Through exclusive interviews with key players and coaches as well as his own personal insights, Black, the senior point guard and undisputed leader of the 1981-82 North Carolina national champion basketball team, celebrates the Tar Heels' most famous team. Photos.
Funny-. nicknames from the Friendship Zone are: Cuddly, Rollie Pollie, Marshmallow, Pooh Bear, Lucky, Charm, Lucky Charm, My Protector, and or Bodyguard. Insightful-. Black women grow up looking for the perfect guy but in their subconscious they are expecting the imperfect guy. Sexy-. right there in front of the cereal boxes in aisle five, we kissed.We held each other tight.Through my kiss I told her about my sleepless nights and deepest thoughts. Nine becomes a shell of the man he used to be after his third great love goes bad. Hopefully, The Barbershop Sessions can give him new meaning and the faith in life to be capable of loving again. Nine, along with his partner, Soda, embark on a mission to further understand the dynamics of black men and women when it comes to dating and marriage. What is it that the men of The Barbershop Sessions want the sisters to know? What is it that the Systahs of the Pedicure Dialogues want the brothers to know? Through brutally honest and often-explicit round table discussions, Soda and Nine, bring to surface the intricate real life experiences of the African American community's social and relational issues.
Continuation of stories of Jimmy, growing up in Northern Idaho and Western Canada. Book 3 of the series "A Time Before Facebook", first in the series and "Ghosts and Skeletons", the second book in the series. Come join the adventure.
Black scarface is a powerful, realistic tale of money, power, respect, loyalty, love and a young man's journey to become a living legend, and one of the most notorious drug kingpins in U.S. history--P. [4] of cover.
A collection of poems that grows out of the American Southwest focusing on family and community life of the barrio sharing births and deaths, neighbors and seasons, and injustices and victories.
This powerful, realistic tale of money, power, respect, loyalty and love follows a young man's journey to become a living legend, and the most prominent drug kingpin in U.S. history."--Cover p.4.
Writing a book can never be something that just happens. It takes time, dedication, and persistence to complete such a huge task. Being a full-time employee, business owner, father, uncle, mentor, friend, and so many other things to many, it would have not been possible to complete this task without the support of my family, friends, colleagues, and employees at the number of agencies, universities, and colleges I was afforded an opportunity to work with over the years. Each of you continued to inspire my writings and study of politics, social justice, community, education, African-American culture, and poverty issues. Finally, I give a special thanks to my two sons, Jimmy Dawson McCamey III and Jamey Lawson McCamey, who inspired me to write about black boys, black families, and the black community.
Being raised in a violent and abusive household, Randy and his mother were constantly threatened with the cruel hands of his stepfather John"..."who allowed the darkness of his soul to show his true face as he began to molest his young stepson...Randy would grow into a man that the world would have no answers for; but soon many would feel his pain." -- from page [4] cover.
For the first time in his life, Face goes head to head with a formidable opponent; his name is Paul Warner and he is being backed by members of the United States Government. This former Navy Seal and current member of The Committee of Unlimited Power (C.O.U.P.) is bent on getting his revenge over the death of his late boss, Senator C.W. Watson. From the hidden powers on Capitol Hill, to the brutal streets of Philly, these two enemies play the ultimate game of chess to see who will be left standing; and who will claim the title as the winner. In the mist of their deadly war, both sides will suffer casualties in the process. Throughout the chaos, when the smoke finally clears, only one man will be crowned King.
Writing a book can never be something that just happens. It takes time, dedication, and persistence to complete such a huge task. Being a full-time employee, business owner, father, uncle, mentor, friend, and so many other things to many, it would have not been possible to complete this task without the support of my family, friends, colleagues, and employees at the number of agencies, universities, and colleges I was afforded an opportunity to work with over the years. Each of you continued to inspire my writings and study of politics, social justice, community, education, African-American culture, and poverty issues. Finally, I give a special thanks to my two sons, Jimmy Dawson McCamey III and Jamey Lawson McCamey, who inspired me to write about black boys, black families, and the black community.
