Two Plays
Two plays about financial goings on in the oil industry. The world is run by the rich. Their influence over government policy in the so-called democracies is far greater than the voters'. Elsewhere, there isn't even a pretence that aren't in control. They defy the law and are praised for it. They are embraced by politicians who claim to represent the people. Yet where are they in literature? In drama, the kitchen sink movement kicked off the trend of focusing on the lives of the poor, the working-class, the common folk. Once excluded from drawing-room drama, it was assumed that bringing their experience to the stage would alert social conscience. Decades of this doesn't seem to have slowed the slither rightwards. Meanwhile, in literature, the rich are more or less invisible. Their way of thinking is unexplored. By and large, the people who rule the world are absent from the stage.
Society, Suspicious
Let's excise our old, unpleasant, burdensome history. Let's invent an American past we can rally around and get back to that place. Let's bring back Fonzie and those Happy Days. Or get us back some 1864, and some all-out Civil War. It's your choice, America. Go back or move forward. Human rights or nationalism. Freedom or slavery. Truth, progress and democracy or fantasy, fairy tales and fascism. Save the planet, or slave away under the heat of an angry Mother Earth stripped of her rights and soon to be denied birth control. And oh my, here comes a lonely, superfly Father Sky. He too, is unprotected. We're all unprotected. Society, Suspicious is an experimental, genre-bending novel told by a sometimes insufferable, yet well-meaning, hilarious, formerly dead, formerly narcissistic poet, music idol and antithetical Quixote, fabricating imaginary social media windmills, and seeking revenge on America by starting a cult through conspiracy culminating with an insurrection on 1/6/21 at the wrong building.
Notes From Underground
Notes from Undergroundalso translated as"Notes from the Underground" or "Letters from the Underworld"is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels. Notes from the Underground is a fictional, first-person confession told by a hateful, hyper-conscious man living underground who is a retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg.The first part of the story is told in monologue form through the Underground Man's diary, and attacks contemporary Russian philosophy, especially Nikolay Chernyshevsky's What Is to Be Done?.[2] The second part of the book is called ""Apropos of the Wet Snow"" and describes certain events that appear to be destroying and sometimes renewing the underground man, who acts as a first person, unreliable narrator and anti-hero.
Society, Suspicious
Let's excise our old, unpleasant, burdensome history. Let's invent an American past we can rally around and get back to that place. Let's bring back Fonzie and those Happy Days. Or get us back some 1864, and some all-out Civil War. It's your choice, America. Go back or move forward. Human rights or nationalism. Freedom or slavery. Truth, progress and democracy or fantasy, fairy tales and fascism. Save the planet, or slave away under the heat of an angry Mother Earth stripped of her rights and soon to be denied birth control. And oh my, here comes a lonely, superfly Father Sky. He too, is unprotected. We're all unprotected. Society, Suspicious is an experimental, genre-bending novel told by a sometimes insufferable, yet well-meaning, hilarious, formerly dead, formerly narcissistic poet, music idol and antithetical Quixote, fabricating imaginary social media windmills, and seeking revenge on America by starting a cult through conspiracy culminating with an insurrection on 1/6/21 at the wrong building.
The Father's Footsteps
Elias has achieved the power he has always desired. But how much farther can he go? How much farther dare he go?
A Man, A Ghost
To whom do we owe our intended good nature? Where do we scrape the courage to engage others in cynical pursuits? Arnold Esche, the sole possessor of an acclaimed media giant guides his readers and woefully employed into a world that all believe to recognize indiscriminately. Social cues force these characters into navigating instances where residents of detached thought and action clash and splatter their ideals together to produce a murky outcome of delicate proportions. Enclosed are pieces and fragments of events that have taken place in the world of the esteemed Mr. Esche. Created to be read by the fantastic character of the 'American Aristocrat' readers will be taken through the fortnight leading up to a cataclysmic event that young/adults can surely resonate with in the trying times of infinite change that are constantly upon them. Not only does this CEO of a prosperous company affect an all too willing crowd, but we also catch a glimpse of his personal relationships; simply one person engaging one other. In turn, he will relay his inadvertent motivations to the greater environment.
