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A trio of male college students are caught in a three-way stalker disaster in a hilariously obsessive BL love triangle story unlike any other!Itaru Hachimori, Yamato Mitsunaga, and Hiromasa Taté have a few things in common, such as attending the same university, suffering from hopeless crushes, and...being actual stalkers?! Itaru is stalking Yamato, Yamato is stalking Hiromasa, and Hiromasa is stalking Itaru! With so many arrows going so many different directions and no mutual interest of any kind, how is anyone possibly going to be able to sort anything out?!

We dont look at most of the monuments and memorials around us. They disappear from view. Think of all the mute memorials you may pass in a week that are unseen, a blurred background to your daily commute: the green-mottled great man on his horse, hosting only pigeons; the curious obelisk looking like a stunted Washington Monument; the historical marker crowded with so many words it looks like a warning label written by a cadre of liability lawyers. So much narrative left out in the weather, so much storytelling that has lost its way.Any monument that we stand before asks something of us. Think of monuments as the first part of a call and response, as in music, as in worship. We bring our sense of history to the present, otherwise the granite/marble/limestone/bronze before us will be mute.A few monuments arent invisible. They speak to us, like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and in another era, the Cenotaph in London that brought forth the strong emotional response after World War I. Each chapter explores the invisibility of monuments: The forced invisibility of the African Burial Grounds in Manhattan and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which have been rediscovered. These graveyards were destroyed in keeping with Americas mortuary apartheid. The sad fate of the Irish immigrants building Americas railroads in the nineteenth century, many killed on the job to be buried in unmarked graves. A grieving familys memorial to a son lost in World War II, built stone by stone on the familys farm, which still draws thousands to an outdoor Cathedral of the Pines. A Ferris wheel, stopped forever after a tragic accident, abandoned to rust, which becomes a private monument for a five-year-old boy. A celebrated, much-pictured monument for the Battle of Bunker Hill that doesnt have the emotional charge and significance it once held. An unusual monument, a tribute to the futurea clock being built deep in a mountain, a clock that is meant to run for 10,000 years. And lastly, a monument hiding on museum walls. The great landscape painters of the nineteenth century, sometimes called the Hudson River School, werent out to just paint pretty pictures. They were chasing a moment of insight when they would see this new nation clearly. Their paintings taught Americans how to see wilderness and laid the bounds for many of our national parks. The goal with these stories is similar to the landscape painters: the author refreshes our sight so we look anew at the monuments around us, and so we can engage in a call and response with our history.

Perfect for fans of A Hole Is to Dig by Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak, here is a cozy yet witty collection of short poems about everyday objects that will inspire a love of language in readers ages 3-7.In this inventive collection of poems, author Irene Latham invites readers to take off their shoes and wander around a wide variety of houses, meeting everyday objects with newfound wonder. These short, thoughtful poems are wordspinnersa new poetry form invented by the author that delightfully defines a word by spinning together its sound and function. Charmingly illustrated by award-winning Amy Hevron, Come In! Come In! is a poetic celebration that young readers will want to savor over and over.

In this imaginative picture-book collection of poems, a variety of tools that help humanssuch as eyeglasses, wheelchairs, and fidget toysaudition to be superheroes.Its time for tryoutssuperhero tryouts! Who will be chosen for the top-secret Superhero Crew? Will it be the eyeglasses that help Lata see clearly? The wheelchair that helps Nat race across the basketball court? The seizure alert dog that helps May when a seizure starts? And/or best friends Akeem and Javon, who are always there for each other? As the contestants show off their skills in the illustrations and in Laura Purdie Salass playful poems, its clear that we all need a little help and that these helpers are our superheroes. Featuring a dyslexia-friendly font, action-packed art, and exuberant poems, this picture book is a buoyant celebration of everyday triumphs.

