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Hip-hop mogul Simmons shares his experiences and beliefs on how to be successful. He offers 12 proven steps to achieving happiness and empowerment.Since rising out of the New York City streets over twenty-five years ago, Russell Simmons has helped create...

A practical and inspiring guide to living an empowered life-from the woman described in the "New York Times" as "Billy Graham and Oprah rolled into one." Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook-known to thousands as "Dr. Sujay" and "the Wall Street Pastor"-is one of...

In a book-length lyric narrative inspired by history and imagination, a much celebrated poet re-creates the life of a 19th-century virtuoso violinist."This 12th collection from the former U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize recipient is her third...

With its defiance for any one tradition or voice, Thomas Sayers Ellis's debut becomes a powerful argument against monotony " A dream. A democracy. A savage liberty. " And yet another anthem and yet another heaven "and yet another party wants you. "...

In the tradition of the Langton Hughes classic Montage of a Dream Deferred, Mitchell L. H. Douglas uses persona poetry to explore the personal and professional struggles of soul legend Donny Hathaway in his debut collection Cooling Board: a Long-Playing...

Gospel is an ecumenical resistance song in four parts. In this passionate follow-up to 2005’s Lambda Literary Award finalist, Where the Apple Falls, Bashir’s poems challenge truth to stare down the power of fear and paralysis. ”We intended gospel to...

Publisher Comments: Salome Thomas EL relates the story of Willow Briggs, a former student whose tragic destiny has haunted him for years. Through Willow, Thomas-EL discovers that by helping the community, either one student at a time or through...

Synopsis: In this timely and powerful new book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar shares transforming ways to deal with the challenges, hardships, and opportunities everyone faces today. He equips readers to move beyond trials in areas such as marriage, family,...

Entertainment Power Players: The Premier Fashion, Film, Music, Sports & TV Directory - Edition 4 is the ultimate mainstream resource for Fashion, Film, Music, Sports & TV Contacts, Information and Inspiration. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, the Directory...

Publisher Comments: The seven time Grammy Award-winning artist offers powerful, streetwise advice for building a fulfilling life in the face of adversity One of the biggest superstars in gospel...Franklin revolutionized gospel with his hip, contemporary...

The #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The 4 Day Diet" turns his motivational firepower to an overwhelming and universal need: discovering the keys to personal contentment and well-being.Happiness isn't the too-brief rush that comes from getting...

About the Author Keith Ferrazzi is founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight. He recently served as CEO of YaYa media, an interactive company. Before joining YaYa, he was chief marketing officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and CMO at Deloitte...

Anger is not always negative. This collection is the poet's attempt to express his anger towards social ills-- including prejudice, and racism--in a positive manner.

Synopsis: Reginald Dwayne Betts sings mournfully, bearing witness within prisoners' cells, pulling readers to walk through a brutal underworldPublisher Comments: Inside silence there is a sliver of light that is the seed of the music of these poems, the...

Struggling to recover from a broken marriage and disappointed dreams, Paulette Harper gropes for meaning and understanding, and through her searching, God reveals Himself to her in ways she never before imagined possible. By sharing her struggles with...

Publisher Comments: The eagerly anticipated inspirational memoir from Michelle Obama's brother, celebrating the extraordinary family members and mentors who have shaped his life When he stepped into history's spotlight at the National Democratic...