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El acarreo de negros traídos como esclavos desde África, al continente americano, constituyó un acto sistemático de barbarie y es uno de los genocidios más grandes en la historia de la humanidad.
Al llegar a San Salvador de Bahía, los negros eran muchas veces castigados y azotados en un poste, al que se le dio el nombre de "Pelourinho".
Allí, algunos morían, otros simplemente eran marcados para siempre.
Los pelourinhos se multiplicaron como la esclavitud por todas las latitudes de Brasil.
Este libro de Marcelo Fabián Monges es un homenaje a la memoria de las víctimas y a la resistencia de un pueblo que supo mutar el dolor en alegría, la sangre propia en insignia, la injusticia en conciencia para toda la humanidad.

For millennia, religious rituals helped people process grief, fear, and change by turning inner experience into physical action and spoken words. They help humans make sense of what cannot be easily named. When people step away from religion or start being unsure of what they believe, they can lose access to this accumulated human knowledge. This book reclaims the beautiful and helpful parts of religious ritual. It preserves the psychological power while leaving thoughts about the divine open, inviting readers to bring whatever they believe, or don't believe, into practices designed for healing and integration.

The lost Hollywood novel that scandalized an industry - back in print after 50 years.

"Queer" is used in its 1913 Webster's Dictionary sense - strange, eccentric, unconventional - a celebration of the gloriously oddball characters of 1920s Hollywood.

First published in 1930, Queer People was the insider takedown that set Hollywood's hair on end: a wickedly funny roman à clef by two journalists who actually worked inside the studio system. Irving Thalberg, John Gilbert, Louella Parsons, and many more, appear thinly veiled in a satire so accurate that when Howard Hughes bought the film rights, no actor would agree to play themselves.

This carefully restored scholarly edition includes the complete original text, a new foreword by noted film historian Chris Yogerst, a vintage map of the book's Hollywood locations, and a publisher's afterword providing full historical context. The direct ancestor of The Studio, The Player, Sunset Boulevard, and contemporary Hollywood satire.

"About as funny as anything I've ever read." - Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair, in The New York Times (2025)

"Satirizes Hollywood in almost libelous terms... set Hollywood's hair on end." - TIME Magazine (1931)

"The best work that has appeared in this field... an extremely entertaining one." - New York Times (1930)

Course adoption potential for Film Studies, American Literature, and Cultural History programs.

Available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.

Born prematurely and brought back to life by faith and determination, Damon Dickson's journey begins with struggle and never lets go. Raised between Texas and Minnesota, Damon navigates poverty, abuse, loss, and systemic injustice-yet fi nds refuge in movement, music, and the unbreakable bond of family. From neighborhood basketball courts to the electrifying stages of Minneapolis, Damon's life takes an unexpected turn when dance opens doors he never imagined-eventually leading him into the orbit of Prince and a front-row seat to music history. But success does not erase pain. Th rough heartbreak, betrayal, fatherhood, and profound loss, Damon learns that survival is not about escaping the past, but carrying it forward with purpose.

"I have been a devotee of Emanuel Xavier's poetry since his legendary debut, Pier Queen, and his 7th and newest collection, Still, We Are Sacred, only strengthened my admiration for his artistry. These poems, ruminant at times with memories and dreams, mournful or sparkling with joy at others, blaze with a poetic force, sharpness and realness that have always been among the hallmarks of Emanuel's poetry. They also possess a truthfulness and intimacy that draw you into the heart of the poet's experiences, never sacrificing humor or an unforgettable turn of phrase, showing how a true literary artist lives, survives, and thrives as a brown, queer man in the 21st century." -John Keene

In Still, We Are Sacred, Emanuel Xavier gathers poems of queer survival, memory, and belonging. Moving through faith and doubt, family and chosen kin, love, grief, and joy, these poems honor lives shaped by resistance and care. At once elegy and affirmation, the collection insists on tenderness as a radical act and on the holiness of those who remain.

