Teach MeStable, safe, predictable all words that aptly describe Professor Nadia Day's life. An existence she's carefully crafted for herself despite her unconventional upbringing and what, to her, is an unseemly past. More than anything, she wants to forget her unstable history, and the last thing she would ever do is rock the boat when it comes to her life and livelihood. When retired football player and single dad, Nathan Moore, walks into her psychology

In her most famous spoken-word poem

her childhood best friend

and cities to burn

and New Orleans Voudou

and history tell us of the Vikings: of warrior-kings on epic journeys of conquest and plunder

Abolition for the People brings together thirty essays representing a diversity of voices--political prisoners

A rewarding blend of powerful stories and profound advice that will ignite conversation

and the warmth of the neighborhood shines

even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart

demands that Layla stay away

It's what makes Beyoncé's girl power anthems resonate so hard

these initials have always stood for Artificial Organism