Author: Emma Dabiri
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062966731
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year Stamped from the Beginning meets You Can't Touch My Hair in this timely and resonant essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. Emma Dabiri can tell you the first time she chemically straightened her hair. She can describe the smell, the atmosphere of the salon, and her mix of emotions when she saw her normally kinky tresses fall down her shoulders. For as long as Emma can remember, her hair has been a source of insecurity, shame, and—from strangers and family alike—discrimination. And she is not alone. Despite increasingly liberal world views, black hair continues to be erased, appropriated, and stigmatized to the point of taboo. Through her personal and historical journey, Dabiri gleans insights into the way racism is coded in society’s perception of black hair—and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism—and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance. Deeply researched and powerfully resonant, Twisted proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.
Twisted
Author: Emma Dabiri
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062966731
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year Stamped from the Beginning meets You Can't Touch My Hair in this timely and resonant essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. Emma Dabiri can tell you the first time she chemically straightened her hair. She can describe the smell, the atmosphere of the salon, and her mix of emotions when she saw her normally kinky tresses fall down her shoulders. For as long as Emma can remember, her hair has been a source of insecurity, shame, and—from strangers and family alike—discrimination. And she is not alone. Despite increasingly liberal world views, black hair continues to be erased, appropriated, and stigmatized to the point of taboo. Through her personal and historical journey, Dabiri gleans insights into the way racism is coded in society’s perception of black hair—and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism—and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance. Deeply researched and powerfully resonant, Twisted proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062966731
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year Stamped from the Beginning meets You Can't Touch My Hair in this timely and resonant essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. Emma Dabiri can tell you the first time she chemically straightened her hair. She can describe the smell, the atmosphere of the salon, and her mix of emotions when she saw her normally kinky tresses fall down her shoulders. For as long as Emma can remember, her hair has been a source of insecurity, shame, and—from strangers and family alike—discrimination. And she is not alone. Despite increasingly liberal world views, black hair continues to be erased, appropriated, and stigmatized to the point of taboo. Through her personal and historical journey, Dabiri gleans insights into the way racism is coded in society’s perception of black hair—and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism—and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance. Deeply researched and powerfully resonant, Twisted proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.
Twisted
Author: James E. Causey
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477148191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
After the brutal death of his surrogate father at the hands of a bitter rival, Travon Brown is caught in a twisted web and he doesnt know where to turn. Tugging at Travons coattails is his newly discovered found fatherhood, thanks to a one-night stand at a bachelor party a year ago. In addition to fathering a love child that he has yet to meet, Travon has to decide if hes going to end a taboo affair or rekindle a relationship with the mother of his child. Twisted picks up where The Twist left off with the gritty story of a man who must decide if he will resist the temptation of the streets, or give in to the bitter taste of sweet revenge.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477148191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
After the brutal death of his surrogate father at the hands of a bitter rival, Travon Brown is caught in a twisted web and he doesnt know where to turn. Tugging at Travons coattails is his newly discovered found fatherhood, thanks to a one-night stand at a bachelor party a year ago. In addition to fathering a love child that he has yet to meet, Travon has to decide if hes going to end a taboo affair or rekindle a relationship with the mother of his child. Twisted picks up where The Twist left off with the gritty story of a man who must decide if he will resist the temptation of the streets, or give in to the bitter taste of sweet revenge.
Tangled Lives
Author: Hilary Boyd
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623659736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park comes a tense, emotional drama about what happens to a family when a secret is kept hidden, and a stranger is suddenly introduced into the dynamic. Annie Delancey is happily married, in her early 50s, with three grown children. But Annie guards a secret. At age nineteen she had a baby boy and gave him up for adoption. She still thinks of him every day. One day she receives a letter from Kent Social Services; her son Daniel wants to make contact. A part of her is overjoyed--she longs to meet him. But another part fears what this revelation will do to her family, none of whom know about her past.When Daniel is introduced to Annie's family, a few small tears in the family fabric suddenly grow wide, and the impact of is greater than she could have ever imagined.