Spanning the ballrooms of Pasadena and the sunlit gardens of Altadena, a new novel of love and sacrifice from the internationally bestselling author of The Light Over London and The Last Garden in England.1960: Frustrated reporter Theresa Johnsons life changes when she receives a phone call from a Miss Pearce who claims her obituary about one of Pasadenas last great hoteliers is wildly inaccurate. Seeking the truth, Theresa drives to the mysterious Rosewood House nestled high in the Altadena foothills. Even more intriguing than the houses beautiful garden is Miss Pearces proposal that Theresa help her settle old scores by writing her biography. 1903: Beautiful but haughty, Adele Pearce is reluctant to leave the London Season and her last hope of a proposal. When she arrives in California, she discovers the startling truth of why her mother has called her there: her father has squandered his fortune and Adele must marry a wealthy American to save the family. Stifled by expectation as Pasadenas newest doyenne, Adeles only comfort is Rosewood House and the beautiful garden she creates with the help of taciturn gardener Alexander Macalister. However, as Adeles feelings for Alex flourish, a fire ignites in the San Gabriel Mountains above Rosewood House, threatening everything Adele holds dear, while in 1960, Miss Pearce learns that history has a terrible habit of repeating itself.

The Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia brings to light the teams history and tradition in the most comprehensive account ever written about the storied NFL franchise. Readers are exposed to a treasure-trove of information about the team that has recently been re-branded as the Commanders. Originally published as The Redskins Encyclopedia in 2007, this new edition includes a year-by-year history of the franchise, mini biographies of its players and legendary coaches, and an appendix containing team rosters, pro bowl selections, draft picks, and year-by-year records through the 2025 season. A definitive reference for any Redskins/Commanders follower.

The fully illustrated Gonzo classic from Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman, The Curse of Lono blends satire, myth, and immersive reportage into a cult counterculture masterpiece.Tasked with covering Hawaiis largest annual running event, the Honolulu Marathon, Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman quickly abandon conventional sports reporting. What begins as race coverage erupts into an odyssey of excess and an obssession with Lono, the Hawaiian god of rain and fertility. As Thompsons reportage fractures into the surreal, Steadmans illustrations intensify their descent, transforming their time on the islands into a hallucinatory exploration of Hawaiian myth and dark Americana. The result is The Curse of Lono, a Gonzo classic of immersive journalism and illustrated nonfiction.

When clouds cover the solstice star, Ella continues the family tradition on wishing on a star on winter solstice in a new way.A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment, reminding readers that even when plans shift, the magic of tradition can still shine through.Bundled in snow clothes, Ella waits to join Gramps on her first winter solstice adventure. They go up Winter Solstice Hill, where they will pick a holiday tree and Ella will get to partake on the family tradition for the first time: making a wish on the winter solstice star. But when clouds hide the solstice star, Ella worries she will miss out on this important family tradition. Then a snow storm forces Ella and Gramps to cut their trip short. Will Ella be the only one in her family to not make a wish on the winter solstice star? Or will Gramps help her find a way?

Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams delivers a raw, unfiltered memoir that takes readers on a wild ride from homelessness to Hollywood, revealing the resilience, faith, and unapologetic humor that define his iconic career. With a forward by Shaquille ONeal.At thirteen, Micah Williams told his devout Jehovahs Witness parents he was done. Knocking on doors wasnt his calling, but knocking out audiences would be. He hitchhiked to Florida, hustled odd jobs, and years later would transform into Katt Williams, Emmy-winner, five-foot-five giant of comedy. The only man in Hollywood who can rock both a press and curl and sold-out arenas. Katt details the grit and unwavering self-belief that fueled his ascent from an impromptu set at a small Florida comedy club to commanding audiences worldwide. He funded his own tours, kept his ownership, and he learned early that if youre going to be underestimated, you might as well profit from it. Katt also reveals the quieter side of the man behind the mic: thoughtful, spiritually grounded, and deeply committed to fatherhood. He addresses the headlines head-on, sets the record straight on his legal battles, while sharing what it really means to survive Hollywood without losing ownership of your money, your voice, or your peace. From the soul of a man who refuses to fail, this memoir is part comedy masterclass and part middle finger to convention. Its not just for fans; its for anyone whos ever been told their dreams were too loud. Katt delivers a blueprint for betting on yourselfand winning.

