'Tinges of the supernatural add to the electric sense of place in a caustic and original novel' Financial Times Billy Sloat and Lydia Lemon don't have much in common, unless you count growing up on the same (wrong) side of the tracks, the lack of a mother, and a persistent loneliness that has inspired creative coping mechanisms. When the lives of these two loners are thrust together, Lydia's cynicism is met with Billy's sincere optimism, and both begin to question their own outlook on life. On top of that, weird happenings including an impossible tornado and an all-consuming fog are cropping up around them - maybe even because of them. With a unique mix of raw emotion, humor, and heart, the surreal plotline pulls readers through an epic exploration of how caring for others makes us vulnerable - and how utterly pointless life would be if we didn't.

Who are the Nowhere Girls? They're every girl. But they start with just three: Grace, the preacher's daughter who unwittingly moved into the old house of a victim whose pain adorns the walls. Bold Rosina, whose heart has become hardened by all of the straight girls who broke it. And misunderstood Erin, the girl who finds more solace in science and order than she does in people. They are brought together by the idea of changing the narrative of a girl they had never met, Lucy Moynihan, the victim of a sexual assault who was victimised further by people who found it easier to believe she had cried wolf than to confront what had really happened to her. A girl who, through the course of one evening, went from an excited teenager who felt wanted by a boy for the first time, to someone else entirely, with 'a voice in the darkness, giving her a new name: Slut'. Together, they form the Nowhere Girls, and decide to avenge the rape of a girl none of them knew.

What does it really mean to be "undocumented," particularly in the contemporary United States? Political philosophers, immigration policy makers, and others have tended to define the term "undocumented migrant" legalistically-that is, in terms of lacking legal authorization to live and work in one's current country of residence. In Socially Undocumented, Reed-Sandoval challenges this "legalistic understanding" by arguing that being socially undocumented is to possess a real, visible, and embodied social identity that does not always track one's legal status. She further argues that achieving immigration justice in the U.S. (and elsewhere) requires a philosophical understanding of the racialized, class-based, and gendered components of socially undocumented identity and oppression. Socially Undocumented offers a new vision of immigration justice by integrating a descriptive and phenomenological account of socially undocumented identity with a normative and political account of how the oppression with which it is associated ought to be dealt with as a matter of social justice. It also addresses concrete ethical challenges such as the question of whether open borders are morally required, the militarization of the Mexico-U.S. border, the perilous journey that many migrants undertake to get to the United States, the difficult experiences of the women who cross U.S. borders seeking prenatal care while pregnant, and more.

As legend has it, dragons are gatherers of treasures and guardians of great wealth. Ryung is no exception. However, the treasures he seeks to have and to hold are not made of gold and silver. It is the treasure of the black belt scales that will bring respect, honor, and purpose that Ryung seeks to have. Ryung is a special dragon, born of the lineage of Oh Ryung Hon- Spirit Of Five Dragons. Destined to be a leader and defender of the land, Ryung must face many challenges in order to earn his place among the Oh Ryung Hon dragon masters. The Adventures of Ryung: Journey To Black Belt is the magical story of how Ryung learns the many skills he needs to become a martial art dragon warrior. From learning to take flight in his forms, to flowing with the ocean sea in his movement, Ryung follows the voice of his Master Instructor thru this exciting adventure. Goal setting, hard work, dedication, and perseverance are learned along Ryung's journey. Treasures of integrity, discipline, confidence, and honor are earned as Ryung's skin turns from white to the high ranking scales of black. Martial artists of all ages will enjoy and relate to the many trials and rewards of the Adventures Of A Dragon Named Ryung. Journey To Black Belt is the first of the three adventures of Ryung and where it all begins