For most of his life, Greg ignored the oddly placed mirror in the back of his bedroom closet. When his girlfriend breaks up with him at the beginning of spring break, Greg takes solace in the small enclosed space and discovers that the mirror is a portal to an alternate reality. Disregarding the potential dangers, Greg jumps at the opportunity to escape his own bleak reality and take his chances on the other side.

When it comes to marriage, the system is biased towards wives and mothers, and if the marriage doesn’t work out, a man’s happiness, assets, children, and sometimes his freedom are at stake. Therefore, a man cannot afford to get this one decision wrong.That’s part of my motivation for writing this relationship guide. Many young men who grew up without a father figure, like myself, often go through the process of entering into a relationship without proper guidance. You see all the “...

The complex issues of faith and life are interwoven gracefully in this challenging and thought provoking book. The writer does not give you pat answers but rather challenges you to script your own faith narrative as you review the lessons of your life.

The first comprehensive history of the Lakota Indians and their profound role in shaping America's history."Impressive. . . . Lakota America takes us from the sixteenth century to the present, with painstaking, carefully marshaled detail, but its real feat is in threading how the Lakota philosophy and vision of the world guided their reinventions and their dealings with colonial powers. . . . [An] accomplished, a...

A guide to the history and culture of the American Southwest, as told through early encounters with fifteen iconic sitesThis unique guide for literate travelers in the American Southwest tells the story of fifteen iconic sites across Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and southern Colorado through the eyes of the explorers, missionaries, and travelers who were the first non-natives to describe them. Noted borderlands historians David J. Weber and William deBuys lead readers through...

Breaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album in the hours after its release. To Pimp a Butterfly was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering laudatory album reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners?This book takes a deep dive i...

This isn't just a story about one of the greatest rappers of all time—it's about how you can turn your own life into a masterpiece. Becoming a Legend in Your Own Life dives deep into Kendrick Lamar's journey, from growing up in the streets of Compton to becoming a global icon, all while staying true to himself and his purpose.Kendrick's story isn't just inspiring—it's relatable. He faced struggles, doubted himself, and fought through obstacles just like we all do. But he t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You Were Never Too Much is a powerful collection of affirmations written specifically for Black teen boys navigating a world that too often tries to silence their brilliance, question their identity, or diminish their worth.This book is your reminder: you were never too loud, too emotional, too complicated, or too different. You were always exactly enough.Inside this audiobook, you’ll find over ...

Breaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore album in the hours after its release. To Pimp a Butterfly was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering laudatory album reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard’s W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners?This book takes a deep dive into the s...

"Does Anybody Give a F*ck About an Alpha Male?" is a bold exploration of modern masculinity, authored by David Lamar. In this thought-provoking journey, Lamar dismantles the traditional stereotypes of the "alpha male," revealing the profound emotional depth, struggles, and resilience that define men in today's society. Through personal testimony, insightful reflections, and compelling narratives, this book delves into the heart of what it means to navigate life as a man, addressing topics ...

"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer reminds me that all children deserve to exist in magical spaces where their imaginations and familial bonds will them into heroism. Every single child should have the freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. And I, for one, am grateful to Giles, and this brilliant story, for that reminder." —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author of Stuntboy, in the MeantimeIn the first Legendary Alston Boys mystery from Edgar ...

“Can we survive this?” worried friends ask Lamar Alexander.A US senator who started in JFK’s Justice Department, worked in the Nixon White House, turned down serving as GOP Watergate counsel and as Ford’s campaign manager, walked for six months across Tennessee to become governor, lost two runs for president, and served as a university president and education secretary before winning three senate terms—Lamar Alexander answers that question with a resounding, “Yes.”Over near...