For fans of Marianne Cronin and Clare Pooley, a warm, witty, page-turning tale of belonging, identity, and girl drama at every age centered on three generations of suburban Chicago women.Mona is living the dream . . . until, at thirty-eight, her busy stay-at-home-mom life is upended. Suddenly, her grandmother moves into assisted living, her charity work kicks her to the curb, her teenager, Grace, doesnt need her anymore, and none of her friends are showing up for her. Suddenly, Mona has no purposeunless you count stress-eating. But shes the only one struggling. Shy Graceignoring her mothers dreams for her to join the it kids in drama clubis off finding her voice (and a new band) at Bubbys retirement home and making friends. Even Bubbys too busy fending off resident mean girls and finding romance to pay Mona much mind. Then, on top of it all, Monas twenty-year high school homecoming goes viral for all the wrong reasons, leaving her convinced shes wasted her life. But when tragedy strikes, she is forced to face the truth: The only person who can make you feel small is youand sometimes you have to lose everything you thought defined you to find what truly matters. Heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest, Drama Drama Drama is a celebration of second acts, self-worth, and learning to skip the drama and live your own life.

From the award-winning author of Bestiary, three cousins are forced to complete an impossible and violent task set by a vengeful demon.Cousins Cindy, Yangyang, and Mandys hot, tedious summer unfolds in their grandmothers hauntingly familiar house. Mandy, the eldest, seeks connection online and exchanges emails with a stranger. Yangyang, the youngest, retreats into her own imagination in search of meaning. But every morning Cindy wakes with strange objects in her mouth: a button, a berry, a coin. One night, a starved figure with a mouth the size of a needle-tip appears at Cindys bedside. She is hunger-afflicted, a demon with no descendants to feed from: she is Needlemouth. Part vampire, part hungry ghost, Needlemouth forces the girls into a grim task to end a mans life. Cindy, Yangyang, and Mindy are plunged in and out of the demon realm, where they are called to break out of the indifference and numbness of their claustrophobic worlds, and where they are met with the most rageful and resistant parts of themselves. In a quest to satisfy the demons hunger, they unravel their shared grief and reckon with the cyclical violence that shaped their family. For readers of Akwaeke Emezi and Carmen Maria Machado, K-Ming Chang has crafted a reimagined coming of age novel that asks: what does it mean to become the monster instead of slaying it?

An excellent overview of the diversity of Mexican music and its powerful role in society to awaken, narrate, and interpret political consciousness.The essays in Migration, Dislocation, and Place Making in Mexican Popular Music explore a convoluted musical landscape through personal testimonial, cultural history, and musical ethnography. The iconic regional traditions of mariachi and musica norteña, from the center and north of the country, hybridize and become a musical lifeline for immigrants under stress. When rural economies collapse and the only cash crops are illegal, traditional corrido ballads morph into narco-corridos, deceitfully sacralized with folk saints. The international idiom of rock is fully naturalized and Mexicanized to offer powerful social critiques to youthful urban listeners. Popular diva singers challenge racism, discrimination, xenophobia, and homophobia. Social and cultural change in greater Mexico has multiple soundtracks that replenish and redefine ethnicity. This anthology is tightly focused on popular music and its powerful role in society to awaken, narrate, and interpret political consciousness. The variety of styles highlighted here distinguishes it from other works on Mexican musical traditions.Interdisciplinary in scope, this anthology is sensitive to the nuances of the struggles over identities represented through Mexican musical expressions. It defines the imagined communities and identity formation of Mexican immigrants across class and regional differences as reflected in the music they choose to listen to. It examines the cultural economy of fans and followers and the reciprocal influence of musical consumers and producers, analyzing the impact Mexican musicians have on second-generation Chicanos in California and the Borderlands who are coming of age and redefining their place within the social fabric of the United States. Contributors to this volume detail the ways in which fans and musicians alike use Mexican music to challenge cultural expectations to re-create a world of communion, hope, defiance, and self-recognition.

