Black Business.

Keep that New Years Resolution alive with these recent titles aimed at building and keeping wealth in our families and communities.

Cultural and Economic Revitalization: A Five-Step Reference for Overcoming Black Failure by Nique Fajors Dageforde Publishing, August 1999, $9.95, ISBN 0-966-67340-9 Fajors addresses black economic issues of excellence, renewal and revitalization in the 21st century. This small book includes a historical timeline with over 5000 entries, including website, reading and resource listings.

Doing Business with Africa 2000-2001 by The Corporate Council on Africa Business Books International, January 2000, $28.95, ISBN 0-916-67309-X A straightforward guide to doing business with Africa. This book is aimed at both beginners and experienced investors, and is a timely tool at the beginning of what might well be called the African millennium.

Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success by Melissa Giovagnoli and Jocelyn Carter-Miller Jossey-Bass, June 2000, $ 25.00, ISBN 0-787-941819-5 The authors, both renowned networking experts, have put together a seven-step networking process built on their unique support exchange model. The pages offer a wealth of practical tools to help you create the kind of connections that are today's best catalysts for career success.

Soul Food: 52 Principles for Black Entrepreneurial Success by Robert L. Wallace Perseus Publishing, September 2000, $24, ISBN 0-738-20352-1 Soul Food is packed with powerful principles explained through the ancient and proven art of story telling. It is recommended for anyone interested in alternate routes to mastering the principles of successful business.