His Final Deal
His Final Deal

Author: Theresa A. Campbell

Publisher: Urban Renaissance

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1645561054

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Raymond Brown, popularly known as Smooth Suave, is one of Jamaica's biggest drugs lords. With eight children by six baby mommas and counting, he's a player for life. A true baller, he lavishes in his wealth. He's a shot caller with "soldiers" wheeling and dealing all over Jamaica. It's Suave's world, and everyone else just lives in it . . . or so he thinks. Raymond Brown's nemesis, King Kong, sees it differently. They've been rivals since childhood, and King Kong is hell-bent on destroying Suave at any cost. As the war over power, drugs, and money intensifies--from Wilton Gardens to Arnett Gardens, bodies are dropping like flies, washing the island of paradise in blood. It is the murder and kidnapping of two of Suave's loved ones that bring him to his knees. Being framed for murder, hunted by the cops, pursued by his enemies, betrayed by friends, tormented by a horrid secret, and fighting to protect his family and empire, Suave is nearing his breaking point. Yet, he isn't going down without a fight. Voilà! Suave makes a deal to eradicate his enemies--but if it backfires, it could very well cause him his own life. Then God counteroffers Suave's deal with His own--one that will undoubtedly give Suave the victory he needs but requires him to give up his drug empire and turn his life over to the Lord. With his motto being "I don't do God," will Suave accept God's deal, or take the risk of his own deal?

Gloria Swanson
Gloria Swanson

Author: Stephen Michael Shearer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-08-27

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 1250013666

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Gloria Swanson defined what it meant to be a movie star, but her unforgettable role in Sunset Boulevard overshadowed the true story of her life. Now Stephen Michael Shearer sets the record straight in the first in-depth biography of the film legend. Swanson was Hollywood's first successful glamour queen. Her stardom as an actress in the mid-1920s earned her millions of fans and millions of dollars. Realizing her box office value early in her career, she took control of her life. Soon she was not only producing her own films, she was choosing her scripts, selecting her leading men, casting her projects, creating her own fashions, guiding her publicity, and living an extravagant and sometimes extraordinary celebrity lifestyle. She also collected a long line of lovers (including Joseph P. Kennedy) and married men of her choosing (including a French marquis, thus becoming America's first member of "nobility"). As a devoted and loving mother, she managed a quiet success of raising three children. Perhaps most important, as a keen businesswoman she also was able to extend her career more than sixty years. Her astounding comeback as Norma Desmond in Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard catapulted her back into the limelight. But it also created her long-misunderstood persona, one that this meticulous biography shows was only part of this independent and unparalleled woman.

The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report
The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report

Author: President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy - U.S. Government

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-29

Total Pages: 11361

ISBN-13:

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The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy provides a comprehensive analysis of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Written in a factual and objective manner, the book delves into the investigation conducted by the Commission, presenting detailed findings and conclusions. This literary piece offers a critical insight into one of the most significant historical events of the 20th century, shedding light on the complexity of the case and the various theories that emerged following the tragic event. The Warren Commission's meticulous examination of evidence and testimonies makes it a definitive account of the assassination and its aftermath. As the official report on President Kennedy's assassination, the Warren Commission serves as a crucial document in understanding the historical context and significance of the event. The author, the U.S. Government's investigative body, brings unparalleled expertise and resources to the subject matter, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the findings presented in the book. Readers interested in American history, political science, or criminology will find this book to be an invaluable resource, offering a detailed and well-researched account of a pivotal moment in the nation's history.

Ghost Story
Ghost Story

Author: G. V. Pearce

Publisher: Improbable Press

Published: 2020-05-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0648741427

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John Watson loves his husband, but he'd like Sherlock Holmes to leave this case alone. They're supposed to be taking a break from London and from work, but when has Sherlock's brain ever taken a holiday? And honestly, the disappearance of Gloria Evans bothers them both - though for very different reasons. Not every case has to be high stakes. Not everything is a matter of life or death. But sometimes it is.

Gloria’s Life Purpose
Gloria’s Life Purpose

Author: Sameer Zahr

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2018-11-29

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1982216913

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This is a stunning story of a young girl who discovers the reason for her existence and makes life choices and decisions in line with her purpose and becomes a famous spiritual guide and teacher whose mission is to help others in need. Her challenge was to merge spiritual concepts with traditional religion and emphasize the value of having a direct personal relationship with God. Gloria wanted to set an example of how to avoid premarital sex and to embrace the sanctity of marriage.

Dreamer Who’S Been Extremely Blessed
Dreamer Who’S Been Extremely Blessed

Author: Edgar Francis Poree Jr.

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1475975317

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Edgar Frances Poree Jr., a lifelong resident of Louisiana, looks back at his struggles, disappointments, and successes in this memoir that examines the African American experience in the South. As a Black male, he dealt with deeply rooted prejudices, religious discrimination, and conflict with older members of the Black community. He constantly faced inner turmoil, but he remained steadfast in his focus to achieve his goals and navigate the transition from segregation to integration. Poree learned to be resourceful early, convincing the owner of a nearby grocery store to give him a job cleaning the store and organizing the shelves. He went on to start his own business polishing hardwood floors while in the seventh grade. His love for music eventually helped him earn a scholarship at Xavier University in New Orleans, and from there he was on his way. From his teaching career to his successes as a business executive and civic leader, Poree shares his memories of real people, real places, and real divisions. His hope is that youll be emboldened, encouraged and inspired to achieve your own dreams.

Trauma, Trust, and Memory
Trauma, Trust, and Memory

Author: Andreas Hamburger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-09-10

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1000157415

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Trauma is one of the most important topics discussed throughout the clinical, social and cultural field. Social traumatization, as we meet it in the aftermath of genocide, war and persecution, is targeted at whole groups and thus affects the individual's immediate holding environment, cutting it off from an important resilience factor; further on, social trauma is implemented in a societal context, thus involving the surrounding society in the traumatic process. Both conditions entail major consequences for the impact and prognosis of the resulting individual posttraumatic disorders as well as for the social and cultural consequences. The volume connects clinical and epidemiological studies on the sequelae of social trauma to reflections from social psychology and the humanities. Post-war and post-dictatorial societies are in particular marked by the effects of massive, large group traumatization, and if these are not acknowledged, explored, and mourned, the unprocessed cumulative trauma that has become deeply embedded in the collective memory leads to periodical reactivations. To address social trauma, an interdisciplinary approach is required.

Reading Race
Reading Race

Author: Norman K Denzin

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002-03-29

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780803975453

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In this insightful book, one of America's leading commentators on culture and society turns his gaze upon cinematic race relations, examining the relationship between film, race and culture. Acute, richly illustrated and timely, the book deepens our understanding of the politics of race and the symbolic complexity of segregation and discrimination.