Author: Adam Falkner
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 194373576X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
2021 Midwest Book Awards - Poetry Debut Gold Medal Winner 2020 Forewords Reviews INDIES Awards - Poetry Gold Medal Winner “Prophetic in bleak times” —DR. CORNEL WEST The Willies, Adam Falkner's first full-length poetry collection, offers a sharp and vulnerable portrait of the journey into queerhood in America. In a voice that Dr. Cornel West heralds as “prophetic in bleak times,” Falkner departs from a more familiar coming out narrative to center the stories of dueling selves. Masquerading white boy. Child of an addict. Closeted varsity athlete. Drifting seamlessly between the scholarly and conversational, Falkner's poems showcase a versatility of language and a courageous hunger, unafraid of depicting the costumes we use to hide legacies of toxic masculinity. Through snapshots both tragic and humorous, merciless and humane, Falkner offers powerful new ways of understanding the intersectional linkage that binds queer shame to cultural appropriation. At its core, The Willies asks us to consider who we will become if we do not grapple with what scares us most. Advance praise for The Willies Adam Falkner has heard what hums at the marrow of men who deceive themselves in order to survive America. — SAEED JONES This is truth that changes the air it reaches. This is poetry that, damn it, you can't shake. — PATRICIA SMITH In these urgent and sometimes mysterious poems, Falkner traces questions of identity, family, love and the self. His language is angular and surprising, his content intimate and profound. — ANDREW SOLOMON Adam Falkner is a poet with a heart of gold and a spine of steel. We need his prophetic voice in these bleak times. —DR. CORNEL WEST I am thankful for the incisive mind and eye of Adam Falkner. In the poems, the work of balancing several selves at once is done gently, deftly, and with the brilliance of someone curious about how limitless they can become. ― HANIF ABDURRAQIB
The Willies
Author: Adam Falkner
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 194373576X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
2021 Midwest Book Awards - Poetry Debut Gold Medal Winner 2020 Forewords Reviews INDIES Awards - Poetry Gold Medal Winner “Prophetic in bleak times” —DR. CORNEL WEST The Willies, Adam Falkner's first full-length poetry collection, offers a sharp and vulnerable portrait of the journey into queerhood in America. In a voice that Dr. Cornel West heralds as “prophetic in bleak times,” Falkner departs from a more familiar coming out narrative to center the stories of dueling selves. Masquerading white boy. Child of an addict. Closeted varsity athlete. Drifting seamlessly between the scholarly and conversational, Falkner's poems showcase a versatility of language and a courageous hunger, unafraid of depicting the costumes we use to hide legacies of toxic masculinity. Through snapshots both tragic and humorous, merciless and humane, Falkner offers powerful new ways of understanding the intersectional linkage that binds queer shame to cultural appropriation. At its core, The Willies asks us to consider who we will become if we do not grapple with what scares us most. Advance praise for The Willies Adam Falkner has heard what hums at the marrow of men who deceive themselves in order to survive America. — SAEED JONES This is truth that changes the air it reaches. This is poetry that, damn it, you can't shake. — PATRICIA SMITH In these urgent and sometimes mysterious poems, Falkner traces questions of identity, family, love and the self. His language is angular and surprising, his content intimate and profound. — ANDREW SOLOMON Adam Falkner is a poet with a heart of gold and a spine of steel. We need his prophetic voice in these bleak times. —DR. CORNEL WEST I am thankful for the incisive mind and eye of Adam Falkner. In the poems, the work of balancing several selves at once is done gently, deftly, and with the brilliance of someone curious about how limitless they can become. ― HANIF ABDURRAQIB
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 194373576X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
