Elite Identity

“Identity politics” is everywhere, polarizing discourse from the campaign trail to the classroom. But the “identity politics” so compulsively referenced bears little resemblance to the concept as first introduced by the radical Black feminist Combahee River Collective. While the Collective articulated a political viewpoint grounded in their own position as Black lesbians with the explicit aim of building solidarity across lines of difference, “identity politics” is now frequently weaponized as a means of closing ranks around ever-narrower conceptions of group interests.

The second book in Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series With even more glamour, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance, this sparkling sequel to The Selection will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Lauren Oliver’s Delirium, or Renée Ahdieh’s The...

Cordelia Winthrop once ruled Paris cotillions and launched a disastrous fashion line. Now, broke and desperate, this rebellious ex-debutante is hiding out in a Montecito pool house, facing a reality as beige as her last collection. She needs a second chance, a fresh start, and maybe just a hint of purpose. Her lifeline: a grueling job as personal assistant to Lucrezia Wilde, an eccentric, high-maintenance ex-supermodel and queen of Southern California elite society. Lucrezia's demands are outrageous, spanning from Hermès scarf organization to bee venom facials, and most importantly, ...

In this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite, a young veteran finds his way post-war, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities—and explosive tensions. AN ESQUIRE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER In 1945, Charlie Trammell steps off a cross-country train into...

In elite collegiate rowing, the smallest lie can sink the entire crew. Reese Callahan thought she'd perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. Three years of suppressants and Beta masquerade had earned her the captaincy of Westlake's championship women's team - until someone discovered her secret and destroyed everything. Now, exiled to Sable Ridge University as the first female coxswain for their elite men's crew, she's facing eight powerful Alphas, one small boat, and her last chance to prove that an Omega can compete in a world designed to exclude her. But when someone discovers her ...

Hunting monsters was supposed to be the hard part. When Joy came to Apex City, all she cared about was protecting the Cits from the dangers lurking outside protective barriers. She understood the need for the secrecy surrounding her hunts - no need to cause a panic by announcing just how real of a threat the Othersiders pose. But as she quickly discovered, the conspiracies of the city run much deeper. And a dangerous new covert mission leaves Joy with a target on her back once more.

The Idol That Devoured Its People is a devastating political and historical essay that dismantles the educational, media, and ideological cult surrounding Simón Bolívar. Far from the manufactured image of the “Liberator,” this book examines the historical figure behind the myth and exposes a war leader driven by resentment, unchecked ambition, and systematic violence—responsible for crimes and devastations that have been largely erased from collective memory. Through rigorous research and uncompromising analysis, The Idol That Devoured Its People presents the so-called independence ...

Throughout human history the art of warfare has evolved into many forms across numerous theatres, gradually becoming more sophisticated and strategised as the centuries have progressed. From the Spartans of ancient Greece with their code of valour fighting to the last man to the US Navy SEALs who operate using the latest technology of the 21st century. Across the vast array of military campaigns and battles one can see that the majority of organised armies have been comprised of enlisted men who would have their basic training. 

She was the perfect therapist. Until her patient ended up dead in her office. Dr. Samantha Meadows is trusted with people’s darkest secrets. But when she discovers the body of a powerful socialite on her floor—her files shredded, her office staged like a warning—she realizes one thing: This wasn’t just murder. It was a message. As the media turns her into a headline and the police begin closing in, Samantha is forced into a deadly game where nothing is what it seems. Because someone is manipulating the narrative. FORMERLY PUBLISHED AS THE GARDENER'S SECRET

Someone wants to steal Molka’s identity. Her face. Her methods. Her reputation. As elite agencies and criminal syndicates respond to attacks Molka didn’t commit, she is forced into the shadows—hunted for crimes she never carried out and betrayed by allies who no longer trust her. To survive, Molka must do the unthinkable: dismantle a legend. Every step closer to the truth tightens the noose. Every ally could be an enemy. And the real impostor is always one move ahead—using Molka’s past as a weapon. THE GENUINE IMPOSTER is Book 7 in the PROJECT MOLKA series—a relentless, high-...

A vida no palácio não era tão ruim quanto America imaginava. Ou melhor: com todos os mimos e privilégios que estava tendo, ela já mal se lembrava de como era pertencer à casta Cinco. Ser Um, em compensação, era fácil: suas criadas eram costureiras talentosíssimas e faziam vestidos maravilhosos; os banquetes e as festas que frequentava eram incrivelmente divertidos; e o conforto em que vivia agora seria impensável alguns meses atrás. Além de tudo, quando sentia saudade de casa, tinha Aspen por perto.

From public intellectual and professor Robert Boyers, “a powerfully persuasive, insightful, and provocative prose that mixes erudition and first-hand reportage” (Joyce Carol Oates) addressing recent developments in American culture and arguing for the tolerance of difference that is at the...

How much longer will the memories and pain of childhood hinder you from achieving your dreams and living the full life you were promised and created to experience? The world needs what is on the inside of you because you are an answer to a problem. Inwardly, you know this, but you have to see yourself as the new you versus the little, broken you.

From the glittering heights of ‘80s stardom to the shadowy depths of betrayal, Johnny Klein’s comeback turns deadly when a mysterious death drags him into a web of secrets. In THE FALL, Martin Kemp delivers a gripping thriller where fame’s darkest price could be fatal. Johnny Klein is back!...

Most of us say we want better health, finances, and relationships. Yet, beneath the surface, we don't think we deserve it. Projecting confidence on the outside, we feel like impostors on the inside. The truth is we'll never outperform our self-image. Author Kary Oberbrunner knows this firsthand. In this updated and expanded edition of Your Secret Name, he shares the same steps that helped him overcome a paralyzing speech disorder and an addiction to self-injury.

Become addicted to this suspenseful Romeo and Juliet romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Bet. For Tracey Rooks, life with her grandparents on a Wyoming farm has always been simple. But after her grandmother's death, Tracey is all her grandfather has. So when Eagle Elite...

Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL is a must-listen guide for everyone from aspiring entrepreneurs to established business leaders. No matter the stage of your business - development, exploitation, or disruption - Elite will change your approach to business and unlock the warrior within.

Tylia Coder has joined the resistance after her ejection from the Labs. Yet, if the Farrows discover she’s still alive, her family and friends in both the GEOs and the Greens will be in terrible danger. What’s more, her supposed death only spurs on the bitter rivalries. The Rejs ramp up their attacks on the Labs’ sky transports, their leader so desperate now that he doesn’t care who gets hurt anymore.

The Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the prince. Six girls, one life-changing prize… America Singer will leave her pre-destined life for a world of glamour and luxury, if she wins… But surviving The Selection is tough. Rivals are battling to become Prince Maxon’s bride...

Good Fruit Starts With Good Roots. Jesus taught it. Nature proves it. Good trees produce good fruit. Unfortunately, discipleship has turned into trying to produce good decisions, behaviors, and relationships without examining the health of the roots. Your identity – where you seek worth and significance – feeds the root of who you are. In the pursuit of trying to produce good fruit in your life, Jesus becomes just another person you need to make happy. This mindset leads to an exhausted and frustrated spirituality. Instead, discipleship should be developing awareness of who you already ...