From beloved content creator Taryn Delanie Smith, comes a luminous and comforting vision of the afterlifetold through her beloved character, Denise, Heavens sharp-witted and big-hearted receptionist.For millions of followers, Denise has become a guide to the great beyond: welcoming new arrivals at Heavens front desk, answering their most pressing questions, and offering reassurance with humor, grace, and a knowing wink. What is there to do in Heaven? Can our loved ones still sense us? What about our pets? Do we get to choose our eternal outfit? Denise has heard it alland shes ready with answers that are as thoughtful as they are disarming.In Welcome to the Afterlife, Smith expands the world that has captivated those who know her from social media, inviting readers on a richly imagined tour of the Upstairs. From horseback riding and bingo nights to flying lessons and long-awaited reunions, Heaven is revealed as a place of joy, restoration, and deep connection. But Denise doesnt shy away from the harder questions: What happens to unfinished business? How are babies cared for? How do we forgive ourselvesand each otheronce weve crossed over?Along the way, we meet unforgettable souls, and with each encounter, Denise gently reminds us that love endures, and that those weve lost are never truly far away.Behind the humor and sparkle lies Smiths own grounding in philosophy and religion, lending depth and nuance to Denises voice. The result is a work that is at once playful and profounda comforting meditation on grief, grace, and the invisible threads that bind us to one another.Warm, funny, and unexpectedly wise, Welcome to the Afterlife offers solace to anyone who has loved and lostand a hopeful reminder that what awaits us may be far less frightening, and far more beautiful, than we imagine.

False Positive is a gripping, unflinching memoir that takes readers from the American South to global battlefields and prisons, chronicling a life shaped by survival, love, and the pursuit of justice. It is both a modern epic and a raw, authentic exploration of resilience in the face of extreme circumstances.From a troubled childhood in the American South to the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine, Tristan Seth Nettles has lived a life that almost defies belief. Born between wealth and poverty, armed with stubborn determination and a restless spirit, Tristan navigates a world that seems determined to break him to its mold and somehow survives, grows stronger, and fights back.False Positive is the true story of a man who outruns his past but never forgets it. As a rambunctious youth, soldier, international dark web drug dealer, outlaw, lover, and mercenary, Tristan travels the world from armed home invasions in Mississippi to mountain top temples in Nepal, from Southeast Asian prisons to battlefields in Eastern Europe chasing truth, redemption, and ultimately, justice. When the woman he loves, Ashley Oosthuizen, is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in Thailand, Tristans mission becomes clear. What began as a reckless search for freedom turns into an international fight for someone elses.Told with dark humor, brutal honesty, and heart-stopping intensity, False Positive is a modern epic a real-life odyssey in the spirit of Forrest Gump and Catch Me If You Can. Its a raw, unforgettable journey through love, loss, crime, war, and the deep, messy beauty of being human.

The largest armored assault since the Second World War took place on the desert sands of the Middle East in early 1991. The campaign was named Operation Desert Storm. The mission was to oust Iraqi forces from their illegal military takeover of their neighbor, Kuwait. Left Hook is the story of the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division in that fight. Even though the 24th Division was but a slice of the massive American-led international coalition unleashed on the enemy, it filled a key and decisive role. The 24th spearheaded an audacious attack to crash through the enemys far western flank, cut off his retreat, and destroy his most elite forces. Major General Barry McCaffrey, perhaps Americas best fighting general since World War IIs George Patton, led the division. McCaffrey and his senior commanders had been shaped by their service in Vietnam, years earlier. They vowed such a tragedy would not happen again. Left Hook is their story. Just as importantly, it is the story of the junior officers that grabbed hold of awesome responsibility, the sergeants who took soldiers through grueling combat under treacherous conditions, and most especially, it is the story of the brave soldiers who fought that fight.The author devoted over two years to research, exploring archives and examining troves of untapped primary source materials. He spent hours conducting in-depth interviews with thirty-five key battle participants, including most of the 24th Divisions senior leaders. The result is a riveting account of the decisive Left Hook that spearheaded victory in the Gulf War. More than pure history, it is also an engaging human interest story. The narrative is written in a style that will appeal to a broad reading audience.

