New Releases by Chuck D

Hip-hop icon Chuck D presents a gorgeously illustrated Pilates exercise program for people of all ages, including the over-forty crowd LEGENDARY HIP-HOP ARTIST CHUCK D has been touring the world for four decades, since his band Public Enemy put out their first album in 1987. Now, at age sixty-three, Chuck is frequently asked how he still manages to put on such high-energy performances so many years later. His response is simple: he practices Pilates, a form of exercise and body conditioning that has become increasingly popular over the last decade. Chuck’s appreciation for Pilates took a major leap in 2016 when he was setting out on a rigorous tour schedule with a powerful and energetic new band called Prophets of Rage (a supergroup including members of Public Enemy and Rage Against the Machine). Over the next four years, the group would perform to more than two million people across the globe. As Chuck admits, he simply could not have delivered on such a massive level without his practice of Pilates. In this volume, Chuck and his Pilates guru, Kathy Lopez, present the “RAPilates” program of more than thirty mat-based exercises for people of all ages and experiences. The exercises are beautifully illustrated in the inimitable style that Chuck has demonstrated in his previous books of visual art, including STEWdio and Summer of Hamn. Like those two books, RAPilates is published on Chuck’s Enemy Books imprint, which is hosted by Akashic Books.

Do you have a passion to fulfill God''s purpose in your life, yet find yourself repeating the same old patterns? Do you long to move in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, yet continue to hit wall after wall? Offering healthy doses of hope and help, global prophetic leaders Chuck D. Pierce and Alemu Beeftu reveal that the key to a life of purpose and power lies in the hidden path to abiding in Christ. Through sound biblical teaching, prophetic insight, and real-world application, they guide you through the process of walking with him and remaining in his Presence, including how to · be set apart · pay the price of obedience · seek his face persistently · link godly desire to faith · embrace your covenant relationship with God · overcome the deception of the enemy In the coming days, it''s vital that we, as the Body of Christ, learn to abide, making Presence-driven lives our reality--and bearing the supernatural fruit this world so desperately needs.

The tragedy of gun violence is depicted in annotated illustrations that illuminate a society gone hamn; from legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage, etc.) —Selected for the In the Margins Book Awards 2024 Nonfiction Recommendation List "With his latest work of graphic nonfiction, Chuck D uses his art and hip-hop rhymes to show how the US has been held hostage by gun violence and a growing sense of hopelessness . . . A focused, fresh, urgent text filled with pictures worth 1,000 words and rhymes worth thousands more." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review IN SUMMER OF HAMN, legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D takes on gun violence with rhythmic, inventive writing and passionately raw art. He has long spoken out against gun violence, including how it intersects with rap and hip-hop culture. Summer of Hamn is the bound journal Chuck D carried with him in the summer of 2022—a summer marked by a particularly high rate of gun death. In these pages, victims are memorialized, politicians are skewered, and vehement pleas to eradicate gun violence are made. Jaw-dropping statistics (40% of all personal guns in the world are owned by US citizens; there are 100 million more guns in the US than there are citizens) intersect with poetic reflections ("Another mall shooting seems normalized in Columbus / Raining outside in Ohio / Raining inside folks panic / Inside hearing shots bust"), all written in Chuck''s hand over vibrant, utterly original, neoexpressionist ink and watercolor art. This book is the follow-up to STEWdio the debut trilogy on Chuck D''s Enemy Books imprint, in which he invented a new medium—the "naphic grovel"—a bound journal brimming with his observations and reflections of current events in both art and prose. Summer of Hamn is the second release on the imprint.

Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage, etc.) brings his personal insights and social critiques to the page in fierce, passionate, and evocative visual art and prose "The Public Enemy mastermind combines art and hip-hop rhymes to provide his compelling, personal views on the chaotic years between 2020 and 2022. Though they often feel like diary entries, each installment has an overarching storyline and theme . . . In an engaging, distinctly hip-hop style, Chuck D reveal important lessons from the early pandemic years." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Legendary hip-hop artist and social activist Chuck D has used every opportunity in his groundbreaking career to stand up for civil rights. His rap group Public Enemy is widely regarded as a revolutionary act both in terms of its impact on hip-hop and its use of music to impart a message of race and class equality. The band emerged from the late 1970s/early ''80s coalescence of rap, punk, and street art into hip-hop music culture on the East Coast. At the time, Chuck D had completed his BFA in graphic design, and while his music career exploded, his passion for visual art never left his heart. In February 2020, he turned his gaze once again to the page, and began to fill three 5 x 8 journals with his written and drawn reflections of a world beginning to unravel. STEWdio: The Naphic Grovel ARTrilogy of Chuck D recreates format of his original art, combining three full-color paperback bound books into a beautiful box set. The box set is the inaugural offering from Enemy Books, the new Akashic Books imprinted curated by Chuck D. Spanning the onset of COVID-19 through the first year of the Joe "Bye-Don" administration, Chuck D lends his powerful artistic voice to one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, and puts it in a capsule. Like the neo-expressionist graffiti art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Chuck D''s energetic "Naphic Grovels" marry text with drawings, commenting on contemporary events with the same activist instinct that propelled Public Enemy''s "music-with-a-message" reputation. His inventive, Amiri Baraka–esque language and accompanying art is also occasionally used as a tool for introspection, providing unparalleled insight into one of the most important cultural figures of our time. Each journal follows a distinct period in Chuck D''s (and America''s) life; There''s a Poison Goin On chronicles the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, from February–April 2020; 45 Daze of REaD Octobot follow the days leading up to and the aftermath of the historic 2020 election; and Datamber Mindpaper, which focuses on the early days of the Biden administration. No song may be more reflective of 1980s America than Public Enemy''s "Fight the Power;" no document may come to capture our COVID era like Chuck D''s STEWdio.

"A graphic experience leading readers into the pandemonium around the pandemic and the toxic sociopolitcal culture that emerged. Chuck D draws us into a mind-stimulating series that reflects on this erratic new era."--Page [2] of cover.

Factor X is the protagonist in in this period piece, We Are Guerillas; its focus is on Danny Fairchild, an ordinary guy who, by happenstance, becomes extra ordinary in his pursuit of lifting American labor off its back: By hook and crook, he gains livable wages, workers'' rights, and workplace security for American workers and, plans to organize the giant companies, Amazon, Walmart, and Starbucks. But first, he must combat commerce''s backlash that follows successful organizing. Danny Fairchild''s mentor warns him: "If commerce cannot beat you in the vote, in the negotiations, and in the courts, they will kill you." Murder, high-rise-falls, shootings, strangulations are the handmaidens accompanying Fairchild''s startup union, American Federation for Americans. The ex-Marine if forced to fall back on the "kill or be killed" that Vietnam combat pounded into him: If coercion and trickery does not work then murder is the only solution for organized labor to progress. Women pursue the unionist, captivated by his dynamics and good looks, and stand in line to assist him in his organizing pursuits; but the woman who wins his heart is the woman who vows to assassinate him, but only on her seduction sheets. We Are Guerillas is a template for union building. We Are Guerillas is also a who-done-it mystery incorporating murder, intrigue, and love for readers to enjoy.

The Ring of Authority for a New Era Throughout history, the signet ring has been a symbol of authority, sealing covenants and sanctioning decrees. And today the most powerful, authoritative signet ring is still operating in the world: you. Believer, as a son or daughter of the King of kings, you carry His authority, power and covenant promises with you wherever you go. Through eye-opening biblical insights, spiritual leaders Chuck Pierce and Alemu Beeftu help you fully grasp and step into this life-changing Kingdom role. You are part of a chosen people--a living signet ring--entrusted with the plans and purposes of the King. You can walk confidently in His authority, unleashing the hope, blessings and answers this world so desperately needs. "Inspirational and insightful."--KENT MATTOX, senior pastor, Word Alive International Outreach "Gives us critical understanding of our authority and the times."--REV. DR. KIM MAAS, Kim Maas Ministries, Inc. "An amazing book. . . . Get ready to participate in filling the earth with God''s glory and power!"--BARBARA WENTROBLE, president, International Breakthrough Ministries

