Love Under the Skin

Love Under the Skin
Author: Cécile Coquet-Mokoko
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000044149

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The rising visibility of interracial couples calls for increased attention to the overlapping of culture and race, in safe spaces centered on small-group dynamics, or in public spaces where peoples of African descent are under the public gaze. This comparative study seeks to de-center the U.S-centered viewpoint common to much of the literature on black/white relations. Based on nine years of fieldwork in the American South and in France, Coquet shows many unexpected parallels between the two societies. Gendered perceptions of cultural authenticity and sexual ethics are a guiding thread, being inseparable from the historical and political contingencies (re-)defining acceptable forms of dating, marrying, and parenting among cis-heterosexual couples in both societies. Her account emphasizes resilience and agency as couples seek to protect themselves and their children, while their extended or symbolic kinship networks help white partners acknowledge the existence of racial privilege.

The Skin You Live in

The Skin You Live in
Author: Tyler Michael Csicsko David Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013
Genre: Human skin color
ISBN: 9780989012300

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With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picturebook offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.

Under The Skin

Under The Skin
Author: Michel Faber
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1847673732

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With an introduction by David Mitchell Isserley spends most of her time driving. But why is she so interested in picking up hitchhikers? And why are they always male, well-built and alone? An utterly unpredictable and macabre mystery, Under the Skin is a genre-defying masterpiece.

Under Her Skin

Under Her Skin
Author: Adriana Anders
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1492633852

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His scarred hands are the gentlest I've ever known. If only life were a fairy tale where Beauty got to keep her Beast... Every morning I wake up and remind myself I am not my past, but beneath my drab clothing hides a secret—proof of the abuse I suffered at the hands of my possessive ex, tattooed on my skin in a lurid reminder of everything I've survived. I'm alone and in hiding, trying to rebuild some semblance of a normal life. I didn't expect healing to come in the form of a rough ex-con whose rage drives him in ways I'll never understand. Ivan's scars are on the inside—a wounded soul like me. But day by day, this gentle giant proves to me that there are second chances in life, and he deserves them as much as I do. And maybe finding each other will finally allow us to pick up our broken pieces and make something beautiful and new... This high-heat romance is an emotional tale of survival and contains strong themes of past domestic/sexual abuse. Please see reviews for details. Praise for Under Her Skin: "A dark and emotional tale that will make your spine tingle as well as your heart."—SARINA BOWEN, USA Today bestselling author of Bittersweet "The perfect romance...a hint of danger, a whole lot of spice, and an HEA you believe in."—ANNE CALHOUN, award-winning author of Under the Surface "Emotionally riveting page-turner."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review "Incredibly sexy, heartbreaking, and intense."—Kirkus STARRED Review

The Skin I'm in

The Skin I'm in
Author: Sharon Flake
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2011-07-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423132513

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Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher's attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss Saunders loves the skin she's in. Can Maleeka learn to do the same?

You Are Enough

You Are Enough
Author: Harri Rose
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-08-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 178325338X

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This is not a diet book. Oh hell no. Quite the opposite. Have you ever told yourself that happiness will come after the next diet? That life will be better once you've finally achieved your body goals? What if you stopped relentlessly trying to change yourself, and started to accept your body as it is? Join the growing movement by millions of people who are rejecting diet culture and harmful beauty standards in order to love the skin you're in. Inside this book are the tools that you need to stop waging war on your body, including activities and practices to help you on your journey to unapologetic body acceptance. "Have you spent your lifetime battling with body image? Whether you're putting yourself down on a daily basis, attempting every diet under the sun to no avail, or constantly comparing yourself to supermodels on Instagrams, the struggle to feel confident in your skin is real. But Harri Rose is here to put an end to it." - Glamour

The Bones Beneath My Skin

The Bones Beneath My Skin
Author: TJ Klune
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250890446

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A spine-tingling standalone novel by bestselling author TJ Klune—a supernatural road-trip thriller featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors on the run from cultists and the government. There's nothing more human than a broken heart. In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his only brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington, DC. With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not. Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary ten-year-old girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears. Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Godfather

The Godfather
Author: Mario Puzo
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593542592

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A special deluxe hardcover edition of The Godfather—the unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon. This deluxe edition of The Godfather includes: • A jacket featuring a new take on the iconic original cover • Printed cover boards with art that will titillate hardcore fans • Stained edges • Beautifully illustrated endpapers Since its release in 1969, The Godfather has made an indelible mark on American crime fiction. From the mind of master storyteller Mario Puzo, it traces the Corleone family, whose brilliant and brutal portrayal illuminated the violent and seductive allure of power in American society. A tale of family and loyalty, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it has stood the test of time as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Beyond the bestselling novel, Francis Ford Coppola’s incomparable film adaptation and Academy Award winner for Best Picture cemented The Godfather's reputation as a triumph in storytelling and a seminal classic for the ages. With a legacy of blood and honor, it is a cultural touchstone that has resonated for generations, and still mesmerizes readers to this day.

Under My Skin

Under My Skin
Author: Juno Dawson
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471402975

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Meet Molly Sue. Once she's under your skin there's no getting rid of her... Seventeen-year-old Sally Feather is not exactly a rebel. Her super-conservative parents and her treatment at the hands of high school bullies means that Sally's about as shy and retiring as they come - but all that's about to change. Accidentally ending up in the seedier side of town one day, Sally finds herself mysteriously lured to an almost-hidden tattoo parlour - and once inside, Sally is quickly seduced by its charming owner, Rosita, and her talk of how having a secret tattoo can be as empowering as it is thrilling. Almost before she knows what she is doing, Sally selects sexy pin-up Molly Sue, and has her tattooed on her back - hoping that Molly Sue will inspire her to be as confident and popular as she is in her dreams. But things quickly take a nightmareish turn. Almost immediately, Sally begins to hear voices in her head - or rather, one voice in particular: Molly Sue's. And she has no interest in staying quiet and being a good girl - in fact, she's mighty delighted to have a body to take charge of again. Sally slowly realises that she is unable to control Molly Sue... and before long she's going to find out the hard way what it truly means to have somebody 'under your skin'.

Beneath the Skin

Beneath the Skin
Author: Kyla Stinkraus
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-12-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945410024

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Life sucks for 18-year-old Sidney Shaw.Her mom's a drunk. Her dad disappears for weeks at a time. It's better when he's gone.At school, she's betrayed and bullied by her ex-best friend. To make matters worse, cutting can't bring the relief she craves anymore. Something's gotta give. When she punches a kid to protect her little brother, Sidney's forced into group counseling with perfect, popular Arianna, who looks like the type to grieve over a broken nail. But Arianna has secrets of her own. She might just be an ally, if Sidney can let her guard down.And then there's the new guy, Lucas, who sees straight through Sidney's tough, snarky façade. But Sidney's wounds go deeper than anyone knows. As her father's abuse escalates, her secrets threaten to unravel her. How far is she willing to go to protect her family? And who can she turn to when the unthinkable happens?A gut-wrenching exploration of trauma and resilience, the redemptive power of friendship, and how we piece our broken selves back together, one shard at a time.