中国古代一位影响不小的哲学家——庄子，他好像整天是在山野里散步，观看着鹏鸟、小虫、蝴蝶、游鱼，又在人间世里凝视一些奇形怪状的人：驼背、跛脚、四肢不全、心灵不正常的人，很像意大利文艺复兴时大天才达·芬奇在米兰街头散步时速写下来的一些“戏画”，现在竟成为“画院的奇葩”。

But haiku is not limited to nature; it is a form that can delve deep into the human heart. In "Poems from the Heart," you will also encounter poems that explore the spectrum of human emotions, from love and longing to sorrow and introspection. These haikus are like mirrors reflecting the complexity of the human experience most succinctly and poignantly. "Poems from the Heart" is not just a collection of poems; it is an invitation to slow down, observe the world around you, and savor the beauty in simplicity. It is a reminder that even during our busy lives, there are moments of grace and wonder waiting to be discovered if we take the time to look. This book is a tribute to the countless haiku poets who have drawn inspiration from the natural world, from their own experiences, and the rich tapestry of human existence. It is a celebration of the profound impact that a few carefully chosen words can have on our hearts and minds.

Tate and the Lotus Pond: A Fantasy By: Judy Cicero This enchanting fairy tale follows Tate, our boy hero and Little-One, a refugee baby spider in their search for Little-One's home web on the mysterious lotus pond. These unlikely friends accompanied by Tate's imagination face the dangerous Bully Fish, menacing Sumo Snails, the evil Kameko, a renegade turtle taxi driver and the deadly Steaming Vapors. They are befriended by the illusive Morning Glories, noisy Froglings, generations of Lotus plants, and the Parasol Ants. Tate and Little-One are honored for their bravery and wild imaginations with a welcome home tea ceremony hosted by Geisha Butterflies, dancing Fireflies, and their family and friends.

Torn between love, duty, and the fate of her kingdom, Princess Amara fights for peace against the backdrop of a looming war. Her defiance against a brutal conflict sparks dissent within the palace walls, while a dangerous mission by a wise monk offers a glimmer of hope. But when a duel is proposed to settle the dispute between kingdoms, Amara faces a heart-wrenching dilemma. Will her beloved prince, driven by a desire for peace, become the champion in this fight for survival? Can the seeds of dissent she has sown blossom into a powerful force for peace, or will the clash of swords ignite a devastating war?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In A Lotus Grows in the Mud, Goldie Hawn takes us on an inspiring odyssey and, with her trademark effervescent humour, reveals the lessons she's learned and the wisdom she's gained along the way. This is Goldie's chance to talk about everything from anger and fear, to love, compassion, friendship, and the many challenges she's faced in her career. First recalling her early days as the little girl from suburbia who longed to be a ballerina but felt like an ugly duckling, Goldie then takes us on a whirlwind tour through her go-go dancing years in 1960s New York, her phenomenal success on TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in, Hollywood stardom and her extraordinary experiences in films such as the Oscar-winning Cactus Flower, Swing Shift, and Private Benjamin. She also speaks about her relationship with her family - partner Kurt Russell, her children Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell, and her stepson Boston. Written with compassion and integrity, A Lotus Grows in the Mud is an insightful and inspiring look back at a life well lived by a woman well loved.

Capturing the moment in which a firecracker explodes into a burst of electric energy or the last rays of the sun as it stretches across a red-rock valley, certain special photos offer an unrivalled conduit to the world around us.