His first Comedy Book since Cosbyology. His observations of human nature are spot on!
His first Comedy Book since Cosbyology. Bill Cosby's observations of human nature are spot on! Over the past century\, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of one William H. Cosby\, Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media. Comedian\, actor\, producer\, author\, educator\, musician\, and activist\, he has done it all - with his own unique take and style. His years of playing Cliff Huxtable on one of the defining TV sitcoms of the 1980s\, The Cosby Show\, brought him into homes and hearts across the country\, and helped cement his standing as a comedic master.
In I DIDN'T ASK TO BE BORN\, Bill Cosby comes off the stage and onto the page with a hilarious new book of observations that are sure to become instant classics. In the tradition of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids\, Cosby introduces a host of memorable new characters\, including Peanut Armhouse and Old Mother Harold. As he did in his bestselling books Fatherhood and Cosbyology\, the doctor of comedy holds forth on everything from first love to the Bible. Topics comically covered include\:
Missing Pages\: Cosby revisits the Bible for the first time since his famous Noah routine. This time he discusses how God worked with Adam to name 50\,000 species... They must have had a wonderful time. "\;If you look at some of the animal names I believe there's proof that God woke Adam up and Adam was startled."\;
Cosby's first date\, at age fifteen\, with Bernadette Johnson\, who was 'fine!'.
Grandfather Cosby deals with a grandchild who thinks of himself as Godzilla.
At age seventy-three\, Cosby deals with a defiant child who\, as an excuse to not clean her room\, says\: "\;I didn't ask to be born."\; - by saying neither did I.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/darrin-dewitt-hensonintimate-thoughts URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/darrin-dewitt-hensonintimate-thoughts SUMMARY:Darrin DeWitt Henson/Intimate Thoughts DESCRIPTION:Actor\, writer\, producer\, philanthropist and choreographer\, Darrin has been seen on many movies such as Soul Food\, and has worked with major artists such as Prince\, Michael Jackson and Usher to name a few...Join him for an evening of intimate thoughts...
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/no-big-deali-simply-shot-my-man-fourth-new-mystery-series-mosley URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/no-big-deali-simply-shot-my-man-fourth-new-mystery-series-mosley SUMMARY:Walter Mosley/All I Did was Shoot My Man. DESCRIPTION:No big Deal...I simply shot my man. The fourth in the New Mystery series from Mosley. In the latest and most surprising novel in Mosley's bestselling Leonid McGill series\, Leonid finds himself caught between his sins of the past and an all-too-vivid present\, in this gripping story of murder\, greed\, and retribution.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/various-authorscultural-ambassadors URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/various-authorscultural-ambassadors SUMMARY:Various Authors/Cultural Ambassadors DESCRIPTION:We kick of the month with a celebration and nod to the enormous history of our people. With an all star line up of our cultural ambassadors\, Moore Press presents the Rebirth of the Literary Cool. Join Jessica Care Moore\, Danny Simmons\, Asha Bandele and Khalid\, El-Hakim for a powerful evening of words and a celebration of 15 years of Moore Press.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/tionna-smallsmen-love-abuse URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/tionna-smallsmen-love-abuse SUMMARY:Tionna Smalls/Men Love Abuse DESCRIPTION:Following up on her successful\, award winning book\, "\;Girl\, Get Your Mind Right!"\;\, Smalls\, the Relationship Advisor on season 1 and 2 of What Chilli Wants\, is tackling the issue of nice girls finishing last. "\;Men Love Abuse"\; is a honest book helping women become strong when dating a man by telling them not to call too much or to not to take any crap from a man. Smalls philosophy is\, "\;be a bitch and you will get hitched."\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/william-parrishmaking-bold-moves URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/william-parrishmaking-bold-moves SUMMARY:William Parrish/Making Bold Moves DESCRIPTION:Making Bold Moves\: Creating Multimillion-Dollar Success in 500 Days or Less! is the first in a series of motivational books geared toward inspiring entrepreneurs\, business owners\, industry executives and anyone dreaming of creating major success in their lives. The book is part "\;how-to"\; and part business biography\, serving as a "\;how-about ™\,"\; combining elements of an instructional road map with rich anecdotes about William S. Parrish\, Jr.'s real life business journey and personal story.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T210000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/keith-holmesblack-inventors URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/keith-holmesblack-inventors SUMMARY:Keith Holmes/Black Inventors DESCRIPTION:This book documents a number of inventions\, patents and labor saving devices conceived by Black inventors from over 70 countries. Among many other inventions\, pre-enslaved Africans\, developed agricultural tools\, building materials\, medicinal herbs\, cloth and weapons. Although historical documents emphasize that millions of Black people arrived in Canada\, the Caribbean\, Central and South America and the United States under slavery's yoke\, it is relatively unknown that thousands of Africans and their descendants developed numerous labor-saving devices and inventions that spawned companies which generated money and jobs\, worldwide. While most authors focus primarily on American and European inventors\, Keith Holmes introduces inventions\, both past and present\, that Black people\, developed and patented globally and multiculturally.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T190000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/queens-chapter-links-cheryl-willsafrican-american-read-offsite-york-college URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/queens-chapter-links-cheryl-willsafrican-american-read-offsite-york-college SUMMARY:Queens Chapter Links & Cheryl Wills/African American Read-In (Offsite at York College) DESCRIPTION:23rd annual "\;African American Read-In"\; on Sunday\, February 5\, 2012 2\:00pm - 5pm York College Faculty Dining Room 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica\, NY 11451
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/full-forcenot-just-house-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/full-forcenot-just-house-party SUMMARY:Full Force/Not Just a House Party DESCRIPTION:The George Brothers talk about their personal lives\, their ups and downs\, life in the crazy music and entertainment industry\, their contribution in helping to create Full Force\, their experiences in the movies they've acted in\, most notably the "\;House Party"\; movies and more...but keep in mind...everything in their lives is "\;NOT just a House Party"\; REAL BROTHERS. REAL MUSIC BUSINESS. REAL DRAMA. REAL LIFE!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/ilichi-leecall-sedona URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/ilichi-leecall-sedona SUMMARY:Ilchi Lee/Call of Sedona DESCRIPTION:In Ilchi Lee's newest book\, start a journey of spiritual growth and awakening as you follow him in his discovery of the wonders of Sedona\, Arizona\, a place steeped in earth wisdom. Release the past on the banks of Oak Creek and find a vision of the future among the red rock mountains dotted with cacti and juniper. You will find profound insights about making a true connection with your heart and nature\, as well as much practical guidance for experiencing the spirit of Sedona.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/carla-petersonblack-gotham URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/carla-petersonblack-gotham SUMMARY:Carla Peterson/Black Gotham DESCRIPTION:Part detective tale\, part social and cultural narrative\,Black Gotham is Carla Peterson's riveting account of her quest to reconstruct the lives of her nineteenth-century ancestors. As she shares their stories and those of their friends\, neighbors\, and business associates\, she illuminates the greater history of African-American elites in New York City.