Fraud President
From world-renowned motivational speaker and Guinness World Record holder Dr. Rob Bryant comes an eye-opening novel that blends meticulous research with gripping fiction to expose the potential vulnerabilities in America's election systems. Drawing from hundreds of hours of exhaustive investigation into battleground state elections, "Fraud President" weaves together real-world court cases, actual news reports, and documented voting system weaknesses into a fictional narrative that reads like tomorrow's headlines. Through engaging storytelling, Bryant illuminates over 25 specific vulnerabilities in current election laws-weaknesses that, by design, could be virtually impossible to detect. While the characters and plot are fictional, the foundation of this political thriller is built upon Bryant's thorough analysis of state election laws, court proceedings, and verified incidents of electoral irregularities. The result is a compelling story that entertains while raising serious questions about election integrity. Written by a distinguished academic with a PhD and extensive experience as a business analyst, "Fraud President" brings analytical rigor to a topic often clouded by partisan rhetoric. Bryant's unique background-from corporate vice presidency to college professor, from paralysis survivor to cross-country rowing champion-lends both authority and inspiration to this meticulously researched work. This isn't just another political novel-it's a wake-up call about the potential fragility of our democratic systems, informed by real-world evidence and presented through the lens of compelling fiction. About the AuthorDr. Rob Bryant is a renaissance man whose extraordinary life journey infuses his writing with unique authority and inspiration. After surviving a devastating 55-foot fall that left him paralyzed from the waist down, he defied medical odds to walk again with braces and crutches-then went on to set a Guinness World Record by rowing 3,280 miles from Los Angeles to Washington DC. As a distinguished academic and business leader, Dr. Bryant has served as a college professor, corporate Vice President, and business analyst. His insights and inspiring story have reached audiences at over 500 schools, colleges, churches, and organizations, garnering coverage from every major television network, over 200 newspapers, and 25 magazines nationwide. His work has earned accolades from an impressive array of leaders, including President George W. Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry, and motivational icon Zig Ziglar. As the author of four books and father of two U.S. Marines, Dr. Bryant brings both scholarly rigor and patriotic passion to his examination of America's electoral systems.
Factory Girls
A funny, fierce, and unforgettable read about a young woman working a summer job in a shirt factory in Northern Ireland, while tensions rise both inside and outside the factory walls. Winner of the Comedy Women in Print 2022-23 Published Novel Award It's the summer of 1994, and all smart-mouthed Maeve Murray wants are good final exam results so she can earn her ticket out of the wee Northern Irish town she has grown up in during the Troubles. She hopes she will soon be in London studying journalism--away from her crowded home, the silence and sadness surrounding her sister's death, and most of all, away from the violence of her divided community. As a first step, Maeve's taken a job in a shirt factory working alongside Protestants with her best friends. But getting the right exam results is only part of Maeve's problem--she's got to survive a tit-for-tat paramilitary campaign, iron 100 shirts an hour all day every day, and deal with the attentions of Handy Andy Strawbridge, her slick and untrustworthy English boss. Then, as the British loyalist marching season raises tensions among the Catholic and Protestant workforce, Maeve realizes something is going on behind the scenes at the factory. What seems to be a great opportunity to earn money turns out to be a crucible in which Maeve faces the test of a lifetime. Seeking justice for herself and her fellow workers may just be Maeve's one-way ticket out of town. Bitingly hilarious, clear-eyed, and steeped in the vernacular of its time and place, Factory Girls tackles questions of wealth and power, religion and nationalism, and how young women maintain hope for themselves and the future during divided, violent times. Shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Society of Literature Encore Award (for second novels) and the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize
Unleashing America's Potential
Our Government was founded as a democratic Republic and the US Constitution was established to ensure the majority of citizen's were represented in Washington and to protect the minority. Unfortunately, our Republic has been effectively replaced with a two-party system of government that is a purely partisan democracy. The result is that little is done for the majority of the citizens. The majority of the population, those commonly referred to as "The Silent Majority", are no longer represented in Washington. I further believe that the time has come for a third political party to be formed that will represent them and force compromise. This book was written about the establishment, and rise, of a new third political party that succeeds in breaking the partisan gridlock and unleashing America's potential.
