Author: Alex Garcia
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728359880
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
My Califa’s Rehab Rangers booking number is YA-65544; I will never forget it. This is a first-hand narration of growing in the 1980’s and 1990’s around criminally infested streets of Los Diablos County, Califas. This autobiography describes a gang initiation, drug involvement, and twenty years of arrests for various low-level non-violent crimes. It is an adventurous entourage through police precincts and juvenile hall institutions leading to Los Diablos’ dreadful Twin Titans Corrective Facilities, including Califa’s Rehab Rangers. Eventually, we will visit the ever-controversial Immigration and Child Endowments’ holding camps tossing out legal and illegal immigrants with lifetime deportations ignoring all American-raised families. Part memoir, part inspiration—total human institutionalization and dehumanization, uncut. In addition, we will explore human life complexities within today’s state-of-the-art prisons and we will see men coping for survival with only their essential necessities to strive. Moreover, questions will abound about our innate free will, that is, are we indeed free from Big Brother? Is the separation of migrant families legal? This story may also serve as an academic reference to our technical legality of incarceration—and once inside, what are our constitutions protecting prisoners’ rights, or should they have any legal protections whatsoever. Indeed, we are forever cognizant that not everything under our sun is a ray of hope for every man; therefore, our daily challenge is to withhold those glorious constitutions that grant us universal liberty of choice. At our day’s end, literature is mind’s liberty.
Psst! Homie!
Author: Alex Garcia
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728359880
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
My Califa’s Rehab Rangers booking number is YA-65544; I will never forget it. This is a first-hand narration of growing in the 1980’s and 1990’s around criminally infested streets of Los Diablos County, Califas. This autobiography describes a gang initiation, drug involvement, and twenty years of arrests for various low-level non-violent crimes. It is an adventurous entourage through police precincts and juvenile hall institutions leading to Los Diablos’ dreadful Twin Titans Corrective Facilities, including Califa’s Rehab Rangers. Eventually, we will visit the ever-controversial Immigration and Child Endowments’ holding camps tossing out legal and illegal immigrants with lifetime deportations ignoring all American-raised families. Part memoir, part inspiration—total human institutionalization and dehumanization, uncut. In addition, we will explore human life complexities within today’s state-of-the-art prisons and we will see men coping for survival with only their essential necessities to strive. Moreover, questions will abound about our innate free will, that is, are we indeed free from Big Brother? Is the separation of migrant families legal? This story may also serve as an academic reference to our technical legality of incarceration—and once inside, what are our constitutions protecting prisoners’ rights, or should they have any legal protections whatsoever. Indeed, we are forever cognizant that not everything under our sun is a ray of hope for every man; therefore, our daily challenge is to withhold those glorious constitutions that grant us universal liberty of choice. At our day’s end, literature is mind’s liberty.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728359880
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
My Califa’s Rehab Rangers booking number is YA-65544; I will never forget it. This is a first-hand narration of growing in the 1980’s and 1990’s around criminally infested streets of Los Diablos County, Califas. This autobiography describes a gang initiation, drug involvement, and twenty years of arrests for various low-level non-violent crimes. It is an adventurous entourage through police precincts and juvenile hall institutions leading to Los Diablos’ dreadful Twin Titans Corrective Facilities, including Califa’s Rehab Rangers. Eventually, we will visit the ever-controversial Immigration and Child Endowments’ holding camps tossing out legal and illegal immigrants with lifetime deportations ignoring all American-raised families. Part memoir, part inspiration—total human institutionalization and dehumanization, uncut. In addition, we will explore human life complexities within today’s state-of-the-art prisons and we will see men coping for survival with only their essential necessities to strive. Moreover, questions will abound about our innate free will, that is, are we indeed free from Big Brother? Is the separation of migrant families legal? This story may also serve as an academic reference to our technical legality of incarceration—and once inside, what are our constitutions protecting prisoners’ rights, or should they have any legal protections whatsoever. Indeed, we are forever cognizant that not everything under our sun is a ray of hope for every man; therefore, our daily challenge is to withhold those glorious constitutions that grant us universal liberty of choice. At our day’s end, literature is mind’s liberty.