This surprisingly accessible book uses key math concepts and more than 500 short exercises to teach functional programming to experienced coders.Functional programming is a coding paradigm that emphasizes functions, repeatable computations that take input data and produce corresponding outputs. Functions are also important concepts in math, and a lot of deep mathematical insights shed light on functional computer programming.In this book, the author uses functional programming to introduce mathematical concepts most notably set theory, abstract algebra, and category theory and in turn uses that math to describe functional programming design patterns. The more than 500 short programming exercises included in the book will help you master functional programming and math skills alike, with code examples presented in the F# language.

How and why the current public engagement model has run its courseand how AI-assisted listening at scale can help.We often assume that citizen participation is the biggest barrier to effective representation. In fact, governments are sitting on mountains of civic data that they cannot effectively process.In How Institutions Listen, Eric Gordon shows how we can marshal this wealth of data with human-centered AImaking sense of the available civic data, acting upon it, and, in turn, restoring public trust.Bridging theory and practice, the book introduces the concept of listening at scalean institutional capacity to listen, which means to not only gather input, but to discern, respond, and evolve in dialogue with the public. It tracks trends in digital governance, from open data to civic tech dashboards, and critiques how contemporary tools can harm communities by reducing their participation to data extraction.Through richly researched case studiesfrom city governments deploying sentiment analysis to community-centered design effortsthe book shows how listening is being reshaped by digital infrastructures, and how those infrastructures, in turn, reshape the meaning of voice and representation. Rather than promoting more apps or surveys, the author urges a reorientation: designing institutions that can engage with complexity, ambiguity, and dissent without defaulting to control.

Exceptional leaders make day-to-day work matter. But few leaders are trained to help their employees find purpose in their mundane day-to-day work. From an award-winning author and Georgetown professor, a practical guide for leaders to make even the most tedious work more meaningful.Research shows that most workers would rather have a manager who helps them find meaning in their work than receive a 20% pay increase, but most leaders struggle with the practical how of creating fulfillment from boring tasks. And the reality is that employees at every level, especially Gen Z workers who prioritize purpose over pay, are hungry for work that matters right now, not someday in the distant future.The secret to being the manager that everyone raves about isnt found in grand mission statements or company retreatsits in transforming the daily grind. The unsexy work that fills most employees days doesnt have to drain motivation and engagement. Dr. Rachel Pacheco, business school professor and former Chief People Officer, bridges the gap between inspiration and implementation with this research-backed guide. In Manage What Matters, Dr. Pacheco offers leaders a step-by-step framework to infuse even the most tedious work with genuine purpose and meaning, exploring how to: Master practical exercises and tools that transform routine tasks into opportunities for growth, connection, and impact Help team members discover personal significance in their daily responsibilities without changing their job descriptions Develop the skills to become the manager employees desperately wantone who creates meaning rather than just delegating tasks Build a team culture where productivity, job satisfaction, and engagement naturally increase through work that is worthy and that matters Access proven strategies for engaging employees across generations, particularly Gen Z workers, who crave authenticity and purpose For leaders ready to move beyond surface-level motivation and create lasting engagement, this practical guide provides the concrete tools needed to help every team member find deep satisfaction in their workstarting today, not someday.

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The fantastic seventh book in the horror anthology series which Booklist called "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them."Ghost Lights is the seventh volume in the non-themed horror series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris. This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 16 of which have been commissioned from some of the top names in horror, and 4 selected from the hundreds of stories sent to Flame Tree during a short open submissions window. A delicious feast of the familiar and the new, the established and the emerging.Previous titles in the series, all still in print, are: After Sundown, Beyond the Veil,Close to Midnight,Darkness Beckons,Elemental Forces and Fever Dreams.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.