East Bay Grease

East Bay Grease
Author: Eric Miles Williamson
Publisher: Down & Out Books
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

East Bay Grease, Eric Miles Williamson’s now classic first novel, has received worldwide acclaim as one of the great depictions of working-class America in the latter half of the 20th century. The story of T-Bird Murphy, born in the tumultuous 1960s and raised in the ghettoes of Oakland by his mother, who rides with the Hell’s Angels, his father, who is an ex-convict, and the father figures who range from musicians to construction workers, East Bay Grease is a novel of dignity, honor, and courage that has been compared to the works of John Steinbeck, Jack London, and Upton Sinclair. Praise for EAST BAY GREASE: “Williamson’s writing becomes transcendent. His prose cuts loose in torrid rhythms that evoke the peril and exuberance of jazz.” —The New York Times Book Review “A confident debut, an arresting, often harrowing read.” —The London Times

Escort

Escort
Author: Zoey Parker
Publisher: E-Book Publishing World Inc.
Total Pages: 99
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Escort is the prequel in the Inked Angels MC series. Books 1-10 are available everywhere now! Prequel: Escort Book 1: A Sinful Vow Book 2: A Wicked Vow Book 3: A Dirty Vow Book 4: A Secret Vow Book 5: A Dark Vow Book 6: A Forbidden Vow Book 7: A Broken Vow Book 8: A Troubled Vow Book 9: A Perfect Vow Book 10: Cross Your Heart From now on, you’re not going anywhere without me. Understand? Ember I joined this club for three things: Bikes, broads, and booze. Babysitting was never part of the job description. Escorting some rich guy’s brat across the border? No thanks. But I’m the only guy for the job. I figured I’d get an easy lay out of it. I never expected to be ducking bullets to save the girl. But life can be funny, And when she’s snatched away from me, there’s only one thing to do: Get her back… …and make her MINE. Selena Kidnapped from home and dragged a thousand miles away? It’s been a bad week to say the least. Things only get worse when I’m handed over yet again… …to the sexiest man I’ve ever seen in my life. He’s tall, rugged, and utterly infuriating. At first, all I wanted was a taste of freedom. But now, the only thing I crave is another taste of him.

Fighting for Mine

Fighting for Mine
Author: Nadirah Foxx
Publisher: Avanturine Press Books
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2020-08-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A future MMA star. An artist with a dream. A tragic past. Ten years ago, Chance Hanlon and Ximena Ibarra were the hottest couple in town. Then a tragedy broke them up and changed their lives. When Ximena’s father dies, the couple comes face-to-face. This time Chance is ready to fight outside the octagon for something more important than a title or a belt. Will the fighter be victorious outside of the ring in the only battle that matters?

A Five-Year Plan

A Five-Year Plan
Author: Philip Kerr
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1999
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN: 067102471X

Serving a sentence for manslaughter he didn't commit, Dave Delano spent five years in prison calculating a flawless get-rich-quick plan: a simple hijacking on the high seas.

Nathan

Nathan
Author: C.S. Luis
Publisher: Next Chapter
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2024-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Former military man, Nathan Mason, is trying to piece his life together after the death of his mother and the separation from his twin. Knowing the inheritance left by his mother won’t last forever, he has two options: return to the Army or get a job in security. Landing a bodyguard position isn’t his ideal job choice, but it’s one of the few opportunities he’s qualified for. In fact, he believes he’s over-qualified to be on babysitting duty for some wealthy man’s bratty child. All that changes when he meets Christian Madison. Christian is the twenty-year-old heir to a high-profile pharmaceutical company. Threats have been pouring in since his father’s announcement to hike the price of the company’s AIDS treatment drug. Arthur Madison knows he needs to ensure Christian’s safety, so he hires a team to guard his son. Bodyguard Nathan Mason is Christian’s only chance for safety, and his only hope for love.

School Shootings:

School Shootings:
Author: Joseph A. Lieberman
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0806535695

