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Some sentences hold you captive. Some set you free.Inspired by a real-life story that seemed too improbable to be true, The Long Con is a tender, witty, and quietly devastating love story told through letters, longing, and literary references with a strong side of sarcasm.When Minjee, a Korean-American adoptee and UCLA college student, signs up for a prison pen pal project, shes not even sure the US Postal Service actually works. But her letter finds James, a Korean man serving time in a federal facility, with a past he doesnt talk about and a mind thats dangerously good at systems.What begins in skepticism turns into teasing banter, then deepens into something riskier: connection. Confession. Intimacy. Through handwritten letters and carefully measured honesty, two people begin to rewrite the doubts theyve carried, the stories theyve lived, and the desires they never thought theyd write down in cursive.Set between Westwood and Lompoc, the US and South Korea, the past and whatever comes next, The Long Con is a slow-burn epistolary romance about intimacy at a distance, identity in tension, and the long, improbable path toward something real.For fans of slow-burn romance, sharp banter, so much sexual tension, literary Easter eggs, and love stories that last across time, distance, and the American legal system."I want it. Bad." - actual quote from a reader waiting for Part Two (now included in this book!)

INCESSANT BEAUTY, A BILINGUAL ANTHOLOGY authored by Ana Rossetti, a poet from Cádiz, Spain, is a sensory and intellectual delight. An acclaimed poet and writer, Rossetti began her literary journey in the late 1970s, shortly after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975. She was part of a wave of women poets who took advantage of the end of censorship to create a bold and innovative body of work. This collection provides English-speaking readers with an initial insight into Rossettis diverse and rich symbolic world. Editor and translator Carmela Ferradans has curated a selection of poems that cover a broad spectrum of themes and styles over more than three decades. Arranged chronologically, the poems range from her playful and often audacious early works to deeper reflections on profound human qualities, culminating in her recent joyful tributes to the art of poetry itself. In INCESSANT BEAUTY, editor and translator Carmela Ferradans presents a diverse selection of Rossettis poetry, appealing to both scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike.

LAST OF THE PORICANS Y OTROS AFRO-ARTIFACTS is the first poetry collection by Not4Prophet, showcasing a vibrant blend of poetry that captures the cultural essence of Puerto Rico and New York City through the perspective of a Puerto Rican from Ponce, residing in El Barrio/East Harlem and the South Bronx. In exploring this sense of "otherness," which encompasses struggles with poverty, racial pride, and racial tensions, Not4Prophet pays tribute to the pioneers of the Nuyorican and Black Arts movements. Composed in free verse and rich with cultural and historical allusions, LAST OF THE PORICANS pushes boundaries and confronts readers with striking imagery and clever wordplay that dares to address difficult topics.

Un dieu banni, désespéré de trouver la rédemption.Une mortelle courageuse, qui voit au-delà de cette apparence divine.Triton, magnifique dieu grec égoïste, est chassé de lOlympe après avoir séduit la

AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCOMPLICE: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON WHITE RESPONSIBILITY by Carolyn L. Baker follows a white womans journey growing up in segregated Southern California coming of age in the counter-cultural 1960s. Bakers "aha" moment came, decades later, in her mid-sixties during Black History Month when she first learned of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till. From this revelation, Baker shares her personal journey and observations on her awakening of cultural white privilege and unintentional racial harm to becoming an ally in building a more humane community. AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCOMPLICE recalls Americas reality versus the American dream, highlights institutionalized discrimination, and calls for a redesigned feminism. Of particular importance to Baker are the principles of "nothing about us without us," and the role of the community to heal and sustain all of its members. Her goal is to create a space for individuals who, like the author, might recognize themselves in the midst of the racial divide, and to challenge, inspire, and uplift them to do the personal work required to foster a bridge of respect among all people. AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCOMPLICE is a non-judgmental personal narrative designed to encourage readers to appeal to, and act upon, "the better angels of our nature." A 2020 Silver Winner of the NONFICTION BOOK AWARDS by the Nonfiction Authors Association.

Ein griesgramiger auerirdischer Reiter und eine Versandbraut, die fur jemand anderen bestimmt ist, werden zu einer Familie, die nie hatte gegrundet werden sollen.Ich will mich einfach nur verlieben und heiraten. Aber meine romantischen Vorstellungen werden zunichtegemacht, als ich erfahre, dass mein auerirdischer Brautigam, Oaken, zu verletzt ist, um mich kennenzulernen. Er lebt hoch in den Bergen und ich kann ihn nur erreichen, wenn mich jemand anderes hinbringt.Und dieser Jemand ist Garrek. Er ist der miesepetrigste Reiter auf diesem Planeten und er scheint mich nicht sonderlich zu mogen. Auerdem hat er mit der Betreuung seines straffalligen Schutzlings, einem Jungen namens Killian, alle Hande voll zu tun. Trotzdem stimmt er widerwillig zu, mich mitzunehmen, wahrend sie mit ihrer Herde in die Berge reisen.Der Weg ist gefahrlich und mein Reisefuhrer ist alles andere als enthusiastisch, aber je mehr Zeit ich mit Garrek verbringe, desto mehr sehe von dem weichen Kern hinter der harten Schale. Er beschutzt Killian bis zum Umfallen ...Und mich auch.Aber wahrend mich jede Nacht, die ich mit leisen Gesprachen am Feuer und heimlichen Blicken verbringe, naher an Garrek heranfuhrt, kommen wir auch meinem Verlobten naher.Ich muss dieser Verlockung widerstehen.Denn wenn ich es nicht tue ... werde ich mich hoffnungslos in den falschen Reiter verlieben.Und damit allen das Herz brechen.