2021 Midwest Book Awards - Poetry Debut Gold Medal Winner 2020 Forewords Reviews INDIES Awards - Poetry Gold Medal Winner “Prophetic in bleak times” —DR. CORNEL WEST The Willies, Adam Falkner's first full-length poetry collection, offers a sharp and vulnerable portrait of the journey into queerhood in America. In a voice that Dr. Cornel West heralds as “prophetic in bleak times,” Falkner departs from a more familiar coming out narrative to center the stories of dueling selves. Masquerading white boy. Child of an addict. Closeted varsity athlete. Drifting seamlessly between the scholarly and conversational, Falkner's poems showcase a versatility of language and a courageous hunger, unafraid of depicting the costumes we use to hide legacies of toxic masculinity. Through snapshots both tragic and humorous, merciless and humane, Falkner offers powerful new ways of understanding the intersectional linkage that binds queer shame to cultural appropriation. At its core, The Willies asks us to consider who we will become if we do not grapple with what scares us most. Advance praise for The Willies Adam Falkner has heard what hums at the marrow of men who deceive themselves in order to survive America. — SAEED JONES This is truth that changes the air it reaches. This is poetry that, damn it, you can't shake. — PATRICIA SMITH In these urgent and sometimes mysterious poems, Falkner traces questions of identity, family, love and the self. His language is angular and surprising, his content intimate and profound. — ANDREW SOLOMON Adam Falkner is a poet with a heart of gold and a spine of steel. We need his prophetic voice in these bleak times. —DR. CORNEL WEST I am thankful for the incisive mind and eye of Adam Falkner. In the poems, the work of balancing several selves at once is done gently, deftly, and with the brilliance of someone curious about how limitless they can become. ― HANIF ABDURRAQIB
Cocktastic! Colourful Cocks
Author: Ella Cotton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539874683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
JINGLE BALLS! 'Chestnuts roasting on a...' Looking for a fun colouring book or a gift for someone who might appreciate a book full of artistic willies? 'Yule Knob' - Need a silly secret Santa, saucy stocking filler or hilarious hen night gift? Then Ella Cottons hilarious 'Cocktastic! Colourful Cocks' could be the book for you. Each beautifully designed black & white illustration depicts a famous male member taken from the world of Art ready for colouring. This is extreme mindfulness! Cocks found inside the book include:Michelangelo's David Medieval Nuns harvesting from the cock tree Roman winged penises Flower cocks Bhutanese knob dragons And many more! Ward off the 'Evil Eye' with these wonderful willies and their illuminating descriptions. Feel relaxed and amused while carefully colouring cock. Please note: Rubbing this book will not make it bigger. To see more of Ella's illustrations please visit: retroinc.co.uk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539874683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
JINGLE BALLS! 'Chestnuts roasting on a...' Looking for a fun colouring book or a gift for someone who might appreciate a book full of artistic willies? 'Yule Knob' - Need a silly secret Santa, saucy stocking filler or hilarious hen night gift? Then Ella Cottons hilarious 'Cocktastic! Colourful Cocks' could be the book for you. Each beautifully designed black & white illustration depicts a famous male member taken from the world of Art ready for colouring. This is extreme mindfulness! Cocks found inside the book include:Michelangelo's David Medieval Nuns harvesting from the cock tree Roman winged penises Flower cocks Bhutanese knob dragons And many more! Ward off the 'Evil Eye' with these wonderful willies and their illuminating descriptions. Feel relaxed and amused while carefully colouring cock. Please note: Rubbing this book will not make it bigger. To see more of Ella's illustrations please visit: retroinc.co.uk
Stories for Animals
Author: I. H. Smythe
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450296262
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
There are literally millions of books written about animals, but only two books written specifically for animals and this is one of them.* Originally these stories were published on the wind as an olfactory collection for dogs, but when they soared to #1 on the bestseller lists, other creatures demanded versions for themselves. Thus they were published with vegetable based inks for the edification of rabbits and slugs; converted into a vigorous waggle dance for honeybees; transcribed into whale songs, bird calls, cricket chirps, and elephant trumpets; and, lastly, translated into cow pies for the satisfaction of dung beetles and houseflies. All of these animals enjoyed reading about phobic cats, skeptical basset hounds, heroic honeybees, tree-hugging slugs, and megalomaniacal mollusks but now, at long last, Stories for Animals is available to animals of all species including yours. * The other is Poetry for Animals, available at fine bookstores and from woodland creatures everywhere. Recommended for ages 11+ (77+ in dog years)
