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ISBN: 978-0997694338

Poetry / Art / New York City / Lower East Side Paperback (Now Available) 6 x 9 inches | 230 pages Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones (UK/EU) | IndieBound

About the Book Meat & Milk

Meat & Milk is the debut poetry book of Fury Young, a born and bred Lower East Side NYC poet. The poems, along with the original notebook pages they written on jump off each page of this collection with urgency and lust. Fury writes of his world face value style, with surprise surrealist and abstract turns. Subway cars, depression incarcerated lifers, city lovers, sex, rock n’ roll all the time, crackheads, demons, and food is what you’ll find in here. Walk inside the mind of a young poet coming of age in a jaded city, an “incarcerated rabbi with so many questions,” a “porn star without a face,” an “amateur philosopher.” Meat & Milk is a poetry book very much of this age. Whether you are living in a concrete city or doing life in a concrete tomb, you will find truth in Fury’s words in Meat & Milk.

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“Poets don’t usually write poetry. They become poetry. They inhale and exhale metaphors and alliterations like trees give us air. Fury Young is such a poet. His poems are the blueprint of his mind and his soul. His heart provides the passion. For poetry lovers especially this collection of work is an exciting odyssey through this time and space.” – Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, author of Branches of the Tree of Life: The Collected Poems of Abiodun Oyewole 1969-2013

“Fury Young embodies the righteous anger and energy of the Lower East Side, Bushwick, and other artist’s enclaves. He plunges directly into the pain and grittiness of life, like a brutal Chinatown massage. In a time of fake digital worlds, Fury is a scream for the Real, a ghetto visionary; an authentic downtown voice which channels the rage of the incarcerated, survival on the streets, and raw dog sexuality. Meat & Milk accomplishes the task of occupying your mind, heart and balls!” – Master Lee, legendary NYC street performer, author of How To Be An Artist and Not Lose Your Mind

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Meet Artist Ilu Ros, “Hey Sky, I’m on My Way: An Illustrated Book About Influential Women”

Hey Sky, I’m On My Way is a book featuring influential women throughout history. In this gorgeously illustrated book artist Ilu Ros takes readers on a journey spanning several centuries. Some of the featured women are well-known, some women are lesser-known. Their stories are transformative and intensely moving. The courageous and trailblazing women profiled in Hey Sky I’m On My Way include figures like Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai, Angela Davis and Valentina Tereshkova and more. From human rights activists to athletes and artists, and from scientists and pioneers in medicine to some of the world’s greatest explorers and risk takers, Ilu Ros shares the great women who inspire her.

Hey Sky, I’m on My Way: An Illustrated Book About Influential Women

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"Flat-out good entertainment. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written story laden with meaning and populated with people you can’t help but appreciate." - Amazon

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“Split Second Solution by Denny Taylor is one of the most interesting and unique stories I have read in a long time. It reminds me of the works of Neil Gaiman–especially the Sandman Series. I highly recommend Split Second Solution to anyone who loves a tale well told that challenges the reader as it entertains. A great read.” – Kris Moger, Readers’ Favorite

“This book really draws you in from the start. You see the world that they live in and how things could change in just an instant if they are not careful. There’s a lot going on in this futuristic novel. The characters are realistic and you feel like you’re slowly uncovering who they are and the important things about them. The more you read, the more you learn and you still feel like you want to know a whole lot more.” – Samantha Dewitt (Rivera), Readers’ Favorite

“Split Second Solution is a futuristic fable and a surreal love story that is as enigmatic as it is eerily factual. Dystopian in a unique way, the novel mixes myth and science in such a way that we don’t know where myth ends and science starts or is it the other way around? All the characters in the story are strange and mysterious, but as the plot unfolds they slowly become real, even human. A very fascinating read!” – Maria Beltran, Readers’ Favorite

"Split Second Solution, Taylor's latest, is aimed directly at young minds capable of understanding the warnings that an ominous future can yet be reshaped for the betterment of our races on earth if only these emerging heroes, perhaps unknown even to themselves, are open to the grim, daunting and vital task that lies ahead of them. Taylor's book is as unsettling as it is wise. Highly recommended!" - Amazon

"Her novel combines creativity, the seriousness of our time, with gorgeous literary and philosophical references and some pretty delightful and endearing characters. In short Taylor balances the shadow and the light to show the cracks of possibility and of resilience and the humanity of us all! A must read!" - Amazon

"From the opening scene I felt I was reading something like a Miyazaki masterpiece. The descriptions are so vivid that only his genius talent for animation could capture them. Just as Howl's Moving Castle takes you on a journey with both darkness and light, here there is palpable evil and fragile heroism in non-cliched plot twists and turns. Required reading for our times." - Amazon

