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Cut to Bloom, where Arhm Choi Wild dares to explore the journey of unlearning the survival instinct of trauma.Through the complex hyphen between Asian and American identity, queerness and belonging, and survival and choice, Wild delves into the...

The Way We Move Through Water marks the brilliant debut of Lino Anunciacion's poetry collection.With scenic verse, gracefully adorned with a pure, haunting beauty, Lino's poems navigate deep pools of relentless griefwater. Serene yet powerful...

Drive Here and Devastate Me is a powerful and honest exploration of love, queerness, and the triumph over shame.Falley's words shock you with their raw honesty, whether delivered with sharp wit or detailed imagery. It is evident that the...

This collection of readings attests to the unique relationship the indigenous Snake River-Palouse and Umatilla peoples have long had with their traditional homelands in the Inland Pacific Northwest. These accounts by tribal elders and consultants reflect...

Great Things is intended to remind us of the importance of believing in yourself, fighting the good fight, and having faith in a brighter tomorrow.Tina Montoya was ten years old when her mother suffered a gunshot wound to her stomach. Tina's father, who...

In Mutige Ida folgen wir Idas Weg - von der Ältesten einer großen Familie zu einer entschlossenen jungen Frau, die Abenteuer eingeht und Herausforderungen annimmt. Als Kind hilft Ida ihrer Familie und erlernt wertvolle Fähigkeiten wie Nähen und...

Unveiling Shadows of Coercive Control is a deeply introspective, gripping exploration of one woman's harrowing journey through relentless manipulation and betrayal. Kimberly Mosby recounts a chilling series of violations that stripped her financial...

The law of the gods is simple: those who kill must pay for it in blood.In the land of Armadin, where nine clans exist in a fragile peace, Ashilde is one of the few chosen to pay the blood price. Through it, she becomes a warrior, capable of killing to...

Tali Solace finally takes steps to divorce her narcissistic husband. This life-altering decision teaches her that escaping from her charming, handsome husband means learning how to play his game to defeat his mental, emotional, and physical threats...

ARE ELIZABETH AND MICHAEL DESTINED FOR EACH OTHER-OR WILL THEIR SECRETS TEAR THEM APART? When Elizabeth, a sophisticated beauty from exotic Trinidad, meets Michael, a European prince and the world's most eligible bachelor, they're irresistibly drawn to...

In this book Lisa takes you through the inner most depths of her soul. From identity confusion of not knowing or understanding the difference between a boy and girl and which one she most identified with to molestation and sexual assault to catching her...

This book is primarily for parents but is also of interest to teachers. It explains the benefits of teaching approaches that support children's natural ways of learning through age twelve. Parents will learn strategies to use at home to support their...

A memoir about childhood. Neon skies in the Texas desert. Dale Earnhardt looping left forever. 9/11 static overhead. Ice-rink suicide. Backrooms daycare. Iowa cornfields with a wounded fox. Embrace of a ghost. This is everything that makes you, you.

Two manuscripts in one book:Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the CeltsCeltic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and GoddessesWhether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, The...

LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities: Stories from the Rainbow Support Group fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with insight into the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living with intellectual disabilities (ID). The book...

Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Strength: A Black Woman's Journey Through Addiction, Triumph & Laughter. An Empathetic Tale of Friendship, Love, and Overcoming Life's Hurdles.Tales from the Bottle is a riveting memoir from Donna, a resilient woman...

Dive into the captivating world of "Cultural Convergence's Curious Contexts," a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate tapestry of multicultural societies. This isn't just a book; it's a journey into the heart of integration, revealing the untold...

In a world where appearances can be deceiving, "Identifying an Imposter" by Dr. Rhonda Travitt offers a comprehensive guide to recognizing and protecting yourself from imposters in all aspects of life. Whether in personal relationships, professional...

The Bassa tribe in Liberia has been mislabeled for selling their land forsmoked fish, but the actual story is that Captain Robert F. Stocktoncoerced or forced the tribe at gunpoint to sell the land. Threatening tokill the king in front of his people...

Almost everyone in America came from somewhere else, whether today or in generations past. Problem is, those who have laid a stake sometimes turn around and want to shut the door to newcomers. No one knows this better than David Roth, a billionaire, who...

Before the ConcubineA Cautionary Tale of Betrayal, Darkness, and SurvivalIn an empire built on beauty, silence, and secrets-one woman dares to speak through fire.Meilin has been trained in elegance, submission, and deadly poise. Once a loyal agent of the...

Las cosmovisiones de las antiguas culturas de la Tierra coinciden en diversas referencias sobre el inicio del mundo. Ese es el caso del origen primordial del caos y la oscuridad, los abismos profundos. ¿Era esto literal o figurado? ¿Y si era ambas cosas?...

