Dirty Work

Dirty Work
Author: Pat Cadigan
Publisher: Gateway
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2011-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575120231

Dirty Work? In a manner of speaking, perhaps, but certainly not along the lines of de Sade or Henry Miller. "Dirty" maybe because within this remarkable volume of short stories (a follow-up to her award-winning collection Patterns) author Pat Cadigan unflinchingly explores the implications of technology on modern and near-future societies, humorously challenges our perceptions of reality, and chillingly strips away our civilized facades to confront the bestial nature of our souls. With stories like "Home By the Sea," "Dispatches from the Revolution," "No Prisoners," "50 Ways to Improve Your Orgasm," and "Naming Names," Pat Cadigan exhibits an enviable ability to tackle a variety of themes, moods, and perspectives. And makes it all seem easy. Featuring 18 stunning fictions (including the previously unpublished "Lost Girls" written especially for this book)-as well as intriguing author introduction to each story-Dirty Work is a thought provoking, often funny, never compromising collection by one of America's most gifted authors. It doesn't get any better than this.

Shut Up, Legs!

Shut Up, Legs!
Author: Jens Voigt
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 162336521X

Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn’t a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France—and wore the yellow jersey twice—Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.

Fuck That Shit

Fuck That Shit
Author: Tomer Yogev
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981648290

Fuck That Shit is a daily reminder of the frustrations that keep you in the corporate mindset. Understand your own state of fuck-it-ness and unlock from the corporate mindset!

The 15-Minute Method

The 15-Minute Method
Author: Sam Bennett
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2024-06-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608689077

Feeling overwhelmed? Procrastinating, then frantically pushing to get everything done? The good news is that healthy productivity is not about doing more. It’s about doing more of what matters. Modern life has us feeling swamped, unsure how to move forward on goals and dreams while still managing the day-to-day. And then there are all those other things still on the list: the garage needs cleaning, those photos need organizing, and the emails, the emails, the emails . . . Sam Bennett presents a radically simple idea: small actions, the kind you can do in 15 minutes, are enough to move the needle on your levels of joy and satisfaction — and ultimately change your life. Sam guides you from overwhelm to accomplishment by showing you how to: • let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and other destructive patterns • manage when life feels out of control due to health or family concerns • break intimidating projects into a series of manageable tasks • tactfully say no to extra work when people put you on the spot • take a quarter of an hour a day for yourself to create new routines that support a balanced life

The Way that I Love You

The Way that I Love You
Author: Aikea Gordon
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021-03-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1647022541

The Way that I Love You: An Urban Tale of Love and Betrayal By: Aikea Gordon Devonte is your typical young man from the hood. Nicole would give anything necessary for him and vice versa. She's been there through all the ups and downs. She understands him...so why can't he treat her right? Life has a way of catching up to you, whether it’s good or bad. What goes around comes around. We've all been in at least one bad relationship that was toxic or taught us a life lesson. Anyone can relate to The Way that I Love You, whether you've lost someone, had a bad relationship, in the streets, been hurt or betrayed, you'll be able to find some version of yourself in at least one character. Those who share experiences with the characters will find comfort in that and feel like they aren't alone and they can change their situation.

Only the Strong

Only the Strong
Author: Jabari Asim
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015-05-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1572847522

“Asim has given us a book that is at once entertaining and evocative of a moment that truly was a turning point in black and American history.” —Chicago Tribune Jabari Asim’s debut novel returns readers to Gateway City, the fictional Midwestern city first explored in his acclaimed short story collection, Taste of Honey. Against a 1970s backdrop of rapid social and political change, Only the Strong portrays the challenges and rewards of love in a quintessential American community where heartbreak and violence are seldom far away. Moved by the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Lorenzo “Guts” Tolliver decides to abandon his career as a professional leg-breaker and pursue a life of quiet moments and generous helpings of banana pudding in the company of his new, sensuous lover. His erstwhile boss, local kingpin Ananias Goode, is also thinking about slowing down—but his tempestuous affair with Dr. Artinces Noel, a prominent pediatrician, complicates his retirement plans. Meanwhile, Charlotte Divine, the doctor’s headstrong protégée, struggles with trials of her own. With prose that’s sharp, humorous, and poetic, Asim skillfully renders a compelling portrait of urban life in the wake of the last major civil-rights bill. Massive change is afoot in America, and these characters have front-row seats. “[A] heartfelt, polyphonic ode to 1970s black America.” —The Wall Street Journal “Captivating.” —Jane Ciabattari, NPR Book Concierge: Best Books of 2015 “Incomparable charisma and verve.” —The Root, Best Fiction of 2015 “Lean, mean, and moving.” —Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Prize nominee “Thoroughly entertaining and stylish . . . deserves favorable comparison to the works of Chester Himes and Walter Mosley.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Gunnar

