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Moishe “Mushy” Luftmensch, age 10 and a half, has a big problem: He’s a very good kid...in a very bad world (and we mean very, very bad! We’re talking “tangerine peanut butter and garlic milkshakes” bad!). When Mushy proves to be too good for his, well...own good...he’s summarily shipped off to a special camp for “good eggs” like him. It’s no surprise we end up at a particularly unique camp where kids like Mushy are turned from really good to really bad...just like they’re supposed to be.

In the context of slavery, science is usually associated with slaveholders’ scientific justifications of racism. But abolitionists were equally adept at using scientific ideas to discredit slaveholders. Looking beyond the science of race, The Science of Abolition shows how Black and white scientists and abolitionists drew upon a host of scientific disciplines - from chemistry, botany, and geology, to medicine and technology - to portray slaveholders as the enemies of progress.

Renowned for his cool reason vis-à-vis the pitfalls and clichés of racial discourse, Randall Kennedy - Harvard professor of law and author - gives us a keen and shrewd analysis of the complex relationship between the first Black president and his African American constituency.

Belton Piedmont and Bernard Belgrave begin their lives as childhood friends, but that friendship is not bound to last. Belton (modeled on Booker T. Washington) is an African American integrationist; Bernard (modeled on W. E. B. Du Bois) is a biracial militant, and their lives, like their politics, quickly diverge. When they do meet again, at a Black nationalist community called “the Imperium,” the stakes could not be higher.

What a Westmoreland Wants: Callum Austell, sexy Australian ranch owner, had been biding his time, and now the perfect opportunity had arrived to pursue the ultimate object of his affections. Offering Gemma Westmoreland a job to decorate his new home meant she had to come to him. Taking Care of Business: From the moment she met gorgeous media tycoon Tag Elliott, Renee Williams could only fantasize about him. But Renee is a social worker - and an excellent one at that, thank you very much - and Tag belongs to one of Manhattan’s wealthiest families.

Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they’re just like everyone else.

Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players - an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was Black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.

NASCAR has traditionally been a Southern white man’s sport, but it was knocked off its axis when Bill Lester entered the playing field. He had not grown up in the sport as so many other drivers had. Instead, he enjoyed racing as a side hobby while he worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard. Then, at age 40, while standing on the brink of peril or promise, he quit his job to pursue racing full-time. Blessed with natural talent, Bill still had a trifecta of odds against him: He was Black, he was middle-aged, and he wasn’t a Southerner.

The number one sports series for kids takes listeners on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.

Successful financial adviser Cathleen McAlister has worked hard to achieve what she considers the perfect life. There isn't much else she could possibly want...except the man who got away while she was climbing the ladder of success.

Sydney Corbain never forgot her explosive encounter with Tyrone Hardcastle at her brother's wedding. So when she runs into him in New York City on business, they both see this as an opportunity to explore their undeniable attraction. But can a whirlwind of passion turn into long-lasting love?

Award-winning Black authors and artists come together to create a moving anthology collection celebrating Black love, Black creativity, Black resistance, and Black life.

While governments and private donors funnel money into majority White schools, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and other institutions that have high enrollments of Black students, are struggling to survive, with state legislatures siphoning away federal funds that are legally owed to these schools. In The State Must Provide, Adam Harris reckons with the history of a higher education system that has systematically excluded Black people from its benefits.

Tom's life changed quite a bit since he inherited a Ghost Train full of living dead creatures. As the fairground is struck by mysterious earthquakes, even Mimi the ghost-girl seems to pale. Vlarad the Vampire has reason to believe that a restless poltergeist haunts the old town square. So, Tom and his undead friends have to go ghost-hunting - without anyone noticing, of course.

Franco’s last fight. Forever. One last chance to set an example for his kids. Either fight until the clock is out. Or get knocked the f*** out. One last chance to be there for his best friend Joey. The duo on a cross-country road trip with kickboxer Khloei. A knockout with knockout power. And an affinity for Franco. The married driver at the helm goin psycho. Headed west for a final fight. And. To take someone’s life. His son’s attacker out on early release. Franco carryin a piece.

Cara and Melanie Bell were the new faces around town. Attractive yet mysterious, the duo emitted money, power, and respect. They seemed to have it all; and just how they got it, piqued everyone's curiosity. Only a select few of the coterie that the women surrounded themselves with was privy to their surreptitious lifestyle. But the scintillating fantasies became more than they could have ever imagined. Causing ominous consequences, but it was far too late to turn back.

Henry Dumas' fiction is a masterful synthesis of myth and religion, culture and nature, mask and identity. From the Deep South to the simmering streets of Harlem, his characters embark on surreal and mythic quests armed only with wit, words, and wisdom. Championed by Toni Morrison, Walter Mosley, and Quincy Troupe, Dumas' books have long been out of print. All of his short fiction is collected here, for the first time, and includes several previously unpublished stories.

In That Way Madness Lies, 15 acclaimed YA writers put their modern spin on William Shakespeare’s celebrated classics!

Twin brothers Supreme and Justice have both become embroiled in their own separate battles for street supremacy. Supreme just received a “major” promotion in the drug game. One that will earn him a substantial new flow of capital. But just as his “kingpin stock” starts to rise...persistent enemies form an alliance to orchestrate his downfall. Meanwhile, Justice narrowly avoids an impromptu meeting with death when a jack-move aimed at him fails, albeit barely. Will both siblings survive their latest conflict? Or will they fall to the bullet like many before them?

After a botched attempt on his life nearly kills his twin brother, crime kingpin Justice is out for blood. Seething about both the assassination attempt itself and its near-fatal result, he swears to hunt down and eliminate those responsible. A task easier said than done.