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In this current political climate, being a Palestinian is a hazard. However, there are common grounds where East meets West.The Hookah Girlis a semi-autobiographical graphic novel of a childhood as a Christian Palestinian in America. Told in short stories and with narrative ranging from growing up in a refugee family to how to roll waraq (stuffed grape leaves), this book is an account of living in two seemingly different cultures that actually arent...
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InThey Will Dream in the Garden, Otherwise Award-winning author, Gabriela Damin Miravete elaborates the disconcerting experience of living as a woman in Mexicoa territory characterized by its great contrasts, from violence and activism to affectionate and communal resistance: flowers that arise from the earth to expand the cosmic consciousness of those who take it, nuns who create artifacts so that their native languages do not perish, a memorial...
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They look like us. They act like us. They feed on us. When two female researchers survive a mass prison riot and emerge unscathed, it threatens to reveal them for who they really are: an immortal race of women with superhuman abilities and a violent history of secrets theyve left buried with the dead. Racing to head off an impending threat to all men on the planet, they must confront their unforgivable pasts and resurrect the very worst of their...
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After the triumph of Taylor Swift's initial comic book biography, TidalWave unveils a new 22-page sequel spotlighting her philanthropic endeavors. ! Her story simply couldn't be contained within a single issue. In celebrity philanthropy, few names shine as brightly as Taylor Swift's. Beyond her chart-topping albums and record-breaking tours, Swift has carved a remarkable legacy through her benevolent acts, demonstrating a commitment to positively...
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Thrill to the almost real adventures of the time-traveling Adam West, Boy Wonder, the former television star turned hero, the purr-fectly wild Julie Newmar, Vincent Price, the host with the most, and the cat-tastic Eartha Kitt! Featuring the authorized likenesses of their stars, the TidalVerse wasnt the same after they were introduced in the pages of some of the most exciting comics to hit the stands.
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Continuing TidalWaves exploration of the origins of its most famous heroes and villains, this volume explores the gritty edges of the TidalVerse. Volume 4 features the tragic Juliet, the interdimensional and sexy crimefighter, Jailbait, Zak Raven, Esq., the survivor, the enigmatic Muse, and the rage-filled former superheroine turned police officer, TNT Jackson. Their exploits will thrill you and leave you wanting more in this all-new collected edition....
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When youre the only Black kid in the honors program or (any program) at your mostly white high school, or one of a handful of Black graduate students in your PhD program, or one of two African American women on the faculty at your Pac-10 employer, its not your gender non-conformity that sets you apart from your peers. In those environments, your Blackness is the first thing people notice about you. Still, there are other ways of being different--and...
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Prepare for an electrifying collaboration as Tidalwave's iconic hero, The 10th Muse, teams up with the legendary Tarzan, The Untamed! Embark on a thrilling, pulp-inspired journey filled with non-stop action and adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
10) Ghost Stories
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Ghost Storiesis a graphic novel collection offering three haunting explorations. Granted the chance to meet three of her dead idols in "Ghost," the authors cartoon-self embarks on a journey to remote and unanticipated landscapes, in a story of self-discovery and healing. In "Wallpaper," a child tells the story of a household move, remodel, and loss through the lens of flashbulb memory. And in "Makers," two girls with an unorthodox friendship make...
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"As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set Ethelda Bleibtrey free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the 1920 Olympics, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went"--Provided by the publisher.
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"A single mother working in the gothic mansion of a reclusive horror director stumbles upon terrifying secrets in the captivating new horror novel from the national bestselling author of Good Girls Don't Die and Horseman. Harry Adams has always loved horror movies, so it's not totally a coincidence that she took the job cleaning house for movie director Javier Castillo. His forbidding graystone Chigago mansion, Bright Horses, is filled from top to...
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"A compelling memoir about opting for adventure instead of motherhood, and the lifelong outcomes of that choice. Instead captures Maria Coffey's adventurous life through her biggest decisions along the way, including the decision not to have children. It's a vivid travelogue, a love story, and a personal commentary on the risks and rewards of choosing unconventional paths. After two traumatic experiences during her twenties --a near-drowning in Morocco...
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Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. This is her story and a call to action to Americans who love our country and cherish peace and freedom.
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Pierce recounts a preacher's daughter's childhood filled with heartbreak, including abuse, her parents' divorce, and the sudden deaths of her two sisters in the span of two years. Even after she achieved success in her comedy tours, trials and tragedy dogged her through marriage, motherhood, and widowhood. But God was there with her through every sorrow and every joy.
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"Twenty-Five Women Who Shaped the Italian Renaissance takes readers on a journey through early modern Italy that places women at the heart of the artistic and cultural developments of this transformative era. Highlighted here are figures like Caterina Sforza, who defended her city against an invading army; Veronica Franco, the Venetian courtesan whose erotic verse enthralled Europe; Sofonisba Anguissola, acclaimed for her arresting portraits; Isabella...
20) Beyoncé
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"Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mom's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncâe joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to...