Author: Randall Barnes
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Meet Aaliyah Anderson, a beautiful, intelligent, ambitious thirteen-year-old young woman ready to take over the world. With her mom being a superstar broadcast journalist and her older brother Damon being an acclaimed writer and star sports player. Aaliyah lives a fantastic life. Aaliyah quickly learns that her good life, doesn't separate her from life's problems. She has to deal with tons of hardships and avoid many obstacles along her path to achieving her short term goal of finally making it to high school and what she feels will bring her closer to her dreams of being a CEO of a company. Aaliyah has to deal with overwhelming family issues such as the divorce of her parents and the result of her "father's" unfaithfulness, infidelity, and a family secret that turns her world upside down. As if her family wasn't messed up enough, her eleven-year old brother turns to the streets and joins the Eastside Rydahz, one of the most notorious gangs in the city. Her eldest brother Jeffery, or high-ranked Rydah 808, hates everything about Aaliyah and she doesn't understand it. All Aaliyah wants is to have the ideal loving, united family and it hurts her that their situation is seemingly fractured beyond repair. To make things even more pressing, she lives in the ruthless city of Willowsfield, statistically the #1 most dangerous city in America, where senseless community violence is the norm and life expectancy is low. With the pressure to succeed and make it out of the ditch that Aaliyah calls her hometown, she still has to deal with more problems that test her patience. With its realistic characters, life-like setting and dynamic message, The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson is entertaining and a sure fire conversation starter on what we need to do as a generation.
The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson
Author: Randall Barnes
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Meet Aaliyah Anderson, a beautiful, intelligent, ambitious thirteen-year-old young woman ready to take over the world. With her mom being a superstar broadcast journalist and her older brother Damon being an acclaimed writer and star sports player. Aaliyah lives a fantastic life. Aaliyah quickly learns that her good life, doesn't separate her from life's problems. She has to deal with tons of hardships and avoid many obstacles along her path to achieving her short term goal of finally making it to high school and what she feels will bring her closer to her dreams of being a CEO of a company. Aaliyah has to deal with overwhelming family issues such as the divorce of her parents and the result of her "father's" unfaithfulness, infidelity, and a family secret that turns her world upside down. As if her family wasn't messed up enough, her eleven-year old brother turns to the streets and joins the Eastside Rydahz, one of the most notorious gangs in the city. Her eldest brother Jeffery, or high-ranked Rydah 808, hates everything about Aaliyah and she doesn't understand it. All Aaliyah wants is to have the ideal loving, united family and it hurts her that their situation is seemingly fractured beyond repair. To make things even more pressing, she lives in the ruthless city of Willowsfield, statistically the #1 most dangerous city in America, where senseless community violence is the norm and life expectancy is low. With the pressure to succeed and make it out of the ditch that Aaliyah calls her hometown, she still has to deal with more problems that test her patience. With its realistic characters, life-like setting and dynamic message, The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson is entertaining and a sure fire conversation starter on what we need to do as a generation.
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Meet Aaliyah Anderson, a beautiful, intelligent, ambitious thirteen-year-old young woman ready to take over the world. With her mom being a superstar broadcast journalist and her older brother Damon being an acclaimed writer and star sports player. Aaliyah lives a fantastic life. Aaliyah quickly learns that her good life, doesn't separate her from life's problems. She has to deal with tons of hardships and avoid many obstacles along her path to achieving her short term goal of finally making it to high school and what she feels will bring her closer to her dreams of being a CEO of a company. Aaliyah has to deal with overwhelming family issues such as the divorce of her parents and the result of her "father's" unfaithfulness, infidelity, and a family secret that turns her world upside down. As if her family wasn't messed up enough, her eleven-year old brother turns to the streets and joins the Eastside Rydahz, one of the most notorious gangs in the city. Her eldest brother Jeffery, or high-ranked Rydah 808, hates everything about Aaliyah and she doesn't understand it. All Aaliyah wants is to have the ideal loving, united family and it hurts her that their situation is seemingly fractured beyond repair. To make things even more pressing, she lives in the ruthless city of Willowsfield, statistically the #1 most dangerous city in America, where senseless community violence is the norm and life expectancy is low. With the pressure to succeed and make it out of the ditch that Aaliyah calls her hometown, she still has to deal with more problems that test her patience. With its realistic characters, life-like setting and dynamic message, The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson is entertaining and a sure fire conversation starter on what we need to do as a generation.
