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For fans of Shameless and Girl interrupted — Bedlam is a crackling, satirical debut based on a horrifying true story about what happens when an asylum owner becomes a patient. Bedlam details the frustrating life of Earl Sedgwick, owner and operator of a mental institute. Earl grew up in the business and subsequently took it over despite his avowed hatred of how the business robbed him of his childhood. He runs on empty until he's triggered by a visit from his more successful friends, realizing his life has been placed in its own padded room since he took on the family business. The career that is providing everything he has and keeping him alive is ultimately killing him at the same time. ...
Jeremy Meeks first catapulted to fame when his mugshot went viral, earning him the nickname “Prison Bae.” But beyond the headlines and the high fashion, Model Citizen reveals a complex journey from hardship to reinvention. This memoir traces Meeks’s early life of adversity—from an unsettled childhood to the struggles that led to prison and, eventually, to an unexpected turn on the runway. With grit and a drive to rebuild, Meeks transitioned from gang-tied adolescence to modeling and Hollywood. But his story isn’t about a perfect transformation; rather, it’s a real and ongoing journey, shaped by resilience and an ever-evolving pursuit of something more. Model Citizen explores the man behind the viral photo, sharing both his triumphs and challenges as he navigates a path from poverty to the glamour of high fashion, in a modern take on the American Dream. Includes 46 photos, featuring 24 full-page color modeling photos by celebrity photographer Jim Jordan.
Bringing tasty drink recipes from some of the most renowned mixologists and stories of the historical impact of Black people in Mixology, Black Mixcellence is the go-to drink guide for any wine and spirits connoisseur Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology is a tribute to the contributions of Black and Brown mixologists to the spirits and mixology industries. Many pivotal events in the history of mixology have been ushered in by the contributions of African-American men and women. These moments have opened doors and laid the foundation for brands and companies to flourish. This book features stories about some of the industry's most notable trailblazers. Whether it was entrepreneurship, education or a "famous first," the featured mixologists have all contributed to the industry to make an impact in their own ways. This collective of mixologists and their signature cocktails represent different parts of the globe. There will be connections to important inventions and milestone moments by African Americans in the bartending industry weaved in between their stories.
A thrilling survival story of a young woman discovering her martial arts heritage and ancient warrior bloodline. Perfect for fans of "Black Panther" and "Iron Widow," this novel delves into the legacy of strength and resilience. Ryu has lost everything, but she is a survivor. A desperate message from her foster mother in the last moments of her life begs two things of her. First, that she find and protect her foster sister, and second, that she turn to the mysterious teacher who runs a shelter in the warehouse district, protecting those who can’t protect themselves. Under his tutelage, Ryu learns how to fight, so that when the killers return to finish what they’ve started, she’s ready. Ryu is more than they could ever have imagined, or is she? She is the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy about the return of a lost god and a long-dead bloodline of warriors. She is the last dragon.
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Foreword by Snoop Dogg A collection of 50 delicious worldwide mac n' cheese recipes from two chefs who have graduated from paper to cloth napkins. With Mac N' All Over The World, the Trap Kitchen franchise goes global. "variations of cheese-drenched pasta scour the earth for inspiration.. No ounce of cheese ... is wasted in these deliciously outrageous recipes." - Publishers Weekly "The cookbook spills the secrets on their most notorious dish and ... flavors of regions from around the world." - Ebony Three years after the release of their first cookbook Trap Kitchen: Bangin' Recipes From Compton and a whirlwind of success later, gang members turned famous chefs Malachi "Spank" Jenkins and Ro...
A high-end cocktail book inspired by the hit songs of the Grammy Award-winning Platinum artist—blending 50+ innovative cocktail recipes with funny anecdotes only T-Pain can deliver. The ultimate gift for music lovers and at-home mixologists—featuring glossy jet-black pages, stunning gold details, vibrant photography, and a faux leather cover. In 2007, “rappa ternt sanga” T-Pain released his hit single “Can I Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” propelling the artist to mainstream royalty. Since then, the Tallahassee, Florida native has secured his position as one of the most successful and diverse hip-hop artists in the world—and it all started, really, with a song about liquor....