Wendy Pratt Knihy

Taut, muscular and animal, these poems explore motherhood and body identity within the context of baby loss, when there is no 'rainbow baby' to add closure to the narrative.

This qualitative case study explores the perceptions of fifteen former high school students regarding their preparedness for college mathematics. Conducted through semi-structured interviews and math assessments, the research identifies key factors influencing student success, including communication between high schools and colleges, student confidence, and effective transition programs. Recommendations for improving high school mathematics programming are offered, focusing on aligning standards and addressing student readiness and perceptions, ultimately aiming to enhance college preparedness.

Focusing on rural working-class identity and the female body, this book delves into the intricate relationship between place and nature. It thoughtfully examines themes of loss and the cyclical nature of time, creating a vivid portrayal of the experiences and struggles faced by its characters. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the profound connections between environment and personal identity.

Gifts the Mole Gave Me is an unearthing of life, a rediscovery of self after loss, and a search for the pleasurable, velvet touch of the mole's dark journey. It is a hymn to the wild places; to the sea, the sky and the mind, in which anxieties and griefs flit and hover. The poems explore cycles of repetition, renewed attempts, vicious and virtuous circles - again and again, over and over, round and round. Things are tidal; 'the pull of the moon in your blood', the annual mark of a lost child's birthday, the cyclical nature of a 'madness' worn around the neck like a locket. Mapping the veins and pathways of the body as surely as it does the dry stone walls and rural boundaries of the exterior, this is an accomplished and compelling collection which confirms its author's place at the heart of UK poetry.

Focusing on the themes of grief and belonging, this memoir intertwines nature writing with a personal narrative, reflecting on the lives and legacies of rural working-class individuals. It offers a poignant exploration of the author's experiences, capturing the emotional landscape shaped by loss and connection to the natural world.