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Ramachandra Guha takes us from Gandhi's birth in 1869 through his upbringing in Gujarat, his two years as a student in London, and his two decades as a lawyer and community organizer in South Africa. Guha has uncovered myriad previously untapped documents, including private papers of Gandhi's contemporaries. Using this wealth of material in an exuberant, brilliantly nuanced and detailed narrative, Guha describes the social, political, and personal worlds inside of which Gandhi began the journey that would earn him the honorific Mahatma: "Great Soul".

They said she needed help. But the real help she needed was escaping this place with her life. Niyah Smith thought her biggest problem was her parents’ crumbling marriage. But when she’s framed by a crooked cop and sentenced to Bordeaux Behavioral Hospital, she finds herself trapped in a living nightmare. At first, the hospital seems like a place of healing. But Niyah soon discovers the horrific truth: it’s an underground chamber of torture, experimentation and death, all concealed behind a gleaming facade. Ruled with sinister precision by the corrupt Dr. Jackyl and her sister Officer...

In "Black Africa: The Economic and Cultural Basis for a Federated State," Senegalese scholar Cheikh Anta Diop boldly calls for the unification of Black African nations. He argues that colonial borders fractured regions with shared cultures and economies, hindering progress. Diop proposes a unified state for greater global influence, emphasizing cultural revival and a common African language.

Ever since he was a kid, Xavier Marshall lived in fear at his grandparent’s desolated home. His life consisted of chores, being abused by his grandfather, and communicating with spirits from the dead. Being raised around evil had lasting effects on Xavier, and it turned his mind so dark he grew up to become evil too. But when karma goes on the prowl, Xavier isn’t the only one hunting the innocent around Savannah. He too becomes a victim after a gruesome accident, which makes him wish he hadn’t given karma a reason to come around. In this chilling tale we see just how horrific karma ...

One of America's most historic political trials is undoubtedly that of Angela Davis. Opening with a letter from James Baldwin to Davis, and including contributions from numerous radicals such as Black Panthers George Jackson, Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, and Erica Huggins, this book is not only an account of Davis's incarceration and the struggles surrounding it, but also perhaps the most comprehensive and thorough analysis of the prison system of the United States.

In the midst of World War II, four extraordinary Black women find their paths converging in the groundbreaking 6888th Central Postal Battalion - the first all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas. Sadie Lewis joins the WACs haunted by visions and the loss of her beloved husband Andrew, her gift of second sight both a blessing and a curse. Vibrant country girl Sammy Love Bonnet seeks adventure far from her Alabama farm, only to find unexpected love in a complicated situation. Single mother Paige Thomas enlists hoping to secure a better future for her teenage son, while former Broadway ...

"No Strings Attached": When they were children, people couldn't tell identical twins Brooke and Brittany apart. Now that they're grown, the beautiful, plus-sized divas still look alike, but they are very different. Brooke is a free spirit who lives life on her own terms and does things her way. Brittany, on the other hand, is cautious and plays by the rules. Despite their differences, the sisters are each other's yin and yang - until a frivolous one-night stand with a stranger turns their lives inside out and jeopardizes their sisterhood forever.

Meet the beautiful Princess Delgado from the day she was born she was destined for greatness. However, in order to get to that great destiny she has to go through some trials and tribulations. With a father serving life and a mother addicted to drugs she grows up all too fast. At seventeen she’s sold to the infamous Pimp Lucifer to clear her mother’s drug debt. For the next five years of her life she’ll be a part of his Human Trafficking ring. A twist of fate will land her straight in the arms of the Cocaine Kingpin himself. The notorious Hercules Hernandez. Princess is one the ...

Boss was a man who always got what he wanted, so when he laid his eyes on Megan Fox, he knew she had to be his. Megan was captivated by Boss’s gangster allure, and she fell for him faster than expected. Their quick romance however came to a halt when Boss was taken away from her and sentenced to twenty years in prison. Determined to move on, Megan changed her life in ways no one could have predicted. She found happiness with a new lover and embraced a fresh start without Boss. Everything in her life seemed to be going perfect again until she received a call that shook her world. Boss was ...

