The Guy We Didn't Invite to the Orgy
Author : David Harris Ebenbach
Publisher :
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 19,82 MB
Release : 2017
Category :
ISBN : 9781613765289
The Iowa Review
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 12,8 MB
Release : 2010
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Book Description
COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES 2022
Author : Mark Wish
Publisher : Coolest Stories Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,60 MB
Release : 2022-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1737573911
Book Description
America's most talented storytellers share their most courageous, compelling, unputdownable work in a collection made for story lovers. Praised early on by Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk author Ben Fountain and The Weight of Blood author Laura McHugh, COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES is a new annual short story anthology whose guiding philosophy is that a collection of interesting "full meal" short stories could, as one @JustCoolStories Twitter follower put it, "make America cool again." Toward this end, COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES 2022 features a previously unpublished story by the multi-major-book-award-winning author of Blacktop Wasteland S. A. Cosby; the timeless, previously unpublished short story that led Tina Brown to sign Frances Park's When My Sister Was Cleopatra Moon; and Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Martin's heartfelt rendering of married life that apparently was too startling for the editors of several university-affiliated literary magazines. And since interesting storytelling―rather than a list of publishing credits―matters most to story-hungry readers, COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES 2022 also includes a page-turner about dating in Hollywood written by MFA student Megan Ritchie; Brooklyn native D.Z. Stone's very first published fiction, a hilarious love story that celebrates the power of women; a heartbreaking account of adult siblinghood authored by David Ebenbach―among others in this treasure trove of unputdownable, sharply written, sometimes comic, sometimes frightening, always suspenseful stories loaded with twists and turns. "Coolest American Stories 2022 is a helluva lot of fun. These stories bump and brim with rambunctious energy and show that the American short story is alive and well. Many thanks to Mark Wish and Elizabeth Coffey for this breath―or let's call it a gale―of fresh literary air." --Ben Fountain, winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award and the National Book Critics’ Circle Award, author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk "Extraordinarily rich storytelling from fresh, vibrant voices―Coolest American Stories promises to be an annual force." --Laura McHugh, internationally bestselling author of The Weight of Blood and What’s Done in Darkness "Love short stories? This collection is for you. Not yet sure how to feel about short stories? This collection is definitely for you. Whoever you are, wherever you are: read these stories!" --Lori Ostlund, Flannery O’Connor Award winner and author of After the Parade and The Bigness of the World
Your Name On Me
Author : Elliot Silvestri
Publisher : Sean G. Sardi
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 2021-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
I was a fixer. I fixed the eponyms people were branded with from their every sex partner. It wasn’t glorious work, but it paid well. I never expected to get pulled into a world of cheating, political intrigue, and kinky sex. Heck, I never wanted to have sex with anyone other than my girlfriend, but somehow I wound up with more and more women’s names on my body and it only made my life more complicated. Elise was enough for me. Or at least that’s what I thought. This is a 46,000 word erotic novella that contains explicit sex and sexual descriptions of sexual encounters between adults. It focuses on graphic sex, body modification, cheating partners, group sex, sexual betrayal, risky sex and other sexually explicit themes and language that not all members of the public will enjoy. All characters are 18 or older. Originally published in four parts. Excerpt: “Did she really think she was going to fool anyone?” “I don’t know and I don’t care.” “Did you do it?” “No. Of course not. I kicked her out.” “We could use the money.” “I’ve got plenty of clients.” “But you charge a ridiculous amount for fixer work.” “I have some integrity,” I grunted. “Now are we going to get busy or are we going to discuss my client list?”
Wolf Of The Past
Author : A.D. McLain
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 37,59 MB
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
David is a boy without a family, stealing to survive - until an unexpected meeting changes his life. College student Nicole is trying to cope with the death of her adoptive parents. Grief becomes the least of her worries, when she has to face powers much greater than herself. Nicole has the help of two unlikely allies: a strange black wolf and an even stranger man - David - who seems to know everything about her, and stirs up feelings she never had before. But can she trust this stranger, and come to terms with the nightmares that have plagued her entire life? This book contains adult content and is not recommended for readers under the age of 18.
The Men in Between
Author : Ellie Pyle
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 16,33 MB
Release : 2014-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1312405325
Book Description
Viviane Sinclair is a 24 year old Mormon grad student in Savannah, Georgia and she just broke up with the man she has loved for a quarter of her life. It will be two years before she falls in love again, but there will be men in between. This is a story of the time between when you finish your education and start your career, of the difference between losing your religion and losing your faith, of the men who are not the love of your life, and of how you get to what happens next.
Latino Truck Driver Trade
Author : Jacobo Schifter
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 34,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780789008824
Book Description
Latino Truck Driver Trade: Sex and HIV In Central America uncovers the incredible danger that truck drivers put themselves in by risking HIV infection and why Latin sexual culture does not always define men who participate in sexual acts with other men as "homosexual." Exploring the concept of "machismo" and why truck drivers act very "manly" (to avoid being teased or being made fun of) through interviews with truck drivers, this detailed account gives insight into how friends pressure others to perform sexual acts, drink alcohol, and take drugs in order to "fit in""--Jacket.
