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"When two sisters wander the shore on their family beach outing in search of seashells, smooth pebbles, and other sandy treasures, they discover a gigantic seed pod large enough to hold them afloat. Unable to resist, they climb aboard, and before they know it are swept across the ocean to a mysterious island populated by marvelous vegetation and outsized insects. As they explore, their vessel is carried back out to sea, and they are stranded on the grand isle. Curiosity has led them far from home and only an act of daring and resourcefulness will bring them back. This wordless adventure leads the audience through a richly imagined land packed with spectacular flowers and foliage well suited to Willy Wonka's botanical garden. Samworth combines the natural with the surreal in harmonious colors to create a landscape that promises new discoveries on each visit"--Amazon.com.

"After being abandoned by his animal friends, Little John Crow must come to terms with what it means to be part of a community when you are a vulture."--

A deep dive into the role that mass-appeal movies, television, videos, and music played in Donald Trump's failed reelection campaign, including brand-new interviews with some of the major players."The former personal manager for artists including Nirvana and Bonnie Raitt interviewed some of the most well-known performers who raised their voices against the former president--including Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and Rosanne Cash, among others--for his recently released book, Bloody Crossroads 2020: Art, Entertainment, and Resistance to Trump."--The Hill"Bloody Crossroads 2020 is a riveting and thoughtful tour of the role artists played in resisting the horrors of the Trump presidency. Danny Goldberg provides a bracing and thorough recollection that is both a service and a reminder for artists to stay engaged and awake. To counter those who continually tell me to 'shut up and sing, ' I will buy a couple of crates of this book and get my marching boots polished. Thank you, Danny, for reminding me how it went down, and where it might go."--Rosanne Cash"The people who produce our popular culture--the performers and makers of TV shows and movies and music and the rest--are nearly all on the political left. (Which drives the right crazy; crazier.) Danny Goldberg--impresario, activist, mensch--knowingly and passionately chronicles how and why more of his fellow culture-makers than ever enlisted in the fight to save American democracy in 2020. Our annus horribilis had a political happy ending, and Bloody Crossroads 2020 is its star-studded souvenir program."--Kurt Andersen, author of Evil Geniuses and FantasylandBloody Crossroads 2020 takes a deep dive into the role that mass-appeal movies, television, videos, and music played in America's political culture in the year of Donald Trump's failed reelection campaign. The book also explores the impact of entertainment celebrities in communications, fundraising, and campaigning to support the election of Joe Biden.Although there existed a decades-old tradition of "liberal Hollywood," Trump's ascension to the presidency in 2016 triggered an unprecedented level of engagement by artists and performers. Within days of the 2016 election, a critical mass of entertainers, from teenagers to the last survivors of the World War II generation--blockbuster movie stars, art-film auteurs, Broadway dramatists, comedians, and musicians from the worlds of classical, country, pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop--all seemed to have heard the tom-tom beat of resistance at the same moment and amplified a moral alternative to Trumpism. That level of engagement intensified with rare passion and purpose in the period of 2020 chronicled in Bloody Crossroads 2020--the Democratic primaries, the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, the conviction of sexual predator Harvey Weinstein, and the 2020 general election campaign--culminating in Trump's failed insurrection.Exhaustively researched, Bloody Crossroads 2020 draws from brand-new interviews with Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Rosanne Cash, David Simon, Adam McKay, Chuck D, David Corn, Mandy Patinkin, and many more. It also explores the important political activities of entertainers like Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Alyssa Milano, Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Bette Midler, Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Wanda Sykes.Bloody Crossroads 2020 expertly dissects and celebrates how the empowering actions of artists and entertainers helped a record turnout of everyday citizens realize a triumphant 2020 election.