OFF COURSE: ROUNDABOUTS & DEVIATIONS is A. Robert Lees newest collection that blends poetry and prose. Beneath the thoughtfully crafted and approachable exterior of Lees writing lies a deep, intricate voice that intentionally challenges conventional literary boundaries. The collection offers unique perspectives on the peculiarities and often humorous aspects of everyday life. Infused with wit and a dark yet friendly humor, Lees work aims to entertain while also provoking recognition. What may seem like fake correspondence could be genuine, and culinary traditions take on a gothic twist. Each piece presents a slanted, diagonal, or oblique viewpoint, with familiar phrases turned askew. Geographical references become unmoored, whether they pertain to Europe, England, Japan, or America. Ultimately, everything is OFF COURSE. The collection features captivating stories of travel and change, humor and capitalism, along with memorable narratives that illuminate both our present and our past. OFF COURSE employs irony to engage the readers mind, reminding us of the unavoidable contradictions in life and the inherent unpredictability of existence. It is sharp, unpredictable, and insightful. Lifes experiences take on the quality of a waking dream, filled with humor and absurdity. Approach OFF COURSE with an open mind, and consider having some personal insurance before diving in.

THE FOURTH MOMENT: JOURNEYS FROM THE KNOWN TO THE UNKNOWN is a memoir by Carole J. Garrison that chronicles her unconventional life journey from humble beginnings to becoming a passionate humanitarian. Garrisons narrative is not a typical "rags to riches" story; instead, it is filled with a mix of tragedies, triumphs, and personal growth. Her experiences range from being a suburban housewife in Miami to a single mother and police officer in Atlanta, and later, an ethics and womens studies professor in Ohio and Kentucky. She also worked in Cambodia during its recovery from civil strife. THE FOURTH MOMENT is structured as a series of vignettes that traverse time and space, offering vivid insights into her life and the lessons learned along the way. Garrisons reflections resonate with readers, highlighting the everyday aspirations and adventures that shape her extraordinary experiences.

A. Robert Lees latest poetry collection, IMAGINARIUM: SIGHTINGS, GALLERIES, SIGHTLINES, revolves around two central themes: imagination and sight. Each section delves into how we perceive and envision reality on a wide-ranging scale. The opening section, "Sightings," focuses on a selection of renowned paintings by artists such as J.M.W. Turner and Frida Kahlo. "Galleries" broadens the traditional definition of the term to encompass perspectives from various locations, including a French archaeological cave, a crossing of the Bosphorus Straits, and a Tokyo station. "Sightlines" presents a series of personal experiences set against the backdrop of various buildings and landscapes, such as different Metro stations, a prominent Japanese waterfall, and Beale Street in Memphis. IMAGINARIUM also examines alternative forms of seeing, featuring poems that use bird flight as symbols of imagination, the significance of air travel as a metaphor for personal journeys, elements of Science Fiction films that depict other worlds, a collection of American photography, and the concept of imagination itself as a process to be contemplated. Ultimately, the reader is encouraged to engage in a reciprocal relationship where imagination and sight inform and enhance one another.

Um dos nomes fundamentais da ficção contemporânea, Elvira Vigna foi também uma das vozes mais inteligentes e combativas do feminismo brasileiro. Morrendo de rir reúne, pela primeira vez, as dezenas d

Descubre la perfección oculta del cuerpo humano y desbloquea su poder natural de sanación. Esta guía reveladora combina medicina alternativa, ejercicios físicos simples y herramientas holísticas para ayudarte a reconectar con la sabiduria innata de tu cuerpo. Ya sea que busques alivio, equilibrio o transformacion, este libro ofrece metodos practicos para apoyar tu saludsin complicaciones ni tratamientos costosos. Aprende como la respiracion, el movimiento y la conciencia pueden convertirse en tu medicina diaria.

De lendosymbiose des organismes unicellulaires il y a 3,5 milliards dannées aux réseaux dapprovisionnement mondialisés daujourdhui, la dépendance a été un code fondamental de lévolution de la vie et de la civilisation humaine. Ce nest pas un signe de faiblesse, mais plutot la sagesse de la survie et du developpement : la symbiose energetique entre les mitochondries et les cellules favorise la naissance de la vie complexe, la chaine alimentaire des ecosystemes maintient lequilibre naturel, et la division du travail et la cooperation au sein de la societe humaine ont cree le miracle de la civilisation. Cependant, la dependance comporte aussi des risques caches : une dependance excessive peut engendrer la vulnerabilite, et les desequilibres de pouvoir peuvent conduire au controle et a loppression. Cet ouvrage analyse systematiquement levolution des relations de dependance, des mecanismes microscopiques des origines de la vie au fonctionnement macroscopique des reseaux sociaux, revelant leur double nature et leur resilience, nous aidant a preserver notre autonomie dans nos relations et a construire un equilibre sain dans la dependance.

