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FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 48 LAWS OF POWER 'The hip-hop entrepreneur book' Independent 'My favourite book' Tinchy Stryder 'a rich mine of ideas and information' Scotland on Sunday The ultimate hustle is to move freely between the street and corporate worlds, to find your flow and never stay locked in the same position. This is a manifesto for how to operate in the twenty-first century, where everything has been turned on its head. Building on the runaway success of Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power (almost five million copies sold), the 'modern Machiavelli' teams up with rapper 50 Cent to show how the power game of success can be played to your advantage. Drawing on the lore of gangsters, hustlers, and hip-hop artists, as well as 50 Cent's business and artistic dealings, the authors present the 'Laws of 50', revealing how to become a master strategist and supreme realist. Success comes from seeking an advantage in each and every encounter, and The 50th Law offers indispensable advice on how to win in business - and in life.

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent''s story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50''s unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costsand behold the riches of the American Dream.

Thirteen-year-old Butterball doesn''t have much going for him. He''s teased mercilessly about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to and wishes he still lived with his dad in the city. And now he''s stuck talking to a totally out-of-touch therapist named Liz. Liz tries to uncover what happened that day on the playground - a day that landed one kid in the hospital and Butterball in detention. Butterball refuses to let her in on the truth, and while he evades her questions, he takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him into the playground bully he is today. This devastating yet ultimately redemptive story is told in voice-driven prose and accented with drawings and photographs, making it a natural successor to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Loosely inspired by 50 Cent''s own adolescence, and written with his fourteen-year-old son in mind, Playground is sure to captivate wide attention - and spark intense discussion.

Get fit like 50 Cent: The phenomenally fit superstar rapper reveals his strategic six-week workout plan for achieving a ripped body—and developing the mental toughness to stay in shape for a lifetime.Survival is a recurring theme of 50 Cent’s lyrics, and his life. That’s why, with obesity rates soaring and fitness levels declining, he wants to give everyone an all-access pass to his premium plan for lifelong fitness. In Formula 50, the mega-successful entertainer and entrepreneur unleashes the power of metabolic resistance training (MRT), the key ingredient that has helped him achieve the famously buff physique that makes his music videos sizzle.Through MRT, 50 Cent’s fitness plan breaks down the barriers between traditional weight training and cardio workouts, accelerating fat loss while building muscle and improving overall fitness. Designed for a six-week rollout for total mind-body transformation, the Formula 50 regimen builds willpower while it builds physical power. In addition to motivation, nutrition is another key element; readers will discover the unique dietary combinations that fuel 50 Cent’s workouts. Coauthored with Jeff O’Connell, health journalist and editor-in-chief at Bodybuilding.com (the world’s largest fitness website), the book delivers a payoff that goes beyond six-pack abs and flab-free pecs: This is a fitness plan that boosts energy, endurance, flexibility, and mobility. The result is a body you’ve always dreamed of—and the mindset to attain the rest of your dreams.

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent''s story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50''s unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs—and behold the riches of the American Dream.

The first time Sunni fell in love, it landed her in jail - facing forty years along with her so-called thug love, swearing on a stack of bibles that the drugs weren’t hers. When she got out of prison, she beat the odds by opening a one of a kind, 24-hour beauty salon where both money and gossip flowed freely. And although she now could afford a lavish lifestyle, all those riches didn’t keep her bed or body warm at night. Stanley “Trill” Johnson served five years in a high security prison for selling drugs, taking the rap for some other dude. Trill opted to keep his mouth shut and do his time—while envisioning the payback he’d deliver later on. While in prison, Trill’s ultra-sexy girlfriend and aspiring model Precious Pay took care of his son, knowing that when he got out of jail, he would owe her the high fashion lifestyle she always craved. Throughout this compelling story, they all discover the same hard truths about life on the streets: loyalty is a precious but scarce thing.

Seven is a twenty-eight-year-old ex-con living in Charlotte, North Carolina. An irresistible ladies’ man, he even managed to charm a female corrections officer while in prison—which led to her not only losing her job but also becoming pregnant with his child. Seven is trying to put his past behind him and make a new life for himself, earning an honest living. He looks for steady, meaningful employment, but unfortunately quickly realizes that toiling away at a day job won’t afford him the lifestyle to which he is accustomed. The drug game is all too tempting, and when he meets another ex-con named Ditty, the two are drawn to each other and consider going into a business where the payoff is big but the stakes are high…and possibly deadly.