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450296262
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
There are literally millions of books written about animals, but only two books written specifically for animals and this is one of them.* Originally these stories were published on the wind as an olfactory collection for dogs, but when they soared to #1 on the bestseller lists, other creatures demanded versions for themselves. Thus they were published with vegetable based inks for the edification of rabbits and slugs; converted into a vigorous waggle dance for honeybees; transcribed into whale songs, bird calls, cricket chirps, and elephant trumpets; and, lastly, translated into cow pies for the satisfaction of dung beetles and houseflies. All of these animals enjoyed reading about phobic cats, skeptical basset hounds, heroic honeybees, tree-hugging slugs, and megalomaniacal mollusks but now, at long last, Stories for Animals is available to animals of all species including yours. * The other is Poetry for Animals, available at fine bookstores and from woodland creatures everywhere. Recommended for ages 11+ (77+ in dog years)
Willie's Way
Author: Phillip Van Hooser
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471763616
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Praise for Willie's Way: "Willie's Way is a fascinating compilation of real-life customer service stories that actually make a difference. It's about building your brand one customer at a time. Read how enthusiasm, confidence, and sincerity can impact your customers, grow revenues, and impact your bottom line. This is the best book I've read on customer service in a long time." --Joe Scarlett Chairman of the Board Tractor Supply Company "Wow! Willie's Way is simply infectious. Every reader is sure to find the six secrets to be very practical. In fact, they leave us without excuse. Without a doubt, Willie's Way has the power to transform an organization from one delivering mediocre customer service to one performing at the top." --Chris Strippelhoff Vice President-Member Services Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia "Van Hooser absolutely hit the bull's-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service. I have no doubt that companies and customer service professionals across virtually every industry will find value and fresh new insights in the pages of this brilliantly written gem." --Richard G. Kelley Director of Sales Training, North America Axcan Pharma, Inc.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471763616
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Praise for Willie's Way: "Willie's Way is a fascinating compilation of real-life customer service stories that actually make a difference. It's about building your brand one customer at a time. Read how enthusiasm, confidence, and sincerity can impact your customers, grow revenues, and impact your bottom line. This is the best book I've read on customer service in a long time." --Joe Scarlett Chairman of the Board Tractor Supply Company "Wow! Willie's Way is simply infectious. Every reader is sure to find the six secrets to be very practical. In fact, they leave us without excuse. Without a doubt, Willie's Way has the power to transform an organization from one delivering mediocre customer service to one performing at the top." --Chris Strippelhoff Vice President-Member Services Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia "Van Hooser absolutely hit the bull's-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service. I have no doubt that companies and customer service professionals across virtually every industry will find value and fresh new insights in the pages of this brilliantly written gem." --Richard G. Kelley Director of Sales Training, North America Axcan Pharma, Inc.
Willie Wins
Author: Almira Astudillo Gilles
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781600602375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Willie's father tells him there is something special in an old coconut bank brought from the Philippines, but Willie is embarrassed to take it to school for a contest, especially since he knows that one of his classmates will make fun of him.
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781600602375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Willie's father tells him there is something special in an old coconut bank brought from the Philippines, but Willie is embarrassed to take it to school for a contest, especially since he knows that one of his classmates will make fun of him.
