Johnny and Jazzbo
Johnny and Jazzbo

Author: Kathryn J. Hardy

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2021-12-30

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 1665714557

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It is several months after he graduates from dental school in 1959 when Johnny Savage reads Robert Rourke’s book, Poor No More, while on Navy ship USS Glacier headed for Antarctica. Inspired to learn more about the secret to success, he embarks on a decades-long journey of self-discovery to find wealth, love, and happiness where his path eventually becomes intertwined with that of a black houseboy, Otis Ikner. After exploring the freezing land of Antarctica, Johnny takes a political stand fighting for equal rights on hot, sultry days in Atlanta, Georgia as he and his sidekick, Otis, endure dangerous and near-death challenges. While on an unpredictable journey burdened with sacrifices, misjustices, and unrest, the two men must rely on humor, tenacity, courage, and a desire to be the best they can be as they battle their way toward success without any idea where the road to their destinies will lead. Johnny and Jazzbo is the tale of two extraordinary Southern men as they rise above tumultuous times in American history to learn the true meaning of compassion, love, friendship, and respect for people of all colors and walks of life.

The Portable Harlem Renaissance Reader
The Portable Harlem Renaissance Reader

Author: David Levering Lewis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1995-06-01

Total Pages: 818

ISBN-13: 0140170367

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Gathering a representative sampling of the New Negro Movement's most important figures, and providing substantial introductory essays, headnotes, and brief biographical notes, Lewis' volume—organized chronologically—includes the poetry and prose of Sterling Brown, Countee Cullen, W. E. B. Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, James Weldon Johnson, and others.

Blues Fiddle
Blues Fiddle

Author: JulieLyonn Lieberman

Publisher: Oak Publications

Published: 1986-06-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1783234881

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The 17 tunes presented in this book teach aspiring musicians how to play fiddle in the style of masters such as Papa John Creach, Sugarcane Harris, Howard Armstrong, Remo Biondi, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, and Lonnie Johnson. Covering the history of the blues fiddle, this book also presents correct ways to introduce and end tunes, right- and left-hand styles, and backup techniques.

Twelve Days In Botswana Through the Eyes of a Traveler
Twelve Days In Botswana Through the Eyes of a Traveler

Author: Kathryn J. Hardy

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-30

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1483457435

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Charging elephants, hungry leopards, and spitting cobras could not stop five determined travelers as they made their way through Botswana on safari, following their hearts in search of a life-changing adventure. Twelve Days in Botswana through the Eyes of a Traveler presents an informative, detailed journal depicting day-to-day descriptions of a journey into Botswana that led author Kathryn Hardy, her husband, and three friends on a path less traveled. This personal narrative shares the constant potential dangers of the daily trials and tribulations facing the African wildlife thriving in one of the most natural, unspoiled, and stunningly beautiful places on earth. Through remote camps and lodges found in the most desolate areas of Africa, Hardy shares the group's unforgettable memories of an incredible journey. This travelogue in journal form offers a firsthand account of five travelers' remarkable experiences while on safari in Botswana.

Bad Motherfucker
Bad Motherfucker

Author: Gavin Edwards

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 0306924307

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A fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson—from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite Snakes on a Plane. Samuel L. Jackson’s embodiment of cool isn’t just inspirational—it’s important. Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson’s fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star. Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson’s life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. Bad Motherfucker features a delectable filmography of Jackson’s movies—140 and counting!—and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson’s greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson’s essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.

People Funny Boy
People Funny Boy

Author: David Katz

Publisher: White Rabbit

Published: 2021-12-14

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1474622550

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'David Katz's in-depth portrayal of his genius is to be commended and is an essential addition to any serious music fan's collection' David Rodigan MBE OD 'For the complete picture of this musical genius you can't get better than David Katz's People Funny Boy - if you're into Scratch, it's essential' Don Letts Arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music, Lee Perry brought Bob Marley to international stardom and has since collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, The Clash and The Beastie Boys. The book delves behind the myth of Perry to give a fuller examination of his life and work through extensive interviews with family members, fellow artists, friends, lovers, enemies, as well as the man himself to present a complex portrait of a unique soul driven by unseen spiritual forces. This revised and expanded edition has been thoroughly updated and completely overhauled to render a more nuanced, accurate and accessible read, with new information on Perry's later years, including his Grammy Award, cessation of herb smoking and final passing, as well as previously unpublished information about his early life, his unique relationship with Marley, and his fabled Black Ark studio.

Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks

Author: Howie Carr

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2013-01-29

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780765365323

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After the murder of a client, former Boston cop-turned-private investigator Jack Reilly is compelled to sift through decades of corruption to discover who is trying to kill him.