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Resurrection Man
by K. Z. SnowBad enough Elijah Colter's life of comfort comes to an abrupt end when he's seventeen and his family discovers he's gay. Bad enough he must live out of his car and turn tricks. But when his perfect boyfriend, Alonzo, becomes the victim of a drive-by shooting, Elijah plummets into suicidal depression. The concepts of trust and hope become more alien to him than ever. All that keeps Elijah going is a promise he made: that he would look after Alonzo's stepdad, Dizzy, who's on the verge of losing his house. Diz and Elijah become companions in homelessness--until Elijah discovers a program for throwaway LGBT youth. Through it he secures an apartment... then loses it after a year. He's kept his promise, though, and until he can get back on his feet, he's resigned to joining Dizzy in the abandoned factory the older man calls home. One fall day, a pair of new presences in Elijah's life promise to shape his future: Michael, an outreach volunteer, and Alonzo's ghost. Both prompt Elijah to decide which of his dreams to pursue, which to cast aside, and just how much he can dare to believe in love, and in himself, again.
Rethinking Gender: An Illustrated Exploration
by Louie LäugerA lively, informative, and engaging guide to gender by an author-illustrator who helps readers understand the multiplicity of answers to &“What even is gender?&”Queer, cisgender, transgender, nonbinary, androgynous, maverique, intergender, genderfluid. Louie and their cat (a.k.a. &“Cat&”) take you on a journey through the world of gender—without claiming to have it all figured out or knowing the perfect definition for this widely complex subject. Gender is tricky to understand because it&’s a social construct intersecting with many other parts of our identity, including class, race, age, religion. For a long time, people thought of gender as binary: male/female, pirate/princess, sports/shopping. Now, we&’re starting to understand it&’s not that simple. That&’s what this book is about: figuring out what gender means, one human being at a time, and giving us new ways to let the world know who we are.Boy, girl, either/or, neither/nor, everything in between: gender is a spectrum, and it&’s hard to know where you fit, especially when your position isn&’t necessarily fixed—and the spectrum keeps expanding. That&’s where Rethinking Gender can help: it gives you a toolbox for empathy, understanding, and self-exploration. Louie&’s journey includes a deep dive into the historical context of LGBTQIA+ rights activism and the evolution of gender discourse, politics, and laws—but it also explores these ideas through the diversity of expressions and experiences of people today.In Rethinking Gender Louie offers a real-world take on what it means to be yourself, see yourself, and see someone else for who they are, too. Questions explored in Rethinking Gender include: What is cisgender? Dysphoria? Non-binary? Intersex? Intersectionality?Are sex and gender biological? Cultural? Social? Personal?What do race, religion, age, and education have to do with it?How do we recognize stereotypes, and what can we do about them?Do physical characteristics determine sex, and, if not, what does?How common is it not to fit in the box checked M or F?When is surgery or medical intervention called for, and who gets to decide?How have ideas about gender changed over time?What is gender identity, how do we know ours, and how do we talk to someone whose gender is different from our own?
Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement (American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century)
by Marc SteinRethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a new narrative history of U.S. gay and lesbian activism, drawing on primary research in the field and the best scholarship on the history of the gay and lesbian movement. Focusing on four decades of social, cultural, and political change in the second half of the twentieth century, Stein examines the changing agendas, beliefs, strategies, and vocabularies of a movement that encompassed diverse actions, campaigns, ideologies, and organizations. From the homophile activism of the 1950s and 1960s, through the rise of gay liberation and lesbian feminism in the 1970s, to the multicultural and AIDS activist movements of the 1980s, Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a strong foundation for understanding gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer politics today. Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a short, accessible overview of an important and transformational struggle for social change, highlighting key individuals and events, influential groups and networks, strong alliances and coalitions, difficult challenges and obstacles, major successes and failures, and the movement’s lasting effects on the country. This volume will be valued by everyone interested in gay and lesbian history, the history of social movements, and the history of the United States.
Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement (American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century)
by Marc SteinNow in its second edition, Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides an accessible overview of an important and transformational struggle for social change, highlighting key individuals and events, influential groups and organizations, major successes and failures, and the movement’s lasting effects and unfinished work. Focusing on four decades of social, cultural, and political change in the second half of the twentieth century, Marc Stein examines the changing agendas, beliefs, strategies, and vocabularies of a movement that encompassed diverse actions, campaigns, ideologies, and organizations. From the homophile activism of the 1950s and 1960s through the rise of gay liberation and lesbian feminism in the 1970s to the multicultural and AIDS activist movements of the 1980s, this book provides a strong foundation for understanding gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer politics today. This new edition reflects the substantial changes in the field since the book’s original publication eleven years ago. Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement will be valued by everyone interested in LGBTQ struggles, the politics of movement activism, and the history of social justice in the United States.
Retour aux origines
by Charlie Cochet Myriam AbbasKelly Sutton, jeune homme enthousiaste , mais qui ne prend pas de risques est un interne américain à la Photonic Royal Society à la Nouvelle Londres. Il travaille sur le Projet Mars depuis plus d’un an, une mission gardée si secrète par la société que même Kelly ne sait pas exactement ce que c’est. Ce que Kelly sait, c’est que sa contribution à cette tâche profitera à l’humanité, et ça lui suffit. Le monde de Kelly se retrouve bouleversé quand le comportement de son mentor l’inquiète et l’amène à enquêter puis à tomber par hasard sur une vérité diabolique. Ce qui est censé être un projet pour faire progresser la vie humaine s’avère être une entreprise capable de destruction massive. La terrifiante réalité force Kelly à choisir entre détourner le regard pour garder son travail, comme il l’a toujours fait, ou risquer sa carrière et même sa vie pour faire ce qui est juste en sauvant l’homme qui a conquis son cœur.
Return of the Chauffeur’s Son (Movie Magic Romances #1)
by Tara LainLuca McGrath may be returning to Napa Valley, California, as a promising chef with dreams of starting his own restaurant and winery, but his heart still lives with the bad-boy son of a billionaire, James Armstrong. Luca spent his childhood playing games with the golden boy of California society, so blinded by James he barely noticed the dark, quiet lure of his conservative older brother, Dylan Armstrong. But now Luca’s home, and his own powers of attraction are enough to make James question his dedicated heterosexuality and his promised marriage to a wealthy and powerful businesswoman. The obvious attraction between Luca and James spurs Dylan into action—but he’s fighting a huge secret. While Luca dreamed of James, Dylan dreamed of Luca. When Luca gets caught in the struggle between the brothers and gets accused of culinary espionage he’s ready to chuck the fairy tale—unable to even imagine Dylan’s power to make his dreams come true.
Return to Atsileigh
by Deirdre O’DareSequel to Treading Dangerous GroundSome years ago, an event now called Hightower’s Betrayal ended the existing settlement of old world Native Americans on the obscure world of Atsileigh. But was Hightower the betrayer or the betrayed?Floyd Jaxon, Nathan No Horses, and Jamison Hightower, nephew of the earlier Hightower, meet as cadets at the Unifleet Training base. They alternately razz each other and share in some steamy interludes as they are drawn into the growing plot to mark Hightower’s Betrayal with a return to Atsileigh.Can their budding friendship withstand the dangers and demands they must face? Will Nate’s contempt for the Hightower name destroy any chances for a long term connection among them? The future looms ahead, filled with threat and promise. How the three young men grow to deal with it and each other will impact them all.
Return to Blackmont Ridge
by Edward KendrickHis name is Cailean and he's a wolf shifter. However, he believes he is Tom Clayton, a popular author of mystery and paranormal books.One night he meets Gib, a seemingly homeless man, and offers him shelter in the lobby of his condo building. Gib takes advantage of that to visit Tom and tell him its time for him to come home, his real home. Baffled, because his condo is his home, Tom angrily tells Gib to leave, which he does, suggesting he consider two things -- Cailean and Blackmont.Then, Tom has a dream about a shifter called Cailean who is banished from his pack for being a deviant. Gib is also in the dream, only his name is Gerulf.Gerulf, still posing as Gib, returns to talk with Tom and is able to convince him the dream is in fact a memory of his earlier life resurfacing, that his true name is indeed Cailean, and that they had been lovers before his banishment, twelve years previously. It will take more than that, however, to awaken all of Cailean's memories. First, he must return to the pack's village at Blackmont Ridge to meet his father, the Alpha of the pack.What ensues might change Cailean and Gerulf's lives forever -- if they survive.NOTE: Story contains talk of rape and incest.