Latino Truck Driver Trade
Author : Johnny Madrigal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1317720539
Book Description
What do truckers do about their sexual needs on the road? This startling and unique study examines the on-the-road sex lives of Central American truck drivers. It takes a quantitative and qualitative look at the extent of homosexuality, prostitution, drug use, and vulnerability to HIV infection among these men who operate in a strangely unique sexual culture. Latino Truck Driver Trade: Sex and HIV in Central America documents the extent of their sexual activities with both men and women as well as drug use and prostitution among this population. Honest and revealing, this valuable book uncovers the incredible danger that truck drivers put themselves in by risking HIV infection and why Latin sexual culture does not always define men who participate in acts with other men as “homosexual.” Latino Truck Driver Trade explores the concept of “machismo” and why truck drivers act very “manly” (to avoid being teased or being made fun of). Through interviews with truck drivers, this detailed account gives insight into how friends pressure others to perform sexual acts, drink alcohol, and take drugs in order to “fit in.” Latino Truck Driver Trade: Sex and HIV in Central America provides suggestions for HIV prevention programs to decrease the spread of HIV that is prevalent among this group shows how theories of homosexuality fail to account for its widespread practice among Latino heterosexual men explores the sexual practices of these men questions basic assumptions about Latin machismo demonstrates how Latino men can practice homosexuality without acquiring a gay identity shows how this international truck driver culture will impact the U. S. Latino Truck Driver Trade explicitly examines the on-the-road lifestyles of Central American truckers, revealing that many times they are completely the opposite of the quiet, “normal” lives these men lead at home.
Spirit Of The Wolf Collection
Author : A.D. McLain
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 1247 pages
File Size : 46,26 MB
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
All four books in A.D. McLain's 'Spirit Of The Wolf', a series of paranormal romance novels, now available in one volume! Wolf Of The Past: David is a boy without a family, until an unexpected encounter changes everything. Meanwhile, Nicole struggles to cope with the loss of her adoptive parents while facing powers beyond her control. With the help of a mysterious black wolf, Nicole embarks on a journey to unravel the nightmares that have haunted her. But as trust is tested and new feelings are unearthed, the question remains: can they overcome the challenges that await them? Wolf Of The Present: Meg has a troubled past. Haunted by a childhood tragedy, she shuffles through foster homes. In college, she meets Mark, who wants to heal her pain. But Mark has secrets too, and as he's tormented by an unseen foe, Meg's past comes back to threaten her. With danger all around, they must face their inner demons and rely on each other to survive. But can their love conquer their fears? Wolf Of The Future: Mara is a werewolf. Powerful and beautiful, she's haunted by an ancient betrayal and pursued by an old enemy. Billy is drawn to her despite his ignorance of the paranormal world. With danger closing in, Mara must confront her past and find the strength to protect those she loves. Can she open her heart to love and set things right? Den Of The Wolf: Vincent Artemis has spent four lifetimes seeking revenge, and now he's alone with no allies or hope. Meanwhile, Seren sacrifices herself for the sake of others, until she meets Vincent, and they're forced to hide in a wolf's den. Can Vincent finally find redemption and love, or will his guilt continue to haunt him?
Brotopia
Author : Emily Chang
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 15,47 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0735213542
Book Description
Instant National Bestseller "Excellent." --San Francisco Chronicle "Brotopia is more than a business book. Silicon Valley holds extraordinary power over our present lives as well as whatever utopia (or nightmare) might come next." --New York Times Silicon Valley is a modern utopia where anyone can change the world. Unless you're a woman. For women in tech, Silicon Valley is not a fantasyland of unicorns, virtual reality rainbows, and 3D-printed lollipops, where millions of dollars grow on trees. It's a "Brotopia," where men hold all the cards and make all the rules. Vastly outnumbered, women face toxic workplaces rife with discrimination and sexual harassment, where investors take meetings in hot tubs and network at sex parties. In this powerful exposé, Bloomberg TV journalist Emily Chang reveals how Silicon Valley got so sexist despite its utopian ideals, why bro culture endures despite decades of companies claiming the moral high ground (Don't Be Evil! Connect the World!)--and how women are finally starting to speak out and fight back. Drawing on her deep network of Silicon Valley insiders, Chang opens the boardroom doors of male-dominated venture capital firms like Kleiner Perkins, the subject of Ellen Pao's high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit, and Sequoia, where a partner once famously said they "won't lower their standards" just to hire women. Interviews with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, and former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer--who got their start at Google, where just one in five engineers is a woman--reveal just how hard it is to crack the Silicon Ceiling. And Chang shows how women such as former Uber engineer Susan Fowler, entrepreneur Niniane Wang, and game developer Brianna Wu, have risked their careers and sometimes their lives to pave a way for other women. Silicon Valley's aggressive, misogynistic, work-at-all costs culture has shut women out of the greatest wealth creation in the history of the world. It's time to break up the boys' club. Emily Chang shows us how to fix this toxic culture--to bring down Brotopia, once and for all.
