"White Trash will change the way we think about our past and present." —T.J. Stiles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Custer's Trials In her groundbreaking history of the class system in America, extending from colonial times to the present, Nancy Isenberg takes on our comforting myths about equality, uncovering the crucial legacy of the ever-present, always embarrassing––if occasionally entertaining––poor white trash The wretched and landless poor have existed from the time of the earliest British colonial settlement. They were alternately known as "waste people," "offals," "rubbish," "lazy lubbers," and "crackers." By the 1850s, the downtrodden included so-called "clay eaters" and "sandhillers," known for prematurely aged children distinguished by their yellowish skin, ragged clothing, and listless minds. Surveying political rhetoric and policy, popular literature and scientific theories over four... Views: 30
In a fiery tale filled with villains and heroes, this installment of the Earth Angel series takes readers on a magical journey rich with emotion, intrigue, and danger. Fans of Twilight, The Red Queen, The Selection, and Harry Potter will devour this breathless fantasy set in a modern mystical world.Having once again destroyed the threat looming over the coven, Layla and her family finally get a chance to breathe and enjoy the holidays. But there's no rest for the wicked, and the Dark Guild remains steadfast in their quest to raise hell.Before the evil faction can attempt to shatter ancient magic set by the Goddess of the Heavens, they must replace the soldiers slaughtered during the angel's invasion, and their recruitment methods could bring Layla’s peaceful rest to a heart-wrenching halt. Views: 30
SPRING BREAK SPECIAL: EPISODE LONGER THAN USUAL Drama. Lies. Sex. Welcome to Palm South University. The weather isn’t the only thing heating up in South Florida. At a school where fraternities and sororities don’t exactly play by the rules, relationships are bound to be tested. Parties and sex are definitely key ingredients in the Palm South recipe, but what happens when family issues, secret lives, and unrequited love get tossed in the mix? Follow Cassie, Bear, Jess, Skyler, Erin, Ashlei, and Adam as they tackle college at a small, private beach town university. Written in television drama form, each episode of this serial will pull you deeper and deeper into the world of PSU. Where the sun is hot and the clothes are scarce, anything can happen.** Views: 30
Rich Davis struggles against time to make it home to celebrate Christmas with his wife, Brooke, and three children. He endures a Planes, Trains and Automobiles type adventure, dealing with a bustling city, delayed planes, road trips with strangers, and an overcrowded train station. Will Rich finally make it home to his family and friends to celebrate the holiday? Maybe there's a bit of Christmas magic at work?** Views: 30
The lady and the surgeon! Lady Daisy Forsythe-York has left the army hoping for a new adventure as a doctor in the Outback. She never expects to find it by fainting into the arms of handsome surgeon Oscar Price on her first day! Oscar isn't looking for love, but there's something about Daisy! And when they spend an unexpected night together, the Outback surgeon ignites all Daisy's desires... Could Oscar's reawakening of buttoned-up Daisy lead to more than these two guarded hearts ever expected? Views: 30
He’s football’s poster boy with one thing on his mind. Well, perhaps two things, but Shay Cunningham’s outstanding football career and contract negotiations take precedent over everything else. Even women. Living life to the extreme, Shay’s past indiscretions continue to fuel his lifestyle. And that’s just how he likes it.
Whitney Scott is broke, anxious and afraid. After an unexpected break up with her newborn baby’s father, her life is a mess. Down on her luck, she’s working hard to solidify her—and her baby’s—future. One uncertain step at a time.
When an emergency thrusts Shay and Whitney together will one heavy dose of uncertainty push them apart? Or will they be willing to make a Hail Mary pass with their hearts—trusting that the other one will catch it? Views: 30
