"[A] boisterous, motley new history . . . an entertaining and insightful chronicle . . . enhanced by original research." — The New York Times Book ReviewHugh Ryan's When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or exhibition has ever told th...

A powerful and hilarious personal history that tells the true story of the queer ’90s and how it transformed queer life in the decades that followed.“Deeply personal and engaging… A powerful reminder of the enduring importance of preserving our history and sharing our stories.” — Elliot Page, actor and New York Times bestselling author of PageboyThe 1990s were a decade of transformation. Globalization reshaped geopolitics,...

A powerful and hilarious personal history that tells the true story of the queer ’90s and how it transformed queer life in the decades that followedThe 1990s were a decade of transformation. Globalization reshaped geopolitics, and the rise of the World Wide Web revolutionized technology forever. As society shifted from the analog to the digital at the turn of the century, LGBTQ life changed profoundly. Increased visibility arrived, but at a heavy cost.In hi...

This "crucial" (The Advocate) and "compelling" (BuzzFeed) history of a prison, and the queer women and trans people held there, is a window into the policing of queerness and radical politics in the twentieth century.The Women’s House of Detention, a landmark that ushered in the modern era of women’s imprisonment, is now largely forgotten. But when it stood in New York City’s Greenwich Village, from 1929 to 1974, it was a nexus for the tens of thousands of individu...

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or exhibition has ever told this sweeping story. Not only has Brooklyn always lived in th...

This "crucial" (The Advocate) and "compelling" (BuzzFeed) history of a prison, and the queer women and trans people held there, is a window into the policing of queerness and radical politics in the twentieth century.The Women’s House of Detention, a landmark that ushered in the modern era of women’s imprisonment, is now largely forgotten. But when it stood in New York City’s Greenwich Village, from 1929 to 1974, it was a nexus for the tens of thousands of individu...

Talk about making a bad first impression.The rookie at Waterford's fire station literally hauled me out of my own home, over his shoulder. Was my kitchen on fire? Yes. Did I have it nearly contained? Also yes.And now he's been tasked with making up for his overzealous rescue attempts by showing up to my bakery to grovel daily. And beg for my donuts.Don't get me wrong, the man is built like a redwood, has the personality of a golden retriever, and ey...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Marvel at the Grand Canyon, soak up the beauty of Sedona, and stop off in Moab for some rafting. Get to Southwest USA, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's Southwest USA's Best Road Trips**:**Itineraries for classic road ...

This book is a comprehensive study of some ways of treating the subject that demonstrate new and unusual perspectives, and provides a different approach to the popularly-held views of mothers-in-law; and that further address these works as popular culture; and as texts in their own right from within the framework of literary theory; and as works that demonstrate the ability to reach and connect with, and satisfy, both the general reader, the student, and the scholar, from all levels and wa...

If you've ever felt bad about your eating habits, read on ... it's important for your health!Have you ever thought about your happiness? What about your health?Have you ever really thought about what is best for you to eat?STOP AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!We all want to lead happier and healthier lives. However, many of us don't really know where to start. If you are looking for a way to improve your life, you may want to consider starting a new...

Hugh of Amiens (c. 1085-1164) was an important intellectual figure in the twelfth century. During a long life he served as a cleric, Cluniac monk, abbot, and archbishop of Rouen. He wrote a number of works including poems, biblical exegesis, anti-heretical polemics, and most importantly one of the earliest collections of systematic theology, his Dialogues. This book examines all of Hugh's writings to uncover a better understanding not only of this individual, but also of the twelfth-centur...

Die Meisterwerke des Schreckens – Klassiker, die jeder Liebhaber des wahren Horrors einmal im Leben gelesen haben sollte. In dieser Sammlung begegnen Sie den Ungeheuern, die seit Jahrhunderten die Menschheit heimsuchen, unheimlichen okkulten und übernatürlichen Geschichten, furchterregenden Welten und Dimensionen sowie verstörenden Abgründen der menschlichen Psyche. Zeitlose Werke, die das Genre geprägt haben und bis heute Schriftsteller, Künstler und Filmemacher inspirieren: Die Maske des...