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The Dark Poetry of the Bezos Wedding

The Gritti Palace was built in Venice in 1475, with no expense spared. Its chandeliers are made of handblown Murano glass, its bathrooms of polychrome Italian marble. Its terrace looks out over the Grand Canal onto a domed basilica. For years, it was home …

Rodney A. Nichols Releases Prayers, Poems & Affirmations: Tapestry Threads of the Heart, Mind, and Soul, Volume One

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rodney A. Nichols, minister of the Gospel and accomplished author, is proud to announce the release of his latest book, Prayers, Poems & Affirmations: Tapestry Threads of the Heart …

Christian Leithart: Do yourself a favor and memorize a poem

Several times a year I require my students to memorize a poem. Sometimes I choose for them (say, “Death Be Not Proud,” by John Donne). Sometimes I hand them an anthology and let them choose. I don't explain rhyme scheme or poetic devices. I only ask …

Ghetto Koans, Pattern Books, Devouring Wolves: Seven Poetry Collections to Read in July

As I write this introduction, there’s a heatwave and the world is a mess. As we watch the defunding of many of the institutions that help literature get in the hands of readers, that lift up important voices, and that tell us about those voices, I am more …

Book review: Why Did My Brain Make Me Say it?

Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It?, Sarah Ziman, Troika Books We continue our reviews of books shortlisted for this year’s Wales Book of the Year award. ‘Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It?’ is one of 12 English language books shortlisted for the 2025 Wales …

“The Tale of Dolores” Children’s Book: A Message to the Girls

Stephanie and Parker Young with their daughters. (Courtesy photo, Stephanie Young)Parker and Stephanie Young may have left the farm when they moved to Coronado, but ideas of chickens lived on. A few years later, their chicken-centric story is now a …

Sylvan Lake Library starting new Book Expo event

The event is free for all ages to attend and will go from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 12 The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library's Book Expo will be taking place on July 12.  The event will feature local authors, publishers, editors, and book-loving …

Owls, Haunted Pianos, Having the Moon for a Neighbor: Ten Children’s Books to Read in July

I love summer reading, but this summer I’m finding it tougher than usual to make sure my kids are reading, too. They’re just so busy! Their schedules are packed with popsicle-eating, with cannonballing into the city pool, with building blanket forts and …

Poetry, art invite sacred reflection

Earlier this year, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, MennoMedia published the Anabap­tist Community Bible. Not a new translation, this was rather an experiment in communal hermeneutics, putting scripture into conversation with scholarly …

Smithfield’s Mitch Simmons publishes poetry, essays in ‘Ramblings of an Old Man’

Smithfield’s Mitch Simmons publishes poetry, essays in ‘Ramblings of an Old Man’ Published 5:33 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 Newly published author Mitch Simmons is likely a familiar name to frequent readers of The Smithfield Times’ opinion page. He’s a …

The 10 Best Fantasy Books About Bards (And Other Charisma Casters)

“Nice monster you’ve got there, would be a shame if someone… seduced it.” How many a Dungeons and Dragons campaign has been thrown off the rails by a bard high off of their own charisma supply? Despite what most fantasy novels tell you, sometimes the big …

Packed programme planned at award-winning independent bookshop

Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth has a packed programme of activities lined up. Events begin on Wednesday evening (July 2) with a return visit from author Anya Bergman, who will read from and discuss her new historical fiction novel The Tarot Reader of …

These 4 zodiac signs can’t say no to a good bookstore

Some people walk past a bookstore like it’s just another shop. Others? They walk in “just to browse” and emerge two hours later with a new journal, three fiction novels, and a tote bag that says, “I like books more than people.” If you’ve ever lost track …

On The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry

On The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry by Andrea Elise Hello, my name is Andrea Elise and I live in Amarillo, Texas. When we think of science and poetry, we often attribute one discipline to our left brains and the …

'Cosy' event space opens in Ironbridge after bookshop expansion

Book Nook has opened its doors on The Square in Ironbridge after taking over the former homeware shop Copper Fox next door. The Ironbridge Bookshop owner Meg Prince said the expansion would create a “cosy, interchangeable event space for all things bookish …

Galileo's First Book, Mao's Notes on Poetry, Brookeriana Bindings: Auction Preview

Watch: An old Bundoran poem inspires a new Bundoran song

One year has passed since the rediscovery of the long-lost historical guide-book TC Connolly’s Bundoran and its Neighbourhood (1895) and an old poem from the guide-book has inspired a new song for Bundoran. I have always believed that we don’t find a good …

'This book has finally given me a voice' - Stourbridge author speaks at launch of new book in front of friends and peers

Friends, family and fellow poets and spoken word performers turned out at Drip Coffee in Wollaston for the launch night on Saturday of I Write Because. The book is a series of poems and short stories and partly biographical, covering Katie Victoria's …

Éilís Ní Dhuibhne on the best Irish language books of 2025 so far

Although the busiest publishing season is autumn, several excellent books have been published so far this year, including memoir, non-fiction, poetry and children’s books. A highlight is Rónán Mac an Iomaire’s An Ghluaiseacht. Scéal Chearta Sibhialta na …

Kimble Company Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Wheeling, WV

Kimble responded swiftly to support flood recovery efforts in Wheeling, West Virginia, following recent severe weather that impacted the region. DOVER, OH, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimble Company and Kimble Recycling & …

Community Testing Initiatives: How Local Groups Are Fighting PFAS

From Michigan to North Carolina, citizen-led PFAS testing is reshaping public awareness and pressuring policy reform. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As concerns about PFAS contamination continue to rise, local …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel, Pulaski Counties Update Operational Schedule to Mondays-Saturdays

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday,  9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays. Their …

Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides …

Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County to Close Permanently Friday, June 27; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County is scheduled to close permanently Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA assistance.  …

Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County is scheduled to close permanently June 28 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can …

March Storm Survivors Have Two Weeks to Apply for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters, including students, who had uninsured damage or losses from the March outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes have until Monday, July 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. You may apply for assistance if you …

Disaster Recovery Centers and SBA Centers in South Texas Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

AUSTIN, Texas – FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) opened in South Texas communities impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26- …

LA Fire Aid Event: REBUILD & RISE

A gathering for Palisades residents and others affected by the fires to gain direct access to resources and support in their recovery and rebuilding process SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event: REBUILD …

Nordic GEM and Evertreen Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Corporate Sustainability in the Nordics and Beyond

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nordic GEM, a leading Nordic corporate services provider, is proud to announce a new strategic collaboration with Evertreen, a global platform enabling companies to plant real trees and …

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Locations are: Hardeman County …

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business …

Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit …

Notice of Availability: Draft Programmatic Agreement and Request for Public Comments

PHILADELPHIA-- The City of Annapolis, Maryland has applied through the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program …

United Restoration Offers Expert Biohazard Cleanup Services Across Florida

United Restoration offers 24/7 biohazard cleanup in FL. Their certified team safely handles trauma, crime, and infectious scenes with compassion & compliance. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: An Innovative Bracelet for Daily Inspirations LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression, and distractions, a constant …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hazelwood

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. The Disaster Recovery Center opens this Friday, June 27. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small …

Be Alert to Fraud After Tennessee’s Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Tennesseans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. In some cases, thieves try to …