'Beautifully textured ... Anne Tyler by way of Sally Rooney.' New York Times'A coming-of-age story inextricably bound with a love story.' MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD'Smart, funny, exhilarating.' LILY KINGEager to clean up his act after his troubled early twenties, Owen has returned to Kentucky to take a job as a groundskeeper at a small college in the Appalachian foothills, one which allows him to enrol on their writin...

**From the acclaimed author of Groundskeeping comes a searing family drama set in Kentucky where the homecoming of two half-brothers—successful Joel with his restless wife Alice, and struggling Emmett—ignites a clash of ambitions and desires, exposing raw truths about class, privilege, and happiness in the American South."Don’t look now, but a colossal literary career is sneaking in under the radar." —The Washington Post**Fulfillment tells the sto...

**From the acclaimed author of Groundskeeping comes a searing family drama set in Kentucky where the homecoming of two half-brothers—successful Joel with his restless wife Alice, and struggling Emmett—ignites a clash of ambitions and desires, exposing raw truths about class, privilege, and happiness in the American South."Don’t look now, but a colossal literary career is sneaking in under the radar." —The Washington Post**Fulfillment tells the sto...

2021 Honorable Mention Recipient of the Charles Hatfield Book Prize from the Comics Studies SocietyTaking up the role of laughter in society, How the Other Half Laughs: The Comic Sensibility in American Culture, 1895–1920 examines an era in which the US population was becoming increasingly multiethnic and multiracial. Comic artists and writers, hoping to create works that would appeal to a diverse audience, had to formulate a method for making the...

"Invisible Scars: A Memoir of Childhood Trauma and Healing" is a powerful journey through the author's harrowing experiences, unveiling the hidden wounds left by a difficult past.Through raw honesty and gripping storytelling, this memoir sheds light on the enduring impact of childhood trauma while also showcasing the remarkable strength of the human spirit to heal and overcome. The author's path towards healing and resilience serves as an inspiring testament to the power of self-di...

For porn stars, “coming out” is a process that never ends.To the uninitiated, the idea of a career in the adult film industry may come with stigma that porn performers and sex workers have long fought to shake off. For many, that fight begins with one awkward conversation.When Coming Out Like a Porn Star was first published in 2015, it garnered cult status as an anthology of candidly intimate essays by diverse adult industry professionals and icons...

Ever wanted to move things without touching them like a Jedi can? Or grow your own kyber crystal? Or maybe explode a balloon with a beam of energy, just like the Death Star? Now you can!With 20 amazing projects, Star WarsTM Maker Lab teaches your budding Padawan how to become a Master of science, in both the real world and the Star Wars galaxy. Using clear step-by-step instructions, the book guides home scientists and makers through each exciting experiment - from making J...

Tommy & Evelyn Christie have reluctantly agreed to host the wedding of Tommy's mother to Andrew Parsons, the Marquess of York, at their home Hessleham Hall.None of the happy couple's adult children support the marriage but when Andrew is found dead outside the wedding chapel on the morning of his wedding it seems one of them has taken their anger a step too far. To make matters worse, Tommy's younger brother, Harry, is missing and quickly becomes the police's primary suspect.

Don't miss the BRAND NEW and next instalment in the gripping Martha Miller Mysteries from bestselling cozy crime author, Catherine Coles! Westleham Village, May 1948The villagers of Westleham are excited for the first village cricket match since the end of the war. But Martha Miller has more pressing concerns - namely, the sudden reappearance of her husband, Stan, missing for two years and acting as though nothing has happened.Martha doesn’t k...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of Hugh Jackman, a man whose extraordinary life and career have captivated audiences across the globe. Invincible Hugh Jackman: The Biography takes listeners on an immersive journey through the life of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile actors. From his humble beginnings in Australia to his rise as a global superstar, this audiobook explores the man behind the myth, revealing the resilience, passi...

For fans of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight, this gripping YA novel digs into the historical and present-day effects of white supremacy and the depths of privilege.Shania never thinks much about being white. But after her beloved grandmother passes, she moves to the gentrifying town of Blue Rock and is thrust into Bard, the city's wealthiest private school. At Bard, race is both invisible and hypervisible, and Shania's new friends are split on what they see...

In the book "How To Run For Local Office", you will learn insider tricks from twenty plus year political veteran, Michael Cole. He brings to you step by step instructions on how to look with a critical eye of the expert in planning, launching and executing a successful bid for local office.As Michael says in his book, elected office is for everyone that has a passion for public service, the secrets on how to run should not be hidden away for a few insiders, but for anyone with the ...