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The African is Harold Courlander’s critically-acclaimed novel of the slave trade as seen through the eyes of Hwesuhunu. An insightful journey through the volatile frontiers of American slavery, this unforgettable story is the riveting primary source for Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots.

Six months before aging out of foster care, 17-year-old Tori meets a local hustler who makes her an offer she can’t refuse. At first, she enjoys the benefits of being Ricky’s “new girl,” but it’s not long before he’s looking for a return on his investment. After a confrontation with Ricky spirals out of control, Tori goes on the run. Halfway across the country, she meets Dana, a street-wise woman in a similarly desperate situation. The two become quick friends and hatch a plan to move to Reno. But soon Tori is on her own again - and out for revenge.

When Jessica marries David, he is everything she wants in a family man: brilliant, attentive, ever youthful. Yet she still feels something about him is just out of reach. Soon, as people close to Jessica begin to meet violent, mysterious deaths, David makes an unimaginable confession: More than 400 years ago, he and other members of an Ethiopian sect traded their humanity so they would never die, a secret he must protect at any cost.

Immerse yourself in the intricate story of Africa and discover Africa's true place in world history. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid...

The story of Africa is the oldest and most event-filled chronicle of human activity on the planet. And in these 36 lectures, you'll explore this great historical drama, tracing the story of the sub-Saharan region of the continent from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the latest challenges facing African nations in the 21st century. By learning with these lectures, you'll finally be able to bust myths and correct potential misunderstandings about Africa.

Port Lucia is as warm as it is beautiful and gleaming. But the streets are cold, and life underneath Javier's control–colder. With every line of deceit and hit of abuse, Reign dreams of a place where she is free from his hold and the decisions she made that landed her under the lock and key. In the dark corridors of her mind, she mumbles prayers for an escape. When it becomes a reality, she runs and never looks back. The problem? Javier wants his most prized possession back–alive, and will stop at nothing to ensure her return.

A Love They Never Saw Coming. She knows better. He tries harder. But when fate turns up the heat, rules don’t stand a chance. Sienna swore she’d never fall for Asher, her best friend’s ex and a devoted single dad. He’s steady, protective, and everything she shouldn’t want. Yet one look shatters her resolve, and one touch sparks a fire she can’t put out. Asher promised himself he’d stay focused on his daughter, not his heart. But Sienna’s smile, her strength, everything about her feels like home. The more she resists, the deeper he falls. A slow-burn, emotionally charged ...

Life was far from perfect for Casey Carson who is an overachieving seventeen-year-old senior in high school. Nothing ever came easy for her except school, which she was able to obtain a full ride to go to any college she chooses. That was her ultimate escape plan from what she considers her personal hell, she just needs to make it through the next couple of months before she’ll be able to break free. With her working at her terrible job at Grocery World and going to school, she doesn’t have too much time for anything else, especially love...that is until she meets Ace, a young suave ...

When souls are tied, it's never goodbye. A boy I was that summer evening I met you, pulling your belongings out of the truck and into your new home. I knew it was love then. A whole man I was the day that you met me at the altar and agreed to love me until death do us part. A shell of a man I've become since it did, unable to move on, move forward, or progress in any way until I discovered that not even death was permanent enough to keep us apart. A better man I'm destined to be, knowing that, at some capacity, you're still with me. Our love is one that never dies.

So often, Africa has been depicted simplistically as a uniform land of famines and safaris, poverty and strife, stripped of all nuance. In this bold and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective, weaving a vibrant tapestry of stories that bring to life Africa's rich diversity, communities, and histories. Starting with an immersive description of the lively and complex urban life of Lagos, Faloyin unearths surprising truths about many African countries' colonial heritage and tells the story of the continent's struggles with democracy through seven dictatorships.

Koda Perry is a self-made millionaire who can't seem to form his own identity as anything other than a spoiled rich kid. Determined to build his own legacy, he branched out on his own, built a company from the ground up, and became a millionaire before the age of thirty—but for his billionaire father, that's not good enough. In his mother's eyes, Koda's life will never be complete until he gets married and has kids. All Koda wants to do is live his life the way he sees fit on his own terms.

Aisha owns her own printing company, creating custom shirts, mugs, and other things. She's guarded and has a hard time allowing men to get close to her on a serious level. One heartbreak was enough for her. She eventually learns the only one who can heal that hurt she felt years ago is the same guy who caused it. But is that possible knowing the secret she's holding onto?

Written in 1983, The Africans is a remarkable and very personal commentary on the people of this vast continent. It offers colorful, close-up views of presidents, peasants, guerilla leaders, and merchants while tracing a vivid history of one of the most varied populations on earth. Everyone interested in world cultures will find The Africans a fascinating experience.

Sabria Rivers knows what it means to be a trophy. From the cold grip of a championship athlete to the polished control of a billionaire, her life has been a series of luxurious prisons, each man leaving her with a child and a deeper scar. She plays the perfect wife, the beautiful mother, the silent partner—all while burying her fear and her secrets. But when the threats to her children become real, Sabria realizes the game is deadly. The men in her past—the athlete, the street king, the mogul—all think they own a piece of her. They believe her silence is permanent. Sabria is done ...

She caught the attention of a ruthless cartel kingpin. Now two dangerous men are obsessed with her… and only one of them can have her. Kirby Caldwell never expected to attract the attention of Castle Black, a powerful and domineering drug cartel kingpin nearly twenty years her senior. The moment Castle sees her, he decides she belongs to him. And when Castle Black wants something, he takes it. But there’s just one problem. Castle’s nephew Grip has loved Kirby for years—and he’s not willing to step aside quietly. Now Kirby is trapped between two dangerous men whose obsession with ...

She thought hitting him with her car was the worst mistake of her life. Then she realized the mysterious stranger she saved might not be from this world. He looked like sin… but loved her like salvation. When life had her at rock bottom, Heaven sent her a Hood Hero. Meoshii “Jett” Cándida was born with a silver spoon—and a savage attitude. As the only daughter of one of Brooklyn’s most feared kingpins, she grew up spoiled, untouchable, and reckless. But when her father’s sudden death leaves her broke and her mother locked away in a mental facility, Jett is thrown into a life ...

Narrated by the author, Geoff Bennett The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era...

Military history's hidden figures are given their due in this revealing and moving exploration of the pivotal role of African Americans who risked their lives for their country - even as they fought courageously to become full citizens. A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Michael Lee Lanning covers Black soldiers' involvement in conflicts from the colonial days through more recent struggles of the 21st century.

Why did I decide to put together a Bundle of my FOUR BBW Urban Fiction Series? Each series shows Plus Size Women as main characters. They aren’t sidekicks, ugly ducklings, or undesirable third wheels. Their beauty is up front and center. These BBWs are not late-night booty calls. And they’re not their lovers’ last options. Sexy, dangerous, street ninjas love and desire them. These are the most attractive men on the market. And they're willing to do anything to get their hands on the Big Beautiful Woman who is the object of their desire. Of course, as a writer, I want everyone to read ...

Taken by Mistake: A Silver Don Dark Mafia Romance of Obsession and Control He took the wrong woman. On her way to a life-changing interview, Shapia Smith is kidnapped and delivered to one of New York's most untouchable mob bosses. Michael Anello intended to claim someone else. He keeps her anyway. Anello does not reverse his decisions. He does not apologize. And he does not ask twice. Locked inside his mansion, stripped of freedom, Shapia expects cruelty. What she finds instead is something colder—measured authority, unwavering control, and a man who believes possession is absolute. But ...