Stray Kitten
Milt Erlandsen is trying to turn his life around at age 30. At work, he puts himself forward for more responsibilities. At home, his dating life goes nowhere while the ex-girlfriend of his missing roommate makes a surprising offer. Milt also gets involved in his landlord's seemingly hopeless candidacy for a seat on the city council. Milt tries his hand at media manipulation with more success than he bargained for, leading to the discovery of a dark secret in the past of the girl he loves. When things start to unravel, Milt's charismatic kid sister is there to help.
Limitation of Human Intelligence
This book is designed to point out all the wrong things we are doing, influenced by politicians, religious leaders, rich people, and puppets leaders. Give some tips on how to improve ourselves and look for ways to improve our lives and deliver a better society to our kids and grandkids.
Bogustan
Newly minted diplomat Rudy Hancock has been given the unenviable task of convincing corrupt officials in Bogustan to allow their small country to become a dumping ground for America's nuclear waste. Rudy's naivete results in his accidentally promising to build an $800 million rail line, drill a hole through a sacred mountain, and free a human trafficker in return for their consent. Then his attempts to cover up these unfulfillable promises are misunderstood by everyone around him, including embassy officials, Bogustani politicians, and an international consultant. Is Rudy an idiot or a genius? Was he really involved in blackmail and auto theft? Did he experience a hallucinogenic cactus and an injury-producing one night stand? Did he organize a massive punk rock rally?Join Rudy and a cast of misfits in Bogustan, where corruption and obfuscation are the national pastime.
A Movement is Born
In the last four years of the 20th century, George Burton throws himself into the Herculean task of transforming his newly form organization, the National Association for a Populist America into a nation-wide movement that's determined to remake the conservative movement into a populist-nationalist movement, with the goal of preventing the United States from sinking into the cesspool of socialism. He and a cadre of dedicated followers that he gathered around him tirelessly begin the organization the N.A.P.A. in all fifty states. The conservatives are the first to attack his new movement's activist program of challenging the left on the streets through demonstrations and counter-demonstration and its anti-free trade and anti-globalist program. Burton studies the radical tactics of the left and is determined to use them against his opponents. He organizes professional demonstrators that make-up his Minutemen Militia, and builds-up a highly disciplined intelligence network using the most advance computer technology to collect compromising information to threaten and blackmail elected officials into supporting him. His Minutemen begins a campaign of breaking up leftist assemblies, meetings and rallies, confronting them on the streets of America, stopping them from causing havoc and mayhem by marching through middle class neighbors and challenging leftist leaders and organizations with thousands of lawsuits, and a campaign of harassment, intimidation and threats. He charges the conservative establishment as too cowardly to confront those who deny patriotic Americans their civil rights and that one has to fight fire with fire, using the leftists' own tactics against them. By the turn of the century his N.A.P.A. is rapidly growing into a political force that cannot be ignored. Burton warnings about of an inpending collapse of the United States economy which proves to be farsighted. Just as the world is about to enter the 21st century, it is plunged into the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Tales of American Idiocy
"Soon the humans will all wear muzzles and be chained to their homes by their great glowing boxes!" This announcement by Chester stopped the meeting of the pets of Sunnyside Street cold. Not that they were surprised by the neighborhood conspiracy cat. Chester was full of odd ideas, most of which he announced at inopportune moments. Chester would turn out to be right about COVID, but he is just one of many Orwellian critters and supernatural shorts populating these Tales of American Idiocy, a darkly humorous collection of short stories commemorating the early 2020's. Here you'll find President Brandon's sketch election. Dwight the alligator will fight forced COVID injections. Delilah the deer's own "Dr. Foxi," gets his just deserts, and Black Lizards definitely Matter. Will Chester and friends' warnings make repeating the early 2020s unthinkable? If you like clever allegories, not-so-crazy conspiracies', and darkly humorous satire, you'll love Tales of American idiocy, a work Bookviral calls: "A cuttingly Allegorical Read!" P.R. Infidel is a citizen of the United States of America who writes for fun. She is a professional, a Christian, and for now, that is all she can reveal about herself due to the controversial nature of her work.
