“Wonderful. . . hopeful, wrenching, funny, sexy, intense, and penetratingly true.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewFrom acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich comes a tale of spiritual death and reawakening; of money, desperate love, and wild hope; and of the enduring power of cherished dreams.At the crossroads of his life, Lipsha Morrissey is summoned by his grandmother to return to the reservation. There...

An epic work of multi-decade reporting immersed in the lives of two gay soldiers before, during, and after Don't Ask, Don't Tell, from the author of the bestselling contemporary classic, Columbine.Years before he became a celebrated author, Dave Cullen, in denial about his own sexuality, enlisted in the Army infantry praying it would teach him to be a “real man.” His own experience informs this sweeping yet intimate account of two career soldiers ...

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Nobel Prize laureate Czeslaw Milosz is a master poet whose verse has often reflected the ancient themes of the nature of imagination, human experience, good and evil, and the wonders of life. New and Collected Poems: 1931-2001, the collection of a lifetime of work, also includes a book of new poems, This, published in this volume for the first time in English.This collection, the majority of which is translated by former Poet Laureate and National Book Critics Circle Award-winner R...

#Winner of Ten Independent Book Awards♥ Good intentions and a solid moral compass never kept anyone from a compromising position.Newly appointed Campaign Manager Catherine Lawrence has a plan, and it definitely doesn't include falling in love with the handsome, free-spirited, blue-eyed surfer from Australia who just moved in next door.Jake Ryan came to Florida with every intention of surfing, enjoying ...

This book of poetry will take you on the heart's journey of dealing with a deceptive relationship.From falling madly in love, to being alone in shambles of self-hate and unworthiness, this book will rip down your emotional barricades and have you admitting true feelings that have been shoved to the bottom.Each poem explores particular feelings; from giddy admiration to self-sabotaging desire, with great use of powerful sensory, and vivid metaphors. The metaphors are masterf...

Have you ever been kissed by a refreshing white cloud? Do you remember how its caress would leave you wanting more and waiting for its next lingering touch? White clouds were not strangers in the projects during the summer months. These refreshing vapors provided a welcome break from the sweltering heat of the sun's rays beating down on the concrete palaces that St. Louis called the projects. The fluffy mist was the unifying factor in the projects that all the kids loved. We inhaled the cl...

ISTANBUL, 1591 -and Sultan Murad III has been robbed! The Staff of Moses, used at the parting of the Red Sea, has been stolen from under his imperial nose.To track down the thieves, an elite band of hand-picked warriors is assembled. Among them are friends Awa and Will. Awa, the studious daughter of a noble family from West Africa, once a slave but now a whirling force with a scimitar, and Will, snatched as a child from his home in London at the age of 5, is now 16...

Emily is a brave girl who discovers she has amazing psychic powers after her dad passes away. With her new abilities, she goes on a wild adventure filled with mystery and excitement!Luckily, Emily isn't alone-her hilarious friends Boo, a magical white puma angel, and Crow, her loyal guardian, help her every step of the way.Together, they face tough times and learn about friendship, courage, and believing in yourself.But as Emily's powers grow, some sneaky old-world ...

"There was imperative need to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang."b>.The Call of the Wild has endured over one hundred years as an unforgettable adventure story about a dog and his humans as they test the thin line between civilization and the wild. Immerse yourself in the sometimes heartfelt and sometimes brutal story of Buck ...

Introducing Boris Badger, Raven, Babushka and Jack the donkey. Boris and Raven share breakfast. Raven tells a story. Badger and Raven embark on an adventure to obtain a birthday present for Jack. Babushka and her two dogs intervene. Boris and Raven learn a lesson.