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The Last Holiday
“Engrossing and even at times uplifting, Scott-Heron’s self-portrait grants us insights into one of the most influential African American musicians of his generation.” —Booklist The stunning memoir of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Holiday has been praised for bringing back to life one of the most important voices of the last fifty years. The Last Holiday provides a remarkable glimpse into Scott-Heron’s life and times, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential artists of his generation. The memoir climaxes with a historic concert tour in which Scott-Heron’s band opened for Stevie Wonder. The Hotter than July tour travel...
Social Justice and Social Policy in Scotland
A critical engagement with the state of social policy a decade after Scotland's devolution in the UK, this book focuses on the successive Scottish administration's key vision of greater social justice as it pertains to the analysis of its social policy. Arguing that such analysis must be located in wider debates about social justice, it shows how the devolution process has affected the making, implementation, and impact of Scotland's social programs. Looking at a range of topics, including income inequality, work and welfare, criminal justice, housing, education, and health, the contributors to this volume offer a comprehensive look at the ways administrative vision has been translated--or not--into effective policy.
Now and Then--
Chance - taker Emotion voyager Street - strutter Contemporary Spirit Untamed Proud Poet Rough Healer He Is His Miss Gwendolyn Brooks.
Letters to Gil
‘A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure’ IRENOSEN OKOJIE
Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a Man
Best known for his 1970 polemic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," Gil Scott-Heron was a musical icon who defied characterization. He tantalized audiences with his charismatic stage presence, and his biting, observant lyrics in such singles as "The Bottle" and "Johannesburg" provide a time capsule for a decade marked by turbulence, uncertainty, and racism. While he was exalted by his devoted fans as the "black Bob Dylan" (a term he hated) and widely sampled by the likes of Kanye West, Prince, Common, and Elvis Costello, he never really achieved mainstream success. Yet he maintained a cult following throughout his life, even as he grappled with the personal demons that fueled so many of ...
In Search of Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron: Singer, Poet, Writer. The “Godfather of Rap”. A legend in the Afro-American music scene and one of the most important artists of the past sixty years. Through his attempts to create a documentary about this icon, author Thomas Maucéri traces the life of this elusive genius for an interview that never seems to happen, all while examining his legendary music, controversial life, and his lasting political and cultural legacy. With a backdrop of America’s tumultuous recent past, and soundtracked by the man himself, In Search of Gil Scott-Heron recounts the life of a genius, and the troubles that followed…
Disentangling Genius
MAKE FRIENDS WITH FRUSTRATION BY DISENTANGLING YOUR GENIUS WITHIN Did you ever awake to realize you're frustrated or confused? Your desires tangled and choked? Could you use help finding specific fulfillment? You can find your true self, your "genius" within and start to live the life that was always intended. Engaging with this book is both a brave and creative act. Prepare to be untangled. You'll be taken into the imaginary studio of your mind to meet, master and unravel the Seven Knots of Frustration. This is your seven step guide to aligning desire with expression. You'll escape personal frustration through contemplative reflections, coaching prompts and strategic questions. Author, coac...
Exploring Social Policy in the 'new' Scotland
Exploring social policy in the 'new' Scotland is the first book to integrate the description and analysis of social policy in Scotland since devolution in 1999. It has been designed to support the delivery of social policy and related courses in Scotland itself but also to appeal to students on social policy, politics, sociology, public policy and regional studies courses across the United Kingdom, on which devolution and its impact are examined. The contributors are all highly experienced researchers and academics from across the social sciences. The book therefore presents a variety of perspectives and approaches with which to consider the key issues. Up-to-date material on a wide range of social policy topics, including work and welfare, health and social work, criminal justice, education, and urban policy, means that the book will be valuable to academics, researchers, policy makers and practitioners, as well as students.
Goliath Catfish
Albert McClune is bigger than most kids in his neighborhood. He dreams of being a hero, to turn his family's fortunes and return the happiness lost with his brother Pete. But Albert is crippled by fear and shame. Fleeing home, he meets Elijah Amos Fortune Jones, an odd and charismatic boy who takes Albert on a treasure hunt deep into the Memphis city sewers and a network of uncharted caves. They face a voodoo priest, swim in rat-infested tunnels, and engage in a deadly race for the lost ransom of Machine Gun Kelly. But beware the man-sized catfish Goliath Catfish is a gripping adventure story, set in the environs of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 1940s. The tale is reminiscent of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, the story of two boys - one white, one black - who take a remarkable journey into an underworld . . . and discover much about themselves and each other in their dangerous quest for great treasure. SCOTT T. GILL was a minister for many years, then left the "cloth" to pursue a career in teaching and telling stories. As a middle school teacher and coach, he teaches writing and inspires athletes from the sidelines. He lives in Rockwall, Texas.
In Search of Gil Scott-Heron
Singer, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene. Through his personal experiences, Thomas Maucéri allows us to discover the life of this genius along with other aspects of America’s recent history. Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most important artists of the past 60 years, and is widely credited as laying the foundations for modern hip hop as we know it. This gorgeous graphic novel follows the author as he attempts to track down the elusive "Godfather of Rap" for an interview that never seems to happen, while examining his target's music, controversial life, and lasting political and cultural legacy. Also included is a bonus article extensively reviewing Gil Scott-Heron’s career and influence on music history.
