This book has been inspired by my life's true personal experiences over the past several years. My struggles as a teenager, developing into my young adult life, and then later, into adulthood are reflected in this story. The driving purpose of putting pen to paper is to inspire those facing domestic violence and abuse and to reiterate that this behavior is not acceptable under any circumstances. Remaining in a toxic relationship only produces toxic results. I chose to remain in a toxic dating relationship and followed through by marrying my high school sweetheart against the wishes of my family. The years that followed were traumatic and had a devastating impact on my life and in the lives of my children later on. However, despite the abuse and terrifying circumstances, I found Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, and by committing my life to serve Him, I was able to survive thirty-three years of domestic abuse. I consider myself truly fortunate and highly blessed to have walked this journey and survived to now tell my story, in the hopes of inspiring people not to accept a lifestyle of abuse of any type and the same devastating circumstances which controlled my life for many years. And also, to testify of the power of Jesus Christ when you choose to walk in obedience before Him.
Basketball was all he knew. So when a well known University offered a scholarship, Juwan left the slums and his old homies behind to chase his dreams. With his thesis paper due, he heads back to his old neighborhood to do some research on a notorious neighborhood thug, and links up with his best friend Ceezo. Juwan finds himself mixed up in a lifestyle he tried his hardest to stay away from. With Ceezo fresh out of prison, the streets are in an uproar, and Juwan is stuck between staying on track or taking the easy way out. Ceezo couldn't ask for a better life; that is until he finds out that what comes up must go down. After being released from prison, he rightfully takes over his uncle's empire, and the money begins to pour in. But in the street game, everything and everyone will try to take your throne; if you let them.Being beyond gangsta runs through Ceezo's blood, if someone wants his crown, they're going to have to die trying. Charm City by C.Flores coming soon...
Since elemantary school Cash and Rome were thick as thieves. They started out young in the game and climbed their way to the top by earning respect and instilling fear. After a death in his family, Cash is devastated and emotionally breaks down. He and his bestfriend over come the obstacles the game threw their way. Death, betrayal, and millions of dollars later, Cash and Rome form a street team to takeover the West Philadelphia drug trade. As the drama continues to surface Cash realizes he wants out and living the way he has for years wont allow him to survive much longer. His organization gets the attention of the Feds and with a dedicated veteran special agent on his tail, Cash knows its time to change his life. Will he make it to have a life to save or will the streets swallow him alive like the many before him as he fights to become a legit business man.
Learn the newest processing techniques for focusing radar images with this important new book. It helps you master the SAR/ISAR fundamentals that are critical to understanding motion compensation and advanced SAR/ISAR imaging techniques, and gives you the background you need to tackle problems such as estimating motion parameters by phase analysis, compensating the phase of a wideband signal, and processing a wideband signal into a radar image.
Cuentos Tejanos" is a recounting of stories, legends, and people who helped forge the personality and character of the State of Texas, in particular in the Wild Horse Desert region South of the Nueces River and north of the Rio Grande. Many of these tales are historical in nature and others are legends, accounts that were told by a campfire or converted to "Corridos" - ballads - by the Tejano. Some are academically inclined with sources and citations, but most are just stories told from generation to generation that have survived the test of time and must not be forgotten. You will also learn about many of the personalities that helped settled the area. You will read about conquistadores, generals, and feats of bravery. You will read folk stories - some that will tickle your feelings and send shivers down your spine. You will be amazed at the depth of history this area has and wonder why it's not in the history books for our children to learn and retell. This is "Cuentos Tejanos." It is about tales of the Wild Horse Desert of Texas where wild Spanish mustangs roamed from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the Brush Country of South Texas and the plains for the Rio Grande Valley delta. Most of the stories are by Dr. Manuel C. Flores, Jr., professor of journalism and communications at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He is a well-regarded Tejano historian and has made countless lectures and talks on the subject. He also has written two books, has chapters in two other books and his academic work has appeared in journals like the Journal of South Texas. Other stories are written by journalists and historians who felt their stories must also be told. "Cuentos Tejanos" translates to "Tejano Tales," and thus the subtitle "Tales of Life in the Wild Horse Desert.
The book is semi-autobigraphical and reflects on a myriad of memories darting back to childhood. Now, at the age of 70 the author looks back at accomplishments, failures and memories. All of them were shaped by growing up Mexican in South Texas and these reflections and anecdotes now impact the world. Chicanadas is a derivative of the word Chicano. A Chicano is a American of Mexican descent who grew up in the United States during the revolutionary 60's and 70's. To be a Chicano meant we wanted to change the world. We sought and identity, but all we really wanted was to be accepted for what we were - Americans proud of our heritage. Sometimes we would ramble on about dreams we had - becoming lawyers, politicians, educators. In many ways, we were the first dreamers and the first to say - "Basta" Enough So RAMBLE ON WITH MY "CHICANADAS.
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