The Rose that Grew from Concrete

The Rose that Grew from Concrete
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9780671028459
ISBN-13 : 0671028456
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rose that Grew from Concrete by : Tupac Shakur

A collection of deeply personal poems by Tupac Shakur - a mirror into his enigmatic world and its many contradicitions written from the time he was nineteen.

Concrete Rose

Concrete Rose
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9780062846754
ISBN-13 : 0062846752
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Concrete Rose by : Angie Thomas

International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. A Printz Honor Book! If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison. Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control. Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father. Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But it’s not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when he’s offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where he’s expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove he’s different. When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you can't just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. He’ll have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.

Inside a Thug's Heart

Inside a Thug's Heart
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Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages : 325
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ISBN-10 : 9780758295187
ISBN-13 : 0758295189
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Inside a Thug's Heart by : Angela Ardis

UPDATED 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Offering an intimate and indispensable window onto the gifted and impassioned, yet vulnerable and uncertain human behind the hip-hop legend of Tupac Shakur, this collection of original poems, letters, and conversations from his time spent incarcerated in 1995 reveals the artist and activist as never seen before. With a new introduction and closing note from Angela Ardis, as well as a foreword by writer, activist, and television personality Kevin Powell In 1995, one year before Tupac Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas, he was jailed for two months inside New York City’s notorious Rikers Island. While there, he received a letter from a stranger—Angela Ardis, acting on a casual bet with her friends. She included her photo and phone number . . . and soon found herself answering a call from Tupac himself. Remarkably, their near-daily contact grew into a complex kinship of souls that neither could define—and touched both in unexpected ways. Alive in letters and original poems—some available nowhere else—Tupac’s ever-relevant heart beats within these pages. Playful, sensual, and serious, he gives insightful observations on music, prison, and life’s uncertainties—and his dreams for a future that would soon be tragically cut short. In this moving, one-of-a-kind tribute, generations of fans can experience a profound connection to the mind and unbroken spirit of a passionate, unpredictable musical icon.

Tupac

Tupac
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 264
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780743474344
ISBN-13 : 0743474341
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Tupac by : Tupac Shakur

A stunningly designed, richly photographed companion to the much-anticipated documentary from MTV Films, "Resurrection" brings unprecedented clarity and soulful intimacy to the writings and life of Tupac Shakur. 100 photos.

Winter Roses after Fall

Winter Roses after Fall
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Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages : 222
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ISBN-10 : 9781524875824
ISBN-13 : 1524875821
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Winter Roses after Fall by : r.h. Sin

From the authors of The New York Times bestsellers Empty Bottles Full of Stories and Falling Toward the Moon comes a brand-new collection of compelling poetry and prose. There's a harshness in the air; the season is changing its colors. The rain is chilled, icy to the touch, and the sky, filled with melancholy. Your search for warmth has brought you here; you starve for something profound. You require something that will resonate with your soul. Despite how cold, you're determined to grow. And with these words, you bloom, a winter rose.

Hattie and the Fox

Hattie and the Fox
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 16
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ISBN-10 : 9781481479295
ISBN-13 : 1481479296
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Hattie and the Fox by : Mem Fox

"Hattie the Hen spots the danger--but no none seems to care!"--Pg 4 of cover.

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur
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Publisher : Da Capo Press
Total Pages : 289
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786745937
ISBN-13 : 0786745932
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Tupac Shakur by : Tayannah Lee McQuillar

A passionate, critically incisive cultural biography of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and an examination of the forces that shaped him. In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the story of Tupac's lost legacy in this definitive biography. For millions, Shakur gave voice to their stories, but there was also another side to him, revealed as his life spun out of control, as the whispered warnings from friends went unheeded and the denunciations of critics grew louder. Disturbingly, he sang and wrote about his impending death. When it came, it brought the music industry to its knees and ended an era when American rappers were leaders in using their art to speak the truth to corporate, government, and judicial power.

F*ck It, I'll Start Tomorrow

F*ck It, I'll Start Tomorrow
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Publisher : Abrams
Total Pages : 150
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ISBN-10 : 9781683359197
ISBN-13 : 1683359194
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis F*ck It, I'll Start Tomorrow by : Action Bronson

A no-holds-barred chronicle meets self-help guide from the bestselling author, rapper, artist, and chef Action Bronson From the New York Times bestselling author, chef-turned-rapper, and host of Viceland’s F*ck, That’s Delicious and The Untitled Action Bronson Show, F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow is a brutally honest chronicle about struggles with weight, food addiction, and the journey to self-acceptance. In his signature voice, Action Bronson shares all that he’s learned in the past decade to help you help yourself. This isn’t a road map to attaining a so-called perfect body. Instead, Bronson will share his journey to find confidence, keep the negative vibes at bay, stay sane, chill out, and not look in the mirror hoping to see anyone but yourself. F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow is not about losing weight—it’s about being and feeling excellent regardless of your size or shape. It’s about living f*cking healthy, period.

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9781338159332
ISBN-13 : 133815933X
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold) by : Angela Cervantes

A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family. A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?

Closing the Attitude Gap

Closing the Attitude Gap
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 155
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ISBN-10 : 9781416616283
ISBN-13 : 1416616284
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Closing the Attitude Gap by : Baruti K. Kafele

Veteran educator and best-selling author Baruti Kafele offers strategies for motivating students from diverse backgrounds to become passionate about learning.