Return to Blackwater House: a haunting psychological suspense thriller that will keep you gripped for 2022
by Vikki PatisYou can run from your past, but you can't hide forever...Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget.She has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she's proud of, and now the house of her dreams.But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface.Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year's Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past - or Ava might never come home safely...A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper.'Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!' Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm'Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists' Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One'Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn't put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of The Island House
Return to Blackwater House: a haunting psychological suspense thriller that will keep you gripped for 2022
by Vikki PatisYou can run from your past, but you can't hide forever...Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget.She has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she's proud of, and now the house of her dreams.But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface.Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year's Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past - or Ava might never come home safely...A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper.'Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!' Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm'Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists' Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One'Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn't put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of The Island House
Return to Blackwater House: a haunting psychological suspense thriller that will keep you gripped for 2022
by Vikki PatisYou can run from your past, but you can't hide forever... Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget. She has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she's proud of, and now the house of her dreams. But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface. Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year's Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past - or Ava might never come home safely... A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper.'Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!' Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm'Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists' Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One'Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn't put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of The Island HouseREADERS LOVE RETURN TO BLACKWATER HOUSE:'Full of suspense and twisty turns with an unexpected ending''Really intriguing - I really couldn't put it down''A brilliant suspense read that'll challenge perceptions''I loved this gripping, atmospheric story and found it hard to put down''You really need to add this one to your reading list'(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Return to Eschaton: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Sha MoKuangYunIn his previous life, although the young master of the Shen family, Shen Xiu Lin, was in the apocalypse, he awakened the powerful Lightning Element ability. He should have a bright future, but was betrayed by his lover, dying in the mouth of a zombie.Even though that lover was a man, he had treated her as his wife and protected her for five whole years. She only waited for her cultivation to succeed, but she didn't expect that for the sake of the clan she belonged to, she would ally with the other three families and end up dying for him!He had personally witnessed his loved ones grow old, or even die from illness, as a result of his own death.Before returning to the apocalypse, Shen Xiu Lin swore that for those who owed him and wanted to harm his Shen family, he would return them tenfold, no less than a thousand times, no less!He had originally thought that he would never love her again in this life, but unexpectedly, a cold and mysterious man appeared. It was as if there were countless secrets on his body, which gradually attracted his attention … That person's name was Dongfang Xian.It turned out that love wasn't just about protection. True love should be the hands of a child, shoulder to shoulder with him, roaming the world, laughing at the magnificence of the world …
Return to Eschaton: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Sha MoKuangYunIn his previous life, although the young master of the Shen family, Shen Xiu Lin, was in the apocalypse, he awakened the powerful Lightning Element ability. He should have a bright future, but was betrayed by his lover, dying in the mouth of a zombie.Even though that lover was a man, he had treated her as his wife and protected her for five whole years. She only waited for her cultivation to succeed, but she didn't expect that for the sake of the clan she belonged to, she would ally with the other three families and end up dying for him!He had personally witnessed his loved ones grow old, or even die from illness, as a result of his own death.Before returning to the apocalypse, Shen Xiu Lin swore that for those who owed him and wanted to harm his Shen family, he would return them tenfold, no less than a thousand times, no less!He had originally thought that he would never love her again in this life, but unexpectedly, a cold and mysterious man appeared. It was as if there were countless secrets on his body, which gradually attracted his attention … That person's name was Dongfang Xian.It turned out that love wasn't just about protection. True love should be the hands of a child, shoulder to shoulder with him, roaming the world, laughing at the magnificence of the world …
Return to Eschaton: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Sha MoKuangYunIn his previous life, although the young master of the Shen family, Shen Xiu Lin, was in the apocalypse, he awakened the powerful Lightning Element ability. He should have a bright future, but was betrayed by his lover, dying in the mouth of a zombie.Even though that lover was a man, he had treated her as his wife and protected her for five whole years. She only waited for her cultivation to succeed, but she didn't expect that for the sake of the clan she belonged to, she would ally with the other three families and end up dying for him!He had personally witnessed his loved ones grow old, or even die from illness, as a result of his own death.Before returning to the apocalypse, Shen Xiu Lin swore that for those who owed him and wanted to harm his Shen family, he would return them tenfold, no less than a thousand times, no less!He had originally thought that he would never love her again in this life, but unexpectedly, a cold and mysterious man appeared. It was as if there were countless secrets on his body, which gradually attracted his attention … That person's name was Dongfang Xian.It turned out that love wasn't just about protection. True love should be the hands of a child, shoulder to shoulder with him, roaming the world, laughing at the magnificence of the world …
Return to Isis (Isis Rising #1)
by Jean StewartThe year is 2093. In this fantasy zone where sword and superstition meet sci-fi adventure, two women make a daring escape to freedom. Whit, a bold warrior from an Amazon nation, rescues Amelia from a dismal world where females are either breeders or drones. Together, they journey over grueling terrain, to the shining world of Artemis, and in their struggle to survive, find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other. But it is in the safety of Artemis, Whit's home colony, that danger truly lurks. For beneath Amelia's haunting dreams hides a secret which cannot be allowed to surface. A secret of Isis, the colony mysteriously destroyed ten years earlier. And in the ruins of Isis is the ghost of a fallen Leader who has been waiting for Amelia's return.
