Download or read book The GIFT in the Odds by Jim Iyke Volume 1 written by Jim Iyke and published by CITSAP Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gift in the Odds is an exclusive inside look into the unconventional mind of one of Africa's most beloved celebrities, Jim Iyke. In this series, Jim brings his wit and candor to the fore as he shares his unique perspectives on some of the paramount issues in today's world. With his life and experiences as a backdrop, Jim points the searchlight on our traditions, patterns, and constraints. Notoriously elusive and reticent, Jim is well-known for his aversion to public exposure of his private life. With this series, Jim Iyke takes a step into the spotlight as he gives us an all-access pass to the momentous experiences of his life from childhood to date. In typical Jim Iyke fashion, The Gift in the Odds is bold, audacious, and unafraid to touch subjects usually considered too sensitive or taboo in traditional African societies. Walking Through Walls is the first Volume in Jim Iyke's groundbreaking new book series, The Gift in the Odds! Most people know Jim Iyke as a Nollywood Bad-boy Actor, but very few know the events that shaped him. Jim Iyke grew up as an only son in a family of girls in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the suburbs of Abuja. His dad's unconventional solutions to keeping his heir-apparent out of neighborhood gangs became the stimulus for the awakening of latent abilities that would form the backbone of one of Nollywood's most celebrated acting careers. As he grew up, Jim found out the hard way that the world was filled with people who would always try to take advantage of those who looked weaker, so he learned to stand for himself, fight for those who were weak and hone the power of his mind till it became a weapon. He became the dragon, always ready to spit fire and lash out when provoked. From simple beginnings, Jim surmounted the odds to become one of the most successful and highest-paid actors in Africa. On the heels of fame came controversy, and Jim's penchant for combative and roisterous behavior soon mirrored the villains, rogues and 'bad-boy' roles he played in movies. And so – the moniker 'The Bad Boy of Nollywood" was born. Walking Through Walls traces Jim's metamorphosis from a pre-teen misfit at odds with the polarities in his nature to a hell-raising firebrand with a taste for outrageous and scandalous behavior and finally to a philosophical, visionary entrepreneur with the world at his feet. It is a story of grit, determination and tenacity and how one man's determination to take charge of his life and reinvent his story became one of Africa's most remarkable success stories. Jim has gained a reputation as a lover and a fighter, and now he lets you in, as he draws back the curtain on how he became the Bad Boy of Nollywood and reveals Jim Iyke, as you've never seen him before! "I had experienced vulnerability and strength, often at the same time. I was intimately familiar with the chord of selflessness that often ran through the most 'villainous' acts. I knew the self-serving and narcissistic edge that tinged many 'altruistic' deeds. My life had taught me that every emotion, every character trait, and every single human being was an integral part of the big picture, and I felt honored to have a career that allowed me to thoroughly immerse myself in the shades of grey that mark the human experience." Jim Iyke, from 'Walking Through Walls'

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Download or read book Swallow written by Sefi Atta and published by Interlink Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1980s in Lagos, the government’s War Against Indiscipline and austerity measures are in full swing. A succession of unfortunate events leads Tolani, a bank secretary, to be persuaded by her roommate Rose to consider drug trafficking as a way to make a living. Tolani’s subsequent struggle with temptation forces her to reconsider her morality—and that of her mother Arike’s—as she embarks on a turbulent journey of self-discovery.

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Download or read book Competition Law and Economic Inequality written by Jan Broulík and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gap between the rich and poor is widening across the globe. This book explores whether this major societal challenge of our time can be addressed by the means of competition law. The primary goal of today's competition law is to ensure that market power does not lead to an inefficient production of goods and services. Nevertheless, even such efficiency-oriented curbing of market power may arguably contribute to the reduction of differences in how much people own and earn. Furthermore, many competition law regimes do take into account distributive considerations too. The chapters investigate the relationship between competition law and economic (in)equality from philosophical, historical, and economic perspectives. Their inquiries concern the conceptual foundations of competition law and doctrinal frameworks of individual jurisdictions, as well as specific problems and markets. As such, the book provides a novel and comprehensive overview of whether and how competition law can contribute to more equality in both developed and developing countries. The book is a must-read for researchers, public officials, judges, and practitioners within the competition law community. It will also appeal to anyone more broadly interested in issues of inequality and economic policy.

Download or read book The Igbo Intellectual Tradition written by G. Chuku and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking collection, leading historians, Africanists, and other scholars document the life and work of twelve Igbo intellectuals who, educated within European traditions, came to terms with the dominance of European thought while making significant contributions to African intellectual traditions.

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Download or read book Collected Short Stories written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, ‘Untouchable’, at the age of sixteen, and has written memorable fiction ever since. He is famous not only for his love of the hills, but for imbuing the countryside with life and vibrancy through moving descriptions. The simple people who inhabit his stories evoke sympathy and laughter in equal measure. This wonderful collection of seventy stories, including classics like ‘A Face in Dark’, ‘The Kitemaker’, ‘The Tunnel’, ‘The Room of Many Colours’, ‘Dust on the Mountain’ and ‘Times Stops at Shamli’, is a must-have for any bookshelf.

