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Mr. Single
by R. W. ClingerRealtor Tanner Comb isn’t pleased when he locks himself out of his flat in downtown Pittsburgh after a long Friday at work. It gets better, though, when big, brawny Mag of Magnum Locks arrives to help him unlock his door.Not only is Mag gorgeous, he has a sense of humor, lightening Tanner’s cranky mood. When the door is open, Tanner invites him in for a drink. The two men enjoy a beer together, plus Chinese take-out and some smooth conversation.Tanner is a Mr. Single; someone without a boyfriend, and learns Mag doesn’t have one. But something feels right about Mag, unlike the other guys Tanner’s been attracted to. Is he the right man to remove the label of Mr. Single from Tanner’s current dating life?
Mr. Watson's Chickens
by Jarrett DapierInterrupting Chicken meets Click, Clack, Moo in this zany classic-in-the-making!With rollicking rhythms, nonsensical refrains, and too many chickens to count, this modern classic will inspire unstoppable giggles and endless rereads. Bawka-bawka!Mr. Watson has 456 chickens in the sink, on the bed, in the bread box. When his partner, Mr. Nelson, threatens to leave, Mr. Watson takes his chickens to town to sell only for them to escape! Young readers will follow Mr. Watson all around town as he gathers up his chickens. But, when they're all rounded up, does he have the heart to sell them? Does a different fate await these chickens?This quirky, irresistible book is full of read-aloud fun with its onomatopoeia, rollicking rhythm, and familiar refrains and ends with a touch of sweetness. It has all the makings of a classic, with a farm theme, hilarious refrains, and a familiar narrative structure that unfolds in threes. Librarians, teachers, and parents looking for a new book that feels traditional will love sharing this book with children.A JOY TO REREAD: This is a very classic-feeling storybook. Paired with its funny farm setting and hilarious refrains, this book is sure to inspire countless rereads and endless giggles.PERFECT READ-ALOUD: This book is full of nonsensical sounds and repetition that make it fun to read out loud and invite audience participation. It's a perfect choice for classroom events and laptime reads.LIKE CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, WITH CHICKENS!: With its bouncy refrains and rollicking rhythms, this book will remind readers of classic bestsellers like Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.REALISTIC RELATIONSHIP UNUSUAL IN PICTURE BOOKS: This book features a gay couple at its center, but doesn't call specific attention to it. It simply portrays a healthy relationship between two men (and their chickens!).WRITTEN BY A NEW TALENT WHO REALLY UNDERSTANDS KIDS: This is Jarret Dapier's first book! He's a popular, award-winning teen librarian who works with kids, knows what they like, and is well-versed in the rhythms of the classic children's book—and he has many more stories up his sleeves.DELIGHTFUL, DETAILED DRAWINGS OF OVER 400 CHICKENS!: With hundreds of chickens to find and scenes crammed with action and detail, the pages of this book are chock-full of things to look at. Young readers will spend hours poring over each spread.Perfect for: parents, families looking for LGBTQIA+ stories, fans of funny books
Mrs Everything: If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' New York Times
by Jennifer WeinerTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'An ambitious, immersive novel from the author of In Her Shoes' RED MAGAZINE'Engrossing' SUNDAY MIRRORFrom Jennifer Weiner, the bestselling author of IN HER SHOES and WHO DO YOU LOVE . . . ____________Jo and Bethie couldn't be more different . . . but the world expects them to be the sameGrowing up in 1950s Detroit, the Kaufman sisters' roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tomboy, the bookish rebel with a passion to make the world more fair; Bethie is the pretty, feminine good girl, a would-be star who enjoys the power her beauty confers and dreams of a traditional life.But as the sixties begin, the world around them is changing fast. Soon nothing about their future seems to be what they'd hoped for or expected. Bethie becomes an adventure-loving wild child, while Jo becomes a proper young mother in Connecticut, putting the truth of what - and who - she really desires to one side. Neither woman inhabits the world she dreams of. Is it too late for them to stake a claim on the lives they really want?