Описание: In this shocking memoir from a former corrections officer, Gary Heyward shares an eye-opening, gritty, and devastating account of his descent into criminal life, smuggling contraband inside the infamous Rikers Island jails. Gary Heyward s life changed forever when he received a letter from the New York City Department of Corrections announcing he was accepted into the academy for new recruits. For the Harlem-born ex-Marine, being an officer of the law was the ticket he d been waiting for to move up from a low-wage security job and out of the Polo Ground Projects in New York City and take his mother with him. Heyward was warned of the temptations he d encounter as a new officer, but when faced with financial hardship, he suddenly found himself unable to resist the income generated from selling contraband to inmates. In his distinctive voice, Heyward takes you on a journey inside the walls of Rikers Island, showing how he teamed up with various inmates and other officers to develop a system that allowed him to profit from selling drugs inside the jail. "Corruption Officer" is a jarring expose of a man having lived on both sides of the law, a rare insider s look at a corrupt city jail, and a testament to the lengths we ll go when our backs are against the wall."
Описание: In 1924 DuBose Heyward (1885-1940) was a businessman absorbed in his Charleston heritage. One year later he was the world-famous author of Porgy, the first major southern novel to portray blacks without condescension. Just a decade later George Gershwin had transformed Heyward’s book into an opera that would become one of the most enduring masterworks of American music.As a young man Heyward was immersed in the Gullah culture of his city. Especially through his mother, a performer and interpreter of Gullah life in folktale and song, he discovered the gateway into the fascinating world he would immortalize in the characters of Porgy, Bess, Maria, and other denizens of Charleston’s Catfish Row. In this full-dress biography Heyward is seen for the first time as a southerner who overcame social restrictions to perceive humanity beyond the class and color lines. Drawing on nearly fifty years of private papers and on previously untapped personal correspondence, this book places Heyward in the social and cultural framework of his time and marks the power and empathy of his extraordinary achievement.Until now, Heyward’s role in the writing of George Gershwin’s acclaimed opera Porgy and Bess has remained almost unknown. He wrote the libretto singlehandedly, and nearly half the arias are by him. Long thought to have been merely an assistant to Gershwin, he actually was involved in most phases of the production. Although the opera eclipsed Heyward’s book, it was Gershwin’s foundation stone.Mainly known today as the author of Porgy, Heyward was a versatile artist equally at ease with verse, short fiction, novels, plays, and Hollywood screenwriting. He and his wife Dorothy helped to energize the nascent black theater movement in New York. A cofounder of the Poetry Society of South Carolina, the first regional poetry circle in America, Heyward became a vigorous promoter of southern writing that was to peak in the great southern literary renaissance.Pulled by tradition into a way of life he did not completely accept, he developed a growing social conscience through writing. He began as a social conservative but ended his life as a staunch progressive committed to the advancement of African Americans.
Автор: Heyward Dubose Название: Porgy ISBN: 1515449149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781515449140 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3165.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The novel tells the story of Porgy, a crippled street beggar living in the black tenements of Charleston, South Carolina, in the 1920s. We follow him as he woos Bess and for one shining moment becomes all that he has ever imagined himself capable of being before losing everything. Gripping and sympathetic a glimpse into Charleston's past. Adapted in George Gershwin's masterpiece Porgy and Bess.
Название: The Ben Jonson Encyclopedia (D. Heyward Brock) ISBN: 0810890747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780810890749 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 31258.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Friend and rival of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson was one of the most learned and interesting men of his age. Throughout his fascinating life, he served not only as a bricklayer but also a soldier, an adventurer, an actor, a poet, and a playwright. The breadth of his experiences, acquaintances, friends, and enemies was legendary, and his literary canon is equally as diverse. The Ben Jonson Encyclopedia covers in detail the works, life, and times of this seminal figure of the English Renaissance. The cross-referenced entries include summaries of all Jonson's plays, masques, and entertainments, as well as sketches of Jonson's friends, enemies, patrons, disciples, actors, and fellow writers. In addition, the book identifies historical figures, mythological characters, and classical authors, as well as Jonson's contemporaries and London place names mentioned in the works. Individuals who danced or participated in the masques and entertainments or tournaments for which Jonson wrote speeches are noted, as are the main actors known to have acted in the plays. All major scholars--from Jonson's own day until the twenty-first century--who have commented on Jonson or his works are also included. An extensive bibliography completes this invaluable scholarly reference tool. Because of Jonson's centrality to--and influence in and beyond--his age, this encyclopedia provides a dynamic, unparalleled vision of the English Renaissance literary scene. Capturing the depth and breadth of Jonson's understanding of early Modern England, The Ben Jonson Encyclopedia will be especially useful for students, librarians, and academics interested in the literary and cultural scene from 1500 to 1650.
