Deadly-Gangsta "1" is the autobiography of Lorenzo Petty, Sr., proclaimed by local law enforcement and the news media as one of the most dangerous gangsters to prowl the streets of St. Louis during the 1970s. Former local newsman John Auble included the Petty brothers in his book, A History of St. Louis Gangsters. Lorenzo grew up during a time in St. Louis when poverty, degradation, hate, and crime were woven into the landscape of black ghettos. He decided early in life how he would survive: he would employ the laws of the jungle and demand respect. Lorenzo's life was not unlike that of the multitude of young black males who were trapped in a bottomless pit, and who resorted to criminal behaviors in order to survive and obtain material possessions. At an early age he became locked into the criminal justice system. He became King of the Jungle. "Lorenzo is one mean dude and just about everybody is scared to death of him. Maybe, just maybe, with him being locked up, things will cool down."- Detective Pete Gober St. Louis Times, December 4, 1978. Lorenzo relives the unnatural and degrading years of incarceration in most of the prisons in Missouri and others outside Missouri, illuminating what he refers to as the "Black Man's Agony." Yet he became a revolutionary of significant importance. His relationships with H. Rap Brown, Angela Davis, and the Black Stone Rangers, and as founder of the St. Louis-based Black Liberators, speaks volumes regarding his beliefs and feelings regarding the American system, and his actions regarding those beliefs as they relate to the treatment of "Black Folk." Leaving prison for the final time at age 57, he has found peace and resolution and ends Deadly Gangsta "1" with a penetrating message for those who may be in danger of following a similar path. Today, in 2018, he and a group of contemporaries are engaged in a grass-roots effort to educate and bring hope to a new generation.

This is a true story about a little horse named Martha. While Martha was born quite deformed, she has been transformed into quite the healthy little horse with the help of her owners and veterinarians. But it is Martha's personality that has stolen the heart of millions of people around the world.

Respect My Gangsta Part One Life of Sorrow For Sorrow Sanae' Hunter (affectionately known as Panther) life has designated struggle and death as her permanent shadows. The product of her mother's infidelity, the stage is set from birth for the abuse and neglect Sorrow will have to endure. If not for the love of her two brothers, she would surely perish in the bowels of the streets. And when the circumstances of their mother's reckless doped-up behavior led the brothers to drugs and murder Sorrow (unknowingly to them) becomes their willing protégé. They taught her how to hustle, protect herself, and, most importantly, make the world Respect Her Gangsta. And for a moment, she knew happiness. She even finds her first love. But there would be no fairytale endings for this little girl as the love she reveled in was suddenly taken away by a mindless act of violence. Sorrow's life spirals downhill, and her so-called mother takes her freedom away. Unable to stomach the horrific reality of the streets any longer, Sorrow enrolls in College. And vows never to deal with the street life again. With her new beginning, Sorrow falls for a college basketball player without ties to the streets. Sorrow felt safe for the first time in her life. But Duke, too, had demons. His secret desire to feel the respect his own brother earned in the streets constantly tormented him. When Duke gets the opportunity, it doesn't take much convincing for Duke to decide to take over the Cash Empire. Despite her love for Duke, will she stay with him after he gets involved with the thing she was trying to escape? When Duke has had his fill of playing gangster, will he take Sorrow down with him?

In the dangerous streets of New Orleans, there are rules and street codes that all the young hustlers must live by. ... Break one of the rules and it could cost you all of your money and your life--P. [4] of cover.

Street Talk: Da Official Guide to Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage is the most authentic slang language lexicon that interprets the hip-hop and urban slang dialect. Over 10,000+ enteries, you will find the word, term or metaphor followed by information from it's origin to contextual examples. Randy "Mo Betta" Kearse proves that he has his finger on hip-hop urban street culture with the Street Talk's 700+ pages, 10,000+ entries. This unique dictionary simplifies the complex hip-hop slang vernacular. What makes this dictionary so unique is, though gritty, it doesn't have entries that disrespect woman by referring to them as &itches nor does it have entries that include the N-word. Randy Kearse should be comended for the job he has done. Street Talk documents the intricate way that people communicate throughtout the hip-hop and urban culture. Street Talk should be called Webster's cool cousin.

*THIS IS A STANDALONE! FULL NOVEL IN ONE!* What is supposed to be a reconnection for her and the start of a new life for him turns into a steamy love affair on a luxurious Mexican resort. With their marriage facing rocky waters, Avian Linzy decides that what her and her husband, Marcellus, need is a trip to Mexico to set their union right again. However, on the day that they are set to leave, Marcellus announces to Avian that he wants a divorce. Broken hearted, Avian isn’t sure that she should go through with the vacation, but with the urging of her best friend, Lakeisha, she boards the plane to Mexico, alone. Lakeisha believes this trip can help Avian heal, but Avian remains skeptic until she unexpectedly meets the handsome Casyrius Knowlton. Casyrius Knowlton is a man of means and has no problem getting what he wants, including his current position as a sports agent. In Mexico, Casyrius is planning to marry his high school sweetheart, Kiami Green. Casyrius’s love for Kiami runs deep, but that doesn’t stop him from having doubts when it comes to their upcoming nuptials. The ties to their relationship are hanging on by a slim thread, but completely snap when a would-be tragic event lands Avian in Casyrius’s arms. Literally. Over the course of a week, Casyrius grows closer to Avian, but after his reason for being in Mexico is revealed, Avian disappears without a trace, and he’s determined to find the woman he’s unknowingly given a piece of his heart to. It won’t be easy, but Casyrius learns that anything worth having, rarely is. After getting her heart broken twice within a week, will Avian be able to find love again, or will she hold on to what could have been between her and Casyrius? If Casyrius finds her, will he be able to handle the secrets that she was hiding from him for so long?