In "Another Place to Breathe," political activist Amber Hollibaugh talks about being a femme woman who looks like a drag queen, trying to be respectful of "real" drag queens on Fire Island. In "In Goldilocks's Footsteps," Elizabeth A. Kelly and Kate Kane discuss their feminist reactions to "Bear Magazine" and its portrayal of happily bulky, hairy men as an alternative to the stereotyped smooth, sculpted gay male gym body. Lawrence Schimel, in "The Butch/Femme Dance," talks about self-identification as a "femme" man attracted to "butch" women. In an age where identities based on gender and sexual orientation are always changing, Opposite Sex is smart, informed, imaginative, and always provocative. --Michael Bronski

In this wickedly funny and often disturbing tale of power, Sara Miles introduces us to a clique of successful geeks, unschooled in politics, and the political operatives who saw their potential. We meet ambitious Democratic fund-raiser Wade Randlett, would-be kingmaker, who declares, "Whoever cracks Silicon Valley is going to be the champeen of the world." Randlett leads Miles at breakneck speed through back rooms, boardrooms, and bars, chasing influence during the boom years leading up to the 2000 elections. The author eavesdrops on the political education of powerful venture capitalist John Doerr, dines with White House aides and consummate Beltway insider Tony Podesta, and follows two dozen New Democrat congressmen on a giddy, wine-soaked tour of California.

This book is the first significant analysis of a major realignment in American politics as the country struggles with the social meaning of the New Economy. How to Hack a Party Line looks at centrist New Democrats who have left behind the liberal coalitions of the industrial economy and are seeking a new identity in the values proclaimed by hightech capitalists: growth, globalism, efficiency, and innovation. It explores the often contradictory forces behind Silicon Valley's political awakening -- a mixture of naïve libertarian sentiment, mellow Left Coast attitudes, and aggressive business instincts. Through vivid storytelling, it asks what values prosper when high-tech business becomes the metaphor for society -- and how democracy will respond.

It's much easier to talk and think about being Christian than to actually be a Christian who wades head first into the mess of the world and does the kinds of things that Jesus did. In her newest book, Sara Miles tells the story of what has happened in her attempts to follow Jesus, to feed the hungry, take care of the sick and dying, care for the poor, and love even the most unlovable people who show up in her life. Throughout the gospels Jesus repeatedly makes specific calls to action to his followers, tasks that they will have to perform on the spot-and have to do again and again, when he's gone. They don't always understand, but he insists. You can do this stuff, he tells them. Walk this way. Come on, don't be afraid. <ul> <li>Tells the story of former atheist Sara Miles' adventures as a "Jesus freak," someone who takes his commands literally in her everyday life and relationships <li>Offers real stories of giving, mercy, love, forgiveness, service, generosity in the midst of the messy, sometimes difficult and painful life of Miles and her community <li>A reframing of the Bible's life-sized to-do list, away from abstract theology or doctrinal moralizing and toward really living into the teachings of Jesus <li>Written by the popular writer and blogger Sara Miles, author of Take This Bread

In this book Miles hopes to give readers courage to be Jesus and to take up Jesus' work in the world. It's not up to churches or even to God-- this work is up to us.