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Far-ranging and thought-provoking essays on the relation of art and ethnic identity. This first collection by award-winning author John Yau, drawn from decades of work, includes essays about Black, Asian, Latinx, and Native American artists: sculptors Lu …

Ginzburg compiles vivid newspaper accounts from 1886 to 1960 to provide insight and understanding of the history of racial violence.

Weaving fiction with the facts where these are known, We Are All Witches invites the reader to explore the forces at work in one of the darkest episodes of Scotland's history and consider their echoes in the present day. From 1563 to 1736 Scotland put th …

Luke and Anna, thirty-something and restless, decide on a sea change. Worn down by city life and wounded by a loss neither can talk about, they flee to a sleepy village by the coast. There, surrounded by nature, they begin to feel rejuvenated. But when bu …

The life of Charles Bukowski--laureate of lowlife Los Angeles--a novelist and poet who wrote as he lived. This is the only biography of Bukowski written by a close friend and collaborator. Neeli Cherkovski began a deep friendship with Bukowski in the 1960 …

This is the charming story of a young girl, Hummingbird (Nenookass), and her adventure one day in the woods. After chasing a squirrel, she became lost, only to find the helpful little people (memegwesiwag), who helped her get back home-with the assistance …

Thinking about having a baby? Already pregnant? Pregnancy is a weekly, educational devotional that goes beyond describing the babys physical development. It combines Gods word with the studies in the field of prenatal memory. Research has confirmed that s …

The temperature is scorching in Detroit during the summer of 1967 and so is everything happening in this fictionalized memoir by a staff member of the long-running Fifth Estate magazine. The characters are thrust into tumultuous episodes of the 1967 Detro …

"The first-ever comprehensive and authentic exploration of originality in contemporary cuisine. A Wealth of Insight is a true world atlas of creativity and innovation of the 21st century kitchen."--From the Foreword by Chef Ferran Adri� of elBulli 1846 an …

I have a question for you, and I hope you'll be honest with yourself about the answer: Are there areas of your life you would enjoy more if you worried less? If so, I want you to make the same decision I made years ago. Decide to do something about it. Ma …

Read along as Mateo and Amaya laugh, share, and play with their little brother, Santiago. Hermanito teaches children the values of teamwork, responsibility and love in an environment filled with positive imagery from a lovely Afro-Latinx family. The story …

A gripping reckoning with the bloody history of Australia's frontier wars David Marr was shocked to discover forebears who served with the brutal Native Police in the bloodiest years on the frontier. Killing for Country is the result - a soul-searching Au …

Wail Song: or wading in the water at the end of the world is a multi-form long poem that offers an extended contemplation on being that lays bare how the construction of the human and the animal both rely on black abjection. Readers find themselves in the …

The Das Kapital of the 20th century. An essential text, and the main theoretical work of the situationists. Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative. From its publication amid the social upheavals of the 1960's up to …

Reminiscent of Marvel's Luke Cage, Erick S. Gray's debut novel into the realm of the urban supernatural tells a gripping story of power, greed, and soul-sacrificial vengeance. Fans of S.A. Cosby's Razorblade Tears will be engrossed. Omar will soon take ad …

More than a thriller, this pulse-pumping saga offers a captivating glimpse into a treacherous underworld filled with grit and suspense. Fans of crime literature should be prepared for an exhilarating ride as they buckle up and ride shotgun in this grippin …

Two decades ago, two strangers make a connection that bonds them for life. Perfect for fans of second chance romance, This Time Around is the love reunion hopeless romantics have been waiting for. Dr. Tessa Howard is sick and tired of everything--her job, …

"The thing about killing is, like everything else, it feels as bright as love for just a flash." The second volume in Zachary Schomburg's Fjords series of evocative prose poetry, this is a collection that engages with dreams and a complicated and ever-evo …

"An inherently compelling memoir . . . A simply fascinating and ultimately inspiring story." --Midwest Book Review "Rodgers pulls no punches in this raw, emotional rags-to-riches memoir." --Publishers Weekly Growing up in dire poverty in Suffolk, Virginia …