The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave
Author: Willie Lynch
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Willie Lynch, a British slave owner from the West Indies, stepped onto the shores of colonial Virginia in 1712, bearing secrets that would shape the fate of generations to come. Within this manuscript, allegedly transcribed from Lynch’s speech to American slaveholders on the banks of the James River, lies a blueprint for subjugation. Lynch’s genius lay not in brute force but in psychological warfare. He understood that to break a people, one must first break their spirit. His methods—pitiless and cunning—sowed seeds of distrust, pitting slave against slave, exploiting vulnerabilities, and perpetuating a cycle of suffering. This document sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery and the ways in which its legacy continues to shape contemporary society
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Willie Lynch, a British slave owner from the West Indies, stepped onto the shores of colonial Virginia in 1712, bearing secrets that would shape the fate of generations to come. Within this manuscript, allegedly transcribed from Lynch’s speech to American slaveholders on the banks of the James River, lies a blueprint for subjugation. Lynch’s genius lay not in brute force but in psychological warfare. He understood that to break a people, one must first break their spirit. His methods—pitiless and cunning—sowed seeds of distrust, pitting slave against slave, exploiting vulnerabilities, and perpetuating a cycle of suffering. This document sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery and the ways in which its legacy continues to shape contemporary society
Dictionary of Word Origins
Author: Jordan Almond
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806517131
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806517131
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
Forty Years in the Closet
Author: Christopher Duane Duane
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481739328
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
The patchwork construction of this book is like a time worn quilt; a faded tapestry, reminding you of ages past. Memories run together, so emphatic they obscure a diamonds refl ection, clouding what is really true. Having worn edges and faded colored threads, the truth of these tales seems to disappear from the fabric of reality. The histories are all basically true, but at times are prone to whims of fi ction and the fancies of exaggeration. They are told by Christopher Sergeant, a consummate liar, about his family and his travails fi nally fi nding the courage to accept his sexuality. Forty Years in the Closet, along with the stories in the section titled, Illness and Healing, follow Chris tripping along lifes road, kicking and screaming. The narrative is often amusing, yet poignant. It may be inspirational to know that Chris perseveres, amidst all the gory wit and sarcasm, surviving the Sergeant family saga.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481739328
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
The patchwork construction of this book is like a time worn quilt; a faded tapestry, reminding you of ages past. Memories run together, so emphatic they obscure a diamonds refl ection, clouding what is really true. Having worn edges and faded colored threads, the truth of these tales seems to disappear from the fabric of reality. The histories are all basically true, but at times are prone to whims of fi ction and the fancies of exaggeration. They are told by Christopher Sergeant, a consummate liar, about his family and his travails fi nally fi nding the courage to accept his sexuality. Forty Years in the Closet, along with the stories in the section titled, Illness and Healing, follow Chris tripping along lifes road, kicking and screaming. The narrative is often amusing, yet poignant. It may be inspirational to know that Chris perseveres, amidst all the gory wit and sarcasm, surviving the Sergeant family saga.
Shadow Boxer
Author: Chris Lynch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446870
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Boxing is the family sportNbut it's killing the family in this riveting read from the author of the National Book Award finalist "Inexcusable."
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446870
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Boxing is the family sportNbut it's killing the family in this riveting read from the author of the National Book Award finalist "Inexcusable."
The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance
Author: Elizabeth Wayland Barber
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393089215
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of an ancient system of beliefs and its links to the evolution of dance. From Southern Greece to northern Russia, people living in agrarian communities have long believed in “dancing goddesses,” mystical female spirits who spend their nights and days dancing in the fields and forests. In The Dancing Goddesses, archaeologist, linguist, and lifelong folkdancer Elizabeth Wayland Barber follows the trail of these spirit maidens—long associated with fertility, marriage customs, and domestic pursuits—from their early appearance in traditional folktales and harvest rituals to their more recent incarnations in fairytales and present-day dance. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and line drawings, the result is a brilliantly original work that stands at the intersection of archaeology and folk traditions—at once a rich portrait of our rich agrarian ancestry and an enchanting reminder of the human need to dance.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393089215
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of an ancient system of beliefs and its links to the evolution of dance. From Southern Greece to northern Russia, people living in agrarian communities have long believed in “dancing goddesses,” mystical female spirits who spend their nights and days dancing in the fields and forests. In The Dancing Goddesses, archaeologist, linguist, and lifelong folkdancer Elizabeth Wayland Barber follows the trail of these spirit maidens—long associated with fertility, marriage customs, and domestic pursuits—from their early appearance in traditional folktales and harvest rituals to their more recent incarnations in fairytales and present-day dance. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and line drawings, the result is a brilliantly original work that stands at the intersection of archaeology and folk traditions—at once a rich portrait of our rich agrarian ancestry and an enchanting reminder of the human need to dance.