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Journalist Lisa Davis recounts how Mormon Sunday-school teacher Frank Curtis preyed on his young charges, even as he was protected…
by the church elders who knew of his behavior. She also describes events leading up to his crimes and the assembly of the case against his behavior. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2011The two-state delusion: Israel and Palestine--a tale of two narratives
By Padraig O'Malley. 2015
Global policy and peacemaking scholar examines the perpetually derailed peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. O'Malley argues that the moment…
for a two-state solution has passed and that it would be nearly impossible to implement, even if agreement could be reached. He concludes that new frameworks for reconciliation must be found. 2015Buzzed: the straight facts about the most used and abused drugs from alcohol to ecstasy
By Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder, Wilkie Wilson. 2014
Updated fourth edition describes the physiological effects of drugs on the body, including dangerous interactions and addiction potential. Discusses caffeine,…
nicotine, and alcohol as well as illegal and prescription drugs. Provides information on the brain and medical and legal issues involving drugs. Glossary of drug slang appended. 2014Dreamland: the true tale of America's opiate epidemic
By Sam Quinones. 2015
Journalist investigates the impact of addiction to opiates, including morphine, OxyContin, and heroin. Focusing particularly on the town of Portsmouth,…
Ohio, the author discusses the ways people become addicted and the ways those addictions are fed, primarily through prescriptions and drugs smuggled from Mexico. 2015We have met the enemy: self-control in an age of excess
By Daniel Akst. 2011
Akst examines the many forms that excess takes in early twenty-first century America, such as overeating, overspending, and procrastination. Akst…
discusses the importance and challenge of willpower against the temptations he describes, and calls for individuals to exercise more control in their daily lives. 2011All who go do not return: a memoir
By Shulem Deen. 2015
Deen reflects on being raised in one of the most insular sects of Hasidic Judaism, the Skverers, who believe the…
outside world should be shunned. He details his dawning curiosity; covert explorations through radio, reading, and the Internet; and his resulting family conflicts and loss of faith. 2015Hanukkah in America: a history (The Goldstein-Goren series in American Jewish history #6)
By Dianne Ashton. 2013
Professor of religion examines regional variants of the ancient Jewish tradition. In New Orleans, Hanukkah means decorating a door with…
a menorah made of hominy grits; latkes in Texas are seasoned with cilantro and cayenne pepper; children in Cincinnati sing Hanukkah songs and eat oranges and ice cream. 2013The Nazi officer's wife: how one Jewish woman survived the Holocaust
By Susan Dworkin, Edith Hahn Beer, Edith Hahn-Beer. 2015
Beer recalls growing up Jewish in 1920s Austria, running afoul of the Gestapo, and being sent to a slave-labor camp.…
Once released, she disappeared into Germany and, reinventing herself as a German nursing student, married a Nazi officer--all the while on the Gestapo's "wanted" list. 1999Usos y costumbres de los judíos en los tiempos de Cristo (Clásicos evangélicos)
By Alfred Edersheim. 1990
El celebrado estudio de Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889), biblista nacido en Viena y judío convertido al cristianismo, que reconstruye las costumbres…
sociales del pueblo judío en los tiempos de Jesús de Nazaret. Publicado originalmente en Inglés en 1876 cuando el autor era el Vicario de Loders, en Dorset, InglaterraBreaking free: true stories of girls who escaped modern slavery
By Abby Sher. 2014
Profiles of three girls who claim to have been subjected to human sex trafficking: Somaly Mam, Minh Dang, and Maria…
Suarez. Discusses their experiences and how they escaped. Includes resources for learning more about how sex trafficking happens and ways to fight it. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2014The children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam (Princeton classic editions)
By F. E. Peters. 2004
Comparative-religion scholar traces the development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from the sixth century BCE to the middle ages. Considers…
the scriptures, spiritual promises, communities, laws, ways of worshipping, and other topics of each religion. Discusses their confluences and divergences. 2004Not my father's son: a memoir
By Alan Cumming. 2014
Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor reflects on growing up with an abusive father, his years in show business, and the…
family secrets and stories that were revealed when he agreed to be on an episode of the genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?. Strong language. Bestseller. 2014The wild truth
By Carine McCandless. 2014
The author, whose brother Chris was the subject of Jon Krakauer's bestselling Into the Wild (DB 41823) and a movie…
directed by Sean Penn, now describes the dysfunctional family dynamics behind Chris's rejection of conventional life and ill-fated Alaskan journey. Strong language and some violence. 2014With heart in mind: Mussar teachings to transform your life
