Download or read book A Single Star and Bloody Knuckles written by Bill Minutaglio and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist, 2021 Writers’ League of Texas Book Award For John Nance “Cactus Jack” Garner, there was one simple rule in politics: “You’ve got to bloody your knuckles.” It’s a maxim that applies in so many ways to the state of Texas, where the struggle for power has often unfolded through underhanded politicking, backroom dealings, and, quite literally, bloodshed. The contentious history of Texas politics has been shaped by dangerous and often violent events, and been formed not just in the halls of power but by marginalized voices omitted from the official narratives. A Single Star and Bloody Knuckles traces the state’s conflicted and dramatic evolution over the past 150 years through its pivotal political players, including oft-neglected women and people of color. Beginning in 1870 with the birth of Texas’s modern political framework, Bill Minutaglio chronicles Texas political life against the backdrop of industry, the economy, and race relations, recasting the narrative of influential Texans. With journalistic verve and candor, Minutaglio delivers a contemporary history of the determined men and women who fought for their particular visions of Texas and helped define the state as a potent force in national affairs.

Download or read book Bloody Knuckles written by Tranay Adams and published by Tranay Adams. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JAYVON has found the woman of his dreams in CHRISSY, a gorgeous young lady who only has eyes for him. The only one standing in their way of happiness is BARTISE, one of New York’s fiercest crime lords. Unable to track down Chrissy’s father to collect on his debt, Bartise takes his daughter as payment, and he will not let her go until he gets what he is owed. Vowing to get Chrissy from under Bartise’s rule, Jayvon competes for the money in an underground fighting circuit. But even if he does manage to get the bag, will Bartise honor their agreement? Or will he have him assassinated and keep Chrissy as his forever?

Download or read book Blood Knuckles 2 written by Tranay Adams and published by Tranay Adams. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JAYVON and his crew—CHYNA, AUGUSTUS, and BAG MAN—are on a mission to save his father TRICK, from the clutches of the callous kingpin DRACO. With a tight deadline and $5,000,000 to collect, they hustle hard, hitting stash houses, shaking down card games, and street fighting. The streets aren’t safe with DOLPH looming over their every move. One slip-up and the leader of the Kings of Thieve’s wrath will crush them all. The tension is high, and the clock is ticking fast. Will Jayvon and the gang deliver Draco’s cash in time, or is Trick destined to meet his end at the hands of his would-be assassin?

Download or read book Bloody Knuckles written by Michael Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are we so obsessed with fighting? There's an old saying: No bar ever cleared out because somebody ran inside and said "Everybody come outside! There's two guys getting along in the parking lot!" Unarmed combat has enthralled audiences since the dawn of time. It's primal. Visceral. Immediate. And often, necessary. Bloody Knuckles collects a variety of two-fisted tales and real life reports that explore every aspect of the fight game. The underground, the amateurs, the pros, and the faded glory of aging warriors. Open the cage door and step inside.

Download or read book Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles written by Duke McCoy and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bloody Knuckles and Other Tales written by T. W. Anderson and published by Stormhaven Studios, LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fixer faces the most challenging Fix of his life as he heads to the frozen north to meet a holiday staple, but can he actually complete the task? A bounty hunter in the remote fringes of the galaxy finds that blaster bolts and boots to the chest aren't all they are cracked up to be. The gallant Knight Justice and his cowardly (yet trusty) talking steed Byron face off against their greatest foe: Baleful the Black Knight. In a realm torn apart by war, a deserter seeks to make a better life for himself, only to find himself drawn back into the fray against his will to protect his lover. Plus five other science fiction and fantasy tales to sink your teeth into. Bloody Knuckles (and other tales) is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories from T.W. Anderson, author of Echoes of the Past, Volume I in the Saga of Lucimia.

Download or read book The Beckoning Shadow written by Katharyn Blair and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From debut author Katharyn Blair comes a heart-stopping fantasy novel, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and The Young Elites, about a teenage runaway who enters a dangerous tournament with an impossible prize. Vesper Montgomery can summon your worst fear and turn it into a reality—but she’s learned the hard way that it’s an addicting and dangerous power. One wrong move and you could hurt someone you love. But when she earns a spot in the Tournament of the Unraveling, where competitors battle it out for a chance to rewrite the past, Vesper finally has a shot to reverse the mistakes that have changed her forever. She turns to Sam Hardy, a former MMA fighter who’s also carrying a tragedy he desperately wants to undo. However, helping heal Sam’s heart will mean breaking her own, and the competition forces her to master her powers—powers she has been terrified of since they destroyed her life.