When You Send Your Children To School In The Morning, Do You Worry That You May Never See Them Again? In this insightful look at the danger that threatens students and families today, investigative journalist and longtime educator Joseph A. Lieberman takes us inside the minds and hearts of everyone affected by school shootings--and the kids who commit the shocking crimes. Lieberman became intimately acquainted with this terrifying epidemic during an unforgettable, heartbreaking encounter with a traumatized survivor of a notorious school shooting. The issue became even more personal when his daughter's schoolgrounds were invaded by an angry fifteen-year-old dropout with two loaded stolen handguns and extra ammunition. After years of intensive research, Lieberman shares his findings, shedding dramatic new light on school shootings--from Columbine to Virginia Tech and more--and offers practical strategies for how we can respond to and even prevent them. School Shootings offers new understanding on: • How many of the shooters were depressed or suicidal, or had psychotic symptoms • Why it is almost always boys, rarely girls, who commit these killings • Why so many school shootings have taken place in our current cultural climate • How American incidents are similar to--and differ from--what's happening in other countries Whether you're an educator, a parent, a counselor, or in law enforcement, School Shootings is timely, compelling, and indispensable. "This book has been a real hit on campus. The students are drawn in immediately, and can hardly put the book down. It's a great book for a College Reading course, and for getting students interested in reading again! I've used it two semesters, and look forward to using the updated version this Fall." -- Vicki M. Pettus, Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Language, Literature, and Philosophy, Kentucky State University "Heartbreaking and eye-opening." --Nancy Stap, radio host, Air America "Riveting!" --Madalyn Tower, Oregon School Counselors Association "This is the book that finally connects the dots and could help prevent the next school shooting." --Nancy Willard, author of Cyberbullying, Cyberthreats "Thoughtful and refreshingly frank, this book will no doubt save lives." --Jodee Blanco, author of Please Stop Laughing at Me With 16 pages of dramatic photos

Bounty Hunter 4/3

Bounty Hunter 4/3
Author: Jason Delgado
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 125011201X

The memoir of Jason Delgado, a US Marine scout sniper and MARSOC's first lead sniper instructor. The fight for Jason Delgado's life and soul began when he was just a boy. He ultimately escaped the death and drugs of a crime-riddled Bronx by way of the United States Marine Corps. However, after earning his way into the esteemed ranks of the service's famed Scout Snipers, Delgado saw that old struggle reignited when he was dumped into the hell of war in Iraq. There Delgado proved not only a participant, but a warrior capable of turning the tide in several of the most harrowing and historically important battles of the evolving war. He took all the hard lessons learned in combat and, as MARSOC's original lead sniper instructor, made himself a pivotal figure in revolutionizing the way special operations snipers trained and operated. But even after accomplishing his mission in the military, Delgado still faced that original fight, struggling to understand and accept the man his experiences had transformed him into. Bounty Hunter 4/3 is Jason Delgado's captivating first-hand account of these powerful and life-changing experiences.

Bullet

Bullet
Author: Cayce Poponea
Publisher: Cayce Poponea
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2023-09-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A man walking a line between confident and cocky. A woman who prefers the company of animals over humans. A romance no one expected. Bullet McKnight is known for taking life to the extreme. Women, parties, and gambling are all in a day's pay as the Saints of Chaos Sergeant at Arms. When things get out of control and an innocent is hurt, will he have the guts to make it right? Or will his reputation speak louder than his words? Jillian Moore finds it hard to trust even her closest friend. Silently suffering from anxiety attacks, she’s learned to confide her secrets in the tail wagging, face licking dogs she grooms to perfection. When one of her furry friends comes with a larger than life owner, will she allow herself to live in the moment, fulfilling her deepest fantasies? Or will the haunting truth send her spiraling into a hell she has no hope of escaping?

For the Culture

For the Culture
Author: Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2022-03-23
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0472129716

For the Culture: Hip-Hop and the Fight for Social Justice documents and analyzes the ways in which Hip-Hop music, artists, scholars, and activists have discussed, promoted, and supported social justice challenges worldwide. Drawing from diverse approaches and methods, the contributors in this volume demonstrate that rap music can positively influence political behavior and fight to change social injustices, and then zoom in on artists whose work has accomplished these ends. The volume explores topics including education and pedagogy; the Black Lives Matter movement; the politics of crime, punishment, and mass incarceration; electoral politics; gender and sexuality; and the global struggle for social justice. Ultimately, the book argues that hip hop is much more than a musical genre or cultural form: hip hop is a resistance mechanism.

Lickin' License

Lickin' License
Author: Intelligent Allah
Publisher: WAHIDA CLARK PRESENTS
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1936649756

Candy is a 31 year old money getter who owns "Candy's Shop," the hottest beauty salon in Harlem. She can have any man she wants, but men are not her thing. She s got a lickin' license as her tongue craves the flesh of pretty young females like her lover, Vera. Candy drives a customized BMW, sports the latest gear and has the beauty and body that most women are intimidated by or wish they had. Everyone who is someone goes to Candy's Shop. Rich, one of Harlem's most powerful drug dealers, gets his hair braided in the shop regularly. One of the stylists, Chanel, is a street smart Brooklyn diva who has a major crush on Rich. She will do whatever it takes to get him into her bed. While Chanel has her eyes on Rich, he s aiming to slick-talk his way into Vanessa's panties. Vanessa is the recently hired 22 year old bohemian beauty that commands everybody s attention. Candy even wants a piece of the pie. She has to compete with Rich, but there s no limit to what she ll do in her effort to turn out Vanessa to the seductive world of lesbian lust. Raging hormones begin to flare, causing jealousy and anger to consume Candy's Shop. Before Candy realizes it, her lust for young women leaves her entangled in a web of lies, love and drama that can destroy her business and cost Candy her life.