"Denny Taylor foresees the future that is eerily like the near present. Did she foresee the Trump era? Read and be ready for surprises." - Amazon

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Education & Teaching / Schools & Teaching / Reform & Policy / Graphic Novels / Biographies & History Hardcover and Paperback 7.4 x 9.1 inches | 164 pages Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Powell’s Books

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“Teachers must read this! The History of Institutional Racism in U.S. Public Schools should be required reading for all people who work in education.” – Amazon reviews

“Every school library at every level should contain this book and have it prominently displayed. Every parent should get this book and study it with their children. This book is a masterpiece of art and history.” – Thomas Ultican

“Thank you for your beautiful, thoughtful examination of institutional racism in American schooling. I know I will reread and reflect upon this sad history, take inspiration from past & present activists, and continue to advocate for children—all children.” – Amazon reviews

“This book offers us a chance to acknowledge and understand the reality that our students are grappling with. It should be required reading by educators and students alike, as it helps us understand the world we live in, so we can work together to change it” – Anthony Cody, author of The Educator and the Oligarch

“The author has done an amazing job of depicting the systemic racism that historically shaped our public school system and opens up the door for conversations that we need to be having as we talk about the future creation of schools that all children deserve.” – Amazon reviews

“As a teacher, I will be using images from this book in my classroom. My class and I will do some of our own research and see what sort of action we decide to take as 5th graders. I will also be recommending this book as a teacher book club selection for my school and in my union.” – Amazon reviews

“The author has done an amazing job of depicting the systemic racism that historically shaped. A must-have for any educator today.” – Amazon reviews

“A must for K-12 educators and their students! As a teacher of high school students, I can think of many uses in classes including Social Studies, English, Science, Languages, and Art. In fact, in the hands of qualified educators, this is a rare tome that can be used instructionally K-12 in all curriculum areas.” – Amazon reviews

“When our president asserts that ‘Our ancestors tamed a continent,’ it is imperative that the real history be laid bare. ” – Amazon reviews

“This is a great book for schools, homes, colleges, and coffee tables. It must be seen to be believed. Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a copy today!” – Amazon reviews

“Vivid imagery and fascinating visual representation of shocking events on our nation’s history. I think we could all learn something from this book.” – Amazon reviews

About the Book

Paul David Adkins’ Dispatches from the FOB anthology includes a new collection of poems previously unpublished in book form and two complete poetry volumes from the popular books, Flying Over Baghdad With Sylvia Plath: Experiences, Through Poetry, With Poets And Poems In Iraq And Afghanistan and FM 101-5-1 MCRP 5-2A: Operational Terms and Graphics. With clear-headed storytelling and attention to detail, Adkins adds an important voice capturing the mundanity, brutality, fear, boredom and banality of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. These poems speak to the daily tension and grind, the stress of distance from home and family. When the importance of poetry is questioned, the poems in Dispatches from the FOB by Paul David Adkins provide an unequivocal answer.

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Humor / Anecdotes /  Biography Paperback (Now Available) 4.5 x 7 inches | 172 pages Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones | IndieBound

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“An absolutely brilliant piece of work – moving, touching, hilarious, thought-provoking, silly, and existential, worries both singular and universal. In pages and pages of sentences beginning with the phrase, “I’m worried that … “, Greg Farrell gives voice to a spectrum of worries ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. If your worries range from whether you are losing your hair to whether you will find true love, from falling off the subway platform to what the meaning of life is, you will love this book. A unique and clever treatment and a great gift for yourself and others!” – Amazon.

“Few works succinctly summarize contemporary anxieties as well as I’m Worried That. An informed and well formatted piece aptly crafted for today’s reader on the go. Perfect for reading while in public transit.” – Amazon.

“Both very worrying and very funny! You bond on the things you agree with and laugh off the things you don’t. To read this book is to meditate on the meaning, purpose and self examination of life itself! Yes, it’s both that big and that small at the same time! Read it you’ll feel better about yourself and the state of the world.” – Amazon.

“You think you have worries? Farrell has LISTS of them, page upon page. One might imagine these being read over an experimental jazz soundtrack (or not- have it your way), achieving a certain cadence as worry after worry spills forth, a diarrhetic explosion of neuroses and anxieties that could make your head spin. It’s packaged in a simple black and white cover, sized perfectly for carrying in a coat pocket for those times when you start to get a little edgy about your own worries -no problem- dig out Farrell’s book and pour over the lists to soothe your troubled soul or if you’re really unlucky maybe drive your worried self over the edge. Farrell continues to dig deep into his psyche and find a way go get it out there. I know I’ll be along for the ride wherever he decides to take it.” – Amazon.