Patriots' Call
Democracy in PerilSeven resolute patriots lead a team of security and law enforcement professionals who have tasked themselves with the mission of saving the country when the Administration loses the ideals of a democracy.
Ring Around the Circle
A time of 'Once' or a time 'Forth coming' is within the psyche of you who continues to read on. It covers much adventure, politics that parallels that of today, which entails greed, power and intrigue. Read on and 'Philantasize' how they dealt with politics then. Your imagination will then take you to "My Land of Philantasy".
Fugitive Dreams
Fugitive Dreams is a slightly fictionalized literary memoir illustrating a sweeping 50 years of life under occupation through personal stories. Born in Palestine 'on the "wrong" side of the border, ' Sameer finds his way to America to rebuild his life. His immigrant experience in post-9/11 America is laced to the ongoing conflict at home with the common threads of school shootings, police violence, human rights abuses, activism, and walls. For the sake of his daughter, he decides he must do something.
The Jungle (Read & Co. Classics Edition)
One of twentieth-century America's most politically influential novels, The Jungle is Upton Sinclair's hard-hitting expos矇 of the meat-packing industry. Journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair was a known muckraker who used his work to expose the horrific underbelly of the American government in the early 1900s. The Jungle is the fictional story of Jurgis Rudkus and his wife, Ona Lukoszaite. The couple immigrated to Chicago from Lithuania in the hopes of living the American Dream. Instead, they are met by the hardship and tragedy that awaited so many immigrants at the time. Jurgis secures a job in the meat-packing industry and quickly realises the disgusting treatment of animals and the horrendous working conditions that led to many injuries and deaths. Prior to writing the powerful novel, Sinclair spent seven weeks working in the Chicago meat-packing industry. He used his research to expose the corrupt factories in his writing. Originally published in serial form in 1905 for Appeal to Reason, the socialist newspaper, The Jungle was published as a book in 1906. The novel caused such public outcry that Sinclair's work played a large part in the introduction of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act in the US. Read & Co. Classics has proudly republished this volume for the enjoyment of fans of socialist literature and those interested in the history of America's meat industry.
Accidental Diplomacy
As Commander Wong gazes into the vastness of the South China Sea from the deck of a Chinese Navy ship, he is alerted that a US Navy battleship is approaching. Meanwhile as Admiral Smith stands in the control room of the US battleship, three Chinese jets fly overhead and warn the crew that they are in foreign waters. But neither leader has any idea that in mere seconds, everything is about to change. After a computer glitch prompts a US Navy lieutenant to make a split-second decision to take down two of the Chinese aircraft with missiles, the Chinese retaliate and launch their own attack. While Russia and others push China toward war, a peace summit is called. But can the sworn enemies who are leading the summit find a way to utilize diplomacy, cultural understanding, and friendship to stop a Third World War from unfolding? In this political thriller, a computer error prompts an unplanned battle in the South China Sea between two superpowers with the potential to cause a Third World War.
Holus Bolus
President Michael Fontaine is struggling to preserve his legacy against the threats of rebels, firestorms and floods. The Nomenklatura live safely behind the Protection Barriers, but out in the Wastelands the rest of the population is fighting for food and water.Miriam Sabto, the Minister for Incarceration, aspires to be the first Black president of the Democratic Republic of Australia, and her advisor, Ruth Tran, will do anything to make this happen. And then there is Freddie Wu, envoy from Shanghai, with his demands backed up by a visiting aircraft carrier.As the rebels attack the Fontaine Government, events take a sudden turn that puts the future of Australia on the line.
Accidental Diplomacy
As Commander Wong gazes into the vastness of the South China Sea from the deck of a Chinese Navy ship, he is alerted that a US Navy battleship is approaching. Meanwhile as Admiral Smith stands in the control room of the US battleship, three Chinese jets fly overhead and warn the crew that they are in foreign waters. But neither leader has any idea that in mere seconds, everything is about to change. After a computer glitch prompts a US Navy lieutenant to make a split-second decision to take down two of the Chinese aircraft with missiles, the Chinese retaliate and launch their own attack. While Russia and others push China toward war, a peace summit is called. But can the sworn enemies who are leading the summit find a way to utilize diplomacy, cultural understanding, and friendship to stop a Third World War from unfolding? In this political thriller, a computer error prompts an unplanned battle in the South China Sea between two superpowers with the potential to cause a Third World War.
