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  Summer of Hamn

  Chuck D

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  The tragedy of gun violence is depicted in annotated illustrations that illuminate a society gone hamn; from legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage, etc.)—Selected for the In the Margins Book Awards 2024 Nonfiction Recommendation List"With his latest work of graphic nonfiction, Chuck D uses his art and hip-hop rhymes to show how the US has been held hostage by gun violence and a growing sense of hopelessness . . . A focused, fresh, urgent text filled with pictures worth 1,000 words and rhymes worth thousands more." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewIN SUMMER OF HAMN, legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D takes on gun violence with rhythmic, inventive writing and passionately raw art. He has long spoken out against gun violence, including how it intersects with rap and hip-hop culture. Summer of Hamn is the bound journal Chuck D carried with him in the summer of 2022—a summer marked by a particularly high rate of gun death.In these pages, victims are memorialized, politicians are skewered, and vehement pleas to eradicate gun violence are made. Jaw-dropping statistics (40% of all personal guns in the world are owned by US citizens; there are 100 million more guns in the US than there are citizens) intersect with poetic reflections ("Another mall shooting seems normalized in Columbus / Raining outside in Ohio / Raining inside folks panic / Inside hearing shots bust"), all written in Chuck's hand over vibrant, utterly original, neoexpressionist ink and watercolor art.This book is the follow-up to STEWdio the debut trilogy on Chuck D's Enemy Books imprint, in which he invented a new medium—the "naphic grovel"—a bound journal brimming with his observations and reflections of current events in both art and prose. Summer of Hamn is the second release on the imprint.

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  Sadae’s Vlog

  LeoneTK

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  Come check out Sadae’s first vlog!

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  The Happy Prince

  Oscar Wilde

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  The story of "The Happy Prince" has three major themes.
  Firstly it shows that apparent beauty is nothing and the real beauty is to bestow love and sacrifice. Secondly, it discusses that love and sacrifice are two saving forces. Thirdly, it shows that there is a large gap between rich and poor people the rulers and the masses. When the happy prince is alive he lives a happy life without sorrows, he is living a care free life but after his death he sees through a tall Colum that life has another view except happiness and that is helplessness poverty, hypocrisy and corruption of elite and ruling class.
  When a bird swallow comes and stays under the feet of prince he begs for his helps match girl, poor writer…
  The Happy Prince " has been written in fairy tale mode through which he has exposed the exploitation, materialism and corruption of Victorian society. 
  The Happy Prince is social satire prudence says that "the truepurpose of satire is the modification of vices by correction".
  It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Devoted Friend",   "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket".

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  Emmie & Friends: Entirely Emmie...

  Terri Libenson

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  The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series—told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip.  
  Crushes. Camping. 
  MIDDLE SCHOOL 
  These days, Emmie doesn’t feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler. 
  Class-clown Joe’s jokes aren’t landing the way they used to. Who doesn’t love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don’t even seem to care if he’s around. 
  When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together—and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected. 
  New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places.

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  Bleak House - A twisting web of...

  Charles Dickens

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  🤔 Are you fascinated by intricate mysteries that expose society's darkest corners? 
  📚 Do you yearn for a story that masterfully weaves multiple narratives into one epic tale? 
  ⚖️ Are you interested in how justice and power shaped Victorian England? 
  If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING...🎭 Discover the Masterpiece That Changed Victorian Literature Forever 
  In a world where the powerful prey upon the weak and justice moves at a glacial pace, readers find themselves lost in a labyrinth of corruption, scandal, and intrigue. The endless machinations of the law grind away at people's lives, while dark secrets lurk behind every respectable façade in London's fog-shrouded streets. 
  This timeless masterpiece weaves together the lives of an unforgettable cast of characters - from the noble Sir Leicester Dedlock and his mysterious wife to the passionate young heroine Esther Summerson. Through their interconnected stories, we witness how the tentacles of injustice reach from the highest courts to the murkiest slums of Victorian London.Here's What You'll Discover Inside: 
  🏛️ An intricate exploration of the British legal system's corruption 
  💕 A touching romance that defies social boundaries 
  🔍 Multiple narrative perspectives that create a rich tapestry of Victorian life 
  🌫️ Atmospheric descriptions that bring 19th-century London to life 
  👥 Complex characters that reflect the many faces of society 
  And much more...! 
  Scroll up and click the Buy Now button to begin your journey through one of literature's greatest achievements! 📚

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  Tan Kah Kee: Entrepeneur Par...

  JDC Amane

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  In 1890, a teenage Tan Kah Kee left his hometown in Jimei, Fujian, embarking on a journey towards Singapore to join his father’s business. He single-handedly cleared his father’s debts and built thriving rubber and pineapple businesses. He lived through the harsh realities of the Great Depression and two gruelling world wars, barely escaping Japanese capture during World War Two. Despite battling numerous setbacks, he remained a charitable and compassionate man. 
   
  Illustrated by JDC Amane (creator of Lim Bo Seng and Stamford Raffles), Tan Kah Kee: Entrepreneur Par Excellence reveals the illustrious story of the “Rubber King.” Learn about his challenges, triumphs, and unwavering commitment to education and philanthropy. Be inspired by the indomitable spirit of Tan Kah Kee, a visionary leader who shaped the landscape of Singaporean education.

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