The seven Davis brothers made a promise to their mother on her deathbed: they would each make something of their lives. And they vowed they would watch over eighteen-year-old Zabu Davis, their baby brother. Intelligent, driven, and charismatic, Baby Brother had resisted the lure of Brooklyn street life and was headed for Stanford University on a pre-med scholarship. But on the eve of his departure for California, in a split second of blinding violence, his girlfriend is fatally shot and Baby Brother's life is thrown onto a tragic collision course. Soon, his devoted brothers follow a path of blood justice that will rock the city streets. Baby Brother was their pride and joy. Now, he's their reason to fight for vengeance.

Baby Brother, written with bestselling author Noire, features The Davis brothers—when the youngest, Davis, is hurt in an act of blinding violence the rest of the Davis brothers follow a path of blood and justice that rock the city streets.The seven Davis brothers made a promise to their mother on her deathbed: they would each make something of their lives. And they vowed they would watch over eighteen-year-old Zabu Davis, their baby brother. Intelligent, driven, and charismatic, Baby Brother had resisted the lure of Brooklyn street life and was headed for Stanford University on a pre-med scholarship. But on the eve of his departure for California, in a split second of blinding violence, Baby Brother''s life is thrown onto a tragic collision course. Soon, his devoted brothers follow a path of blood justice that will rock the city streets. Baby Brother was their pride and joy. Now, he''s their reason to fight for vengeance.

From hip hop kingpin and #1 New York Times bestselling author 50 Cent comes a novel that dares to tell the truth about the Life—the lovers, the haters, the guns, the money, the highs, the lows—The Street, for real. Trill Johnson has five years of jail time under his belt, two women trying to get inside his pants, and one mission: Get the suckers who sold him out. And get ’em good. Sunni James will do anything for Trill. Lie, cheat, steal. Even risk losing her successful beauty salon to save him from the mean streets of Richmond. Precious Pay will do anything for Trill, too. She cribbed his kid while he did his time; now she wants Trill to pay for the leg she lost in a robbery gone wrong. But when love is a lie, who do you trust? When the deals turn dirty, who do you betray? And when the guns start blazing, who’s going down?

Chyna is an eighteen year old stripper and her thirty two year old mother Roxy is a former member of the Chris Styles Crew (CSC), a powerful drug gang that controlled Harlem and the South Bronx in the late eighties and early nineties. Set in 2006, years after the demise of CSC, Roxy, the ultra sexy gangstress must find a new way to support her fast money lifestyle. She masterminds a successful Harlem based Gun Trafficking ring which she dubs Harlem Heat (hence heat is a slang word for guns). By any means necessary, the attractive high heel wearing mother-daughter duo of Roxy and Chyna are determined to keep Harlem Heat thriving and overcome anyone who crosses them, including; rivals, snitches, and the federal investigation that comes their way. The mother-daughter duo, soon find themselves on the run from the law. But during a night of heavy drinking and weed smoking, Roxy has a major lapse in her judgment that puts her daughter's loyalty to her to the ultimate test.

Thought provoking in some ways and menacing in others, DERELICT is a story about Johnny "Pooh" Thompson, a man who walks a wayward path in the free world; his own path towards self-destruction. Sure, there are tools and resources right under his nose, but it's up to him to access them. Through and through, there's a thin line that Pooh needs to walk between winning and losing, and he'll need to decide which his destiny is. In either instance, society sees Pooh as a derelict.

D.J. Hendrix is a charismatic and intelligent college grad ready to tackle the realities of adulthood. He returns home to enjoy one last summer in familiar surroundings before beginning his grind in the real world. However, things seldom go according to plan. After linking up with his childhood friends, his world takes an interesting turn and spins out of control as he finds himself at the center of a menacing money-making scheme. Though he has access to more cash than he'd ever imagined, things begin to worsen as growing troubles hit very close to home. He does his best to untangle the web of turmoil that he thrusts both his family and friends into but realizes he is no longer in control. As fate would have it, his future lays at the hand of one hard choice that has to be made. However, sacrificing your own life for another is a decision that few are prepared to make. The fact is that someone in "The League" has to go down. It's up to D.J. to decide who that someone is going to be.