Sticks, Stones and a Broken Heart
Author: Kevon Brown
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483671763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Struggling to find his place in a new town after tragedy intersects with his once peaceful existence, Daniel must navigate friendship, obsession and finding himself before an interaction changes his life forever.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483671763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Struggling to find his place in a new town after tragedy intersects with his once peaceful existence, Daniel must navigate friendship, obsession and finding himself before an interaction changes his life forever.
Clapture the Story of Bub Bellows
Author: Daniel Romero
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450052576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
It doesn ́t start like this. This is Bub ́s life after murder. Micey, Sarah, and Friends, are torn apart for when they see Bub Bellows as who truly is. Bub bellows begins his adventure in Rovillanna when he looks for Phemora either a man or a mission whether or not or stop above from finding his place. Convictions close his means when he realized motives of dissolution.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450052576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
It doesn ́t start like this. This is Bub ́s life after murder. Micey, Sarah, and Friends, are torn apart for when they see Bub Bellows as who truly is. Bub bellows begins his adventure in Rovillanna when he looks for Phemora either a man or a mission whether or not or stop above from finding his place. Convictions close his means when he realized motives of dissolution.
Safe
Author: Ryan Gattis
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374716617
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Winner of the First Annual McIntyre’s Fine Books Mystery Prize “Safe is a propulsive thriller that confirms Ryan Gattis as one of our most gifted novelists.” —Michael Connelly, author of The Wrong Side of Goodbye Ryan Gattis' gritty, fast-paced thriller, Safe, hurtles readers toward a shocking conclusion that asks the toughest question of all: how far would you go to protect the ones you love? Ricky ‘Ghost’ Mendoza, Jr. is trying to be good. In recovery and working as a freelance safecracker for the DEA, the FBI, and any other government agency willing to pay him, Ghost is determined to live clean for the rest of his days. And maybe he could, if the most important person in his life hadn’t gotten into serious financial trouble. To fix it, all Ghost has to do is crack a safe and steal drug money from under the noses of the gangs and the Feds without getting caught. Or killed. Rudy ‘Glasses’ Reyes runs drugs and cleans up messes for the baddest of bad men. When Ghost hits one of his safes, Glasses must hunt him down or be held accountable. But Glasses is worried about more than just money. The heist puts everything in his life at risk—his livelihood, his freedom, even his family.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374716617
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Winner of the First Annual McIntyre’s Fine Books Mystery Prize “Safe is a propulsive thriller that confirms Ryan Gattis as one of our most gifted novelists.” —Michael Connelly, author of The Wrong Side of Goodbye Ryan Gattis' gritty, fast-paced thriller, Safe, hurtles readers toward a shocking conclusion that asks the toughest question of all: how far would you go to protect the ones you love? Ricky ‘Ghost’ Mendoza, Jr. is trying to be good. In recovery and working as a freelance safecracker for the DEA, the FBI, and any other government agency willing to pay him, Ghost is determined to live clean for the rest of his days. And maybe he could, if the most important person in his life hadn’t gotten into serious financial trouble. To fix it, all Ghost has to do is crack a safe and steal drug money from under the noses of the gangs and the Feds without getting caught. Or killed. Rudy ‘Glasses’ Reyes runs drugs and cleans up messes for the baddest of bad men. When Ghost hits one of his safes, Glasses must hunt him down or be held accountable. But Glasses is worried about more than just money. The heist puts everything in his life at risk—his livelihood, his freedom, even his family.
The End of Fun
Author: Sean McGinty
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1484767470
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Everyday Reality is a Drag?. FUN¿-the latest in augmented reality-is fun YAY! but it's also frustrating, glitchy, and dangerously addictive BOO!. Just when everyone else is getting on, 17-year-old Aaron O'Faolain wants off. But first he has to complete his Application for Termination, and in order to do that he has to deal with his History-not to mention the present, including his grandfather's suicide and a series of clues that may (or may not) lead to buried treasure. As he attempts to unravel the mystery, Aaron is sidetracked again . . . and again. Shadowed by his virtual "best friend," Homie, Aaron struggles with love, loss, dog bites, community theater, wild horses, wildfires, and the fact (deep breath) that actual reality can sometimes surprise you. Sean McGinty's strikingly profound debut unearths a world that is eerily familiar, yet utterly original. Discover what it means to come to the end of fun.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1484767470
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Everyday Reality is a Drag?. FUN¿-the latest in augmented reality-is fun YAY! but it's also frustrating, glitchy, and dangerously addictive BOO!. Just when everyone else is getting on, 17-year-old Aaron O'Faolain wants off. But first he has to complete his Application for Termination, and in order to do that he has to deal with his History-not to mention the present, including his grandfather's suicide and a series of clues that may (or may not) lead to buried treasure. As he attempts to unravel the mystery, Aaron is sidetracked again . . . and again. Shadowed by his virtual "best friend," Homie, Aaron struggles with love, loss, dog bites, community theater, wild horses, wildfires, and the fact (deep breath) that actual reality can sometimes surprise you. Sean McGinty's strikingly profound debut unearths a world that is eerily familiar, yet utterly original. Discover what it means to come to the end of fun.