Đi
..."ĐI" đ瓊 m繫 tả rất thực ho?n cảnh gia đ穫nh nh? văn cũng như cuộc sửa soạn chuyến vượt biển v? những ng?y tr礙n biển Đ繫ng n礙n c籀 sự l繫i cuốn từ người thực việc thực. Những l獺 thư của con ch獺u gửi về tả lại đời sống ở trại đảo cũng như ở xứ người biểu lộ t璽m tư kh獺 ti礙u biểu của những người bị dồn v?o thế phải bắt buộc xa qu礙 hương. Ra đi m? vẫn ngo獺i nh穫n về đất nước với những người th璽n c簷n ở lại. Ri礙ng t繫i, t繫i c籀 cảm nhận rằng t獺c phẩm được viết ra với một tấm l簷ng thương con thương ch獺u v繫 bờ. Người thường nếu c籀 t璽m tưởng như thế cũng c籀 thể viết xuất sắc huống chi một nh? văn nổi tiếng l? đ繫n hậu th穫 sự l繫i cuốn độc giả sẽ l礙n đến mức n?o!... Tr穩ch "DO?N QUỐC SỸ, Kẻ Sĩ Thời Đại Ch繳ng Ta" - NGUYỄN MẠNH TRINH
M穫nh Lại Soi M穫nh
"... Ch繳ng t繫i c簷n kh獺m ph獺 nơi nh? văn Do瓊n Quốc Sỹ những t璽m lượng từ 獺i tuyệt vời, lu繫n lu繫n tin tưởng v?o những gi獺 trị cao qu羸 của truyền thống văn h籀a d璽n tộc: ?ng kh繫ng nu繫i hận th羅 d?i l璽u ngay cả khi 繫ng đang bị giam trong lao t羅 Cộng sản. ?ng chỉ căm th羅 ch穩nh s獺ch của một chế độ t?n bạo đ?n 獺p c獺i nh璽n phẩm con người xuống tầm s繳c vật, muốn d穫m con người trong thiếu thốn để chứng minh nguy礙n l羸 'vật chất quyết định hết thảy'. ?ng kh繫ng căm th羅 những kẻ thừa lệnh đang h?nh hạ 繫ng v? 繫ng quan niệm nếu ch繳ng ta thực sự muốn học hỏi hạnh từ bi nhẫn nhục th穫 n礙n c獺m ơn những người g璽y ra tội 獺c v穫 ch穩nh kẻ th羅 đ瓊 dạy cho ch繳ng ta r癡n luyện l簷ng nh璽n từ. Đối với người c籀 bản chất từ bi n礙n xem như một vốn liếng kinh nghiệm cần thiết m? trong đ籀 kẻ th羅 kh繫ng thể thiếu được th?nh tố đạt đến th?nh c繫ng ..." (Tr穩ch "L簷ng Từ trong C繭i Văn Do瓊n Quốc Sỹ", Th獺i T繳 Hạp (2006))
Enemies in the West Wing
The President of the United States Has Gone Rogue!With the Nation in grave peril, seven resolute patriots, "The DC Seven", find that saving the Nation is much more difficult and tragic than they had ever realized.How will they avoid the danger to themselves and their families and restore the democracy?
Stories for Another Day
In his third creative offering, Nkosana Zali delivers a humorous light read that tackles various social themes. In six short stories, the reader is transported through the experiences of a job seeker, issues of love, betrayal, loyalty and more. In a novelette that concludes the book, his journalist character, Loretta Rivera, who features in his previous book, WHEN SEASONS CHARGE, returns and helps us explore the effects of guerilla warfare on combatants who fought against the apartheid system.
