At the core of Rogue Astronaut, Mitchell Jacobs’s debut poetry collection, is a mystery: Was the poet’s father abducted by aliens as a teenager? From this uncanny family lore spins a gravitational field of theory, grief, and imagination, spurring speculations about the extraterrestrial as well as the terrestrial question of familial bonds: What are the limits of understanding between two alien anatomies, between two unlike minds? Are we, after all, finally alone?In poems t...

In 1861, Harriet Jacobs became the first formerly enslaved African American woman to publish a book-length account of her life. In crafting her coming-of-age story, she insisted upon biographical accuracy and bold creativity—telling the truth while giving herself and others fictionalized names. She also adapted conventions from two other popular genres: the sentimental novel and the slave narrative. Then, despite facing obstacles not encountered by white women and Black men, she orchestrat...

He doesn’t do relationships. She doesn’t do flings. Everything they thought is about to unravel…FrankieWhen you say you're a sexologist, people imagine Marilyn Monroe. They don't expect a woman who uses a wheelchair. As the host of the All Access Podcast, I'm breaking barriers, crushing stigmas, and creating sexual connections that are fulfilling for my fans. I'm like cupid, but with pink hair and fewer diapers.Only, I've hit a snag...

In "The Early Introduction of Bogus Freemasonry in the United States of America," C. L. Mitchell meticulously explores the complex tapestry of Masonic traditions and the emergence of spurious Masonic groups that infiltrated the United States during the early 19th century. With a keen analytical eye, Mitchell employs a blend of historical narrative and critical analysis, illustrating how these fraudulent organizations exploited the cultural and social milieu of the time. The book's literary...

Science fiction meets epic fantasy in a tale of ancient machines and forbidden knowledge.Misfortune has befallen Mase, apprentice of the city of Osam. After a devastating attack by a monstrous ancient evil, his body has been cursed. Outcast and shunned by his own people, Mase's prospects look grim. But one possibility for redemption exists: follow the Path of No Return, travel to where the stars fell form the sky, and return with a piece of a fallen star. Only through that pilgrima...

People nowadays are inseparable with their gadgets and most especially the Internet. People do so many things online - this is where we learn new information; you can even get a degree from an online university; we socialize online, shop, and earn a living; and this is where we go to find entertainment. People practically live off the Internet. And social media plays a major part in the World Wide Web. Millennials, in particular, thrive online.The Internet is a free world. Anyone c...

From New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, comes three full-length novels about wanting what you can’t have . . .The Player:Easton Wylder is baseball royalty. The game is his life. His passion. His everything.Scout Dalton’s out to prove a female can handle the pressure of running the physical therapy regimen of an MLB club. And that proof comes in the form of getting phenom Easton Wylder back on the field. But getti...

Understanding Cannabis should be simple. Unfortunately this is not the case.“The Cannabis Conundrum” addresses a wide range of Cannabis-related topics, bringing together a diverse collection of insightful and informative authors to share their personal experiences, perspectives and expertise.Thought provoking and educational, “The Cannabis Conundrum” provides a platform for opinions and information sharing, helping to demystify and elevate our social awareness and appreciati...

On a fishing trip with his best friend, Mike, Sam Gunther witnesses a brutal crime at the hands of the infamous Stangler Brothers. Scared, he and Mike try to sneak away, but Mike is caught and murdered. When Sam returns to the scene with the police, all evidence has vanished, and the officers appear unwilling to investigate further. Sam makes plans to avenge his friend’s death, but when his act of revenge turns tragic, he must flee to protect his family from retribution. Hiding in a cave i...

In the heart of Thebes, a new madness takes root. Women, cloaked in wild abandon, vanish into the mountains, thralls to the intoxicating god Dionysus. King Pentheus scoffs at their fervor, clinging to order and reason. But the god himself walks unseen among them, a whirlwind of ecstasy and vengeance. Will Pentheus defy the divine? Will the city erupt in a frenzy of ritual and bloodshed? Euripides' "The Bacchae" is a chilling exploration of religious fervor, the clash of civilization and wi...

World at War will be the first virtual reality with a complete world inside. But first, that world must be fine-tuned, and that role falls to the beta testers.Join the players in this prequel to the World at War series, as they begin their journey in the new frontier. What awaits them inside is beyond imagining, but can they survive the harsh virtual lands?