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Twelve jurors, one trial, and one man's freedom on the line.
When a young black man is accused of raping a white woman, his arrest and the resulting trial send shockwaves through the local city courthouse. Twelve ordinary people are brought together to deliver a verdict – and make a decision that will change lives forever.
But as tensions rise and personalities clash, the case quickly erupts into a sweeping debate about justice, guilt, racism,...
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The poems in Night's Glass Table are tight and emotionally powerful, and deal with themes such as death, grief and love.
Zelas chooses her words with care, and her poems are always eloquent and evocative. She demonstrates a sound use of conventions, and her writing is well-crafted and technically excellent.
Night's Glass Table won the 2012 IP Picks Best First Book Award.
4) I Want Us
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Jazlyn Mackie and Rome Ellis were platonic best buddies…until they're snowed in together during a blizzard and end up keeping each other warm all night. After that, they're feeling anything but platonic about each other. All would be beautiful except for the fact that they were both in relationships, however imperfect, and only one of them is feeling the guilt over what they did. Then Rome's jilted girlfriend Nell hits Jazlyn with a strange request:...
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It's the nineties, an era of upheaval. But Denise is too caught up in her own battle to notice. Terry is her mother, or that's what Denise's birth certificate says anyway (she checked to make sure). Their life is as picture perfect as Terry can possibly make it, which is to say that it's not picture perfect at all. There's the missing father. Then there's the pregnancy at nineteen.Now Terry has to decide-does she let Denise and her baby destroy the...
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Nearly a year after his arrest and subsequent conviction for drug possession, Jim Reid is struggling to rebuild his life. All he wants is a second chance, but it seems society will not allow him to forget the mistakes of his past. Battling unemployment, financial ruin, and his own personal demons, Jim realizes that he needs help. Instead of turning to the only one who can help, Jim begins to rely on his new friend, Smoke, a small time drug dealer...
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Let Thy Will Be Done. The Everlasting Poet is the final word through this humbled servant of God. Although, I am not worthy of any grace given me in this guise of poetry, which I represent and have represented in my writings, it has been my constant understanding that the poetry that I write is not less poetry, but it represents "my truth," showered upon me and voiced through led by the Spirit of Truth. This Spirit, which I first came to know in my...
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Alisha and Jason have been through many ups and downs in their relationship. Now, they are stronger than ever and planning their happily ever after.A visitor from Jason's past reappears and threatens to bring down everything that he and Alisha have worked so hard to build. The way they react to the situation will determine if they will have their forever after.
9) Importunity
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Two sensational trials in Southern Rhodesia in 1923 lay bare the evils of settler colonialism. White railwayman Iolo James defends his black domestic servant, Michael, in court against sexual assault charges laid by his wife, Doris. All three will pay a heavy price. Iolo considers himself to be a principled opponent of Empire, embarking on quixotic attempts to right its wrongs. Yet, despite good intentions, he often does much more harm than good to...
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In the sequel to King David's Lost Crown, Mahlir is given a note by a stranger disclosing that his two-year-old son is the blood offspring of King Philip of the northern regions. It is a revelation that marks the child for assassination, because he is the unwelcome heir to a crown that would otherwise belong to King Philip's younger brother, King Antipas of Galilee.
There is hope, however, even though the child lies dead. There is a man who is...
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This is a collection of topical and whimsical poems written during the pandemic when the world felt dark and hopeless. These poems not only seek to shed light on the frustration and sadness of this period but also to find heart and humor during a time of social upheaval and great pain. This book is for people who enjoy poetry but long to read pieces that are accessible and entertaining. From the simple joy of buying a new hat to the heartbreak...
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“My Comrades' Thoughts on Black Lives Matter” is a volume of writings collected from people imprisoned by the U.S. racist state. It is a prisoner-led project produced with the assistance of an outside editor and aims to bring a prisoner's perspective on the Black Lives Matter concept and a much-needed perspective on the Movement for Black Lives in its entirety. Key components of the project focus on the abuse and violence suffered by imprison...
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"Phillis Wheatley: Complete Writings. Poems and Letters. Illustrated" is a comprehensive collection that celebrates the life and literary legacy of Phillis Wheatley, one of the most significant figures in African American literature. This anthology features a wide range of Wheatley's works, including her celebrated poems and insightful letters, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.
As the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry...
15) Commencement
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Allen Sharpe thought he had it all. As a graduate of one of the nation's most prestigious Ivy League Universities, Allen believed he was poised for a six-figure position as a financial consultant and "the good life". In Allen's world, nothing else could be more important. However, after experiencing a major detour on his road to success, Allen learns there is more to life than what the University has prepared him for. As Allen tries to pick up the...
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Dear readers and poetry lovers, It is with great emotion and enthusiasm that I share with you my latest work, a deep dive into the universe of words and feelings. This book of poetry is an intimate journey through the nuances of life, where each verse is an echo of the heart, each stanza is a sigh of the soul. Symphony of 100 Poems Synopsis: In these pages, I sought to capture the ephemerality of love, the melancholy of longing, the bravery of hope...
17) All They Need
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It was his second chance and nothing was going to keep them apart.Harper Ingram needed the job her ex, Logan Bennett, had to offer. Without it, her design firm would be bankrupt in months. But working for Logan was proving to be more difficult than she imagined. Long hours, hot Vegas nights, and an irresistible attraction make her easy prey for his affection. Just when she's ready to risk it all, an ugly accusation leaves her wondering if she knows...
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This steamy, climactic, passionate tale is a real page-turner! Entangled Reloaded encompasses all of the sexy, lustful love-making, and suspenseful, edge of your seat, nail-biting turns you loved in Entangled. However, this is NOT your mama's Entangled. Ra'Sheeka Keonique has reloaded, taken aim, and let the thrills, perplexities and aphrodisia rain down on Derek and Alicia. Sweethearts since college, the two has managed to build an ideal life together....
20) Just Between Us
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Tabitha is a college professor. Months after the death of her best friend, she decides to buy a tiny house and go on a road trip she and Kendra had been planning in their daydreams.Kendrick is Kendra's little brother. Kenny is a retired transit bus driver and sometimes truck driver. He comes to Tabby's aide when she needs help learning how to not only drive a truck but also haul a tiny house. Kenny can't possibly let Tabby go on this trip all by herself....