Grammy Award–nominated artist Kem shares his life in this “breathtaking” (Michael Eric Dyson, New York Times bestselling author) and revealing music memoir tracing his transformative journey from homelessness to gold-selling artist.Known for his smooth, affecting crooning and dapper style, Kem’s journey to the stage is nothing short of inspiring. In Share My Life, Kem goes back to the very beginning before his time to introduce his grandmother, wh...

An adult Gay novel of Ancient Rome. When Marcus, a young magistrate, spies a male slave being sexually abused by a slave trader in broad daylight, his better nature forces him to interfere. He ends up by buying Lucian, a handsome youth recently arrived from Britannia. Now the dark-haired, blue-eyed Lucian must strive to fit into a proper Roman household. He must meet the exacting demands of his exasperating new master. And somehow, he must try to regain his freedom. Lucian struggles to res...

A swirl of Jewish sectarian movements muddied the religious waters during the late Second Temple period. In recent decades, scholars of the Bible have struggled to understand the role these sects played in the rise and spread of the Jesus movement. Nazorean joins this wave of sectarian scholarship. In this book, Kem Luther sketches the history of a wisdom-oriented sect that gave birth to the Christian church. Weaving a series of what the philosopher and historian R. G. Collingwood called "...

Pathologies of Love examines the role of medicine in the debate on women, known as the querelle des femmes, in early modern France. Questions concerning women’s physical makeup and its psychological and moral consequences played an integral role in the querelle. This debate on the status of women and their role in society began in the fifteenth century and continued through the sixteenth and, as many critics would say, well beyond. In querelle works early modern medicine,...

"[An] accomplished new novel that confirms the promise of Nunn's first book, Tapping the Source .... Nunn writes with a keen portentousness about the warped people in this wasteland, creating what might be described as a western gothic. His examination of cultish thought is respectful, intriguing, and funny, in a narrative that never loses dramatic momentum." — Publishers WeeklyLay preacher Obadiah Wheeler is responsible for conducting a group of missionaries into ...

A humorous tale from a new Gay version of the Canterbury Tales? Author Kem Austin manages just this, and wonderfully, with his delightfully humorous and ribald story of The "Miller" And The Village Idiot, a rewrite of Chaucer's classic tale, only this time with a definitely Gay theme.For Donny, a slightly mentally impaired young man, life with his girlfriend, Sandra, isn't easy. She's abusive and mean, to say the very least. Her mother, Jenny, is no better. However, there is a thir...

The Elements of ArtBy: Kem KowaMy life has evolved through gathering memories from living in the Midwest, among the blue skies, cornfields, and flowing rivers. I earned a Bachelors Degree of Science from Millikin University and an Associate of Art Degree from Richland Community College. As an artist, I have filled my space painting with oils, acrylics, and watercolors. The foundation of my style has always been guided by pencil sketching. I have pursued a career of designing...

With more species of fungi than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is a rich playground for mushroom hunters. Now there's Mushrooms of British Columbia, the newest and updated handbook from the Royal BC Museum. It's perfect for anyone wanting to know more about BC mushrooms—whether for study, harvest, photography or appreciation. Authors and mushroom experts Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther bring a practical and playful approach to helping people quickly and confidently identify the...

Madam's-eye-view of the delights inherent to educating and punishing a new recruit. Well-known title, albeit with a sad ending. First published 1959 as Series 9 by the Oceanic Press, (Montmartre). Another unique translation from a lost French work.

After the shocking murder of Ed Netherland at a secluded location in the Virgin Islands, award-winning author and architect Kem Hinton is stunned and confused by a mysterious occurrence at the funeral of his former classmate. Given a haunting challenge, he embarks on a decade-long investigation into the lifetime exploits of this ingenious person. After their shared time in high school and college, Kem uncovers a fascinating yet bizarre tangled web of toxic waste endeavors, controversial li...

Margaret of Austria (1480–1530) was the first female regent of the Netherlands. This book uncovers her remarkable political achievements, cultural patronage, and advocacy for women, offering a fresh perspective on her legacy through overlooked primary and new secondary sources.Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of Margaret’s regency under Maximilian I and Charles V, her pivotal role in electing Charles as emperor, and her contributions to peace negotiations and Ha...

With more species of fungi than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is a rich playground for mushroom hunters. Now there's Mushrooms of British Columbia, the newest and updated handbook from the Royal BC Museum. It's perfect for anyone wanting to know more about BC mushrooms—whether for study, harvest, photography or appreciation. Authors and mushroom experts Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther bring a practical and playful approach to helping people quickly and confidently identify the...