I Might Have Been Queen? Child please, more like The Bitch Is Back okurrr? My baby boy Brian Edwards come a-callin' asking ME, Jenifer MF'ing Lewis, could he wear my electric blue coat from Jackie's Back?! I've known this crazy man since 1996 when we first met at the William Morris Agency in Beverly Hills. Since he’s been such a loyal supportive friend all these years, I said, "Yes, fool. Only for you." So ya'll take it from me, the Mother of Black Hollywood, read this damn book and see how crazily fabulous this queen really is. — Jenifer Lewis, Multi-Award Winning Actress, Singer, Best Selling Author and Star of ABC's Black-ish International Book Awards (2020) Best LGBTQ-Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Humor (Winner) National Indie Excellence Awards (2020) Best Entertainment (Winner) LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Finalist) Humor (Finalist) Book Interior Design Non-Fiction (Finalist) Book Cover Design Non-Fiction (Finalist) Beverly Hills Book Awards (2019) Best Autobiography (Winner) Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Cover Design Non-Fiction (Winner) American Book Fest -Best Book Awards (2019) Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction (Winner) Best Humor (Finalist)

A thoughtfully curated and gloriously illustrated retrospective of the band’s studio releases, Queen, comes just in time for the 45th anniversary of their debut LP and biopic. Formed in 1970, Queen went on to become one of the most popular—and most successful—rock bands of all time. Even following the untimely death of beloved and magnetic frontman Freddie Mercury, and nearly 50 years after their formation, interest in the band has continued, evidenced by scores of reissues, arena tours with surviving members, and a feature-film biopic. In this new installment in Voyageur Press’s Album by Album series, rock journo Martin Popoff convenes a cast of 19 Queen experts and superfans to discuss all 15 of the band’s studio albums (including their soundtrack for the 1980 film Flash Gordon). Panelists include Queen experts, rock journalists, musicians, and record industry figures. The results are freewheeling discussions delving into the individual songs, the circumstances that surrounded the recording of each album, the band and contemporary rock contexts into which they were released, and more. The engaging text of this beautifully designed book is illustrated throughout with rare live performance and candid offstage photography, as well as scads of rare Queen ephemera. The Album by Album series is a unique approach to the rock bio, injecting the varied voices of several contributors. The results have even the most diehard fans rushing back to their MP3 players (or turntables) to confirm the details and opinions expressed!

The #1 New York Times bestselling series! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, this 55-page digital original prequel novella is an intriguing glimpse into the world of Red Queen before Mare and Cal and the Scarlet Guard. Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the palace will use her thoughts against her? In her diary, Coriane recounts her heady courtship with the crown prince, the birth of a new prince, Cal, and the potentially deadly challenges that lay ahead for her in royal life. Plus don't miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?

This collection of original articles, written by leading contemporary European and American philosophers of religion, is presented in celebration of the publication of the fiftieth volume of the International Journal for Philosophy of Religion. Following the Editor's Introduction, John Macquarrie, Adriaan Peperzak, and Hent de Vries take up central themes in continental philosophy of religion. Macquarrie analyzes postmodernism and its influence in philosophy and theology. Peperzak argues for a form of universality different from that of modern philosophy, and de Vries analyzes an intrinsic and structural relationship between religion and the media. The next three essays discuss issues in analytic philosophy of religion. Philip Quinn argues that religious diversity reduces the epistemic status of exclusivism and makes it possible for a religious person to be justified while living within a pluralistic environment. William Wainwright plumbs the work of Jonathan Edwards in order to better understand debates concerning freedom, determinism, and the problem of evil, and William Hasker asks whether theological incompatibilism is less inimical to traditional theism than some have supposed. Representing the Thomist tradition, Fergus Kerr challenges standard readings of Aquinas on the arguments for the existence of God. David Griffin analyzes the contributions of process philosophy to the problem of evil and the relation between science and religion. Illustrating comparative approaches, Keith Ward argues that the Semitic and Indian traditions have developed a similar concept of God that should be revised in view of post-Enlightenment theories of the individual and the historical. Keith Yandell explores themes in the Indian metaphysical tradition and considers what account of persons is most in accord with reincarnation and karma doctrines. Feminist philosophy of religion is represented in Pamela Anderson's article, in which she argues for a gender-sensitive and more inclusive approach to the craving for infinitude.

A surprising and very personal biography of a woman who may be the world's last great queen, published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of her reign Elizabeth II, one of England's longest-reigning monarchs, is an enigma. In public, she confines herself to optimistic pieties and guarded smiles; in private, she is wry, funny, and an excellent mimic. Now, for the first time, one of Britain's leading journalists and historians gets behind the mask and tells us the fascinating story of the real Elizabeth. Born shortly before the Depression, Elizabeth grew up during World War II and became queen because of the shocking abdication of her uncle and the early death of her father. Only twenty-five when she ascended to the throne, she has been at the apex of the British state for nearly six decades. She has entertained and known numerous world leaders, including every U.S. president since Harry Truman. Brought up to regard family values as sacred, she has seen all but one of her children divorce; her heir, Prince Charles, conduct an adulterous affair before Princess Diana's death; and a steady stream of family secrets poured into the open. Yet she has never failed to carry out her duties, and she has never said a word about any of the troubles she has endured. Andrew Marr, who enjoys extraordinary access to senior figures at Buckingham Palace, has written a revealing and essential book about a woman who has managed to remain private to the point of mystery throughout her reign.

Enter a world where the magic of 18th Dynasty Egypt comes alive through the eyes of strong heroines. This collection celebrates powerful women and their legendary stories. 1334 BCE. A once-unyielding dynasty is now on the brink of ruin. Step into the sandals of Queen Ankhesenamun, a woman determined to reclaim her kingdom from the shadows that loom over Pharaoh's court. With threats lurking around every pillar, and trust a rare commodity, Ankhesenamun must navigate the treacherous sands to protect the man she loves — a man she knows will die by her own hand. As the sun sets over the Nile, embark on a new journey with The Amarna Princesses series, a companion series picking up the tale of a self-trained warrior and two of Ankhesenamun’s sisters. Tey must leave her home and everything she knows to smuggle away two spoiled princesses before they can be assassinated. But one princess hides a dangerous magic that could destroy them all. At 2400 pages (more than 670,000 words), this collection invites you to linger in the captivating embrace of Ancient Egypt. It’s a journey that defies both time and the boundaries between the realms of mortals and the gods. A place where women’s stories are woven into the very fabric of history and where the old gods still linger. Titles included in this collection: The Amarna Age series: Queen of Egypt, Son of the Hittites, Eye of Horus, Gates of Anubis, Lady of the Two Lands, Guardian of the Underworld, plus the prequel novella, Daughter of the Sun. The Amarna Princesses series: Outcast, Catalyst, and Warrior. Bonus content: Keeper of the Bad Thing. A short story set in the world of The Amarna Age. Nine full length novels, a novella, and a short story.