100 Poems - Böcker

A collection of calming, relaxing, positive poems to help with anxiety and stress.Keep this collection handy for a moment of relaxation whenever you need it. With poems about pets, nature, creativity and more, there are any number of topics to help you de-stress and forget about your worries. If you struggle to unwind after a long day at work, or it's difficult to find time that's just for you, this collection is the ideal solution. With wise words from W. B. Yeats, Robert Burns, Mary Oliver, William Wordsworth and more, there are many pockets of consolation, distraction and comfort waiting within these pages. Grab a cup of tea, a glass of wine or a sweet treat, and have some relaxing time to yourself with some of the most soothing poems of all time.Following on from 100 Happy Poems, 100 Poems to Help You Sleep and 100 Poems to Help You Heal, this is a collection of poems that will help you feel a little less alone in your time of need.

A collection of 100 upbeat, empowering and encouraging poems aimed at anyone who is looking for a boost of confidence.This collection of 100 poems is here to be your biggest cheerleader. Whether you need a push towards inspiration for the big or little things in life, there's a poem to help you through it. From calling on a higher power for support and reminders of who you are to meditations on the difference between confidence and arrogance, there are a variety of perspectives to learn from in this collection. In this expertly crafted anthology, you can find little boosts of support from the likes of Emily Brontë, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare, Denise Levertov and D. H. Lawrence. With poems from a whole host of bright minds from throughout the ages, you can gain comfort from knowing you are not alone in not feeling your best, draw encouragement from strong voices, and overcome feelings of fear or uncertainty through the meditative and empowering practice of reading poetry.Following on from 100 Happy Poems, 100 Poems to Help You Sleep, 100 Poems to Help You Heal and 100 Poems to Help You Relax, this is a collection of poems that will give you a pep talk in your time of need.

This comforting anthology of poems, the latest in our 100 Poems series, is the perfect collection to help you celebrate ageing (whether gracefully or disgracefully).It includes a wide selection of poets and poems, from the famous, such as Dylan Thomas’s ‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night’ and Jenny Joseph’s ‘Warning’ (‘When I am an old woman I shall wear purple’), voted Britain’s favourite post-war poem in a BBC poll, to less well-known voices such as Iranian poet Mo H. Saidi, Carole Satyamurti's evocative description of two old ladies paddling, and some ancient Greek wisdom from Callimachus. It urges you to seize the moment, to process your regrets, to make the most of what you have, to prepare for the inevitable, and most importantly, never to give up.Keep this handy anthology nearby, whether at your bedside, in your bag or on your desk, ready to remind you that ageing is a personal journey that can take whatever shape you decide.

A compact collection of 100 supremely jolly poems to cheer you up wherever you are.We can all benefit from a portable little nugget of happiness to soothe our weary souls in moments of stress, sadness and hardship. 100 Happy Poems gives you exactly that: 100 specially selected and sublimely happy poems to turn to in times of need, from cosy fireside idylls to exhilarating outdoor adventures, encounters with the beauty of nature, interactions with our fellow humans, and moments of quiet reflection.This little bit of happiness is always on hand, and it includes uplifting words from some of the greatest poets ever to put pen to paper, from Emily Brontë wandering on the moors and Paul Laurence Dunbar welcoming his beloved to Katherine Mansfield reliving a childhood moment, Wendy Cope sharing an orange, and Algernon Charles Swinburne chatting to his cat.Quirkily and colourfully designed, this wonderful book is the perfect way to lift your spirits in times of turmoil. Keep it in your pocket, bag or desk drawer for an instant dose of joy when you are in need of a boost.

A dreamy collection of poems to read before you turn off the light, or to guide you gently back to sleep when you wake in the small hours.This soothing anthology contains 100 night-time poems specially selected to calm your mind, introduce positive thoughts, lull you to sleep and bring on sweet dreams. It contains not only poetry about the night itself, but an array of restful, tranquil, meditative verse, along with classic lullabies from many cultures. There are also poems that reflect on the good things in life, encouraging gratitude for the day just gone and optimism for the day ahead.Within these pages you can observe the night sky with Emily Brontë, visit the Lake Isle of Innisfree with W. B. Yeats, and experience Shakespeare’s most calming verses. Poems include the serene ‘In the Evening’ by Nikki Giovanni, the upbeat ‘Everything Is Going to Be Alright’ by Derek Mahon, the nursery classic ‘My Bed is a Boat’ by Robert Louis Stevenson, and many more that are just perfect for the quiet hours of the night.Keep this magical book by your bedside and let it lead you into a whole new world of peaceful slumber.