Автор: Ewart Heyward Bruce Название: Soul Rape ISBN: 1615991689 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781615991686 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Find Your Way to Freedom Today If you were abused or neglected as a child, chances are that you have been your whole life, whether you are a man, a woman, or a teen. Child abuse so mangles the personality that the victim unconsciously attracts abusers throughout the life cycle. Lies about yourself were planted deep in your mind by the abuse, and you still believe them. Until you understand exactly what the abuse did to you, you cannot get free. Soul Rape: Recovering Personhood After Abuse provides an effective 7-step program for use by victims, their therapists, and for group work. In this book, survivors and professionals will discover:
How celebrities become addicts
Why twelve-step programs don't work and can be extremely harmful
What a faith-based 7-step program for abuse recovery can do for you
How addressing abuse solves cycle of addiction
Why mental illness is a reaction to somebody else's craziness
How group work can transform victims into survivors
Why "bootleg" churches are starving souls and endangering America PLUS
A Test to Find DANGEROUS STUDENTS before it's too late Therapists acclaim for Soul Rape "Soul Rape is a tour de force of the tortured landscape of child abuse and its pernicious long-term outcomes. Numerous case studies expertly intertwine with theoretical insights to produce the equivalent of a comprehensive and unconventional treatment modality. This book is an important contribution toward the edification of victims and institutions alike." --Sam Vaknin, PhD, author Malignant Self-Love "This book should be compulsory reading for anyone dealing with abused children or abused adults, or adult survivors of childhood abuse: physicians, psychologists, and other therapists, teachers, protective workers, and so on. And the language is so clear and nontechnical that it will be of enormous benefit to the survivors of trauma themselves, and even to parents who want to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their children." --Robert Rich, PhD, M.A.P.S, A.A.S.H. Learn more at www.RecoveringFromAbuse.com From Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com
Автор: Coleman Heyward H. Название: Where the Wind Blows ISBN: 0984735623 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984735624 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2500.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Heyward Coleman is at a crossroads. Squeezed out of a company of which he is a part owner, he finds himself unsure of what to do next. With a non-compete clause in effect with his former company, Heyward puts his career on hold and embarks on an exciting sailing trip through the Mediterranean Sea with his family. However, with the winter months approaching and the Gulf War under way, this dream cruise will soon present them with a whole new set of obstacles. Becoming immersed in the cultural traditions of Turkey, Greece, Italy, Malta, Tunisia, and countless other Mediterranean locales, Heyward and his family learn to appreciate a variety of cultures, the delicate art a of cruising life, and even more about themselves. With cresting highs and dipping lows, the Coleman family is about to begin the most important experience of their lives.Based on an inspiring true story, Where the Wind Blows uses broad strokes to take readers through the many steps of deciding, planning, and executing this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With copious planning and preparation, the Colemans' trip ultimately enriched their lives in ways they never anticipated. Where the Wind Blows is a story about one family's whirlwind trip in the Mediterranean in the confines of a small sailboat. With a wonderful message that teaches readers to follow their destiny, this inspiring story shows us all that it's never too late to take control of our lives. Full of humor and heart, this action-packed story is an armchair sailor's delight sure to captivate anyone ready to embrace the winds of change.
Автор: Heyward A. Название: Warren Buffett`s Secret Club ISBN: 1118494598 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118494592 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3326.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Priceless finance advice everyone can relate to from one of the world`s most respected businessmen and the most successful investor of all time Of course you know who Warren Buffett is; he`s the most successful investor in the world maybe of all times.
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