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623659736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park comes a tense, emotional drama about what happens to a family when a secret is kept hidden, and a stranger is suddenly introduced into the dynamic. Annie Delancey is happily married, in her early 50s, with three grown children. But Annie guards a secret. At age nineteen she had a baby boy and gave him up for adoption. She still thinks of him every day. One day she receives a letter from Kent Social Services; her son Daniel wants to make contact. A part of her is overjoyed--she longs to meet him. But another part fears what this revelation will do to her family, none of whom know about her past.When Daniel is introduced to Annie's family, a few small tears in the family fabric suddenly grow wide, and the impact of is greater than she could have ever imagined.
Disney Princess Rapunzel: What Once Was Mine
Author: Liz Braswell
Publisher: Twisted Tales
ISBN: 9781800222090
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What if Rapunzel's mother drank from the wrong flower? For as long as she can remember, Rapunzel has stayed in the tower, knowing her silver hair's intense powers are dangerous, even deadly. But when she is drawn out of the only home she's ever known, she gets caught up in an exciting quest across the kingdom. And soon Rapunzel learns that there may be more to her story, and her magical tresses, than she ever thought possible ...
Publisher: Twisted Tales
ISBN: 9781800222090
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What if Rapunzel's mother drank from the wrong flower? For as long as she can remember, Rapunzel has stayed in the tower, knowing her silver hair's intense powers are dangerous, even deadly. But when she is drawn out of the only home she's ever known, she gets caught up in an exciting quest across the kingdom. And soon Rapunzel learns that there may be more to her story, and her magical tresses, than she ever thought possible ...
Unbirthday
Author: Liz Braswell
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368056407
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late? Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of course, not because he was sweet and charming. But when Alice develops photographs she has recently taken about town, familiar faces of old suddenly appear in the place of her actual subjects-the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar. There's something eerily off about them, even for Wonderland creatures. And as Alice develops a self-portrait, she finds the most disturbing image of all-a badly-injured dark-haired girl asking for Alice's help. Mary Ann. Returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood, Alice finds herself on a mission to stop the Queen of Hearts' tyrannical rule and to find her place in both worlds. But will she able to do so . . . before the End of Time?
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368056407
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late? Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of course, not because he was sweet and charming. But when Alice develops photographs she has recently taken about town, familiar faces of old suddenly appear in the place of her actual subjects-the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar. There's something eerily off about them, even for Wonderland creatures. And as Alice develops a self-portrait, she finds the most disturbing image of all-a badly-injured dark-haired girl asking for Alice's help. Mary Ann. Returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood, Alice finds herself on a mission to stop the Queen of Hearts' tyrannical rule and to find her place in both worlds. But will she able to do so . . . before the End of Time?
Lost Legends: The Rise of Flynn Rider
Author: Disney Books
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368050859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The first book in a new middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney’s most loveable roguish heroes as kids! “You know the great thing about beginnings? It means we’re only getting started.” ? Flynnigan Rider and the Hunt for the Red Pearl Twelve- year-old Eugene Fitzherbert needs a plan. It’s not that he doesn’t love his time in the orphanage that raised him?Miss Clare and the boys are his family. As is his best friend, Arnie, with whom he’s often in cahoots, acting out passages from his favorite Flynnigan Rider books, or pretending they’re Lance Archer, the iconic thief who takes from the rich to give to the poor. But Eugene knows that most orphans his age set off to make their own way, and the orphanage already doesn’t have the means to support them all. Besides, he wants to see the world with Arnie, and maybe, just maybe find his parents someday. So when a traveling circus comes to the kingdom promising a life of adventure, brotherhood, and riches, Eugene jumps at the chance to join them. He even convinces Arnie to come too. But soon it becomes clear that there’s more to this ragtag crew than meets the eye, and they may have a dubious plot in the works. It’ll take new heroes?namely, Flynn Rider and Lance Strongbow, to save the day. Filled with adventure and fun, the Lost Legends series explores the untold origins of Disney’s most infamous rogue boys.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368050859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The first book in a new middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney’s most loveable roguish heroes as kids! “You know the great thing about beginnings? It means we’re only getting started.” ? Flynnigan Rider and the Hunt for the Red Pearl Twelve- year-old Eugene Fitzherbert needs a plan. It’s not that he doesn’t love his time in the orphanage that raised him?Miss Clare and the boys are his family. As is his best friend, Arnie, with whom he’s often in cahoots, acting out passages from his favorite Flynnigan Rider books, or pretending they’re Lance Archer, the iconic thief who takes from the rich to give to the poor. But Eugene knows that most orphans his age set off to make their own way, and the orphanage already doesn’t have the means to support them all. Besides, he wants to see the world with Arnie, and maybe, just maybe find his parents someday. So when a traveling circus comes to the kingdom promising a life of adventure, brotherhood, and riches, Eugene jumps at the chance to join them. He even convinces Arnie to come too. But soon it becomes clear that there’s more to this ragtag crew than meets the eye, and they may have a dubious plot in the works. It’ll take new heroes?namely, Flynn Rider and Lance Strongbow, to save the day. Filled with adventure and fun, the Lost Legends series explores the untold origins of Disney’s most infamous rogue boys.
