Barnstone, Aliki, Book of Women Poets: From Antiquity to Now, rev. ed., Schocken Books, 1992.

This is a highly praised collection of more than 300 poets from all over the world. The editor of this collection is also a poet, and her poetic inclination is evident in the collection.

Behn, Robin, and Chase Twichell, The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach, Harper Resource, 1992.

This is a collection of writing exercises from practicing poets and teachers to help aspiring poets. Several essays are also included to provide instruction and inspiration.

Jamison, Kay Redfield, Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide, Vintage, 2000.

Dr. Jamison once planned her own suicide, then recovered from her depression, went on to receive a degree in psychiatry, and taught at Johns Hopkins University. In her book, Jamison provides personal, professional, and scientific information on the topic of suicide.

Wooldridge, Susan G., Poemcrazy: Freeing...