A Killer'z Abition III
Author: Nathan Welch
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In this explosive finale, Carmelo Glover is already caught red-handed committing a brutal murder... With his life on the line and facing life in prison, Carmelo devotes all of his resources to keeping his freedom, and what he endures along the way is devastating news that can tear his family and his life apart forever... Carmelo's wife's and son's lives are on the line. It nearly pushes him over the edge---until he pushes back, blitzing through the violent streets of D.C. to track down a vengeful killer who doesn't play by the rules... As Carmelo closes in on the maniacal murderer who won't stop until he completely obliterates Carmelo's world, Carmelo must choose between revenge and the rules of the game, even as the killer threatens to slaughter his family.
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In this explosive finale, Carmelo Glover is already caught red-handed committing a brutal murder... With his life on the line and facing life in prison, Carmelo devotes all of his resources to keeping his freedom, and what he endures along the way is devastating news that can tear his family and his life apart forever... Carmelo's wife's and son's lives are on the line. It nearly pushes him over the edge---until he pushes back, blitzing through the violent streets of D.C. to track down a vengeful killer who doesn't play by the rules... As Carmelo closes in on the maniacal murderer who won't stop until he completely obliterates Carmelo's world, Carmelo must choose between revenge and the rules of the game, even as the killer threatens to slaughter his family.
The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson Volume II: Teen Life, Love and Surviving Middle SC
Author: Randall Barnes
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN: 9780990785446
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Aaliyah Anderson is back and ready to end the first semester of her last year in middle school with a bang! But, can she continue her journey and keep her head up through the awkward, troubling circumstances that her life is throwing at her? The Anderson's family situation gets more drama filled as it's revealed that Mr. Anderson indeed didn't abort the baby that he had with his former mistress. Aaliyah's half-sister Faith already looks up to and adores her but how long will her admiration of Aaliyah last as the truth about their father becomes apparent to the world? Does Aaliyah have the strength inside of her to break the news to Faith herself? The Clarkson Student Body Elections rolls on and things get even more tense between Aaliyah and her #1 hater Latasha Smith. Major personal shots are fired Aaliyah's direction. Damon, who hosts a wildly popular morning radio show on Howard-Jones High Schools's student run radio station WHJHS 90.5, suggests that Aaliyah lets him interview her to help clear the air. However, she refuses, wanting to win the election without her big brother's help. As Aaliyah tries to keep things fair, classy and professional, she slowly loses the support of her 8th grade classmates. Will Aaliyah's ego and mature campaign get more support from her peers as Election Day inches closer and closer or will she have to stoop as low as Latasha has gone to get an advantage? Aaliyah's school and personal life is hard enough to bare but Willowsfield becomes increasingly more violent and volatile to round out the year. A Facebook argument over the authenticity of respective hoods and gangs spills over into the streets, Allison once again has a run in with her eighteen-year old stalker and Jakiyah's hunt for the girls that jumped on yields major consequences. Will Aaliyah be able to keep her sanity going into the new year? The Diary Of Aaliyah Anderson: Volume II continues the accurate depiction of teen life that hasn't been seen in the Young Adult Genre to date. Follow Aaliyah as she documents her journey to womanhood and success in a story that's uniquely her own.
