Be a King

Be a King
Author: Carole Boston Weatherford
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681191954

With poetic text and dynamic art, award-winning creators Carole Boston Weatherford and James E. Ransome use key moments from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life to inspire future generations to stand up for what's right, make the world a better place, and be a King. You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, this engaging story highlights principles that readers today can emulate in their own lives. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.

To Be a King

To Be a King
Author: Gunner A. Lindbloom
Publisher:
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2017-04-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781520399942

Omnio "King" Falcone is the grandson of Don "The Butcher" Falcone, the feared and powerful boss of Detroit's reclusive Mafia faction, known simply as the "Syndicate." As the last Falcone, King is the heir-apparent to his grandfather's throne. Except there is one problem. A big one. He is a "difetto," not of pure Sicilian blood. As a result, he has been ostracized by much of the Syndicate. Even worse, the Commission, a secret pantheon of Mafia Bosses from all over the country, has named his Machiavellian uncle the new Boss.But King is a brilliant tactician. Even with the odds stacked against him, he rises through the Syndicate ranks. Many of the Family capos have grown to respect and fear him, for he commands a faithful crew of ambitious young wiseguys who have sworn their lives to him.After years of methodical planning and forming strategic alliances, King is on the brink of finally being accepted by the Commission when a beautiful young Mafia princess arrives into town from Sicily. Smitten, he decides he must have her as his own. Unfortunately, his arch nemesis--his nefarious cousin Anthony--has already laid claim to her. A war for her affection ensues. When the smoke clears, King is left serving a life sentence in a Federal prison, while Anthony is elevated to Syndicate underboss, ranked second only to his father, the Syndicate's new "Capo di tutti Capi," Boss of all Bosses.But Don Falcone is a crafty tactician himself. He has kept a favor on the books for over fifty years, and when he finally calls it in, King emerges from prison a free man. Read on and see what it takes... TO BE A KING!

Becoming a King

Becoming a King
Author: Morgan Snyder
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0785232125

What does power and responsibility look like for Christian men in our world today? Becoming a King offers men a guide to becoming one to whom God can entrust his kingdom. Journey with Morgan Snyder as he walks alongside men (and the women who love and encourage them) to rediscover the path of inner transformation. Becoming a King is an invitation into a radical reconstruction of much of what we’ve come to believe about God, masculinity, and the meaning of life. Curated and distilled over more than two decades and drawn from the lives of more than seventy-five men, Morgan shares his discovery of an ancient and reliable path to restoring and becoming the kind of man who can wield power for good. With examples from the lives of the great heroes of faith as well as wise men from Morgan’s own life, break through doubt and discover the power of restoration. In Becoming a King, you will: Reconstruct your understanding of masculinity and who God truly intended you to be Learn to become a man of unshakable strength and courage Reclaim your identity, integrity, and purpose Traveling this path isn’t easy. But the heroic journey detailed within the pages of Becoming a King leads to real life—to men becoming as solid and mighty as oak trees, teeming with strength and courage to bring healing to a hurting world; and to sons, husbands, brothers, and friends becoming the kind of kings to whom God can entrust his kingdom.

To Be a King

To Be a King
Author: Gunner Alan Lindbloom
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-11
Genre: Detroit (Mich.)
ISBN: 9781521254073

After eight years, Omnio "King" Falcone emerges from prison a free man, having received a rare presidential pardon. When he returns home to Detroit, he learns that the Syndicate has begun to fracture under the poor leadership of his nefarious Uncle Leoni. Some of the Families are now posturing against each other for rackets and territories. The Commission Bosses are nervous, because they have invested millions into a pair of new Detroit casinos. Something must be done before a war erupts over who should become the city's next Boss of Boss, so they turn to King for help.During his time in prison, King become close with several high-ranking Bosses from around the country. One of them, a powerful caporegime from the New York's Columbo Family, has agreed to help him carry out a plan that can earn him a place at the top of the Detroit Syndicate, while at the same time leave some of the most powerful Mafia dons in the entire country indebted to him. One of the Syndicate Bosses sees his vision for the future, and has aligned himself with him. But there is deception everywhere. Even some of his own family want him dead.The stakes are high. The risks are great. But the rewards are even greater. Can King Falcone execute a coup d'etat and seize control of the Syndicate? Or will he incite an all-out Motor City mob war? Can he overcome his own mixed blood and earn the right to his grandfather's throne, or will he be banished from the Family? Read on, and see what it takes... TO BE A KING!