Adriana Books, The Complete Blog, 2020-2021, Vol 1
Adriana Books: The Complete Blog, 2010-2021, Volumes 1 & 2, contain all of the posts to the blog on Adriana Books, written by Dwight Cathcart. They are prompted by the huge changes in the lives of LGBTQ people during this recent decade and by the question of the future. The essays are short, easily accessible, pointed and penetrating on topics that confront LGBTQ people today. From the question of coming out to the issue of teen-age suicides among LGBTQ youth and, of course, to the achievement of marriage equality and its effect on all of us, these essays discuss tactics and strategy-all from the perspective of a queer man right at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It never forgets the history of LGBTQ people or the LGBTQ people who were damaged and are continuing to be damaged by the action of the bigoted and the ignorant.
Anthem
Ayn Rand published her book, Anthem, in 1946. In the included foreword she provided, she bemoaned "people who accept collectivism by moral default" despite there being ample evidence of the bloody consequences of that approach. "Those who refuse to see it now are neither blind nor innocent." Sadly, though some seventy years have passed, that evidence has only accumulated and compounded, heaping body upon body, bones upon bones, mass graves over other mass graves. And yet, even now, 'collective' ideologies are still accepted as the 'moral default.' Ayn Rand's prescient book, Anthem, was a warning. But it was a warning unheeded, leaving us to wonder if there is any genocidal calamity that could take place that could shake the foundations of the inclination towards collectivism that we remain awash in.
2100
James Lawson, a business entrepreneur from our times, has grown up with the belief that the main purpose of life is to maximise wealth. He only accepts that climate change is real when he realises he can make money out of dealing with it.Struck down by a near-fatal brain tumour, he is put into hibernation until a treatment can be found for his condition.Revived in the year 2100, he finds himself living in a very different world from the one that we are used to. Even the social mores are different.During his long sleep, the world economic order collapsed. People have banded together to organise themselves into communities. For them, beyond providing for the basic necessities, the accumulation of wealth has been replaced by quality-of-life issues, such as being part of their community and taking care of a planet ravaged by climate change.Can James adjust to this new way of life? Can he still put his entrepreneurial skills to good use? Can he find love, and track down what has happened to the people in his past?Can the people of 2100, who blame the people of our time for causing global warming, learn to accept this man?And where, amongst a people whose cuisine is plain but wholesome, can he get a decent Big Mac and french fries?
It Could Happen Here -
Eric King the CEO of International Surveillance, Security and Construction, ISSAC, received a call from Wilbur Barron, the president of the United States, requesting that he attend a meeting at the National Golf Club. Barron was vague but hinted that he needed King's business expertise in planning an election year strategy. King wasn't surprised by the call. The president always sought advice from friends outside of his staff. Barron didn't mention it openly, but those who worked for him knew he had a basic distrust of people who were attached to the system and worked for government paychecks. He wanted input from people whose wealth freed them from having to worry about their next government stipend and leaned on his rich friends for all sorts of tasks and advice. He vested some with cabinet level decision making powers without ever having to run them before congress for confirmation. Cabinet members and the presidential staff knew the president's friends could overturn their decisions with a phone call and of all the members of the president's kitchen cabinet, King was the most heavily relied on. He undertook jobs for Barron that were unadvertised, sometimes shady, and he was secretive enough never to let the press know what he was doing.
The Editor
As long as you play chess, you depend on moves directed at your opponent. This changes when you start thinking about the game itself rather than the movements. _____________________________________________________________ Ernst J羹nger's Commentary on Friedrich Georg's 70th Birthday
Beyond the Banana Hills
In this spellbinding novel, a recently reinstated attorney, working for a famous litigator travel to Colombia in search of an elusive US expat who may have witnessed massacres committed my paramilitaries hired by a famous corporation. When their paths cross, a dark secret is revealed, and both of their life trajectories are forever changed.
Revival in the Rockies
Volatile politics of the Reagan era connect America's female terrorist group to a plot to set off the feared super volcano in Yellowstone Park. A young Native American girl running for governor of Montana and the pianist for a Southern gospel quartet discover and spoil the plot during a revival in the Montana Rockies. They also discover one another. But he is a potential FBI agent from Washington, DC, and she is a rodeo queen from Montana. The course of love does not run smoothly, but a love for Big Sky Country and a drink of creek water brings them together.