Download or read book To Funk and Die in LA written by Nelson George and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hard-boiled mystery, a Brooklyn bodyguard-turned-P.I. investigates a case involving funk, R&B, and his grandfather’s murder. Ex-bodyguard D Hunter heads to the City of Angels on a very dark mission when his grandfather, businessman Daniel “Big Danny” Hunter, is shot dead in a drive-by. Why would someone execute a grocery store owner? D soon finds there was more to Big Danny’s life than selling loaves of bread. The old man was deeply involved with Dr. Funk, a legendary musical innovator who has become a mysterious recluse. To Funk and Die in L.A. is set largely in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Crenshaw, Koreatown, and Pico-Union—areas where Black, Asian, and Latino cultures intersect away from the glamour of Hollywood—and echoes of the 1992 riots play a significant role in D’s investigation. In the tradition of Raymond Chandler and Walter Mosley, D Hunter rides through the mean streets of Los Angeles seeking truth and not always finding justice. Praise for To Funk and Die in L.A. “A supercharged spin through the dynamic, ever-changing neighborhoods of urban LA. Nelson George’s new book is full of music, secrets, heart, and more than a little heartbreak.” —Nina Revoyr, author of A Student of History “Inventive and well-written . . . I really enjoyed To Funk and Die in LA.” —Don Winslow, New York Times–bestselling author of City on Fire “George explores funk in his fine fourth novel featuring D Hunter, New York bodyguard and, by virtue of his jobs and interests, music historian . . . . As usual, George writes with knowledge and passion about the evolution of Black music.” —Publishers Weekly “Critic and journalist George knows the streets and his work has a gritty feel that will hold readers’ attention. Name-dropping of 1970s and 1980s performers such as the Dazz Band, Shalamar, and Chaka Khan adds spice to this well-crafted mystery.” —Library Journal

Download or read book Sharks in the Time of Saviors written by Kawai Strong Washburn and published by MCD. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE 2020 PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARD FOR DEBUT NOVEL. One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020. A finalist for the 2020 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award. Named one of the Best Books of 2020 by the New York Times (#30), the Guardian, the Boston Globe, Oprah Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, BBC Culture, Good Housekeeping, LitHub, Spectrum Culture, Third Place Books, and Powell's Books. Sharks in the Time of Saviors is a groundbreaking debut novel that folds the legends of Hawaiian gods into an engrossing family saga; a story of exile and the pursuit of salvation from Kawai Strong Washburn. “Old myths clash with new realities, love is in a ride or die with grief, faith rubs hard against magic, and comic flips with tragic so much they meld into something new. All told with daredevil lyricism to burn. A ferocious debut.” —MARLON JAMES, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf “So good it hurts and hurts to where it heals. It is revelatory and unputdownable. Washburn is an extraordinarily brilliant new talent.” —TOMMY ORANGE, author of There There Named one of the most anticipated novels for 2020 by the Guardian and Paste Magazine. One of Book Riot’s Best Books to Give as Gifts in 2020. In 1995 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on a rare family vacation, seven-year-old Nainoa Flores falls overboard a cruise ship into the Pacific Ocean. When a shiver of sharks appears in the water, everyone fears for the worst. But instead, Noa is gingerly delivered to his mother in the jaws of a shark, marking his story as the stuff of legends. Nainoa’s family, struggling amidst the collapse of the sugarcane industry, hails his rescue as a sign of favor from ancient Hawaiian gods—a belief that appears validated after he exhibits puzzling new abilities. But as time passes, this supposed divine favor begins to drive the family apart: Nainoa, working now as a paramedic on the streets of Portland, struggles to fathom the full measure of his expanding abilities; further north in Washington, his older brother Dean hurtles into the world of elite college athletics, obsessed with wealth and fame; while in California, risk-obsessed younger sister Kaui navigates an unforgiving academic workload in an attempt to forge her independence from the family’s legacy. When supernatural events revisit the Flores family in Hawai’i—with tragic consequences—they are all forced to reckon with the bonds of family, the meaning of heritage, and the cost of survival.

