Multicultural Mathematics is a fantastic book. Here is a way to expand any classroom's or individual child's learning. I recommend this book to any parent or educator.

Spikes Lee's gotta have it is an essential book for independent filmmakers. It's a book in three parts. The first part begins with an interview of Spike lee By Nelson George sometime after SGHI premiered and he became a big shot. But the second part is the most appealing. It is the production diary in which Spike goes into complete detail how he got she's gotta have it made. The Diary is from the intitla idea to postproduction. It's filled with loads of insights into the struggles he was up against. In fact it's so indepth he even mentiones when his heat and lights go out. Then finally theres the script, which is like the icing on the cake. Hard to find but worth it because you really get to understand how he works and how he got to where he is. Essential!

This was a pretty good book. The characters are real and the author did a good job letting us into their lives. I will read more by this author.

Night is a dark, sexy smooth operator and he knows it. He works the nigh shift, In the darkness of New York City he earns his living pleasuring rich white women and some men if the price is right, but no.. Night is not gay. He entertains in the form of a dancer, a model,personal trainer even Miles Davis - yes Miles Davis as per request from one of his clients he dons a Miles mask. He does whatever when the sun goes down but this dark, sexy pimp has a gift above the belt too, the brotha can sing and all he really wants is a record deal and Beth Ann, a beautiful supermodel, until he finds out that Beth Ann isn't so super and is deep in debt to some nasty drug dealers. Just when it looks like he might get his big shot at a record deal Beth Ann asks him for help and he helps her move a large amount of Ecstasy. If that is not bad enough, one of his clients is found murdered and all fingers seem to point his way. Through this narrative novel of Night you meet an Intelligent dreamer looking to find the light and come out the darkness he dwells in. A man who worries deeply about his little sister,struggles with issues from a strained relationship with his father. Night is charmer who wants to be at the top of the charts, he'd rather be singing" Between the Sheets" than crawling under them.
Nelson has created a smooth operator who finds himself all pimped out looking for his future, a smart, sexy mystery about the underground darkness of New York City through the eyes of Night....

Nelson George has written another page turner. This book was truly moving from beginning to end. I felt his emmotions throughout the book. I'm looking forward to his nrxt book. Great work!!

First I have to say that Marilyn Nelson is a wonderful person. And I think she is one of the best poet's of her generation. Her poetry is great, and her book, _The Homeplace_ is one of those books that everyone should own. But even great poets can write mediocre poems. This collection is a series of short poems, usually a dramatic monologue of some sort, that together are supposed to make up the story of George Washington Carver's life (it includes pictures and little biographical footnotes). Pretty much the same thing she did for The Homeplace. It worked in The Homeplace, but not here. The problem isn't so much Nelson's skill as a poet (few are better than her), rather it is Carver's life. It just doesn't make good poetry, or at least not 60 poems. I understand Marilyn wants to tell us about Carver, but perhaps prose would have been a better way to go about it (that and this book seems to be marketed for young children--I don't think they can fully appreciate the nuances of Nelson's poetry or Carver's life). That said, there are several good poems in the book, "Clay" and "Cafeteria Food" being my personal favorites. Well, not every collection is going to be great (look at Frost's later books), so I eagerly await the next book from Marilyn Nelson, be it poetry, essays, or fiction.

This biography that won both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor is an awe inspiring book. Nelson tells the story of George Washington Carver's life through a series of poems that act like snapshots in a photo album. She begins with a poem about Carver and his mother being stolen from their owner when they were slaves. John Bentley is sent after them but can only find baby George who he returns to the Carvers who raise him with his brother Jim. The poems go on to tell of Carver's search for education, his resourcefulness, and his spirituality. Different poems describe his artistic abilities, his studies of botany, his appreciation for all of nature, his artistic nature, and his dedication to his students and all of his people. The book traces his life from its beginning in slavery to his years in college and as an instructor at the Tuskegee Institute. Nelson's poems describe the life of an amazing genius who is too often overlooked as simply the inventor of peanut butter. Each poem acts as frame in the film of Carver's life. The poems work together to tell the story, but each poem can also stand on its own as a photograph of a moment from an amazing life. The historical footnotes in the text help to clarify the poems and the photographs of Carver, his family and friends, his creations, etc. help to create a better understanding of this incredible man.

i really enjoyed this collection of poems by george washington carver! i have plans to be a teacher when i finish college and i think that i will use this book in my teaching plans! the poetry is basic at times so that most any student will be able to understand and yet it has a deepness that will require some thought on behalf of the students. i recommend this book to anyone who enjoys poetry, history, or teaching. i have put this book on my wish list with hope that someone will but it as a christmas gift for me. that is how much i liked carver's work. kudos to mrs. nelson for putting the collection together and getting it published. i can clearly see why carver a life in poems won the newberry award.

