We Signed Away Our Lives
Author : Kari Torjesen Malcolm
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780878087808
Signing Their Lives Away
Author : Denise Kiernan
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 22,87 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1594743304
Book Description
Presents the lives, deaths, and scandals involving the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence, including John Adams, John Hancock, and Thomas Jefferson.
How We Fight for Our Lives
Author : Saeed Jones
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 37,3 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1501132741
Book Description
From award-winning poet Saeed Jones, How We Fight for Our Lives—winner of the Kirkus Prize and the Stonewall Book Award—is a “moving, bracingly honest memoir” (The New York Times Book Review) written at the crossroads of sex, race, and power. One of the best books of the year as selected by The New York Times; The Washington Post; NPR; Time; The New Yorker; O, The Oprah Magazine; Harper’s Bazaar; Elle; BuzzFeed; Goodreads; and many more. “People don’t just happen,” writes Saeed Jones. “We sacrifice former versions of ourselves. We sacrifice the people who dared to raise us. The ‘I’ it seems doesn’t exist until we are able to say, ‘I am no longer yours.’” Haunted and haunting, How We Fight for Our Lives is a stunning coming-of-age memoir about a young, black, gay man from the South as he fights to carve out a place for himself, within his family, within his country, within his own hopes, desires, and fears. Through a series of vignettes that chart a course across the American landscape, Jones draws readers into his boyhood and adolescence—into tumultuous relationships with his family, into passing flings with lovers, friends, and strangers. Each piece builds into a larger examination of race and queerness, power and vulnerability, love and grief: a portrait of what we all do for one another—and to one another—as we fight to become ourselves. An award-winning poet, Jones has developed a style that’s as beautiful as it is powerful—a voice that’s by turns a river, a blues, and a nightscape set ablaze. How We Fight for Our Lives is a one-of-a-kind memoir and a book that cements Saeed Jones as an essential writer for our time.
What Are We Even Doing With Our Lives?
Author : Chelsea Marshall
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,49 MB
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0062696459
Book Description
Named one of the best comedy books of 2017 by Splitsider.com In this a charming, satirical "children’s" book, BuzzFeed’s lead animal editor and an acclaimed art director/illustrator poke fun at our contemporary, hyper-connected, and often mundane millennial age and the absurdities of the #blessed time and place in which we all now live. Welcome to "Digi Valley," the epitome of twenty-first-century urban life! The animal-people who call it home do cool things: life coach, cat landlord, baby DJ teacher, app developer, iPhone photographer, new media consultant, beauty blogger, and, of course, freelancer. On the street, in the coffee shop, at the farmer’s market, or the local vegan café, you’ll meet new friends like Frances and Sadie, Freelance Frank, Realtor Rick, and Bethany the Beauty Blogger as they bike, drive, bus, hoverboard, and Uber their way around town—or just sit and enjoy a latte while doing important things on their devices. Everybody in Digi Valley is very, very busy—texting, tweeting, video chatting, sending selfies, swiping for dates, and binging on their favorite shows. Whether you’re looking for a job at the latest media startup or want to publish your own web series, this urban mecca has something for everyone. And with the emotionally sensitive, tech-friendly Digi Valley Elementary School, it’s a great place to raise kids too! In What Are We Even Doing With Our Lives? Chelsea Marshall and Mary Dauterman have created an authentic fictional world that illuminates the funny, silly, earnest experience of millennial life. But watch out when the unthinkable happens—the internet goes down! Filled with dozens of illustrated spreads, What Are We Even Doing With Our Lives? is the most honest children’s book for all ages ever written... like seriously.
Range
Author : David Epstein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0735214506
Book Description
The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking—with a new afterword on expanding your range—as seen on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, and more. “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes “Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive.
