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  Black and Female - Essays

  Tsitsi Dangarembga

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  The first wound for all of us who are classified as "black" is empire. 
   
   
   
  In Black and Female, Tsitsi Dangarembga examines the legacy of imperialism on her own life and on every aspect of black embodied African life. This paradigm-shifting essay collection weaves the personal and political in an illuminating exploration of race and gender. Dangarembga recounts a painful separation from her parents as a toddler, connecting this experience to the ruptures caused in Africa by human trafficking and enslavement. She argues that, after independence, the ruling party in Zimbabwe only performed inclusion for women while silencing the work of self-actualized feminists. She describes her struggles to realize her ambitions in theater, film, and literature, laying out the long path to the publication of her novels. 
   
   
   
  At once philosophical, intimate, and urgent, Black and Female is a powerful testimony of the pervasive and long-lasting effects of racism and patriarchy that provides an ultimately hopeful vision for change. Black feminists are "the status quo's worst nightmare." Dangarembga writes, "our conviction is deep, bolstered by a vivid imagination that reminds us that other realities are possible beyond the one that obtains."

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  Sevastopol Sketches - A Gripping...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the real story of war lies not in glory—but in the hearts of those who endure it? 
  Sevastopol Sketches offers an unfiltered look into the Crimean War through the eyes of a young officer who would become one of the world’s greatest authors—Leo Tolstoy.  
  In this gripping trilogy of war vignettes—Sevastopol in December, Sevastopol in May, and Sevastopol in August—Tolstoy reveals the raw and often tragic reality of conflict.  
  From the trenches and hospitals to the fleeting moments of human compassion, this audiobook delivers a profound meditation on war’s cost, captured with rare honesty and literary brilliance. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  ●	A Realistic Portrait of Warfare – The brutal, everyday truth of combat without romanticism. 
  ●	Three Powerful Sketches – Each offering a unique window into different phases of the siege. 
  ●	Reflections on Courage and Humanity – A deep exploration of morality in the face of death. 
  ●	Tolstoy’s Early Masterpiece – The foundation of his literary voice and philosophical depth. 
  Start listening today and experience the war that shaped one of literature’s greatest minds—and see the battlefield through the eyes of conscience.

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  Free Fall

  Leta Blake

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  Free soloing cliffs is dangerous. Love is riskier. 
  Dan McBride is reckless and relentless. He climbs cliffs no sane man would attempt, chasing accomplishment and danger in equal measure. Alone suits him—no ties, no promises, no one to lose. 
  Then Sejin steps into his life. Handsome, kind, and steady, Sejin belongs in ways Dan never has—and Dan wants him with a hunger as reckless as any climb. Every kiss is fire. Every touch, a risk he can’t stop taking. 
  But love isn’t a route Dan can plan, and Sejin isn’t sure it’s safe to give his heart to a man who refuses to stay grounded. 
  Soon they both realize the real question isn’t how high Dan can climb…but whether they can take the leap into something scarier than the tallest cliff: love.

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  A Dangerous Scheme

  Laura Beers

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  Is it possible for love to persist if it was built on a lie? 
   
   
   
  Mr. Guy Stewart, now an agent of the Crown, has been sent to determine if an illegal labor union has formed in the town of Anmore. It is a simple enough assignment, but nothing seems to go as planned when he arrives, and he quickly learns that one wrong move can lead to his death. 
   
   
   
  Miss Daphne Locke has just received the most extraordinary news—she has just been named her grandmother's heir! When her meddlesome cousin shows up unannounced, she must do her best to ignore his constant criticism of her and focus on her new responsibilities. 
   
   
   
  When the two strangers cross paths, neither can deny the instant attraction between them. But Guy is under pressure to complete his assignment and doesn't have time for pesky feelings, and Daphne is far above his station. 
   
   
   
  As his heart tugs him in an impossible direction, will Guy do what his conscience dictates, or put duty above all? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  70 North

  Kimberley Woodhouse

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  The Cyber Solutions team has managed to stay one step ahead of the madman who has killed so many. From the original 26 Below cyberattack in Fairbanks to the 8 DOWN serial murders in Anchorage and beyond, they matched wits with the killer and stopped him from reaching his ultimate goals.  
   
  But final judgment is coming. And this time, there may be no defeating him. 
   
  David “Mac” McPherson has a personal stake in making sure this predator stays down for good. His family died in the cyberattack. Mac knows that God says “vengeance is mine”—but surely an exception can be made. 
   
  Surgeon Tracie Hunter is determined to stay sober and keep saving lives in Fairbanks, Alaska—even if it means being a little obsessive. After all, that same kind of determination is how she kept Mac alive after the murderer targeted him.  
   
  And she won’t let Mac run himself into the grave looking for payback; he’s come to mean too much to her. 
   
  Then someone hacks into the system at Tracie’s previous job and frames her in a murder cover-up. There’s no one else skilled enough to create a digital trail this incriminating—the killer is back in action, exploiting cybersecurity weaknesses to destroy lives. Can Mac stay focused and stop the next attack?  
  Or will his need to make someone pay for his pain allow the maniac to pull ahead and win at last? 
   
  “A powerful exploration of resilience and redemption.”—Lynette Eason, best-selling and award-winning author of the Lake City Heroes series

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  An Ordinary Man

  J.D. Ryan

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  In the balmy streets of Charleston, adult filmmaker Armand Bettencourt meets a street hustler like no other. Restless, untutored, and sexy, young J.T. Pierce wings off to Los Angeles with Armand.
  The last thing on Armand's mind is the new actor, but young J.T. gets under his skin ... in more ways than one. J.T. is determined to become the next big gay porn sensation. With that body -- and that attitude -- he just might. 
  But Armand's friends set up a doozy of a trick on them. Armand has to make a choice -- take a chance on the lad or let him go, painful though that might be. Can a grumpy, middle-aged filmmaker find love with a former street hustler?

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