Of Stiletto And Soul

Author : Michael King
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781469168036

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Of Stiletto and Soul by Michael King Pdf

The entire purpose of being a Corner Boy was rooted in the concept of the ultra-masculine male The highest honor a Corner Boy could aspire was becoming a martyr for the gang The second highest honor was to carry a wound from battle that could be observed without the removal of ones attireThe third highest honor was going to jail and doing time In my young mind, Corner Boys came to represent the highest level of manhood and the epitome of moral virtue. says the author. But what was the truth? Of Stiletto and Soul: The Memoirs of Gangster Mike The Last West Philadelphia Corner Boyis a comprehensive and smooth recollection of the authors childhood experiences, family, youthful exploits, and his life with Philadelphias legendary Corner Boys. Honest, hopeful, challenging and absolutely inspiring, this book is about a unique life spent in a tough setting. In this book, King recollects his memories and deals with the most serious realitieslife, family, relationships, and the exigent world of his youth. This memoir is inspired by several factors, all of them pertinent to todays climate where some of the experiences of the author could serve as helpmates to those who may find themselves in similar situations. Here, he shares how both positive and negative influences in his life helped him developed a social consciousness. The book also relates certain historical events and personalities and packed with personal commentaries, insights, and psychosocial outlooks that readers may find relevant and favorable.

Author : Daniel O'Malley
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316228039

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Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley Pdf

In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic -- and slimy -- supernatural war. When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers---and the bureaucratic finesse---to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries: The Checquy---the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and... The Grafters---a centuries-old supernatural threat. But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other, can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war. Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks, from an author who "adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof " (Booklist).

Author : Tanisha C. Ford
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781469625164

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Liberated Threads by Tanisha C. Ford Pdf

From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond, black women have used their clothing, hair, and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear, these fashion-forward women celebrated their identities and pushed for equality. In this thought-provoking book, Tanisha C. Ford explores how and why black women in places as far-flung as New York City, Atlanta, London, and Johannesburg incorporated style and beauty culture into their activism. Focusing on the emergence of the "soul style" movement—represented in clothing, jewelry, hairstyles, and more—Liberated Threads shows that black women's fashion choices became galvanizing symbols of gender and political liberation. Drawing from an eclectic archive, Ford offers a new way of studying how black style and Soul Power moved beyond national boundaries, sparking a global fashion phenomenon. Following celebrities, models, college students, and everyday women as they moved through fashion boutiques, beauty salons, and record stores, Ford narrates the fascinating intertwining histories of Black Freedom and fashion.

Author : Jerry Stordahl
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781602666009

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Turpentine's Soul by Jerry Stordahl Pdf

Keegan Turpentine has lost his son and been stoned by the Hell Hounds, but he survives. Now, demons are vying for his soul.

Author : Dianne Gray
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fathers and daughters
ISBN : 9781447870289

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Soul's Child by Dianne Gray Pdf

After the death of her Mother and sister, Aurora's father, Merv, moves them across the world to LA, where he forges a new career as a celebrity ghost hunter, thanks to Aurora's dreams. But Aurora sees her father changing into a character she doesn't recognize – his alter ego - Clive Soul. Unable to keep the father she knows beside her, she tells him her dreams have stopped, causing him to resort to dramatisation to keep his career alive. But his actions are drawing evil closer as he continues to delve into the spiritual realm. Protected by the spirit of her Mother and sister, Aurora is the only one who can prevent them from being enveloped by the darkness...

Author : Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Wendy Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781611591408

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom by Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Wendy Walker Pdf

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom will touch the heart of any mother with its stories of gratitude, joy, love, and learning from children of all ages. A mother’s job is never done, but in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these touching, heartfelt stories. This book will bring any mother joy, inspiration, and humor, and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

Author : James Oswald
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : FICTION
ISBN : 9780544319493

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The Book of Souls by James Oswald Pdf

Twelve years after Detective Constable Tom McLean caught and imprisoned a serial killer, the body of a young woman turns up murdered in a manner similar to that used by the Christmas Killer and McLean must decide whether this is a copycat or he caught the wrong man.

Author : C.M. Simpson
Publisher : C.M. Simpson
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Collection of Dragons by C.M. Simpson Pdf

Dragons. Every dragon piece I’ve written to date, is in this collection—and some can only be found in this collection. Whether they’re burning towns or bringing down starships, offering shelter or indulging in politics of the state, there’s a dragon present. Sometimes it’s in the background and sometimes it’s right up front where dragons belong, but it’s there. If you love dragons as much as I do, then this collection is created with you in mind.

Author : Hippolyte-Adéon Dépierris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:24503308321

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Effects of tobacco on the soul, or on the transcendent manifestations of life by Hippolyte-Adéon Dépierris Pdf

Author : Hippolyte-Adéon Dépierris,Berthe B. Bloch
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385425538

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Effects of Tobacco on the Soul, or on the Transcendent Manifestations of Life. Its Influence on Criminality, Suicide, Sudden Death, Insanity by Hippolyte-Adéon Dépierris,Berthe B. Bloch Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1834
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : MINN:31951002791068R

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The Monthly Traveller, Or, Spirit of the Periodical Press by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ethel Da Costa
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9789390414642

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The Stiletto Foodie by Ethel Da Costa Pdf

The best way to know the soul of a country, a culture, an identity, its true character of a people, or, a person, is to watch what one eats, and how one eats. And may I add, with whom one eats with.Discovering myself all over again, healing and nurturing, through a becoming of `whole’ has been my own Eat, Pray, Love, Flow journey. There are no accidents. Everything is synchronicity. I hope it inspires and influences you to BE MORE, to DO MORE, to FEEL and FLOW with the river of Life and Love. Wherever it may take you. - Ethel Da Costa

Author : Sevaiel Dremuvisis
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462886944

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The Life and Times of Somebody Else by Sevaiel Dremuvisis Pdf

Author : Craig Forgrave
Publisher : ENC Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780972832199

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Devil Jazz by Craig Forgrave Pdf

How would mankind react to an alien named Armageddon suddenly stepping into the media spotlight and offering the world a new explanation of the origins of civilization? In New York, in the 21st century, things can go either way.

Author : Suzanne Young
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781534426214

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Girls with Rebel Souls by Suzanne Young Pdf

The girls make their final stand in this third and final novel in the thrilling, subversive near-future series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young about a girls-only private school that is far more than it appears to be. There is no one who can save your rebel soul… ​The girls of Innovations Academy escaped the confines of their unethical school, fought against the system protecting predators who targeted girls for harassment, and they’re not done yet. They’re still not free. Reeling from one revelation after the next, Mena and her friends begin to unwind the truth of their existence and, as a result, their destiny. The men from Innovations Corporation still hunt them, the woman who created them still wants control over them, and worst of all, Mena realizes that through all her pain, all her tears, the world of men has not changed. There is no more time to hope for the best. The girls know they are in a battle for their lives, a war for their very existence. The girls of Innovations Academy have sharpened their sticks to fight back, they have fought for justice with blood from their razor hearts. And now, the girls will choose their true nature…and how they define their rebel souls.