Malcolm X's searing memoir belongs on the small shelf of great autobiographies. The reasons are many: the blistering honesty with which he recounts his transformation from a bitter, self-destructive petty criminal into an articulate political activist, the continued relevance of his militant analysis of white racism, and his emphasis on self-respect and self-help for African Americans. And there's the vividness with which he depicts black popular culture--try as he might to criticize those lindy hops at Boston's Roseland dance hall from the perspective of his Muslim faith, he can't help but make them sound pretty wonderful. These are but a few examples. The Autobiography of Malcolm X limns an archetypal journey from ignorance and despair to knowledge and spiritual awakening. When Malcolm tells coauthor Alex Haley, "People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book," he voices the central belief underpinning every attempt to set down a personal story as an example for others. Although many believe his ethic was directly opposed to Martin Luther King Jr.'s during the civil rights struggle of the '60s, the two were not so different. Malcolm may have displayed a most un-Christian distaste for loving his enemies, but he understood with King that love of God and love of self are the necessary first steps on the road to freedom. --Wendy Smith

When he was a boy in Henning, Tennessee, Alex Haley's grandmother used to tell him stories about their family—stories that went back to her grandparents, and their grandparents, down through the generations all the way to a man she called "the African." She said he had lived across the ocean near what he called the "Kamby Bolongo" and had been out in the forest one day chopping wood to make a drum when he was set upon by four men, beaten, chained and dragged aboard a slave ship bound for Colonial America.Still vividly remembering the stories after he grew up and became a writer, Haley began to search for documentation that might authenticate the narrative. It took ten years and a half a million miles of travel across three continents to find it, but finally, in an astonishing feat of genealogical detective work, he discovered not only the name of "the African"--Kunta Kinte—but the precise location of Juffure, the very village in The Gambia, West Africa, from which he was abducted in 1767 at the age of sixteen and taken on the Lord Ligonier to Maryland and sold to a Virginia planter.Haley has talked in Juffure with his own African sixth cousins. On September 29, 1967, he stood on the dock in Annapolis where his great-great-great-great-grandfather was taken ashore on September 29, 1767. Now he has written the monumental two-century drama of Kunta Kinte and the six generations who came after him—slaves and freedmen, farmers and blacksmiths, lumber mill workers and Pullman porters, lawyers and architects—and one author.But Haley has done more than recapture the history of his own family. As the first black American writer to trace his origins back to their roots, he has told the story of 25,000,000 Americans of African descent. He has rediscovered for an entire people a rich cultural heritage that slavery took away from them, along with their names and their identities. But Rootsspeaks, finally, not just to blacks, or to whites, but to all people and all races everywhere, for the story it tells is one of the most eloquent testimonials ever written to the indomitability of the human spirit.

17-year-old Haley McWaid is a good girl, the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team, headed off to college next year with all the hopes and dreams her doting parents can pin on her. Which is why, when her mother wakes one morning to find that Haley never came home the night before, and three months quickly pass without word from the girl, the community assumes the worst. Wendy Tynes is a reporter on a mission, to identify and bring down sexual predators via elaborate-and nationally televised-sting operations. Working with local police on her news program Caught in the Act, Wendy and her team have publicly shamed dozens of men by the time she encounters her latest target. Dan Mercer is a social worker known as a friend to troubled teens, but his story soon becomes more complicated than Wendy could have imagined. In a novel that challenges as much as it thrills, filled with the astonishing tension and unseen suburban machinations that have become Coben's trademark, Caught tells the story of a missing girl, the community stunned by her loss, the predator who may have taken her, and the reporter who suddenly realizes she can't trust her own instincts about this story-or the motives of the people around her.

