As the red-hot wars of the 1980s and 1990s raged in concert with the rise of the sexually repressive American Right these seven insightful, bold, uncensored rebel women spoke the naked truth with healing honesty about their erotic performances, the arc of their lives and their reflections on society. The intimacy, honesty, and meaning of their healing words speak even more clearly and urgently today when those same forces are fiercely committed to controlling women's bodies and all of our lives.
"A fearless and darkly comic essay collection about race, justice, and the limits of good intentions. In this stunning debut collection, Catapult editor-in-chief and award-winning voice actor Tajja Isen explores the absurdity of living in a world that has grown fluent in the language of social justice but doesn't always follow through. These nine daring essays explore the sometimes troubling and often awkward nature of that discord. Some of My Best Friends takes on the cartoon industry's pivot away from colorblind casting, the pursuit of diverse representation in the literary world, the law's refusal to see inequality, and the cozy fictions of nationalism. Isen deftly examines the quick, cosmetic fixes society makes to address systemic problems, and reveals the unexpected ways they can misfire. ...Isen interlaces cultural criticism with her lived experience to explore the gaps between what we say and what we do, what we do and what we value, what we value and what we demand."--Publisher's website.
In an underground orphan center on an overpopulated planet, Tajen Jesmuhr dreams of freedom in a distant wilderness under an open sky. So when offered an interplanetary ecology class with offworld field trips, Taje leaps at the chance. But Taje isn't the only misfit here, where everyone has a tragic past and hidden wounds, and she soon clashes with her teacher and her classmates, including: A boy with a frightening secret who lost his family to a terrorist plague. A crafty female human-alien chimera whose parents disappeared in a paraspace accident. And a boy with a hidden past and a dead father he still hates. All may have promising careers ahead of them, but only if they can learn to trust themselves and one another enough to survive an uncaring system and a deadly final exam. Andre Norton believed in this story, and anyone--young and old--who loves science fiction with interesting characters, alien animals, and interplanetary adventures without war will enjoy it too.
The book version of T'Keyah Crystal Keymah's award winning show, "Some of My Best Friends: A Collection of Characters." Book includes the entire script of the show plus quotes, quips, a background on T'Keyah and the show and over 30 photos from the show!
When I found an eviction notice taped on my apartment door, I had two options: find a comfortable cardboard box to call home, or move in with Tucker Jameson. Seeing that cardboard makes me feel itchy, I chose the latter. Which shouldn't be that big of a deal since Tucker is one of my good friends. And because he's still pining after his ex-girlfriend and I'm trying to finish my nursing degree, there is nothing to worry about in the romance department, making my last semester an easy one to conquer. Boy, was I wrong. Rules are set, dinners are made, conversations are had, and a shirtless, swoony roommate walks around in nothing but a pair of black briefs, ruining me for every other man. Before I know it, I turn into a panting, lust-filled woman begging for Tucker to kiss me, touch me, and show me exactly what is hiding under those briefs. But with great orgasms, comes great consequences. Tucker might be my friend and roommate but he's also my best friend's ex-boyfriend, making him completely off-limits. At least that's what my brain is telling me, my heart is speaking an entirely different language.
"[Authentic] offers hope to anyone who has ever wished for stronger friendships, deeper relationships - and to be a better person” Rob Parsons, Care for the Family97.5% of people admit their relationships could be improved 64% of people don’t think they give enough time to their close friendships 59% of single people often feel lonely 80% of people don’t respect their boss Are your friendships as strong as you’d like them to be? Are you struggling with a relationship at the moment? Have you ever wondered why some people make you react in a certain way. Perhaps you long for more time to spend with your loved ones, or for loved ones that you would want to spend more time with. Do you wish you didn’t lose your temper so much or that you could express your emotions more easily? Would you like to understand those around you better? If you want to have genuine, meaningful relationships with anyone everyone in your life AUTHENTIC is the book for you. Full of practical advice, it will show you how to invest in authentic relationships - one of the most rewarding adventures we can ever undertake.
Through an in-depth look at the sexual lives of real people, Different Sexual Worlds illustrates the myriad dimensions of human sexuality. Developed as a supplementary text for college-level courses, this innovative book charts the sexual development and maturation of ten men and women in order to help students gain an integrated perspective on human sexuality. Among those whose stories are told are Libby, who overcame emotionally dependent behavior and achieved a satisfying sexual identity; Ed, a gay man who lived with and eventually died from the AIDS virus; Jennifer, who chose to become a prostitute to escape a disastrous home life; and Nick, whose sexual exploration helped him grow and find the perspective he needed to be able to commit to a long-term relationship. Dick Skeen's thoughtful analysis of the unique stories contained in the book and the intriguing questions he poses for discussion make this book required reading for courses on human sexuality.
Tommy Abernathy has been fighting a battle within himself. A battle he’s worked tirelessly to keep in the dark. Because of that, Tommy is quiet, reserved, and well-liked by friends and teachers. That’s something he can’t understand, he doesn’t even like himself in most cases. He’s grown dependent on his best friend to drag him out of his box and add some flair to his life. Dan Johnston, Tommy’s best friend on the other hand is an instigator. Varsity soccer, adventurous, tall, dark and handsome, and outgoing, Dan seems to have it all. Although his best friend thinks he could lose the nagging girlfriend. He’s been Tommy’s best friend since the first day of third grade, the Mutt to Tommy’s Jeff. Dan spent the last days of their senior year in high school trying to convince Tommy to blow out their last summer before going away to college. Their summer of memories kicks off right after graduation with a camping trip. The caveat; they’ll be at an abandoned, allegedly haunted summer camp on the sandy shore of Lake Erie. What could possibly go wrong, right? From the first night and a traumatic awakening, Tommy’s epic internal battle comes to the surface. As the three-night camping trip progresses, new truths are discovered and the dynamic of Dan and Tommy’s friendship is changed forever. Dramatic and romantic, sweet and spicy, one thing is certain, Dan and Tommy will never forget this summer. Mature content - strong language and descriptive sexual encounters 18+ only 33,000 words Approx 140 pages
Soon to be a major motion picture. This ENHANCED DIGITAL EDITION features TONS of TOTALLY AWESOME ’80s bonus materials—including Satanic Panic educational pamphlets, a do-it-yourself exorcism cheat sheet, a Spotify playlist of awesome ’80s tunes, animated cover artwork, and much more! From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, this unholy hybrid of Beaches and The Exorcist blends teen angst and unspeakable horrors into a pulse-pounding supernatural thriller. The year is 1988. High school sophomores Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fourth grade. But after an evening of skinny-dipping goes disastrously wrong, Gretchen begins to act…different. She’s moody. She’s irritable. And bizarre incidents keep happening whenever she’s nearby. Abby’s investigation leads her to some startling discoveries—and by the time their story reaches its terrifying conclusion, the fate of Abby and Gretchen will be determined by a single question: Is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?
