Megan Abbott has authored twelve novels, co-created a TV series, and is a respected critical scholar on crime fiction and domestic noir. This is the first book-length study of her major novels. Girl Detectives and Gothic Femininity traces the development of Abbott's evolving use of genre tropes from crime fiction to horror and the gothic in order to elucidate the way her work exposes and dismantles sexist and misogynistic cultural narratives constraining the lives of women and gir...

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!“Deonn expertly weaves together a universe that both shines a light on the pervasive nature of racism and also harnesses the complexity of Black identity within this space. Deonn writes so much more than simple fantasies or Arthurian retellings.” —Booklist (starred review)The “worthy successor to an explosive debut” (Kirkus Reviews)—the New York Times bestsel...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!Winner of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author AwardFilled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling...

In the captivating pages of "Reminiscences and Table-Talk of Samuel Rogers," readers are transported to the vibrant literary and artistic circles of 19th-century London. Through the witty and insightful observations of Samuel Rogers, a renowned poet and patron of the arts, we encounter a cast of extraordinary characters, from Lord Byron and William Wordsworth to Charles Dickens and Thomas Moore. Rogers' keen eye for detail and his gift for storytelling paint a vivid portrait of an era mark...

Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story?In The Portland Edge, leading urban scholars who have lived in and studied the region pre...

Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!Severed from the Legendborn. Oathbound to a monster.Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can’t understand t...

A 2022 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleThis books examines representations and experiences of trans and nonbinary identities in a variety of contemporary cultural contexts including media, religion, sports, race, film, performance, and literature. Mixing auto-ethnographies and supportive scholarship, the contributors to this volume deliver a global perspective on the accomplishment that have been made alongside the challenges that members of the LGTBQIA+ community continue ...

Green smoothies straight from your garden!Smoothies blended with fresh, crisp greens and natural fruit juices will increase your daily vegetable intake, boost your energy, and improve your overall well-being--and they don't have to cost a fortune! The Green Smoothie Garden teaches you how to make the healthiest green smoothies without breaking the bank. Featuring simple instructions and valuable gardening tips, this book shows you how to grow the vegetable...

From Governor Greg Abbott—Texas governor and rising star in the Republican Party and one of the first prominent politicians to govern from a wheelchair—comes this deeply personal and inspiring life story and a plan to restore America to greatness in what Newt Gingrich calls a “bold and compelling” read.Greg Abbott lost his ability to walk when a huge oak tree crashed down on his back, fracturing vertebrae into his spinal cord, leaving him forever paralyzed. At twen...

Due to the increase in transgender characters in scripted television and film in the 2010s, trans visibility has been presented as a relatively new phenomenon that has positively shifted the cis society’s acceptance of the trans community. This book counters this claim to assert that such representations actually present limited and harmful characterizations, as they have for decades. To do so, this book analyzes transgender narratives in scripted visual media from the 1960s to 2010s acros...

It is a frigid day in 1969 when a tiny baby with hypnotizing green eyes is abandoned on the steps of a boarded-up orphanage. Destined to be raised by the aging nuns who live in a neighboring rectory, Rheyanne Christian is a strange, silent child who seems to live in a world of her own making.Plagued by horrific nightmares that foretell tragic future events and haunted by a mysterious dark figure without a face, Rheyanne quickly learns she is not like other people. Convinced the dar...

Christmas is a time of busyness, stress, overspending, and overeating. Its easy to become overwhelmed by the holiday, and some adults even learn to dread its approach. But what if this wasnt so? Christmas is a magical time for children; what if it regained that magic for adults as well? Winter Stories is a collection of cheerful holiday stories intended to inspire happiness. In the story of Harry Fairbanks, for instance, his divorce is imminent. Hes on his way home to tell his wife its ove...