Photographer Austin Roberts and his friend Helen Ramirez set out on a road trip, leaving their small East Texas town for New York City. In Brooklyn, they open a photography studio and hope it will be a fresh start, far from the losses and betrayals in their shared past.Helen and Austin build a chosen family with Isabella, a trans woman making a life on her own terms, and Fabiola, a museum curator in an unhappy marriage. As Austin slowly opens himself to love, builds his creative wo...

A "gripping, sensitive" biography of the trailblazing singer who carved a path for African American artists including Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson ( The Atlanta Voice).Performing in a country rife with racism and segregation, the tenor Roland Hayes was the first African American man to reach international fame as a concert performer. He became one of the few artists in the world who could sell out Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, and Covent Gar...

Welcome to the uproarious world of Jon Stewart, the undisputed Master of Political Comedy. In this captivating exploration, journey through the satirical landscape of American politics alongside the comedic genius who reshaped late-night television. From his iconic tenure at 'The Daily Show' to his fearless takedowns of political absurdity and media bias, Stewart emerges not just as a comedian, but as a cultural icon and a beacon of truth. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and empowe...

Almost from the first days of seafaring, men have used ships for “spying” and intelligence collection. Since early in the twentieth century, with the technological advancements of radio and radar, the U.S. Navy and other government agencies and many other navies have used increasingly specialized ships and submarines to ferret out the secrets of other nations. The United States and the Soviet Union/Russia have been the leaders in those efforts, especially during the forty-five years of the...

Diana has had enough of Eric's neglect. Their relationship may have started in a great place, so much so that Diana even moved him into her house. His love for his car takes up his time and attention, leaving Diana's needs, both emotional and physical, on the back burner. After yet another broken promise in favor of spending quality time with his vehicle, Diana takes her revenge the best way she can think of; making a royal mess of his car.

“The veriest offscouring of the earth.” That was how one Confederate soldier remembered the men of Wheat’s Battalion, better known as the Louisiana Tigers. The Tigers were widely considered, by northerners and southerners alike, the wildest and wickedest unit in the South—a reputation that has long overshadowed the individual lives of the men who filled its ranks. In Louisiana’s Tigers: The Men of Wheat’s Confederate Battalion, Ross A. Brooks draws on unparalleled research and nev...

Tessa never thought she’d return to Maplewood—the small town she left behind in pursuit of her big-city dreams. But when her mother’s illness calls her home, Tessa finds herself facing more than just her past. Jake, the boy who once held her heart, still lives next door, running the diner that has become his life. Seeing him again stirs up memories of long-ago promises and teenage dreams, but time has changed them both.Jake has tried to move on from the girl who vanished without a g...

Maggie has always been the glue that holds her best friends, Ethan and Mia, together. For years, she’s watched them dance around their feelings, too afraid to risk their lifelong friendship for something more. When Maggie plans a group camping trip to their favorite mountain spot, she hopes that the fresh air and familiar trails will finally push them to confront what’s been unspoken for so long.Ethan is the steady, thoughtful one, always looking out for Mia but never quite saying h...

To gaze at the pyre of the world’s injustices, to stare through its bitter smoke in search of life, to love upon one another even though (and because) the fire has singed our spirits—this is the labor of faith, and this is the gift of Burnt Offerings.Dedicated to the survivors of the pyre and the resisters of empire, Burnt Offerings provides a poetic theological reflection for each Sunday and holy day in the liturgical year. Amy G. S. A. Brooks enriches the texts o...

After an emotionally charged camping trip that left their friendship on shaky ground, Ethan and Mia go their separate ways—Ethan back to his family’s struggling inn, and Mia to face a career crisis in the city. Both are haunted by the unspoken feelings and missed chances that linger in their hearts.As Ethan tries to help his parents save the inn, he can’t escape the memories of what almost happened with Mia. Meanwhile, Mia struggles to balance work pressures with the ache of wonderi...

Abby and Ryan have always been the life of the party—the best friends everyone assumes will eventually end up together. But neither of them has dared to cross that line, afraid that taking a chance on love could risk the unbreakable bond they've shared for years.When a wedding mix-up leaves them accidentally sharing a room at the Lakeshore Inn, one unforgettable night changes everything. As they dance, reminisce, and laugh under the twinkling lights, the boundaries between friendshi...

Invasive species are responsible for significant impacts on agriculture, food security and health worldwide. This collection looks at a wide range of invasive species, including insects, plants, snails, fungal diseases, including: Mimosa diplotricha, Chromolaena odorata, privet, Opuntia, fall armyworm, Aedes albopictus, Prostephanus truncatus, Pomacea, and ash dieback. The articles examine mechanisms for detecting the spread of invasive species, and models for understanding the mechanisms ...