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Respect My Gangsta Part 1 Life of Sorrow spotlights Sorrow Sanae' Hunter (aka Panther) and her entanglement with unrelenting hardship and death. Born of infidelity, Sorrow endures torment and neglect, aided only by her brothers. When their Mother's drug addiction catalyzes them into murderers, Sorrow learns hustling and self-preservation from them. Her first love brings brief respite, but she hones the art of gaining Respect for her Gangsta. A tragedy crushes her first love, and her mom restricts her autonomy. To flee her cruel world, Sorrow enrolls in college and abandons the street life. ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote there are no second acts in American lives. Miles proved him wrong. Miles was back in New York City and good health in 1955. In the summer of 1955, Miles performed a noted set at the Newport Jazz Festival. His performance, especially his solo on the Thelonius Monk tune Round Midnight was widely praised, prompting critics to welcome the "return of Miles Davis." Columbia Records executive George Avakian approached Miles and offered a contract with the label if he could form a regular band with a steady lineup. Miles assembled his first regular quintet to meet a ...

Following up on the success of the book 450 Things Every Hotel General Manager Should Know, the next book in the leadership series is now available: Lessons in Leadership - Sharing the Wisdom of Great Hotel General Managers provides a behind-the-scenes playbook detailing out the key leadership abilities needed to run a great hotel, with clear practical guidance on: LEADING YOURSELF Self-awareness Relationships Optimism Communication Organization Wellness LEADING OTHERS Servant Leadership Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Developing Others Giving Feedback Listening & Asking Questions ...

The Fascinating History of Ancient Egypt for Teens: Pyramids, Pharaohs, and the Secrets of the Nile Step into the world of ancient Egypt—a land of mighty pharaohs, towering pyramids, and incredible inventions. This book is packed with exciting stories, surprising facts, and real-life mysteries that bring history to life in a way that teens will love. From secret tombs and powerful queens to bizarre customs and strange gods, this book explores both the famous and lesser-known sides of ancient Egypt. Teens will discover how the Egyptians built pyramids without modern tools, why they ...

May Day in Crestview: A Legacy of Resilience, Celebration, and Community In this powerful blend of personal memoir and cultural history, May Day in Crestview invites readers into the heart of a Florida tradition that has shaped generations. Born and raised in Crestview, author [Your Name] weaves together stories of community, celebration, and struggle—anchored by the legacy of the Carver-Hill School and the enduring spirit of May Day in Florida’s Black communities. With reverence and warmth, the author reflects on a childhood shaped by the strength of his mother, Inez Rupert Brown, who ...

This book explains why Donald Trump won the 2024 American presidential election.

Don't miss out on a single moment of the Glover family saga in this bridge story linking Ward and Judge's love stories! The Glovers love God, country, dogs, horses, and family. Not necessarily in that order. ;) Many of them are married now, with babies on the way, and there are lessons to be learned, forgiveness to be had and given, and new names coming to the family tree in southern Three Rivers! Willa, Holly Ann, Montana, and Zona all have babies coming, one right after the other in the first four months of the year. What will their names be? How will the deliveries go? Will Zona really ...

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayan culture by exploring their sophisticated mathematical and astronomical knowledge, also, learn about how the Maya used numbers for simple counting, timekeeping, and astronomical observations. Discover how the Mayan calendar and numeric systems were used to determine the cycles of the seasons and the movement of the stars, and how they helped the Maya to identify favorable days for planting and harvesting crops. With this book as your guide, you’ll appreciate the Mayans’ mathematical acumen and the legacy they left behind.

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Always been in love with South America? Simply browsing and dreaming of a Mexican holiday? Then this book is for you! This book will put your doubts of whether going to Mexico is worth it. This amazing country has so much to offer for visitors in terms of activities, food, drinks, sightseeing, entertainment, sports, nightlife, adventures, shopping and more. Plan your holiday with this clever extensive Mexico travel guide. Or, if you were unsure of where to go for your holiday - allow me to introduce you to the United Mexican States and convince you to ...

Are you planning to move to or visit the United States? Or perhaps you're eager to enhance your English language skills through engaging and immersive content? Look no further than "American Journeys: Exploring Language and American Culture." This captivating book offers a transformative experience, delving into the heart of American culture while providing an unparalleled platform for language learning. For those embarking on a journey to the United States, this book serves as an indispensable guide. Discover the diverse tapestry of American customs, traditions, and landscapes as you ...

