”;East Meets West 2008”;

Franklin “;Frankie”; Kam / Publish Today

This is the 17th offering from prolific poet Frankie Kam. Divided into several sections, the meat of the matter comes through the topical poems that offer thoughts on a range of subjects from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to kite flying.

The author also reveals e-mails and messages to his girlfriend which chronicle their budding courtship. Also included are letters to the editors of the Star-Bulletin, as well as Saint Louis Alumni club minutes.

”;Spoon-feeding”;

Donna Burnett / AuthorHouse / $15.49

Caring for others often involves caring for the self as well. This book serves to help others who are going through the sometimes-difficult task of care giving. Many times, caregivers give too much of themselves without realizing that it's important to stop and look after themselves.

Through a short collection of stories, the author, a Kailua psychologist, seeks to provide hope for others through anecdotes from her life as a caregiver, as well as a professional psychologist.