Urban Tales are about us, at least some of us. They are about us being funny and about us loving, lusting, and sexing. Only us could have "Dozens" players in our Christmas story. Only us know how to tip over on the down-low. These stories are streetwise, but yet will make you think and won't shortchange you. These are long and short stories. They are gritty and heart touching. Characters speak in elegant voices and raw urban tongues. The raw truth can make you uncomfortable, and maybe make you cry. But the truth will never bore you. After you've read this book, feel free to check out the big books: Maura and Her Two Husbands, Minister Q, Ebenezer Jenkins' Christmas in Chicago, and much more to come.

n these glimpses of suburban life, Pete Court's gentle yet sharp observations of the human condition manage to be both sardonic and compassionate. In language that sings with inventiveness and a joyfully grim humour, each tale is woven through with touches of the magical, little sparkling surprises that add a thread of mystic wonder throughout the whole. At the end of it all I was left contemplating just how well I was living, loving and being a Light in the Darkness. - D.M.Cornish, author, Monster Blood Tattoo series Court's prose is a world of its own. In these stories he gets into the minds of some desperate and 'unbelievable' characters. While the stories are gruesome, they make a case for our common humanity. Above all, they have verve and incredible energy. - Phillip Edmonds, author of Tilting at Windmills and Leaving Home with Henry Court's precise evocative writing gives us troubling stories, inviting the reader into challenging worlds of grotesquerie and distortion. In scenes reminiscent of Kafka, all three novellas are a search for elusive threads of meaning, with the Dark as a linking motif. . . . Intriguing and compelling reading. - Valerie Volk, author of Even Grimmer Tales and Bystanders P.H. Court's Sub Urban Tales navigate that mysterious territory where time, place and eternity meet. At once intriguing, sometimes gruesome, often hilarious and always relatable, these cunningly interwoven tales remind us of the extraordinary in the ordinary, the grace reflected in all surfaces though dimmed by the Dark of human conceit. - James Cooper, Head of Creative Writing, Tabor College P. H. Court is co-host of the popular Breakfast with Kit and Pete on Adelaide's 1079 Life and is creative writer for the radio station. He is an adjunct lecturer at Tabor College and a PhD candidate in Creative Writing at University of Adelaide. He has published numerous award winning short stories and satires.

THE BLACK ROSES AND THE URBAN TALES chronicles three tales set deep in the urban society,dealing with men of color and all ages,some as sweet and appealing as roses but having metaphorically speaking thorns just as well.One tale involves a loyal handsome man whose welcomed a beautiful baby boy whom he conceived with his girlfriend into their lives,but chaos breaks out when he discovers she's been keeping a deep dark secret that could affect their entire family.The man discovers that his loyalty in putting off his own secret urges and desires for others of the same sex and the opposite sex may not have been enough.Warning:Strong sexual content and violence,nudity and language.

Where Do You Turn When daddy runs away from home and no matter where you are, you always feel alone. Where Do You Turn When mama's trying to find herself in another man's bed, and often times, you find yourself wishing you were dead. Where Do You Turn When Blunts, Booz and accommodating woman and men can't seem to feel the hole, you have within.' Phyllis & J turned to each other, and what Ghetto Matrimony has brought together; no man shall tear apart. BUT SOME WILL DIE TRYING

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Would you wear clown makeup to live your best life ever? Would you to have everything you ever desired? Imagine a town where everyone wears clown makeup. Sounds fun, right? But what if you wanted to be just you, no makeup, no masks? Welcome to "Clown Town"! Meet Jill, a fearless girl who discovers Jack, a boy brave enough to show his real face in a town full of disguises. Together, they're ready to turn Clown Town upside down! "Clown Town" is a rollercoaster ride of fun, secrets, and surprises that will make you laugh, gasp, and cheer. It's a story about finding the magic in being yourself in a world that tries to make everyone look the same. Are you ready to join Jill and Jack on their thrilling journey? Get ready to uncover hidden secrets, revel in the crazy antics, and learn the awesome power of being YOU. If you enjoyed unraveling the mysteries of other worlds in "Alice in Wonderland," you'll love the enchanting adventure of "Clown Town." Grab your copy now before the price changes.

This practical book is full of quick and easy-to-use lessons that promote meaningful writing practice. Teachers will find strategies organized alphabetically and in a consistent format that will inspire students to plan, develop, and share their writing. The lessons allow teachers to choose what they need to meet the diverse needs of students in grades one through eight. Each independent lesson guides students through the writing process with information about a writing form, along with suggested literature sources. Tips throughout the book will help students successfully write to narrate, to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to respond, and to enjoy.

The tourism and hospitality industries have faced major setbacks in recent years as they have had to combat various challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly evolving global market. In order to ensure these industries are prepared for future crises, further study on the best practices and strategies for handling difficult times and managing growth is critical. The Handbook of Research on Urban Tourism, Viral Society, and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic provides innovative research and perspectives on the revitalization of cultural tourism industries and services by addressing the creation of jobs in the areas of restoration, leisure, and culture. The book also analyzes how the tourism industry has handled global crises in the past and proposes business models for information and knowledge dissemination to appropriately handle disasters. Covering critical topics such as digital media and risk management, this major reference work is ideal for industry professionals, government officials, policymakers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

This book presents students with recent and important research on criminal behavior. The articles in this anthology, all based on actual field studies, provide the reader with a realistic portrayal of what actual offenders say about crime and their participation in it. The offenders' voices, along with the researchers' analyses, offer students a real-life view of what, how, and why various criminals behave the way they do.