Inspirational autobiography of the African-American talk show host.

The talk show host draws on his life story and his motivational presentations for young people to offer inspiration and advice on getting the most out of life while avoiding its pitfalls

Foreword by Jewell Parker Rhodes. In this powerful collection of stories based on African, black American and Biblical proverbs, some of today's most exciting new black American writers tackle the unifying themes, delicious wit and undeniable wisdom of the proverbs, making them sing for a whole new generation. Features contributions from best-selling authors Margaret Johnson-Hodge and Timmothy McCann, amongst many others.

The story of a grizzly bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing character of the American West. An "ode to wildness and wilderness" (Outside Magazine), Down from the Mountain tells the story of one grizzly in the changing Montana landscape. Millie was cunning, a fiercely protective mother to her cubs. But raising those cubs in the mountains was hard, as the climate warmed and people crowded the valleys. There were obvious dangers, like poachers, and subtle ones, like the corn field that drew her into sure trouble. That trouble is where award-winning writer, farmer, and conservationist Bryce Andrews's story intersects with Millie’s. In this "welcome and impressive work" he shows how this drama is "the core of a major problem in the rural American West—the disagreement between large predatory animals and invasive modern settlers”—an entangled collision where the shrinking wilds force human and bear into ever closer proximity (Barry Lopez). “Andrews’s wonderful Down from the Mountain is deeply informed by personal experience and made all the stronger by his compassion and measured thoughts . . . Welcome and impressive work.”—Barry Lopez

Back a Sister Up By: Denise L. Folks, Ph.D. God called women to preach and prophesy in Jesus Christ name, giving them visions, prophecies, and dreams. But Satan doesn’t want women in the pulpit, and too many women feel the same way. In Back a Sister Up, Dr. Folks calls on all women to operate in their God-given abilities in Jesus name. She admonishes them to prophesy in spirit and truth. Through a collection of spiritual writings, poetry, and personal testimonies, Dr. Folds proclaims her own experience as a women and a pastor and welcomes you to do the same. Back a Sister Up is a call to arms – not just to your own spiritual journey, but to your sisters who are also struggling. Stay strong in the Lord, help pave the way for other women, and be determined to “Back a Sister Up!” Receive the Command! Dr. Denise L. Folks operates in the fivefold ministry as prophet, pastor, and teacher. She is the co-founder of The Greater Church of the Risen Savior in Baltimore, Maryland, and pastors alongside her husband, Bishop Victore’ M. Folks. She is the founder of Positive Youth Expressions, Inc. Educational Institute (1993) which plans and implements educational activities for children, youth, and families in southwest Baltimore City which provides affordable housing and educational services to children, youth, and families. In 1999, she founded God’s Changing Woman Ministry for the purpose of instilling greatness in women of all ages in order to help them fulfill their God-given potential in Jesus Christ. Dr. Folks is the founder of Christian Poetry Association (CPA) in which she encourages youth to present, promote, and proclaim who they are in written form and in spoken word. She has written short stories, conference material, and poetry books. Her last two books were “From Darkness to Light”: A Living Testimony of Poetry and “Oh That I Ha Wings like a Dove” – Poems touching the Life of a Torn Heart. She is presently the editor and author of The Metamorphosis, a monthly newsletter which focuses on social/emotional, spiritual, physical, and nutritional health for women. Dr. Folks holds a PhD in Pastoral Clinical Counseling, a Doctorate in Ministry, a Master of Education in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Bachelor of Science in Adapted Physical Education. She preaches the non-compromising, non-negotiable, infallible, immutable word of God.

I harvested thoughts from lots and lots of books, DVDs and through fellowship, with other believers, brothers and sisters in Christ, over years. Some of which I experienced myself throughout my life. Although the books, DVDs and fellowships varied, I had only one purpose in mind, is to write a book, to provide you with hope. I thought that you could use it, and grow spiritually as I grew over the years. You have been on my mind while I have been writing. I thought of you often. However, one thing is for sure You are constantly on Gods mind and thoughts and your Name is in Gods Hands and on His lips. (Isa 49:16) My prayer is that you May enjoy reading, learning and growing spiritually as you go through this book. May Gods Blessing be with you! Joh 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

A rich compendium of wisdom from such distinguished and celebrated African Americans as Malcolm X, Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, Alice Walker and others, designed to help you focus on the thoughts, attitudes, and deeds that will lead to the achievement of your true goals. Each lesson will last a lifetime!