Across New York State, small towns and big cities alike have stories to tell. A unique travel guide for history buffs, Signs of Distinction delves into the varied stories revealed on town welcome signs. Welcome signs in every corner of the state beckon visitors, urging you to stop and explore. After all, who could resist stopping in a village that declares itself, "The Birthplace of Jell-O?" Similarly, the town that calls itself, "The Bandstand of the Finger Lakes," makes you want to dance! Fifty-one stories—each accompanied by a photograph of the welcome sign—share the history of these communities and their unique attributes. History lovers, road warriors, and folks who love trivia will enjoy reading about these New York towns and the stories behind their welcome signs.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark album Apocalypse 91: The Enemy Strikes Black with this commemorative sequel graphic anthology! Revolution Never Sleeps begins on the familiar backdrop of 1991 and explodes into far-flung futures with a series of speculative fiction stories by the industry''s leading creators, including Evan Narcisse (Marvel''s Spider-Man: Miles Morales), Regine Sawyer (Dark Nights: Death Metal), Che Grayson (Batman: Urban Legends), Troy-Jeffrey Allen (Villain: All Caps), and many more! Witness revolutionaries in every millennium stand up and fight the power with a little help from the rhythms and rebels of the past.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark album Apocalypse 91: The Enemy Strikes Black with this commemorative sequel graphic anthology! Revolution Never Sleeps begins on the familiar backdrop of 1991 and explodes into far-flung futures with a series of speculative fiction stories by the industry''s leading creators, including Evan Narcisse (Marvel''s Spider-Man: Miles Morales), Regine Sawyer (Dark Nights: Death Metal), Che Grayson (Batman: Urban Legends), Troy-Jeffrey Allen (Villain: All Caps), and many more! Witness revolutionaries in every millennium stand up and fight the power with a little help from the rhythms and rebels of the past.

Few believers experience God''s altar--a place of pure and wholehearted relationship and worship where our holy God can meet with us and the fire of his presence can fall. But such an altar is necessary in our personal lives, our marriages, our churches, and our nations so that we are strengthened, empowered, and equipped for every good work. In this influential, modern-day call back to the altar, Chuck D. Pierce and Alemu Beeftu invite readers to find their way to rebuild the place of God''s presence to allow the fire of God--his presence and power--to fall. When we rekindle the altar fire, our lives, prayer, and worship are transformed. The time to rebuild altars for fresh fire is now!

Celebrated Upstate New York author Chuck D’Imperio takes readers on a unique tour of some of the most fascinating and little-known historic homes across the state. From the stunning neoclassical mansion of the Clarke family tucked away on a hill in Cooperstown to the ramshackle Catskill Mountains cottage of famed naturalist John Burroughs, this book offers the architectural and historic background of New York’s more famous residences. Each one has an intriguing story, and D’Imperio invites you to learn not only about the homes but also about the influential people who lived in them. With detailed information on visiting hours, directions, and the author’s own notes, this guidebook is essential reading for all New York State history buffs and the ideal companion for your next Upstate road trip.

Well known for its world-renowned art museums -- from the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston -- Massachusetts is also home to numerous institutions with more eclectic collections and, oftentimes, lower profiles. These include Mansfield''s National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture, Watertown''s Plumbing Museum, and Granville''s Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation. In Massachusetts Treasures, Chuck D''Imperio explores more than forty museums scattered throughout the Bay State, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires. Many -- but not all -- might be considered "offbeat," and each and every one is enchanting. Through personal visits and interviews with founders and directors, D''Imperio offers an inside glimpse into some of the Commonwealth''s most unique museums, providing a valuable guide for road warriors and history buffs discovering Massachusetts either for the first or the tenth time.

A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world. In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper''s Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now. Based on Chuck''s long-running show on Rapstation.com, this massive compendium details the most iconic moments and influential songs in the genre''s recorded history, from Kurtis Blow''s "Christmas Rappin''" to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar''s ground-breaking verse on "Control." Also included are key events in hip hop history, from Grandmaster Flash''s first scratch through Tupac''s holographic appearance at Coachella. Throughout, Chuck offers his insider''s perspective on the chart toppers and show stoppers as he lived it. Illustrating the pages are more than 100 portraits from the talented artists specializing in hip hop.