“One of my favorite authors. Farrell’s books are always clever and very insightful. I’m Worried That looks hilariously bleak and I’m worried that It wont get here soon enough.”– Amazon.

“This book is hilarious and sad and terrifying. If Charles Bukowski and Lynda Barry had a kid it might grow up to be someone as vulnerable and intelligent and talented as Greg. I would recommend this to anyone interested in honesty and humor.” – Amazon.

“It’s been a quite a while since I’ve been alternatively rolling on the floor laughing and smirking to myself while also terrified. Greg Farrell touches upon some pretty personal topics that everybody can relate to here, very eye opening material. Smart, witty and thoughtful. Highly recommend.” – Amazon.

"YOU CAN TELL THE AUTHORS PUT KIDS FIRST IN THIS COLORING BOOK. THE ARTWORK STAYS TRUE TO TRADITIONAL STYLE TATTOOING YET EASY ENOUGH FOR MY 3 YEAR OLD TO COLOR. ADDING THE ALPHABET AND BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH PUTS IT OVER THE TOP. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEXT BOOK COME OUT!"

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"You can tell the authors put kids first in this coloring book. The artwork stays true to traditional style tattooing yet easy enough for my 3 year old to color. Adding the alphabet and both English and Spanish puts it over the top. Can't wait to see the next books come out!"

"Such an awesome cool coloring book!!! It is a very creative way of learning two languages while having fun coloring and painting. Love the dedication page and love the images illustrated. Thinking of getting a couple tattooed!"

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Literature & Fiction / Action & Adventure / Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Crime Paperback | Hardcover 6 x 9 inches | 352 pages Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Books-A-Million | Indigo Books | Waterstones

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“With relentless research, fascinating characters and a great storyteller’s imagination, David Kolb unravels a lingering mystery from the historical horror known as the Salem witch trials.” – Clarence Page, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune

“Award-winning journalist David Kolb has created an interwoven tale of the earliest days of American history. In this well-researched story he shows how the earliest inhabitants of New England fought, conspired, loved and lived in the New World.” – John McGarry, CEO, Lakeshore (MI) Museum Center

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Set Me On Fire Before I Blow

Set Me On Fire Before I Blow is a mixed-medium monograph and curatorial exploration from author, artist and musician Kiki Sabater. Based on a series of notebooks kept by Sabater from 2012 to 2018, this book explores the innermost thoughts of a young female artist. Stylized photos capture intimate moments and accompany raw and unfiltered journal entries and handwritten excerpts from Sabater's notebooks. In poems, lyrics, essays, prose and photos Sabater examines what it means to be a woman, a writer, a musician, and a lover who wrestles with mental illness and shares these experiences without boundary or judgement.

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ISBN: 978-0999294307

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“Authentic. Touching. Dark. Intriguing. It’s a fascinating read and a beautiful book. Highly recommended!”

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Photography / Poetry / Women Paperback (Now Available) 7.5 x 9.25 inches | 180 pages Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | IndieBound | Powell’s Books | Waterstones

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ISBN:  978-0997089387

Poetry / Art / Collage / Women Paperback (Now Available) 6 x 9 inches | 134 pages Buy: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Waterstones | Books-A-Million | Indigo Books

Return to Sender is a mixed-medium art collage and poetry book. The book, in the form of personal letters is broken into three sections. “Dear John”, a series of letters from a woman to a man terminating their relationship; “Letters To Misha”, a series of letters through the five stages of grief after a friend’s suicide; “Missed Connections”, a series of letters that act as a personal account of two strangers meeting in NYC. Each letter acting as a personal reflection on how easily a person can come into and out of your life without you ever having the chance to share with them how much they changed you. These were the letters that were never sent. Mixed-medium, full color, 58 image collages, more than 190 poems, Return to Sender is sending it out!

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“What a visually rich book; the collage work is stunning. And the writing will rip your heart out as you identify with many of the emotions in this beautifully written book. I highly recommend this book to everyone that would like to take an intuitive life journey with this debut author! We are sure to see her again and again.” – AMAZON

“When a stranger sitting next to me on a plane looked over and saw me reading Return to Sender, he was struck by the power of the illustrations presented. The writing matches the intensity of the images with the writer getting so personal that it’s almost uncomfortable! A well-done release from a talented young illustrator/author. Hoping to see much more from Samantha Castoro.” – AMAZON

“What a wonderful and thought provoking book. It is the type of book you need to stop and think about, but at the same time cannot wait to read the next story. I am sure everyone will relate to one or more of the stories. Samantha Castoro writes in a very raw, real and emotional way. Highly recommend and would be perfect for discussions at a book club.” – AMAZON