The Poetic Repercussion returns Mark Anthony Thomas to his literary roots with this 144-page poetic and musical narrative. Soul-stirring and adventurous, this lyrical triumph narrates through the fundamental and elemental instruments of culture- venturing through nature, love, politics, philosophy, athletics, education, spirituality, hip hop, racism, war, and a multitude of interlinking themes. Inspiring and entertaining, Repercussion blends traditional and cross-cultural literary styles with contemporary works of poetry, prose, spoken word, and music. Metaphorically set in a Psychiatrist's Chair, Thomas shares candid, personal, and fictional tales and songs through 101 tracks and 20 interludes. The energy and depth of one of America's young prominent voices has never been more evident.
The promise of America has always been creative potential: enterprise, industry, optimism, idealism, and hope. This promise, known since the beginning of the New World and named since the Great Depression as the "American Dream", is what makes immigrants cry at the base of the Statue of Liberty. But there is a dark side to the American Dream, too--one that we don't talk about much in polite company. A side characterized by the exploitation and domination of subjugated people. The national climate has caused many to question the validity of the American Dream, and whether it even offers a viable vision for the nation. There are few greater questions to ask. Our collective future depends on a common vision. If the American Dream is dead, then what happens next? This book evaluates the American Dream, establishes its roots, gives reasons for its decline, and offers solutions to reclaim the promise of the American Dream that is more aligned with Jesus' vision of the kingdom of God and Martin Luther King Jr' s vision of the "Beloved Community". Our challenge is to develop a redesigned American Dream, a sustainable future for all, free from exploitation and domination of subjugated people.
Adrenaline pumping, fist-clenching, brow scowling, that's how you see me, isn't it? Well, it's not true! Ok, so I am all those things but only at times when you rile me. Indoors, I'm as soft as a pussycat, the big bear, with a face full of glitter and lip-gloss, applied by my three sweet girls. To them, I'm simply Dad, the big daft nutter that brings home the bacon. I've played Santa by day and a raving lunatic by night, so in some ways, I'm the real-life Jekyll and Hyde. However, to those closest, I'm simply me, the boy my mother bounced upon her knee, Big Shirl or Shirley.Most of the people who know me, or at least know of me, will tell you that I am, and have always been, a lifelong researching lunatic into the life and legacy of London's most respected gangland enforcer, Lenny 'The Guv'nor' McLean. Now, my fascination with Lenny was never just about his power as a fighter; no, it was more to do with the respect he earned on his way up the proverbial tough-guy ladder. In London town and beyond, Lenny was regarded as the ultimate bouncer, a man among men with the muscle to back it - and in my world; the valleys of Merthyr Tydfil, I was, and remain, one of the same. My role as a fist fighter was never a chosen career path for me; it was quite simply thrust in my face as tiptoed into my youth, and from that day forward, I have known no other world. Since the very first day, I stood in that lonely pub doorway; my life has been one hellish battle after another.Now, as many fighting men would tell you, the life of a doorman can be devastatingly taxing, and the difficult task I undertook as I worked my way up from a reasonably quiet little pub, quickly accelerating to the top of the bouncers league table to become head doorman of one of our town's largest and liveliest of clubs, was duly noted by the Merthyr club-land hierarchy.Now, as gratifying, as this may seem, in the wildest of times, this promotion almost took its toll on me, not to mention the strain it put on those people I hold dearest behind my castle walls - my family. To say it has been disturbing, relentless, and unforgiving at times, would be a herculean understatement. From fighting for my life against an unholy amount of ale fueled, and raging rugby players, to separating scantily clad women, in jealous bouts of extreme cat-clawing violence, while young Boy's with no goals or ambitions hit the town, with the promise or the merest glimmer of a bunk up, an encounter that was never to come to fruition. And after drinking their body weight in their chosen "tipple," they feel the need to take out their anger on some innocent bystander; to fight - a misplaced reward for some sexual relief they missed out on that night! The battles, the brawls, the head butting of walls, mark my words people; "through my eyes," I have seen it all. I've had threats at my door, by one. Two. Three, and more, armed to the teeth with chains, bats, and bars galore.Therefore, as we stride toward the year 2020, and I tread ever closer to my 25th year on the door. It is at this point in my life I feel that, through blood, sweat, and anguish, I have earned in ample amount, the stripes, and honours to bring you an image inducing account; a thought-provoking glimpse into my world.