An exciting travel guide for Upstate New York road warriors, history lovers, and tourists. In Upstate Uncovered Chuck Du0092Imperio mines deep into his travel journal and shares an astonishing array of fun and amazing places in Upstate New York that the casual traveler might otherwise miss. As one of Upstateu0092s most ardent advocates, Du0092Imperio has traveled the backroads and byways of the region seeking out the stories, tales, and folklore writ upon the landscape. He takes readers to one hundred small towns and cities from the Hudson Valley to the High Peaks of the Adirondacks and out through the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes region. Not only a reflection of u0093the road less traveled,u0094 Upstate Uncovered includes pertinent information such as websites, photographs, personal interviews, and explicit directions to each of the included entries. While flipping through the pages, readers will be amazed at what turns up around every backroads corner in the region. u0093This book is a delight. Itu0092s raw meat for people (like me) who love to find and enjoy obscure historical treasures, but it is much more. Anyone who lives or travels in Upstate New York will be surprised and delighted at how much there is to discover and enjoy there. The nationu0092s smallest church? The grave of u0091The Moses of her people?u0092 New Yorku0092s biggest pair of pants? The town where u0091Ozu0092 began? A two-story outhouse? (You read it right.) The birthplace of The Twilight Zone? Theyu0092re all here, and more, in witty, warm, and lucid prose. Enjoy. You will.u0094 u0097 Mac Nelson, author of Twenty West: The Great Road Across America u0093Upstate New Yorku0097the area north of New York Cityu0097is full of interesting and historically significant places to visit, explore, and enjoy. Much of its history has been slighted or overlooked. Chuck Du0092Imperio seems to have visited just about every community in New York in the course of his research for Upstate Uncovered and previous excellent books on the region. Du0092Imperio has a flair for descriptive and evocative writing, bringing history to life through his on-site interviews and shrewd historical observations. This is exciting history, well told, and engaging. Even readers who know New York history will find lots of surprises and new insights. Upstate Uncovered conveys a deep sense of the variety, vitality, and drama of Upstate New Yorku0092s history.u0094 u0097 Bruce W. Dearstyne, author of The Spirit of New York: Defining Events in the Empire Stateu0092s History

Upstate New York is the birthplace of many of America’s favorite foods. The chicken wing was born in a bar in Buffalo, the potato chip originated in the kitchen of a glitzy Saratoga Springs hotel, the salt potato got its start along the marshy shores of a Syracuse lake, and Thousand Island dressing was created in a hotel along the St. Lawrence Seaway. In this book, D’Imperio travels across the region to discover the stories and people behind forty iconic foods of Upstate New York. He introduces readers to the black dirt farmers of Orange County who give America its best-tasting onions, to the Catskill’s Candy Cane King, and to "Charlie the Butcher," purveyor of the best beef on weck in the state. Filled with color photographs, the book includes a map of the various regions around Upstate New York, allowing readers to create their own cultural and historic food tour.

"The Apostolic Church Arising is foundational to understand the Church, the Kingdom, the warfare ahead, and a triumphant people who will enter into God''s promises! From generation to generation and season to season, the Lord rebuilds His Church, so His Kingdom can be better manifested in the earth. Originally, the Early Church moved in a continuous revival that reached the known world, in one generation. A key element in their success was the establishment of Apostolic Centers. Today, the Church is meant to continue in this legacy and unlock a kingdom mentality in the earth that will overcome the world. The Apostolic Church Arising traces the history of the original apostolic centers that we read of in the New Testament to the "now" of their multiplication and existence. This will help you better understand the apostolic prototype the Lord created for His Church to overcome the gates of hell. Join the Triumphant Reserve who is embracing the administration of a new apostolic church, filled with power and glory! As you read this book you will sense yourself arising with Kingdom power and authority. Become one of those who demonstrate His glory today!"--Back cover.

Unknown Museums of Upstate New York is an informative and entertaining guide to the rich resources available at fifty small, often overlooked, regional museums. Even those familiar with the upstate area will likely have never visited and perhaps never heard of some of the treasures this guide unearths, such as the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, the Kazoo Museum, and the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum. D’Imperio tells each museum’s story, in light of its cultural and historical relevance, and he provides a wealth of information about the museums as places of interest to visit, not just to read about.

The Time of Blessing Has Come God longs for you to prosper, succeed and accomplish all He has destined for you to complete for His kingdom. Prosperity is unleashed when you enter into the fullness of God''s plan for your life. When you submit to His plan, He opens doors of abundance. But how do you begin? A Time to Prosper reveals how you can align yourself with: • The Cycles of the Biblical Feasts • The Laws of Multiplication, Use and Recovery • The Covenant of God • The Miracle of Firstfruits You will discover the biblical model for work, worship and giving, and understand how this pattern prepares you to give and receive blessings. As you reorder your life according to God''s timetable and seek His kingdom first, riches of wisdom, authority and prosperity will be added to you. Now is the time to claim your inheritance and your portion! Learn to dwell in the realm of God''s blessing.

