Bøger af Jane McMorland Hunter

A calming collection of nature poems to help you relax and unwind at the end of every day.

365 poems celebrating nature and the changing seasons.

100 Poems to Help You Sleep is a calming anthology of positive and meditative poems to turn to in the middle of the night to restore tranquil sleep and sweet dreams.

A sublime bedside poetry companion for every autumn evening.

Celebrate all things love with this daily anthology of love poems. With one for every day of the year, from well-known classics to modern fresh takes, there's something for everyone to love. Love is such a uniquely human feeling that people have been writing about it since the invention of writing. There are many forms of this one word: do you think family, pet, home, romance, marriage? Everyone has their own attachments and associations, which makes a collection like this so fascinating. Among the 366 poems are Shakespeare's classic sonnets, Ocean Vuong's experiences of queer young love, Elizabeth Barrett Browning's ode to her dog, Charlotte Mew dealing with loss, and much, much more. There is a wide range of voices from across the ages, expressing what love means to them. This is the newest title in Batsford's highly popular Poetry Anthology series, and is the perfect bedside companion for late night reading or morning meditating.

This poetry anthology provides a bright and cheery way to start your day, with one joyful poem for every morning of the year.Whether you wake up to the chirping of birds or stumble out the door in a last minute rush, it's important to take some time for yourself in the mornings to boost your mood. Before stepping into the day, prepare yourself with a jolly poem. You could allow the poem that has been selected for that date to soothe you, to excite you, to motivate you: whatever your needs, have a meditative morning moment with a happy poem to set yourself up for a successful day.With one happy poem for every single day of the year, keep this book by your bedside for a serotonin boost upon waking, on the kitchen counter for a pick-me-up while your coffee brews, or in your rucksack for a moment of (rare) commuting joy. With a delightful illustration for every month and a vast range of poems, it'll be easy to find something that sparks joy within you. From the timeless phrasing of John Keats and Rumi to the celebratory observations of Wendy Cope OBE and Pulitzer Prize Winner Rita Dove, there'll be a moment of delight ready and waiting, just for you.

Take the trip of a lifetime through poetry, journalism, historical fact, and science fiction with this daily anthology of travel writing.Travelling's never been easier. Wherever you are, find yourself somewhere else with the newest anthology in the Batsford Bedside Companion series. Journey through different eras, continents and points of view, with one entry for each day of the year. Whether you're in need of inspiration, you want to manifest your dream trip, or you just need a break, climb aboard and let some of the best travel writers of all time whisk you away to intriguing new lands.This collection is perfect for anyone who loves to travel, explore, and learn.¿ Travel from Middle America to Peru with Bill Bryson, Jack Kerouac, and Michael Bond.¿ See what the world has to offer, from Venetian Regattas to Iranian hospitality.¿ Discover how others have moved through the world, from cities on foot with Lauren Elkin to countryside biking with Dervla Murphy, driving through Russia with Colin Thubron and waiting at railway stations with Bishwanath Ghosh.¿ From London to Timbuktu via the Gobi Desert and the Brazilian Jungle, there's poetry, travel guides, memoir, fiction and more as far as the eye can see.Swap your backpack for this book to keep by your bedside, and start or end your days with a trip to wherever you desire.

A joyful collection of 100 poems to provide a dose of happiness in times of need.

Arranged in day-by-day format, this beautiful gift book is a celebration of the nature you can find in your city or town, such as urban foxes prowling in the street, wildflowers sprouting from a crack in the pavement, and butterflies on your balcony. This book is a celebration of the variety of wildlife around us, proving that you don't need a trip to the countryside to enjoy the natural world.

A mouthwatering anthology of food in literature, encompassing fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, and even a smattering of recipes, with one piquant extract for every night of the year. This absorbing book is a literary feast for every food lover ¿ and who isn't? You'll discover a wealth of foodie extracts from around the world and throughout the centuries, from marchpane and posset in Shakespeare to Nigella Lawson on how much cheese to buy for a dinner party. It includes literary greats like Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Maya Angelou, stellar food writers such as Elizabeth David, Madhur Jaffrey and Anthony Bourdain, and some intriguing curiosities such as the surreal recipes in 1932¿s Futurist Cookbook. And, of course, Mrs Beeton makes an appearance. Also on the menu are: Delicious baked apples in Jane Austen's Emma Ingenious wartime solutions in MFK Fisher's How to Cook a Wolf The joys of Caribbean cooking in Sam Selvon¿s The Lonely Londoners Lashings of ginger beer for Enid Blyton¿s Famous Five and much, much more. Keep this delectable book by your bedside and savour a whole world of delicious food writing every night of the year ¿ and it also makes the perfect gift for the foodie in your life!

Poetry anthology celebrating England and all that is English.

A sublime bedside poetry companion for every spring evening. Enjoy our place in nature as the days get longer and the flowers bloom.

An eclectic collection of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, this fascinating book incorporates prose, poetry and practical advice for every day of the year.

A beautifully illustrated daily anthology that brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries, from Pliny the Elder's Natural History to modern authors such as Helen Macdonald and Robert Macfarlane.

365 poems - one for every day of the year - celebrating friendship, love and constancy.

Whether you fantasise about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this comprehensive guide provides all the information and inspiration you need. As well as sharing essential cultivation advice and delicious recipes, it also explores the traditions of fruit growing alongside the histories of fruits.

This beautiful collection includes some of the best readings and poems to help you mark anything from a birth to a death, an engagement to a retirement, a wedding to a memorial service.It is lavishly illustrated with nostalgic images, making this a wonderful gift.