The relationship between Cross, Giselle, and Atali consisted of a number of highs and lows. What started off as an informal throuple, turned into love for them all. But with each change in their relationship came major threats to the security they'd created. How will they respond when faced with the reality of the demise of what they'd held so dear?

The Spider-Man 2 Dream Machine—from original idea to final cut— unmasking the creative genius at work in the blockbuster movie The epic adventure of one of the greatest superheroes of all time explodes on the silver screen as never before. Now, in this captivating journey behind the scenes and into the imagination, fans can discover how the myth and magic became real in Spider-Man 2, as they plunge deeper into Spider-Man’s world to meet the characters, explore the environments, and follow the storyline in a stunning visual journey. Packed with hundreds of amazing production illustrations, prepared by many of the most talented illustrators in Hollywood, Caught in the Web features • Original sketches, artwork, and doodles that became the inspirations for characters, sets, and computer–generated imagery • Climactic scenes from the movie as they first appeared in conceptual art • Design work used to develop costumes and visual effects—as well as blueprints and architectural drafts used in the construction of both physical and virtual environments • Unique insights into the genesis of Doc Ock—revealing how he evolved from his comic-book origins • An intimate behind-the-scenes look at the full creative process for Spider-Man 2 Enter the amazing realm where dreams come true and discover how the epic adventure was created as you immerse yourself in the action and atmosphere of Spider-Man 2, from the first rough sketches to the final on-screen adventure.

From home, to school, to juvenile detention center, and back again. Follow the lives of fifty Latina girls living forty miles outside of Los Angeles, California, as they are inadvertently caught up in the school-to-prison pipeline. Their experiences in the connected programs between “El Valle” Juvenile Detention Center and “Legacy” Community School reveal the accelerated fusion of California schools and institutions of confinement. The girls participate in well-intentioned wraparound services designed to provide them with support at home, at school, and in the detention center. But these services may more closely resemble the phenomenon of wraparound incarceration, in which students, despite leaving the actual detention center, cannot escape the surveillance of formal detention, and are thereby slowly pushed away from traditional schooling and a productive life course.

In Lauren Blakely's latest novel, Kat Harper, a jewelry designer and graduate student, unexpectedly gets a second chance at love and romance.

Much of Atali's life has been one blow after another. She's had to adapt to so much in order to survive and protect her own. However, meeting Giselle and Saint removed most every hardship she'd faced seemingly overnight. Atali's new, unconventional relationship with Giselle and Saint provided her with so much security and opportunity. Though she never envisioned it for herself, being committed to a throuple finally brought the happiness and comfort Atali had always wanted. There was love, loyalty, and passion, but also many twists, turns, pain, and betrayal. Despite all of the best efforts to strengthen their bond, their commitment continued to be tested, casting doubts of whether their love would be as permanent as any of them wanted.

Oceans 11 meets The Breakfast Club in this funny book for teens about a boy pulled into an epic prank war who is determined to get revenge. 10:00 tonight at the water tower. Tell no one. —Chaos Club When Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable, epic prank-pulling Chaos Club, he has to ask: why him? After all, he's Mr. 2.5 GPA, Mr. No Social Life. He's Just Max. And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule #4: Be suspicious. But it's also his one shot to leave Just Max in the dust... Yeah, not so much. Max and four fellow students—who also received invites—are standing on the newly defaced water tower when campus security "catches" them. Definitely a setup. And this time, Max has had enough. It's time for Rule #7: Always get payback. Let the prank war begin. Perfect for readers who want: books for teen boys funny stories heist stories and caper comedies Praise for Don't Get Caught: "This caper comedy about an Ocean's 11-style group of high school masterminds will keep readers guessing."—Kirkus Reviews "Genre-savvy, clever, and full of "Heist Rules"...this twisty tale is funny, fast-paced, and full of surprises. Fans of Ocean's 11 or Leverage...will find a great deal to enjoy in Dinan's debut."—Publishers Weekly "Not only is Don't Get Caught the best kind of underdog story—heartfelt and hilarious—but it's filled with genuine surprises up until the very last page, which features one of my favorite endings in recent memory. I'm highly inspired to prank someone right now." –Lance Rubin, author of Denton Little's Deathdate "Witty, charming and always surprising...Call it Ocean's 11th Grade or whatever you like, Don't Get Caught snatched my attention and got away clean." –Joe Schreiber, author of Con Academy and Au Revoir Crazy European Chick

Did Hurricane violate Shaniece and was Reggie shooting him justified? These are the questions running through everyone's mind, but once the truth is revealed, no one is safe. The person who committed the heinous act is out there planning another attack, but not on Shaniece. Promise has had enough of the beast that she'd grown to love. No matter what she does, it isn't good enough for him in her eyes. However, the two of them can't stay away from each other. Sydney has become obsessed with Hurricane and will continue doing what she feels is necessary to win him back. Will Promise give up the fight for the man she truly loves or does she take a step back and give Sydney what she wants the most; Hurricane? Shaniece is still dealing with her ordeal and Reggie has been there every step of the way. Unfortunately, him shooting who he believes was responsible didn't go unnoticed, and he will suffer the consequences. Arnold has finally decided to settle down with a woman he thought could have his kids and be his future wife. Until he finds out that she isn't all that he thought and has to choose if she's worth fighting for.

Nicole gets herself caught up in a messy game of love when she is torn between two men. In the past, Mike proved he couldn’t be trusted, but now he’s back and ready to show her how much he has changed. Yet there is something about Trevon that she just can’t shake. Will she go back to her past or start fresh with a new man? Find out what happens in part two of Caught Up In Love! keywords: side chick, side chick romance,african american romance, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free

Fire captain Cameron McClain dropped into my life with as much subtlety as an unsolicited d*ck pic. I shouldn't be attracted to him, but I am. He's too old for me, too alpha for my tastes, and too bossy in the bedroom. Though, I have to admit he knows exactly how to use his . . . firehose. I'm not interested in a forever kind of relationship, but he's down for whatever I'm willing to give. Our arrangement is perfect. At least that's how it begins. I never wanted the happily ever after, but he's just so tempting. The smart choice would be to end things before they combust, but for some reason I can't push Cam away. The harder I try, the harder he--well, you get the picture. I wish things were different. I want to be someone worthy of his devotion. But the secrets I hold close, they don't just eat me up inside, they destroy anyone who gets too close. So, I won't fall in love. Simple, right? Wrong. So freaking wrong. I don't just fall. I crash and burn for this man. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Turns out I'm not the only one telling lies and keeping secrets, and his are enough to rip us apart forever. Caught in the Lies reads as standalone but readers can enjoy Cam and Jill's FREE prequel, One Hot Night, available now or begin with Callie's book in Caught in the Flames.

What is it like to be a preacher or rabbi who no longer believes in God? In this expanded and updated edition of their groundbreaking study, Daniel C. Dennett and Linda LaScola comprehensively and sensitively expose an inconvenient truth that religious institutions face in the new transparency of the information age—the phenomenon of clergy who no longer believe what they publicly preach. In confidential interviews, clergy from across the ministerial spectrum—from liberal to literal—reveal how their lives of religious service and study have led them to a truth inimical to their professed beliefs and profession. Although their personal stories are as varied as the denominations they once represented, or continue to represent—whether Catholic, Baptist, Episcopalian, Methodist, Mormon, Pentecostal, or any of numerous others—they give voice not only to their own struggles but also to those who similarly suffer in tender and lonely silence. As this study poignantly and vividly reveals, their common journey has far-reaching implications not only for their families, their congregations, and their communities—but also for the very future of religion.