Tamed
Author: Emma Chase
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476763615
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In the third unforgettable book by New York Times bestseller Emma Chase, Matthew Fisher—the best friend of Drew Evans from Tangled and Twisted—wants to settle down, but he’ll have to overcome the mistrust of the colorful and unique Dee Dee Warren. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: girl meets player, they fall in love, player changes his ways. It’s a good story. But it’s not our story. Ours is a lot more colorful. When I met Dee, I knew right away that she was special. When she met me, she thought I was anything but special—I was exactly like every other guy who’d screwed her over and let her down. It took some time to convince her otherwise, but it turns out I can make a convincing argument when sex is at stake. You might know where this story’s headed. But the best part isn't where we ended up. It’s how we got there.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476763615
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
In the third unforgettable book by New York Times bestseller Emma Chase, Matthew Fisher—the best friend of Drew Evans from Tangled and Twisted—wants to settle down, but he’ll have to overcome the mistrust of the colorful and unique Dee Dee Warren. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: girl meets player, they fall in love, player changes his ways. It’s a good story. But it’s not our story. Ours is a lot more colorful. When I met Dee, I knew right away that she was special. When she met me, she thought I was anything but special—I was exactly like every other guy who’d screwed her over and let her down. It took some time to convince her otherwise, but it turns out I can make a convincing argument when sex is at stake. You might know where this story’s headed. But the best part isn't where we ended up. It’s how we got there.
Tied
Author: Emma Chase
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476785899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In the fourth sexy romance by the New York Times bestselling author of Tangled and Twisted, Drew and Kate can’t wait to tie the knot—if they can survive the pre-wedding festivities. For most of my life, I never imagined I’d get married. But Kate did the impossible: she changed me. I think we can all agree I was pretty frigging awesome before, but now I’m even better. The road to this day wasn’t all rainbows and boners. There were mistakes and misunderstandings worthy of a Greek tragedy. But Kate and I made it through with our inexhaustible lust, boundless admiration, and everlasting love for one another intact. That being said, there were some unexpected incidents in Vegas last weekend that could have been a problem. It was kind of…my final test. I know what you’re thinking—what the hell did you do this time? Relax. Let’s not judge, or call for my castration, until you’ve heard the whole story. And hold on tight, because you’re in for a wild ride. Did you expect anything less?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476785899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In the fourth sexy romance by the New York Times bestselling author of Tangled and Twisted, Drew and Kate can’t wait to tie the knot—if they can survive the pre-wedding festivities. For most of my life, I never imagined I’d get married. But Kate did the impossible: she changed me. I think we can all agree I was pretty frigging awesome before, but now I’m even better. The road to this day wasn’t all rainbows and boners. There were mistakes and misunderstandings worthy of a Greek tragedy. But Kate and I made it through with our inexhaustible lust, boundless admiration, and everlasting love for one another intact. That being said, there were some unexpected incidents in Vegas last weekend that could have been a problem. It was kind of…my final test. I know what you’re thinking—what the hell did you do this time? Relax. Let’s not judge, or call for my castration, until you’ve heard the whole story. And hold on tight, because you’re in for a wild ride. Did you expect anything less?
