It's hard to fight an invisible enemyErin O’Reilly’s squad has filled more than a few cells at Riker’s Island with violent thugs, mobsters, and murderers. The New York prison is notorious for overcrowding, corruption, and violence. But Erin and her team haven’t worried about the crooks they’ve locked up—until now.A dirty cop is viciously stabbed to death in the Riker’s infirmary. It has to be an inside job; evidence points to an unholy conspiracy of inmates...

Family continues to be a wellspring of inspiration and learning for Blanco. His third book of poetry, Looking for The Gulf Motel is a genealogy of the heart, exploring how his family's emotional legacy has shaped—and continues shaping—his perspectives. The collection is presented in three movements, each one chronicling his understanding of a particular facet of life from childhood into adulthood. As a child born into the milieu of his Cuban exiled familia, the first movement delv...

Shanni Monroe wasn't out here chasing men; she was out here chasing a purpose.A BBW, beautiful, built for the grind, she's clocking hours at the salon, stacking every dime to get herself into law school. She's had to fend for herself since a child, never able to catch a break. Her heart's been broken, her trust isn't easily earned, and love isn't even on her radar anymore after her recent breakup.But then she meets Kashmier Blackwell—the hood's most feared ...

Named one of the “Best Children’s Books of 2019” by Parents magazine, this funny, clever picture book tells the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends. Perfect for back to school and all year round!When Pencil draws on the pages of this book, Eraser erases parts of Pencil’s work, and the book itself becomes a canvas for their different takes on creativity—until the two discover their artwork is even better when they work together.

This volume draws together research originally presented at the 2015 Future of Journalism conference at Cardiff University, UK. The conference theme, ‘Risks, Threats and Opportunities,’ highlighted five areas of particular concern for discussion and debate.The first of these areas, ‘Journalism and Social Media’, explores how journalism and the role of the journalist are being redefined in the digital age of social networking, crowd-sourcing and ‘big data’, and how the infl...

The epic poems written during the rise of Portugal and Spain on the global stage often dealt with topics quite unimaginable to the likes of Virgil or Homer. These poems reveal the astounding opportunities for upward social mobility and self-promotion afforded by broader access to print and the vast amount of knowledge and material wealth accrued through maritime exploration. Iberian poets of the period were quite cognizant of their ventures into uncharted territory, and that awareness info...

The Clear Word has renewed the devotional lives of thousands of people. Let it renew yours today! This easy-to-read paraphrase is now available for your portable reading device. This eBook edition features resizable text, bookmarking, built-in-dictionary, easy verse selector, searching, and much more!

He broke me.The only man I've ever loved. Wrecked me beyond recognition.But I can't get away from him.Brayden haunts me, persistently. His last name is what he is—a hunter. And I'm his prey.I just want to move on, forget him. But he won't let me.He's a whore and I break, letting him in.One hit is a gateway drug, and I'm suddenly unable to stay away. So I take what I need from him.I hate him.I love him.And I don't even have a fi...

A purple marker shows his friends that being creative means sometimes coloring outside the lines in When Pencil Met the Markers, the imaginative, inspiring, and colorful follow-up to When Pencil Met Eraser from writers Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrator German Blanco. Perfect for back to school and all year round!Meet the Markers! They love to color. But Purple Marker colors everywhere—even outside the lines. When the other m...

Welcome to Ben Rehder's Blanco County, Texas, where the right to bear arms is about to go very, very wrong…in Gun ShyThe National Weapons Alliance rally in support of every American's right to bear arms is meant to garner huge publicity. And the host of the event is none other than the NWA's newest spokesman, handsome country superstar Mitch Campbell.What nobody suspects is that the Stetson-wearing, gun-toting, bull-riding Campbell is a fraud. He's r...

Ryan O’Neal’s intimate memoir of his turbulent and passionate love story with Farrah FawcettRyan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett. He was the handsome Academy Award–nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlie’s Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike...

The third installment of the popular award-winning early graphic novel series!It's the opening night of the school play but Daisy, the lead of the show, has disappeared! There's no way Daisy would ever miss her starring role. With a class full of suspects, and a mysterious feather trail, can P.I. Butterfly crack the case before showtime?Readers love becoming P.I.'s in training and solving mysteries with P.I. Butterfly! Perfect for building problem-...