Emanuel Xavier is a queer Latinx poet whose work emerged from New York City's ballroom culture and the Nuyorican arts movement. An unexpected literary voice shaped outside traditional institutions, he writes toward survival, faith, sexuality, and chosen family. He is the author of several poetry collections, including Pier Queen, Americano, If Jesus Were Gay, and Love(ly) Child. He lives in New York City.

From the award-winning author of Havana Hangover comes the pulse-pounding sequel, Another Havana Hangover.

Tanner Ford never meant to become a spy. He became one because Richard Swift-a Washington powerbroker with a talent for finding weakness-gave him no other choice. Swift doesn't rule through force. He rules through leverage, fear, and systems designed to decide outcomes before anyone realizes they've lost.

Now Swift's reach is global. His power nearly untouchable. And Tanner is the man who helped him build it.

To escape, Tanner must destroy the very machinery he once believed might redeem him. That means returning to Havana-the city that shaped him, scarred him, and still holds the people he left behind. As old loyalties resurface and long-buried betrayals demand payment, Tanner is forced to confront the cost of trust-and whether it can ever be earned again.

Another Havana Hangover is a gripping story of espionage and reckoning, where the most dangerous lie isn't the one you tell others-but the one you tell yourself about who you've become.

Farms collect broken things. Things awaiting resurrection.

Since getting out of juvie, Ronnie Madonna has built a tentative life in Lionheart working as a farmhand for Nev at Upsend Downs, but one thing is still missing: her daughter Rainbow.

When she realizes she has a chance to get Rainbow back, she must prove she is a responsible adult and a good mother. Her quest will take a village, and will force her to confront demons from her past. Will she follow her football dreams to Brisbane or put down roots on the land that holds a mysterious power over her and her boss?

Ten years ago, jaded former war photographer Nev Bickerman woke to a pregnant teenager smashing the family room with a cricket bat. Now, Nev is far too professional to admit she's falling in love.

"This extraordinary debut from Laura Garden is so many things: a lyrical ode to Queensland and its people, an exploration of love in all its many forms, a double portrait of two women who only appear to be perfect opposites to one another, but in fact share a bond deeper than blood. Queenslander, like its protagonists Ronnie and Nev, never gives up its secrets easily, but the rewards along the way are well worth the journey. Lush and transportive, tender and fierce, this is a novel that lives on well after the last page."

-Hesse Phillips, author of Lightborne

Meet your new favorite amateur sleuths: three delightfully unbothered retirees who refuse to age quietly and absolutely will not mind their business.

If you love cozy mysteries, female amateur sleuths, and small-town secrets, welcome to Conch Key, a sun-soaked Florida beach town where the gossip travels faster than the tide. It's all palm trees and porch swings until a very dead real estate developer in designer loafers washes up and turns this seaside mystery into a full-blown scandal.

Daisy Picklesworth planned to spend her retirement reading cozy mystery novels, not solving one. But when a suspicious charm surfaces, the victim's past gets murky, and the local police chief insists she stay out of it, Daisy does what any self-respecting nosy amateur detective would do: dive in headfirst.

Good thing she has backup. Her inner circle includes a glamorous best friend with sharp instincts, a no-nonsense skeptic who trusts no one, and a sweet-but-sneaky observer who misses nothing. Together, they sip mimosas, chase clues, and unravel a twisty whodunit filled with secrets, lies, and a few very stylish suspects.

Expect humorous cozy mystery vibes, found family friendships, and a cast of quirky characters in a charming coastal setting. This is a lighthearted mystery packed with small-town intrigue, beachside drama, and just enough danger to keep things interesting.