When Alice’s husband, Chuck, dumped her for a beautiful, richer version, Alice wanted revenge. She had the opportunity, but she never acted on it. Now, Todd’s time machine gives her a chance to correct the past. Will she take it? And, if so, what are the consequences?Charlie Eastman, whom everyone repeatedly mistakes for a Texas Ranger, is the protagonist in this fast-paced, contemporary authentic Texas mystery. Set in West Texas today, The Grave On Peckerwood Hill is chock full of authentic dialect, historically accurate facts and geography, and natural humor. The story begins with two teenage boys from drastically different backgrounds sneaking out of their homes after midnight during an ice storm and unwittingly videoing their own murders. Lacking clues, a sheriff begs the help of Charlie Eastman, a retired corruption investigator for the governor’s office. Eastman declines, citing a recent mental breakdown. Unfortunately, Eastman has an auto accident that traumatizes Austin Blackie, a champion stud bull owned by the wealthy widow of Red Pirtle, a simple plumber who launched the do-it-yourself store craze in the fifties. After convincing Eastman that he rendered the bull impotent—“His pecker’s broke,” she tells him—the old woman and a mysterious tattoo artist scam Eastman into searching for her brother, whom she hasn’t seen for seventy years. The case partners Eastman with Doc Page, the red-haired town doctor whose terrible, swift tongue and smell of Noxzema cleansing cream drives him wild. A statue of three enormous peanuts on the town square that locals call Gooberhenge and a one-eared donkey that's mistaken for a unicorn lead Eastman, Doc, and the tattoo artist to the missing brother, who is protected by Central American mercenaries. During the search, Eastman discovers a strange stash of Nazi-plundered relics, the solution to the river bottom murders, and the man responsible for the New London school explosion that killed hundreds of children. The Grave On Peckerwood Hill is second cousin to No Country For Old Men, yet it is more than the pursuit of an evil force sporting an eighties haircut. The protagonist, Charlie Eastman, is Harry Potter in mid-life crisis. He’s a magnet for everything he wants to avoid. The story is as multifaceted as a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode with a mix of humorous, sociopathic characters. Fans of Elmore Leonard should find it to their liking.

Theo and Mary, together with their son Ray and daughter Haley, live peacefully and joyfully in an enchanted forest far from civilization. In this strange and mysterious place, Theo and Mary discover that their children were born with unique gifts. Ray possesses extraordinary powers, including the ability to interact with animals and elements, while Haley has a natural ability to communicate with plants and animals. When Theo learns that the people who drove them away from their homes years ago blame them for the desolation of his old town, he must embark on a journey to prove their innocence. When Theo and Haley disappear, Ray uses his wits and magical abilities to find them in the most polluted and smelliest place in the world!

Multigenerational saga of Alex Haley's father's family through his grandmother, Queen, the proud daughter born of a slave and a white slave owner.

Sometimes things don't go as planned...It's called life. Can Madison put all the pieces together to find her happily ever after? Madison loves the little family she's created in Chicago and excited as their family begins to grow. Once again Madison feels drawn back to small town Missouri when her friends need her help. Madison and Hamilton's dreams are finally coming true only to feel that Athens holds the ticket to their happiness. Hamilton's career is still on the upswing, winning the World Series, and finding his soulmate in Madison. His heart is full with Liberty and can't wait to continue building their family. As the season begins, tragedy strikes and threatens his life in the Major Leagues. When Hamilton's mother turns ill, it's time for Madison and Hamilton to decide if big city dreams are better than small town values.Tailgates and Twist of Fate is the 4th and final book in the Locals series. It's a...

This Omnibus comprises the title The Death of Antagonis by David Annadale and Death of Integrity by Guy Haley.THE STORYThe Space Marines are humanity's defenders. Warriors without peer, forged by arcane science, they are the ultimate expression of the Emperor's will and shine like a beacon of hope to all mankind. This omnibus edition contains two novels about these superhuman warriors.The Death of Antagonis by David AnnandaleThe Black Dragons fall upon the world of Antagonis, summoned to combat the plague of undeath that has engulfed the planet. Allying themselves with Inquisitor Werner Lettinger and a force of Sisters of Battle, the Black Dragons endeavour to save the souls of the Imperial citizens who have succumbed to the contagion. But there is more than a mere infection at play - the dread forces of Chaos lie behind the outbreak, and the Black Dragons stand in the way of the Dark Gods' victory.Death of Integrity by Guy HaleyHaving tracked a genestealer brood across the sector, Chapter Master Caedis of the Blood Drinkers calls upon his old allies in the Novamarines to assist in the destruction of the space hulk designated Death of Integrity. But before they can unleash their plasma torpedoes, the Adeptus Mechanicus intervene and task both Chapters with a secretive mission into the heart of the hulk. With deadly xenos creatures seemingly lurking around every corner, Caedis treads a fine line between glorious victory and the damnation of eternal bloodlust carried by all sons of Sanguinius.Read it becauseThe Space Marines are humanity's defenders. Warriors without peer, forged by arcane science, they are the ultimate expression of the Emperor's will and shine like a beacon of hope to all mankind.

