Winner of the 2022 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry PrizeFraternal Light: On Painting While Black is a lyric evocation of the life and work of the great African American artist Beauford Delaney. These poems pay homage to Delaney’s resilience and ingenuity in the face of profound adversity. Although his work never garnered the acclaim it deserves—and is finally receiving—Delaney was well known and highly respected in African American cultural circles, among bohemia...

In a book the San Francisco Chronicle called "unclassifiably wise" and a "masterpiece," noted Harper's essayist Garret Keizer explores the paradox that we are human only by helping others– and all too human when we try to help.It is the primal cry, the first word in a want ad, the last word on the tool bar of a computer screen. A song by the Beatles, a prayer to the gods, the reason Uncle Sam is pointing at you. What we get by with a little of, what we could use a bit more of, what...

The community of Keizer was shaped by the banks of the Willamette River. It was first inhabited by the Kalapuya tribe, and then came fur trappers and early missionaries farther north along the river. Homesteaders arrived in the 1840s. The rich river-bottom farmland remained quiet until the boom of automobiles after World War II. Keizer boasts neither fancy buildings nor brick edifices but proudly carries its spirit of volunteerism and perseverance. Pioneer Thomas Dove Keizur and Oregon sen...

Eron Camden just wanted to be free of his past... He was hellbent on escaping it all: Being the oddity of the pack, dealing with a demanding Alpha father, living in the shadow of his overachiever brother and working for a corrupt, sex-starved boss who wanted to keep him in his private army/ Finally finding a way to fake his own death and erase his former assassin/mobster identity, he moved into the most remote mountain village he can find and lived the life of a hunter/logger/handyman whil...

It all started with two paper Christmas angels and the Company's Christmas tree… These were Siel Camden's only hope for her three-year-old twins to have a happy holiday. But when all her dreams fall apart because of a dreadful boss and an abusive ex-husband, someone else finds those paper angels and makes her children's wishes come true. But is she ready to find out Vincent Reigel's real reasons for fulfilling her kids' Christmas wishes?

An updated edition of the highly successful and influential Takes On Films, now with twice as many film reviews written by Dan Keizer. He's reviewing new movies, he's reviewing old movies, he's reviewing action, science fiction, art movies, movies about cats, movies about dogs, movies about stupid kids and even movies where it's mostly people just sitting around and talking.With reviews often accompanied by wild conspiracy theories, pointless personal anecdotes and curmudg...

"1. Write Down Goals 2. Achieve Goals 3. ? 4. Jim Profit" explains how to set clear, written goals and have a specific plan to achieve them for a successful life.

Two veteran 7-Eleven clerks share their thoughts and memories from their years manning the counter around the turn of the century.

It all started with two paper Christmas angels and the Company’s Christmas tree…These were Siel Camden’s only hope for her three-year-old twins to have a happy holiday. But when all her dreams fall apart because of a dreadful boss and an abusive ex-husband, someone else finds those paper angels and makes her children’s wishes come true.But is she ready to find out Vincent Reigel’s real reasons for fulfilling her kids’ Christmas wishes?

Dan Keizer Takes on Films is a collection of movie reviews, vaguely focused on science fiction, fantasy and horror produced in the current century. There is the occasional appearance of other genres as well as films from the 20th century.

Beta Aaron Keizer brings Diwa back to the packhouse after being away for more than ten years. However, as soon as she arrives, a dangerous presence from her past begins stalking her and her newly found mate. Even worse, Di's elder brother, who happens to be the Gamma of the pack, openly shows his disapproval of the union. Will Di be able to find freedom from her past while finding happiness in Aaron? And can the Beta be able to see beyond the bond so he can help Di finally fight the monste...

This book explores how power operates in workplace settings at local, national and transnational levels. It argues that how people are valued in and out of work is a political dynamic, which reflects and shapes how societies treat their citizens.Offering vital resources for activists and students on labour rights, employment issues and trade unions, this book argues that the influence workers can exert is changing dramatically and future challenges for change can be positive and pr...