Return to Nevèrÿon (Return to Nevèrÿon #4)
by Samuel R. DelanySlavery is outlawed, Nevèrÿon is free, and Gorgik the Liberator must revisit the mines for a final struggle where he himself was once a slaveAlone in a deserted castle in the Nevèrÿon countryside, a great warrior and a young barbarian meet at midnight to tell each other tales from their intersecting lives. But are they really alone? And, if they aren&’t, what will it mean for Nevèrÿon . . . ?The three stories in this volume end Samuel R. Delany&’s Return to Nevèrÿon saga and cycle. But they are also its beginning—taking us back to the start of Gorgik&’s epic—although, from what we&’ve learned from the others, even that has become an entirely new story, though not a word in it has been changed . . .This ebook features an illustrated biography of Samuel R. Delany including rare images from his early career.
Return to Nevèrÿon: Tales of Nevèrÿon, Neveryóna, Flight from Nevèrÿon, and Return to Nevèrÿon (Return to Nevèrÿon)
by Samuel R. DelanyA four-volume &“postmodern sword-and-sorcery&” epic from a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author (The Washington Post Book World).Tales of Nevèrÿon: After his parents are killed during a political coup, Gorgik is taken into captivity and forced to work the government obsidian mines in Nevèrÿon&’s Faltha Mountains. Years later, he is sold to serve one of the royal families, and eventually the army. When he is finally free, he leads a rebellion against Nevèrÿon&’s rulers to end the tyranny of slavery. Neveryóna: Or, The Tale of Signs and Cities: One of the few in Nevèrÿon who can read and write, Pryn escapes her village on the back of a dragon. On her journey across the civil war–torn land, Pryn has a fateful encounter with Gorgik the Liberator, whom she finds herself fighting beside in his war against slavery. Flight from Nevèrÿon: A smuggler, witness, and worshipper of Gorgik the Liberator follows his idol&’s bloody trail on a quest to meet him. But a disease has ravaged Nevèrÿon. Men, rich and poor, are dying. The illness seems to have first come from the Bridge of Lost Desire, a hangout for male and female prostitutes, and is spreading fast. With no hope of recovery or cure, it will change Nevèrÿon&’s sexual and political landscape forever. Return to Nevèrÿon: Slavery is outlawed and the land is finally free. At a deserted castle in the countryside, as Gorgik the Liberator regales a young barbarian about his deeds, he prepares to return to the mines where his own slavery began for one final battle.
Return to Sender
by Morgan James Ashlyn KaneEmerson Blackburn really screwed up this time. He's finally pissed off Jonah, the sweet, patient, funny boyfriend he's loved as long as he can remember, to the point that Jonah isn't even speaking to him. Emerson hasn't felt this awful since the summer after graduation when Jonah ruined their college plans by running off on a cross-country trip without even saying goodbye. Jonah isn't just angry. He's furious and hurt. Devastated, even, because he's completely in love with Emerson, but although they've been together for a year, Emerson still doesn't trust him. The full weight of their past mistakes drags Jonah and Emerson into memories of happier--and lonelier--times, but wallowing in their guilt isn't solving the problems. The only way to move forward is to learn from the past... but someone still has to be the first to apologize.
