Raw, intimate, and true . . . A Better Man cracked me wide open, and it's a template for the conversation we need to be having with our boys." --Peggy Orenstein, bestselling author of Boys & Sex A poignant look at boyhood, in the form of a heartfelt letter from comedian Michael Ian Black to his teenage son before he leaves for college, and a radical plea for rethinking masculinity and teaching young men to give and receive love. In a world in which the word masculinity now often goes hand in hand with toxic, comedian, actor, and father Michael Ian Black offers up a way forward for boys, men, and anyone who loves them. Part memoir, part advice book, and written as a heartfelt letter to his college-bound son, A Better Man reveals Black's own complicated relationship with his father, explores the damage and rising violence caused by the expectations placed on boys to "man up," and searches for the best way to help young men be part of the solution, not the problem. "If we cannot allow ourselves vulnerability," he writes, "how are we supposed to experience wonder, fear, tenderness?" Honest, funny, and hopeful, Black skillfully navigates the complex gender issues of our time and delivers a poignant answer to an urgent question: How can we be, and raise, better men?
A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I’m Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Everyone feels sad sometimes—even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he’s feeling down, the little girl and Potato try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato.) Flamingo learns that he will not always feel this way. And his friends learn that sometimes being a friend means you don’t have to cheer someone up. You just have to stick by your pal no matter how they feel. Even if they’re a potato.
A volume of irreverent essays by the comedian from The State and Stella considers such topics as why salami is the world's greatest lunch meat and what Billy Joel would be thinking on his way to a party where there would be a piano.
When a medical diagnosis forces him to realize he's not getting any younger, Black reexamines his life as a middle-aged guy-- in the deadpan wit and self-deprecating vignettes that have become trademarks of his humor.
A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad. Potato is worried. About everything. Because anything might happen. When he tells his friends, he expects them to comfort him by saying that everything will be okay. Except they don’t. Because it might not be, and that’s okay too. Still, there’s one thing they can promise for sure: no matter what happens…they will always be by his side.
In this fourth book in the series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi, a flamingo and a very sorry potato learn how to mend hurt feelings. Flamingo is upset. Very upset. Potato is sorry. Very sorry. In fact, he is the sorriest. But he doesn’t know how to tell Flamingo. He would rather run away to the South Pole and live with penguins. He’d rather wear a disguise for the rest of time. But will that be enough to fix their friendship? Will they ever go back to being a girl, a potato, and a flamingo again?
IN THIS CAPTIVATING, OFTEN HILARIOUS DEBUT MYSTERY, ONE OF THE GREAT COMEDIANS OF OUR TIME BLENDS FACT WITH FICTION, AS LAW & ORDER: SVU'S RICHARD BELZER'S OFF-CAMERA PERSONA COMES TO LIFE ON THE PAGE, EMPLOYING INVESTIGATIVE KNOW-HOW AND COMEDIC TIMING IN EQUAL MEASURE TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A TRUSTED FRIEND. When Richard Belzer meets Rudy Markovich, nyc medical examiner, for dinner in Brighton Beach, he has little reason to expect anything more than a friendly bull session. But in the next twenty-four hours Belzer finds himself in the middle of a vicious street brawl, splashed across the tabloid headlines as an out-of-control celeb, and fearing for the life of his good pal Rudy -- who police assume is sleeping at the bottom of the East River. As Belzer finds himself increasingly required to call upon the resources he taps to portray Detective Munch on nbc, he maintains his sense of humor and carries us along on a rollicking ride through the underworld of New York City. With Rudy kidnapped, or worse, it falls to The Belz to track him down and solve the riddle to the vanishing act. The lives of Detective Munch and Richard Belzer collide and mesh in I Am Not a Cop! as one of America's great comics and TV cops brings all of his talents to bear in book form and provides a triumph of the mystery genre.
Author Michael Black details his familys journey through childhood cancer with their daughter Kayla. The book tells of his familys faith in God and the power of prayer. The book can provide comfort and faith to people that have families and friends in similar situations.