Perfect for fans of:

• Cozy mystery series with strong female leads
• Beach reads with a murder mystery twist
• Senior sleuths and retirement-age detectives
• Clean mysteries with humor and heart

If you like your mysteries sunny, snarky, and served with pastries, this Florida cozy mystery is ready to sweep you away.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Peyton Corinne comes a second-chance hockey romance between the team's antihero and the new assistant coach's daughter filled with Peyton's trademark "deliciously angsty" (Publishers Weekly) storytelling.

Toren Kane has always been a magnet for trouble. Branded as dangerous and brutal, his reputation has followed him from the playground to the ice rink. After a scandal cost him his first-round NHL draft pick, Toren's last shot at redemption lies with Waterfell University's hockey team--who all despise him for what he did to their captain at the last Frozen Four competition. To make matters worse, Waterfell's new assistant coach is Christophe LaBlanc, Toren's former coach and the man who knows all his darkest secrets.

Lillian LaBlanc is out of chances, according to her father. After flunking out of an Ivy League, she's struggling and her father's strict rules are the only things keeping her afloat. Suffering beneath the weight of his suffocating control, Lily is desperate to keep her need to paint as hidden as her depression. But her fragile stability is threatened when she discovers that Toren Kane, her childhood best friend and first love, is also attending Waterfell--and is on her father's team.

As Toren and Lily's lives collide once more, old wounds and unresolved feelings resurface. Toren must confront his self-destructive tendencies and learn to let others in, while Lily faces the daunting task of breaking free from her father's grip. Their connection could be the key to healing--or the spark that reignites the chaos they've both been trying to escape.

Gloria Steinem offers an inspiring and candid memoir of her early life and the journey that made her one of the world's most influential activists and storytellers, alongside a clear-eyed, urgent message for new generations about what the next chapters of the fight for equality will demand

Before she became a feminist leader, Gloria Steinem was a curious child: going on road trips with her itinerant father, caring for her mother, and devouring every book she could find. In An Unexpected Life, Steinem reflects on the unlikely experiences and pivotal moments--from a childhood rat bite that opened her eyes to the dangers of poverty to the 1970 Women's March honoring the right to vote--that shaped the visionary woman she would become.

She shares her years living in India, learning from the nonviolent movement there, and her travels around the world advocating for women's rights. Along the way, she honors the people who influenced her most, including trailblazers, writers, and thinkers who expanded her understanding of power, community, justice, and solidarity.

Moving between past and present, Steinem examines the progress and setbacks of six decades of activism. As she reflects on the movements she helped build and the victories won for women's and human rights, she also looks ahead, urging new generations to imagine bolder, more inclusive paths forward.

Intimate, funny, and rich with hard-earned wisdom, An Unexpected Life offers readers the rare opportunity to learn directly from one of feminism's most enduring voices as we continue the work of building a better future for all.

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?!

With his childhood dream in his heart, Kafka makes his choice--to give up his human form for the sake of humanity. He transforms for the final time into Kaiju No. 8 and takes his final stand against the historic cataclysm--the Daikaiju of the Meireki Era! Can he put a stop to this unprecedented foe before it plunges the world into destruction? Despair turns to hope in this thrilling conclusion!

Fans of Butcher & Blackbird will be captivated by this dark, addictive romance, where one woman must confront her ex and navigate deadly desires on a film set where no one is safe.

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The cameras are rolling, the scene is set, and the stakes are deadly. On this set, no one is safe.

Five years ago, Purdy Marin's wedding was shattered when her fiancé, Sawyer Delambre, accused her of cheating--at the altar. Humiliated and fed up, she ditched town and never looked back.

Years later, Purdy now goes by "Andi," and has a happy, albeit humble, life in the city. She thought she'd left the nightmare of Sawyer behind, but he has other plans. Sawyer, an aspiring director, assembled the perfect trap--a chilling horror script, the funding to make it real, and Andi cast in the starring role. Strapped for cash, she agrees.

But Sawyer isn't the only one looking for the spotlight. His older brother, Asher, has quietly loved Andi for years. Now cast as her on-screen husband, Ash has the excuse he's always wanted--to finally stand where his brother once stood.