What If Everything You Knew About History Was a Lie?Beneath the surface of the history you were taught lies a world of secrets-shocking, chilling, and deliberately erased from the pages of time. The Forbidden Archives unlocks the hidden corridors of...

What if the world's greatest misunderstandings were never about language, but about meaning?In Lost in Translation, Found in Language, explore the hidden currents beneath global conversations. From humorous cross-cultural slip-ups to the profound...

The Journey That Never Leaves Me The unforgettable true story of one boy's escape from war, survival against the odds, and transformation across continents-from the jungles of Burma to a new life in America.From the moment he was born into the remote...

Fluent by Design: Learn Any Language. Your Way.You don't need a language gene. You need a game plan.Whether you've struggled before or never tried, Fluent by Design is your guide to learning any language with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Ditch...

This is a compilation of the most striking events in the history of the so-called UFO phenomenon. It was in the 1940s when the use of nuclear technology caught the attention of other "civilizations" and put them on notice. This, along with concerns about...

Mi van, ha azoknak a nőknek a történetei, akik valaha a szerelem templomának papnői voltak, olyan igazságokat rejtenek, amelyek ma is a társadalom felszíne alatt izzanak?A Vénusz templomának tanúi egy különleges történet az átalakulásról. A lelki...

The wittiest man in America who is Canadian could not sit by and watch democracy be destroyed by a convicted felon taking up residency in the White House. As an Emmy-award winner, documentarian and author of several books, naturally John Barbour had to...

This anthology highlights the calling of the PreacHER, TeacHER and ReacHER who must think outside of the walls of the church in order to make an impact for God. In this powerful guide for women who are called to ministry, education, and outreach, the...

"I did not die on the river. I lived."She thought, why am I doing this?Despite the possibilities on this river journey, Bobbi knew the only certainty was her unknowing. She felt relief when the downstream current was smooth and tame, but she knew the...

Our hopes with Coming Out Together. Memoirs on the LGBTQ+ Experience, is that it helps make those who have gone through the experience of coming out, or are currently going through it, to know that they are not alone, that it can get better, or that it...

A mother's love knows no bounds. Even beyond death.As seen on Dateline, 48 Hours, The Discovery Channel, and Dick Wolf's Blood and Money (The Business of Divorce).Soorya Townley was at the top of her game-one of Los Angeles' most sought-after massage...

RUВ 1975 году известный экономист, лауреат Нобелевской премии Милтон Фридман опубликовал книгу Бесплатных завтраков не бывает. Но масса людей с этой идеей не согласны и они говорят, что а в СССР многое важное было совсем бесплатным!Обсуждению именно...

In 2001, the German pharmaceutical company Bayer withdrew an anticholesteroldrug - Baycol/Lipobay - because the product was suspected to beconnected to several deaths. The alleged side-effects of the drug caused a bigPR crisis for Bayer that forced the...

Ted Chiang is one of the most insightful science fiction writers of our time. His writing has garnered high praise, including four Nebula awards, four Hugo awards and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His short story, "Story of Your Life,"...

Nonsense is everywhere: at work, online, and during family dinners.We scroll past it, sit through it, and sometimes dish it out ourselves - yet, half the time, we don't even realize it.In Don't Bullshit a Bullshitter, Jack Hammer presents a...

Ready, Set, Apocalypse!Whether rapid societal changes come from the political, natural, technological, or biological spheres, these historical occurrences urge us to live in such a way that we are ready with a faithful response. A constant, general...

This book explores the Fur Trade from an Ojibwe perspective, offering insights into Ojibwe life, kinship and clan systems, technologies, and puts Ojibwe women back at the heart of this remarkable era. The fur trade was the first global trading system and...

Within each of us lies a story of everything we've overcome to be who we've become. Our lifetimes are our legacies, and these women are leaving an indelible mark in their communities and in the world. With stories collected by Leigh M. Clark, these are...

Drugs & Jesus is the first book of its kind to pioneer a theological framework for people of faith and specifically evangelical Christians to help them engage in the ministry of harm reduction. Drawing from his own ground-breaking efforts to equip...

After Michelle emigrates to the U.S. from the tight-knit ethnic Chinese enclave in Incheon, South Korea, she must adapt quickly to survive. With a dominant, impulsive father in charge-who protects the family from everyone but himself-and a mother who...

This book is a conglomeration of words which embodies signs, patterns, principles and lessons taught consciously and subconsciously. You will find that history repeats itself, and the generation thereafter will either suffer or benefit from your life...

Domestic to Interpersonal Violence: An Interdisciplinary Approach is geared toward medicolegal teams looking to gain knowledge on the various facets of domestic, intimate partner, and interpersonal violence. The book contains thoughtful...

"You're always looking for what you can learn from everybody. I've learned something from every writer I've ever read. The strongest influences are certainly Joyce, the blind man who saw, and Ezra Pound, the crazy man who understood." - Robert Anton...