When Mel the rooster gets tired of his boring old cock-a-doodle-doo he decides to shake things up with something brand new--the cock-a-doodle-doo-bop! But not everyone on the barnyard is a fan of the new tune"--
A hilarious new book about a boy who refuses to wear clothes, from comedian Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbi Ridpath Ohi, the team that brought you I’m Bored, a New York Times Notable Children’s Book. Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi, whose “smart cartoony artwork matches Black’s perfect comic timing” (The New York Times Book Review), have paired up again to showcase the antics of an adorable little boy who just doesn’t want to get dressed. After his bath, the little boy begins his hilarious dash around the house…in the buff! Being naked is great. Running around, sliding down the stairs, eating cookies. Nothing could be better. Unless he had a cape…
Offers the "village of hope" as a framework where pastors and leaders offer the church as a place of support, guidance, and accountability for youth, parents, and other adults who are raising today's black youth. The first edition of Working with Black Youth, edited by Charles R. Foster and Grant S. Shockley, was published in 1989. Since that time the challenges for black youth have only intensified and grown in complexity. A burning question of Black churches continues to be: How can we effectively ministry with our youth? Their world is fast-paced, media-centered, techno-savvy, hip-hop, violent, and plagued with HIV/AIDS. The Church wants to guide youth toward a Christian identity with values for wise decision-making. Youth want their questions heard. They want to see hope modeled. They need leadership opportunities. While there are no quick, easy, or singular approaches to working with black youth, there can be a framework to offer vital and relevant youth ministry. This book proposes a comprehensive framework that has evolved over ten years of annual youth and family convocations of the Interdenominational Theological Center as well as youth and family forums and activities related to the Youth Hope-Builders Academy of ITC. The framework builds on the image of the congregation as a "village of hope" where pastors and leaders get real to offer the church as a place of support, guidance, and accountability for youth, parents, and other adults who are raising today's black youth. Contributors: Daniel O. Black, Philip Dunston, Maisha I. Handy, Michael T. McQueen, Tapiwa Mucherera, Elizabeth J. Walker, Herbert R. Marbury, Annette R. Marbury, and Anne E. Streaty Wimberly
UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY MICHAEL JORDAN: THE IMMORTAL LEGACY Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the life and career of one of the greatest sports legends of all time? Welcome to "Michael Jordan: The Immortal Legacy," a book that will immerse you in the world of Michael Jordan, beyond the basketball court. This book offers you a unique opportunity to explore the life, passion and lasting impact of a figure who has inspired millions of people around the world. The 5 Main Themes of the Book: 1. Excellence in Sports 2. Legacy Beyond the Court 3. Leadership Lessons 4. Continuous Inspiration 5. The Person Behind the Icon CONTENT (30 CHAPTERS) Introduction PART I: THE BEGINNING OF A LEGEND Birth Of A Star Growing Up In North Carolina The Road To Greatness PART II: THE COLLEGE CAREER Years At The University Of North Carolina The Winning Shot At The Ncaa Championship PART III: THE RISE OF THE NBA Nba Draft And Arrival With The Chicago Bulls The Development Of "Air Jordan" First Steps To Nba Greatness PART IV: THE DOMINANCE OF THE 1990S The First Nba Title The Epic Rivalry With The Detroit Pistons The Era Of Multiple Titles PART V: RETIREMENT AND RETURN Surprise Retirement In 1993 Brief Baseball Career Triumphant Return In 1995 PART VI: LEGACY OFF THE COURT Air Jordans And The Shoe Business Michael Jordan As A Pop Culture Icon Michael Jordan's Philanthropy PART VII: THE FINAL YEARS IN THE NBA The Last Titles With The Chicago Bulls Final Retirement In 1999 Career With The Washington Wizards PART VIII: THE TRANSITION TO OWNERSHIP Michael Jordan As Owner Of The Charlotte Hornets Jordan's Influence On The Nba PART IX: THE ENDURING LEGACY Comparison To Other Sports Legends Leadership Lessons From Michael Jordan The Impact On Basketball Culture PART X: MICHAEL JORDAN'S PERSONAL LIFE. Jordan's Personal Relationships Off-Court Challenges And Triumphs PART XI: REFLECTIONS ON LEGACY Michael Jordan's Most Inspirational Quotes Michael Jordan's Legacy Today The Immortal Legacy Of Michael Jordan PHRASES
How it all Started It all started, or I guess you could say it did, on the last week of summer when most kids would be ending their vacations at the beach or getting back home from visiting their relatives, and, of course, dreading the thought of the coming of the new school year. However, some are not quite as lucky in that area as others are, like those who attended the same school as the main character of this book. It was on that day that a thirteen-year-old boy woke up and stared out of the window of his small bleak room. His skin was a light brown almost caramel complexion, and his hair was short and black, pressed down against his scalp. His eyes were a dark brown, with a ring of black edged around the Pupil. If you looked closely in the center of the darkness there was a small spark of golden light, barely noticeable, like staring at the heart of the Universe through an infinite expanse of space.
In this gritty, plain-speaking autobiography, Michael Black lifts the curtain to reveal what lay behind his deeply conventional exterior as he struggled to come to terms with his own homosexuality in a prejudiced and uncomprehending society.
UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY MICHAEL JORDAN: THE IMMORTAL LEGACY Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the life and career of one of the greatest sports legends of all time? Welcome to "Michael Jordan: The Immortal Legacy," a book that will immerse you in the world of Michael Jordan, beyond the basketball court. This book offers you a unique opportunity to explore the life, passion and lasting impact of a figure who has inspired millions of people around the world. The 5 Main Themes of the Book: 1. Excellence in Sports 2. Legacy Beyond the Court 3. Leadership Lessons 4. Continuous Inspiration 5. The Person Behind the Icon CONTENT (30 CHAPTERS) Introduction PART I: THE BEGINNING OF A LEGEND Birth Of A Star Growing Up In North Carolina The Road To Greatness PART II: THE COLLEGE CAREER Years At The University Of North Carolina The Winning Shot At The Ncaa Championship PART III: THE RISE OF THE NBA Nba Draft And Arrival With The Chicago Bulls The Development Of "Air Jordan" First Steps To Nba Greatness PART IV: THE DOMINANCE OF THE 1990S The First Nba Title The Epic Rivalry With The Detroit Pistons The Era Of Multiple Titles PART V: RETIREMENT AND RETURN Surprise Retirement In 1993 Brief Baseball Career Triumphant Return In 1995 PART VI: LEGACY OFF THE COURT Air Jordans And The Shoe Business Michael Jordan As A Pop Culture Icon Michael Jordan's Philanthropy PART VII: THE FINAL YEARS IN THE NBA The Last Titles With The Chicago Bulls Final Retirement In 1999 Career With The Washington Wizards PART VIII: THE TRANSITION TO OWNERSHIP Michael Jordan As Owner Of The Charlotte Hornets Jordan's Influence On The Nba PART IX: THE ENDURING LEGACY Comparison To Other Sports Legends Leadership Lessons From Michael Jordan The Impact On Basketball Culture PART X: MICHAEL JORDAN'S PERSONAL LIFE. Jordan's Personal Relationships Off-Court Challenges And Triumphs PART XI: REFLECTIONS ON LEGACY Michael Jordan's Most Inspirational Quotes Michael Jordan's Legacy Today The Immortal Legacy Of Michael Jordan PHRASES
After asking the reader to think of something spectacular, the narrator sets out to prove his ability to read minds by describing a preposterous situation and characters.
Aspiring to share his passion for life through writing and public speaking, Michael reveals intimate details of his lifelong jour¬ney through the pages of his tell-some book, "Happy Endings and a New Beginning." Michael was born in Southern California and grew up with a lot of family around him. At eight years of age, his family moved to Northern California to a small town a couple of hours from the Oregon border. He lived there with his mother, brother and new stepdad in a small town with small town values. Unfortunately, those small town values did not attach them¬selves to every person that Michael encountered. As such, Michael now speaks openly of the many years he endured sexual abuse by several different pedophiles, along with his sexual orientation and the struggles that illuminated because of his choices. He struggled to live two separate lives as he had been raised in a home and church where homosexuality was looked down upon, yet he tried to live his own truth. In order to cope with the mass confusion festering in his young mind, Michael casually began using street drugs, which led him to a fourteen-year affair with those same drugs and so much more. It darkened his life path. At age 33, Michael's high-life party¬ing came to an abrupt end, leaving him hospitalized and sober. He began looking to his Higher Power to sort out his life that was in a state of ruin. Now, years later, Michael shares his personal journey of mayhem over the years, how he met and fell in love with his wife and gives each one of us hope for a better tomorrow.
Could anything possibly be more fun than a pig parade!? You wouldn't think so. But you'd be wrong. A pig parade is a terrible idea. Pigs hate to march, refuse to wear the uniforms, don't care about floats, and insist on playing country music ballads. Those are just some of the reasons. And trust me, this hysterical book has plenty more!
This short book includes basic demon and angel knowledge and strategy to understand demon energy and angel configurations. It also includes instructions for how to think to correct accidents by warning people before they happen but after the fact, how to stay young looking, how to heal people from just about anything, and information on the Mandela effect and how it became our reality.
BATTLING BOXING STORIES presents 15 of the most intense and hard-hitting stories about the puglisitic arts collected in one place and written by some of the best of today's new crop of exciting writers. The stories in this book highlight all types of boxers and all aspects of the sport, from amateur bouts and illegal street fights, to heavyweight championship events. These are wonderful stories with unforgettable characters who are full of passion and emotion, action and rage--heartfelt tales about real people fighting for their lives, their honor, and sometimes their very souls. Each story captures that rare magic--the combination of violence and magesty that takes place in the boxing ring. Your ears will still be ringing with the sting of these battles long after you finish this book! The authors featured include: Wayne D. Dundee, Stan Trybulski, Ron Fortier, Robert S. P. Lee, G. D. McFetridge, Arlette Lees, Terence Butler, Marc Spitzer, C. J. Henderson, Gary Lovisi, Garnett Elliott, Penelope Stanhope, Michael A. Black, Lonni Lees, and William Boyle.
Taking something away from others — their possessions, their dignity, their liberty, their lives — is the root of taboo. All the stories in this, the fourth collection of tales from Plan B Magazine, touch on what happens when people put their will above that of others. Sometimes it’s amusing, other times heartbreaking, but it no matter what, someone’s day won’t be going according to plan. Table of Contents “Old Friends” by Frank Byrns “Write Your Epitaph” by Laird Long “An Unexpected Invitation” by Daniel Marshall Wood “Bad John” by Adam Howe “Death by Fiction” by J. M. Vogel “The Chunk” by Michael McGlade “The Basement” by MJ Gardner “The Bulldog Ant is Not a Team Player” by Dan Stout “The Mystery of the Missing Puskat” by Lavie Tidhar “Other Wishes” by Richard Zwicker “Afterwards” by Jeff Poole “The World’s Best Coffee” by C. D. Reimer “Zero Sum Game” by Doug J. Black
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