As the cameras roll, alliances shift, and buried secrets rise to the surface. Everyone has motives. Everyone believes they're directing the show. But Andi may be the most dangerous player of all. She's spent years letting Sawyer tell her story. This is her shot to write her own ending.

But every ending comes with a cost. And in every found footage, the story only survives because someone didn't.

For the first time, the stories of the women who built the profession of technical communication have been brought together. These women helped shape how the world understands technology.

Spanning fifty years of innovation, from typewriters to personal computers to smartphones, these first-hand stories reveal how women in technical communication carved out careers, led change, and defined a field in constant motion.

Told in their own words, this anthology celebrates the pioneers who turned communication into a bridge between people and technology.

"Seldom do writers on the Holocaust have access to diaries from both a mother and her daughter. With these materials in hand, Pauline Steinhorn crafted a wonderful book about her mother and grandmother, retelling, often in their own voices, the story of their struggles." -Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, American Jewish University

Bronia Feldman never imagined she would become the backbone of an underground medical lifeline, least of all inside the brutal forced-labor system of the HASAG munitions factory in occupied Poland. Torn from her family in September 1942, she arrives there shattered by grief. The only force strong enough to keep her alive is the chance to save others.

Left behind in the ghetto of Skarzysko-Kamienna are her husband and two young daughters. Her 13-year-old daughter, Hajuta, has been sent to a nearby labor site. Bronia seizes a rare opportunity to escape and manages to reach her daughter. After their brief reunion, she faces an impossible choice: flee into the forest to join the partisans, or slip back to the place she has just escaped.

When they are reunited months later, the moment is both miraculous and heartbreaking. Hajuta is no longer the girl Bronia remembers. Together they endure still darker days when they are deported to Bergen-Belsen in January 1945.

This true story of a Jewish mother and daughter is a testament to courage, devotion, and the fragile thread of hope that sustained them. Amid cruelty and terror, they also encounter moments of humanity.

Throughout it all, both cling to memories of the River Kamienna, where they once danced, played music, and believed in a future. For Bronia and Hajuta, the river is more than a memory. It is a promise that one day they might return home.

Every high-performing company has a CEO who understands one truth: success is relational before it's financial.

After building and selling companies, serving on public and private boards, and advising hundreds of CEOs for over twenty-five years, Eddy Arriola has seen one principle hold true: every breakthrough in business starts with a breakthrough in relationships.

It's All About Relationships reveals the six arenas every CEO must master--from the boardroom to the customer--and introduces a systemic, practical method for turning relationships into a measurable strategic advantage.

This isn't about being more "likable." It's All About Relationships doesn't waste your time with vague platitudes. This is a playbook for CEOs--an actionable guide for leading with clarity, building alignment, and creating the trust that drives results.

Everyone deserves a happily ever after, that's why Jenna Murphy is fiercely proud of her romance-only bookstore, BookLove. With her pets by her side, she's content in her neat life, convinced that one day she'll find her person. Jenna helps Grandma with her groceries, runs the library's used book sale, and hands out water to the runners in the local 5K race. What's not to love?

Sawyer Hall, a sharp-witted book blogger, has gained a reputation for her brutally honest takes. Fresh from a messy breakup, her posts have grown...snarkier than usual, and when she stumbles into Jenna's charming bookstore filled with "sappy fluff," she doesn't exactly hold back.

Sawyer's suggestion that romance novels peddle unattainable dreams to the sad and lonely makes Jenna absolutely livid. But fate has a twisted sense of humor because a new neighbor is moving into the other half of Jenna's duplex and it's Sawyer Hall, because, of course it is. And Sawyer is gorgeous. And funny. And sort of makes Jenna swoon. So annoying.

A witty, heartwarming enemies to lovers romance about falling for the girl next door that proves the best stories are the ones with endings we never see coming.