Five Alchemists. One book. A constellation of ideas.The second annual Alchemy Lecture was presented in November 2023 at York University to a sold out in-person audience and nearly one thousand live online viewers. Moderated by Dr. Christina Sharpe, the Alchemists—agile thinkers and practitioners working across a range of disciplines and geographies—convened to discuss their radical visions of the beautiful world, and the manifestos that may help to guide us there. ...

In his 1876 address to the first graduating class of Rutgers Female College, Henry M. Pierce offers a profound and thoughtful speech emphasizing the importance of education for women in the late 19th century. He acknowledges the historical challenges women faced in obtaining higher education and stresses the significance of their intellectual and moral development. Pierce encourages the graduates to use their education not only for personal advancement but also for the betterment of societ...

A man grapples with dark secrets and his deepest sexual desires when he moves in with his lover in this erotic romance.In the final novel of the Night Owl Trilogy from bestselling author M. Pierce, can a passion that has withstood many ordeals become a love strong enough to last a lifetime?Matt Sky is trying to return to normal, having faked his death and come back to life. He and Hannah move back in together, and Matt attempts to put his demons to rest as th...

An anonymous online partnership leads to blazing obsession in an erotic trilogy debut that "took me to dark places I didn't even know I wanted to go" (Abbi Glines , New York Times–bestselling author).At twenty-eight, Matt Sky has the perfect life. He has a beautiful girlfriend, a massive inheritance, and four national bestsellers—all penned under his airtight alias, M. Pierce.At twenty-seven, Hannah Catalano is a train wreck. Her boyfriend is a deadb...

Tensions rise higher and passions run hotter in the scorching follow-up to the "tautly written" erotic thriller Night Owl (Christina Lauren, New York Times–bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners).Matt Sky is missing. After a solo ascent of Longs Peak that left only a large blood stain, tatters of climbing clothing, and the tracks of an animal in the snow, he is presumed dead.Hannah Catalano is guarding a secret: She knows Matt is ...

In 'Address to the First Graduating Class of Rutgers Female College,' Henry M. Pierce presents a poignant and inspirational discourse that skillfully intertwines the themes of education, empowerment, and social progress. Delivered during a pivotal moment in the 19th century, this address not only celebrates the achievements of the first cohort of female graduates but also articulates a broader vision of women's roles in society. Pierce's eloquent prose and rhetorical flair reflect the era'...

From bestselling author M. Pierce comes this erotic trilogy in an ebook bundle, about an uncontrollable, passionate obsession that has had New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling Christina Lauren "at once blushing and anxious"Night OwlOn the surface, Matt Sky has the perfect life, and Hannah Catalano is a train wreck. But underneath Matt's calm exterior lie dark, roiling desires that only Hannah ...

Revisits a foundational moment in Argentine history to demonstrate how the crisis of modernity opened up new possibilities for imagining kinship otherwise.Winner of the 2020 Best Book in the Nineteenth Century Award presented by the Nineteenth Century Section of the Latin American Studies AssociationAs Argentina rose to political and economic prominence at the turn of the twentieth century, debates about the family, as an ideological struct...

How the syntax used in US political discourse creates the very crises it describesAmerican public culture is obsessed with crisis. Political polarization, economic collapse, moral decline—the worst seems always yet to come and already here. Tense Times argues that the ways we discuss these crises, especially through verb tenses, not only contribute to our perception and description of such crises but create them.Past. Present. Future. These are the...

Transform Your Life With Unwavering Self-BeliefIn a world filled with self-doubt and uncertainty, discovering the secret to genuine confidence can be life-changing. "Unstoppable Confidence: A Guide to Self-Empowerment" is your ultimate companion in overcoming fear and embracing your true, confident self. This guide offers more than just motivation–it shows you how to live confidently every single day.Discover the intricate psychology behind authentic confidence and learn to...

Indigenous relations are often described in anthropological terms, or as expressions of timeless, unchanging kinship ties. In Speculative Relations, Joseph M. Pierce challenges this view, considering the potential of these relations as a means of repairing the damages of history. Pierce approaches Indigenous art and culture not as objects of study, but through relations committed to reciprocity and care for human and more-than-human beings. Drawing on Cherokee thinking, Indigenous...

"Tautly written, complex, and vibrating with a dark sensuality that will have you at once blushing and anxious. You'll think you have this book pegged . . . but you'll be wrong."—Christina Lauren, New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors of The Beautiful Bastard seriesFrom bestselling ebook author M. Pierce comes Night Owl, the first novel in a provocative erotic trilogy where an anonymous online writing partnership turns i...