In Life's Garden
Author: A. MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Twisted
Author: Aleatha Romig
Publisher: Romig Works LLC
ISBN: 1947189344
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
To the world, I no longer exist. The life I live occurs outside the third dimension—a memory, a ghost, the boogeyman, or perhaps simply a figment of the imagination. When I’m passed on the street, there is no connection. No eye contact. I’m the one whose presence leaves a cold chill of uncertainty, quickly erased by minds who don’t want to acknowledge that men like me exist. On the dark web, I’m known as Kader, and for the right price, I will do what others can’t or won’t. I’ve learned to exist within the hard shell I’ve created—until I see her. Laurel Carlson. Her blue eyes see beyond my impenetrable exterior. Her sensual lips long to be kissed and her hidden curves caressed. My mind is obsessed and my body ignited. Though I exist outside her comfort zone, I must enter her world, take the chance, and learn what it is about this beautiful, intelligent, and marked woman that has me entranced—before her time is up. From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes her most dangerous anti-hero yet, set in the dark and dangerous underworld of Chicago. It's time to get caught in this intriguing romantic suspense saga, Tangled Web. TWISTED is book one of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which continues in OBSESSED and concludes in BOUND. Have you been Aleatha’d? Keywords: dark romance, trilogy, alpha male, strong heroine, billionaire romance, crime, mafia, romance, bad boy, bad boy romance, billionaire, billionaire romance, billionaire romance free, captive, captivating romance, captivating romance free, contemporary romance, BDSM, BDSM romance, dominate male, edgy romance, erotic books, erotic romance, erotic romance, romance books, first in series, CEO romance, contemporary romance contemporary romance books, hero to hate, hero to love, hot, hot man, hot romance, kidnapping, love, romance series, new adult romance, mafia romance, romance series, romantic saga, romantic suspense, romance books, romantic thriller, romantic thriller free, Roxy Sloane, sassy heroine, sassy, seduction, seduction romance, sensual romance, sexy, sexy romance, sexy book, sexy novel, something hot to read, steamy, steamy romance, strong heroine, wounded hero, wealthy, wealthy hero, wealthy heroine,
Publisher: Romig Works LLC
ISBN: 1947189344
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
To the world, I no longer exist. The life I live occurs outside the third dimension—a memory, a ghost, the boogeyman, or perhaps simply a figment of the imagination. When I’m passed on the street, there is no connection. No eye contact. I’m the one whose presence leaves a cold chill of uncertainty, quickly erased by minds who don’t want to acknowledge that men like me exist. On the dark web, I’m known as Kader, and for the right price, I will do what others can’t or won’t. I’ve learned to exist within the hard shell I’ve created—until I see her. Laurel Carlson. Her blue eyes see beyond my impenetrable exterior. Her sensual lips long to be kissed and her hidden curves caressed. My mind is obsessed and my body ignited. Though I exist outside her comfort zone, I must enter her world, take the chance, and learn what it is about this beautiful, intelligent, and marked woman that has me entranced—before her time is up. From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes her most dangerous anti-hero yet, set in the dark and dangerous underworld of Chicago. It's time to get caught in this intriguing romantic suspense saga, Tangled Web. TWISTED is book one of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which continues in OBSESSED and concludes in BOUND. Have you been Aleatha’d? Keywords: dark romance, trilogy, alpha male, strong heroine, billionaire romance, crime, mafia, romance, bad boy, bad boy romance, billionaire, billionaire romance, billionaire romance free, captive, captivating romance, captivating romance free, contemporary romance, BDSM, BDSM romance, dominate male, edgy romance, erotic books, erotic romance, erotic romance, romance books, first in series, CEO romance, contemporary romance contemporary romance books, hero to hate, hero to love, hot, hot man, hot romance, kidnapping, love, romance series, new adult romance, mafia romance, romance series, romantic saga, romantic suspense, romance books, romantic thriller, romantic thriller free, Roxy Sloane, sassy heroine, sassy, seduction, seduction romance, sensual romance, sexy, sexy romance, sexy book, sexy novel, something hot to read, steamy, steamy romance, strong heroine, wounded hero, wealthy, wealthy hero, wealthy heroine,