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Anna’s Boy is the saga of the grandson of an American slave’s journey from Harlem;
To become the first black member of a major U.S. bank board of directors, when he became a member of the Chase Manhattan Bank board of directors under the chairmanship of David Rockefeller.
To become the first black in the U.S. to take his company public, selling its shares over the counter.
To his computer programming company making a significant contribution in the U.S. Apollo Space Landing.
To winning a major international lawsuit against a foreign government.

This is a story of the challenges Tom Wood encountered in overcoming the headwinds of his century, as well as the many dilemma’s he faced in his business and personal life.
A truly American story of a black man’s walk through the winds, the rains, and the sunshine of change in the 20th century.

In 1993, an African American company achieved one of the most critical roles in technology history — opening access to the Internet and World Wide Web for the global community. More than 4.2 billion people currently utilize the Internet today making it the most crucial technology of the 20th and 21st centuries adopting and changing of people’s lives around the world today and in the future. No other company has had more to do with bringing the Internet to the global community than the original Network Solutions, an African American founded technology company.

Tragically, due to a lack of capital, Network Solutions and the African American Community were unable to substantially reap the financial rewards. In 1995, during the period of significant internet growth, the founders were forced to sell the company for only $5 million. Then, in 2000, less than five years later, the company was sold again for $21 billion in what was, at that time, the largest sale of a non-telecommunications company in history. The inability of the founders to raise sufficient capital to allow them to maintain control of the company that opened the door for people around the world to use the Internet was a major business calamity!

Race for the Net tells the story of the origin and rise of Network Solutions, and the vision and sacrifices of its founders. The book discusses issues related to their historical accomplishment and what led them to relinquish ownership of the company. Additionally, the book looks at the future of the internet revolution, and the digitization and mechanization of our society.

This book is an excellent read for those who want to know how the Internet became a public entity and how an African American company was responsible for linking the world. Race for the Net provides a “road map” for the reader on various areas that are still open for opportunities on the internet today. While pointing out shifting job opportunities and risks of future technology of the Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is estimated that Internet technology provides more than $7 trillion to our economy today.

Verses is a lyrical glimpse into the life of a wife, mother, and career woman in the #MeToo era. Exploring the good, the bad, the ugly, and the in-between, it began as an inexpensive form of therapy and ended a battle cry for all women to stand up and be who they’re meant to become. Verses sheds light on the ordinary and extraordinary. It is the angles of a heart, laid out for all to read.

Since Shirleen’s daddy died in the war, her mother has taken on a new job at Mr. Connie’s Shoe Shop. Shirleen doesn’t understand why people won’t just throw their old shoes away and buy new ones. However, she’s exited to be joining her mother at her new job where she can sell all the machines Mr. Connie uses to make old shoes look like new. What Shirleen doesn’t realize is that she’s going to learn a whole lot more when she decides to walk in other people’s shoes. From a nurse to a construction worker, Shirleen tries to fill some big shoes but not before realizing those shoes tell the stories of their owners.Take a journey in someone else’s shoes with Shirleen.

The Joy of Cruising is about passion. Award-winning author Paul C. Thornton profiles travelers from all over the world with a passion for cruising and who act on that passion in creative and fascinating ways. From a Grammy award winner, Poker Hall of Famer, winner of the TV series Last Comic Standing, to "ordinary" cruisers doing extraordinary things, The Joy of Cruising will fascinate anyone who has ever cruised, aspires to take a cruise, or just loves travel. The Joy of Cruising is an anthology that takes a look at the magic of cruising from the vantage point of travelers passionate about travel—a compendium of anecdotes, stories, and profiles of cruisers who have some unique or interesting perspective. It is not cruise-line specific, nor an industry overview, cruising guide/how-to, exposé or behind the scenes. The Joy of Cruising is a positive examination of why cruisers do what they do in the pursuit of their passion.

Candace has said yes to Derrick’s marriage proposal, but since love isn’t the only reason they’re getting married, problems arise. But through grace, they are able to realize that it was fate that joined them, and true love that will keep them together.

In The Void Of Lies, is a riveting tale of infidelity and redemption intermingled against the passage of the health care bill. The action begins with Justin Powell applying for a job with Senator Fitzgerald in order to spend more time with his wife, Tyra. For her part, Tyra is trying to uphold her half of their marriage by covering up a secret. Meanwhile, Senator Fitzgerald is begging Senator Danforth for money because he is being blackmailed. So as Senator Fitzgerald tries to pass his health care bill, the excitement progresses with his wife, Katie, confronting the infidelity she already knew about. And in a dramatic conclusion almost torn from the latest news headlines, Senator Fitzgerald stands at the Senate podium addressing the nation as Justin and Tyra try to decide on the outcome of their marriage. And with that, the tale ends with the truth redeeming all that they were hiding.