A series of biographies features an eclectic group of celebrated, often controversial figures of hip-hop music, exploring how they got their start in the music business, who and what inspired them, and how they've persevered through struggles and triumphs.

A series of biographies features an eclectic group of celebrated, often controversial figures of hip-hop music, exploring how they got their start in the music business, who and what inspired them, and how they've persevered through struggles and triumphs.

A series of biographies features an eclectic group of celebrated, often controversial figures of hip-hop music, exploring how they got their start in the music business, who and what inspired them, and how they've persevered through struggles and triumphs.

An anthology of humorous political commentary by some of the most outspoken liberal and progressive talk show hosts from Air America radio combines transcripts, statistical information, and interviews that offer insight into how the nation's government works, in a volume that features contributions by such figures as Janeane Garofalo, Al Franken, and Randi Rhodes.

The leader of the rap group Public Enemy offers his views on self-empowerment in the African-American community, the effect of rap lyrics on youth, and Hollywood's images of blacks.