"Growing up in dire poverty in Suffolk, Virginia, Sugar (born Ta'Shauna) Rodgers never imagined that she would become an all-star player in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association). Both of her siblings were in and out of prison throughout much of her childhood and shootings in her neighborhood were commonplace. For Sugar this was just a fact of life. While academics wasn't a high priority for Sugar and many of her friends, athletics always played a prominent role. She mastered her three-point shot on a net her brother put up just outside their home, eventually becoming so good that she could hustle local drug dealers out of money in one-on-one contests. With the love and support of her family and friends, Sugar's performance on her high school basketball team led to her recruitment by the Georgetown Hoyas, and her eventual draft into the WNBA in 2013 by the Minnesota Lynx (who won the WNBA Finals in Sugar's first year). The first of her family to attend college, Sugar speaks of her struggles both academically and as an athlete with raw honesty. Sugar's road to a successful career as a professional basketball player is fraught with sadness and death--including her mother's death when she's fourteen, which leaves Sugar essentially homeless. Throughout it all, Sugar clings to basketball as a way to keep herself focused and sane. And now Sugar shares her story as a message of hope and inspiration for young girls and boys everywhere, but especially those growing up in economically challenging conditions. Never sugarcoating her life experiences, she delivers a powerful message of discipline, perseverance, and always believing in oneself."--Provided by publisher.

"Plib is like every other N²²rfbl²²k kid on Earth, except for one thing. He loves humans--those horrible, terrifying monsters who dominated the planet ten billion years ago. Only one thing about the humans bothers Plib. What happened to them all?"--From publisher's description.

Renowned photographer Glen E. Friedman's breathtaking and ambitious exploration of clouds. "Recognize your humility, recognize the power of nature, recognize the beauty of the world. It is rare to find a photography book like t

A beautifully curated collection from celebrated photographer Glen E. Friedman's early years. "The Idealist is a retrospective collection of Friedman's aesthetics, [featuring] some of the images for which he is justly acclaimed and many others that will be new to his fans, ranging from DogTown skateboarders, and hard-core heroes to hip-hop icons, cityscapes to portraits, public intellectuals to historical monuments." --BOMB The Idealist showcases the photography of Glen E. Friedman, who the Washington Post calls, "One of the greats of his generation." The Idealist is the work of a true visionary, effortlessly mixing landscapes, still life, and documentary photography in an exploration of his own innate idealism. The images are enhanced with original comments from some of the most progressive and politically controversial thinkers of our time--Ralph Nader, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ian MacKaye, Cornel West, and Ian F. Svenonius. This collection of photographs from 25 years (1976-2001) of Friedman's work concentrates on his visual aesthetic and is the public introduction to his striking fine-art photography. Though he continues a heavy focus on both imagery and message, only a few of his traditional photographs of legendary people in the hip-hop, punk, and skate communities will be recognized. The Idealist traces Friedman's development as a fine artist as his subject matter includes a breathtaking international scope of landscapes, still life, and documentary, highlighting his capacity to capture essential moments of most anything he sets his eyes on, to help us open ours.

"Meet the Kings, one of the most influential families in New York City. In the power circles of the movers and shakers, they are regarded as modern-day royalty. A politically connected father, a socialite mother, and three promising children: they look every bit the all-American family ... but every family has secrets. Some darker than others. Of all the children, Shadow is the least like the rest of the Kings. To call him soft wouldn't be quite accurate, but he lacks the leadership qualities of his older brother, Ghost, or the ruthless tendencies of his sister Lolli. Shadow is just ... Shadow. Instead of accepting his role in the Monarchy created by his father, Shadow would rather spend his days chasing women and hanging out in the hood with his best friends, Fresh and Pain. He is totally oblivious to the perils that come with his last name--until danger introduces itself. On the night of their mother's fiftieth birthday gala, their father, Chancellor, is set to announce his plans to turn his political focus beyond his current position as a member of the city council. He has tasted the benefits that come with holding office, and has the power and influence to make a serious run at climbing the political ladder. The future is looking bright for the King family. That is, until the devil comes to claim his due, and threatens to destroy everything Chancellor has worked to build. To survive the coming storm, each member of the royal family will have to make a sacrifice, even those who are reluctant to wear the crown"--

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct location within the geographic area of the book. Brand-new stories by: T. Jefferson Parker, Janet Fitch, Eric Beetner, Kelly Shire, Tod Goldberg, Michael Craft, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Rob Roberge, J.D. Horn, Eduardo Santiago, Rob Bowman, Chris J. Bahnsen, Ken Layne, and Alex Espinoza.