Black Gotham challenges many of the accepted "\;truths"\; about African-American history\, including the assumption that the phrase "\;nineteenth-century black Americans"\; means enslaved people\, that "\;New York state before the Civil War"\; refers to a place of freedom\, and that a black elite did not exist until the twentieth century. Carla L. Peterson is professor of English at the University of Maryland\, College Park. She is the author of"\;Doers of the Word"\;\: African-American Women Speakers and Writers in the North\, 1830-1880.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T190000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/iman-cosmeticscelebration-beauty-through-ages URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/iman-cosmeticscelebration-beauty-through-ages SUMMARY:Iman Cosmetics/Celebration of Beauty through the Ages DESCRIPTION:What better than a celebration of beauty in this the month of love. Join the experts of Iman cosmetics as they discuss beauty through the ages. Get Make overs from their celebrity Make up artists (2-4PM) YOU MUST SIGN UP AT HUE-MAN for this. Pick up a sign up sheet or call in. Following the GM of Iman Cosmetics\, Desiree will join fitness expert Madeline and Terahshea McCray in an discussion of what it really means to be beautiful from the inside out. A FUN EVENING.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/melodie-homerfrom-where-i-stand URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/melodie-homerfrom-where-i-stand SUMMARY:Melodie Homer/From Where I Stand DESCRIPTION:A decade after September 11\, 2001\, the nation continues to mourn what was lost\: nearly 3\,000 lives\, and the innocence of a nation that will forever be changed. LeRoy W. Homer\, Jr. was the first officer and co-pilot of United Flight 93\; the morning of September 11\, the flight was diverted to Washington\, D.C.\, before crashing into a deserted field. Had it not been for the heroic efforts of crew members such as LeRoy\, the plane would have crashed into its intended target--the U.S. Capitol--destroying more lives and the symbol of a nation united. In From Where I Stand\, Homer's wife Melodie chronicles the events of that day and the "\;new normal"\; that ensued\: media calling for a quote every time a story broke related to September 11\; raising children while living with post-traumatic stress disorder\; and standing up to LeRoy's employer\, United Airlines. The last ten years have been a daily struggle\, yet as Melodie proves in this ultimately uplifting journey\, "\;there is a better future ahead."\;
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/marva-allensky-gallery-panel-moderator-sharifa-rhodes-pittsharlem-nowhere-nana-ekua-brew-hammo URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/marva-allensky-gallery-panel-moderator-sharifa-rhodes-pittsharlem-nowhere-nana-ekua-brew-hammo SUMMARY:Marva Allen/Sky Gallery Panel Moderator\, Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts/Harlem is Nowhere\, & Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond/Powder Necklace (Offsite Sky Gallery in Brooklyn) DESCRIPTION:Marva Allen will Moderate a Panel at Sky Gallery in Brooklyn
with the authors of Harlem is Nowhere Sherifa Rhodes-Pitts and Powder Necklace Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T091619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T230000Z UID:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/quincy-troupeerrancities URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.huemanbookstore.com/event/quincy-troupeerrancities SUMMARY:Quincy Troupe/Errancities DESCRIPTION:Troupe is an innovator of form and tone who shifts quickly from a lofty\, elegiac mode into burlesque or smoky\, jazzed-down pop phraseology."\;--"\;Publishers Weekly"\;
"\;Troupe's poems are exuberant and passionate outpourings with driving\, syncopated rhythms and improvisatory riffs of colorful language."\;--"\;Star Tribune "\;(Minneapolis)
Coined with the French word errance "\;to wander"\; in mind\, these poems rove through ancient Yoruba to the streets of Harlem to the tropical heat of Guadeloupe and emerge with a new vocabulary for the transformations of the physical\, philosophical\, and musical worlds. Known for his long lyrical narrative poems and invocation of the oral tradition\, Quincy Troupe captures the histories and deaths of Michael Jackson and Miles Davis\, celebrating both their accomplishments and contradictions. This collection embraces the improvisation of a soul as it offers a paen to the possibilities of poetry.
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