Return to Sender
by Roberta BlablanskiCollege professor and website designer Drew Hampton has had only one great love in his life. A loner as a teen, he found solace in art, his self-styled mullet, and the television show ALF. Then a new boy moved in next door, and he discovered love.Mechanic Wes Harrison was thrown into adult responsibility at a young age. He’s managed to build a good life through hard work and determination; however, he hasn’t been in a relationship since high school.Drew and Wes were deeply in love thirty years ago, but then they were torn apart. Unlucky at relationships after their separation, both men treasured memories of their one true love.Fate intervenes and gives them a second chance. Will they rekindle their once great love and find happiness, or has too much time gone by?
Return to the Mountain (The\mountains Ser.)
by P. D. SingerThe Mountains: Book FiveCaddy Gary Richardson hungers for the lush life of the wealthy golfers he escorts around the course at Wapiti Creek. The contrast between his tiny trailer at the edge of a mountain town and the luxurious ski and golf resort is something he's learned to live with but not like. Gary wants the fancy condo and late-model car not just for himself but for his childhood friend turned lover, Seth Morgan. He'd settle for security for the two of them, but even that seems out of reach. Seth is content with Gary and enough spare cash for greens fees at municipal golf courses. Going pro is beyond his means, even if he plays well enough to win on the championship resort courses. Gary would do anything to fulfill Seth's dreams, even things he'd rather keep to himself. When an unheard of opportunity knocks, Gary can answer or resign himself to living on tips from affluent tourists. But Seth can't live with that answer when it means his trust has been betrayed. He has to let go and hope the man he loves will find his way home.
Returning to the Werewolf
by Holly DayLex Gray was in love once. He was young and gave his heart to Cash Udolph, who he believed would be with him forever. When his world fell apart, Cash was nowhere to be found. Lex left Warwood, the tiniest village ever placed on a map, and swore never to come back. Seventeen years later, he's there to attend his grandmother's funeral.Lex needs to get out of Warwood, but driving in the middle of the night might not have been his best idea. A naked man jumps up on the road only to turn into a wolf before his eyes, and Lex slams the brakes hard enough to slide off the road. When Cash is called in to sort a situation with a human, he never expected the human to be his Lex. He's been given a second chance, but Lex wants to leave as soon as possible. Can Cash convince Lex to allow him back into his life before the tow truck gets there?
Reunion
by Barry BrennesselA small French city. A park near Tokyo. The Czech countryside. London at night. Lost loves and found loves. Fear and courage. Reflections. Rejections. Reconciliations. Romance.These interconnected stories follow the adventures of Brian, Ondrej, Yuji, Jason, and others as they navigate the tumultuous path of life and love.
Reunited
by Andrew GreyBack in high school, nobody noticed quiet nerd Kevin Howard. But everybody noticed handsome, athletic, and ultrapopular jock Clay Northrup. They had nothing in common and lived in different worlds. But a lot can change in fifteen years, and when they meet again at their high school reunion, Clay is no longer the big man on campus, and Kevin isn’t hiding in a corner anymore. Can they put aside who they were? Can one night really lead to forever?
Revelations (Talking in Code)
by Ariel TachnaPrequel to Talking in CodeSpanning the six years before the events of Talking in Code, this collection of short stories recounts highlights of how Richard, Tim, and Eric fell in love—and into bed. These seven tales reveal the early adventures of the two former Navy SEALs, an expert sniper, and their paramilitary organization, Strike Force Omega. Between dangerous missions and their aftermath, the three men find time to explore the limits of their relationship and what it might become, whether it’s blistering physical passion or something with the potential to run much deeper—something that will see them through their most difficult battles.
Revelations in the Dark
by Ariel TachnaJacob harbors a flame for his handsome co-worker, Mattias; a useless emotion, he's sure, because Mattias is obviously straight and paired up with the gorgeous, bubbly Nicole. But somethingJacob sees in a dark movie theater makes him think his obsession isn't so hopeless after all.Jacob harbors a flame for his handsome co-worker, Mattias; a useless emotion, he's sure, because Mattias is obviously straight and paired up with the gorgeous, bubbly Nicole. But something Jacob sees in a dark movie theater makes him think his obsession isn't so hopeless after all.