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Sex After 70 and Other Poems |
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160p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-8-0 |
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Bevalia Press, Toronto 2010 |
Cdn $20.00 |
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Sex After 70 and Other Poems contains new and selected poems from Naomi Beth Wakan's output over the last 14 years (1996-2010). Her poetry, while down-home and familiar, presents fresh angles on the topics of relationships, writing, cosmology and the arts. Her directness and conversational tone are disarming.
Naomi Beth Wakan's poetry sharpens the senses, stimulates the intellect and opens the heart. Her poems are simple and easy to understand, but they have depth and bear reading over and over again. Naomi allows us to become attuned to the potentiality of each moment, the joy in the savoured moment, the sadness of loss as that moment must inevitably be let go."
Sonja Arntzen
Professor Emeritas, East Asian Studies, University of Toronto.
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Double Take - response tanka |
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dmg@themetpress.com
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naomi@naomiwakan.com
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84p, PB |
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by Sonja Arntzen and Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-193539819-6 |
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Modern English Tanka Press, Baltimore 2010 |
Cdn $15.00 |
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Double Take – response tanka is a book of that rarely seen in English, Japanese form of poetry, tanka. Tanka is the earliest form of Japanese poetry (known as waka in its early years). In Japanese it consists of five lines of 5,7,5,7,7 syllables. It was used in the Heian court for communicating both between friends and between lovers. Tanka tend to reflect a bittersweet view of life, where life is too difficult to live, and yet too sweet to give up. Here Professor Sonja Arntzen and Naomi Beth Wakan write tanka in response to each others' tanka. Either Ms Arntzen offers a tanka first and Ms Wakan responds, or vice versa. The tanka are unusually personal, almost confessional, and offer a sensitivity to the awesomeness of the everyday as well as a gentle, wry compassion for the way mankind deals with it.
“These tanka are worthy of a double take. You will surely come back to these poems for a closer reading, returning to each collaborative pairing to dwell in their candor, their echoes, their surprising turns, their drinking in of all it means to be alive. These call-and-response poems by Sonja Arntzen and Naomi Beth Wakan offer a fluid and fulfilling tanka dance.”
Michael Dylan Welch, founder of the Tanka Society of America.
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Book Ends - a year between the covers |
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200p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-1-894987-42-4 |
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Poplar Press, Hamilton 2010 |
Cdn $19.00 |
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A fascinating romp through books, with an author that everyone would wish to have as their favorite eccentric aunt. Book Ends – a year between the covers tracks Naomi Beth Wakan’s obsessive reading throughout the year. The book covers a wide-range of genres – from poetry to spy stories with stops for science essays in between. A passionate, witty and highly entertaining book for avid readers, who are bound to have a list of “must-reads” for themselves by the time they have finished it.
"...a vicarious journey through a year of voracious reading. As Wakan reflects with honesty and humour on how
each book touches her life, she shares her unique island perspective and illustrates that a well-read life is also well-lived."
Bobbie Jo Reid, Senior Living magazine
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Reading |
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60p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-7-3 |
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Bevalia Press, Toronto 2009 |
Cdn $12.00 |
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This book puts the reader centre-stage as the interpreter of a book, as it explores how we read and when, where, who and what. We read in order to see how we can make a difference in the world, a difference in our own lives. Reading is the perfect book to confirm the avid reader and to support book-club members.
"On an island studded with hidden gems, Naomi's
wit and eye for the off-kilter rank her as one of our most precious assets."
Kathy Ramsey, Gabriola Artworks, Folklife Village
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Writing Your Way to Health |
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60p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-5-9 |
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Bevalia Press, Toronto 2008 |
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The more than 50 exercises in Writing Your Way to Health are based on Naomi Beth Wakan’s writing workshops of the same name. The exercises probe deeply into motives for writing, “truth” in writing, and the philosophy that underlies your writing. Helpful and challenging.
"On an island studded with hidden gems, Naomi's
wit and eye for the off-kilter rank her as one of our most precious assets."
Kathy Ramsey, Gabriola Artworks, Folklife Village
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A Gabriola Year |
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108p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-4-2 |
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Bevalia Press, Toronto 2008 |
Cdn $20.00 |
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A year on Gabriola is like a year anywhere else, and nowhere else. A long view on our short lives. Naomi condenses her 12 years of living on a small island into one year of events, people, and places that make up her community of Gabriola.
