Have You Met Miss Jones?

Have You Met Miss Jones?
Author: Tarsha Jones
Publisher: One World
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2008-07-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 034550755X

“Even though I’ve tried to wear glass slippers, somebody has deliberately knocked them off my feet. Because of that, I have walked the earth emotionally barefoot, and expressed my lack of self-esteem and rage in ways that clouded my judgment. I was a participant in a lot of drama. Didn’t mean to be . . . it was never my intention.” So confesses Tarsha Jones, host of New York’s popular radio show Miss Jones in the Morning. “Jonesy,” as she’s known to her fans, captivates millions of Hot 97 listeners with her daily dish on hip-hop and rap celebrity. But within these pages are the juicy scandals that even this no-holds-barred DJ has kept off the airwaves. For the first time, Jones reveals everything–from candid stories of her early singing career under Doug E. Fresh’s wing (and between his sheets) to a wild affair with Busta Rhymes; from bitter feuds with Wendy Williams and shock jocks Star and Buc Wild to friendships with Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes; from collaborations with Fat Joe and Big Pun all the way to catfights with Christina Milian and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. Jones lets it all hang out and doesn’t tiptoe around anyone’s feelings–including her own. Beginning with her volatile upbringing as the child of alcoholic parents and the target of bullying peers, Jones takes us on a journey of self-exploration, recounting how she survived abusive relationships, twisted coworkers, and backstabbing bosses to ultimately rise through the radio ranks and make it to the top of her game. But more than just a tell-all tale, this inspirational memoir is a testament to the struggles of a black woman trying to succeed in a white male-dominated industry, where the sharks never stop circling no matter how much you achieve. For those who love steamy entertainment gossip, admire coming-of-age chronicles of resilience, or just like to see emperors (and moguls) without clothes, so to speak, the pages will fly. Even devoted listeners who think they already know radio’s rowdiest diva will have to ask themselves . . . Have You Met Miss Jones?

I'd Rather Be Right

I'd Rather Be Right
Author: George S. Kaufman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781494020866

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.

Thank You, M'am

Thank You, M'am
Author: Langston Hughes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9781623236212

When a young boy named Roger tries to steal the purse of a woman named Luella, he is just looking for money to buy stylish new shoes. After she grabs him by the collar and drags him back to her home, he's sure that he is in deep trouble. Instead, Roger is soon left speechless by her kindness and generosity.

Last Chance Texaco

Last Chance Texaco
Author: Rickie Lee Jones
Publisher: Grove Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 080218880X

A candid and colorful memoir by the singer, songwriter, and “Duchess of Coolsville” (Time). This troubadour life is only for the fiercest hearts, only for those vessels that can be broken to smithereens and still keep beating out the rhythm for a new song . . . Last Chance Texaco is the first-ever no-holds-barred account of the life of two-time Grammy Award-winner and Rickie Lee Jones in her own words (Hilton Als). It is a tale of desperate chances and impossible triumphs, an adventure story of a girl who beat the odds and grew up to become one of the most legendary artists of her time, turning adversity and hopelessness into timeless music. With candor and lyricism, she takes us on a singular journey through her nomadic childhood, her years as a teenage runaway, her legendary love affair with Tom Waits, and ultimately her longevity as the hardest working woman in rock and roll. Rickie Lee’s stories are rich with the infamous characters of her early songs—“Chuck E’s in Love,” “Weasel and the White Boys Cool,” “Danny’s All-Star Joint,” and “Easy Money”—but long before her notoriety in show business, there was a vaudevillian cast of hitchhikers, bank robbers, jail breaks, drug mules, and a pimp with a heart of gold, and tales of her fabled ancestors. This intimate memoir by one of the most trailblazing and tenacious women in music is filled with never-before-told stories of the girl in the raspberry beret, whose songs defied categorization and inspired American pop culture for decades. “A striking, distinctive self-portrait.” —The New York Times “Terrific . . . Jones is as fearless in prose as she is on stage.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “Men leave, fame fizzles, family breaks your heart . . . but Jones knows a good story and how to tell it.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[The] premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation.” —Hilton Als, Pulitzer Prize–winner and author of White Girls

The Real Book - Enhanced Chords Edition

The Real Book - Enhanced Chords Edition
Author: David Hazeltine
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495089428

(Fake Book). Looking to add some color and variety to your next gig? Check out this new edition of The Real Book featuring alternate harmonizations of 200 jazz standards by renowned jazz pianist David Hazeltine. The book includes an introduction by Hazeltine, outlining and explaining the techniques and notation used throughout the book. Songs include: All the Things You Are * Alone Together * Body and Soul * Days of Wine and Roses * Falling in Love with Love * Georgia on My Mind * Have You Met Miss Jones? * If I Should Lose You * In a Sentimental Mood * Just Friends * Moonlight in Vermont * My Funny Valentine * My One and Only Love * My Romance * The Nearness of You * On Green Dolphin Street * Satin Doll * The Shadow of Your Smile * Speak Low * Star Eyes * Stella by Starlight * Summertime * Tangerine * There Is No Greater Love * There Will Never Be Another You * The Very Thought of You * What a Wonderful World * When I Fall in Love * When Sunny Gets Blue * Yesterdays * and more!

The Perfect Fit

The Perfect Fit
Author: Naomi Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780192774613

No matter how hard she tries, Triangle doesn't roll like the circles, or stack like the squares. She sets off to find friends that look exactly like her. But when she finds other triangles, playtime isn't as fun. She misses shapes that roll and stack; she misses being different. So she starts a new quest.

The Devil And Miss Jones

The Devil And Miss Jones
Author: Kate Walker
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 4596084645

When Martha witnesses her groom cheating on her with her bridesmaid on the day of her wedding, she flees in her wedding dress. A man on a motorcycle sees her walking in the rain and pulls over to offer her a ride. His name is Carlos Diablo. “Doesn’t diablo mean the devil?” she asks him. But despite her initial misgivings, she can’t resist his attractive eyes and seductive lips. So she gets on the back of his motorcycle and embraces the unknown…

It's No Secret

It's No Secret
Author: Carmen Bryan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2007-11-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1416537201

The former girlfriend of rap star Nas and mother of his daughter discusses their relationship, her part in his famous feud with rival rapper Jay-Z, and her struggle to maintain independence and find love as a single mother in the projects.

A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question
Author: Warren Berger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1620401460

To get the best answer-in business, in life-you have to ask the best possible question. Innovation expert Warren Berger shows that ability is both an art and a science. It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities and reinvent industries, spark creative insights at many levels, and provide a transformative new outlook on life. It is the ability to question-and to do so deeply, imaginatively, and “beautifully.” In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask fundamental, game-changing questions. But Berger also shares human stories of people using questioning to solve everyday problems-from “How can I adapt my career in a time of constant change?” to “How can I step back from the daily rush and figure out what really makes me happy?” By showing how to approach questioning with an open, curious mind and a willingness to work through a series of “Why,” “What if,” and “How” queries, Berger offers an inspiring framework of how we can all arrive at better solutions, fresh possibilities, and greater success in business and life.