Zew Cthulhu: Przewodnik Podróży to dodatek w postaci oddzielnej, liczącej 52 strony broszury. Dzięki niemu gracze zapoznają się z podstawowymi informacjami nt. mijanych europejskich państw, dowiedzą się czegoś o lokalnych turystycznych atrakcjach, przeczy …

 Autorka bestsellerów "New York Timesa", Shanora Williams, przybywa ze smakowicie grzesznym romansem przepełnionym zwrotami akcji, których nie da się przewidzieć…   Po moim mieście krąży pewien mit. Mówi się, że szef lokalnego gangu motocyklowego jest bez …

"Fantastically entertaining and deeply engaging...potent distillations of creative rage, social critique, and subversive wit."--Washington Post "Terrifying and fearlessly inventive."--New York Times The first complete collection of Wanda Coleman's origin …

Welcome to I Cry Over Spilled Ink, a poetic revolution thrumming with thoughtful intentions and a roller coaster of emotion. Real societal issues like mental health stigma, social justice, street life, love and the building of true community are brought t …

Looking for an inspiring children's book to build self-esteem in boys? This is it! Because I am Me: Positive Affirmations for Brown Boys uses positive affirmations designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in readers. The character becomes self …

When a wife becomes the prime suspect in her husband's murder, this criminal psychologist must forget everything she thought she knew in order to clear her name in this debut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Shanora Williams' The Wife Before. C …

" McKinney crafts an acerbic, hip hop hymnal to ask father Forgive me in poems that are fearless, wounding and tender " Deshawn McKinney holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A performer and poet, he has headlined at eve …

From Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you've ever had (and a few you didn't know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of mor …

The story of a boy who dreamed of becoming a man... But dreamed up a monster instead You're on the run. Marked. Don't think about the kid you used to be when you're homeless and dumpster-diving in the rain. Just eat whatever you find to keep your engine …

"A superbly written work of thriller fiction!" -Christopher Amato, author of Shadow Investigation It's February 2003. An alluring and determined CIA Case Officer, June Cohen, must flawlessly execute an unsanctioned plan of action or the U.S. will invade …

In this story, a little boy is easily confused when he is asked to be a ring bearer in his aunt's wedding. To the little boy, all he hears are the words, a ring bear: which causes him to question his role in the wedding. This book steps inside the imagina …

"Balko's writing is pure magic and it's a must-read for today's divided world." -J.D. Greyson, founder of Move Me Poetry Ziplining despite being scared of heights. Learning yoga when you're afraid of downward anything. Facing your strained relationship wi …

Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance. Whether The Nutcracker …

Black Sands is the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why. War has broken out in the Mediterranean as Sparta invades mainland Minoa. Ausar realizes his original mission no longer stands. He now must rally his allie …

The Monarchs are the greatest fighters in the entire galaxy. Their popularity has motivated many to train with hopes of one day being able to claim the glowing crown atop the Monarch's head! For many the thought of besting a Monarch and taking their crown …

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florist …

75 unique designs for attractive, efficient, environmentally friendly homes. Now available in paperback, this collection of 75 plans for small homes offers more than 500 usable blueprints and other illustrations for a variety of living spaces suitable f …

Murder, like history, often repeats itself. And, when it does, it's the worst kind of murder. Detective Richard Jax was never good at history--but, after years as a cop, he is about to get the lesson of his life. Ambushed and dying on a stakeout, he's sav …

"Lawrence Kelter is an exciting new novelist, who reminds me of an early Robert Ludlum." -Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author Gina Marie Cototi is a feisty Sicilian sparkplug, a Brooklyn-based PI with a fondness for family, friends, and one …

An updated edition of the most comprehensive account of Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize-winning work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during his nearly 60-year career. Bob Dylan: All the Songs f …

Madagascar is the story of a young woman's defiance, as well as her triumph in taking a nation into her own hands. Madagascar: The Rise of a Queen tells the story of the Queen that the world tried to erase, weaving a gripping narrative of defiance, courag …