"A delightful romp of a read. With her irrepressible wit, compassion and humor, Naomi reminds us that the art of living simply and leaving a small footprint can indeed be abundant."
Roger Christie, Raspberry's Jazz Café, Folklife Village, Gabriola
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Compositions: notes on the written word |
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noelle.allen@wolsakandwynn.com
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228p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-1-894987-25-7 |
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Wolsak and Wynn, Hamilton 2008 |
Cdn $19.00 |
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A fascinating, witty and revealing tour of a writer's life and the world of books.
From first inspiration to book jacket, from travel-writing to writing doggerel, Naomi
will enchant you with this laugh-out-loud funny and deeply insightful book.
"Her imaginative universe is broad, and she penetrates
it with finesse."
George Szanto, The Condesa of M.
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Ageing |
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naomi@naomiwakan.com |
55p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-3-5 |
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Bevalia Press, 2007 |
Cdn $12.00 |
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Ageing, considered a natural process, has its positive and negative aspects. Here
gathered together are poems focused on this process - sometimes angry, sometimes
amused, sometimes sad, sometimes just feeling the inevitable.
"...be prepared to be amused and inspired to write yourself..."
Canadian Teacher
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Gardening |
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44p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-1-1 |
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Bevalia Press, 2007 |
Cdn $12.00 |
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Whatever the season, the poems in Gardening vibrate with and remind one of the time spent
weeding, seeding and enjoying the garden. All gardeners and those
who just admire gardens will find something witty or wise in this charming book.
"...be prepared to be amused and inspired to write yourself..."
Canadian Teacher
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Getting You Writing! |
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44p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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978-0-9782868-0-4 |
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Bevalia Press, 2007 |
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These exercises, based on those given at Naomi's popular "Late Bloomer"
workshops, will encourage the beginner writer, stimulate the jaded writer, and supply endless
ideas to writers' groups. Over 50 imaginative exercises to get you writing.
"...be prepared to be amused and inspired to write yourself..."
Canadian Teacher
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Loving |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894948-08-4 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing, 2006 |
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This book, with poetry around the
theme of ‘loving’, is more concerned with the everyday problems of keeping
relationships cheerful than the grand passions of famous lovers. “Loving”’s
jaundiced eye is sprinkled with moments of optimistic thoughts on the subject
and the occasional tender tear-inducing poem.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Late Bloomer - on writing later in life |
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200p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894987-11-X |
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Wolsak and Wynn, Hamilton 2006 |
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In this lively, perceptive and empowering book, Naomi Beth Wakan shares her
experiences as an older writer in order to offer insights that will amuse,
inform and encourage you to "get writing." Perfect for the retiree who has planned
to start writing "one day." This is the day and "Late Bloomer - on writing later in
life" will be the book to get them writing.
"Insightful, inspirational and honest"
Bobbie Jo Sheriff, Editor, Senior Living Magazine
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Writing |
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32p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894948-04-1 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing, 2006 |
Cdn $12.00 |
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This chapbook includes poems focused on writing (and reading) that were featured at
the Poetry Gabriola Festival, 2005 and presented at Mocambo, Victoria, 2006. These
wise and witty poems tell of the writer's life - its sublimity and stupidity. A
perfect gift for your writers' group, book club, or for anyone who has contemplated
putting pen to paper for a living.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Segues |
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88p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894987-01-2 |
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Wolsak and Wynn, 2005 |
Cdn $15.00 |
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Latest poems by Naomi Beth Wakan inspired by her life on the small island of Gabriola.