Faust in Love
The idea is that by electing Donald Trump, a certain segment of the population "sold its soul" for political power. However, this contract was made with the backdrop of structural problems in our society where people no longer agree about what America's key values should be.
The God Conspiracy
The deadliest terror attacks in American history are triggered by a mysterious e-mail from "God," and the government blames a fanatical group of apocalyptic Christians.FBI Special Agent Joe Unes reluctantly teams with reclusive Internet broadcaster Barney Ison to expose the plot -- and discovers that he's not contending with flesh and blood.
Road Not Taken? - Imperium in Imperio & the Hindered Hand
In "ROAD NOT TAKEN? - Imperium in Imperio & The Hindered Hand," Sutton E. Griggs deftly intertwines social commentary with narrative innovation, exploring themes of racial identity, leadership, and self-determination in the early 20th century. Griggs employs a robust literary style that melds realism with elements of speculative fiction, crafting a dual narrative that probes the complexities of African American experiences during a time of profound sociopolitical upheaval. The intertextual dialogue established between these two works serves as a poignant reflection on the diverging paths of racial uplift and societal resistance, pushing readers to reckon with the implications of choice and agency within a constrained societal framework. Sutton E. Griggs, an influential African American author and activist, drew inspiration from his personal experiences and the historical context of post-Reconstruction America. Griggs's commitment to civil rights and his academic background as a well-educated preacher shaped his perspective, empowering him to articulate the struggles and aspirations of Black Americans. His literary contributions are often overshadowed by contemporaries, yet they remain significant in the canon of African American literature, capturing the zeitgeist of a tumultuous era. Highly recommended for scholars, students, and general readers alike, "ROAD NOT TAKEN?" invites thoughtful examination of Griggs's profound insights into race and identity. This collection not only enriches our understanding of the literary landscape but also serves as a vital reminder of the historical struggles that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of race and social justice.
Own Little Worlds
Patchen-Award Winning Novel!Four days before the presidential election, a bomb explodes on a Japanese cargo ship in the Port of Jacksonville, incinerating four American workers. Retired editor Trammell is on the story, just as soon as he gets in his nap. Laid-off reporter Lucy Neale has his back, searching for a fugitive computer expert falsely accused of planting the bomb. Did the sitting Democratic president, Oscar winner Cassandra Holland, order it? Or is the GOP challenger, professional wrestler Daniel "The Hammer" Hammerschmidt, behind it? Or is everyone just being played by dirty trickster Dick Maestro?In OWN LITTLE WORLDS, ex-journalist Cal Massey takes us on a fierce, funny, fast-paced ride through post-Trump America, in the company of characters both marvelous and mean, caught in the swirl of ever-shifting truth and a democracy crumbling under the weight of its own hate.Welcome to a tragedy you can dance to.Fiction.
All We Are Saying
Paying homage to the sixties peace movement this short fast-paced novel, set between the years 2012 and 2033, centers around a young girl's memory when she was friends with the Clarke family. Mr. Clarke, a successful politician, becomes President in 2028, however, his personal life proves tragically wrong. On re-election night 2032, fate intervenes. President Clarke struggles to adjust as the world hurtles into the decision to choose peace over violence. Was it in the wind, a desperate need, or just time?
Deadly Election
A mysterious suicide in a military prison.a president whose thirst for alcohol may overwhelm his thirst for power.a White House advisor who takes matters into his own hands. With the country's future in the balance, a Supreme Court justice, a young congressional aide and a grieving mother are swept into a fight for their ideals-and their lives. As timely as tomorrow's headlines, Deadly Election is a searing tale of intrigue, courage, and the lust for power.
The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas
Two young men are caught in the crosshairs of shady government operations, mafias, and billionaires. A multi-generational family drama unfolds into an observation of violence in American History: from the Oregon Trail, to the nuclear age, the Vietnam War, and a post-9/11 world.
Black List
#1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor returns with his most explosive thriller ever. Somewhere deep inside the United States government is a closely guarded list. Members of Congress never get to see it--only the President and a secret team of advisors. Once your name is on the list, it doesn't come off...until you're dead. Someone has just added counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath's name. Somehow Harvath must evade the teams dispatched to kill him long enough to untangle who has targeted him and why they want him out of the way. Somehow, somewhere, someone can put all the pieces together. The only question is, will Harvath get to that person before the United States suffers the most withering terrorist attack ever conceived?
