The first thing Dan says to him is, "we're in the NHL!", because that's how he's been greeting anyone wearing a jersey, and Marc Lapointe, 'the future of the franchise', is wearing Dan's colours."I think you're my new best friend," Dan says, his excitement beating out common sense, social filters, the need to play it cool."It is nice to meet you, new best friend," Marc says, his mouth twitching.In hindsight, Dan probably falls in love with him in that moment, Marc l...

Mike knew he was making a mistake when he let the rookie climb into bed with him. He just didn't know it'd be a mistake that would follow him for the rest of his life.

David has known Jake Lourdes' name since he was fourteen years old.

David Chapman has achieved almost everything he's ever wanted. He may not have been anyone's first pick, and he may not have the respect he knows he deserves, but he also knows he has no shortage of chances to prove himself. And he has Jake.So it doesn't make sense for him to feel so dissatisfied. And it really doesn't make sense for him to feel so afraid.

In the final installment of the Between the Teeth trilogy, David has the fresh start he's always wanted. He's on a better team, one that doesn't depend on him for their wins and blame him for their losses. In a better room, with teammates David might even consider friends. It doesn't make any sense for David to feel more out of his depth than ever. But then, so many things don't make sense to David — why should this be the exception?

Mike Brouwer ha lottato per tutta la vita. Ha lottato per la sua famiglia, per i suoi compagni di squadra, per proteggere se stesso senza mai abbassare la guardia. Ha lottato per ottenere un posto nella National Hockey League e l'unica maniera per riuscire a conservarlo è usare i pugni, per il divertimento dei tifosi e per proteggere la sua squadra.Liam Fitzgerald è una recluta con dodici anni meno di Mike e più talento nel suo dito mignolo di quanto Mike ne abbia in tutti e due i ...

Tragedy is Trending is written in response to experiences of solidarity shared via the #TheyAreUs hashtag that went viral following the terror attack on Muslim communities in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, in March 2019, and questions commonly held assumptions by users about the non-discriminatory nature of Aotearoa New Zealand politics and society. It argues that the use of what the author calls "collectivising hashtags," that is, hashtags characterised by their use of pronouns to inclu...

"A rockstar ensemble of narrators makes this audiobook an absolute stunner." — Booklist"The audio performances are a highlight of this collection...Dion Graham, in particular, delivers two exceptional performances among lots of great work, alongside Ray Porter, January LaVoy, Imani Jade Powers, and other narrators." — Library Journal"The narrators are impressively well matched to their roles. They offer a ...

What do we do with our fantasies? Are there right and wrong ways to imagine, feel, think, or desire? Do we have our fantasies, or do they have us? In The Ethical Imagination: Exploring Fantasy and Desire in Analytical Psychology, Sean Fitzpatrick explores how our obligation to the Other extends to our most intimate spaces.Informed by Jungian psychology and the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, Fitzpatrick imagines an ethical approach that can negotiate the delicate and porou...

A fated mates monster romance featuring an orc king, a portal to a brutal fantasy realm, and a heroine who refuses to kneel.This beautiful trade paperback edition features a deluxe jacket with silver foil on the front and a full-color interior illustration.Thena came to FantastiCon to survive the weekend with minimal human interaction and maximum sarcasm. She didn’t plan on catching the attention of a seven-foot orc painted in war green—or ...

This book re-considers property law for a future of environmental disruption.As slogans such as “build the wall” or “stop the boats” affect public policy, there are counter-questions as to whether positivist or statist notions of property are fit for purpose in a time of human mobility and environmental disruption. State-centric property laws construct legal fictions of sovereign control over land, notwithstanding the persistent reality of informal settlements in many parts of the ...

The Role of Music in Health and Wellbeing Journeys is a collection of stories exploring the transformative role of music in people's lives. Through diverse experiences, this book highlights music's capacity to foster connection, wellbeing, health, and personal growth, making it a valuable resource for health, music, and therapeutic communities.Readers will discover compelling narratives that demonstrate the profound impact of music in health and wellbeing contexts, from ch...