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There is no position in pro sports more important than an NFL quarterback. But quarterbacking was the exclusive domain of white players for many years, and when Doug Williams and Vince Evans arrived in the league in the late 1970s, they got death threats, faced racist questions, and knew that a single mistake could end their careers. The Great Black Hope tells the twin stories of Vince Evans, an electrifying dual-threat quarterback ahead of his time, and of Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to become a champion.

Here are eight fundamental works by one of the few greatest English poets: three lyric pieces, Songs of Innocence, The Book of Thel, Songs of Experience; the prose satire An Island in the Moon, the mystical prose poem The Marriage of Heaven & Hell, and three visionary poems: The French Revolution, Visions of the Daughters of Albion, America, a Prophecy. William Blake (1757-1827) is one of the great relevant figures of his time, who like Beethoven in music bridges the classical and romantic, remaining himself uncategorizable.

Hiding isn’t what I’d call living. For the last four years, I’ve felt trapped between the life I want to live and the one I should’ve lived. My past has broken me, creating a shell of the woman I once was. Until Jackson. My fated mate who’s willing to save me from the truth that can destroy this town. Despite every belief, I hold of never being loved again. I can’t deny the natural pull that binds me to him. Giving him the power of destruction over my heart will be something I’ll never recover from.

Lilith knew her fate upon death, even if her wrongdoings were ones rooted in vengeance. She didn't know what to expect once becoming a resident of Hell, but falling in love with the devil himself wasn't part of the plan. Lucifer has a throne to uphold and nothing can distract him from making all of his subjects fear and respect him. He tries to keep his distance from the one person in Hell who has made him feel again, but the temptation keeps growing. Maybe, just for her, he can show his soft side.

Como voz líder en la recuperación del abuso emocional, Callie Parker te brinda un plan paso a paso para recuperar tu autoestima después del abuso narcisista sin soportar más dolor o dudas, garantizando resultados innovadores con nuestras técnicas especiales y probadas

A dynamic family exchange that pivots between the voices of a father and son, The Movement Made Us is a unique work of oral history and memoir, chronicling the extraordinary story of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and its living legacy embodied in Black Lives Matter. David Dennis Sr, a core architect of the movement, speaks out for the first time, swapping recollections both harrowing and joyful with David Jr, a journalist working on the front lines of change today.

A breakout media and political analyst delivers a sweeping snapshot of American democracy and the role that African Americans have played in its shaping while offering concrete information to help harness the electoral power of the country’s rising majority and exposing political forces aligned to subvert and suppress black voters.

I've loved only two men in my life. My grandfather: my namesake and the man who raised me. And him. The small-town boy who's too cocky and arrogant for his own good. The heartthrob every girl we knew wanted. But while they only dreamed of getting close to him, I knew his heart. His truth. His secrets. While they wanted him physically, I had him in every way that mattered. A series of first things that change a person forever: my first kiss, the first person I gave myself to—my first love.

Hard-working corporate attorney Axel Becker has tried settling down in the past, but when the relationship didn't work out, he focused on his career to the exclusion of everything else. Enter Naphressa St. James. The sexy project manager is a former lover and reminds him of what his life could be-fun, exciting. She's just the woman he might need to shake him out of a rut, but convincing her they belong together will be a lot harder than he expected.

Since his election to the US Senate in 2006, Ohio’s Sherrod Brown has sat on the Senate floor at a mahogany desk with a proud history. In Desk 88, he tells the story of eight of the Senators who were there before him. Despite their flaws and frequent setbacks, each made a decisive contribution to the creation of a more just America. Together, these eight portraits in political courage tell a story about the triumphs and failures of the Progressive idea over the past century.

After a dangerous mission, Navy SEAL Anthony Martinez lets adrenaline and loneliness cloud his judgment when he signs up for the military's spouse matching program without his Commanding Officer's approval. Of course, nothing has ever come easy for Tony. He's matched to a woman he's already hit on and struck out with. Then his CO threatens his dreams of attending Officer Candidate School leaving Tony with only one option - make the marriage work.

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Beginning with a foreword by Michael Eric Dyson, Rise Up is a rousing call to action for our nation, drawing on lessons learned from Reverend Al Sharpton’s unique experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader.

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No matter how hard they tried, Nevaeh Mullaney nor Andrew Jones could shake the all-consuming thoughts of what could have been. In turn, being separated for the better part of ten years did nothing to prepare them for the moment they'd be reunited.

These are stories about the choices we face in love and in relationships; and braving the consequences that may follow. Which path will you choose when your heart comes to a crossroads? Five Houston couples are forced to make choices about their relationships that will either keep them on the same path or completely change the trajectory of their lives.

High-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets. But as soon as Brandon met the beautiful heiress, the lines began to blur.

When reporter Jasmine Carmody began sniffing around Savannah's most respected family looking for a story, watchdog Wesley Brooks warned her off. Day and night, she sensed him shadowing her every move, felt his every breath, wanted his most intimate touch.... Wesley would do anything to stop Jasmine's expos on his adopted family—even seduce her. But her unexpected virginity surprised him, and so did their overwhelming passion. Soon he'd have to make a choice—trust her with all his secrets, or risk losing her forever.

Tras el desastre climático, en el futuro, las mujeres pasan su embarazo en el Santuario, una cúpula con condiciones climáticas mejoradas. Allí viven en paz, cuidadas y relajadas, lejos de su familia y del resto de la sociedad para evitar que el aire contaminado afecte a la gestación. O al menos eso creen. La llegada de Pilar a este centro sacará a la luz la verdad que oculta el Santuario. "Santuario" es una producción de Phi Beta Lambda Podcast, creada y escrita por Manuel Bartual y Carmen Pacheco.

I'm the girl who was always too shy to be the center of attention. I hid behind books, doing all the things a good girl should. Perfect grades. Perfect friends. Perfect life, even if I was lonely. Too bad none of it mattered after I was kidnapped.