Download or read book The Stars Are Ageless written by Omoni Oboli and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman who chooses love. A daughter who must repay her mother's sacrifices. A filmmaker accused of stealing her own creation. A woman held up by faith, family and true friendship when her world is rocked to its very foundation. Omoni Oboli has played as many roles in life as she has on the big screen. But a movie ends and life goes on. The Stars are Ageless presents the true story of the woman hailed as "The Box Office Queen" of Nigerian cinema.These life experiences shaped Omoni into who she is, and promise that we will see much more from her.

Download or read book The Werewolf of Bamberg written by Oliver Pötzsch and published by HarperVia. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 1668 family vacation turns into a nightmare when a series of violent murders are thought to be the work of a werewolf.

Download or read book And Then There Were Crumbs written by Eve Calder and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s a talented pastry chef—with a secret recipe for solving crimes... WELCOME TO THE COOKIE HOUSE Kate McGuire’s life was sweet in Manhattan before she lost her restaurant job and fiancé both. But sometimes that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, and soon she finds herself starting from scratch in the island town of Coral Cay, Florida. It has everything she’s looking for: sunny beaches, friendly locals, and a Help Wanted sign in the bakery shop window. Once she convinces the shop’s crusty owner Sam Hepplewhite to hire her, Kate can’t tie on her apron fast enough. Little does she know that trouble, like warm dough, is on the rise. . . WHERE CRIMINALS GET THEIR JUST DESSERTS Stewart Lord is a real estate developer with a taste for a different type of dough: the green kind. He knows that he could make a killing by purchasing the Cookie House from Sam, who flat-out refuses to sell. But when Stewart turns up the heat on Sam—then turns up dead after eating a fresh batch of Sam’s cinnamon rolls—all eyes focus on the town’s beloved bakery. When the police arrest Sam for murder, Kate must somehow prove that her curmudgeonly boss is innocent. Enlisting the help of a team of lovable locals, Kate sets out to catch the real culprit with his hand in the cookie jar...before someone else gets burned. "This delightful cozy has memorable characters...and a satisfying plot twist." - Booklist

Download or read book The Call of the Spectacled Owl written by Patricia Woodruff and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoughtful travelogue of spiritual artist, Patricia Robin Woodruff and her photographer daughter, Coriander in the Amazon jungle, Iquitos and Lima, Peru. You feel like you are traveling, learning and laughing along with them as they explore the jungle animals and plants, native earth religions and history. There is a deep spiritual side to this journey: participating in a sacred medicine ritual with a shaman, learning about native plant remedies and exploring the mysterious pottery offerings and their shamanic aspects.

Download or read book Can You Action Past Your Devil s Advocate written by K. Abernathy and published by Xlibris. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provokes you to *rise up to the challenge and overcome; *lead you to fight for your life and your dreams; *point you to reach the top at your full potential, in full force. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator--a generator of new ideas and business processes for reward. Are you an existing, new, or upcoming entrepreneur? This book is an easy-to-read, relaxed, understandable body of work. A great book to assist in expounding one's vision to put all into action through twelve elaborated tips on what it takes to move forward. An undeniable source of motivation bursting with inspiration for the entrepreneurial mind. If you can get through this book, you can get through business. From the desk of an average member of society, "Can you action past your devil's advocate?" Jam-packed with success tips, famous quotes, and profiles of iconic successful leaders and mentors are the main takeaways. Let's get this body of work read so we can move on to excellence, creating our own success stories! "I noticed success started to come when I stopped looking for people to utilize my full potential and began to create my own opportunities." --K. Abernathy, entrepreneur, author

Download or read book Lone Fox Dancing written by Ruskin Bond and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over sixty years, for numerous readers--of all ages; in big cities, small towns and little hamlets--Ruskin Bond has been the best kind of companion. He has entertained, charmed and occasionally spooked us with his books and stories, and opened our eyes to the beauty of the everyday and the natural world. He has made us smile when our spirits are low, and steadied us when we've stumbled. Now, in this brilliantly readable autobiography--his book of books--one of India's greatest writers shows us the roots of everything he has written. He begins with a dream and a gentle haunting, before taking us to an idyllic childhood in Jamnagar by the Arabian Sea--where he composed his first poem--and New Delhi in the early 1940s--where he found material for his first short story. It was a brief period of happiness that ended with his parents' separation and the untimely death of his beloved father. A search for companionship and security, undercut by a fierce independence and a tendency for risk-taking, would inform every choice he made for the rest of his life. With effortless intimacy and candour, Bond recalls his boarding school days in Shimla and winter holidays in Dehradun, when he tried to come to terms with a sense of abandonment, made friends, discovered great books and found his true calling. Determined to be a writer, he spent four difficult years in England, from 1951 to 1955, and he writes poignantly of his loneliness there, even as he kept his promise to himself and produced a book--the classic novel of adolescence, The Room on the Roof. It was born of his longing for 'the atmosphere that was India'--the home he would return to even before the novel was published, taking a gamble that would prove to be the best decision he made. In the final, glorious section of the autobiography, he writes about losing his restlessness and settling down in the hills of Mussoorie, surrounded by generous trees, mist and sunshine, birdsong, elusive big cats, new friends and eccentrics--and a family that grew around him and made him its own. Full of anecdote, warmth and gentle wit; often deeply moving and always with a magnificent sense of time and place--and containing over fifty photographs, some of them never seen before--Lone Fox Dancing is a book of understated, enduring magic, like Ruskin Bond himself.

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