) "morally questionable, but, aesthetically, very pleasing."

The Writers' Compound: The Story of Four American Authors in Key West

Owens, Michael

Roberts, Jack L.

Biographies & Memoirs

Palm Tree Press

A Kid's Guide to South Africa takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to the “Rainbow Nation,” an African country known for its diversity. The book helps today’s young explorers learn about South Africa’s history, geography, culture, wildlife, and more. The large format (8 ½ x 11) includes dramatic full-color photos that help tell the story of South Africa and its peoples. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. A Kid’s Guide to South Africa is one in a series of books about countries and cultures around the world published by Curious Kids Press. Other books in the series feature Ancient Egypt, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Iceland, India, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South America, United States, and Thailand, along with three special editions focusing on the U.S. state of Hawaii, Planet Earth, and the continent of South America.

A Kid's Guide to South Africa

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Independently published

Introduces depression, discusses why it occurs, and explores treatment options.

I'm Depressed, Now What? (Teen Life 411)

Gelman, Amy

Rosen Young Adult

Use These Amazing Aquaponics Techniques To Create Your Own Amazing Aquaponic System! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to start your own basic aquaponic system from home. An aquaponic system basically involves a troika of organisms that live in harmony and support each other. You have the fish that create the ammonia, the bacteria that feed on this ammonia and turn it into nitrites, and the plants which benefit from the nutritious water and can also be converted into fish food and a source of ammonia. You are basically creating a balance and self-sustaining eco-system that can produce everything you and your family need to have a nutritious and balanced diet. This book offers all the information you, as a beginner, would need in designing your system, choosing the specifications and making sure you get to develop a healthy and thriving environment for all the organisms in your aquaponic system. This book also offers simple descriptions and definitions of all the working parts and materials that you need for your system as well as customizable fitting you might want to add. With this knowledge, you will be able to design your system according to the available space, budget and climate conditions of your locality, and of course, according to your needs. Designing and growing a healthy aquaponic system is invaluable in helping you develop food security at low cost. Because it can be developed into a self-sustaining eco-system, you will be able to get maximum output for less input, as well as have the satisfaction of growing your own food. You will also have the added assurance that everything on your plate is organic and healthy. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn.... Aquaponic Basics The Requirements for an Aquaponic Unit The System Essentials The Balance of Parts The Main Components Essential Monitoring And A Lot More! Get This Book Today And Start Your Aquaponics Garden!

Aquaponics: A Beginner's Guide to Create Your Own Amazing Aquaponic System

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Elephant Picture Book is a delightful picture book for children (ages 4-8) that tells about the differences (and similarities) between African elephants and Asian elephants. It also provides a special look at a group of elephants at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand, a place where overworked and abused elephants have found a safe and loving home in a natural environment. Photographer Michael Owens captures both the gentleness and the majesty of these enchanting animals in his full-color photographs that are guaranteed to delight both young readers and their parents alike.

The Elephant Picture Book

Animals

“A Kid’s Guide to China” is a colorful, easy-to-read book for kids about this fascinating country where one-fifth of the world’s population live. From the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China to life in China today, the book provides young readers an inside look at one of the world’s oldest civilizations that today is a very modern country. “A Kid’s Guide to China” is the first print edition of “A Kid's Guide to..." e-book series, which takes kids on an exciting adventure to countries and cultures around the world. Each book focuses on one country and includes large, colorful photographs, informational charts and graphs, and quirky and bizarre “Did You Know” facts, all designed to bring the country and its people to life. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the informational text series is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. "A Kid's Guide to..." series is designed for grades 4-6, ages 9-12 and is a companion series to PlanetKids for younger readers, both series published by Curious Kids Press (www.curiouskidspress.com)

A Kid's Guide to China

Geography & Cultures

A Kid's Guide to Kenya takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting adventure to the African country of Kenya. Dramatic, full-color photographs of the people, the places, and the wildlife of Kenya enhance every page in this informational text, designed for recreational reading as well as a resource for in-school writing assignments and geography projects.

A Kid's Guide to Kenya

NEW 2020 EDITION with special look at the devastating 2019/2020 Australian bush fires. A Kid's Guide to Australia takes young readers on an exciting and colorful adventure to the amazing country of Australia, where they will learn about the country's history, culture, wildlife, and more. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. It is one in a series of books about countries and cultures around the world published by Curious Kids Press.

A Kid's Guide to Australia

From pyramids to pharaohs, ancient Egypt has fascinated kids (and adults alike) for generations. In this engaging, easy-to-read book, kids are introduced to an awesome civilization that existed more than 5,000 years ago. Colorful photographs, informational charts and maps, and fun Did You Know facts all bring ancient Egypt to life for the young reader. The book covers topics such as Egyptian mummies, amazing Egyptian inventions (including hieroglyphic writing), the role of women in ancient Egypt, a look at daily ancient Egyptian life, and much more. A Kid’s Guide to Ancient Egypt is part of a series of books about countries and cultures around the world, available both in digital and print editions. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the informational text series is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments or as a supplement to a home-schooling social studies curriculum. The countries featured in this series – in addition to ancient Egypt -- currently include Australia, Costa Rica, France, Kenya, Thailand, and China.

A Kid's Guide to Ancient Egypt

History

"A Kid's Guide to France" takes young readers on a fascinating trip to one of the oldest nation's on Earth and a leader in all aspects of culture - from fashion to food to literature. This easy-to-read book with its full-color photographs, informational charts and maps, and fun Did You Know facts is designed to bring France to life for young readers. A Kid's Guide to France is part of "A Kid's Guide to..." series of books about countries and cultures around the world, available both in digital and print editions. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the informational text series is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments or as a supplement to a home-schooling social studies curriculum. The countries featured in this series - in addition to France -- currently include Australia, Ancient Egypt, Costa Rica, Kenya, Thailand, and China.

A Kid's Guide to France

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