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The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) was the first and only all-black Ranger unit in the history of the United States Army. Edward Posey's The US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers is the first complete history of this elite all-volunteer unit. As a member, Posey bases his account on firsthand experience, official records, interviews with survivors, and other material to produce a rich and worthy addition to the growing literature on the Korean War. Now the world will learn the true story of the United States Army's first, only, and last all-black Ranger unit.

The Trident Security Field Manual: Standard Operating Procedures for FNGs (f--king new guys—and anyone else who wants to listen to it) is a fun compilation of extras for fans of the TS series and its various spinoffs. Fans will get a Q&A session with characters from the TS series, the TS Omega Team series, and the Doms of the Covenant series, and exclusive short stories—four of which had been previously published but are no longer available on Samantha A. Cole's website, plus a never before released short story featuring fan favorites Jenn Mullins and Doug Henderson!

In June 1985, a young Black man named Darryl Hunt was falsely convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a white copyeditor at the local paper. Many in the community believed him innocent and crusaded for his release even as subsequent trials and appeals reinforced his sentence. Finally, in 2003, the tireless efforts of his attorney combined with an award-winning series of articles by Phoebe Zerwick in the Winston-Salem Journal led to the DNA evidence that exonerated Hunt.

As much music history as biography, Awop Bop Aloo Mop celebrates "Little" Richard Wayne Penniman, who burst onto the American scene in 1955 with his mega-hit "Tutti Frutti." Almost by himself, Little Richard wrote the anti-rules and poured the concrete for the foundation of a new musical art form he created. Alan Freed would call it "Rock & Roll." Dubbing himself "The Architect of Rock & Roll," Little Richard was known for his wild, flamboyant performances and outrageous costumes. He also had demons he struggled with throughout his career.

Lil Chris is just nineteen when he arrives at Angola as an AU—an admitting unit, a fresh fish, a new 'vict. He's got a life sentence with no chance of parole, but he's also got a clear mind and sharp awareness—one that picks up quickly on the details of the system, his fellow inmates, and what he can do to claim a place at the top. When he meets Rise, a mature inmate who's already spent years in the system, Lil Chris learns to find his way in a system bent on repressing every means he has to express himself.

Jade enjoys sharing the joy and freedom she finds in Parkour through her gym, Leap. When the Dark Sons Old Ladies hire her for a private class, a hidden fantasy of hers comes true. She gets to meet her celebrity crushes, Hannibal and Ink, and wins time and tattoos from them in a bet. Ex-Rangers Hannibal and Ink do everything together from joining the Dark Sons MC to opening Dark Ink Tattoo Studio. They couldn't help but be drawn to the vibrant woman who wasn't afraid to take them on in a challenge.

In part two of Deep, Elonora will stop at nothing to get the locket from Shore. That means promising Laguna everything her shallow heart desires: beauty, riches, and Zambezi. Meanwhile, Shore and Zambezi are trying to live the life of a young couple in love, but heavy is the head that wears the crown. They soon discover the emergence of a new set of deadly swamp creatures. These crocodiles intend to takeover Lake Deep starting with getting rid of the elderly residents of Oland.

On July 2, 1822, Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man, was hanged in Charleston, South Carolina. He was convicted of plotting what might have been the largest insurrection against slaveholders in US history. Witnesses claimed that Vesey appealed to numerous biblical texts to promote and justify the revolt.

Sara Simmons has no desire to go into law or politics, so her brothers will continue the family's legacy of prestige and honor. Making her mark on the world with high fashion has always been her dream. Taking her shot, she is threatened by a situation that could not only ruin her career, but her family's reputation. There's only one person she can run to for help and keep her secret too...Derrick "Spyder" Webb.

Cassaundra Moore, event planner extraordinaire, never believed in fairy tales, only in creating them for her clients. Why would she believe something so magical would happen to her after being scammed by her ex causing her loss of business and social standing?

One night in 1837, Dr. Charles Barrett hosts an intimate after dinner party with close friends in the study of his Victorian mansion. As the evening grows late, talk turns to tales of the unexplained, and Dr. Barrett recounts a strange tale about a man who visited his childhood home. A man whose strangeness has bedeviled the good doctor over the years.

Returning from active duty to find his ranch being dug up by a beautiful stranger isn’t the homecoming navy SEAL Gavin Blake expected. Dr. Layla Harris is convinced there’s buried treasure on his land, and won’t be deterred from the hunt. Gavin begrudgingly lets her proceed with her project, but the only treasure this wealthy rancher wants to uncover is the professor’s secret desires! When Layla unearths family secrets—and mysterious threats—he vows to do whatever it takes to protect her. But will she be there for him when her explosive revelations rock his world to its very foundations?

After winning season four of ratings hit The World’s Best Baking Show, Brody Thomas had become a sought-after cake maker to the stars. Happily married, he dreamed of a bright future, but his perfect life imploded when he discovered that his husband had done nothing but lie to him. A year later, Brody is mid-divorce, and his life has been turned upside down, so being part of the WBBS charity event is excellent timing.

Berry Hamilton was living a pretty good life - up until he was accused of stealing money from his employer. Despite having worked for the family for 20 years, Berry is found guilty of a crime he did not commit and sentenced to prison. As his wife and children turn to the community, they find themselves shunned. Left with no other choice, Fannie Hamilton and her two children, Joe and Kitty, pick everything up and move to Harlem.

Wall Eddington has always done the correct thing. It’s part of being British - part of family tradition. Yet somehow, someone drowned. Now, half a world away, he’s diving off an old sailboat with four American friends. As a vacation, it’s a bit primitive, but just what his soul craves. Until they find a shipwreck.

Danica Parker is attracted to a man at her firm: Marco Reyes — someone on her staff. When it comes to her career, she’s always made the right decisions. Rather than risk her heart and her career with a sexual harassment complaint, she plays it cool whenever the sexy Director of Finance is nearby.

Bree Capri is a YouTuber with millions of subscribers. When it comes to recommending the newest makeup, she’s your best bet. However, when it comes to her love life, she can’t seem to figure it out. Bree is scared of commitment. Anything that has to do with committing scares her. Like, her three-year relationship with her boyfriend, Mike Manning. While Mike wants nothing more than to marry Bree, have children and live their life together, Bree gets hives at the thought of spending forever with one person.

Gage Young is the hottest baseball player in the league. This billionaire catcher can lead the team to the World Series and win daddy of the year, but he can’t capture the heart, mind, and body of Nina Mitchell. Nina’s dealing with more than an arrogant baseball player who’s used to running the show. Her family’s business is under pressure to sell out and make room for another mall. She comes to find out Gage Young has a stake in the deal. He talks with old friends Tig and Delia for advice.

Is perfectionism a good thing, or does it get in our way? In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps listeners navigate their way out of the "perfectionism paradox": If your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfectionism will pay off, and when and why it sabotages you.

Ray Studevent grew up between two worlds. Born to a white, heroin-addicted mother and Black, violently alcoholic father, the odds were stacked against him from day one. When his parents abandoned him at the age of five, after living in a world no child should experience, he was saved from the foster-care system by his father's uncle Calvin, who offered him stability and a loving home. When Calvin tragically died two years later, it was up to his widow, Lemell, to raise Ray. But this was no easy task.