Don't let the bright lights of the Sears Tower fool you. This is Englewood, Chicago, known to most as "Chiraq," an infested gangland captured under the thumb of a vicious dictatorship. Unlike any other major city, the control of the streets doesn't lie in the conniving hands of the city's top cops or politicians. In plain view, the city is controlled by the iron fist of over two hundred thousand religiously dedicated Gangster Disciples, BDs, Vice Lords, and Black P. Stones. Only the people of high society who reside in the downtown area are barely safe. But within the surrounding districts, suicidal pawns dominate their gang territories, not using common sense but reverting to assault rifles to settle their different views and disagreements, causing the citizens of Chicago to live in constant fear. There in the midst of the gang infestation stood a young, curious, and malleable ten-year-old Englewood kid named Jimmy, better known as Jay. Once left behind by his family, feeling abandoned, Jay took to the allure of the "street life," opposed to the golden teachings and directions of his stern father. No longer exhausting his mental energy behind unanswered questions like "Why my momma leave me?" with his mind made up, along with a grudge and a chip on his shoulder, Jay, with high street ambition, set out to be King of a world that assured only one thing: all kings eventually wake up with their heads cut off! This is the unflattering true story of Jimmy Jones Jr.
The Notorious Black Royals, led by the infamous King brothers, and the violent El Salvadorian Matas, led by the dangerous Juan-Carlos, are two rival drug gangs fighting a war to control the streets of New York City. Watching this all happen are the Russians, carefully waiting for their moment to strike! In the midst of the violence and chaos is a mysterious man known only as Voodoo-a contract killer who will determine the final outcome of this turf war. Contract Killer is a fast-paced novel, filled with sex, murder, conspiracies and enough mayhem for 10 Hollywood films! It's a story that will keep you turning the pages to the very end.
The fan-favorite creative team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti joins forces with a slew of superstar comics creators—including Neal Adams, Simon Bisley, Joseph Michael Linsner, Billy Tucci, John Timms and more—for HARLEY’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK. She’s the psychopathic psychotherapist with a heart of gold and a mind for mayhem. Now she’s uniting with the greatest heroes in the DC Universe in her very own team-up title. Ain’t it amazing? With the Joker firmly in her rearview mirror, Harley Quinn has become an antihero like no other. But sometimes she runs into threats too, uhh, threatening for any one person to beat. That’s when she turns to a who’s who of the biggest, baddest, most bodacious heroes in the whole universe! Superman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. Zatanna. Lobo. And…Harley Quinn??? Whoever’s tagging along, there’s one thing for sure: Wherever Harley goes, high-octane hijinks are sure to follow! Flip through at your own risk! Collects the full six-issue miniseries.
HAS HARLEY MET HER (LOVE) MATCH? Harley Quinn knows all about mad love, but she’s put all that behind her. Now she’s an independent, butt-kicking woman with a business that offers violence in the service of good. But Harley is about to find out what it feels like to be on the receiving end of some truly mad love. His name is Red Tool, and he wants to prove his love for Harley…by murdering people, kidnapping her and trying to force her to marry him! But Harley’s got even bigger problems on her plate than a homicidal lovesick psycho who can’t feel any pain. The mayor of New York City has decided that the “understanding” he had with her to let her business operate without interference came with an unannounced expiration date…and that date is now. Will Harley end up behind bars, or worse? Or will Red Tool prove to be the right tool for the job? Writers Amanda Conner (BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE) and Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) and artists John Timms (Deadpool) and Chad Hardin (DEMON KNIGHTS) introduce the new character that will have Harley seeing red! Collects HARLEY QUINN #26-30.
In his autobiography, Jimmy Mosley portrays what life was like for a young black man living on a plantation in southern Mississippi. During his lifetime, he was also exposed to the racist practices within the infamous ceremonial unit serving at the White House. Even in extremely different circumstances. Jimmy found that life is not about what you are given, but about self-motivation, determination to win and succeed, and willingness to make a change. It is still possible for people to overcome barriers, even in a country where fathers often abandon their children, where people ignore the wisdom of the past, and where people have turned away from the teaching of God. In his life, Jimmy Mosley has seen numerous examples of God freely giving grace to the needy. As a teacher, Jimmy Mosley has found that his students have always enjoyed listening to his stories about his past. By remembering the past and being committed to being the best we can be, we will realize how blessed we truly are.