Over My Dead Body
Author : Michele Bardsley
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,73 MB
Release : 2009-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101061405
Book Description
A single mom finds a man who's hot enough to wake the undead in this Broken Heart novel from New York Times bestselling author Michele Bardsley. With my ex-husband out of my life after attempting murder (on me!) and my little Glory not uttering a word since that awful night, Broken Heart, Oklahoma seemed like the perfect sanctuary for us. And I, Simone Sweet, was ready to start a new life. I just didn’t figure it’d be an eternal one. But then local hunk Braddock Hayes turns my undead world upside down. He’s the only one who sees me as I really am, and let me tell you, he makes my fangs quiver. But if he finds out the truth about my past, it would just about kill me (if I weren’t already dead, that is). Luckily, no one knows better than me that things aren’t always as they appear...
Staging Gay Lives
Author : John M Clum
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 30,36 MB
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0429965753
Book Description
A collection of ten contemporary plays, by writers who reflect a range of cultural origins, about male homosexuality.
My Infamous Life
Author : Albert "Prodigy" Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,89 MB
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1439103194
Book Description
"A memoir about a life almost lost and a revealing look at the dark side of hip hop's golden era ... a story of struggle, survival, and hope down the mean streets of New York City" --
Serpentine
Author : Robert Kelley
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2024-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
In the depths of Johnny's soul, an insatiable fire blazed, his every heartbeat drumming the anthem of his dreams--the dream of conquering the unforgiving realm of music. Fate, the master weaver of destinies, united him with five other souls whose ambitions burned with equal ferocity. Bound by an unbreakable bond, they birthed a rock band that soared to unimaginable heights, gracing the pinnacle of global adoration. Yet their ascent to glory was not without its tribulations. With each accolade gained, their radiance attracted sinister gazes--voracious beasts seeking to feed on their triumph for their own insidious gain. Unbeknownst to the band, unseen forces lurked in the shadows, salivating at the opportunity to exploit their vulnerable hearts. Deception slithered in their midst, camouflaged as unwavering loyalty, while greed unfurled its venomous tendrils, threatening to unravel their harmonious union. Within the pages of this tale, you shall witness a treacherous odyssey, where love, life, and friendship stand as pillars of resilience against the tempestuous storms that assail them. As the band battles against the relentless tide of treachery and adversity, the story unfurls, revealing their unyielding spirit and unwavering dedication. Serpentine encapsulates the indomitable will of those who refuse to surrender their dreams in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is a testament to the transformative power of friendship, a symphony of unbreakable bonds that resonate even in the darkest hours. This book, woven with threads of deceit, deception, and avarice, is a soul-stirring masterpiece--a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the throes of passion, loss, and redemption. Prepare to embark on a journey where dreams intertwine with reality, where the pursuit of greatness becomes a battle against the forces that seek to devour it. Serpentine stands as an essential testament to the triumph of the human spirit and the enduring force of love--a poignant tale that demands to be experienced by all who yearn for inspiration in the face of adversity.
Ecocriticism and Indigenous Studies
Author : Salma Monani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1317449118
Book Description
This book addresses the intersections between the interdisciplinary realms of Ecocriticism and Indigenous and Native American Studies, and between academic theory and pragmatic eco-activism conducted by multiethnic and indigenous communities. It illuminates the multi-layered, polyvocal ways in which artistic expressions render ecological connections, drawing on scholars working in collaboration with Indigenous artists from all walks of life, including film, literature, performance, and other forms of multimedia to expand existing conversations. Both local and global in its focus, the volume includes essays from multiethnic and Indigenous communities across the world, visiting topics such as Navajo opera, Sami film production history, south Indian tribal documentary, Maori art installations, Native American and First Nations science-fiction literature and film, Amazonian poetry, and many others. Highlighting trans-Indigenous sensibilities that speak to worldwide crises of environmental politics and action against marginalization, the collection alerts readers to movements of community resilience and resistance, cosmological thinking about inter- and intra-generational multi-species relations, and understandings of indigenous aesthetics and material ecologies. It engages with emerging environmental concepts such as multispecies ethnography, cosmopolitics, and trans-indigeneity, as well as with new areas of ecocritical research such as material ecocriticism, biosemiotics, and media studies. In its breadth and scope, this book promises new directions for ecocritical thought and environmental humanities practice, providing thought-provoking insight into what it means to be human in a locally situated, globally networked, and cosmologically complex world.