DIVHave you ever noticed how often we use the word “time” in our everyday conversations? Not only are we acutely aware of the passage of time, but our speech is also littered with references to it: We kill and waste time. Time flies, or sometimes it crawls./div

It Is Never Too Late to Live the Life God Has for You DIVThe twenty-first century commodity is time. But until we understand how God sees and uses time, the foundation of our lives and our calling will not be aligned with His plan for us./divDIV /divDIVIn Redeeming the Time, Chuck Pierce presents a clear, biblical understanding of how God views time, demonstrating how you can ensure you are living your life in the center of God’s plan for you./divDIV /divDIVOne of the leading prophetic voices of today, Pierce clearly translates biblical principles into actionable steps you can take right now to:/divDIV /div •Recognize God’s timing in your life •Determine if you are in step or out of step •Move back into God’s grace and experience a second opportunity •Align yourself with God’s perfect timing system •Reap the rewards of a life spent in step with God DIVIt is time to view time in a fresh and dynamic way and get your life back on track./divDIV /div

Hearing the voice of God is not as difficult as some might think. It may even happen without our realization. As God has spoken throughout the ages, He continues to speak today in many different ways, including through an impression in a person''s spirit or through a passage of Scripture or via a prophetic dream. Since we were created to commune with God, He longs for us to draw near to Him so that we can know His heart and understand His will for our lives.

According to the Psalms, God is enthroned on the praises of His people--and it is from that throne that He governs the heavens and the earth. If this picture of God''s rule, found throughout the Scriptures, is accurate, shouldn''t the Body of Christ seek to praise the King of heaven and earth in ways that release His kingdom government into specific circumstances? John A. Dickson and Chuck D. Pierce, coauthors of Worship As It Is in Heaven, offer the church a fresh look at heaven''s pattern of worship, instituted in David''s tabernacle and renewed through Jesus'' apostles in the earliest days of the church. This "apostolic worship" is God''s chosen way of establishing His will on earth; through worship, the forces of darkness are pushed back and righteousness prevails. In Worship As It Is in Heaven, readers are invited to enter in to a fullness of worship that the world has too rarely seen: worship that is the conduit of God''s government of peace, justice, and holiness on the earth.

Monumental New York! highlights thirty of the most fascinating statues and memorials found throughout Upstate New York. D’Imperio leads readers through the state’s rich history as he explores some of the famous and lesser-known monuments of the region. You will meet the canal diggers who muscled their way across the state trenching "Clinton’s Ditch" and learn about the "Female Paul Revere." Featuring memorial tributes to such well-known historical figures as John Brown, FDR, and Carl Sagan, the book also includes the site of Upstate New York’s infamous Civil War prison camp and the chilling "Jerry Rescue Monument." These monuments are scattered from cities such as Albany and Buffalo to the many little-known towns that populate the state. Each chapter offers detailed information on the history and significance of each monument as well as useful travel information about the area. D’Imperio’s engaging narrative, detailed research, and infectious enthusiasm for Upstate New York make this an ideal guidebook, one that visitors and residents alike will treasure for years to come.

A smart samurai once wrote, “More than anything, you must set your heart on strategy and earnestly stick to the way.” Strategy is a policy or plan on how to approach situations. It is a line of attack with the ultimate goal of improvement. At the heart of two-thousand-year old Christianity and the teachings of Christ is a divine love extended toward us that we are to emulate. It is one of the few explicit portrayals of God’s very nature. It, like God, is infallible, perfect, and foolproof. It is a plan on how to think that never fails.

Times are changing, and we must stay in God’s timing to prosper in a world where the god of this age is attempting to mold you into the blueprint of the day and cause you to look like the world around you. God has called His people to have transformed minds and to be linked to the Head--not to bring up the rear in producing the changes around us. When we are at the right place at the right time, we can break out of confusing, mind-altering powers that war against God and all the blessings He is ready to pour upon us. The author is writing this book to help us understand how to enter a new level of freedom and victory. This book is like a war manual that will help you stay free from the enemy’s vexing power as you journey through life. This installment of the Time trilogy will teach you how to war in time. Your battles are now! God reconciles our past so that our now opens up to our future. Your defeats in a former season will now become the victories and triumphs for your future.

In 10 easy steps, learn how to rid your home of destructive objects and spiritual darkness to create a fortress of love and light for your family. Too many Christians are completely unaware of how the enemy has gained access to their homes through what they own. This practical, easy - to - read book shows you how to pray through your home and property in order to lock out evil and experience a richer spiritual life. With Protecting Your Home from Spiritual Darkness, you''re just 10 steps away from bringing freedom and security in Christ to your home! Includes the following sections and more: A Step - by - Step Guide to Praying Through Your Home; Understanding Spiritual Darkness; How to Protect Your Children; Learning to Overthrow Generational Curses.