The Crown Ain't Worth Much, Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib's first full-length collection, is a sharp and vulnerable portrayal of city life in the United States. A regular columnist for MTV.com, Willis-Abdurraqib brings his interest in pop culture to these poems, analyzing race, gender, family, and the love that finally holds us together even as it threatens to break us. Terrance Hayes writes that Willis-Abdurraqib bridges the bravado and bling of praise with the blood and tears of elegy. The poems in this collection are challenging and accessible at once, as they seek to render real human voices in moments of tragedy and celebration. Views: 21
An explosive, scarred maverick and a tarnished dragon hybrid discover a dangerous truth that makes them targets for the State. Can they be saved by their love for each other or will the evil they fight against beat them?Arlo Ember hides his internal scars well. Determined never to lose anyone he loves again, he delights in his talents when it comes to bombs, fighting with his brothers and a growing band of resistance fighters to stop the State. As a former elite soldier in the Brigade Patrol, he’s known for his skill and tenacity. When he’s on a mission to blow up a key communication hub, he won’t stop until he succeeds. But he has a problem by his side. A sexy, hot-headed, independent dragon hybrid type of problem. And she’s fighting her own demons, and losing.Juniper Firestar is a reluctant recruit at the underground bunker the Ember brothers run. Having no choice but to join them when her home is destroyed, she’s hiding a secret. She wants Arlo, but he doesn’t feel the same. Sure, he teases and flirts, but he can’t want her. She’s messed up. She runs at the first sign of trouble. And as for her dragon hybrid ability, there’s no way he’ll want her when he knows what she can do.But she can’t stay away. Every inch of her wants Arlo, no matter how hard she denies it, fights it, runs from it. She also needs to get even with the State, and Arlo can help her do that. Arlo, her scarred warrior, her talented bomb boy. He doesn’t stop trying to break through her barriers, and she’s terrified of how he’ll react when he really sees her.Then Juniper discovers a shocking dark secret the State have been hiding, and everything changes.Will this be the end of the Ember brothers, or do they now have a way to defeat the enemy? Views: 21
A haunting, wildly imagined novel by the acclaimed author of History of a Pleasure Seeker ("the best new work of fiction ... in many moons; a classic" —The Washington Post); set in the first decades of twentieth-century colonial Cape Town and in a spirit-filled forest of secrets and magic powers. It is 1914. Germany has just declared war on France. Piet Barol, the handsome, irresistible figure of Mason's much-admired, sensuous History of a Pleasure Seeker, is once again at the center of this ambitious, lush new novel. Barol, a European adventurer living as a poseur in South Africa's Cape Colony, navigates the turbulence and opportunities of this strange land in his blind quest for comfort and riches as thousands of black families have been turned out of their homes by a white government bent on confiscating 90% of the country for the exclusive use of Europeans. Piet and his wife have successfully, grandly lived a life for the past five... Views: 21
James Dodson always felt closest to his father while they were on the links. So it seemed only appropriate when his father learned he had two months to live that they would set off on the golf journey of their dreams to play the most famous courses in the world.Final Rounds takes us to the historic courses of Royal Lytham and Royal Birkdale, to the windswept undulations of Carnoustie, where Hogan played peerlessly in '53, and the legendary St. Andrews, whose hallowed course reveals something of the eternal secret of the game's mysterious allure over pros and hackers alike.Throughout their poignant journey, the Dodsons humorously reminisce and reaffirm their love for each other, as the younger Dodson finds out what it means to have his father also be his best friend. Final Rounds is a book never to be forgotten, a book about fathers and sons, long-held secrets, and the lessons a middle-aged man can still learn from his dad about life, love, and family.Final... Views: 21
In the vein of Quiet and The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth comes this illuminating look at what it means to be awkward—and how the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success.As humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the best of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is consistently overwhelming—an ongoing maze without an exit. Often unable to grasp social cues or master the skills and grace necessary for smooth interaction, we feel out of sync with those around us. Though individuals may recognize their awkward disposition, they rarely understand why they are like this—which makes it hard for them to know how to adjust their behavior.Psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what it's like to be awkward. Growing up, he could do math in his head and memorize the earned run... Views: 21
From International Bestselling author J.A. Belfield comes an intriguing erotic romance serial ... Episode One: Through self-imposed rules and a learned composure, Chase Walker takes a married couple on their first steps into bedroom communication. The same stance he takes with every client on his list. That is, until his newest client walks in and gives a whole new meaning to a hard day at the office. With a face full of innocence and a beauty she seems unaware of, Abi O’Shay might just be the first person to crack his professional façade. Series Synopsis: Chase Walker: Founder of C.W. Consult. Sex therapist extraordinaire. And, without question, always in control. After years of schooling his emotions, Chase takes pride in his self-composure and firm lack of commitment. It takes only one, fresh-faced redhead in need of his services for all of that to fall to pieces. Abigail O'Shay is everything Chase isn't. Sweet. Innocent. A virgin. Chase has never wanted to defile anything more. Except, if that whole therapist-client barrier isn't enough of an issue, Chase's own demons are only too happy to cock-block all the sinful fantasies treatments he has in mind for his latest client. Views: 21
Poppy and her friends get bold new hair-dos in the first installment in the all-new chapter book series based on DreamWorks Trolls! From the makers of Shrek, DreamWorks Trolls is the hair-raising comedy filled with unbelievable adventure, incredible music, and Trolls, the joyous creatures with crazy, colorful, magical hair! In this first book in a new and original chapter book series, Poppy and her friends get fancy new 'dos for a party. But when they're called out on a wacky and wild adventure, will they still be party perfect? Girls and boys ages 6-9 will love following the all-new adventures of Poppy, Branch, and their friends in this chapter book! Views: 21