_____________Find out why everyone's talking about Jennifer Weiner'If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' THE NEW YORK TIMES'You'll love this book and wish she was your friend' MINDY KALING 'Fiercely funny, powerfully smart, and remarkably brave' CHERYL STRAYED'Like Helen Fielding, Weiner balances fresh humour, deft characterisations, and literary sensibility' THE GUARDIAN'Mrs Everything is like Beaches but with mothers and daughters and sisters. I may never recover' JILL GRUNEWALD'Generous and entertaining' Publishers Weekly'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to read it again' TheSkimm'Blends humour and heartbreak to create an irresistible novel' Publishers Weekly'Weiner [is] a marvellously natural storyteller' Publishers Weekly 'Jennifer Weiner has done it again. She has made me feel more emotions than I've felt in a long time' Goodreads reviewer'Beautifully written and heart-touching' Goodreads reviewer
Mrs Everything: If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' New York Times
by Jennifer WeinerTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'You'll love this book and wish she was your friend' MINDY KALING 'If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' THE NEW YORK TIMESFrom Jennifer Weiner, the bestselling author of IN HER SHOES and WHO DO YOU LOVE . . . ____________Jo and Bethie couldn't be more different . . . but the world expects them to be the sameGrowing up in 1950s Detroit, the Kaufman sisters' roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tomboy, the bookish rebel with a passion to make the world more fair; Bethie is the pretty, feminine good girl, a would-be star who enjoys the power her beauty confers and dreams of a traditional life.But as the sixties begin, the world around them is changing fast. Soon nothing about their future seems to be what they'd hoped for or expected. Bethie becomes an adventure-loving wild child, while Jo becomes a proper young mother in Connecticut, putting the truth of what - and who - she really desires to one side. Neither woman inhabits the world she dreams of. Is it too late for them to stake a claim on the lives they really want?____________Find out why Jennifer Weiner is beloved by readers everywhere'Fiercely funny, powerfully smart, and remarkably brave' CHERYL STRAYED'Like Helen Fielding, Weiner balances fresh humour, deft characterisations, and literary sensibility' THE GUARDIAN'Mrs Everything is like Beaches but with mothers and daughters and sisters. I may never recover' JILL GRUNEWALD'Generous and entertaining' Publishers Weekly'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to read it again' TheSkimm'Blends humour and heartbreak to create an irresistible novel' Publishers Weekly'Weiner [is] a marvellously natural storyteller' Publishers Weekly 'Jennifer Weiner has done it again. She has made me feel more emotions than I've felt in a long time' Goodreads reviewer'Beautifully written and heart-touching' Goodreads reviewer
Mrs. Nash's Ashes
by Sarah AdlerA Most Anticipated Summer Read by Today ∙ Barnes & Noble ∙ BookRiot ∙ GoodReads ∙ Culturess ∙ and more!A starry-eyed romantic, a cynical writer, and (the ashes of) an elderly woman take the road trip of a lifetime that just might upend everything they believe about true love.Millicent Watts-Cohen is on a mission. When she promised her elderly best friend that she&’d reunite her with the woman she fell in love with nearly eighty years ago, she never imagined that would mean traveling from D.C. to Key West with three tablespoons of Mrs. Nash&’s remains in her backpack. But Millie&’s determined to give her friend a symbolic happily-ever-after, before it&’s (really) too late—and hopefully reassure herself of love&’s lasting power in the process.She just didn&’t expect to have a living travel companion.After a computer glitch grounds flights, Millie is forced to catch a ride with Hollis Hollenbeck, an also-stranded acquaintance from her ex&’s MFA program. Hollis certainly does not believe in happily-ever-afters—symbolic or otherwise—and makes it quite clear that he can&’t fathom Millie&’s plan ending well for anyone.But as they contend with peculiar bed-and-breakfasts, unusual small-town festivals, and deer with a death wish, Millie begins to suspect that her reluctant travel partner might enjoy her company more than he lets on. Because for someone who supposedly doesn&’t share her views on romance, Hollis sure is becoming invested in the success of their journey. And the closer they get to their destination, the more Millie has to admit that maybe this trip isn&’t just about Mrs. Nash&’s love story after all—maybe it&’s also about her own.
Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing: A Novel
by May SartonSarton&’s most important novel tells the story of a poet in her seventies, whose life is retold episodically during an interview with two writers from a literary magazine Hilary Stevens&’s prolific career includes a provocative novel that shot her into the public consciousness years ago, and an oeuvre of poetry that more recently has consigned her to near-obscurity. Now in the twilight of her life, Hilary, who is both a feminist and a lesbian, is receiving renewed attention for an upcoming collection of poems, one that has brought two young reporters to her Cape Cod home. As Hilary prepares for the conversation, she recalls formative moments both large and small. She then embarks on the interview itself—a witty and intelligent discussion of her life, work, and romantic relationships with men and women. After the journalists have left, Hilary helps a visiting male friend with his anxiety over being gay and imparts wisdom about channeling his own creative passions.This ebook features an extended biography of May Sarton.
Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing: A Novel
by May SartonSarton&’s most important novel tells the story of a poet in her seventies, whose life is retold episodically during an interview with two writers from a literary magazine Hilary Stevens&’s prolific career includes a provocative novel that shot her into the public consciousness years ago, and an oeuvre of poetry that more recently has consigned her to near-obscurity. Now in the twilight of her life, Hilary, who is both a feminist and a lesbian, is receiving renewed attention for an upcoming collection of poems, one that has brought two young reporters to her Cape Cod home. As Hilary prepares for the conversation, she recalls formative moments both large and small. She then embarks on the interview itself—a witty and intelligent discussion of her life, work, and romantic relationships with men and women. After the journalists have left, Hilary helps a visiting male friend with his anxiety over being gay and imparts wisdom about channeling his own creative passions.This ebook features an extended biography of May Sarton.
The Mt. Monadnock Blues: A Novel
by Larry DubersteinJust turned forty and living alone, Tim Bannon is sliding comfortably into midlife crisis when his orphaned niece and nephew arrive on his doorstep. Though Tim loves these two children, he has his doubts about being in loco parentis. For starters, he is gay and the year is 1990--long before the age of gay buddies on primetime TV. 1990 is a time of terror, a time when even perfectly nice people fear they will die from touching a gay friend. If they have one. Nor is it clear that Tim's surviving sister, Erica, and her husband, Earl, are perfectly nice people. Sexy, flaky, undirected Erica and redneck, unapologetically reactionary Earl (who, Tim is sure, shoots his dogs to simplify summer travel plans) have their own doubts about Tim's fitness, and they enjoin a New Hampshire court to take the kids from him. As Tim marshals friends, colleagues, lawyers, and shrinks (Bannon's Queer Army of the Republic) to do battle against Earl and his folksy lawyer Merle, The Mt. Monadnock Blues draws us deeper into an edgy, moving, and often hilarious family tale, played out against the backdrop of a glorious New England summer.
Mucho Macho: Seduction, Desire, and the Homoerotic Lives of Latin Men
by Chris GirmanQuality research-uniquely enhanced by the author&’s personal experience! In one of the first books to examine machismo from the perspective of Latin American and Latino men, Chris Girman relies on a compelling combination of ethnographic research and personal experience to explain how macho men-men like the author himself-regulate and sustain same-sex erotic encounters. Girman incorporates his own sexual experiences with a variety of Latin men into the book, infusing his writing with the unique perspective and vivid description that can only be related by someone who has lived the research he writes about. While most of the literature on Latin American male same-sex desire ignores the significance of the male body in its investigation, this book shows why it is essential to focus on the macho male body and re-evaluates so-called "machismo" to forge a more nuanced description of Latin American masculinity. Girman incorporates his own sexual experiences with a variety of Latin American men into the book, infusing his writing with the unique perspective and vivid descriptions that can only be related by someone who has lived the research he writes about. With this book, you&’ll become familiar with various kinds of Latin-American homosexual behavior. Here&’s a glimpse at what you&’ll find inside: "Machismo, Practice Theorists, and Macho Performance" summarizes previous research on Latin American male [homo]sexuality and defines the author&’s concept of machismo and Latin American masculinity. "Head, Hands, Balls, and Ass" shows why focusing on the body as living matter, rather than metaphor (as is done in so many other books on sexuality), is the ideal point of entry into the study of Latin American male [homo]sexuality and masculinity. This chapter focuses on specific regions of the macho body-head, hands, balls, and ass-to explain how machismo actually promotes, rather than denies, sexual encounters between men. It also shows the importance of the Latin American family as a variable that structures the manner and frequency in which [homo]sexual encounters occur. "The Dominican Tíguere and Hegemonic Masculinities" takes a specific look at a very peculiar form of hegemonic masculinity-relying on cunning more than strength to "come out on top"-that is indigenous to the Dominican Republic. This chapter also tells the stories of five of the author&’s sexual encounters in that nation and discusses the tiguere style of masculine performance. "Desire in a Costa Rican Prison" analyzes the ways in which desire, power, and pleasure are constituted in the Latin American prison environment. "Historical Representations of Same-Sex Desire" examines two short stories-El Matadero (Esteban Echeverria) and Comienza el Desfile (Reinaldo Arenas), which highlight male eroticism as important concepts within discourses on national identity. Both stories conceptualize same-sex desire within specific historical moments and demonstrate how male [homo]sexuality emerges and represents itself not in contrast to the dominant discourse, but within that discourse itself. "Familiar, Familial Voices: Latino Men Speak Out" documents the voices of "gay-identified" Latino men living in Central Texas-men who have come to love other Latin, Black, and Anglo men in the context of very full lives. These men reveal their conceptions of identity, race, performance, resistance, family, pleasure, desire, masculinity, silence, and place. "Performing Matter[s]-Masculinity, the Male Body, and the Evocation of the [non]real" defies the notion that written representations can capture the lived realities of
Mud, Movies, Bullets, and Bulls
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionFour men in need of a helping hand.... When a cowboy finds he has grit in all the wrong places, what is he to do? Meet the man of his dreams, of course. But what will save two cowboys from getting bogged down in the mire? An ex-rodeo cowboy who hates working with Hollywood actors meets a movie star who is looking for something real. Will they get a happy ending, just like in the movies? A redneck ends up injured and stranded, and his old friend comes to the rescue. It's the old story of the one that got away. What will they do to keep each other in their lives--and will it be too late? A professional bull rider is starting to feel his age. When he's injured far from home and his career is threatened, it's up to his best friend to step in and point out the other options. Both men have plans--but will they include each other?First Edition of Mud on Tires published by Torquere Press, 2006.First Edition of Just Like in the Movies published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of Ricochet published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of No Bull published by Torquere Press, 2006.
Mudflowers
by Aley Waterman“A gorgeous depiction of the tender, painful stretching required to love well and expansively, to recast our ideas of romance and family.” — Aimee Wall, author of We, Jane In the year following her mother’s death, Sophie navigates a complicated love triangle between a new flame and a past partner.It’s the west end of Toronto, the apartments are small, and everybody is twenty-seven and making some kind of art. In the wake of her mother’s death, Sophie pays rent by making stained glass mosaics for rich people and plays house with her childhood friend and sometimes-lover, the beautiful boy Alex. Both are from Newfoundland but move easily in this world of crowded patios and DIY movie shoots. When Sophie meets the glamorous poet Maggie, who is the downtown product of a hundred cool queer bars, she falls into a bewildered infatuation, but secrets emerge that threaten to crumble the foundation of her relationship with Alex and Maggie both.A RARE MACHINES BOOK
La muerte de un Rey Pirata: Death of a Pirate King (Los misterios de Adrien English Libros 4 #4)
by Josh LanyonCuando el asesinato hace su aparición en una cena, a quién deberían llamar sino el antiguo amante de Adrien, el guapo detective metido en el armario Jake Riordan, ahora teniente de la policía de Los Ángeles, lo que podría llevar al nuevo novio de Adrien, el sexy profesor de la UCLA Guy Snowden, a cometer su propio asesinato.
Muerte de un Unicornio
by Fátima A. Marqués Nadia DantesLos unicornios fueron descubiertos en el año 2050 pero no eran inocentes o hermosos. Sí, eran blancos, poseían un cuerno capaza de curar las enfermedades y solo salían de sus escondites por una virgen sin embargo hasta aquí se acaban las similitudes entre la realidad y el mito de los unicornios. No ha existido una criatura tan rapaz y corrupta como el unicornio. Destruyeron el mundo y sólo al destruirlos a todos el mundo podrá recuperarse. En verdad agradezco que no sean puros y hermosos, si lo fuesen tal vez me sentiría culpable por todo lo que debo hacerles. No sólo es mi deber, como caballero virgen el cazarlos, es un placer.