Publisher: DC Bookdiva Publications
ISBN: 9780990785446
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Aaliyah Anderson is back and ready to end the first semester of her last year in middle school with a bang! But, can she continue her journey and keep her head up through the awkward, troubling circumstances that her life is throwing at her? The Anderson's family situation gets more drama filled as it's revealed that Mr. Anderson indeed didn't abort the baby that he had with his former mistress. Aaliyah's half-sister Faith already looks up to and adores her but how long will her admiration of Aaliyah last as the truth about their father becomes apparent to the world? Does Aaliyah have the strength inside of her to break the news to Faith herself? The Clarkson Student Body Elections rolls on and things get even more tense between Aaliyah and her #1 hater Latasha Smith. Major personal shots are fired Aaliyah's direction. Damon, who hosts a wildly popular morning radio show on Howard-Jones High Schools's student run radio station WHJHS 90.5, suggests that Aaliyah lets him interview her to help clear the air. However, she refuses, wanting to win the election without her big brother's help. As Aaliyah tries to keep things fair, classy and professional, she slowly loses the support of her 8th grade classmates. Will Aaliyah's ego and mature campaign get more support from her peers as Election Day inches closer and closer or will she have to stoop as low as Latasha has gone to get an advantage? Aaliyah's school and personal life is hard enough to bare but Willowsfield becomes increasingly more violent and volatile to round out the year. A Facebook argument over the authenticity of respective hoods and gangs spills over into the streets, Allison once again has a run in with her eighteen-year old stalker and Jakiyah's hunt for the girls that jumped on yields major consequences. Will Aaliyah be able to keep her sanity going into the new year? The Diary Of Aaliyah Anderson: Volume II continues the accurate depiction of teen life that hasn't been seen in the Young Adult Genre to date. Follow Aaliyah as she documents her journey to womanhood and success in a story that's uniquely her own.
Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah
Author: Kathy Iandoli
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982156864
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews. By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. “There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject. This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982156864
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews. By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. “There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject. This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.
Billboard
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Billboard
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Film Feminisms
Author: Kristin Lené Hole
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317212150
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Film Feminisms offers a global and updated overview of the history, present-day concerns, and future of feminist film and theory. It introduces frameworks from phenomenology, affect theory, and psychoanalysis to reception studies, new media theories, and critical historiography, as well as engaging with key issues in documentary ethics, genre theory, and star studies. This new textbook situates feminist film theory within the larger framework of transnational scholarly approaches, as well as decolonial, queer, disability studies, and critical race theories. It offers a much-needed update on pedagogical approaches to feminist film studies, providing discussions of filmmakers and films that have been overlooked in the field, or that are overdue for further analysis. Each chapter is supported by a variety of pedagogical features including activities, key terms, and case studies. Many of the activities draw on contemporary digital media, such as social media and streaming platforms, to update the field to today's changing media landscape.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317212150
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Film Feminisms offers a global and updated overview of the history, present-day concerns, and future of feminist film and theory. It introduces frameworks from phenomenology, affect theory, and psychoanalysis to reception studies, new media theories, and critical historiography, as well as engaging with key issues in documentary ethics, genre theory, and star studies. This new textbook situates feminist film theory within the larger framework of transnational scholarly approaches, as well as decolonial, queer, disability studies, and critical race theories. It offers a much-needed update on pedagogical approaches to feminist film studies, providing discussions of filmmakers and films that have been overlooked in the field, or that are overdue for further analysis. Each chapter is supported by a variety of pedagogical features including activities, key terms, and case studies. Many of the activities draw on contemporary digital media, such as social media and streaming platforms, to update the field to today's changing media landscape.
The Hollywood Reporter
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motion picture industry
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Motion picture industry
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
ELLEgirl
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
ELLEgirl, the international style bible for girls who dare to be different, is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc., and is accessible on the web at ellegirl.elle.com/. ELLEgirl provides young women with insider information on fashion, beauty, service and pop culture in a voice that, while maintaining authority on the subject, includes and amuses them.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
ELLEgirl, the international style bible for girls who dare to be different, is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc., and is accessible on the web at ellegirl.elle.com/. ELLEgirl provides young women with insider information on fashion, beauty, service and pop culture in a voice that, while maintaining authority on the subject, includes and amuses them.
Billboard
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.