Death. Life. Wu-Tang Clan. Therapy. LeBron James. Being Bullied. 2Pac. The Death of a Best Friend. Michael Jordan. Depression. The Founding Fathers. Kobe Bryant. Heartbreak. Regret. Since 2008, Christopher Pierznik has written about sports, hip-hop music and culture, and stories surrounding his adventures as a writer, city dwellers, husband, and father. His writing can be found and followed through various online platforms, including his own blog, 'The Passion of Christopher Pierznik.' This is a collection of his greatest and most painfully honest essays, all chosen by the author himself and available to you for the first time in one place

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut, 'The Hip-Hop 10, ' this edition delves deeper into the music that has defined and influenced a generation. What is the great video in hip-hop history? Who is the best storytelling MC? Who is the greatest female rapper? What if Jay-Z had signed a record contract instead of co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records? What if 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. had not been killed? All of those questions - and more - are examined in this book.

Ten lists spread across ten chapters dissecting the best of the best in hip-hop history. What is the greatest record label? Who is the most underrated? Who was the biggest bust? What remix is the greatest ever? What are the top ten albums ever created? Who was the best group? What song is the most important? What artist is the best of all time? All of those questions - and more - are answered and examined in this book.

Containing 365 (one for each day of the year) pieces of advice, helpful suggestions, motivational reminders, and rules of etiquette this book is a handy guide for the modern man that works hard, is concerned with his appearance, and is just as an involved with his children as their mother. Whether you consume it one sitting, read one page per day, or simply flip to a random spot whenever the mood strikes you, you are guaranteed to learn something new or, at the very least, be reminded of how to improve your daily life.

Drew Michaels is the #1 high school baseball player in America. Known as "The Kid," he has scouts chasing him and a town counting on him. Billy Francis, his teammate and friend, is along for the ride as Drew tries to lead his team to a state title and fulfill his dream of playing pro ball. However, they will both soon learn that winning comes at a price and even the longest friendships will be tested.