Muffled Drum
by ErastesBohemia, 1866They met in a port-side tavern, their lust-filled moments stolen from days of marching and madness. After eighteen months, Captain Rudolph von Ratzlaff and First Lieutenant Mathias Hofmann have decided to run away from everything they hold dear. Resigning their commissions is social suicide, but there's no other choice. Someone will eventually see Rudolph's partiality toward Mathias. Now their plans have gone horribly awry... When Mathias goes to Rudolph's tent after their last battle, his lover looks at him without a hint of recognition. Mathias can hardly believe the man he knew is gone. He wants to fill in so many of Rudolph's missing memories, but the doctor says a shock could result in permanent damage. The pain of seeing Rudolph on a daily basis, when Rudolph doesn't remember their love, is excruciating. Now Mathias must decide whether he wants to fight for the man he loves or forget him completely...43,000 words
Mug Shots
by Keelan EllisWorking in a coffee shop and spending his nights alone is all Neil thinks he can handle after returning from military service. When Detective Macon Chance starts flirting with him, his first reaction is to dismiss it. Rather than admit his attraction, Neil tells himself he finds Chance annoying.But the detective is nothing if not persistent. Despite the obvious spark between them, nothing is simple. Both men have plenty of issues of their own to sort through if they’re going to make it work.
La mujer de tu prójimo
by Gay TaleseLa publicación de La mujer de tu prójimo en 1981 escandalizó a todo un país, revolucionando la percepción de las costumbres sexuales de los estadounidenses y, por extensión, de Occidente. El ya clásico reportaje de Gay Talese aborda uno de los grandes temas de nuestro tiempo de forma magistral, sorprendente y reveladora.Talese se embarcó en una excepcional investigación de la revolución sexual del siglo XX, en la que podemos oír las voces de sus grandes protagonistas: desde partidarios de la censura y ciudadanos escandalizados ante la libertad sexual, pasando por los propietarios de salones de masajes, hasta el fundador de la revista Playboy, Hugh Hefner. Historias de primera mano en las que el autor ve comprometida su intimidad en más de una ocasión con el fin de explorar el papel del sexo en los años posteriores a la revolución de los años setenta. Tan perceptiva como una novela, La mujer de tu prójimo describe minuciosamente el cambiante paisaje sexual y moral previo a la aparición del sida con un talento y una pasión desbordantes. Fascinante y polémico, La mujer de tu prójimo cambió la manera en que nos veíamos a nosotros mismos y a los demás.
Mukt Zale Manvi Ashru: मुक्त झाले मानवी अश्रू
by Rahul Shindeया संग्रहातील कथा लेखकाच्या जशा बाहेरच्या अभ्यासातून, माणसांना भेटण्यातून आल्या आहेत, तशीच त्याला आंतरिक अवस्थेची आणि अनुभवांची जोड आहे. काही अवस्था, वेदना, दुःख आयुष्याचा नेमका अर्थही सांगू पाहतात, खोलवर जाऊन काहीतरी शोधायला प्रवृत्त करतात, त्यातून या कथांचा जन्म झाला आहे. काही कथांना स्पर्धेत पारितोषिकांची थाप मिळाली आहे. कोंडलेल्या वेदनांना मोकळं करण्याची वाट नसली की त्या तीव्र वेदना शरीर-मन पोखरून टाकतात. यातील कथा कोंडलेल्या वेदनांना आणि अश्रूंना मुक्त करणाऱ्या आहेत. वेदनेच्या वादळात ज्यांना आंतरिक अवस्थेचा शोध लागला, अशा ट्रान्सजेंडर, एकल पालक, विधवा, LGBT आणि इतर व्यक्तींच्या कथा समृद्ध करणाऱ्या आहेत. मानवी जीवनाचे, वेदनेच्या पलीकडे काय अस्तित्व आहे, याचा लेखकाने शोध घेतला आहे, याची प्रचिती प्रत्येक कथा वाचताना येते.
A Mule for a Princess
by Deirdre O’dareBobby Estrada is tired of school, rules, and boredom. He wants to have adventures. Eventually he arrives in southwestern New Mexico on foot, tired, and hungry. Orr and Jase, the mule men, give him a job mucking corrals. Six months later he has grown up, learned a lot, and bought a young mule to train. That’s when some exotic visitors show up.Doyle O’Brien, an Irish aristocrat, is dedicated to caring for his young niece for whom he became guardian after her parents were killed in a tragic accident. She was also injured. Young Fiona loves horses and rode well before she became partially paralyzed. When Doyle hears mules are safe and reliable if properly trained, he decides to try to find a small one Fiona can eventually ride. She immediately falls in love with Powwow, the young mule Bobby has begun to train.In Doyle, Bobby sees his dream prince come to life. In time the O’Briens must go home, taking Powwow. Bobby is determined to go, too. Can an Irish aristocrat and a young Latino cowboy find common ground beyond the lust that sizzles between them and make a modern fairy tale come true?
