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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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  Tegan and Sara: Junior High

  Tegan Quin, Sara Quin

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  From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle-grade graphic audiobook narrated by the authors and a full cast. The program features original Tegan and Sara music and sound design throughout the program, and a bonus conversation with Tillie Walden, the illustrator of the graphic novel, discussing the process of adapting the graphic novel into an audiobook. Tegan and Sara: Junior High explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters. Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to face side-by-side, just like they've always faced things. But growing up also means growing apart, as Tegan and Sara make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. For the first time ever, they ask who one sister is without the other.Set in the present day, this effervescent blend of fiction and autobiography offers a glimpse at the two sisters before they became icons, exploring their shifting relationship, their own experiences coming out, and the first steps of their musical journey.A prequel of sorts to the authors' bestselling adult memoir High School, now an eight-episode Freevee television series!A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  Harrow County Omnibus Volume 1...

  Tyler Crook, Cullen Bunn

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  "The first half of the highly acclaimed, Eisner-nominated horror fantasy tale.Emmy always knew that the woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts and monsters. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures--and to the land itself--in a way she never imagined.Collects issues 1-16 of Harrow County.Performed by Dawn Ursula, Taylor Coan, Khaya Fraites, Robb Moreira, Jeri Marshall, Eric Messner, Todd Scofield, Mecca Rogers, Lolita Horne, Scott McCormick, Ian Russell, Andrew Mimms, Nanette Savard, Ken Jackson, KenYatta Rogers, Jenna Sharpe, Marni Penning, Tanja Milojevic, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Holly Adams, Karen Novack, Colleen Delany, Torian Brackett, Joey Sourlis, Dan Delgado, Keith Richards and Terence Aselford."

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  Balidaan - Munshi Premchand -...

  Munshi Premchand

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  Balidaan - Munshi Premchand - बलिदान - मुंशी प्रेमचंद  
  🎧 “Balidaan - बलिदान” is a thought-provoking short story written by legendary Hindi author Munshi Premchand, known for his deep insight into social issues and human values. In this emotionally moving audiobook, we explore the life of Harkhu, a poor farmer who is ready to sacrifice everything for justice and the well-being of his loved ones. 
  Set against the backdrop of rural India, this story delves into powerful themes of selfless sacrifice, moral courage, and social justice. Premchand skillfully showcases how ordinary people face extraordinary choices, reflecting the struggles of the underprivileged in a deeply unjust society. 
  📖 Balidaan is not just a story—it's a mirror to our social conscience and one of Premchand’s most impactful works on ethical dilemmas and compassion. 
  Perfect for lovers of Hindi literature, social realism, and meaningful storytelling. 
   📖 "बलिदान" - एक दिलचस्प कहानी जो समाज में न्याय की महत्वपूर्णता को उजागर करती है। इस कहानी में, हम जानेंगे कि कैसे एक साधारण आदमी अपने न्याय के लिए अपने प्रियजनों के लिए बलिदान करने को तैयार हो जाता है।  
  🌟 मुख्य बातें:  
  न्याय की महत्वपूर्णता: न्याय के लिए आदमी की प्रतिबद्धता। 
   प्रेम और समर्पण: प्रियजनों के लिए अपने जीवन की बलिदान की प्रेरणा।  
  सामाजिक नैतिकता: समाज में न्याय के महत्व की उपेक्षा नहीं की जानी चाहिए। 
  Munshi Premchand, born as Dhanpat Rai on July 31, 1880, in Lamhi village near Varanasi, was a great Hindi writer. He lost his parents early and faced many hardships. He worked as a teacher and later in the education department. His works focused on poverty, caste, and social issues. He wrote 30+ novels and 300+ stories. His famous works include Godaan, Nirmala, and Kafan.

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  Magical Sweet Gula

  Johanes Park, Jessica Leman

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  Gula Gulali is a magical girl with the power to turn the things around her into cakes and sweets! But she is a Magi living in the non-magical realm of Terra, where her bright pink hair and pointed ears make her stick out like a sore thumb in the regular school she attends. 
   
  When another young Magi joins Gula’s school, his weird behaviour draws far too much attention to the Magi who are already facing prejudice from Terrans. Now, Gula has to navigate friendships, suspicious schoolmates, and a series of magical mishaps — all while the success of a school drama production is at stake! Will she find acceptance and belonging, or will she have to give up her magic to fit in?

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  Fate: Part VII - Defy (Yaoi MM...

  Kai Aubrey

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  The day of the royal wedding has arrived. 
  Prince Cecil is to cement his imperial alliance by marrying the foreign princess, but she is unaware of his illicit love for her brother, heir to the rival throne. 
  As the time comes to say his vows, a strange feeling wells up within him like a building wildfire. With each passing moment, it grows larger, swelling into an inferno of confidence. 
  The crowd stares in stunned silence as he turns toward the man he truly desires. In this moment, Cecil needs only one thing: to be free. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For more stories, visit www.KaiAubrey.com.

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