She's Been Scarred... She's Broken... Shannon is striving to become a successful professional. After a tragic event occurs in her life, she's left feeling guilty and unworthy of love. She’s on a journey to correct the mistakes of her past, and with God’s help, she knows she can do it. When a familiar face from days long gone shows up in her future, will she be able to open her heart to receive all the love, joy, and happiness that the Lord is trying to offer her? In the end, will Shannon see that God is trying to answer her unspoken prayers? Her unspoken prayer for a happy-ever-after ...

Once Chill finally has his biggest enemy within his grasp, he's ready to take him out. But just when he thinks revenge is within his reach, an unexpected twist messes up his plans. Meanwhile, Tish is dealt another devastating blow that pushes her away from some people while drawing her closer to others. Nick is trying to have it all romantically but ends up getting caught in the worst way by the women he wants. Dixon and Keys are still trying to make their marriage work but find themselves facing even more challenges that could tear their marriage apart. Krystal is still living through the ...

Thirty-something, Shawntriece, is a well-paid executive at a Fortune 500 corporation. Her life is practically perfect — at least to her it is. She has a beautiful home, an expensive car, a family who loves her, and two adorable twin daughters to cherish and spoil. However, despite everything that she has in the material world, she's sorely lacking in the spiritual realm. When life throws her a curve ball, will it end up being the chance she needs to find her way back to Christ? Will the relationship she develops with a saved, good-looking, single father grow into much more? Somehow, some ...

Here in his own words are the revolutionary ideas that made Malcolm X one of the most charismatic and influential African-American leaders of the 1960s. These speeches document Malcolm's progression from Black nationalism to internationalism, and are key to both understanding his extraordinary life and illuminating his angry yet uplifting cause.

What up, doe! Welcome back to the mean streets of Detroit. With all the drama going down in Motown, I knew your nosy self couldn't stay away. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. We pick up the story right where we left off in The Real Hoodwives of Detroit, part one. If you thought your first visit to the Motor City was crazy, you ain't seen nothing yet. Nikki, Gucci, and Chloe have been waiting for you, and boy, do they have some fire!

After finding out her fiancé of five years has been cheating on her with his stylist, Miami Daniels feels like her life is at standstill. Being a successful medical malpractice attorney and owning her own firm, Miami wants to put all her focus back into her work and running her firm. Miami is adamant about not wanting to waste more years of her life starting over and getting to know someone new after her breakup. While rushing through the airport to her gate for her summer trip to St. Tropez with her best friends Sheena and Allison, Miami bumps into a man. Upset that the man is rude and ...

For the five Reeves women, nothing is more important than keeping their family bond tight and their communication flowing. But honesty isn't so clear cut when it could blow up everything they've fought to build. Already reeling from betrayal, middle sister Coco is fed up with lies - including her own. If she has her way, someone else's neck needs to be on the line for a change. But soon, Coco's in deep trouble with the law, her future hanging in the balance....

Karter is young and dumb as hell. Her life takes a wild turn when she falls head over heels for Chimmy, an older man who talks a big game. She hangs onto his promises, believing in a future they’ll build together, but when she loses their baby, Chimmy’s true colors come out, showing her just how dark and cruel he really is. To make matters worse, her sister, Natifa, is a real piece of work, making Karter’s life a constant struggle. The drama doesn’t stop there. Tragedy strikes when Natifa passes away unexpectedly, leaving Karter with the heartbreaking task of raising her nephew. The...

To keep their family ties strong, the five Reeves sisters meet regularly to give each other a reality check. But explosive family secrets begin to pour out like molten lava and forever change all they treasure most.

Ranged against two powerful communist terrorist armies, the small, under-equipped army of Rhodesia defied all military convention by not only resisting the onslaught, but taking the fight to the very heart of the ZIPRA and ZANLA terrorist machines. The efforts of the Rhodesian army and air force shocked the world; how could such a small force of men repel the hordes of Russian and Chinese backed communist terrorists who threatened to overwhelm them? At the very heart of the Rhodesian war effort lay the RLI. The Rhodesian light infantry Commandos were second to none. Brave, tough, ...

The couple you fell in love with is back and they're fighting one of the biggest cases of their relationship. Their undying love for one another might not be able to survive this latest battle. A scorned woman is a dangerous one and Fatima is back with vengeance. She has every intention on bringing the Ski Mask Mafia down. The possibility of facing life in Federal prison is weighing heavy on Jayceon. The last thing he wants to do is leave his family behind but what choice does he have? Bella on the the other hand refuses to lose the love of her life. It doesn't matter what they say he is or...