NO GOING BACK Prince, Killa-E, Daddy-O, and Danny grew up together in the projects, moving crack and cocaine, and answering to Diego, the neighborhood drug lord. They were small-timers playing for low stakes - until Prince is introduced to a heroin connect. Overnight they go from soldiers to bosses, and their crew is held together by loyalty and love. But taking the reins of power comes at a high price. Now, with Diego at their back and a traitor in their midst, they find themselves between a kilo and a hard place, ready to spill blood to stay on top.

From hip hop kingpin and #1 New York Times bestselling author 50 Cent comes a gritty novel that dares to tell the truth about the Life on the Street: One man did his time…but now he wants payback. His Freedom Came with a Price. Who''s gonna hire an ex-con? That''s just one question facing Jamel Ross after he is released from seven years in the Federal Pen. But that''s not his only problem. There''s a probation officer watching his every move. There are the women in his life, who all want a part of him - his girlfriends and one very sexy psychologist who worked overtime on Jamel in prison. Then there''s the payback plan he''s been dreaming of, getting revenge on those who put him away. It''s a fine line between winning and losing, and Jamel must decide if the world will forever see him as a derelict, or if he will rise above the past. But someone has an agenda of his own - and he''s ready to take Jamel down at any price.

SHE''S ONE TOUGH MOTHER Roxy Reynolds learned the rules of the street nearly two decades ago as a low- level member of what was once New York City''s most powerful drug organization. She was also a mom at fourteen years old, and did what she had to do to raise her daughter, Chyna. Now Chyna''s all grown up, a stunningly beautiful exotic dancer with a baby girl of her own, while super-sexy Roxy is at the height of her power running Harlem Heat, a gun-trafficking ring. It''s a lucrative life- style some would do anything to have. And when former drug kingpin Panama Pete returns to the hood after serving fifteen years in prison, a spiral of violence traps Roxy and Chyna and has them running from the law - and running for their lives.

Heaven Diaz's abuela raised her to be a good Catholic girl, and on the outside, that's exactly what she appears to be. She has a successful career, a lovely home, and she lives in the lap of luxury with her new husband Ricardo, a successful businessman and the love of her life. Then a chance meeting with a sexy and manipulative woman named Gloria rocks Heaven's foundation to the core and almost overnight Heaven finds herself in the centre of a bloody drug war where nothing and no one is who they seem to be, especially not Heaven because when pushed too far, this good girl's wrath is deadly.

Meta Smith''s sexy, gritty Heaven''s Fury dares to tell the truth about The Life—the lovers, the haters, the guns, the money, for real.Heaven Diaz was raised by her abuela to be a good Catholic girl. But nothing—and no one—will mess with her life, or there will be hell to pay... With a fantastic career, a luxurious home, and a successful and adoring husband, Heaven has a lot to be thankful for. But a chance meeting with a sexy and manipulative woman changes her life almost overnight, pulling Heaven into a violent drug war—a battle she didn''t want but now can''t escape. What no one counted on is Heaven herself—for when this good girl gets pushed too far, her wrath is deadly.

The Diamond District, written with debut author Derrick Pledger, is about a diamond robbery that goes wrong.D.J.''s got an Ivy League diploma, the sexiest girl in the city, and the five best friends a dude could want. What he doesn''t have is cash. When his boy, Dre, steals some ice from a thug after a fight, D.J. comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme worth thousands of dollars. But in this high-stakes game, you don''t lie, cheat, and steal without paying the price, and after staring down the barrel of a handgun, D.J. learns a life lesson that college didn''t teach him. Now which will he choose—the straight and narrow or the streets?

Rapper 50 Cent has made it big in a very short space of time. Having been supported by Jam Master Jay, and produced by Dr Dre and Eminem, the rapper and poet has already experienced great success and critical acclaim for his anthemic single ''In Da Club'' and bestselling debut album. While some rappers just talk the talk, though, 50 has walked the walk, and this brilliant insight into who he is and where he came from is a must for all fans. Growing up in Jamaica, Queens, he was born to a 15-year-old drug-dealing mother -- she was killed in mysterious circumstances -- and took over the family business at the age of twelve. Living hard, he has been stabbed, shot nine times (one bullet in his face) and has survived a number of assassination attempts. He is a survivor, a man from the streets who has made it big-time without forgetting his roots. This is the inside story of a rap icon.