A magnificent, never-before-published collection of every painting and fresco on display in the Uffizi, the Galleria Palatina of the Pitti Palace, the Accademia, and the Duomo, and more -- nearly 2,000 works of art -- all presented in a beautiful slipcase …

"Vivid, powerful, and impressive." -Jewish Chronicle "Riveting and well-crafted." -The Jerusalem Report Imagine coming of age surrounded by terror and militancy. Tamar, Nour, and Rivki all live in Jerusalem, and all are on the cusp of adulthood, but in a …

A first-person historical record of the Manhattan Project, and the events leading to the birth of the Atomic bomb, as told by the researchers, scientists, and developers intimately involved in its creation. The creation of the atomic bomb during World W …

She's on the run. He's passing through. When the Cartels send kill squads after her, only Jack Widow can protect her. Molly DeGorne is a woman on the run, wanted for murdering her abusive husband. She's accused of setting him and their Seattle home on fir …

The late Walter Wink, brilliant scholar, theologian, and social activist, revealed the troubling truth about our world that humans negotiate life, mostly unconsciously, within hierarchical power arrangements that he labeled the Domination System. He descr …

The Navy SEALs trained him. A secret unit of the NCIS recruited him. Enemies fear him. For elite undercover operative Jack Widow, the news that someone shot his mother, a small-town sheriff, will unleash him in #1 bestselling author Scott Blade's explosiv …

ANGILA WAS STABBED 44 TIMES. THIS WAS PERSONAL. On a November morning in 2015, Christopher Jackson waited for his fianc�e, Angila Wilder, to pick him up from work as she always did. But this time, she didn't show--and Christopher's calls went unanswered. …

This expos� introduces and describes the background of the members of Engine 21. Engine 21 was Chicago's first organized paid African American Firefighting Company. The writer provides information and insight on changes from Slavery to Freedom in the Afri …

A heinous crime. One witness-Jack Widow. One suspect-Jack Widow. A snowy night. A lonely country road. The Black Hills of South Dakota. Widow takes a wrong turn and witnesses the aftermath of a heinous crime. The only trace he sees of the criminals is a p …

Autobiography of World War Two Luftwaffe pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel, the most highly decorated German serviceman of WW2, and the only one to be awarded the Third Reich's most prestigious medal which was specially created for Rudel by Hitler himself, the Knig …

A police raid gone horribly wrong. A band of deadly cult-terrorists on the run. A family held hostage. One man no one counted on to be there-Jack Widow. When an ATF raid on a cult compound goes horribly wrong, the cult leader and his band of deadly terror …

"Landscape of a Marriage is a historical fiction masterpiece. Mary and Fred's relationship is wonderfully depicted and the history that is woven into this book is done so intricately and commendably." -Ellie Yarde, reviewer for the award-winning Coffee Po …

Provides additional theoretical background to jujitsu, as well as numerous additional techniques that are designed to serve as a foundation for bringing the serious student to shodan (first-degree black belt).

"A book of the year!" -Buried in a Book "This book is not for the faint of heart. It's deliciously dark and gruesome." -Where the Reader Grows "All you girls were less than human. Play things in a twisted doll house." Olivia is taken from the sidewalk nea …

"Vivid, powerful, and impressive." -Jewish Chronicle "Riveting and well-crafted." -The Jerusalem Report Imagine coming of age surrounded by terror and militancy. Tamar, Nour, and Rivki all live in Jerusalem, and all are on the cusp of adulthood, but in a …

The deadliest man on campus is out for blood. And I have just painted a giant target on my back. Hitman. Assassin. Contract killer. Hired murderers have many names. And Blackwater University trains them all. My brother is the last chance my family has t …

WHAT IS THE STORY GRID? The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is …

The official reports of the 1912 American and British inquiries into the Titanic. "Report of the United States Senate Committee to Investigate the Causes of the Loss of the White Star Liner Titanic" and "The British Wreck Commissioner's Report on the Loss …

Packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love, A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology acquaints kids with the original North Germanic and Scandinavian folklore behind characters like Thor and Loki, plus other gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and mo …