It''s 1835 in Utica, New York, and newlywed Helen Galway discovers a secret: two runaway slaves are hiding in the shack behind her husband''s house. Suddenly, she is at the centre of not only the era''s greatest moral dilemma, but her own as well. Should she be a ''good wife'' and report the fugitives to her husband? Or will she defy convention and come to their aid?

The debut title of a new city-based anthology series featuring stories with speculative, sci-fi, and paranormal themes.

"Where Is My Mind? is an imaginative picture book based on Black Francis's lyrics to one of Pixies' most beloved songs. Readers will delight in following the story of a young girl who loses her mind when she falls off a skateboard, then travels to magical lands in search of it. Brilliantly illustrated by Alex Eben Meyer, Where Is My Mind? is a celebration of creativity, both in song and story"--Page [4] of cover.

LyricPop is a children's picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books that launched in June 2020. LyricPop presents your favorite song lyrics by renowned songwriters as illustrated picture books, instilling a love of music and song among young readers.25,000 copy first printing.Coldplay are a massively successful British pop rock band who have sold sold over 100 million records and won numerous accolades including seven GRAMMY Awards, nine BRIT Awards, and seven Billboard Music Awards."Strawberry Swing" was the fifth single released off Coldplay's album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.The song's video was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award.The album topped charts worldwide and was the best-selling album of 2008.Coldplay won two Q Awards for Best Album and Best Act in the World Today.The World Music Awards named them the World's Best Selling Act of 2008.Coldplay continue to tour and release very successful albums and launched Coldplay Radio on Sirius XM in July 2020.Coldplay have 23.4 million followers on Twitter, over 39 million followers on Facebook, and 11.8 followers on Instagram.

Included in Publishers Weekly's Spring 2021 Children's Sneak Previews Otis Redding and Steve Cropper's timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book. Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evening comes Watching the ships roll in Then I'll watch 'em roll away again, yeah

Classic noir set in Miami from Elmore Leonard, Zora Neale Hurston, Damon Runyon, Lester Dent, and many more.

Tampa Bay joins Miami in representing the (alleged) Sunshine State in the Noir Series arena."At last, the popular Akashic Noir series has adopted the Tampa Bay area...The notion of elevating place to the status of a character in a story, a frequent topic in writers workshops, works to maximum effect. The descriptive forays are full of observations that can only be gleaned by living here."--Tampa Bay TimesColette Bancroft's story, "The Bite," has received the 2021 Robert L. Fish Memorial Award, presented by the Mystery Writers of America!"Wings Beating" by Eliot Schrefer has been selected for inclusion in Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021! "Move over Miami, Tampa Bay proves it has a dark side too...This somber anthology spins tales of sinister family secrets, business deals gone bad and tragedy on the bay in short stories."--Flamingo Magazine"A new collection of noir fiction features all sorts of miscreants finding their way through this part of Florida."--Ocala Star Banner"[A] lively collection of superior short stories."--South Florida Sun-Sentinel"[Tampa Bay Noir] has a contributor list that includes a handful of bestselling crime novelists, but more importantly, the stories are pretty excellent, too."--Mystery Scene Magazine"Tampa Bay gets a much-deserved turn in the spotlight with this new collection."--CrimeReads, One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2020"Books can transport us to faraway, exotic places we've never seen, but they can also show us new angles of familiar places we thought we knew. Places closer to home like Hyde Park, Tierra Verde, Davis Islands, Palma Ceia, Clearwater Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Indian Rocks Beach, Westshore, St. Petersburg's 34th Street, Gibsonton, Lake Maggiore, Pinellas Park, Largo, Safety Harbor and Rattlesnake. Those are the local settings--yes, Rattlesnake is a real place!--for the 15 stories collected in Tampa Bay Noir, an anthology of new crime fiction due out in August."--Creative Pinellas"Anyone who lives in the Tampa Bay area knows there are stories of intrigue here, just waiting to be told."--The Gabber"Being a local, it's cool to read about locations and think, 'I've been there.' Tampa has enough sordid and colorful history to deserve another volume."--Ink19Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct location within the geographic area of the book.Brand-new stories by: Michael Connelly, Lori Roy, Ace Atkins, Karen Brown, Tim Dorsey, Lisa Unger, Sterling Watson, Luis Castillo, Sarah Gerard, Danny López, Ladee Hubbard, Gale Massey, Yuly Restrepo Garcés, Eliot Schrefer, and Colette Bancroft.From the introduction by Colette Bancroft:Ask most people what the Tampa Bay area is famous for, and they might mention sparkling beaches and sleek urban centers and contented retirees strolling the golf courses year-round. But it's always had a dark side. Just look at its signature event: a giant pirate parade.Not only does Gasparilla honor the buccaneer traditions of theft, debauchery, and violence; its namesake pirate captain, José Gaspar, is a fake who probably never existed. And if there's any variety of crime baked into Florida's history, it's fraud. From the indigenous residents who supposedly conned Spanish explorers seeking the Fountain of Youth through the rolling cycles of real estate scams that have shaped the Sunshine State for the last century or so, the place is a grifter's native habitat.

