[PDF] Always Matt eBook

Author : Lesléa Newman
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,2 MB
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1647005736

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A poignant tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard and his legacy in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, published on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation On the night of October 6, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Wayne Shepard (1976–1998) was brutally killed solely because he was gay. It was a shocking murder that was nationally covered in the media, and it became a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. In 2009, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was signed by President Barack Obama, expanding the federal hate crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim’s actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. With a foreword by Jason Collins—the first openly gay, active player in the NBA—and written by Lesléa Newman—author of the Stonewall Honor–winning novel-in-verse October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard, and a friend of the Shepard family—Always Matt is an emotional yet ultimately hopeful look at the progress that’s been made, as well as the work that still continues, in advocating for the dignity and equality of all people. Without shying away from the pain and tragedy of his death, moving, lyrical prose and minimalist line drawings present a celebration of his incredible life. Twenty-five years after the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which dedicates its mission to erasing hate, Matthew’s story still resonates for those who lived through it, and remains a vital piece of LGBTQ+ history for younger generations to learn.

Author : Stephen Jimenez
Publisher : Steerforth
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 15,78 MB
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1586422154

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“Methamphetamine was a huge part of this case . . . It was a horrible murder driven by drugs.” — Prosecutor Cal Rerucha, who convicted Matthew Shepard's killers On the night of October 6, 1998, twenty-one-year-old Matthew Shepard left a bar with two alleged “strangers,” Aaron McKin­ney and Russell Henderson. Eighteen hours later, Matthew was found tied to a log fence on the outskirts of town, unconscious and barely alive. Overnight, a politically expedient myth took the place of important facts. By the time Matthew died a few days later, his name was synonymous with anti-gay hate. The Book of Matt, first published in 2013, demonstrated that the truth was in fact far more complicated – and daunting. Stephen Jimenez’s account revealed primary documents that had been under seal, and gave voice to many with firsthand knowledge of the case who had not been heard from, including members of law enforcement. In his Introduction to this updated edition, journalist Andrew Sullivan writes: “No one wanted Steve Jimenez to report this story, let alone go back and back to Laramie, Wyoming, asking awkward questions, puzzling over strange discrepancies, re-interviewing sources, seeking a deeper, more complex truth about the ghastly killing than America, it turned out, was prepared to hear. It was worse than that, actually. Not only did no one want to hear more about it, but many were incensed that the case was being re-examined at all.” As a gay man Jimenez felt an added moral imperative to tell the story of Matthew’s murder honestly, and his reporting has been thoroughly corroborated. “I urge you to read [The Book of Matt] carefully and skeptically,” Sullivan writes, “and to see better how life rarely fits into the neat boxes we want it to inhabit. That Matthew Shepard was a meth dealer and meth user says nothing that bad about him, and in no way mitigates the hideous brutality of the crime that killed him; instead it shows how vulnerable so many are to the drug’s escapist lure and its astonishing capacity to heighten sexual pleasure so that it’s the only thing you want to live for. Shepard was a victim twice over: of meth and of a fellow meth user.”

Author : Matt Kahn
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1401965253

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Gifted spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn guides readers on their spiritual path with 10 Golden Rules to help unlock emotional freedom. Do you feel an insatiable drive to fulfill a mission greater than yourself? To be reacquainted with a long-lost desire to follow the excitement of passion, inspiration, and playfulness? Have you reached a turning point in your reality? In this powerful work, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn explores the 10 Golden Rules for emotional freedom-divinely curated and practical to the demands of everyday life. Infused into each rule is Matt's loving, heart-centered perspective, to help guide you through your own profound spiritual transformation. By overcoming self-sabotage, hardship, and anger, you will find true liberation and the infinite current of unconditional love that nourishes your heart. Matt's energetically encoded mantras and exercises will enable you to jumpstart your spiritual growth and access deeper levels of ease, freedom, and joy. Unlock the Universe's plan for you and the milestones that will become the personal testimony of your life on this Earth.

