“Hip Hop Made” is a poetic journey to and through the history of Hip Hop and its culture written by Bronx native, El Davíd. The reader is taken on a drop top ride through verse and flow with images and excerpts from some of Hip Hop’s earliest and hottest tracks.

This book will be a beacon of hope for those who suffer from anxiety, to know they are not alone, and that anxiety is not a “STOP” Sign. This anthology will send a clear message to the non-anxious, that the anxious are normal people that go through this turbulent reality, warping through time to see the worst, in order to create the best. This anthology is not only a great compilation of poetry that witll stand the test of time, but will also serve as a cornerstone for poets and artists th...

In an effort to further highlight the great talent of the Bronx and in honor of the Premier Poetry Series in the Brons, Smokin' Word,we proudly bring to you, “The BX Files,” a collection of poetry from some of the most amazing Bronx artists and writers. Smokin' Word has opened its doors to many up and coming Poets and musical artists in order to keep these arts alive in the Bronx. We are proud to highlight some of these Smokin' Word artists with this amazing anthology that is sure to be a ...

This collection of poetry and prose dives into the haunting wickedness, both perceived and imagined, that stems from intergenerational Caribbean folklore and New York City urban legend. Here abusive husbands, vengeful wives, and the restless spirits of great-grandmothers teach terrifying lessons when the balance between good and evil is pressed up against the wall and El Cuco comes to call. EL Davíd and Meléndez siphon the supernatural and the sensationalized from everyday God -fearing bar...

This is the Nativity story writ large and from a historically silent perspective: Joseph's. Now, if not for the first time in the best way, he is presented as man in all respects in a singularly unique position. Never quite secure in his role he bears up under the enormous load that love has commanded him to bear and he grows under the burden. The cost of his peculiar walk with God? Home, family, near-death experience, alienation, isolation, poverty and (as he sees them) kidnapping wise me...

A Christmas Angel is hard at work and so a well-to-do boy hurrying home on his usual route to enjoy a lavish Christmas with his family suddenly finds himself on a strange road hes never seen before. He comes upon a poor family with no means to have Christmas at all. Realizing he is lost and late for Christmas dinner he consults his timepiece and finds some extra coin in his pocket. He realizes he has the means to help with a gift but he doesnt want to miss his own Christmas! Does he stay a...

This book-study and a brief explanatory note I address to those clear-headed patriots of Israel who are not only in words but also in fact fighting for the safe living of the long-suffering people of Israel on the land of their fathers – in the State of Israel and in the places where they were scattered – across the planet Earth.Second edition, corrected and supplemented.

The Hold Steady's beloved song of stick-to-itiveness and positivity is adapted into a beautiful children's book about the social life of a humble armadilloSTAY POSITIVE is a charming children's picture book based on The Hold Steady song of the same name. The title track of the band's fourth album (released in 2008), "Stay Positive" is a call to arms to stand strong and persevere during trying times. The song remains a fan favorite...

Maximilian is a prince who loves to talk: No topic is too small, no story too boring. Max's brothers are the opposite--the less said the better. When the king and queen go on a trip and leave the brothers alone, the 3 princes put a spell on Max that limits him to speaking only 9 words at a time. The brothers are delighted: peace and quiet at last! But when a fearsome dignitary arrives, they realize the true value of their brother's insatiable need for information. A cautionary tale and a t...

Entrepreneur Ramy El-Batrawi answers the question Can You Think and Grow Rich? with a resounding Yes! Throughout a journey of 48 years during which he lost and regained his fortune more than once, the author applied the principles of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich to achieve the extraordinary success that creates an extraordinary life.Ramy left home at 12 and never looked back, continuing on a path that led to business deals with the most influential millionaires and billionai...

Mohamed El-Bachiri is a Muslim. He lost his wife Loubna in the Brussels bombing of March 2016 – a young woman murdered by a fanatical jihadist. Mohamed was left to bring up their three sons on his own.Instead of hating or collapsing into grief, he put together a short book of reflections on love, loss and the ways in which we can live together despite differences of religion and ideology.It is a plea for to...

I direct this book-study and brief explanatory note to those clear-headed Israeli patriots who are not only in words but also in deeds fighting for the safe living of long-suffering Israeli people on their fathers land - in the State of Israel and in the places of their living - on the planet Earth.