Al, the third son of an impoverished lord, is obsessed with magic. Working as an adventurer to fund his books and tools, he stumbles on the hidden grave of an ancient sage named Tempest. The ancient knowledge granted him by this lucky find, coupled with his own burning passion for experimentation, allows him to put his own flair on existing spells, turning them into powerful versions of themselves! Before long, he's recognized as the greatest mage in the kingdom. But what happens when dang...

In this "vital book for these times" (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to today's most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes?The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, a...

In a deeply personal follow-up to his #1 bestseller This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism, a modern media iconoclast faces a test of faith—and reveals how such tribulations can make us stronger, as individuals and as a nation.Renowned journalist Don Lemon always had a complicated relationship with God. He cherished the Southern Black church he was raised in, but struggled with the fundamentalist rejection of his right to exist as a gay ma...

In this "vital book for these times" (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to today's most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes?The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, a...

Kidnapped by goblins at the age of three, young Al's life was saved by his grandfather's dazzling magic--sparking a fascination that would shape his destiny. Determined to wield such power himself, Al devoted the next twelve years to relentless study and training. But even after all that preparation, his true journey is only just beginning.Now an official adventurer, Al sets out to uncover the legendary Book of Spells, a rare tome said to hold secrets beyond imagination. Yet as he ventures...

Having penned his memoir, bestselling author and TV favourite Keith Lemon has turned his attention to children's books...Yes, you read that correctly.May we introduce Beaver and Elephant - an unlikely pairing but the best of friends! This second book, containing three more short stories, brings Keith's distinctive style to the page and follows the adventures of the bossy Beaver and the bumbling but loveable Elephant - whether they are dressing up at Halloween, splashing aro...

For readers of true crime and books such as See What You Made Me Do, a shocking and movingly told portrait of the murder of suburban mum Tara Costigan and an examination of why domestic violence affects us allTara Costigan was the woman next door. A hard worker. Quick to laugh and easy to like. She was happy, confident, strong. A woman who always looked after herself and her kids. Close with her family and her friends, she was much loved. Then, in 2013, sh...

The Sturgeon General is an anthology of comedic writing, compiling short works of fiction and non-fiction and other miscellany for the hilarious good of all. Each issue features the work of a single comedy writer.This edition is a collection of non-fiction articles from writer Geoff Lemon. It includes his article from 2011 'You Shut Your Goddamn Carbon Taxin Mouth' – an hilarious rant against the nay-sayers of the proposed carbon tax, whic...

Womanism Rising concludes Layli Maparyan’s three-book exploration of womanist studies. The collection showcases new work by emerging womanist authors who expand the womanist idea while extending womanism to new sites, new problems, and new audiences.Maparyan organizes the contributions around five key ideas. The first section looks at womanist self-care as a life-saving strategy. The second examines healing the Earth as a prerequisite to healing ourselves. In Part Three, t...

Money comes fast when you know the system. Juice figured that out early—and turned it into power. What started as calculated moves quickly became something bigger, pulling him into a world where every decision carries weight and every win comes with a cost.With loyalty tested and pressure building from all sides, the line between friend and threat begins to blur. As the stakes rise and the spotlight gets hotter, Juice finds himself navigating a game that doesn't come with rules—onl...

A one-stop Desk Reference, for Biomedical Engineers involved in the ever expanding and very fast moving area; this is a book that will not gather dust on the shelf. It brings together the essential professional reference content from leading international contributors in the biomedical engineering field. Material covers a broad range of topics including: Biomechanics and Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; and Biosignal Processing* A fully searchable Mega Reference Ebook, providing all the e...

California wildfires, the 2008 election, plastic surgery, Larry Craig, wildfires, Wal-Mart, and rampant commercialism—in Fancy Beasts, Alex Lemon takes on American media culture, the obscene foil for personal legacies of violence and violation.The poems of this collection are a workout: vigorous and raw, frenetic and fearless. Yet they are also composed and controlled, pared down and sculpted, with a disarming narrative simplicity and directness. Even when...