A showcase of poetry from some of the darkest and most lyrical voices of women in horror. Under Her Skin features the best in never-before-published dark verse and lyrical prose from the voices of Women in Horror. Centered on the innate relationship betw …

"Landscape of a Marriage is a historical fiction masterpiece. Mary and Fred's relationship is wonderfully depicted and the history that is woven into this book is done so intricately and commendably." -Ellie Yarde, reviewer for the award-winning Coffee Po …

"A well-crafted, fast-paced medical crime thriller that will put you in the middle of the ER, holding your breath. The plot will unfold and suck you right in. And, as a bonus, there's a great dog!" -Jeffrey Jay Levin, author of Watching AJ Docker (Doc) …

HOW COULD SUCH A DARK SECRET HAVE BEEN KEPT FOR SO MANY YEARS? Police Chief Greg Adams was out on patrol. Christmas was coming to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania-a quaint borough of just 1,300-in three short weeks. The winter air was crisp. Colored lights sparkl …

In this comprehensive guide, a 3-time World Domino Champion breaks down the fascinating history and culture of one of the world's most popular pastimes--and shares how-to instructions for playing 65 different domino games. Featuring step-by-step, illustr …

The basic texts of Marxist socialism. Preface gives an easy-to-understand introduction to Marxist philosophy. Includes the complete texts of "The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844", "The Communist Manifesto", "Wage Labor and Capital", and "Crit …

For fans of Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette or Camille Pagan's I'm Fine and Neither Are You, comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET about marriage, midlife and a controlling, manipulative and self-absorbed mother-in-la …

"Poignant and funny, studded with characters who haunt your imagination long after you've read the final page." -Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of the Bear on Kelsey's Where the Hurt Is Burr, Oklahoma, summer, 1976: On the ev …

Was Jason the monster who bludgeoned his beautiful wife to death, leaving his toddler alone for hours to walk through her blood? If so--would he get away with it? To the outside world, Jason and Michelle Young lived a storybook life--an attractive couple …

"Flawlessly researched with characters that come alive on the page, debut author Janis Robinson Daly writes with a fresh voice that brings her readers instantly into a story that, in many ways, is shockingly similar to today's world." -Barbara Conrey, USA …

"A fast-paced noir thriller. The Ice Maiden deserves a spot at the top of your reading list." -Best Thrillers Get ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will leave you gasping for breath! The Ice Maiden, the first book in the Doug Bateman Thrillers s …

In Molecules, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the …

From hungry ghosts, vampiric babies, and shapeshifting fox spirits to the avenging White Lady of urban legend, for generations, Asian women's roles have been shaped and defined through myth and story. In Unquiet Spirits, Asian writers of horror reflect on …

Shots fired at a remote Marine base. The shooter killed himself. The Military Police's #1 suspect? An outsider named Jack Widow. Hitchhiking all night without sleep, Jack Widow stops in a diner in a California mountain town with only two industries left: …

A landmark bestseller that "captivates the eye, mind, and imagination," (The New York Times), Skyscrapers is a unique and colossal celebration of the world's most significant and striking super-structures. Uniquely designed to showcase the full color ima …

Did Mike accidentally drown in a Florida lake? Or was his disappearance the result of a sinister plot to kill him? The crisp, predawn hours of December 16, 2000, began much as they had many Saturdays for avid duck hunter Mike Williams--on Lake Seminole, w …

"A brilliant novel written with the authority of a scholar and the skill of a gifted storyteller." -Peggy Webb, USA Today bestselling author of The Language of Silence An unforgettable story of two courageous couples who risk everything for truth. Amid a …

From the greatest modern martial artist of all time, this book is a compilation of proverbs coined by Bruce Lee himself. Touching on martial arts, the universe and life in general, this collection defines the concepts behind both a warrior and a martial a …

In "Hair Pride," enjoy a heartwarming and uplifting story that celebrates the beauty of loving and embracing our hair, no matter its appearance. Inspired by the author's own experience with alopecia starting at age fifteen, "Hair Pride" delivers a powerfu …

Alvin is a party photographer. His controversial, taste-making site has brought fortune and fame to hundreds including the wild girls of the hit reality series "All F's." With a fiery, freshly broken heart, Al attempts to enact his vendetta against a form …

