The Monster in the Machine tracks the ways in which human beings were defined in contrast to supernatural and demonic creatures during the time of the Scientific Revolution. Zakiya Hanafi recreates scenes of Italian life and culture from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth centuries to show how monsters were conceptualized at this particular locale and historical juncture—a period when the sacred was being supplanted by a secular, decidedly nonmagical way of looking at the ...

So many of us women have been through so much with our men. We could in our minds legitimately say they took advantage of us. Undoubtedly, we could feel and believe in our hearts they disrespected, devalued, diminished, disrupted, and disassociated themselves from our lives. Some of us could say, "He is the absolute best thing that's ever happened to me." It really just depends on where you are in your life's journey and your relationship with men. This book will bring to life the wisdom o...

"I began working at MAGN in January of 2020 and I loved everything about the place. Soon after, COVID-19 came and everyone was afraid of the Corona Virus. Lockdown happened here in Manhattan, quarantine hit, and I was stuck at home with my abusive white husband, Jonathan. My superior, Colin, helped me to escape my husband by allowing me to come to the office as much as possible, he even gave me my own set of keys. Even though I used to find Colin's gorgeous face and stoic demeanor intimida...

Elevate Your Brand to Reach a Wider AudienceAmbitious brand leaders, founders and entrepreneurs are beginning to discover that the best path to credibility, influence and elevation is through strategic media opportunities.In Master The Media, awarded industry veteran Zakiya Larry shares a comprehensive roadmap to empower you to confidently navigate the intricacies of media. Through a step-by-step approach, this guide offers practical strategies, in...

I was a junior in college and really wanted to meet my childhood hero, Brother John. Going to a local catholic summer camp where I was ridiculed and teased made me hate summer breaks. Brother John was the only one who stuck up for me, and made me feel normal. This is the short fictional story of meeting Brother John, as a woman, 10 years later.

Healing is a journey-and no two journeys look exactly the same.If you are carrying the weight of rejection, trauma, betrayal, unforgiveness, anxiety, or emotional pain, The Remnant of Healing offers a 41-day guided devotional experience designed to help you find restoration through God's Word.Through daily Scriptures, heartfelt devotionals, reflective journal prompts, affirmations, and prayer, author Zakiya Robinson walks readers through a biblical healing process ...

History was written—England captured Jamaica from the Spaniards under Oliver Cromwell in 1655. Much of this history has been retold by Edward Long, best known for his first socio-economic and political study The History of Jamaica. His polemic supported the enslavement of African and Caribbean people and the monopolies and monocultures played out through the natural environment.These testimonies address some of Long's claims. A slave woman tells of the naming of Catherine's Peak an...

**Now a Hulu Original Series“Riveting, fearless, and vividly original” (Emily St. John Mandel, New York Times bestselling author), this instant New York Times bestseller explores the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing.**Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and microaggress...

A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N. Jamal.When Stella Renee Johnson's roommate invites her to a sex club party but bails at the last minute, Stella decides to use the opportunity to finally cash in her V-card. But just when things are heating up between Stella and a sexy stranger, they realize they don’t ...

A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N. Jamal.When Stella Renee Johnson's roommate invites her to a sex club party but bails at the last minute, Stella decides to use the opportunity to finally cash in her V-card. But just when things are heating up between Stella and a sexy stranger, they realize they don’t ...

Ever felt drained, as if each day yields diminishing returns? Streamline offers a fresh perspective on navigating life's complexities with renewed vitality and purpose. It poses a compelling question: Can we achieve greater fulfillment by expending less energy? The answer lies in a targeted methodology anchored in the concept of life congruence.Streamline advocates for a transformative journey that merges self-cultivation with the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. It proposes a d...

After a chance courtside encounter, a fake relationship between a rising influencer and a WNBA star gets a little too real in this swoony sapphic romance.Chelsea has never cared about sports. But when she’s invited to sit courtside at a New York Rebels game, she welcomes the break from her usual routine. What she doesn’t expect is a basketball nearly colliding with her face—or the six-foot-four hottie who jogs over, flashing a heart-stopping grin, to retrieve it.