Pięć lat temu świat Nathana legł w gruzach. Program ochrony świadków zabrał mu kobietę, którą kochał, a teraz stracił wszystko — łącznie z nadzieją, że ona wciąż żyje. Praca w ochronie codziennie prz

Przygotowywana od urodzenia do przejęcia górniczego imperium matki, dziedziczka-miliarderka Gaia Vasse nie daje się zbić z tropu nawet katastrofą w jej największej kopalni. Wystarczy, że przejmie pob

Bob Leszczak is a longtime radio personality, actor, singer, historian and author. A New Jersey native, The Answer Is: A Guide to the Lost Art of the Answer Record is Leszczaks twelfth pop culture book. "Answer Records" all but disappeared in the mid to late 1970s, but they were very prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s. Even avid oldies fans will be amazed at the volume of "Answer Records" included in this work, thus putting another twist on "The Twist," another ram in the "Rama Lama Ding Dong," and another boogity in your "Boogity, Boogity Shoop." Pictures of these answer records are also very abundant. Leszczaks previous eleven books have either been about classic television or "oldies" music and phonograph records. This one is no exception. It will make a great addition to your trivia bookshelf.

A vampire seeking retribution.A nosey little witch.Will their newfound love survive the ultimate feud?As master of my region, Im tasked with settling the centuries-old land feud between the vampires and witches, once and for all. It will be far harder than anyone thought.Especially, when a sassy witch captures my full attention, drawing me to her as though she were put on earth just for me.The evil little enchantress has secrets and curses of her own that could mean certain death for her and the others in her coven.When Raven is suspected of being a spy, Im ordered to end her life to prove my loyalty to the vampire community.A king of darkness forced to choose between my loyalty to the purebloods or the forbidden soul mate who I have every intention of claiming for my own.Master Romano is the explosive fourth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, forbidden love, vampire romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each novel in this twelve-book series features a different couple with a guaranteed happily ever after.

On a quiet morning in London, a seemingly ordinary breakfast encounter pulls young Liang Xi into a missing aristocratic will case. What begins as a simple errand for a retired detective soon unravels into a web of hidden rivalries among four heirs, loyalty and betrayal, and a will that could change a noble familys future. Just as the case seems settled, a bloodied, gun-wielding stranger appears on a dark road, dragging him into an even deadlier game. The truth has only begun to surface.

In a world that is increasingly interconnected, where digital transactions, sensitive data exchanges, and real-time communication have become essential components of our daily lives, ensuring the security and integrity of this data is more critical than ever. This book, Python Programming: Cybersecurity & Cryptography, delves into the powerful intersection of two vital domains: programming and cybersecurity. Our journey begins with an exploration of the foundational principles of cryptography. From the basics of encryption and hashing to their practical applications in safeguarding digital communication, cryptography is the backbone of modern security protocols. This book will guide you through the essential cryptographic techniques, focusing on symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions, and the various algorithms that play a role in securing sensitive information in an increasingly volatile digital landscape. We will then shift focus to Scapy, a versatile tool for network packet manipulation. As a Python-based framework for network analysis, Scapy enables us to dissect network traffic, analyze vulnerabilities, and simulate attacks or security breaches, making it indispensable for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers alike. Through Scapy, you will learn to sniff packets, craft custom network packets, and understand the various protocols that shape the internet as we know it. Additionally, the book will walk you through practical examples and real-world scenarios, offering insights into vulnerability assessment and network scanning. This book is designed for readers who are familiar with the basics of Python programming and are looking to expand their knowledge into the realms of cybersecurity and cryptography. Whether you are a cybersecurity enthusiast, a budding ethical hacker, or a developer aiming to enhance the security of your applications, this book offers you both theoretical foundations and hands-on practical knowledge. By the end of this journey, you will have acquired a deep understanding of how encryption, hashing, and network packet analysis work in tandem to protect data from malicious actors. You will also be armed with the tools and skills necessary to safeguard your own systems, ensuring that the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity does not catch you off guard. Lets embark on this exploration of Python programming for cybersecurity, cryptography, and network packet manipulation. Together, we will learn to secure the data that powers our digital lives and build stronger, more resilient systems. Author

The Wishing Rock will fix everything!Papa never has time to keep his promises to Julie.Can the Wishing Rock make Papa do what Julie wants?Or will Julie start to wish...... that shed never wished at all?Julie and the Wishing Rock is a gorgeous, fully illustrated picture book, perfect for children who love funny, warm fantasy stories with great characters and plenty of surprises.NOTE: This illustrated ebook is specially formatted for reading on phones, tablets, and ebook readers. Put your device into "landscape mode" to maximize the images.

Em meio às intensas transformações sociais e aos avanços da biotecnologia, o debate sobre a proteção jurídica do nascituro no Brasil ganha novos contornos e relevância. Nesta obra amadurecida, fruto