Loaded

"Her analysis, erudite and unrelenting, exposes blind spots not just among conservatives, but, crucially, among liberals... (more)

"Her analysis, erudite and unrelenting, exposes blind spots not just among conservatives, but, crucially, among liberals as well. . . . As a portrait of the deepest structures of American violence, Loaded is an indispensable book."--Patrick Blanchfield, The New Republic America loves guns. From Daniel Boone and Jesse James to the NRA and Seal Team 6, gun culture has colored the lore, shaped the law, and protected the market that arms the nation. In Loaded, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz peels away the myths of gun culture to expose the true historical origins of the Second Amendment, revealing the racial undercurrents connecting the earliest Anglo settlers with contemporary gun proliferation, modern-day policing, and the consolidation of influence of armed white nationalists. From the enslavement of Blacks and the conquest of Native America, to the arsenal of institutions that constitute the "gun lobby," Loaded presents a people's history of the Second Amendment, as seen through the lens of those who have been most targeted by guns: people of color. Meticulously researched and thought-provoking throughout, this is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the historical connections between racism and gun violence in the United States. (less)

Matt Collingsworth: Texas charm, cowboy cache and totally loaded with male sex appeal! Coming to a woman's rescue was al... (more)

Matt Collingsworth: Texas charm, cowboy cache and totally loaded with male sex appeal! Coming to a woman's rescue was all in a day's work for the billionaire rancher. Little did Matt know that the woman in jeopardy he'd jumped off his horse to save was working undercover, investigating him. By way of his mother, no less! Trouble had never looked so good to Shelly Lane. Exposing the Collingsworths was a golden opportunity to prove she had what it took to be a real agent. But she could not let Matt Collingsworth distract her. Even though the man could fill out a pair of jeans--oh my! What Shelly had to do involved the highest national security and would in the end devastate the Collingsworth empire ... and surely destroy her chances for a date with Matt. (less)

Three old high school friends' lives collide unexpectedly when Alex's father contacts Reza and Ethan asking them to brin... (more)

Three old high school friends' lives collide unexpectedly when Alex's father contacts Reza and Ethan asking them to bring his son home. Agreeing to the task, they convince Alex to pack his stuff up, and soon the trio of misfits launch out on a road trip that promises to be more than they bargained. What Reza and Ethan don't know is that Alex is suffering from serious alcohol and drug addictions. Thrust back into each other's company, old rivalries are reignited and personal issues come to a head. Each's dysfunctions playing off one another, the trip becomes a journey that will leave them changed forever. (less)