In the town of Corleone, the pecking order is clear. Il Padrone, Don Tomasso Scalisce, is a leader of a different kind of power. While some respect the monarchy as it is, it is foreign to this paese, and Roma might as well be a world away as few venture beyond their small towns in the hills of inner Sicily. Throughout the next one hundred and twenty years, Sicilys feudal past connects with criminal elements while the harsh realities of life require its people to endure brutalities in order to survive and prosper. While the Italians work to preserve life, family, and fortunes, they must use all means possible to make it happen, including killing others who want to kill them. As life takes them from Sicily to other Italian cities, the Vatican, and eventually into modern American society, a diverse band of characters including leaders, celebrities, and lawless and nefarious Mafia thugs seeking money and power are linked through one of the most compelling human conditionsthe bloodline. In this epic historical novel, Italian families connected through a bloodline move through time while bravely attempting to overcome obstacles that test their character, courage, and determination to succeed.
Phoebe Madison is the president and CEO of Madison Fragrance Incorporation who has been divorced 10 years. She wants to give the company over to her daughter but her vice-presidents, Carlton Swindle and Max Killian doesn't like that. Phoebe goes to NYC where her daughter Maddie works and resides with her husband Richard Burton. While there for the business meeting with some African businessmen in NYC, she meets Teddy, the manager of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Soon after, an explosive chain of events start to take place starting with her being set-up for a crime. Phoebe must survive to find out who set her up and why. Teddy also harbors a dark secret about his past that he doesn't want to come out.
Relationships, Thomas will take you on an honest reflection of your thinking and beliefs so that you will discover what love has got to do with your own life. Book jacket.
Today there is a serious crisis in our understanding of the American identity. Intellectuals more and more often assert that we must forget about our national identity and to feel like "citizens of the world." We hope that the current book will also contribute to this controversy.
We are living in uncertain times. People are striving for freedom, and at the same time prefer to exist in subordination. They aspire to look "different," to be "themselves," to maintain their "personality" and "authenticity." Freedom is such a concept that seems unnecessary today. Everyone is free, we tend to think, and even if sometimes it happens that a person declare him/herself not free, we believe that it is merely an exception. People should think more about the progress, about their common future, and not to dispute such "irrelevant" issues. If we are not free, why then can we express our opinion (in the majority of cases) so easily and without any troubles? The current book turns upon the Parable of the Grand Inquisitor, told by the Russian writer Dostoyevsky. After so many disasters that occurred in the 20th century, it is time to recall this legend and to ask together with the writer, "Do people have the disposition to withdraw from their freedom in order to gain more material goods, or pleasures, or security?" Why choose freedom over security? Having in mind the emergence, and even the (relative) success of totalitarian political movements and regimes, such as National-socialism, Communism and Fascism, we must admit that the scientific and technological progress, the variety of democratic constitutions, and all charters of human rights that we have now in the world, do not secure the presence of freedom.
Ava May, the evil owner of the occult bookstore at 666 Newark Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey, has tormented the residents of the surrounding area for many years. Her reach is believed to be vast, her means, supernaturala!mysterious. So much so in fact, she has been itemized by an unsuspecting, ill-informed public as an aurban myth, a a book-hustling bogeyman invented by the new-age, hipster subcultures and bored superstitious yuppies. But for many, including three friends, Patti, Helen and Linda, the aurban mytha is frightfully real. Her unyielding, vast reach is now closing around their collective worlds, their very lives. The horror is more than a collection of imaginary encounters. The legends are rooted in fact. The myth is truth.
Cat O' Nine Tales is about a lone matriarchal warrior/protector of the two oldest civilizations on earth (THA ORIGINAL GATA) and their interests in the modern world, which combined have been around longer than written history. This ancient tribe is a hidden nation that exists within the prevailing society. The title of Gata and all it entails is passed down from generation to generation, making the Gata one continuous entity in the eyes of the tribe. This all takes place just twenty minutes into the future and as you cannot live within the society without being drawn into it, she becomes as much the protector of the interest in the world that surrounds her. Modeling cast includes: Tommy Dreamer, Tony Todd, Matthew Ewald, Monique Dupree (Tha Original Gata), Lloyd Kaufman, Mone't Dupree illustrated by Dennis M. Willman
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