To Be a King (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #11)

To Be a King (Guardians of Ga'Hoole #11)
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545283426

The eleventh title in this best-selling series brings Hoole to kingship and the legends to fulfilment signaling a return to the adventures of Coryn, Soren and the Band.In this final book of the Legends trilogy Hoole reclaims the thrown of his father and goes on to wage a war against the forces of chaos, greed and oppression led by the powerful warlord-tyrants. Grank, the first collier, uses his skills with fire and metals to forge weapons for battle. With great trepidation Hoole uses the power of the Ember in the final, decisive battle and wins. At the dawn of a new ear of peace, Hoole searches for the ideal place to establish not a kingdom but an order of free owls and finds the Great Tree. (continued)

Becoming a King Study Guide

Becoming a King Study Guide
Author: Morgan Snyder
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310115256

Enter a radical reconstruction of what we've learned to believe about God and masculinity. The Becoming A King Study Guide is an invitation to enter a rare and remarkable fellowship of like-hearted men. It's a call to have honest conversations about what power and responsibility look like for men in our world today. It's a journey to rediscover your kingship in Christ and the narrow path that leads to this inner transformation. In this six-session video Bible study, journey with Morgan into a process that helps men discover and recover: Our true courage Our vulnerability God's design and desire to empower us in his Kingdom. It is God's intention to entrust us to participate in the ongoing creativity of the universe. Yet, even a glance at our history and the world around us shows that the story of most men who are entrusted with power is a story of self-harm and harm of those under their care. What's gone wrong? When can you entrust a man with power as God intended? When we take a deeper look at the external problems around us, we begin to see that the problems lie rooted within our own souls. Despite that, there is hope. Curated and distilled over more than two decades, and mined from the lives of over seventy-five sages who have gone before us, Morgan shares what he discovered: an ancient and reliable path to restoring the heart of a man and becoming the kind of man who can wield power for good. This study includes video notes, group discussion questions, and between-session personal study for each session. Sessions include: Becoming Powerful Becoming a Son Becoming the Man You Were Born to Be Becoming a Generalist The Way of Becoming Becoming a King Designed for use with the Becoming a King Video Study (9780310115267), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

She Would Be King

She Would Be King
Author: Wayétu Moore
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1555978681

A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history—a dazzling retelling of Liberia’s formation Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper, and left for dead, but still she survives. June Dey, raised on a plantation in Virginia, hides his unusual strength until a confrontation with the overseer forces him to flee. Norman Aragon, the child of a white British colonizer and a Maroon slave from Jamaica, can fade from sight when the earth calls him. When the three meet in the settlement of Monrovia, their gifts help them salvage the tense relationship between the African American settlers and the indigenous tribes, as a new nation forms around them. Moore’s intermingling of history and magical realism finds voice not just in these three characters but also in the fleeting spirit of the wind, who embodies an ancient wisdom. “If she was not a woman,” the wind says of Gbessa, “she would be king.” In this vibrant story of the African diaspora, Moore, a talented storyteller and a daring writer, illuminates with radiant and exacting prose the tumultuous roots of a country inextricably bound to the United States. She Would Be King is a novel of profound depth set against a vast canvas and a transcendent debut from a major new author.

Once a King

Once a King
Author: Erin Summerill
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1328949974

A young king searches for a way to save his kingdom in this romantic fantasy from Erin Summerill, who was called "absolutely marvelous" by New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Aodren: A lonely, young king, searching for a way to dismantle his father's dark legacy. Lirra A girl with the power to control the wind, torn between duty and following her dreams For twenty years, Channelers--women with a magical ability--have been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. But decades of hatred can't be overcome by issuing decrees, and rumors of a deadly Channeler-made substance are only fueling people's fears. Lirra has every reason to distrust Aodren. Yet when he asks for help to discover the truth behind the rumors, she can't say no. With Lirra by his side, Aodren sees a way forward for his people. But can he rewrite the mistakes of the past before his enemies destroy the world he's working so hard to rebuild? Erin Summerill returns with a high-stakes fantasy full of romance, magic, and revenge perfect for fans of Susan Dennard and C. J. Redwine.

Who Will Be King? Activity Book

Who Will Be King? Activity Book
Author: Stephanie Carmichael
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05
Genre: Christian life
ISBN: 9781925424485

"Who will be your king? this book will help you learn from the Bible how to answer that question. And you'll have lots of fun as you learn, with puzzles, quizzes and other cool stuff to do." --Back cover.