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One of the first studies of the organization, life, and meaning of the Nation of Islam and, by extension, all Black Nationalist movements, this classic work dispels the still-common conception that the movement functioned primarily for political purposes. By observing the daily life of its members, Essien-Udom demonstrates that the Nation of Islam served primarily as a means for poor urban Blacks to attain a national identity, a sense of ethnic consciousness, and empowerment in a society that denied them these privileges.

The mob was gone (Pete thought), but Louie Galloway won't give up. He and Dewey have a price on their heads, and anyone else close to them is also in danger. Pete decides to go to Chicago and hopefully turn the tables on Galloway and, maybe, even the mob, while working with Lawrence Forsythe, a Chicago PI, and Luca Barzizza of the Chicago PD.

Abi knows she is destined for something great although she doesn’t know what! She and her best friend Max love dressing up and acting like classic movie stars from Hollywood. Only they let their imaginations run free and discover there are fantastic dance worlds, not only in America but in India and Africa too. They set out and explore these new worlds, where the only limit is how big you can dream. Join Abi and Max as they learn what lies beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

In the best-selling book, I Am Boss, author Lenah Abraham draws on years of experience as a successful entrepreneur along with her passion for motivating others to offer you powerful keys to unlock your ultimate success and allow you to manifest the life that you desire. Lenah shares the secrets that have been passed down only to the elite and chosen ones. The fact that you found this book…you are chosen and are meant to discover these secrets – please handle with care. 

In the best-selling book, Prescribed by God, author Lenah Abraham draws on years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. With this success came stress and anxiety. Due to her extreme hardships, she founds methods to overcome fears, anxiety, and roadblocks. She claims to have received these downloads two years prior to the Pandemic. Without these methods and secrets, she would not been able to have overcome her struggles. With these prescriptions, even the pandemic seemed like a breeze. 

Peter English can finally relax and enjoy a much-earned rest from murder, mayhem and everything else he went through in The Frame. Or, at least that's what he thought. A leisurely round of golf on a crisp fall Saturday morning with his dad and a couple of old friends. But when they arrive at the club, everything is shut down. Police cars, ambulances, the coroner's meat wagon, and his old partner from his days on the Memphis Police Department, Rudy Tobias, are on the scene. Scene? What scene?

Peter English, at six foot two, chiseled features, clear blue eyes, and tipping the scale at 185, could be the poster boy for a police recruiting campaign. He was a former WW II MP with a law degree, who liked being a cop. It suited his personality and skills very well. His wife Amy had even adjusted to being a cop's wife.

Peter English decided he needed to spend some time with something softer than a loaded 45. After an evening of dining and dancing with the lovely Margo Lee Forrest at the famous Skyway, high atop The Peabody, the evening took a dramatic turn. As they were about the leave The Peabody parking lot, shots rang out nearby, and soon, police cars sped by with sirens blaring and red lights flashing. It's a well-known fact that former cops like to chase police cars as much as little boys like to chase fire engines.

In recent years, the term EQ or emotional intelligence has become a well-known term for how we behave, react, and communicate with others. In business and various professions, EQ is now part of determining whether a person would make a good fit. This book explores what emotional intelligence is, the skills and tools to develop and improve EQ, and an in-depth analysis of how techniques and skills can play a positive role in how we communicate with people.

Reagan Richardson loves planning extravagant, classy weddings as the head planner of Precious Moments Events. Though the notion of walking down the aisle has never entered her mind...considering none of her boyfriends have ever lasted long enough thanks to her. However, meeting Dr. Blake Harrison changes all of that in a glance and she finds herself in uncharted territory.

Zaria Richardson is determined to make her event planning company, Precious Moments, the most sought-after on St. Simons Island, Georgia. When Dr. Garrett Braxton approaches her with shocking information about their rendezvous last year to Las Vegas, the perfect life she’s created for herself comes crashing down. All of her mixed emotions over the suave, irresistible doctor rise to the surface, and now she’s faced with a life-changing decision.

Mixing business with pleasure leads to a passionate night. Harper Bennett’s motto is work hard, play hard. Lately, she’s forgotten the latter and has focused her time as part-owner, along with her brothers, of the hottest nightclub in Atlanta. When an intriguing client enters, Harper forgoes her promise to never date a man that doesn’t live in the same city and she finds herself playing hard to get with Hunter Arrington. The passion that has ignited between them can’t be extinguished, and she dreads the day he has to leave.

Greek myths and legends have inspired men and women around the world for hundreds of years. The stories of Apollo, Perseus, Achilles, and others have sustained the imaginations of old and young alike, even into the present. In fact, characters of Greek myth and legend have found their way into mainstream culture in the form of popular television and film characters. Greek mythology was so influential that even formed the basis of Roman myth. Here, you will be exposed to the exciting tales of gods and heroes that formed the canon of the ancient Greek religion.

How many secrets have they kept from me? And how many lies have they told me over the years? How many times can my heart be broken by them, before it fails to heal at all? How can I be in love with more than one person at a time? And how in the hell did I become Queen of Canada's entire supernatural population? I have three of the most gorgeous men standing right in front of me, a werewolf, a hunter, and a vampire, and they have given me an ultimatum.

Baby Self Hate is a sultry story of sex and infatuation. As always, the brilliance of the narrative voice shines brightest. Cam, like other Hartwell narrators, is angry but funny, purposeful but confused, and humorous yet unexpectedly profound. Although sexy and sought after, Cam sees life darkly and takes solace in fishing. His relationship with the title character is a wild, unpredictable ride. Hartwell’s writing style provides the book the immediacy, honesty, passion, and tension readers have come to expect.

Have you ever desired to have the ability to transform your body and mind for the better? Having trouble finding reliable sources of information on that? This is a comprehensive guide to food, exercise, mindset, and overall health filtered through an intermittent fasting lens. If you seek to transform yourself into the woman you dream of being, this is the first step on your path to success!

Biddy Woodson has learned how to sass and vinegar her way through life with 11 siblings in a sharecropper family in 1934 Oklahoma. Trouble sneaks in one afternoon like an oily twister when a beloved neighbor is murdered, and a single piece of evidence sends the sheriff to arrest Mr. Leroy, a Black man who lives in the nearby woods. Biddy knows Mr. Leroy wouldn’t hurt a fly, and she’s convinced the sheriff looks down on sharecroppers and Negroes. How can Biddy see justice done for the gentle man she knows is innocent?

By the time you’ve finished listening this audiobook, you’ll be charging through your to-do list like a sumo wrestler on crack. Time Management is one of the most important factors that influence how successful you will become. The ability to efficiently manage your time is very important not only for those who want to advance in their careers or in their education, but also for everyone who wants to get the most out of life. With proper time management, you can expect to become a more productive person. 

Doc’s life was perfect. Gorgeous wife, amazing son, and a beautiful home. He was living the American dream, until the day it was all taken away. He would spend the next several months in a deep depression trying to figure out what he could have done to avoid losing the life that was so dear to him. Doc endlessly reviewed his memories, mistakes, and secrets trying to find the moment in time when everything could have been saved.

Mortar rounds rained down on us continuously, starting at sunrise. We hadn’t slept the previous night because the business of life and death were upon us. Now those mortar rounds were erupting like little volcanoes. But instead of hot lava rocks, they were hot pieces of shrapnel that whizzed by us in every direction.