Nelson George is one of the foremost black music critics and historians, so this book, like its prequels, will appeal to hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts.This is the fifth book in the acclaimed D Hunter Mystery series, which includes: The Accidental Hunter, The Plot Against Hip Hop, The Lost Treasures of R&B, and To Funk and Die in LA. Nelson often appears on mainstream TV stations, including CNN, as a black music historian and expert.Hip-hop artist and actor, Common, has optioned the 4 previous D Hunter novels for film.Nelson is also very involved in film & TV writing, and as a film director/producer, he's released several documentaries, including, A Ballerina's Tale starring Misty Copeland; more recently he is a producer on the forthcoming Netflix documentary, The Black Godfather, which features interviews with featuring interviews with Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, Lionel Richie, Cicely Tyson, and Jamie Foxx, among others.Hardcover, paperback, and e-book released simultaneously.

Belgrade, with all of its historical complexity, joins Zagreb and Prague in representing the Eastern European dimension of the Akashic Noir Series.

These Boots Are Made for Walkin'' is an adorable story of friend^ship and family set against the backdrop of Lee Hazlewood''s iconic song. While there have been numerous recordings over the past several decades, ''These Boots Are Made for Walkin'''' was originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra and released in early 1966 to instant success. A #1 Billboard hit in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia that was nominated for three GRAMMYs, Hazle^wood''s song continues to be embraced to this day. With lyrics by Lee Hazlewood and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this captivating picture book tells the story of a boy and his extremely attached and very jealous cat who must adapt to the introduction of a new family member - a puppy. The funny story line and delightful images are sure to have the entire family curled up and laughing together, pets included!

Innovative illustrator Kirk Parrish brings the iconic song ''Move the Crowd'' to life for the first time as a children''s picture book. The lyrics to Eric B. and Rakim''s hit song provide the inspiration for this instant classic. Follow along as Parrish pairs the lyrics with colourful illustrations about a boy being absorbed into his stereo and dropped into a colourless world where the music is dull and the people uninspired. The ensuing transformation he brings to the crowd with his music is one that the whole family can enjoy together.

A reissue of Svenonius's cult-classic debut essay collection includies brand-new writing in this expanded edition.

Against her better judgment, assassin Kahllah (a.k.a. the Black Lotus) is called upon to try to "eliminate" a mysterious band of thieves calling themselves the Ghost Squad in this sequel to K'Wan's acclaimed novella Black Lotus.

A doorman at a posh apartment building gets lost in the mean New York City streets, battling his demons as he searches for life's higher meaning.

A beautifully illustrated story of three girls caught up in the most curious of mysteries.

A second edition of the definitive photo book of one of the most influential rock bands of the past forty years, including brand-new, exclusive material.

The noir quotient of this legendary Eastern European city will enthrall and terrify readers from across the globe.