Leigha is a Creature of the Light and her kind is being hunted relentlessly by the Dark Siders. When her family is captured, she's told by the leader of the Dark Siders that no Lights remain free. There seems to be no hope for Leigha until she meets a handsome stranger working for the Dark Siders who says he can free her. Leigha has to trust him because she has a secret that could save her kind.Leigha is a fairy, a Creature of the Light, living in a world where her kind is hunted relentlessly by the Dark Siders. When her family is captured, Leigha is told by the leaders of the Dark Siders that all of the Creatures of the Light are now in prisons. There seems to be no hope for Leigha and her kind until Leigha meets a handsome stranger working for the Dark Siders. He says he can help her, but only if she can trust him. Leigha has no choice because she has a secret and if she doesn't get free there will be no hope left for anyone.

The FloristFor three years, Bailey, and his brother Brendan, live in Madison Valley. Bailey is the proud owner of the Flower Hut, and Brendan runs, Vintage Treasures, his antique shop. Both are happy and doing well. They don't know that trouble is around the corner and that their lives will never be the same again. Soon, the brothers are under attack, and tragedy strikes in a way that they never thought possible, which nearly destroys Bailey along the way.Marc Blake is an assassin who moved to Madison Valley after the love of his life was slaughtered. Marc just wants his peace and quiet, which he had for the three years he lived in Maddison Valley. That is until he sees Bailey, who should be dead because he had killed him three years ago.Bailey had been his last assignment because right after that, Alec, his partner, was murdered. Marc hadn't taken any assignments ever since; he thought that he could retire, well, he couldn't be more wrong.A...

It's easy to fall in love but hard to find someone that will catch you. Can Madison find a way to continue her love story with Hamilton, or will telling him about their child prove too much to bear? Madison raises Liberty on her own, beginning her new life, and contemplating on going back to the small-town she so longed to leave. An unexpected visit from her best friend, reveals more than she had planned to share. Madison now must find a way to keep the secret she desperately wants to hold a while longer. Hamilton continues to thrive in Major League Baseball. Working his way through the Minor leagues and landing in the pitching rotation of the Chicago Cubs. As the Cubs move through a record-breaking year, he becomes a big part of the club. An unexpected love for Madison continues to grow, and he is desperate to be with her. As Madison's secret grows, she enlists the help of her newfound family to raise Liberty until...

Aqua is a story of a rather... unique group of teenagers. They're not humans, but magical beings called the Poweras who are faced with the evil-doer of the land. They risk everything they have to save their friends as well as themselves.When you were younger, did you ever think it would be cool to control an element? Despite what you thought, this was based off of fact. The Poweras are a different "Ethnic" group of people, hailing from the planet Powiera. This particular group of Poweras are on a journey to where? Los Angeles,California. There, they must save their friend. On the way, they meet a lovely duo of gentlemen who promise that they will be friends till their destination. Lies. They want simply to have them killed by none other than the most feared man in Powera history. In short, Aqua is an adventure story with a dash of romance, a modern twist on our childhood games.