‘The Culture of Politics’ is a philosophy book that extends from the previous series of books by Ronnie Lee. It explains the strategies of politics of the grandmasters who will use the power of secrecy through occultism and esoteric knowledge to manipulate and control the culture of politics and the traditions of the World. By using their philosophy behind political science, the ideologies of the grandmasters can rule through complex geopolitics through their organized networks of the New World Order. This book contains the secret strategies and codes that enable the reader to gain ...

"500 Amazing Facts About the Negro, Volume III: Africa" is the third installment of the critically acclaimed 500 Amazing Facts About the Negro series by Chase McGhee. This volume takes readers on a captivating journey through Africa’s remarkable and often overlooked history, uncovering its profound influence on human civilization. From the world’s oldest astronomical observatory at Nabta Playa to the advanced engineering of ancient African empires, this book shines a light on Africa’s innovations, resilience, and cultural brilliance. With meticulously researched facts and compelling ...

This isn’t just a Puglia Travel Guide. It’s a better way to travel!Instead of just checking off tourist sites, immerse yourself in local rhythms, sacred traditions, seasonal festivals, and everyday rituals that define life in Italy’s most authentic region. With this book, you’ll experience Puglia through moments, not just monuments. With over 100 festivals woven into the seasons, this guide ensures that no matter when you travel, you’ll find yourself in the heart of a celebration. Planning your Italian dream vacation? Discover Puglia, Italy’s sun-drenched heel where azure waters...

The organizations we work for destroy confidence We starve professionals of information, direction, psychological safety, and purpose by isolating workers in cubicles, teams into silos, and decisions into oblivion. Individuals drift and become alienated, waiting for direction that never comes. This way of working…is not working. When individuals work in teams, they create value The Collaboration Equation helps individuals be professionals, teams take pride in their work, and companies become more resilient. This guide enables you to build visual systems where people can see their work ...

Get ready for another wild ride with magazine editor turned sleuth Jessica Harper as she attempts to catch her own stalker – without spilling her Espresso Martini. The fearless protagonist of last year’s Jessica Harper Is Not Woke is back, facing off against ruthless corporate villains, social justice warriors, irate online daters and trigger-happy gamblers in her quest to solve the mother of all mysteries. With the help of her best friend April, husband Brandon and eccentric mentor Porter Montrose, Jess braves hostile comedy clubs, woke “re-education” centers, boardroom jungles and...

She's a city girl returning to her hometown. He's a country boy through and through. When these two former best friends (and ex-lovers) start working together, romantic sparks fly that could ignite a wildfire... Will Regina and Blake get burned or can they tame the flames into true love? Regina Barlow never looked back after she left Chestnut Springs in her rear-view mirror. She likes living in a big city, and she's not thrilled to be going back to the small town in the Texas Hill Country. When Gina arrives at The Texas Longhorn Ranch as their new pastry chef, it's not the first time she's ...

"Hamilton's novel centers on a fascinating, little-known figure from history - Elisabeth Samson emerges as intriguing and distinctive. An intriguing fictionalization of circumstances with an ample romantic angle. Hamilton's prose style is warm, even, and voice-driven." - The BookLife Prize In the 18th century Dutch plantation colony of Suriname, where wealth is measured by the number of slaves one owns, the educated Free Negress Elisabeth Samson, owner of several flourishing coffee plantations, desires the one thing her wealth cannot buy: a legal marriage with her consort, a White colonial ...

In this book fourteen leading scholars and intellectual-activists provide a collective treatment of the theme of colonialism in the Malay Archipelago from the as yet little explored perspective of civilisational encounters. The centuries-long Western colonial presence in the Archipelago had generated both peaceful and violent encounters that were to prove consequential on the civilisational history of the region. The book’s chapters attempt to present new insights into the nature and multidimensional character of these civilisational encounters and their significance for the life and ...

Unlock the Secrets of Starting Your Career with Your First Job in the Corporate World! Fresh out of college or starting an internship, and feeling overwhelmed? Dive into "Cubicle To Corner Office" and navigate the unspoken rules of the corporate culture, ensuring your career development takes off from day one. Dive in and decipher the unwritten rules and business etiquette that will be pivotal for your career development. Remember, your first job, be it as a new hire, intern or a foreign worker, sets the tone for your career path. The unwritten rules, the corporate etiquette, and the ...

This short book considers a short (about thirty-seven page) speech given by the existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) in 1945. In this speech, "Existentialism is a Humanism," Sartre defended existentialism against its critics. I consider what lessons of wisdom we can take from Sartre's speech. But I do that in a critical way--not in the sense of being hostile or negative but in the sense of examining and weighing what Sartre says to see where I agree and where I disagree. Like him or not, Sartre is a great thinker who is worth considering even if you may reject some or all...