The Mule Man
by Deirdre O’dareOrr Loveless is exactly where he knows he belongs, rescuing and training mules. Despite their reputation, which he feels is undeserved, he knows they are smart, sure footed, and great mounts for trail riding and outdoor adventures. The only thing he lacks is a human partner to share the work and the fun, but he knows his lifestyle is not likely to attract one.Jase Keller has returned to New Mexico, where his forgotten roots remain. With his high finance job destroying him, he desperately needs a big change for this vacation. Only Orr Loveless doesn’t seem to want to take him on a wilderness trip. When they go, it’s the opposite of the farm boy seeing the city for the first time. Jase discovers another life and it’s the one he wants to live ... with Orr by his side.Can Jase persuade a stubborn mule man like Orr that he doesn’t need to be “loveless” any longer?
Mulligan
by Nora RothThe only thing between Jesse Yates and the top of the air hockey leaderboard is Cameron Greene. When Cameron returns home from college unannounced and knocks the win out of Jesse's reach, the last thing Jesse plans to do is strike up a friendship with the guy he dislikes on principle. But Cameron charms Jesse without even seeming to try, and the attraction and friendly rivalry between them soon leads to something more. Everything is perfect until the world as Jesse knows it comes crashing down when Cameron's secrets are revealed. Before Jesse can find his balance, Cameron is gone without a word, leaving Jesse alone with anger and grief--hoping against hope for a second chance.
Mulligans: A Novel
by Charlie David2nd EditionChase never had many friends, but at college, he meets and forms close ties with straight jock Tyler Davidson--a connection he fears he'll lose if he tells Tyler he's gay. Keeping his sexuality secret becomes harder for Chase as he joins Tyler and his family at their idyllic lake house for the summer. It grows more and more difficult for Chase to avoid Tyler's attempts to set him up with girls, and he's tired of making excuses. Chase is ready to embrace the man he is, but he's afraid of what it will cost him. The Davidsons seem like the perfect family, but Chase soon realizes there's trouble in paradise. Tyler's dad, Nathan, has done everything to make a good life for his wife and children--including suppressing his sexuality and denying his needs for years. But like Chase, Nathan is growing weary of living a lie. What begins as an offer of support from Chase grows into an unexpected attraction that will have profound effects on everyone. Chase and the Davidsons are about to learn that there's no such thing as a perfect family, but that perfection isn't a requirement for friendship and love.First Edition published by Palari Publishing LLp, 2010.
Multicultural Queer: Australian Narratives
by Peter A. JacksonExamining the intersections of race, culture, gender, and sexuality, Multicultural Queer: Australian Narratives explores the lives of non-Anglo homosexuals in Australia and the difficulties they encounter establishing themselves in gay and lesbian communities. Through academic analyses, creative genres, and personal narratives, this book describes how lesbians and gay men of ethnic minorities negotiate their sexuality amidst dual cultural forces. Multicultural Queer will help you learn about and understand the challenges that gay and lesbian ethnic minorities face within a Western culture.Discussing the experiences of individuals who have double or triple minority statuses--as gay people, as members of ethnic minorities, and/or as women--this book investigates racial stereotypes and the Australian gay “ideal.” From Multicultural Queer, you will learn why many gay men of Asian ancestry feel sexually unattractive, develop certain habits to make themselves more acceptable to peers, and how they struggle to make sense of negative social experiences. Multicultural Queer contains research and first-hand accounts that give you insight into current efforts to explain and combat the exclusion of minorities, such as: the relationship between race and sexuality issues related to self-esteem of gay Asian men as determined by their identification with Asian and/or gay communities common cinematic tropes and theoretical discourses used to depict and define Asians as mostly heterosexual or sexually deviant because of their ethnicity how anti-Semitism and racism are reflected in lesbian communities and how they relate to issues of privilege, invisibility, and exclusion dilemmas, concerns, and strategies for integrating multiculturalism and multisexuality in educational institutions to combat homophobiaProviding a background on immigration to Australia, multiculturism policies, and general facts about the country, Multicultural Queer offers you a complete look at the diversity of Australian society. This insight will help you understand the feelings, stereotypes, and attitudes toward ethnic and sexual minorities and how they deal with their sexual and ethnic multiplicity.
