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LJ is a young adult who's story starts in college, he's one of very few who made it out of Alphabet City. He chronicles life in the 26 block radius where he talks about life in the inner city. From gang life to drug dealing, violence and the everyday struggles that go on, he details the breakdown of the neighborhood from a broad perspective. He talks about leaving and doing whatever he can to never go back as the loss of someone important in his life changed his whole mindset on how he wants to live. Step into the mind of a troubled teen who made it in a place where you either get stuck there, die on the streets or end up in prison.

Jermaine and Shameka are young teens who have lived a life that not many could even imagine in such a short time. The best friends chronicle their personal lives while living in Alphabet City. They talk about their daily battles and struggles to get by, home life, school and how their mental health is scarred. What they see and the adult decisions they have to make daily to survive is insurmountable. Their experiences will make you realize, not every kid has it easy and that more has to be done to protect them.

Bad Fan Fiction is a collection of original fan fiction stories with ridiculous premises, amateurish prose, and needlessly specific references to minuscule aspects of the IP off which they're based. We’ve written every story to make you laugh, shake your head, and whisper "my god" in earnest. There are also pictures, because you're never too old for pictures. This is the perfect book to throw on your coffee table for guests, slip in the bathroom for when your phone’s charging, or read aloud for your friends to laugh and jeer at. Truly a book for all seasons. The Second Edition includes a new foreword by Tess Dugan, 70% fewer typos, and the same Smut-Free Guarantee from the first ed ...

Este libro contiene fábulas de animales del autor Herminio Almendros. Incluye: 1. La zorra comilona 2. El borriquillo y el lobo 3. La ranita verde y el pato 4. El perro, el gallo y la zorra 5. ¡Qué susto! 6. La liebre y el guanajo 7.La lechuza y el grillo 8. La paz de los animales 9. La riña del oso y el león 10. Los cazadores amigos 11. El mono y el conejo 12. La jicotea y el águila 13. La gallinita Dorada 14. El león y el mosquito 15. La hormiga y la paloma 16. El camello y el cerdito 17. El más pillo 18. La zorra sin cola 19. El chivito y el lobo 20. El gato y la zorra 21. El león y el ratón 22. El conejo y el erizo 23. Ni ratón ni pájaro 24. El mono se subi ...

Dr. Patrician Ann Mulligan shares her experiences, knowledge, and wisdom with three couples that are having trouble re-kindling their fire and passion that they once had for each other. Dr. P.A.M. also shares with them her own personal "Come to Jesus Moment."

So here we are again in another tale of Gregory A. Simms aka "Gwizz" aka G. In this tale, now two years after that tragic night at the bodega, G-wizz is sentenced to ten years in prison. During this tale of acceptance and faith. G learns that he must trust someone sometimes, if he is to survive prison life. New friends are added to the story. As well as a familiar foe resurfaces to wreak havoc. What does the future hold for Mr. Simms? Let's turn the page and continue this tale. Thank you!

LOVE COMES LATELY As a widower nearing retirement, Garrett often finds himself thinking of the past. When a business trip for his widely successful company lands him near a town wnere he once lived, he finds himself comparing the present to the memories etched in his mind, Taking a day to reminisce, he wanders into a local World War II museum, where he discovers an unclaimed war metal. Feeling it is his mission to find and notify the rightful owner, he begins his search, meeting many characters along the way. What he dosen't expect is to come across the beautiful Angela. Will she be the woman who can open his heart again and remind him of the importance of loes?

Lucy Goose is a twelve-year-old gosling who discovers that computers have replaced all the fine arts teachers at the academy. She must overcome fear to lead the fight for the creative freedom of Gooseria. Her odyssey begins on the dangerous “River of Reality” in hopes of joining forces with her teachers at the magical Crystal Lake. “Sisterhood of the Flying Goose” is based on the real struggle to keep the Fine Arts in our schools. Through her main character, Rieth explores the impact of a one-size-fits-all educational system and the ongoing battle of teachers versus online computer screens.