Heels, Heartache & Headlines
Author: Ni-Ni Simone
Publisher: Dafina Young Adult
ISBN: 0758288573
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
It’s a showdown for the spotlight as Hollywood’s elite Pampered Princesses scramble to outshine each other for the ultimate crown. But being on top is never what it seems... Heartbroken and humiliated, teen supermodel London Phillips is done with her pity party and ready to move on. But between the mean-spirited media, a shocking realization about her billionaire ex, and a vengeful obsession, London’s discovering that while confessions are good for the soul, deception is so much sweeter... When it comes to juggling her cuties, Rich Montgomery is the queen. But now she’s fallen for a bad boy who comes with more drama than she ever did—and her fairytale love affair soon turns into a nightmare. Will she find a way out, or will pride get the best of her? Spencer Ellington could teach an advanced class in revenge. So when she’s shunned by her frenemy, Heather Cummings, again, backstabbed by her bestie, Rich, and sucked into her parents’ sordid antics, she’s ready to roll up her designer sleeves and pull out all the stops. After all, frenemies fight. Divas wage war...
Publisher: Dafina Young Adult
ISBN: 0758288573
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
It’s a showdown for the spotlight as Hollywood’s elite Pampered Princesses scramble to outshine each other for the ultimate crown. But being on top is never what it seems... Heartbroken and humiliated, teen supermodel London Phillips is done with her pity party and ready to move on. But between the mean-spirited media, a shocking realization about her billionaire ex, and a vengeful obsession, London’s discovering that while confessions are good for the soul, deception is so much sweeter... When it comes to juggling her cuties, Rich Montgomery is the queen. But now she’s fallen for a bad boy who comes with more drama than she ever did—and her fairytale love affair soon turns into a nightmare. Will she find a way out, or will pride get the best of her? Spencer Ellington could teach an advanced class in revenge. So when she’s shunned by her frenemy, Heather Cummings, again, backstabbed by her bestie, Rich, and sucked into her parents’ sordid antics, she’s ready to roll up her designer sleeves and pull out all the stops. After all, frenemies fight. Divas wage war...
Flip the Script
Author: Tomika P. Woods
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595178448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"...What's up for tonight, can I see you?" Jacquai says. "Yeah that could be arranged, what time?" "I got some things to finish up so I'll be over around ten o'clock tonight". "Ten o'clock? Oh! So you making booty calls now?" he questions. After being alone and celibate for seven years, Mesha has learned what it takes to stay focused: Strong faith in God, dedication to climbing the corporate ladder and plenty of pamper me time! While Justin (God's gift to women) struggles to find the right way to convey his feelings for her, he turns to the strength of brotherhood for advice. Jacquai, Mesha's closest friend has given the term "little black book" a whole new meaning...ghetto style...while trying to keep Stephen in the dark about her monogamous dysfunction. After three years of commitment and no ring, Valerie is getting a bit bored with Breon and his plan everything, non-adventurous lifestyle. She begins to seek excitement on other avenues but finds herself in a catch 22 that may cost her career! When Breon introduces his cousin Mark to Valerie's southern fried cousin, Rhonda, things really begin to sizzle. Toto we are definitely not in Kansas anymore!!!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595178448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"...What's up for tonight, can I see you?" Jacquai says. "Yeah that could be arranged, what time?" "I got some things to finish up so I'll be over around ten o'clock tonight". "Ten o'clock? Oh! So you making booty calls now?" he questions. After being alone and celibate for seven years, Mesha has learned what it takes to stay focused: Strong faith in God, dedication to climbing the corporate ladder and plenty of pamper me time! While Justin (God's gift to women) struggles to find the right way to convey his feelings for her, he turns to the strength of brotherhood for advice. Jacquai, Mesha's closest friend has given the term "little black book" a whole new meaning...ghetto style...while trying to keep Stephen in the dark about her monogamous dysfunction. After three years of commitment and no ring, Valerie is getting a bit bored with Breon and his plan everything, non-adventurous lifestyle. She begins to seek excitement on other avenues but finds herself in a catch 22 that may cost her career! When Breon introduces his cousin Mark to Valerie's southern fried cousin, Rhonda, things really begin to sizzle. Toto we are definitely not in Kansas anymore!!!
