A collection of original artwork, short stories, and poetry, all with the theme of hopepunk - that which is uplifting and inspirational. Proceeds from the sale of this book go towards Chloe Dean's GoFundMe for her fight against cancer.

Fantasy Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories transport you to new and wondrous worlds. Places where dragons roam free and where magic is as natural as blood. From epic battles to the temptations of demons, the exciting stories within 'In the Lair' will thrill, inspire, and keep you up all night wondering what will happen next.Foreword by Dan Koboldt"The Song Her Heart Sang" by Steven Savile

Embracing Queer Students’ Diverse Identities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Primer for Presidents, Administrators, and Faculty is both a call to action and a resource for historically Black college and university (HBCU) leaders and administrators, focusing on historical and contemporary issues related to expanding inclusionary policies and practices for members of HBCU communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). The essa...

An anthology that asks, “What does it mean to be church where Black lives matter?”Prophetic imagination would have us see a future in which all Christians would be free of the soul-warping belief and practice of racism. This collection of reflections is an incisive look into that future today. It explains why preaching about race is important in the elimination of racism in the church and society, and how preaching has the ability to transform hearts. While program...

An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolarThis book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than 5 million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, this book offers a warm and often humorous user-friend guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friends. The book includesG...

Secrets can ruin lives,break bonds, and destroy families.Some secrets are so important they are worth killing for.Erin had everything she ever wanted, her dream job as an FBI agent like her father and grandfather, assisting the lead agent in a headline catching serial murder case, and a boyfriend who loves her. Until she lost everything. The boyfriend, the journalist who she thought loves her, lied on a story causing Erin to lose everything she worked for. After reb...

Relationships are hard.Relationships arranged by your Family are difficult.Relationships with secrets are impossible.Shauna Daly is the lead apt developer for the world’s largest communication company, Kinsman Communication. Shauna loves her job and does your Family duty without argument until she is asked to meet Maks Volkov. Maks is the curator of the Philadelphia Natural history museum and is also doing his family duty.Maks and Shauna’s first meeting was ...

Longevity and sustainability in a career field is dependent upon a number of factors. Evaluating the mental and emotional issues that academic librarians face can provide solutions to combat the burnout this field is facing in the wake of so many large-scale industry changes. Examining the Emotional Dimensions of Academic Librarianship: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly resource that offers detailed discussion on the latest crises and challenges for librarians a...

Puddler is a funny duck indeed. Because of his unusual ears and the sound that he makes, he doesn't feel like he fits in with the other farm animals. In the end, however, Puddler's unusual ears and sound help him to become a beloved town hero.

Ashley, is a normal girl living her dreams. Moving to Alaska to start a new job was her fresh start in life. She wasnt to know that her life would be turned upside down and back to front.Falling in love with Dale Black, was always a dream for her. She never expected it to ever happen in this life time. All was going better than expected until a family secret stumbled out of the cupboard. But would it kill them or cure them?The couples happiness is short lived when Ashley, b...

This night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we’d kept hidden under the magnolias.Magnolia, South Carolina, 1980Austin Foster is barely a teenager when her mama dies giving birth to twins, leaving her to pick up the pieces while holding her six siblings together and doing her best to stop her daddy from retreating into his personal darkness.Scratching out a living on the family’s tobacco farm is as tough as it gets. When...

What does the marriage vow to have and to hold actually mean? Mia and Bode Calder have no clue.The estranged couple can find no answers on their own, so they turn to their friend and pastor. He presents to them a copy of their marriage vows, advising them to reassess the commitment they made to each other on their wedding day.Through a rocky trial, where each vow presents itself in the couple’s life, Mia and Bode discover the true meaning of I do.Join this couple as they sort out the surpr...