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 48 LAWS OF POWER ''The hip-hop entrepreneur book'' Independent ''My favourite book'' Tinchy Stryder ''a rich mine of ideas and information'' Scotland on Sunday The ultimate hustle is to move freely between the street and corporate worlds, to find your flow and never stay locked in the same position. This is a manifesto for how to operate in the twenty-first century, where everything has been turned on its head. Building on the runaway success of Robert Greene''s The 48 Laws of Power (almost five million copies sold), the ''modern Machiavelli'' teams up with rapper 50 Cent to show how the power game of success can be played to your advantage. Drawing on the lore of gangsters, hustlers, and hip-hop artists, as well as 50 Cent''s business and artistic dealings, the authors present the ''Laws of 50'', revealing how to become a master strategist and supreme realist. Success comes from seeking an advantage in each and every encounter, and The 50th Law offers indispensable advice on how to win in business - and in life.

Als Curtis Jackson 1975 im New Yorker Stadtteil Queens geboren, hat es 50 Cent in den bewegten Jahren seines bisherigen Lebens weit gebracht. Dabei wuchs er in ärmsten Verhältnissen auf. Seine Mutter war bei seiner Geburt 15 Jahre alt und Crack-Dealerin; acht Jahre später wurde sie umgebracht. "Drogenhändler waren mein Vorbild", sagt er, und so verwundert es nicht, dass er mit zwölf schon dealte und im Drogenkartell schnell Karriere machte. Mit 19 wurde er Vater, kurz darauf bekam er seinen ersten Plattenvertrag. Mit 25 überlebte er den Mordversuch eines rivalisierenden Dealers, um nach seiner Genesung einen Millionen Dollar schweren Plattenvertrag bei seinem Vorbild und Mentor Eminem zu unterschreiben. Heute ist er einer der erfolgreichsten Rapper weltweit. In seiner Autobiographie beschönigt 50 Cent nichts - sein Motto (und auch der Titel seines ersten Albums) lautet: "Get Rich Or Die Trying" - werde reich, oder stirb beim Versuch reich zu werden. Er wurde reich, sehr reich. Jetzt sagt er: "Ich schrieb dieses Buch, um die Welt, aus der ich komme, zu erklären. Viele mögen mich für zu jung halten, um schon über mein Leben zu reflektieren. Aber ich würde meine Gaben verschwenden, wenn ich die Aufmerksamkeit, die man mir schenkt, nicht dazu nutzen würde, Licht auf die Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen zu lenken, die letztlich zu dem führten, was ich sage, und zu der Musik, die ich mache." 50 Cent hat eine schonungslose Lebensgeschichte geschrieben. Es ist die Geschichte einer Generation, die keine Chancen hat. Es ist eine ehrliche und gewalttätige Geschichte, wie sie nur in den USA möglich ist. Es geht um eine Kindheit auf der Straße, um Drogen und Geld, um Leidenschaft und natürlich auch um Musik. 50 Cent ist als Rapper weltweit ein Idol. Als Buchautor zeigt er bemerkenswerte Talente: Denn er sprengt den üblichen Rahmen der Musikerautobiographie, weil er authentische Einblicke in eine amerikanische Realität liefert - in die HipHop-Kultur und ihre Verwurzelung auf den Straßen der Ghettos. In der Regel bekommt das Publikum von dieser Realität per MTV nur ein Zerrbild vermittelt. 50 Cent ist weltweit einer der erfolgreichsten Rapper. Sein Debütalbum, Get Rich Or Die Trying, verkaufte mehr als zwölf Millionen Exemplare. Vom Nachfolger, The Massacre, gingen innerhalb von vier Tagen 1,14 Millionen Kopien über die Ladentische. Auch in Europa und in Deutschland gelang 50 Cent der Durchmarsch an die Spitze; u.a. mit seinem Song "Candy Shop" führte er wochenlang die deutschen Hitparaden an.

Más cercano a Maquiavelo que a Dale Carnegie, este libro inteligente, que equipara la política del trabajo diario con la vida callejera, presenta enseñanzas útiles sobre cómo escapar de las expectativas de la sociedad y de los obstáculos que nuestros miedos nos siembran en el camino. Larry Getlen, The New York PostEscrito primordialmente como una guía para desarrollar prácticas exitosas de negocios, este libro también consigue conservar la esencia del habla y el espíritu callejeros. Library Journal