The Carlton twins are back at it! Although both Kyle and Julissa are well aware of the burning chemistry between them, they try their hardest to ignore their feelings for one another. That is until one drunken evening after Julissa discovers Lyle's double life. Soon after her forbidden affair with Kyle, Julissa finds out that she is pregnant. Kyle is convinced that the baby that Julissa is carrying is his and she isn't too sure that he is wrong. Their betrayal threatens to ruin all of the people closest to them and leads to a domino effect of unfortunate events that will even prove deadly for some of the major players. Both Julissa and Kyle struggle to fight their attractions to one another while hiding their deep dark secrets from their significant others. Will they be able to resist their lust or will their affair end in a war between brothers? Between best friends?

The incredibly sexy Carlton twins, Kyle and Lyle have always been extremely close. While it was difficult to differentiate between the two as children, they couldn't be more different as adults. Kyle is extremely outspoken, arrogant, rude and never afraid to go after what he wants. He loves tattoos, dreads, fast cars and pretty women...especially those belonging to his identical brother Lyle. Lyle on the other hand is more quiet and reserved. He doesn't like needles and sports his hair in a low-cut fade. The brothers seemingly have it all and feel that their bond is unbreakable. That is until Julissa walked into both of their lives. While both men were immediately enamored with the mocha colored beauty, Lyle's tender demeanor quickly wins over her affections. Besides Kyle is already in a situation with Julissa's gorgeous best friend Amethyst. Much like the twins, the besties couldn't be more different. Amethyst is vain, entitled and materialistic while Julissa is no stranger to hard work and embraces her natural beauty. Unbeknownst to everyone, Kyle patiently takes his position and secretly lusts over Julissa from the sidelines. What many don't know is that Lyle has a horrible temper when pushed and harbors several secrets. Secrets that have the potential to chase Julissa away forever.

Long out-of-print, My Old People Say has remained a primary resource for students of the history and culture of northwestern North America. Catherine McClellan’s three decades of collaboration with the Inland Tlingit, Tagish and Southern Tutchone resulted in two splendid, scholarly volumes that document rich and detailed memories of late nineteenth century social organization, subsistence strategies and resource allocation, as well as aesthetic, spiritual and intellectual traditions.

A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required. This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. • Read-aloud books for children and siblings • Pat Zietlow Miller has published numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed Be Kind. For new siblings who enjoyed The New Small Person, Little Miss Big Sis, and Julius Baby of the World will love the sweet and silly humor of My Brother the Duck. • Children's books for ages 3–5 • New siblings, big sister books • STEM principles Pat Zietlow Miller is the is the award-winning picture book author of Be Kind, Sophie's Squash, Sharing the Bread, The Quickest Kid in Clarksville, and Wherever You Go, among others. Daniel Wiseman is a growing presence in children's books, having illustrated a dozen books in the past three years.

In 1975, after years of struggle, Communists seized control of the government of Laos. Members of the Mong culture who had helped the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in their quest to halt the spread of Communism were forced to move to America as political refugees. The Mong, with their strong culture of oral traditions and beliefs, were plunged into a multicultural society where the written word was prevalent. As a result, their oral customs are now being slowly eroded and replaced with a written tradition. Desperate to hold on to their cultural identity and continue the traditions of their ancestors, the Mong still struggle with the dilemma this change in literary perception has caused. Compiled from numerous interviews, this volume explores the lives of 13 Mong elders. With emphasis on their unique oral tradition and cultural practices, the book discusses Mong rituals, tribal customs, religious beliefs and educational experiences. The main focus of the work, however, is the lifestyle the elders maintained while living in the mountains of Laos. In their own words, they describe their childhood, communities, religious rituals and cultural traditions as well as the ongoing struggle of adjustment to their new homeland. The work also delves into the Mong perceptions of industrialization and the generational conflict that immersion into a literate society has caused. The author himself is a member of the Mong culture and brings a personal perspective to preserving the oral traditions of this unique ethnicity. The work is also indexed.

You Can't Have My Pearls recounts the abuse the author suffered at the hands of her family, foster parents, her minister' husband, and his family. Nervona was born in Evanston, Illinois. She grew up in West Texas where she lived with her family. Although she has several fond memories of her childhood, years of abuse have overshadowed her recollections. When her parents' negligence and abuse were discovered, the author and her siblings were placed in foster homes where they also suffered abuse. Things did not fare well even after their paternal grandparents took them in, for their grandmother was just as abusive. Nervona then found herself in a living nightmare at the hands of her husband's family, who determined to make her life an existing hell. Because of the traumas, she suffered during her younger years, Nervona struggled with personal issues before mustering the courage to free herself from her abusive hold. Once she did, she could find herself and rebuild her life.