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Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult!

The story unfolds on the planet Equus, where a horse-like species has developed a civilization resembling Earth's, governed by a singular theocratic authority. The inhabitants possess human-like bodies with horse-like heads, hands, and feet, while only adult males sport tails that emerge at puberty. These tails are typically white, but those attracted to their own sex develop brown tails, adding a unique social dynamic to the culture. This setting explores themes of identity, attraction, and societal norms within an intriguing alien society.

Hound Dog Taylor made guitars howl and hips shake. A founding father of lo-fi blues rock--that gritty, stripped-down sound played on cheap guitars with no bass--Taylor and his band The HouseRockers played loud, wild gut-bucket boogie that was raw and ferocious, earning them a reputation as "The Ramones of the blues." Though his influence continues to be heard in the music of contemporary musicians such as Jack White, The Black Keys, and others, Hound Dog Taylor's story has never been fully explored. Off stage, his life was as wild as his music. From his childhood in 1920s Mississippi to his final years in 1970s Chicago, he was surrounded by racism, crime, and violence. The threat of bloodshed was constant, whether from the Ku Klux Klan, South Side gangs, or even fellow musicians. From drunkenly slicing off his sixth finger with a straight razor, to becoming the artist whose music launched the now-legendary Alligator Records, Goodnight Boogie is the first in-depth biographical study of the Blues Hall of Famer whose life was as compelling as his music. This is the story of a brilliant and unforgettably original musician who struggled for success while fighting to survive. Foreword written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

The story follows a lonely conspiracy theorist who, driven by a desire for love, status, and belonging, navigates the complexities of the Trump era. With a mix of naivety and pedantry, he recounts his journey through a lens of dark humor, showcasing his insecurity masked as arrogance. As he writes his book, he inadvertently critiques the pervasive issues of disinformation, fearmongering, and bigotry in contemporary society, all while displaying a striking lack of self-awareness.

This collection of poetic prose captures the essence of curiosity during the years 2020-2021 while often straying into a realm of delightful oblivion. As the third installment in a series of whimsical writings, it invites readers to explore its pages during moments of relaxation or daydreaming, offering a gentle escape into its nonsensical charm.

The collection features whimsical poetry that playfully dances with nonsense, interspersed with darker themes referred to as "vinaigrettes." These sour tales add depth and contrast to the overall lightheartedness, inviting readers to explore the balance between joy and melancholy in the verses.

The terrible beginnings of the reign of the Dark Judges

How can liberals offer “stories of peoplehood” that can compete with illiberal populist and nationalist stories? Rogers Smith has long argued for the importance of “stories of peoplehood” in constituting political communities. By enabling a people to tell others and themselves who they are, such stories establish the people’s identity and values and guide its actions. They can promote national unity and unity of groups within and across nations. Smith argues that nationalist populists have done a better job than liberals in providing stories of peoplehood that advance their worldview: the nation as ethnically defined, threatened by enemies, and blameless for its troubles, which come from its victimization by malign elites and foreigners. Liberals need to offer their own stories expressing more inclusive values. Analyzing three liberal stories of peoplehood—those of John Dewey, Barack Obama, and Abraham Lincoln—Smith argues that all have value and all are needed, though he sees Lincoln’s, based on the Declaration of Independence, as the most promising.

On Claude's birthday in 1992, he reveals a secret to his family which he had kept hidden for over eighty years. In the summer of 1912, after an argument with his family, he boarded the Titanic in search for a new life, love, and career in New York. Claude's family listen in shock at his remarkable and life-changing adventure on board the Titanic. Just when Claude feels ready to move on finally from the events of the Titanic, a shocking twist changes Claude's life forever. from the bestselling author of the Magdalene girl's book series.

The Magdalene asylums ran from the 18th to the 19th century in Ireland. The asylums housed 'fallen women.' Over 30,000 women were confined to the Magdalene asylums in Ireland. In 1993 a mass grave which contained 155 corses was discovered on the grounds of one of the asylums, bringing media attention to what was going on in the Magdalene asylums. The final Magdalene asylum closed in 1996.Helena's life is turned upside down, when at sixteen she is sent to a strict Magdalene asylum, following the birth of her son. Abandoned by her family, and grieving for her mother, Helena is subjected to torment from the nun's in the asylum, working long hours in the asylum laundry. Helena fights for survival in the asylum, but through her time there, she forms an unbreakable bond with the dormitory girls, as they embark on their amazing adventure to escape the asylum, whilst also discovering the shocking secret within the asylum.Just when Helena starts to rebuild her life, a terrible cruel twist of fate changes everything.......