This book focuses on socially mixed (e.g. by income, tenure, ethnicity or any other characteristic) communities developed through housing renewal and critically examines the policies and practices in view of the growing urban inequality.
For most, the Colorado Amateur Street Sports Tour means a chance to see some local skateparks and fun antics as participants compete for some unusual point prizes. While he doesn't expect to go pro as a skateboarder or BMX biker, Arturo hopes winning will jump-start his career in media. To win, his team must snag one of the bigger prizes, which means marrying his best friend Thomas "Pirate" Jefferson. But every plan has its hiccups. With bigot...
Each piece of writing we consume as readers is, in some form or another, an expression of a writer's voice, a glimpse into their psyche, mindset, and ideals. Through the lens of their words, they grant us permission to view the world briefly through their eyes.
And through the reflection of a writer's work, we also see ourselves. The writer's personal observations, insights, commentary, and narratives call us to look within-for introspection...
Each piece of writing we consume as readers is, in some form or another, an expression of a writer's voice, a glimpse into their psyche, mindset, and ideals. Through the lens of their words, they grant us permission to view the world briefly through their eyes.
And through the reflection of a writer's work, we also see ourselves. The writer's personal observations, insights, commentary, and narratives call us to look within-for introspection...
Winner of Seventeen International Book Awards
An Emotionally Raw Portrait of Transformation That is Absolutely Inspiring!
Prepare to be whisked away on a colorful and imaginative journey of self-love, transformation, inner strength, and healing as poet Kyli Santiago details her inspiring, heartfelt story of survival that will leave every reader feeling uplifted and empowered with a sense of hope for the future.
Expressed in a lively comb...
Thousands of years after Ancient Earth,
Humanity has forgotten its past,
and is doomed to repeat it.
MYTHIC: For centuries, the last of humanity traveled the galaxy aboard a fleet of ARK ships searching for a new home. They warred amongst themselves, formed alliances, and eventually split off into factions. The peace-seekers that broke away found a ringed and moonless planet they renamed Gaia in homage to Ancient Earth, orbiting a star the...
Una novela épica de amor, descubrimiento y aventuras escrita por la autora de Cuando era puertorriqueña "La narración de Santiago es emocionante.... Un triunfo." —The Washington Post Desde que era una niña en la España del siglo diecinueve, Ana Larragoity Cubillas se siente atraída por la exuberante y exótica isla de Puerto Rico que describen los diarios de un antepasado que viajó a la isla junto a Ponce de León. Y en los hermanos gemelos,...
Después del éxito de El mentiroso y En plena noche, llega el esperado cierre de la Trilogía de Illumbe: un thriller magistral, lleno de misterios y giros sorprendentes cuya clave podría estar en la pregunta que late en el alma de esta historia: ¿Es posible enterrar un secreto para siempre?
***Please note this book does have a "general explicit content warning" as it does reference sex, alcohol addiction, racial slurs, and relationships, but it is WITHOUT inappropriate depth, and speaks within a trustworthy format.
As I discovered that I was broken, it was the same time I realized I was falling in love, but many issues came from not recognizing my truths. In my adventures with life I had learned to omit the things that did not a...
Upon many months of self-evaluation and realizing that I needed to place more effort into myself, I began my self-love journey. I took each day to analyze what was making me work, and what was not working. In the midst, I found many hard truths, and began to face them daily in a subtle way. In finding all of the truths of myself, I want to share my learned experiences with you. Expressing personal thoughts, scripture that uplifts, and a way to...
From the award-winning, best-selling author of When I Was Puerto Rican, a powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster that moves between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them together.They refer to themselves as “las Madres, ” a close-knit group of women who, with their daughters, have created a family based on friendship and blood ties.Their story begins in Puerto Ri...
A book about discovering hope despite life's tragedies. This is a story of tragedy, but it is also a story of hope. The author shares the trials and tribulations of a young woman that made a crucial mistake in judgment that nearly killed her. With life challenging her at every turn, the lessons learned can help us all find hope, peace, and joy despite what life throughs at us.
This book also has a built-in spiritual journal for reflection and...