Download or read book Trust in Love written by Amanda Siegrist and published by Amanda Siegrist. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Siegrist’s compelling series that will warm your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat. He wasn’t looking for love. She was afraid to trust again. When fate brings them together, will they take a chance on forever? Austin McCord has always enjoyed the company of women, but he’s never been one for commitment. Until he meets his neighbor, Sophie. With her angelic face and kind heart, she’s everything he never knew he wanted. But there’s a catch—Sophie is the type that has marriage written all over her, making her untouchable. Despite his best efforts, the temptation proves too much. Austin is drawn to Sophie like a moth to a flame, but every time he tries to get close, she pulls away. It’s obvious that she’s been hurt before, and for the first time in his life, Austin finds himself in hot pursuit. As he tries to break down her walls, the past looms ahead, threatening to tear them apart. With danger closing in, Austin finds himself fighting for not only Sophie’s heart but also her safety. Will they find the courage to take a leap of faith on love before it’s ripped away from them forever? Fall in love with Austin and Sophie’s story today and discover if they can overcome their fears and forge a future together. The entire McCord Family Novel series: Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. Protecting You (Book 1): Zane & Ava Trust in Love (Book 2): Austin & Sophie Deserving You (Book 3): Emmett & Deja Always Kind of Love (Book 4): Ethan & Penelope Finding You (Book 5): Gabe & Olivia Dare You to Love (Book 6): Dare & Julie

Download or read book McCord Family Series Box Set Books 1 3 written by Amanda Siegrist and published by Amanda Siegrist. This book was released on with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Amanda Siegrist comes a heartwarming series that will make you swoon...and maybe even shed a few tears. Enjoy the first three books in the McCord Family series in one sitting. And don’t forget the tissues! Protecting You When Zane’s brother Jimmy dies with tension hanging between them, he turns all his hatred to the woman who deserves it—Ava Rainer, the one responsible for his death. Now she’s suddenly on his farm and sneaking her way into his heart with her own pain. The guilt is eating him alive, but maybe…just maybe…they can heal together. Trust in Love Austin McCord is all about the fun. Anything beyond that, not so much. Until he meets his neighbor, Sophie. But whenever he tries to take two steps toward her, she keeps taking three steps back. For the first time, he’s thinking a happily ever after sounds nice. Now his only obstacle is convincing her of the same thing…and keeping her safe before her past tears her apart. Deserving You Emmett McCord has wanted Deja since the moment he met her, despite how she came into their lives. He wants to declare his feelings, but he knows she’ll resist him. He can’t risk losing her friendship. When her brother walks back into her life, causing her pain, he’s done keeping his feelings to himself. He wants her, and she’ll just have to get used to it.

Download or read book Bloody Knuckles and Broken Noses the Evolution of Martial Arts in America written by Kent Mortimer and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, Kent Mortimer, shares his 45 years of experience and training in the world of Martial Arts. A lifetime of wisdom, insight, theory and practice is contained in this book. Includes personal experiences with legendary masters. Helps instructors take their students to the next level. A great resource for anyone passionate about Martial Arts. This book would be an enjoyable read for any martial artist and is not style specific. It covers a period of time from the early 1970's to 2020. Many notable, great martial artists such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Ed Parker, Steven Seagal, and Jean-Claude Van Damme and many others are discussed in the book. The evolution of American martial arts has been shaped by movies, television shows, video games, and social media to get to where we are today. Many styles of martial arts are discussed including kung-fu, karate, tae kwon do, etc.... This book is a great reference for anyone looking for knowledge of the many martial arts in America today.

Download or read book Torn written by Jud Wilhite and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Every Why Goes Unanswered When our world comes crashing down, it does more than steal our peace. Something inside us tears. We feel broken, stranded—torn. We naturally ask the question “Why?” when we’re hurting. But as pastor Jud Wilhite turned to the Bible in his own pain, he was surprised to discover that another question matters more: “Who?” Who is worthy of our trust when our trust when our lives are in pieces? You may be experiencing a time of such darkness that you wonder if you will ever find “normal” again or look toward the future with hope. In Torn, Jud explores your questions as well as God’s answers—and God’s mysteries. With a pastor’s heart, he looks with you at practical ways to fight for joy, deal with anger and depression, and make the million tiny decisions that add up to a life committed to God, even when your heart is broken. It’s not about having better arguments for the purpose behind our suffering. It’s about our relationship with God—a relationship that can flourish even when our whys go unanswered.

