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Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, a young woman finds herself at the center of a firestorm. “This historical fiction novel is a must-have. It keeps the reader engaged with vivid depictions of a time that most young people can only imagine.”—Voice of Youth Advocates...

Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says?This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to the ins and outs of how our government really works. Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by dozens of...

The life I thought I would have is over. Now is my chance to start again. Going back home and coaching my high school football teams seems like a good start ,But I never counted on seeing Lauren again. The woman who captured my heart all those years ago. And walked away from me without a second glance.

Tennis has been Willy Novinsky's one love ever since she first picked up a racquet at the age of four. A middle-ranked pro at 23, she's met her match in Eric Oberdorf, a low-ranked Princeton grad who also intends to make his mark on the international tennis circuit. Eric becomes Willy's first passion off the court, and eventually they marry. But while wedded life begins well, competition soon puts a strain on their relationship - and an accident sends Willy sliding irrevocably toward resentment, tragedy, and despair.

Jennifer Wilson spent the last 17 years raising her younger sister Kelsey, after a boating accident killed their parents. It hasn’t always been easy - especially with her sister’s best friend, Riley Blake, always hanging around. Riley hasn’t had an easy life either. Growing up with an alcoholic father, abandoned by her mother when she was 10, Riley has learned to cope with being on her own. Her friendship with Kelsey is the only thing steadfast in her life, and she cherishes it. When tragedy and secrets emerge, Jennifer and Riley must learn to lean on each other.

After suffering for years in her thankless and stressful role working for a restaurant group in Illinois, Lindy Michaels finally catches a break when her husband, Hayden, receives a promotion that will allow her to quit her job. The only catch? It requires them to move to Oklahoma City.

In Making All Black Lives Matter, award-winning historian and longtime activist Barbara Ransby outlines the scope and genealogy of this movement, documenting its roots in Black feminist politics and situating it squarely in a Black radical tradition, one that is anti-capitalist, internationalist, and focused on some of the most marginalized members of the Black community. 

Mystery sensation Pelecanos pens the lead story and edits this groundbreaking collection of stories detailing the seedy underside of the nation's capital. This is not an anthology of ill-conceived and inauthentic political thrillers. Instead, in D.C. Noir, pimps, whores, gangsters, and con-men run rampant in zones of this city that most never hear about.

I had sworn off women and only wanted to concentrate on my career. That was until she walked into my life and ruined all my plans. She needs my help, and I will give it to her. I never thought helping my stepsister would be such torture. Or I would want her so much. How do I convince her that I am the only man for her. When she only sees me as a friend?

This book invites listeners into the transformative world of culturally responsive substance use treatment and illuminates the importance of integrating cultural understanding and sensitivity into every aspect of substance use treatment, offering a comprehensive guide for organizations, practitioners, and students alike.

Darling Hedgehog was worried...because she couldn't find her parents. Where had they gone? When Darling meets Miss Fox, the two become friends, but there is danger in the world, and one must be careful. Beware of strangers bearing gifts. Miss Fox wants to be a good friend, but she has a secret that makes it harder than she would like. Can she overcome her instincts? What will happen at dinner time? You'll love this early chapter book because it introduces your future bookworm to onomatopoeia, simile, opposites, homophones, and much more while keeping the action going.

Noël approche, et les petits géants préparent leur lettre au père Noël ! Très rapidement, Nestor, Anicée et Marion réalisent que la magie des fêtes réside en des choses bien plus importantes que les cadeaux… Découvrez avec eux Florian, un jeune garçon souriant et résilient. Sa force, son entourage ainsi qu’un immense sapin brillant de mille feux adouciront son long séjour à l’hôpital !

Troy Thunder, ex-US Secret Service, finds himself stuck on a mysterious island with nothing more than a knife and the shirt on his back. To survive, his skills will be put to the test.

It's Kate Gazzara's first day on the job as a detective, and she has a new partner. One with an attitude and a past. Investigating a murder solo is one thing, joining forces with a partner, as a new female homicide detective is a whole new level of complicated. When the death of a second rich girl is reported, the game is on to catch the killer. Are the murders the work of a serial killer, or has a green-eyed monster reared its head?

An insider’s account of the infamous Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal which scapegoated black employees for problems caused by an education reform movement that is increasingly a proxy for corporate greed. In March of 2013, thirty-five black educators in Atlanta Public Schools were...

Life throws us curveballs. Some are made of glass and hard to catch, some bounce off us, and others seem to fall straight into our hands. Renée Giarrusso calls these gifts. How we catch (or drop) these gifts depends on our mindset, perspective, beliefs, experiences, values, and so many other things. In this beautiful, thought-provoking book, Renée explores how to adopt the gift mindset and deepen and develop the 12 gifts that, if embraced, will bring you greater personal well-being and professional success.

Three years ago, I left South Carolina and the woman I love without looking back. Okay, that's a lie. I've spent a fair amount of time imagining myself lounging under that Spanish moss with her. Back then, we didn't have a care in the world. It was simple. Easy. Right. In fact, I'd been about to propose. Then I found out I had a kid I didn't know about, and just like that, everything changed.

Do you and your partner bicker over trivial things, and do you find yourself thinking about how much more fun life together used to be? If the answer is 'yes' to either or both questions, it's little wonder! Relationships are complicated, and they don't come with a user's manual. Until now. Enter Spousonomics- a fun, original relationship guide which offers a brilliant, fresh twist to standard advice by showing how economics - that's right, economics - is the key to a happiness.

Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale, this girl-powered fantasy follows a smart young princess determined to save her kingdom. Princess Sofia of Drachenburg is sick of being used for her older sister's political gains. At twelve years old, she's already been a hostage to invading dragons and...

Hollywood influencer and super-secret spy Poppy Fields is finally taking a well-deserved vacation with her partner Thor. A woman. A man. A private Greek island. What could go wrong? When a storm washes six teenage girls onto the island, trouble comes knocking. The men who trafficked the girls will do anything to get them them back, including killing Poppy and Thor.