Gunnar
Author: Nina Levine
Publisher: Nina Levine
Total Pages: 298
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The biker & the politician's daughter. Sworn enemies. One night will change everything. Chelsea Novak is the kind of fire I should stay away from. She’s also the only kind of fire I’ve ever craved. Instead of extinguishing her from my life, I’ve thrown gasoline. Now we’re burning hotter than ever. Stolen moments when we shouldn’t. Forbidden nights that are never enough. Illicit seconds for one more taste. I’m taking everything I want. Everything that isn’t mine. The heat is blinding, making us take risks that will destroy us. Because this love will destroy us. It will consume us. Ravage us. Ruin us. Chelsea Novak is fire. And I’m a man ready to burn for the one woman I can never make mine. A standalone forbidden romance novel in the original Storm MC series. The Storm MC world from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Nina Levine, currently has three completed motorcycle club romance series, with more to come. Nina's alphas are always protective and possessive, and usually bossy. Her heroines all have inner strength and always give as good as they get. The Storm MC books are spicy romances and feature heroes who will scorch the earth for the woman they love. If you enjoyed Sons of Anarchy, you will love the Storm MC series! Binge read the COMPLETE series! Books in the Storm MC Series: Book 1: Storm Book 2: Fierce Book 3: Blaze Book 4: Revive Book 5: Slay Book 6: Sassy Christmas Book 7: Illusive Book 8: Command Book 9: Havoc Book 10: Gunnar Book 11: Wilder Book 12: Colt For fans of: Kristen Ashley, Madeline Sheehan, Autumn Jones Lake, Ryan Michele, Chelle Bliss, Laramie Briscoe. Keywords: Motorcycle Club Romance, biker romance, alpha hero, bad boy romance, romantic suspense, mc romance, protector romance, found family, forbidden romance, angsty romance, contemporary romance, new adult romance, hot romance, steamy romance, spicy romance, women's romance, Australian romance, second chance romance.

Maps to the Other Side

Maps to the Other Side
Author: Sascha Altman DuBrul
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-11-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1621065030

Part mad manifesto, part revolutionary love letter, part freight train adventure story — Maps to the Other Side is a self-reflective shattered mirror, a twist on the classic punk rock travel narrative that searches for authenticity and connection in the lives of strangers and the solidarity and limitations of underground community. Beginning at the edge of the internet age, a time when radical zine culture prefigured social networking sites, these timely writings paint an illuminated trail through a complex labyrinth of undocumented migrants, anarchist community organizers, brilliant visionary artists, revolutionary seed savers, punk rock historians, social justice farmers, radical mental health activists, and iconoclastic bridge builders. This book is a document of one person’s odyssey to transform his experiences navigating the psychiatric system by building community in the face of adversity; a set of maps for how rebels and dreamers can survive and thrive in a crazy world.

The Broken Earth Trilogy

The Broken Earth Trilogy
Author: N. K. Jemisin
Publisher: Orbit
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780316527194

This collectable boxed set edition includes all three books in N. K. Jemisin's incredible NYT bestselling and three-time Hugo award-winning Broken Earth Trilogy. This complete collection would be a great gift for any occasion and includes The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky. This is the way the world ends for the last time... A season of endings has begun. It starts with the great red rift across the heart of the world's sole continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. It starts with death, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. It starts with betrayal, and long dormant wounds rising up to fester. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the earth is wielded as a weapon. And where there is no mercy. The Broken Earth trilogyThe Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk GateThe Stone Sky

One Summer

One Summer
Author: M.W. Southard
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 629
Release: 2014-04-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1312086246

Andy, Truck, Striker and Calvin made their way into the Big Boonies. They would have never guessed that a simple camping trip, something they'd done many times before, would turn into a fight for survival. They would have never guessed that Old Man Hodd was still alive.