This isn't just a story about one of the greatest rappers of all time—it's about how you can turn your own life into a masterpiece. Becoming a Legend in Your Own Life dives deep into Kendrick Lamar's journey, from growing up in the streets of Compton to becoming a global icon, all while staying true to himself and his purpose.Kendrick's story isn't just inspiring—it's relatable. He faced struggles, doubted himself, and fought through obstacles just like we all do. But he t...

Dr. Ben Caron says, "Actually, slavery was the best thing that could have happened to us. Because of slavery, blacks were brought to America, we met the Christian faith. We met Jesus Christ. If it were not for slavery, we would all be in Africa, hanging from trees and worshipping Allah. God always gets it right!"How can it be possible that most painful experiences on this earth could have actually benefited those who suffered and their ancestors? How can a black man even consider s...

In this book of comedy, Jocelyn touches the heart and connects to the reality of the outrageously funny nature of Communist Chinese government. What's funny about Communism? And why should Americans care? We should care when the racism upon our shores provides a cover for Communist China. The challenges of our economic system provide some cover for the Chinese government to commit innumerable atrocities in broad daylight. This book is a rare defiance to the silence that protects the scanda...

In Discovering Your Purpose: Touching People's Lives, you'll get a crash course on how to become an effective witness. You'll discover the importance of becoming a witness for Jesus, you'll learn why you've been called to this service, and you'll gain valuable insights that you can use to take the first step on the path. Even if you're an experienced witness, you're sure to learn something that will help you to answer the call.As Christians, we have been given an important mission. ...

As an American, you deserve to have a choice in the upcoming election and to vote for the person who you believe will best accomplish tasks that will help improve our community for generations to come because how things have been in America is not acceptable. Black communities are suffering, and political leaders who have sworn to be for black voters have abandoned us and left our communities in decay without properly educating our children. We can change, but we can't keep waiting for som...

The year is 2011, and one of the biggest battles is about to take place, one which will forever change a community. It is a fight between two superstars: Kanye West and 50 Cent. Jocelyn's analysis is a bombshell of ideas that will knock your mind out of its comfort zone. He brings his unique and thoughtful voice to bear on some of the most important political issues facing our nation today. This includes his analysis of Kanye West's statement that "slavery was a choice." He also seeks to e...

Jocelyn's poetry verses embody a plea to all of us (fathers most importantly) to embrace our responsibility in being a unique figure in the lives of children. This trust comes with a provision to provide more than monetary support, but also an obligation to participate in their search for understanding by hugging, loving, cherishing, and appreciating their uniqueness and their reflection of nature's greatest gift (i.e., the donation of life). These poems do not represent a judgment but a c...

It's a great time to be an American. Even despite the rhetoric and lies from the Fake News, there are some people who possess magnificent powers of insight and see the truth for what it is. J. Michael Jocelyn is one of those gifted individuals. In 11 Reasons to Thank President Trump, Jocelyn shares this gift with you.These Reasons Include:• Speaking Boldly About China's Thievery• Convincing Us That We're Americans First• Revealing the Two Faces of Hate11 ...

An Ocean of Wonder: The Fantastic in the Pacific brings together fifty writers and artists from across Moananuiākea working in myriad genres across media, ranging from oral narratives and traditional wonder tales to creative writing as well as visual artwork and scholarly essays. Collectively, this anthology features the fantastic as present-day Indigenous Pacific world-building that looks to the past in creating alternative futures, and in so doing reimagines relationships betwee...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

The revolution in information and communication technologies (ICTs) has vast implications for the developing world, but what tangible benefits has it bought, when issues of social inclusion and exclusion, particularly in the developing world, remain at large? In addition, the gender digital divide is growing in the developing world, particularly in Africa - so what does ICT mean to African women?African Women and ICTs explores the ways in which women in Africa utilize ICTs to facil...

In their introduction, the editors of New Ways of Doing Business assert that in retrospect, it will be apparent that today's government, that of the early years of the 21st century, 'was undergoing its most significant transformation since the decade of the 1930's when direct government-delivered services grew significantly as part of the New Deal.' This newest volume in the IBM Endowment for the Business of Government series is an invaluable guide to navigating the sometimes controversial...