Show and Tell by Nelson George is an erotic and sensual storyline about dating in the new Millennium. Millie and Dean are a typical African-American buppy couple...at least on the surface. Both of them enjoy getting sum sumthin and some serious freaking, unfortunately its not necessarily with each other. George explores uncharted territory as he takes the reader into the world of cybersex with wicked emails and erotic chat rooms. While Millie is busy experiencing voyeurism in the Internet chatworld, Dean is busy knocking boots with a mysterious character named Bee Cole. What evolves for both Dean and Millie is a world of secret desires, fantasies, forbidden fruit, lust, deceit and jealousy. Will these two engaged love birds make it down the aisle to wedding bliss? Check out George's latest book and find out.

Show and Tell is a witty and entertaining read that I devoured in one sitting. If you're looking for a quick, easy read, with eroticism from a male point-of-view, then check out Show and Tell by Nelson George.

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This book is muy caliente! In "Show and Tell", Nelson George introduces us to Drew, an upwardly mobile, thirty-something daytime talk show producer. At the outset, Drew seems happy and satisfied with both his career and his relationship with Millie, a successful Internet entrepeneur. When Millie's work calls for an extended roadtrip across the country, Drew's personal life takes an unexpected turn when he meets and freaks Bee, a sexy mystery woman. Almost simulataneously, Drew also finds himself directed to spice up the talk show's segments by focusing on sexual topics in a bid to gain higher ratings.

As Drew's professional and personal lives become satured with all things sexual, havoc ensues: relationships are damaged, careers are jeapordized, and skeletons come rattling out of more than a couple of closets. Very juicy stuff!

I enjoyed the various twists and turns the story took as it unfolded, and the sex scenes were spicy and erotic without being salacious. Although the ending was a little too pat, this book kept me thoroughly entertained - I read it in one sitting.

If you like your fiction a little on the saucy, racy side, read this book. You won't be disappointed.

I loved reading Show & Tell. It's the kind of story where you're not sure where it's going, but the more you read, the more your mouth drops open due to all the fantastic plot twists and non-stop action. In this novel, Nelson George did an excellent job with this sexy, fast paced, intense, and freshly written story that's both humorous and intelligent. Main character Dean Chance works in the television industry and he loves to have sex...not just the boring, routine kind of sex but the 'what-can-i-do-to-twist-my-body-differently-tonight' kind of sex. His lust and sexual choices cause him to endure terrifying consequences. Between his girl, Millie, and the seductive, Bee Cole, there are quite a few 'out there' characters in this book, but they all contribute to make this a fun-filled story that will have you fascinated and shocked and maybe even fantasizing.

If a book can grab me within the first 50 pages, then I'm hooked. With URBAN ROMANCE, it took a little longer to get the story going, but because I paid for the book, I decided to keep going. It definitely got better, but it would have been better to not spend so much time on slow introductions of the major players. Sometimes, that can wear the story down quicker than a three course meal. Still, a good book

In his first novel nelson george tells a tale of young love, lost and found amongst youb urban Black professionals in New york City. George does a fine job at reaching beneath the surface of his character and making them feel real. He also didn't allow the plot to become entirely predictable. He also gets points for writing about the beginings of hip hop culture. A very enjoyable first novel.

This is the first book I have read by Nelson George. I must say it was quite interesting. I now look forward to reading his other books, hoping to get the same joy I did out of this one. You go Nelson!

I have always admired the business savvy Russell Simmons. However, I am a forty-something mother whose son has adopted the hip hop culture. I praise this book because it gave me a clear understanding and appreciation for hip hop, that I did not have in the beginning. The book covers his life, the music indusry and business. I really enjoyed this book and highly recomend it to parents that just don't understand. It also contains some nice photos from Russell's personal collection.

When I first started reading this book there became a point when I wanted to stop because of the writing being so horrible. Russell Simmons uses so much profanity and I know that he believes that he is being real by doing so much cursing. However, at the same time the usage of so much profanity shows a lack of creativity in the usage of the English language.

However, in the middle of book the until the end of it Mr. Simmons gave us some valuable information about how the big parent record companies really don't want to see companies like Def Jam, Uptown, and other companies that specialize in producing hip hop artists to succeed. In the same aspect Russell Simmons sheds some light on Andre Harrell firing Puff Daddy from Uptown records and how the big executives at MCA did not like Puffy or Biggie Smalls levels of success which was too great for the executives over at MCA to handle. The book is a must read for all people aspiring to enter the music game period and how recording artists are really at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to points, royalties (money) and most of all respect.

This book was really good, but Russell kept jumping back and forth in time which confused me a great deal. Nevertheless just because this book was poorly written does not take away that Russell Simmons is a genius and great role model for a lot of us to look up to for guidance. This book has given me a higher level of respect for Mr. Simmons and the hip hop world, which I was already a big fan of many artists like LL Cool J, De la Soul, NAS, Jay-Z, Tupac, Biggie, Queen Latifah, Mc Lyte, Jungle Brothers, Tribe Called Quest and I could go on for hours listing artists that just move me whenever I hear them.

i found the book to be a strong read about a person who built a businessandmanaged to keep ot successful and afloat for a long time. i critisize some of his remarks regarding how hip hop violence was not instigated by the music itself. when i read that i remember being at ozzy concerts years ago and he would instigate people to go crazy. there is music that pushed people to explode and go nuts. hip hop is that type of music. like it or not, thats why i like listening to it. an impressive read in a simple format.