By Alan Morinis, E. Alan Morinis. 2014
Guide to the Mussar tradition in Judaism which emphasizes the observance of traditional Jewish law and customs. Focuses on steps…
to "acquire Torah" to enable a practitioner to internalize wisdom and transform the inner self. Traits encouraged include humility, joy, awe, closeness with friends, and favorable judging. 2014La distancia entre nosotros (Atria Espanol)
By Reyna Grande. 2013
A memoir chronicling Grande's family history in the aftermath of her parents leaving Mexico in search of the American Dream.…
Upon her mother's return, Grande prepares for her own journey to "the Other Side" to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years--her absent father. Spanish language. 2013Recounts the inspiring story of the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), the prominent yet deeply modest leader who rebuilt a…
dwindling post-holocaust community into the most influential Jewish organization in the world, Chabad-Lubavitch. 2014The power of women: A doctor's journey of hope and healing
By Denis Mukwege. 2021
From Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor, and noted human rights activist Dr. Denis Mukwege comes an inspiring clarion call-to-action to confront…
the scourge of sexual violence and better learn from women's resilience, strength, and power. At the heart of Dr. Mukwege's message will be the voices of the many women he has worked with over the years. Dr. Mukwege will use individual cases to reassure all survivors that, even if their psychological wounds may never fully heal, they can recover and thrive with the right care and support. Dr. Mukwege's dramatic personal story is interwoven throughout as he explores the bigger issues that have become a focus of his advocacy. He will seek to explain why sexual violence is so often overlooked during war, and how governments need to recognize and compensate victims. He will also stress the importance of breaking down the taboos surrounding assault, and the necessity of building a system that supports women who come forward. His words advocate for saying "no" to indifference and he asks listeners to reckon with the West's involvement in perpetuating sexual violence in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to confront the abuse taking place in their own communities. Sexual violence does not occur in a vacuum. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has raged for over 20 years and has claimed an estimated 5 million lives, is inseparable from Western patriarchy and economic colonization. And this cycle of violence and spoils is not limited to Congo. Dr. Mukwege's work has led him to South Korea, Latin America, the Middle East, and elsewhere in Africa, where he has found striking similarities in women's testimonies. The truth is, through the intricate ties of the global economy, we are all implicated in violence against women—whether it occurs amidst the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo or on college campuses in the West. And Dr. Mukwege's writing will address men as well, encouraging and guiding them to become allies in the fight against sexual abuse, in war and in peace. Building more inclusive, gender-balanced societies will require developing what he calls "positive masculinity"—a systemic change in male behavior and attitudes towards women. Dr. Mukwege hopes to inspire other men to speak out and join the struggle, rather than leaving women to fight the battle alone. He will also make the case, drawing from his experience and a wealth of research on the topic, that when women are involved as economic and political decision makers, all of society benefits. The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide. A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books "The book we all need to be paying attention to now. The voices of women in Eastern Congo reverberate throughout Dr. Mukwege's moving account of the causes and consequences of sexual violence. Weaving together their stories with accounts from across the world, he calls on us all to emulate the strength of women for the sake of the world." — Emma Watson , actor and activist "There are real heroes out there. There's Denis Mukwege." — Michaela Coel , creator of I May Destroy You and author of MisfitsNarrative nonfiction account of the effort by Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal and a group of Holocaust survivors and Israeli spies…
to track down Adolf Eichmann, who orchestrated Adolf Hitler's policy of genocide during World War II. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2013S Street rising: crack, murder, and redemption in D.C
By Ruben Castaneda. 2014
Journalist details his years covering the crime beat for the Washington Post even as he struggled with an addiction to…
crack cocaine. Describes the culture of Washington, D.C., in the 1990s and profiles a homicide detective with whom Castaneda became friendly. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 2014Everyday holiness: the Jewish spiritual path of Mussar
By Alan Morinis, E. Alan Morinis. 2008
Founder of the Mussar Institute discusses this spiritual path of orthodox Judaism which emphasizes clearing away the extremes of emotion,…
desire, and bad habits to allow one's inner essence to shine through. Details desirable qualities such as generosity and humility, and includes suggestions of how to practice. 2007