Gwenllian
1275... a cry for help from a woman who is kidnapped at sea. 2016. Dutch archivist Fenna van Wijk is helping architect Ned Thompson sifting through a stack of ancient papers kept in an untouched archive in an old English manor house in Lincolnshire. Among manuscripts dealing with the holy Gilbert of Sempringham, they discover a letter from 1275, written by Eleanor de Montfort, the young bride to be of Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. During their research, Fenna stumbles upon Eleanor's only child: Gwenllian. The English king Edward I had his enemy's infant locked away for ever in a cloister in... Sempringham. When Fenna and Ned try to understand this harsh decision, they find more than they bargained for.
Cold Island
Britain is divided, and Mara is on the wrong side1989, the Berlin Wall opens. The upheavals in her homeland are an opportunity for Mara--free to travel, she comes to Britain, falls in love and never leaves.2016, the UK votes to leave the European Union, and once again, Mara is at the centre of a changing world.She's built her life in Britain: a wife, a career and a cottage in the countryside. But now Mara worries she'll be forced to return to a Germany she no longer knows.Faced with bureaucratic inflexibility and administrative failures, Mara needs to prove her right to remain. But do the events of her first years in Britain hold the key to whether she will be allowed to stay?Cold Island explores the personal cost of Brexit
Favorite Daughters
"An intriguing look at how power can corrupt multiple generations and the lengths people will go to get what they want, Favorite Daughters delivers a page-turning read!" -Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of HiddenElyse Gibbons is out of her depth when, as an undergrad at Columbia, she's befriended by campus superstars Aubrey Adam-Drake and Marina Hunt. While Aubrey's grandfather is a former U.S. president and Marina's dad is a notorious mob lawyer, Elyse was raised in Pennsylvania by a single mother/language professor who made Elyse learn Chinese for allowance money. As her high-profile life evolves, Elyse must use the strength and perseverance she gained from her humble roots, even while joining ranks with the powerful and elite. Then, handsome and enigmatic Finn joins the three friends to form a tightly knit group of four, and life becomes even more complicated.Years go by, Elyse is further drawn into Aubrey and Marina's world of influence and intrigue, and she will risk everything for her friends and for Finn-the love of her life. When Elyse becomes embroiled in her own political career, it's clear that one misstep can lead to earth-shattering consequences, one lie can cause devastating ruin, and to survive unscathed, betrayal is the only option.
Run and Hide
"Pankaj Mishra transforms a visceral, intimate story of one man's humble origins into a kaleidoscopic portrait of a society bedazzled by power and wealth--what it means on a human level, and what it costs. Run and Hide is a spectacular, illuminating work of fiction." --Jennifer Egan, author of Manhattan Beach Growing up in a small railway town, Arun always dreamed of escape. His acceptance to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, enabled through great sacrifice by his low-caste parents, is seemingly his golden ticket out of a life plagued by everyday cruelties and deprivations. At the predominantly male campus, he meets two students from similar backgrounds. Unlike Arun--scarred by his childhood, and an uneasy interloper among go-getters--they possess the sheer will and confidence to break through merciless social barriers. The alumni of IIT eventually go on to become the financial wizards of their generation, working hard and playing hard from East Hampton to Tuscany--the beneficiaries of unprecedented financial and sexual freedom. But while his friends play out Gatsby-style fantasies, Arun fails to leverage his elite education for social capital. He decides to pursue the writerly life, retreating to a small village in the Himalayas with his aging mother. Arun's modest idyll is one day disrupted by the arrival of a young woman named Alia, who is writing an expos矇 of his former classmates. Alia, beautiful and sophisticated, draws Arun back to the prospering world where he must be someone else if he is to belong. When he is implicated in a terrible act of violence committed by his closest friend from IIT, Arun will have to reckon with the person he has become. Run and Hide is Pankaj Mishra's powerful story of achieving material progress at great moral and emotional cost. It is also the story of a changing country and global order, and the inequities of class and gender that map onto our most intimate relationships.