A few years have passed and Face is still feeling the effects of Reese's incarceration, the betrayal and theft of his fortune by his lawyer, Peter J. Greenberg; and the murders of Momma and DJ have left him troubled and broken. Now the only satisfaction Face can achieve is through the fragrant taste of revenge. His vengeance will ensure that all the people responsible for his pain get their just-due. At the top of his list sits the powerful U.S. Senator, C.W. Watson; and once he falls the double-crossing Gomez brothers, Truck the snitch, Ron Perry-the crooked Philadelphia Detective and all others will begin to crumble. As the master plan is being developed, Face has no clue of the new and inconspicuous enemies that are lurking in the shadows. When the smoke clears many will be eliminated and Face will confront the biggest decision of his time--to live or die"--Page 4 of cover.
The Notorious Black Royals, led by the infamous King broth-ers, and the violent El Salvadorian Matas, led by the dangerous Juan-Carlos, are two rival drug gangs fighting a war to control the streets of New York City.In the midst of the violence and chaos is a mysterious man known only as Voodooa contract killer who will determine the final outcome of this turf war.Contract Killer is a fast-paced novel, filled with sex, murder, and mayhem. It's a story that will keep you turning the pages to the very end
There are countless outlets for weight loss advice, but not many come from someone who has weighed in at 400 pounds and been at war with eating addiction. Used 2 B Large tells the story of Jimmy Bradley, a physical trainer, who began taking his health into his own hands as a child and grew up to physically and mentally motivate others who have dealt with out-of-control eating habits. Bradley narrates how he tried the yo-yo diets and made the risky mistakes, only to learn to train for the reason that matters: loving yourself and becoming healthier for yourself. Used 2 B Large shares his journey from the shame of being the chubby kid in grade school, to the risky behavior that comes with trying to please people for superficial reasons, to getting his head on straight, and breaking the cycle with the next generation. Sharing real-life stories and messages of motivation, this memoir offers advice and tips on how to avoid wasting years of your life seeking false happiness.
Gale Researcher Guide for: The Harlem Renaissance: Poetry is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
When the workers and patrons of Haley's Circus sample Dr. McKee's Cure All, they begin a painful transformation into psychotic killers and it is up to Jonah Hex and Dr. Arkham find the source. This volume collects ALL STAR WESTERN issues 0, 13-18.
James would never graduate high school but he would graduate with excellence from the drug game which would eventually led him to being arrested and charged with homicide/explosive. The first case in the State of Wisconsin where one line of cocaine is classified as a dangerous weapon. A LINE 2 DIE 4 James a mid-age drug dealer provides a firsthand account of his actions and thoughts, his arrest, incarceration, interactions with police, family, friends and court proceedings. Mr. Sullivan, who is running for the District Attorney position in Huntsville, WI and Ms. Smith, James's defense attorney of thirty years go toe to toe fighting over his freedom in the courtroom. James is learning hard times and hard lessons on how the justice system actually works as Lt. O'Brien of the Huntsville police department. Tracks down and question suspect after suspect trying to unearth any dirt he can on the night that Lisa Amour died.
Meditations on activism following the turbulent 1960s—back in print After the Detroit Rebellion of 1967, James and Grace Lee Boggs decided they should rethink what activism looks like. Pairing with trusted veteran activists Freddy and Lyman Paine, they ruminated on central questions emerging from their politics and activism, and they discussed the purpose and responsibilities human beings share for the future. The recorded dialogue among these four friends invites readers to consider the fundamentals of activism with tough, thought-provoking questions. Their conversations at the Paines’ home on Sutton Island, Maine, not only function as political act but also present unsettling truths and develop connections between philosophy, music, art, gender difference, family structure, Marxism, and more. Conversations in Maine is a call to all citizens to work together and think deeply about the kind of future we can create.
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