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A drama straddling the glamorous Manhattan lifestyles of the rich and infamous and the underworld of the international drug trade. Season Two will pick up where it left off: James "Ghost" St. Patrick doubling down on his drug business to save his nightclub and dream of a legitimate future. Ghost's work troubles pale in comparison to juggling his relationship with his wife, Tasha, and his first love Angela, who's also an AUSA investigating his drug...
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The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire.
The path to success is not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and became a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world. Now he offers his own life as a road map to your own empire. He reveals the simple, empowering...
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Zuri Maxwell isn't happy. Her job is a grind, and money is always tight. Her boyfriend, Stephon, is the best part of life, but between his income as an artist and her commission-based paycheck, they are barely scraping by. When Zuri meets a sleek entrepreneur eager to pick her brain, she jumps at the chance to talk business with someone who has everything she wants. As he wines and dines her, Zuri starts moving in elite circles, and she faces a crossroads:...
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Many people dream of owning their own business or making it to the top of the corporate ladder. In the pages of this book, you'll meet African Americans who overcame obstacles and stereotypes to make their dreams a reality. Madam C. J. Walker was orphaned at age 7, married at 14, became a mother at 18, and was widowed at 20. She went on make a million dollars selling hair care products. Berry Gordy loved music but went broke after opening a record...
26) Putney Swope
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A comical satire which charts the rise and fall of a Madison Avenue ad agency previously controlled by Whites and is taken over by Blacks who are dedicated to the downfall of the White Establishment. The picture is mostly a parade of vignettes, dealing with people and campaigns of the advertising world.
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James 'Ghost' St. Patrick has it all: a beautiful wife, a gorgeous Manhattan penthouse, and the hottest, up-and-coming new nightclub in New York. His club, Truth, caters to the elite: the famous and infamous boldface names that run the city that never sleeps. However, Truth hides an ugly reality. It's a front for Ghost's criminal underworld; a lucrative drug network, serving only the wealthy and powerful.
28) His love match
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Will he be the last bachelor standing? Wedding planner Diana Greer still believes in happily-ever-after. She's just given up finding her own dream man. Until an internet dating site matches her up with her ideal mate. Too bad he's someone she already knows. In college, Scott Thomas was the big man on campus- arrogant and full of himself. So why is one kiss from the high-flying bachelor making Diana's toes curl? A failed trip to the altar has cured...
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Bryan James's job is on thin ice unless he can secure a contract with a popular design house. He knows his best friend's sister can ehlp -- but her terms are more than he bargained for. Alexis Devers's debut fashion line is a hit. But when Alexis's publicist tells buyers that it landed her a wealthy, gorgeous fiance, Alexis needs to come up with one -- fast. Bryan's offer to strike a deal is perfectly timed. She's more than willing -- on one...
30) With her fist raised: Dorothy Pitman Hughes and the transformative power of black community activism
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"The first biography of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and trailblazing Black feminist activist whose work made children, race, and welfare rights central to the women's movement"--
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Detective Sophia Hail risks her life every day. But for a decade the decorated Philly cop has kept her heart under wraps. Now Santigo Rodriguez is threatening everything she has worked so hard to protect. With the city reeling from a scandal that touches her own family, Sophia is vulnerable and tempted to give in to the passion her ex-lover is offering. When Santigo falls in love, it is for keeps, and the promise of a second chance with Sophia is...
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"Mae had a dream to make one-of-a-kind hats. But the path for a Black female designer was unclear, so Mae made a way, leaving her home in the segregated South to study at the Chicago School of Millnery. Now, Mae had the skills, but craved the independence to create her own styles. So Mae found a way. In Philadelphia, she became the first Black woman to own a business on South Street. Whether you were Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Marian Anderson or...
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Starting a business is inherently risky, but it has historically been much harder for African Americans due to the systemic racism they face in many different areas. However, many black entrepreneurs have overcome those barriers to create successful businesses, working harder than their white counterparts to achieve similar results. Readers will learn about the history of discrimination against African Americans in the business world and how it has...
34) Tempted to touch
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Hot. . .
He's mysterious, he's suave--and he's offering interior designer Renee Goodchild the professional project of a lifetime. Trent Skinner's formidable charm deflects her every wary question. And his sizzling seduction ignites her wildest, most reckless fantasies. . .
Hotter. . .
The only way Trent can defuse an explosive scandal threatening his family's reputation is to strip the innocent-seeming Renee down to her deepest secrets. But the...
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A.G. Gaston, the poor grandson of slaves, was born in the Deep South in 1892. Over the course of his extraordinary life, he amassed a fortune of over $130 million and a vast business empire. The story of his remarkable life is written with eloquence and grace by his niece.
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Risa has everything a busy young professional should have-except a man. It's time to remedy that situation.
When sparks fly between a camerawoman and a former professional football player, it could be the romance each of them is looking for, if the woman can impress his family, in this engaging romantic title.
37) Brickhouse
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Fitness superstar Nona Simms worked hard to make Brickhouse one of the hottest gyms in the city. Now corrupt city politics is coming uptown to Harlem, and Nona's dream is slated for the wrecking ball.
Nona's a fighter, though, and she's gathering her friends around her for support against the special interests. However, her handsome business partner, Allen, is weighed down by a shattering secret that could destroy both their futures. Best
...38) Hearts afire
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He's raising the stakes- one kiss at a time. After a nasty divorce, Maitlyn Bourdreaux is ready to reclaim his sensuality and rediscover her inner wild child. A luxury cruise to exotic ports of call is just what the New Orleans negotiator needs and meeting Zak Sayed on board could be an added bonus. The high-stakes poker player wants the same thing she does: a sizzling hot fling with no strings attached. A brilliant entrepreneur and professional gambler,...
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Westmoreland series volume 16
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A Westmoreland man always gets what he wants! Follow the Denver Westmoreland clan in these two classic, fan-favorite novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson — collected here in one volume!
Westmoreland's Way
There was a secret to real-estate tycoon Dillon Westmoreland's heritage—and business owner Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared...
Westmoreland's Way
There was a secret to real-estate tycoon Dillon Westmoreland's heritage—and business owner Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared...
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"For all who dare to go off the beaten track, this is the inspirational, power-packed playbook for transforming your life and your worldfrom a young, Black social entrepreneur whose dorm-room tech startup has helped millions pay for college and access unprecedented opportunity."
The founder of Scholly, an app that helps match college applicants with millions of dollars in unclaimed scholarships, presents a playbook for other young underprivileged...
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