A short story about arrogance, ignorance and ultimately giving in to curiosity. The world is a wonderful place and discovering it could be the most delightful of experiences....

"And suddenly, a strange idea conquered his mind, his curiosity was focused on one thing; and he liked to ask the only question that no one knew the answer to: (Sheik, how shall I die?) The Sheik looked at him with tired, peaceful, kind eyes… then he looked away and informed him in low, but clear voice: (It will be a beautiful day.)"...

A selection of aphorisms from notebooks: 1980-2009.

Translated from the Anglo-Saxon of the Exeter Book.

A modernized version or translation, retaining the alliterative style, and close to the original, but eliminating archaisms which would require explanatory notes....

Part I Part II Part III Part IV

Do you often look up from what you are doing and wonder, What if..... I could do something different? It is a game I am sure we all play each day of the week whether we admit it or not. Since the first cave woman wondered what would happen if she had her mate paint on their cave wall, humans have questioned everything that occurs around them. This collection of 999 'What if......?' scenerios are placed in a satirical format that will appeal to the curious nature of anyone. The conjectures are of a diverse nature, are not politically correct and touch on the inherent contradictions of our society, and of being human....

What are the reasons behind the sudden outbreak of mushroom poisonings in Burgundy, France? Read at your own risk to unravel this peculiar mystery.

'City Eyes' conjures up days gone by through images of Wellington City at night and poems which remember the places and the people that walked the street's. Imbued with the street life and soul of the times, City Eyes is both nostalgic and reminiscent of our glory days. Forgotten alleyways and empty buildings stand as testament to the things they've seen, with poems of lives lost and found in the city of our youth coming together to accentuate the fragility of the world around us....

Sardines, City Eyes, On the Train, M.Jackson-He Kanohi Kitea, 4B Boston Tce, Epa, My Cool Older Cousin, The Veil of Time Te Anai (For Hone Tuwhare), Word Search....

Teenage twins James and Samantha Blake are caught up in a seemingly random terrorist bombing while on a school trip. Many of their friends are killed. When the twins wake up in hospital, their lives have changed forever.The doctors are amazed at the speed with which James and Sam recover from their injuries and, when the twins begin to exhibit extraordinary powers, it is obvious that something incredible has happened.As James and Sam attempt to overcome their fears and embrace their new talents, a series of murders and disappearances start plaguing the hospital. The twins aren’t the only ones with special abilities and it becomes apparent that someone is coming for them.Will James and Sam be able to survive the nightmare into which they have been plunged? Who, or what, is behind the murders at the hospital? And was that terrorist incident quite so random after all?...

Semhatarul acestor randuri se ana confruntat cu doua asertiuni. Prima. Cine este Florentin Smarandache? A doua Poetul nu are biografie; poezia este biografia sa Dar a doua asertiune vrea sa 0 elimine pe prima Nemaifiind doua nu se pune problema optiunii. Cand l-ar interesa t~i pe cititor viata unui poet? Un cititor impmimit de poezie ar putea raspunde, "niciodata". Mul, impresionat in mod deosebit de poezia sa ar simti nevoia sa posede unele date lJi despre viata lui. POOlii se impun mai greu lumii cititorilor. Un volum de poezie, in zile bune, are un tiraj de doua, trei mii de exemplare. pupa zece titluri scrise in 15-20 de ani, un poet nu este cunoscut decat in perimetru: celor treizeci de mii de cititori, posesori, uneori al numai unuia din ceIe zece titluri. Daca cei care l-au citit sunt de zece ori mai mu~i, poetul respectiv se poate considera bine situat in con~iinta natiunii. Aceste consideratii pot fi at~e poetilor care au trait in tara lJi lJi-au publicat carte cu carte la editurile roman~i. Nu de acee~i situatie"se bucura" Florentin Smarandache care, din cele cincisprezece titluri aparute, il1i vede doar doua car...

Time opens; the window of a moment; and watches me.

This book is a collection of poems compiled together by Florentin Smarandache. Book translates in Romanian---

In a world torn apart by a ruthless dictator, humanity is enslaved and on the verge of extinction. The governments have fallen. The cities lie in ruin. The only hope is a man who has been in exile for over a year....

Iom kurioze, en la eventoj kiuj okazis dum la pasintaj kelkaj jaroj en nia “granda ekstera mondo”, ni povas trovi eventojn tiom mirigajn kaj inspirajn ke mi ne povas esperi egaligi ilin per rakontoj pri la Lando Oz. Tamen, “La Magio de Oz” vere estas pli stranga kaj nekutima ol io ajn kion mi legis au priaudis niaflanke de La Granda Sabla Dezerto kiu kasas de ni La Landon Oz, ec dum la jusaj ekscitaj jaroj, do mi esperas ke gi allogos vian amon je noveco....

A story of a young woman's liberation. With the help of a seasoned mentor, a reporter learns to relax and have fun, dream about love and excitement and realize her dream. http://www.behappyinlife.com ...

The inspiring story of a dyslexic girl's journey of self-discovery, in which she overcomes her disability and finds her true worth with the help of some special people. http://www.behappyinlife.com ...

In The Love Divine, Wright's unparalleled poetic power will provide the reader with new love stories that delve into the heart of his immortal beloved, revealing the mysteries behind this spiritual journey to the ultimate destiny. The author becomes a character of a man in praise of her beauty and grace, in a world that takes love beyond heavenly and earthly bounds. This book will redefine the romantic genre forever....

Old World Evil vs New Age Passion ... A centuries old djinni betrayed...A modern career woman and wife bereft...Can this thoroughly mismatched couple find comfort and vindication in each other's arms? More importantly, can Kane and Therese's love survive the ancient vendetta of one unforgiving and powerful demon djinni? Find out that anything is possible when a devout mystical being from the old world joins forces with an urban-reared spitfire from the new? (http://www.graciecmckeever.com)...

For years, Julia Campbell has lusted from afar after her girlhood crush, Cade Taylor. Now the shoe is on the other foot and Cade is limping along helplessly behind her size seven pumps. Two successful attorneys arguing opposite sides of a high profile DUI manslaughter case, there's more than just a failed affair spirited debates. Between them lies four-year-old Laura with Cade's blue eyes and Julia's black curls. Cade will do anything to get them back -- even if it means losing the biggest case of his life. www.DesertBreezePublishing.com...

Join a variety of well-known authors as they share the Scripture or quotations they find inspiring to their writing. The devotionals they?ve contributed reflect all aspects of the writing life: basic motivation, rejection, publishing and succeeding. Spend some time with the writers you love and discover what words they write by. www.robinbayne.com...

What happens when the Bible smashes into The Princess Bride? A thirteen page screenplay is written presenting biblical scenes through slightly modified Princess Bride quotes for the primary purpose of giving NCFCA Open material to interp and perform of course! With wit, humor, and a moral, all wrapped up in a fresh, entertaining package!...

David - ‘So what happens now?‘ Goliath - ‘We face each other as God intended... sportsmanlike. No tricks, no weapons, skill against skill alone. ‘ David - ‘You mean, I'll put down my rock and you'll put down your sword and we'll try and kill each other like civilized people? Goliath - ‘I could kill you now. ‘ David - ‘Frankly, I think the odds are slightly in your favor at hand fighting.‘ Goliath - ‘It's not my fault being the biggest and the strongest. I don't even exercise.’...