Chris Norris

RZA (Rapper)

The leader of the platinum selling hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan describes his rise from a Staten Island projects youth to an international performance artist, expanding on the mythology introduced in The Wu-Tang Manual to reveal the spiritual beliefs that he credits with his successes.

The Tao of Wu

The RZA

The Wu-Tang Manual is The RZA’s first written introduction to the philosophy and history of Hip-Hop’s original Dynasty, the Wu-Tang Clan. Written in a style that is at once personal and philosophical, The Wu-Tang Manual unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior codes, numerological systems, and Eastern spiritual ethics that define the Wu-Tang dynasty. Packed with information that reflects the breadth and depth of the RZA’s — and rest of the Clan’s — intellectual interests and passions, The Wu-Tang Manual is divided into four books of nine chambers each, for a total of 36 chambers. All together, the book provides the breakdown of essential Wu-Tang components, from basic information about each of the nine core members of Wu-Tang Clan to deeper explorations of the key themes of the Wu-Tang universe, a dictionary-like Wu-Slang lexicon, and an entire section of Wu-Tang lyrics with densely annotated explanations of what they mean. For the hardcore Wu-Tang disciple and the recent initiate alike, The Wu-Tang Manual is the definitive guide to the essence of Wu, one of the most innovative hip-hop groups of all time. The RZA's most recent book, The Tao of Wu, is also available from Riverhead Books.

The Wu-Tang Manual

As Namibia struggles to rebuild the country with the first elected government, predators circle as they always do. They use this time as an opportunity to set up business at all cost; greed drives the day-to-day existence, and ruthless business people use corrupt officials to further business ventures. Marie Louw is a girl with broken wings after she is violently attacked by four predators. She runs to her high school sweetheart; he knows exactly how to handle this situation. In Broken Wings, author Chris Norris writes a fast-paced story based on the life of Eben Basson, his valued friend, Lucas, and the love of his life, Marie Louw. The story is based on the experiences and dreams of two young lovers and how Africa shaped their lives. Eben and Marie’s lives are cemented by their friendship from a very young age and their dream to explore Africa with their friend, Lucas. They uncover a deadly ring in the underbelly of animal fighting and poaching, and now they have to fight for their lives. From police corruption to international greed, this is a game where only the fittest will survive. Tammy Blake, the daughter of Mandy and Vince Blake, a wealthy business man, befriends Marie and Eben to uncover and expose this blood sport. She finds herself in the middle of an explosive situation with deadly consequences. This is Africa where life is cheap and most people take what they need at gunpoint, a lesson Tammy will have to learn in order to survive. The outcome is by no means certain for the happy couple that set out to discover Africa and rekindle their love for one another.

Broken Wings

Linda Greef is the girl that had her life stolen. A beautiful young student who's kindness lands her in a dark world where she would experience the harsh realities of the sex industry. In Stolen Life, author Chris Norris writes a spine chilling story based on the life experiences of Andre and Hannes, two young soldiers of fortune. Lindi Goosen and Melinda Pienaar are two detectives in the South African Police force that heads a Unit to solve and stop the hideous crime of human trafficking in the Republic. This part of the world has become a haven for criminals from all over the world. Corruption and money will offer you the opportunity to prey on the weak and the most vulnerable. Slavery was part of the history that shaped Africa and now it has returned only this time the victims are young girls searching for a better life. This will highlight how society indulges in the oldest profession the difference is that the victims are not faceless and they have become a part of the growing number of young people trapped in sex slavery and trafficking. the question that needs answering is one of what will society do? Will we allow evil to prevail or will we act quick and decisively?

Stolen Life

A heart-pounding story based on the experiences of Leon, a young Special Forces sniper that was placed in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to learn from the best how to profi le and apprehend serial killers. But, while working on a case, he loses his girlfriend. He vows to fi nd and bring the perpetrators to justice for this crime. Africa would challenge his way of life and aft er four long years in the desert, Leon is again faced with a choice between love and fi nding the person responsible for numerous hideous crimes. Has he learned or will his judgment be clouded by revenge?

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