This is a short story about a girl named Teagon who faces some difficulties when she moves in with her mother after years of being separated, living with her father. This story is not yet finished, and I will decide whether or not to finish it depending on what people think of it after they've read it. The meaning of the cover will be revealed if I choose to continue the story.DARK HOLLOW CREEK/RETURN TO DARK HOLLOW CREEKThe surprising twists of the story come alive when a bus load of strangers are stranded in a snow storm and take lodge in an abandoned inn. While there, their lives begin to unravel as the storms moves on. The strangers intertwine with their own problems touching the lives of the others which create a surprising finish in their snowbound prison. Finally, they are set free and are on their way to go on with their lives. But, they have made a vow to each other to return to Dark Hollow in ten years for a reunion. FALSE WITNESSA judge picks up a prostitute hitchhiking in Mississippi. He had killed his wife and has her in the trunk of the car. He hires the prostitute to be a false witness to cover up his wife’s murder. The judge has everything worked out with his money and influence. All the prostitute has do is lie. Will it work? He seems to think so. What about you? All she has to do is just lie.DOUBLE TROUBLEWhen Tommy has an affair with another woman and she ends up pregnant, his wife Kimberly is haunted by his infidelity which later on leads to divorce. Revenge may seem sweet at times, but it can be bitter. When Tommy finds out that Kimberly is going to inherit some big money, he doesn’t want a share he wants it all. He then creates a plan to have her stalked, scared and murdered if that what it takes. He hires a set of twins to get the job done. (Double Trouble), do I need to say anymore. In the end, you will find an impressive conclusion which may be rewarding.ON THE CORNER OF PERRY STREETOn the Corner of Perry Street is a little different type of story. On the corner of Perry Street is a bus stop. Throughout the story, all different kinds of people catch the bus there. The bus stop is the only one in town and it is headed out of town. The bus riders who come that way have a lot to say as they wait for the bus.BRIDGE OVER MCKINLEY COUNTY RIVERA young couple and a child’s life are determined on the McKinley Bridge. Their lives will be changed forever by a man with a jealous rage and a lot of anger in his heart. Lives are turned around and changed forever through an incident that just happened. We all have done wrong. We all pay for our wrongs, but it is sad to say innocent players will suffer. Whether we know or believe it, our lives touch the lives of others sometimes without us knowing it.

In this charming, heartfelt YA romcom about being on the asexual spectrum, a girl tries to craft the perfect wedding for her mother but discovers that sometimes the best parts of life can't be planned.Felicity Becker loves watching an event come together. Whether it's prom, graduation, or just the annual Arbor Day school dance, there's something magical about crafting an experience that people will remember. So when her mom gets engaged, Felicity sees the wedding as the perfect opportunity to show off her skills. After Felicity's long-distance friend Nancy offers up her family's apple orchard as a venue, wedding planning gets even better. But the more time Felicity and Nancy spend together dress shopping and hunting for just-right mismatched china, the more it starts to seem like there might be something besides friendship between them. Felicity isn't sure how she feels. As someone on the asexual spectrum, what would dating even look like for...

In this next installment of award-winner James L. Haley's gripping naval saga, Captain Bliven Putnam returns, embedding himself within a secret mission during the Texas Revolution that puts everything at risk.1836: Having spent the past few years on various missions in the Caribbean, and battling a nasty bout of malaria, Captain Bliven Putnam is all but ready to retire and settle down properly in Connecticut with his wife, Clarity. But as the Texas Revolution kicks off and tensions in the Gulf of Mexico rise, Putnam is sent orders for a secret campaign that might turn the tides of the rebellion. For months, American settlers in Texas have been revolting against an increasingly tyrannical Mexican government. But while the Texans have a small, yet powerful, army under the command of Sam Houston, a one-time protégé of President Andrew Jackson, their navy is practically nonexistent. Such a lack of naval presence becomes dire when Mexican forces are caught...

Sometimes the one thing you are looking for is the one thing you can't see. A tragedy, a death, and a new look on life, can Madison find a way to move forward when everything is abruptly disrupted? Madison is learning to deal with the death of her abusive mother, while witnessing the horrifying accident of her adopted mother. Her small town continues to pull her back to the place she is trying so hard to forget. Raising Liberty, finishing college, and working on her writing career consumes her time but is becoming more than one person can do on their own. Hamilton's career is flourishing as he gets the opportunity to pitch in the World Series for the Chicago Cubs. He can't shake the feeling that something is still missing, and when he learns Madison needs him most, it's time for him to return. Something lovely often comes from weeks of despair. She's not ready, but it's time to reveal to Hamilton and his family their...