Download or read book Blood Bound written by Renate Rowland and published by Runik Press. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love. Destiny. Honor – Two lives entwined by fate in an origin story you have never heard before. Blood Bound is a suspenseful romance with a splash of paranormal. It is the first title in the 'Bound by A WEB OF WYRD' trilogy, a dark-themed retelling of vampire origin based on Norse Gods in a modern, post-Ragnarǫk setting. He attacked her. Killed her. Turned her into a monster to save her. Now, Eve's life lies in Kjan's hands, and if she doesn't abide by his rules, he will make her next death permanent. But how can she trust him? And what is this compelling connection they share? He is her mentor. A terrifying yet tempting taboo. The mystery that shrouds him imbues every stolen glance, every lingering touch. Her skin buzzes under his attention, and she knows he feels it too. Will breaking just one little rule really make him the death of her… again? *** Two simple rules: Don't kill. Don't get attached. And yet here he was, taking on a new charge after she interrupted his suicide and fell victim to his most primal instincts. Kjan's failures with her predecessor still haunt him a century later. If Eve knew the truth about his past, she would never trust him. He saved her, but really, he put a target on her back. Now, she will be hunted for the powerful blood in her veins. His blood. suspense slow burn to scorching heat morally gray MC sunny vs grumpy mentor/pupil age gap forced proximity dark past/secrets broken, unworthy of her redemption

Download or read book Bloody Knuckles written by Tranay Adams and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JAYVON has found the woman of his dreams in CHRISSY, a gorgeous young lady who only has eyes for him. The only one standing in their way of happiness is BARTISE, one of New York's fiercest crime lords. Unable to track down Chrissy's father to collect on his debt, Bartise takes his daughter as payment, and he will not let her go until he gets what he is owed. Vowing to get Chrissy from under Bartise's rule, Jayvon competes for the money in an underground fighting circuit. But even if he does manage to get the bag, will Bartise honor their agreement? Or will he have him assassinated and keep Chrissy as his forever?

Download or read book The Crying Cave Killings written by Wes Markin and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-07-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you missing Happy Valley? Don't miss the next gripping instalment in the Yorkshire Murder Series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! A murdered child. A case from the past. A detective inspector with nothing to lose... DI Paul Riddick is a man tormented by his own actions and determined to right the wrongs of his past any way he can. But when his instincts lead him to follow a child he believes to be in danger, Riddick gets in deeper than he ever imagined...especially when the child is found dead. DCI Emma Gardner doesn’t believe Riddick has blood on his hands, but he’s off the case until she can clear his name. If she can clear his name. Because Riddick seems determined to chase ghosts that only get him into more trouble. Riddick's certain he didn’t kill the kid in the cave. But he also remembers another case, twenty years ago, with shocking similarities...which means someone is trying to trap Riddick. Can Riddick uncover the truth, or will this be the case that finally destroys him once and for all? Don’t miss the brand-new gripping crime series by bestselling British crime author Wes Markin! What people are saying about Wes Markin... 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid

Download or read book The Magical Fruit written by Jo Nesbo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa take a sporty approach to saving the day in this fart-tastically funny adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jo Nesbø. When a Russian billionaire robs the Norwegian Gold Reserve and melts the last remaining gold bar into the Premier Soccer League trophy, it’s up to Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa to recapture the precious prize. But after a failed break-in attempt at the billionaire’s subterranean gold-melting lab, and with the Norwegian Gold Reserve Inspection in just three days, the only way to retrieve the trophy is to win it back. Hoping to prevent national panic and uproar, Nilly and Lisa join the Rotten Ham soccer team to try and lead the hopeless underdogs to victory before time runs out. And with the use of Fartonaut Powder, along with a handful of Doctor Proctor’s other wacky inventions, they just might have a chance!