Spiritual Warfare
Author: Eagle Feather
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532040113
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Surrounded by street wars and gang violence, Joshua Lone Wolf dwells in a foul and brutal existence. Haunted by a tragic past of senseless violence, he fights valiantly against the forces of darkness in order to maintain his sanity. But the voices of the dead taunt him at every turn. In an epic battle of love and hate, journey with this young thug as he climbs the ranks of the drug trade, copes with the betrayal of a friend, and struggles with the definition of love.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532040113
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Surrounded by street wars and gang violence, Joshua Lone Wolf dwells in a foul and brutal existence. Haunted by a tragic past of senseless violence, he fights valiantly against the forces of darkness in order to maintain his sanity. But the voices of the dead taunt him at every turn. In an epic battle of love and hate, journey with this young thug as he climbs the ranks of the drug trade, copes with the betrayal of a friend, and struggles with the definition of love.
A Hood Love Gave Me Life
Author: Nai
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
There’s a thin line between love and loyalty. Aaliyah Renee Jones aka Baby girl is the definition of a ride or die. Being the only child of street legend Iman Jones, she learned early to keep her circle tight. She’s had the same best friend for years and doesn’t allow new people into her life easily. When she runs into Eli King after the passing of her grandmother, his charm, and ties to the family cause her to trust him and make him a permanent fixture in her life. But when the unthinkable happens, how will she be able to see past it and move forward? Eli Meko King is a self-proclaimed son of the streets. His ability to adapt to any situation sets him apart from other guys his age. Always willing to go after what he wants; he sets his eyes on Baby girl. He’s drawn to her feisty attitude and no-nonsense demeanor. He decided he wanted her and wouldn’t allow anyone to stand in his way. After gaining Aaliyah’s trust, he was looking forward to his happily ever after with his Queen but was instead blindsided by a fatal attraction. Can he resist temptation? Erica Black loves her best friend like a sister. Their bond has given her the strength she needed through many trials in her life. But does her love include loyalty? When she finds herself instantly attracted to forbidden fruit, she wonders, what’s love got to do it? After one tragedy too many, she decides she’s done allowing the love for her friend to stop her from pursuing the man she desires. But is she willing to pay the cost to get what she wants?
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
There’s a thin line between love and loyalty. Aaliyah Renee Jones aka Baby girl is the definition of a ride or die. Being the only child of street legend Iman Jones, she learned early to keep her circle tight. She’s had the same best friend for years and doesn’t allow new people into her life easily. When she runs into Eli King after the passing of her grandmother, his charm, and ties to the family cause her to trust him and make him a permanent fixture in her life. But when the unthinkable happens, how will she be able to see past it and move forward? Eli Meko King is a self-proclaimed son of the streets. His ability to adapt to any situation sets him apart from other guys his age. Always willing to go after what he wants; he sets his eyes on Baby girl. He’s drawn to her feisty attitude and no-nonsense demeanor. He decided he wanted her and wouldn’t allow anyone to stand in his way. After gaining Aaliyah’s trust, he was looking forward to his happily ever after with his Queen but was instead blindsided by a fatal attraction. Can he resist temptation? Erica Black loves her best friend like a sister. Their bond has given her the strength she needed through many trials in her life. But does her love include loyalty? When she finds herself instantly attracted to forbidden fruit, she wonders, what’s love got to do it? After one tragedy too many, she decides she’s done allowing the love for her friend to stop her from pursuing the man she desires. But is she willing to pay the cost to get what she wants?
Winding Up Strangers in Bars
Author: Barf Loko
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578196123
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This debut novel from Barf Loko is your guided tour through the demimonde of Foster Revelle, a misanthropic assassin who is awful at his job.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578196123
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This debut novel from Barf Loko is your guided tour through the demimonde of Foster Revelle, a misanthropic assassin who is awful at his job.