Taking everyday moments, Naomi transforms them so they relate to larger issues and
can be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
"I loved this poetry. This is someone who's seen life,
knows it pulls no punches, and who can still laugh like a child running down a"
hillside. I can hear her voice. I can hear her."
jacket: Richard Harrison
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Drumbeg Park |
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52p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-895110-93-9 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $15.00 |
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This wise and witty collection of essays and poetry is set in Drumbeg Park,
a BC Provincial Park situated at the south end of Gabriola Island. The writing
highlights the essence of this small but beautiful park that has won the hearts
of all that visit it.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Haiku Bag |
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110p, PB, small format |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894092-12-0 |
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Lightsmith Publishing |
Cdn $10.95 |
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This small format book is an ideal introduction to the reading and writing
of haiku. This smallest of poetry forms, originated in Japan but has been
a form eagerly adopted by poets all over the world. Haiku Bag covers its
history, rules and examples from haiku masters. It also contains haiku by
Naomi Beth Wakan, written on the island of Gabriola, B.C.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Healing Bag |
Trade & Retail:
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164p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan |
1-894092-04-X |
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Lightsmith Publishing |
Cdn $10.95 |
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Insight and support from many wise writers in this small format book.
Covering many aspects of illness, disease, healing and dying, Healing Bag
(a book of collected quotations) has brought solace and lifted the spirits
of so many readers. The perfect gift for someone who is stuck in a difficult space.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Memory Bag |
Trade & Retail:
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173p, PB, small format |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894092-14-7 |
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Lightsmith Publishing |
Cdn $10.95 |
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How to write your memoirs with interesting quotes, comments and questions to jog
the memory; covering all aspects of life. We all need to feel as if we have counted
for something in life. Writing your autobiography, jotting down your memories, help
you explore your strengths in life and give you insight for new decisions to be made.
This is a wonderful book for seniors or anyone wanting to reassess where they are and
where they might be going.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Artworks |
Trade & Retail:
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126p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-1-9 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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This wise and witty book of quotations about art, art collectors, painters,
scuptors and critics is a must read for anyone associated with the creative
process. A wonderful gathering of inspiring and amusing quotes from those
in the business.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Bookworks |
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140p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-4-3 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Bookworms everywhere will love this collection of quotes on authors, book-sellers,
critics, poetry and every aspect of words and those who produce them. Discerning
selection by a bibliophile and a poet.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Designworks |
Trade & Retail:
naomi@naomiwakan.com |
128p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-2-7 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Home, theatre, industrial design, all aspects of the `designing' artist are wittily
present. This book includes original poetry by Naomi Beth Wakan
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Foodworks |
Trade & Retail:
naomi@naomiwakan.com |
142p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-6-X |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Gourmets and gourmands, chefs and home-cooks...all will find themselves in
this volume of quotations on food and food production and presentations.
From the profound to the scurrilous, Foodworks will have the quote you need
to inspire to rush to the kitchen, or maybe, close the door on the dishes and
eat out. A fun collection.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Gardenworks |
Trade & Retail:
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144p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-5-1 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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For those who dig in gardens and those who admire gardens, this book of
garden quotes will animate and motivate. Whatever the season in the garden
you will find a quote - wise and witty.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Lifeworks |
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120p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-7-9 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Adult
This profound and witty collection of quotes stretches from birth to death with
such topics as ambition, middle age and legacy floating around and between.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Loveworks |
Trade & Retail:
naomi@naomiwakan.com |
125p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-7-8 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Cynical or romantic, Loveworks will supply the quote to take you to bed or
make you leap out of bed. All aspects of loving from sacred to plain old
everday caring are found in this carefully selected collection of quotes
on the many faces of love.
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Musicworks |
Trade & Retail:
naomi@naomiwakan.com |
152p, PB, small format |
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collected by Naomi Beth Wakan and Ruth Artmonsky |
0-9541608-3-5 |
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Artmonsky Arts |
Cdn $12.95 |
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This wonderful collection of quotes on music, musicians, critics,
orchestras etc. is the perfect gift for the music-lover you know. Quotes
to inspire and amuse on opera to jazz, folk to New Age. Musicworks also
includes introductory verse for each section by Naomi Beth Wakan
"...and indeed, it does whet the appetite for more!...Highly recommended."
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Scienceworks |
Trade & Retail:
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128p, PB |
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by Naomi Beth Wakan |
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1-894948-03-3 |
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Pacific Edge Publishing |
Cdn $12.95 |
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Inspiring and witty quotes on physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology and math.
Perfect for `recreational' scientists and budding Nobel Prize winners.
"I loved this poetry. This is someone who's seen life,
knows it pulls no punches, and who can still laugh like a child running down a"
hillside. I can hear her voice. I can hear her."
jacket: Richard Harrison
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