There is something in Evtorr's ravings that piques Drekki's interest and that he can't let go – the Dead Air is the last known location of the famed Barak-Minoz. If they can just get there... Well, Drekki Flynt can smell aether-gold a realm off, and surely Barak-Minoz is dripping with riches just ripe for the taking.But there are forces at work that would stop Drekki from finding out what happened to Barak-Minoz. To even locate it, he must do what no captain has ever done before – navigate the Eye of Testudinous, and live to tell the tale!

For centuries, Prince Maesa of the nomad clans has wandered the Mortal Realms. Exiled from his people for the crime of loving a human woman, Maesa's woes were compacted by bereavement – for human lives are but brief sparks compared to those of the aelves.Ever since his beloved Ellamar's death, Maesa has quested tirelessly in search of a means to return her to his arms. Now, accompanied by his spite companion Shattercap, Maesa nears the end of his quest – single-mindedly daring the deserts of Shyish, the fury of slumbering demigods, and the wrath of daemons to revive his true love. Yet the souls of the departed are guarded jealously by the God of Undeath. To carry out a true resurrection would be to earn Nagash's undying contempt, and the Great Necromancer is the least forgiving deity in all the Mortal Realms...

Following the Devastation of Baal and the arrival of the Primarch Roboute Guilliman's Indomitus Crusade, Commander Dante of the Blood Angels has been appointed Lord Regent of all Imperium Nihilus. Working with the successor chapters of the Blood Angels, Dante commands that the area around the Red Scar be scouted in preparation for reconquest. The Red Wings' sweep has led them to the foetid world of Dulcis, dangerously near to the Cicatrix Maledictum itself. Decimated by the tyranids during the war for Baal and only lightly reinforced by Primaris Space Marines, the Red Wings Chapter are in no position to deal with the events that unfold there. Strange psychic phenomenon and a deadly xenos enemy threaten the great hope of all the Chapters of the Blood – that the flaw in Sanguinius' geneseed has at last been tamed. Drawn by the Black Rage to Dulcis, Astorath the Grim, Lord High Chaplain and Redeemer of the Lost, comes to aid the Red Wings. But what he discovers there will...

An intensely readable and moving YA debut about a teen who grapples with questions of her Jewish identity, mental health, and sexuality on an unforgettable trip to Israel. When high school senior Tally and her twin brother Max head off on an exchange trip to Israel over their winter break, Tally thinks it will be a good distraction for Max; he might be trying to hide it, but she knows he's still struggling in the wake of a car crash that injured him and killed the driver. Maybe this will help him get back on track and apply to college the way he and Tally always planned. But as the group travels across the country, Tally realizes her plan might not be working, and that her brother might not be the only one with a lot on his mind. When a new relationship gets complicated in the face of her own anxiety-about her future, her sexual and romantic identity, and her place within the Jewish diaspora-Tally must grapple not only with the past, but also with what...

When love and loyalty collide, there can only be one victor. Riveting and emotionally charged, Ruse of Heirs is a romantic fantasy story of magic, intrigue, and a forbidden love that conquers the most dutiful of hearts. Fiery warrior Oda and her family gave up everything to live in Clan Beran's isolated fortress. She has relentlessly fought her way up the warriors' ranks, gaining the trust and friendship of Thorne, the headstrong, handsome general. Oda spends her days sparring in the arena, practicing her healing magic, rooting out traitors, and protecting the clan. She keeps her deepening attraction to Thorne under lock and key, until a devastating tragedy forces their true feelings to the surface, igniting a desire neither can contain. But trouble is brewing in the fortress, and the fearsome overlord is growing more tyrannical by the day. Only Thorne can save their people - but taking...

Twenty-seven years of hiding, threatened by one case.Meranda, a teacher at Crescent City Academy wants nothing more than to keep a low profile in a city whose elite would hunt her down if they knew the truth of what she was.With a student from the Academy kidnapped, Meranda must get over the fears of her powers (and the ghosts that haunt her) in order to bring the student home safely before the girl is murdered.