Mundo Cruel: Stories
by Luis Negron Suzanne Jill LevineLuis Negrón's debut collection reveals the intimate world of a small community in Puerto Rico joined together by its transgressive sexuality. The writing straddles the shifting line between pure, unadorned storytelling and satire, exploring the sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking nature of survival in a decidedly cruel world.
El mundo y otros lugares
by Jeanette WintersonLa primera colección de relatos de la desafiante y provocadora Jeanette Winterson, considerada por muchos como la Virginia Woolf contemporánea. Es costumbre de Jeanette Winterson desmontar el mundo tal y como lo conocemos para reinventarlo a imagen y semejanza de sus protagonistas. De los diecisiete cuentos aquí reunidos emergen geografías desconcertantes, emociones que resultan familiares y extrañas al mismo tiempo, caminos donde la imaginación juega con una escritura viva hasta la provocación. Los hombres y mujeres que llenan estas páginas se revelan como seres improbables pero siempre intrigantes, como el profesional que trabaja de soñador en una sociedad donde está prohibido dormir, las dos mujeres que se embarcan en una relación sexual caníbal, el infeliz que vive en una casa cuyas habitaciones se empeñan en desaparecer, o la niña que sueña con tener un conejo de pelo blanco y corazón negro que muerda a la gente que laignora... personas que anda por el estrecho sendero que separa la libertad de la rutina, y que el talento de Winterson rescata para todos sus lectores. «Cada vez que tomas una decisión importante, hay una partede ti que sigue viviendo esa otra vida que dejaste atrás.»Jeanette Winterson La crítica ha dicho sobre la novela...«Poético, emotivo, El mundo y otros lugares es una presentación del universo Winterson en pequeñas dosis.»Juan Manuel Freire, Dominical de El Periódico de Cataluña «Buena parte de los universos que hallamos en sus obras más extensas se dan cita en El mundo y otros lugares.»M. Ángeles Cabré, Babelia Y sobre la autora...«Winterson [...] a través de la heterodoxia de sus textos, dinamita categorías, vocabularios y convenciones tristes. Una escritora maravillosa.»Marta Sanz, Babelia «Jeanette Winterson es una fuerza desatada de la naturaleza. Ella sola es el cambio climático entero.»Carmen Morán Breña, El País «Mientras la mayoría de autores y autoras se limitan a regurgitar la imaginación de sus antecesores, [...] esta inglesa rebelde se pone la literatura por montera y la reinventa.»M. Ángeles Cabré, Babelia «Una autora de extraordinaria sensibilidad cuya obra es devota de Virginia Woolf.»Jacinto Antón, El País «Una escritora outsider de referencia en Inglaterra.»Esther L. Calderón, Divinity «Lo que es seguro es que Jeanette Winterson siempre podrá seguir evolucionando; evocar nuevos paisajes, nuevos cuerpos, nuevas personalidades, es parte de su naturaleza.»Harper's Bazaar
Murder and Mayhem (Murder and Mayhem #1)
by Rhys FordDead women tell no tales. Former cat burglar Rook Stevens stole many a priceless thing in the past, but he's never been accused of taking a life--until now. It was one thing to find a former associate inside Potter's Field, his pop culture memorabilia shop, but quite another to stumble across her dead body. Detective Dante Montoya thought he'd never see Rook Stevens again--not after his former partner falsified evidence to entrap the jewelry thief and Stevens walked off scot-free. So when he tackled a fleeing murder suspect, Dante was shocked to discover the blood-covered man was none other than the thief he'd fought to put in prison and who still makes his blood sing. Rook is determined to shake loose the murder charge against him, even if it means putting distance between him and the rugged Cuban-Mexican detective who brought him down. If one dead con artist wasn't bad enough, others soon follow, and as the bodies pile up around Rook's feet, he's forced to reach out to the last man he'd expect to believe in his innocence--and the only man who's ever gotten under Rook's skin.