What Comes Down to Us: 25 Contemporary Kentucky Poets
Arguably one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country, Kentucky combines the Appalachian spirit to the east with the rich traditions of the farm and coal fields to the west.
Lexington, Louisville and the Cincinnati area rise up in urban culture while a gentler southern spirit emanates up from the southern border. In "What Comes Down to Us," poet Jeff Worley compiles the work of 25 writers who unabashedly identify themselves as Kentucky poets and through their craft portray the diversity and beauty of the commonwealth. Free verse and traditional poetry address the subjects of nature, family, joy, death and history and plant their inspirations firmly in Kentucky soil.
In over 100 poems that relay a definite sense of place, Worley's collection echoes, in the words of poets laureate, national and state award winners, and emerging artists, an inclusive and eclectic volume of work that serves as a guide through the richness of the Kentucky experience. A poet himself, Worley is the author of three collections -
"Happy Hour at the Two Keys Tavern" was named the 2006 Kentucky Book of the year in poetry.
Kentucky Wide II
Reinforcing not only the belief that Kentucky varies vastly in culture, photographer Jeff Rogers shows that our commonwealth differs in terrain and countryside as well. In photos that sweep across wide pages and cover the expanse of fog enveloped mountains, brightly lit skylines, trees hung heavy with weeping cherry blossoms and rugged cliff faces, he carries readers across the landscapes of Flat Lick Falls, wildlife refuges, horse farms fields and bourbon barrels. Using methods that render colors more vividly and with a finer grain, "Kentucky Wide II" offers proof that our commonwealth has a wealth, indeed.
The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book
With the belief that interest in America's native spirit, bourbon, has never been more potent, Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler showcase this favored amber liquid with its various preparation techniques, food selections, glassware and recipes.
Though it is a local liquor, Perrine and Reigler don't hesitate to pull recipes from other parts of the world that incorporate bourbon. For the approaching season, try Spiceberry -
with equal parts Tuaca (an Italian liqueur), cranberry juice and spice-infused bourbon.
From cover to cover, this tiny cocktail recipe book offers expanded uses and flavors to an old Kentucky tradition.