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Poet, educator, and social activist Gwendolyn Brooks was a singular force in American culture. The first Black woman to be named United States poet laureate, Brook’s poetry, fiction, and social commentary shed light on the beauty of humanity, the distinct qualities of Black life and community, and the destructive effects of racism, sexism, and class inequality. A collection of 30 essays combining critical analysis and personal reflection, The Whiskey of Our Discontent presents essential elements of Brooks' oeuvre - on race, gender, class, community, and poetic craft.

As the stakes for the girls are raised higher Tiffani is confronted with an opportunity for true love without the bells and whistles. She faces the facts about her addiction and decides to become stronger mentally and physically. Phaedra's new life with her new man has her dumbing down for the come-up only to end up in a sticky situation. Will Tiffani walk away from the money, cars, and clothes for happiness, or take a stand? Will Phaedra's addiction to danger send her spiraling or wanting more? THIS IS A 3 BOOK SERIES

This book is aimed at newcomers to the field of logical reasoning, particularly those who, to borrow a phrase from Pascal, are so made that they understand best through visuals. I have selected a small set of common errors in reasoning and visualized them using memorable illustrations that are supplemented with lots of examples. The hope is that the reader will learn from these pages some of the most common pitfalls in arguments and be able to identify and avoid them in practice. For the audiobook version, the illustrations have been replaced with short sketches, voiced in a variety of accents.

Immortals Kendal and Piper welcome their new child and celebrate the defeat of an old enemy by returning to their home outside New Orleans. The last battle was hard but promises to bring peace to their lives for years to come. Now Piper wants to expand her power as a seer and hear Kendal's history while they enjoy a normal life.

Misery Lark, Tochter eines mächtigen Vampirfürsten, war schon immer eine Außenseiterin. Mit ihren Reißzähnen weiß sie nichts anzufangen und führt ein anonymes Dasein unter den Menschen. Ausgerechnet sie soll sich nun für eine mehr als brisante Bündnisehe mit einem der Werwölfe, den ewigen Todfeinden der Vampire, zur Verfügung stellen.

A introductory guide to the Kurdish language focused on common words and phrases that can be put to daily use. This easy and simple course is split across 28 sessions of around five to 15 minutes each, including well-paced review materials to help you gain a firm understanding of Kurdish in one month. This material is targeted at new and novice Kurdish speakers. The words and phrases are chosen because you can put them to use in daily conversation.

Fond remembrances of the life and work of Robert Anton Wilson, featuring Douglas Rushkoff, Antero Ali, Tiffany Lee Brown, David Jay Brown, Zac Odin, and Joseph Matheny.

Despite Agile's dominance in software development, 81% of UK and 89% of US business leaders are concerned about the timely delivery of projects. The success rates for transformation initiatives are alarming, with 96% of Agile transformations and 70% of digital transformations failing. Just 10% of companies that enter restructuring survive the process. Personal transformation success is also exceedingly rare, with only 7.5% of smokers successfully quitting despite 55% attempting to quit each year and just 1.8% of obese individuals maintaining a modest 5% weight loss over five years.

I’ve been out of the kink scene for years, but when I’m invited to a meetup at Mischief, I can’t resist. It should be too far from home for anyone to recognize me. But it’s not. Hunter is a blast from the past: a student who failed my class twice and never stops acting out. But there’s more to the acting out than meets the eye, and the brat could use a daddy with a firm hand.

I’m in love with the wrong girl. Our fathers were arch enemies in business. Hate was the center of their wicked relationship. Not only that, but she’s my best friend’s little sister. The cards couldn’t be more stacked against us. One I’m counting on to hold steady. If I wasn’t married at 35, then this beautiful girl would become my bride. But her career is more important. I’m a billionaire, so I get it. There’s only so much a man can take, though. Best of luck to her in her journey. Fate isn’t so friendly, though. She’s carrying a secret. My baby.

In part 2 of Labels & Legecy: Aminah's family secret is exposed. She is faced with either moving forward or acting as if it never happened. Amir is finally on the come up until a tragedy strikes. He sets his eyes on the prize but not without being tested. Amirah distances herself from her family of hustlers. She wants to gain access into the Black Elite and leave the Southside of Chicago for good. Legecy convinces reveals a secret to Amir. He feels he has no other choice but to divulge one hidden truth. Betrayal, envy, and deceit is a blended cold cocktail that leads to an explosive ending....

Keep your friends at a distance because it’s not always your enemies you need to be keeping close. The block is a microscope, and you’re always under it.

Brazen, uproarious, slyly prescriptive, and always entertaining, Ali Adler is a sex and relationship guru who knows what women want. As a lesbian, she has both the equipment and the experience to give straight men (and the women who love them) advice about how to get more sex and do it well.

Elsie Hannaway é uma física teórica que passou anos de sua vida moldando diferentes versões de si mesma. Em alguns dias, ela trabalha como professora adjunta, na esperança de conseguir um emprego melhor. Em outros, compensa seu ridículo salário oferecendo serviços de namorada de mentira, aproveitando sua habilidade de se adaptar exatamente ao que os outros querem dela.

Also known as "The 101s", Koran Questions for Moorish Americans is the precursor to the 120 of the Nation of Gods and Earths, a series of questions and answers that reinforce the Moorish credos. A Moorish child is any and all who ascribe to the teachings of Noble Drew Ali, regardless of age. Transcribed from a photocopied print edition of the original 1928 pamphlet, this edition supplements The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America.

Lebanon has lived through decades of conflict that have deeply shaped its identity. In A Brief History of Lebanon’s Wars, we take a closer look at the wars that marked the country from 1975 to 2006—beginning with the brutal Civil War and culminating in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. This book doesn’t just outline battles and dates; it delves into the human stories, the politics, and the forces at play that shaped Lebanon's modern history. Whether you're new to Lebanon's past or have a deeper interest in its struggles, this concise history offers a clear and accessible understanding of...

Trois romances, trois héroïnes survoltées : Ali Hazelwood à la puissance maximale ! Scientifiques un jour, scientifiques toujours ; Mara, Sadie et Hannah partagent une solide amitié, même si la vie professionnelle les a séparées. Bien qu’elles aient chacune leur spécialité, aucune ne dira le contraire : en amour comme en science, les opposés s’attirent ! Que ce soit sous le même toit, dans un ascenseur ou quand il fait très froid, le mercure finit toujours par grimper.

Raif Efendi llega a Berlín en los años veinte, enviado por su padre para aprender los secretos del negocio familiar, la fabricación de jabones de tocador. Sin embargo, su espíritu soñador lo empuja hacia el arte y la literatura. Además de estudiar alemán y leer novelas rusas, se dedica a recorrer la ciudad, visitando museos y exposiciones, en pos de algo que lo apasione verdaderamente.

Strange things are happening on the remote and snowbound archipelago of St. Haudas Land. Unusual winged creatures flit around the icy bogland, albino animals hide themselves in the snow-glazed woods, and Ida Maclaird is slowly turning into glass. Ida is an outsider in these parts, a mainlander who has visited the islands only once before. Yet during that one fateful visit the glass transformation began to take hold, and now she has returned in search of a cure.

I had no trouble saying no to Channing when he left for college two years ago. I’m two-and-a-half decades older than him, and he was just a kid. But he’s all man now, and it’s hard to stay away. Especially when he takes a job at my tattoo shop for the summer. He’s got his whole life ahead of him. I can’t let him waste it on me.