J. Hudson Bücher

Ghetto girls birth 'em. Hood rats love 'em. Society fears 'em. Police target 'em. The penitentiary welcomes 'em. This troublemaking band of misfits wreaks havoc on the community, loyal only to themselves. Untamed and unchained, they run through the city, performing random acts of terror on innocent citizens. They are the definition of troublemakers—Young Lionz. Antwan, the ringleader, is a twenty-year-old with big dreams and little money, ever optimistic and determined to reach for the stars. His partner, Temp, is fiery and quick-tempered, often spending his earnings on abortions due to his reckless behavior. Bishop, the only crew member with a part-time job, is growing weary of their antics, and when a tragic event leaves him with a smoking gun, his loyalty is put to the test. Niko seeks refuge from his abusive mother through his friendships, while Chris, the quiet one, is always ready to put in the work. As they navigate their chaotic lives, the Young Lionz continue to challenge societal norms, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. Guard ya grills ... the Young Lionz are on the loose.

How could he have possibly known that a promise made to his girlfriend would have such dramatic consequences? A story of a childhood altered forever by one night's turn of events.Bullied, beaten, accused, betrayed and shunned. With the odds stacked against him, fourteen-year-old Jimmy faces a life without his family, but most importantly, without his girl. Falling into bitterness and despair, he vows to take revenge and retribution on those he sees responsible for his plight. However, unlikely friendships and alliances coupled with moments of tragedy take Jimmy on a path of enlightenment and redemption instead.The trials of Jimmy are laid bare with disarming honesty. This story shows mistakes made and lessons learned, as a boy becomes a man, and with this maturity comes acceptance and understanding.

"Michael "Red" Roberts and "Bulletproof" Bobby Walker form a deadly combination making money and holding down their territory. But when Bobby meets a girl that captures his heart, it causes a rift between him and his cousin. Tammy is saving money to attend college, and she's been very careful not to get pregnant and screw up her chances of furthering her education. But then Tammy's mother brings home a man who doesn't seem quite right. Also, Tammy is desperately trying to keep her younger brother from hitting the block to make fast money. Tammy's friend Ivory has discovered that selling drugs for a living is much easier than working, but when she breaks a long-standing rule, she has no choice but to go into hiding. Nancy, Tammy's friend and co-worker, has an attraction for dark-skinned men; she also has a secret addiction and an alliance that will get her blackballed from any hood in America."-- Provided by publisher

At the tender age of twenty, Vanessa “Sunny” McCord is shocked to learn that her father, Darnell McCord, wants to groom her to take over his drug empire. In his mind, his time has run its course, and he wants to graciously ride off into the sunset. Sunny reluctantly accepts the offer, and in no time, her lust for power grows. Instead of being horrified by the street life, her thirst for the good life smothers her feelings of compassion and human decency. Having assembled a crew, she is all set to take her rightful place as the heir apparent. However, she quickly learns that being a queenpin means that foes—and sometimes even friends—are gunning for her spot.

The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Dig into this important document and watershed in the history of governments!Explore the history, the various clauses, amendments, and interpretations. Understand your rights (and responsibilities)! From the Constitutional Convention to the creation of the Constitution and its eventual ratification, and to the Bill of Rights and the thorny constitutional issues of today,  The Constitution   A Guide for Every American   covers the history, our founding fathers’ goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You’ll discover …

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