Mark Ward Livres

As the 1950s draws to a close, Tommy Martin receives a telegram informing him that his father is dying and he should come home. Drawn back to Pepperell, Massachusetts, he’s forced to relive his teenage years, remember Mike the boy he loved and come face to face with the family he left behind. “Mark Ward has named this slim volume of powerful poems Circumference, an apt title given the geological boundaries imposed on us by blood and heart: those things we run from; those things we run to. Here is the timeline of a life, not linear but circular, and the places and people loved and lost and sometimes found again. Here is the poetry of, if not redemption, then reckoning. Here is an understanding that coming-of-age is a process that never stops; that we all are coming-of-age no matter at which point on the circle we find ourselves. Ward has chronicled something aching and timeless in this collection: the weight of the legacies we carry, and the pull of the lives we invent for ourselves.” –Bryan Borland, Author of DIG Mark Ward is a poet from Dublin, Ireland. He was the 2015 Poet Laureate for Glitterwolf and was a featured poet in the final Lingo Festival. His poems have been featured in Assaracus, Tincture, Poetry Ireland Review and Skylight47, as well as the anthologies Not Just Another Pretty Face and The Myriad Carnival. He founded and edits Impossible Archetype, a journal of LGBTQ+ poetry.

The enduring influence of the King James Version on church practices, worship, and the English language is explored in this thought-provoking examination. The book addresses its historical significance while prompting readers to consider its relevance in contemporary contexts. It encourages a reflection on how this classic text can continue to inform and inspire modern faith and language use, inviting a dialogue about its place in today's society.

Explore Britains amazing wildlife and wild places through the eyes and experiences of expert author Mark Ward, who is known to millions of readers across the country as Editor in Chief of the RSPBs flagship magazine Natures Home. Mark has travelled to every corner of the country to track down many exciting species and spectacles, including rutting Red Deer, marauding Orcas and secretive Wild Boar, along with the most travelled species of bird and butterfly in the world visiting our shores. The book is broken down into a month-by-month guide, outlining the best wildlife spectacles throughout the year and offering key advice on where to see them and how to make the most of each event. Illustrated with eye-catching colour photos of the countrys most exciting natural spectacles, the book covers many events that can be seen in any local nature reserve or garden winter bird feeding, frogs emerging and bumblebee ID to tracking down more specialised events visiting seabird colonies, watching Pine Martens and finding orchids to name just three. Packed with practical tips on everything from finding fungi to getting to grips with the many fascinating species of hoverflies, A Year in British Wildlife is an essential read and a genuine eye-opener for naturelovers old and new, and will provide a lifetimes worth of unforgettable wild experiences within its pages.

Set in Blackburn, the collection features Mark Ward's reflections on his life and experiences, primarily centered around his work at Dove Cottage in Grasmere. Unlike typical portrayals of northern life, his poetry avoids stereotypes, offering a straightforward and authentic perspective. Ward's diverse background and travels enrich the themes of his work, showcasing a unique voice that captures the essence of his hometown without the usual clichés.

Includes information that you need to create a welcoming garden environment for birds, with explanations of different bird food, feeders and how to site them, including practical projects, such as making a nest box.

Harmless artificial life forms are on the loose on the Internet. Computer viruses and even robots are now able to evolve like their biological counterparts. Telecommunications companies are sending small packets of software to go forth and multiply to cope with ever-increasing telephone traffic. Protein-based computers are on the agenda, and a team in Japan is building an organic brain as clever as a kitten. Welcome to the startling world of Artificial Life.Artificial Life scientists are taking inanimate materials such as computer software and robots and making them behave just like living organisms. In the process they are discovering much about what drives evolution and just what it means to say that something is alive. Virtual Organisms traces the origins of this field from the days when it was practiced by a few maverick scientists to the present and the current boom in Alife research.Leading technology correspondent Mark Ward presents a fascinating survey of current ideas about the origins of life and the engines of evolution. Through interviews with leading developers of Artificial Life, and through his own compelling research, Ward shows how the convergence of technology with biology has enormous implications.In an accessible, entertaining manner, Virtual Organisms reveals an unexplored avenue in predicting the future of Artificial Life , and whether new forms of Alife may be evolving beyond their designer's control.

'The policeman was a former Everton ticket holder who had seen me play. He looked stunned as he fastened the cuffs behind my back. What have you got yourself involved with, Mark? he said. You're in big trouble.

Through brutal honesty and heartfelt storytelling, the book recounts a man's journey to liberate himself and others from the grips of overthinking, self-doubt, fear, and addiction. It offers insights and strategies for personal transformation, aiming to inspire readers to overcome their own mental barriers and embrace a more fulfilling life.

A boy's journey through the challenges of being infected with blood-borne viruses unfolds as he defies multiple death sentences to become the world's first LGBTQ+ Ambassador for Haemophilia. His relentless advocacy leads to a significant public inquiry into the Infected Blood Scandal, with findings expected in 2024. This inspiring narrative highlights resilience, activism, and the fight for justice within the LGBTQ+ and health communities.

Set in Blackburn, this collection weaves together narrative poems that highlight the overlooked and ordinary aspects of life, while also celebrating the remarkable. It combines selections from Mark Ward's earlier works, Thunder Alley and The Visitor's Book, with a significant number of new poems, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the essence of his hometown.