My Sister Bootsy

Trudy Silverheels, Native American author of the novels Dusky Nightshade and the Little Heathens, Nuevo Biloxi, and The Chosen Profession of Jade Stonecalf, gave the world her own fascinating history in Baring All. My Sister Bootsy might well be considered a sequel or companion volume to that autobiographical work, for herein Trudy's closest confidant, her elder sibling, continues her story, covering the eventful two years that followed publication of Baring All and then filling in further details from Trudy's childhood and early career.

Cartoon cats like Suitsy, Bootsy, and Cutesy never grow up. Toys like them don't age the same way humans do. But one thing's for certain, these cats are more human than their child ever thought. They act and feel the same way anyone else does. And they all will find out how hard it is to deal with the harsh reality of growing up and having to move on.

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2022 In September of 1963, Reverend Lawrence Roberts and the Angelic Choir of the First Baptist Church of Nutley, New Jersey, teamed with rising gospel star James Cleveland to record Peace Be Still. The LP and its haunting title track became a phenomenon. Robert M. Marovich draws on extensive oral interviews and archival research to chart the history of Peace Be Still and the people who created it. Emerging from an established gospel music milieu, Peace Be Still spent several years as the bestselling gospel album of all time. As such, it forged a template for live recordings of services that transformed the gospel music business and Black worship. Marovich also delves into the music's connection to fans and churchgoers, its enormous popularity then and now, and the influence of the Civil Rights Movement on the music's message and reception. The first in-depth history of a foundational recording, Peace Be Still shines a spotlight on the people and times that created a gospel music touchstone.

This book is about life, love, hurt, pain, life, and death, all of the many phases that affect us as human beings. Through poetic artistry, Through the Eyes of a Poet speaks from the heart several glimpses of who we are and how to overcome. Over the course of several years, writing poetry and this collection have captured the voice of God through the heart of a woman, a sister, a daughter, a friend. Because of her ability to hear the Spirits voice, she survived and was made even stronger. I want to share with you what helped me. Poetry is what poetry gives.

In this New York Times bestseller, Tina Turner—the long-reigning queen of rock & roll—reveals personal stories she’s never told before in print or film, about her complicated relationship with her mother, the tragic death of her son, and finally finding true love with Erwin, setting the record straight about her illustrious career in this eye-opening and compelling memoir. From her early years in Nutbush, Tennessee to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal history, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments and everything in between. My Love Story is an explosive and inspiring story of a woman who dared to break any barriers put in her way. Emphatically showcasing Tina’s signature blend of strength, energy, heart, and soul, this is a gorgeously wrought memoir as enthralling and moving as any of her greatest hits.

“For every reader who enjoys fast-paced adventure and spooky mystery . . . The Whistlebrass Clock People will draw you in and keep you turning the pages” (Q.L. Pearce, author of Ghost Hunters). Hidden within the centuries old Whistlebrass clock tower is a dark secret. When the planets align and the clock strikes twelve, an ancient prophecy will be fulfilled and an evil entity will be unleashed. Can Pike, a teenage psychic, avoid capture by the police and a legion of mechanical creatures long enough to unravel the mystery? Whistlebrass faces its darkest hour, and the clock is ticking. Don’t miss the first two books in the series: The Whistlebrass Horror and The Whistlebrass Strom Watcher!

Jerome Leonard is my name, otherwise known as Kool in the chauffeurs’ world. Through The Chauffeur’s Eyes is a collection of real stories—limo brawls, drunk and high men and women, sexcapades, lovemaking after wine tours, outrageous bachelor and bachelorette parties, secret missions, celebrities like the Rolling Stones, top-notch executives (billionaires, CEOs, Special Ks)—all seen through my eyes throughout my career. You have to read it to believe it. Pick up your copy now and let me take you on a journey through the chauffeur’s eyes. Order online and at your local bookstores. Hell, contact me via my website, Facebook, Instagram, or Tweeter. Through The Chauffeur’s Eyes will be available on CD. Look for the special book signing tours, autographed books, T-shirts, and posters online. Kool sends out a chauffeur hug to all his readers. You all rock, and may God bless you. Peace, love, and happiness.

This 248 page book is an exciting documentation of the innovative period of the '60s and '70s when the rhythm of popular music was changed forever. Featured here are biographies, interviews, discographies and rare archival photos of more than 20 great drummers of R&B, funk and soul, including the drummers of James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Otis Redding and Sly and the Family Stone. the true originators of the modern hip-hop beats tell their stories, and the history of the funk comes to life. Appropriate for music fans of all kinds, and all drummers: beginners thru advanced.