AKESI BOOKS

Presents details about the role of blacks in the history of Washington, D.C., including the creation of such historic sites as the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Provides information on monuments dedicated to the contributions of African Americans.
Title: Black Men Built the Capitol
Author: Holland, Jesse J.
Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Publication Date: 2007/09/01
Number of Pages: 256
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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A behind-the-scenes account of the platinum musical producer and songwriter...Traces his first productions as a teen, his education in the music business, and his experiences with such artists as Lil John, Mariah Carey, and Kriss Kross. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
Title: Young, Rich, and Dangerous
Author: Dupri, Jermaine/ Marshall, Samantha
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication Date: 2008/12/30
Number of Pages: 304
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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Describes the physical features, habitat, and life cycle of African lions.
Title: African Lions
Author: Riley, Joelle
Publisher: Lerner Pub Group
Publication Date: 2007/08/01
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: LIBRARY
Library of Congress: 2006024166

An inspirational memoir and lifestyle handbook from the founder of Baby Phat draws on elements of her own life to describe how women can create a rich, satisfying, fun, and successful life, furnishing insider tips on fashion, home decorating, beauty, and business empowerment. Reprint.
Title: Fabulosity
Author: Simmons, Kimora Lee
Publisher: Harpercollins
Publication Date: 2007/01/01
Number of Pages: 264
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: bl2007001889

In "Prada Plan," Disaya gets involved in a dangerous world of sex and quick cash where she has everything to lose, and in "Real Bitches Do Real Things," Jada, a best-selling novelist living the high life, learns a valuable lesson when her latest book gets her in hot water with her fans. Original.
Title: Girls From Da Hood 4
Author: JaQuavis, Ashley/ Ellis, Ayana
Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
Publication Date: 2008/03/01
Number of Pages: 294
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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The perfect world Beatrice envisions is destroyed when her best friend, down-to-earth Toni, finds love with Preston, a successful investment banker whom Beatrice believes could help her maintain her high-flying lifestyle, and when one's disloyalty to the other is revealed, the friendship is put to the test. Original.
Title: Love Changes
Author: Ellis, Ayana
Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
Publication Date: 2008/07/01
Number of Pages: 288
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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A prominent hip-hop entrepreneur draws on the experiences and life lessons from his successful career to offer advice on how to achieve personal and professional happiness and empowerment.
Title: Do You!
Author: Simmons, Russell/ Morrow, Chris
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Publication Date: 2008/04/22
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Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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A prominent hip-hop entrepreneur draws on the experiences and life lessons from his successful career to offer advice on how to achieve personal and professional happiness and empowerment.
Title: Do You!
Author: Simmons, Russell/ Morrow, Chris/ Black Ice (NRT)
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Date: 2007/04/24
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Binding Type: CD/SPOKEN WORD
Library of Congress: bl2007009229

One of the godfathers of rap music and hip-hop culture recalls his days as the co-founder of Def Jam Records--a groundbreaking recording company that worked with the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, DMX, and other rap heavyweights.
Title: Life and Def
Author: Simmons, Russell/ George, Nelson
Publisher: Random House Inc
Publication Date: 2002/09/01
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Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: bl2006002048