SEDUCED took it's time to get where it was going, but when it did, it made up for it's slow pace with gripping story and complex characterization. Not one of the best book that I have read, it gripped me with it's world of music and success and how it doesn't always mix. All in all, it turned out to be a good book.

Although I was familiar with Nelson George as an author, this was my first time reading one of his books. I was thoroughly impressed. Being from the New York area and being close in age to the main character, I could easily relate to the story. The story also interestingly chronicles the growth of D. Harper, the main character. If you think you'll enjoy reading about the music industry and New York in the late 70s, the 80s and early 90s with glimpses of the New York club scene, you'll love this book.

This is a very hip book. It takes a slice of americana that isn't written about very often. It was a breezy well written believable story of life in urban african-american society. I'm reading Urban Romance now!!!.

I received this book as a Christmas gift and wasn't dissapointed at all. I wish that Mr. Nelson would have been more in depth in his book because I was still a child when hip hop blossomed and lived in upstate New York so I have no firsthand knowledge of what hip hop was like back in the day. All I knew was what MTV allowed me to see on Yo! MTV Raps. So for the people who were not old enough to go to Run DMC,LL or other pioneers' concerts and who didn't live in the South Bronx a more in depth look at hip hop's beginning is needed. Also a lot of the musical industry terminology and speak should've been elaborated for those of us who are not in the music industry. Despite these shortcomings the book was still a decent read. The quality of the book will force me to read a more in depth book about hip hop to fill in the blanks. Overall this is a good book and anyone who claims they are interested in hip hop should read it. To the reader who says that if you don't play your old records or are a trendy fan you shouldn't read that who are you to judge anyone's musical taste and loyalty to hip hop? I believe the trendy fans album sales count also. Peace

Nelson George, possibly the most underrated music writer of our time, has done it again. "Hip Hop America" is a worthy successor to his classic "Death of Rhythm & Blues". If you're some [like me] who has never taken rap music seriously before, Nelson will make you sit up and take notice. Like Bill Rhoden in the NY Times, Nelson George may not be someone you always agree with, but he is a writer who commands respect and attention. His recent nomination for the National Book Critics Circle Award for "Hip Hop" is all the evidence you need.

One of America's foremost hip-hop journalists, this book is essential to understanding both the positives and negatives of hip-hop music in both its past and present forms. George displays an excellent knowledge of both street and music industry politics in discussing a musical genre all too commonly lacking enough intellectualism. Understandable for everyone from the button down white collar worker of Wall Street to the average street thug, this book is recommended reading for both those knowledgable with hip-hop and those who are not.

On the one hand, this book is an important one, given the scarcity of serious discussions of the role of race in basketball history. On the other, the renown and talented critic of jazz music and insightful commentator on black culture does not here comfortably wear the cloak of a sports historian. This book is full of dozens upon dozens of errors and infelicities (uncorrected from the first edition) of both a typographical (excusable if bothersome) and historical (inexcusable) nature. For an opening taste I note only the following: Jabbar was not traded to the Lakers in 1977 (it was 1975), Bernard King did not play for the Lakers (though he did for just about everyone else), Harold Seymour wrote a classic baseball (not basketball) history, Phog Allen did not coach at Kansas for only one decade, Cincinnati did not finally win the NCAA crown in 1962 (it was 1961), it was the NBA Chicago Packers (not Zephyrs) in 1961, Jordan played (not missed) only 18 games in 1985-86, it was Miss State and not Ole Miss that broke racial ground against Loyola in the 1963 NCAAs, UK's Baron Rupp won 3 not 2 NCAA crowns, Jackie Robinson was a baseball and not basketball hall-of-famer, Hank Luisetti pioneered one-handed shooting and not jump shooting, Frank McGuire is not Al McGuire's uncle, the NY Rens joined the NBL and not the ABL as the Dayton Rens, Guy Rodgers starred for Temple and not Villanova, and James Thurber certainly did not write his poem "The Big O" about Oscar Robertson. And this is just for starters. George's social conclusions are sometimes open to serious question, given the sloppiness of his historical research.

I can concur with the previous reader, there are too may factual errors to allow for this book to be considered great. I have followed Nelson's career for sometime now and I have found his writings to be very good and factual. However, I am a firm believer that writers should stick to topics/subjects that they are more familiar with. It is obvious from the many errors, that Nelson doesn't have a firm grasp of the history of African-Americans in basketball.

Additionally, I found the first half of the book, up to chapter six, to be the most interesting. As for the remaining four chapters, the information Nelson wrote about has been communicated via the many mediums of media (television, print, radio) over and over again. I consider myself to be an avid basketball fan and historian, however, I would still like to learn something new and that didn't happen with the last four chapters.

Overall the book is a good buy for the average basketball fan but not for the novice, in particular, African-Americans.

Nelson George is a brilliant, articulate, sardonic, insightful author and a wonderful man. Anyone who has a profound appreciation of minority history and/or the game of basketball will thoroughly enjoy this well-written, well-researched masterpiece. Amen.