Author : Ann Stott
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,94 MB
Release : 2008-08-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0763632325

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Children everywhere will be comforted by this universal tale, in which a young boy is assured that his mother loves him — no matter what he does. "Do you love me when I finger-paint with toothpaste on the bathroom mirror?" As he goes through a day, a child asks his mother for reassurance with a series of questions. Does she love him when he's gentle? Does she love him when he's not? Does she love him when he jumps in puddles wearing his new sneakers? Simple, charming, and disarming, Ann Stott's story will resonate with little listeners and adults alike. Matt Phelan's funny, poignant drawings capture the child's behavior, both good and bad, and the mother's unconditional love.

Author : Matt Rasmussen
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 12,85 MB
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 0807150886

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In his moving debut collection, Matt Rasmussen faces the tragedy of his brother's suicide, refusing to focus on the expected pathos, blurring the edge between grief and humor. In "Outgoing," the speaker erases his brother's answering machine message to save his family from "the shame of dead you / answering calls." In other poems, once-ordinary objects become dreamlike. A buried light bulb blooms downward, "a flower / of smoldering filaments." A refrigerator holds an evening landscape, "a tinfoil lake," "vegetables / dying in the crisper." Destructive and redemptive, Black Aperture opens to the complicated entanglements of mourning: damage and healing, sorrow and laughter, and torment balanced with moments of relief.

Author : Matt Haig
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,29 MB
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1476727929

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The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly). When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than positive. Taking the form of Professor Andrew Martin, a prominent mathematician at Cambridge University, the visitor is eager to complete the gruesome task assigned him and hurry home to his own utopian planet, where everyone is omniscient and immortal. He is disgusted by the way humans look, what they eat, their capacity for murder and war, and is equally baffled by the concepts of love and family. But as time goes on, he starts to realize there may be more to this strange species than he had thought. Disguised as Martin, he drinks wine, reads poetry, develops an ear for rock music, and a taste for peanut butter. Slowly, unexpectedly, he forges bonds with Martin’s family. He begins to see hope and beauty in the humans’ imperfection, and begins to question the very mission that brought him there. Praised by The New York Times as a “novelist of great seriousness and talent,” author Matt Haig delivers an unlikely story about human nature and the joy found in the messiness of life on Earth. The Humans is a funny, compulsively readable tale that playfully and movingly explores the ultimate subject—ourselves.

Author : Matt de la Peña
Publisher :
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 29,65 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Cruise ships
ISBN : 0385741200

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After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.

Author : Stanley R. Matthews
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 30,18 MB
Release : 2023-10-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :

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Stanley R. Matthews' book, 'Motor Matt's Submarine; or, The Strange Cruise of the Grampus,' is a thrilling adventure story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the protagonist, Motor Matt, as he embarks on a perilous journey aboard the submarine, Grampus, facing dangers and mysteries along the way. The narrative style is engaging, with vivid descriptions of underwater scenes and heart-pounding action sequences, making it a captivating read for fans of adventure fiction. Matthews' attention to detail and historical accuracy adds depth to the story, bringing the setting to life. This book is a prime example of early 20th-century adventure literature, providing readers with a glimpse into the popular themes and writing styles of the era. Stanley R. Matthews, a prolific author of adventure stories, draws on his own experiences and interests in maritime exploration to craft this captivating tale. His passion for storytelling and intricate plot development shines through in 'Motor Matt's Submarine,' making it a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and fans of historical fiction. With its gripping storyline and well-developed characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Author : Marquesate
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 46,47 MB
Release : 2012-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0955988012

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Nothing in life is ever simple, especially if you're a Delta Force instructor and an ex-Marine trying to make a new life together - not when you live under the constraints of 'Don't ask, Don't tell, ' the shadow of nightmares, and a darkness that will destroy you unless kept in check. Deliverance is the story of Hooch, a US Delta Force soldier and Matt, his former-Jarhead lover. It is a spin-off from Special Forces and spans the years 1998 to 2011. Both Hooch and Matt were created by Marquesate as secondary characters in the epic Special Forces ((c) 2006-2009), but they took on a life of their own.

Author : Matt Tavares
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 26,80 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0763632244

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A picture book biography of African-American baseball player Hank Aaron.