Not even the devil can stop Widow from doing what's right. At the remote town of Hellbent, New Hampshire, Widow meets a woman who is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperate to find her missing husband. She fears that he's dead. They're not the only on …

The world has ended, you're the only human left in a village full of erratic, freshly-evolved animals, and a maniacal rabbit in a vest is gifting you a blood-covered toaster. They say they want to be friends, so why are you constantly being drugged and t …

Some doors should not be opened. Some can never be closed. Jo Palmer's peaceful and happy life is about to end. Ash - the man she loves - will be arrested by the police. Millie - her precious daughter - will be taken from her. She will lose her friends. S …

When it was first revealed that the Bush Administration had implemented a secret program of warrantless wiretaps and domestic spying on US citizens, few Americans knew that all of this had happened before. In the early 1970's, it was revealed that US gove …

Score Massi is about to turn 18 years old. A pop-culture obsessed, pseudo-vegetarian, atheist, pyromaniac, trapped within a rural northern Californian town, he longs for escape to a city life of fame and fortune. He knows that he deserves nothing less. Bu …

"An absolutely mind-blowing, spine-tingling, action-packed extravaganza...an electrifying, imaginative, phenomenally well-written book." -Emerald Book Reviews With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turn …

"An author who knows the horror genre very well. Suspenseful and gripping right up to the chilling finale!" -William Jack Sibley, author of Here We Go Loop de Loop Crime reporter John Blackwood is looking for answers to the biggest story of all time-a mys …

"Gayle Brown's debut novel unravels a web of secrets and lies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Buckle up, A Deadly Game is a heart-racing thriller." -Anna St. John, author of Doomed by Blooms When local college student, Jaden Pierce, disappear …

After the assassination of one of Mali's greatest kings. The traitors behind the coup set out to erase his legacy from Mali's history. Their efforts fail when the youngest princess of Mali escapes with her newborn child to the Tuareg tribes in the Sahara. …

Social justice leader Tamika D. Mallory states her case for action and reveals "the power we all have to win transformative change" (Marc Lamont Hill, New York Times bestselling author) in this searing indictment of America's historical, deadly, and conti …

Black Sands is the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why. Ausar leads his kin on an expedition to Minoa to find out the true threat of the ancients in the region. Unbeknownst to them, their transport has alterna …

With hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces, Van Life is perfect for anyone who dreams about living on the open road. More and more, people of all generations--from millennials to baby boomers …

From the author of the bestselling novels Only the Innocent and The Back Road How far would you go to hold on to the people you love? When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see …

In Reactions, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how molecules interact and change in ways that are essential to our existence. With Reactions, Theodore Gray completes the journey …

Discover the mysteries of the world with this lavishly illustrated, fact-filled, oversized atlas that allows children to discover the world without leaving home. Covering every continent, country, even outer space, Maps of the World is a vibrant and compr …

In a world that already hates and fears them - what if only Black people had superpowers. After miraculously surviving being gunned down by police, a young man learns that he is part of the biggest lie in history. Now he must decide whether it's safer to …

WHAT IS THE STORY GRID? The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is …

A brutal murder... A brutal serial killer... A brutal hero... Jack Widow. On a stormy beach, not a care in the world, Widow stumbles upon a washed-up pair of Army dog tags-left abandoned. However, that's not all. Someone filed the name off-a dishonorable …

A selection of writings from Friedrich Engels. Socialism, Utopian and Scientific; The Principles of Communism; The Part Played by Labour in the Transition From Ape to Man; Ludwig Feuerbach and the end of Classical German Philosophy; and The Origin of the …

These narrative poems tell the day-to-day lives of Black New Orleans and the rare magic in the culture. Vibrant with local history and color, these poems have a Black sensibility that reaches beyond boundaries, with folk sayings turned into polished verse …

"I've met someone else... we're in love... I want a divorce." Beatrice is starting her life over after her husband broke the news of his affair moments before their anniversary party and vow renewal. His revelation derails her. Her children have left hom …