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The autobiography of Malcolm X (Penguin classics)
By Alex Haley, Malcolm X, X Malcolm. 2001
The life of African American religious leader Malcolm X (1925-1965). The author describes his boyhood in Lansing, Michigan, street life…
in Harlem, conversion to the Black Muslim movement while imprisoned for robbery, and evolution into a high-profile spokesman for black dignity, power, and separatism. Foreword by Alex Haley. 1964Award-winning investigative journalist examines the history of southern Appalachia's mixed-race, or Melungeon, communities since the colonial era. Chronicles American attitudes…
toward race and the Melungeons' response to legal and social discrimination. Discusses concepts of ethnic purity and connections between Nazi Germany and the eugenics movement in the United States. 2006Love in black and white: a memoir of race, religion, and romance
By William S. Cohen. 2008
Former secretary of defense William Cohen, a Republican, reflects on some of the defining moments in his interracial marriage to…
television journalist Janet Langhart, a Democrat. Discusses their very different lives before their 1996 wedding and the shared interests and beliefs that make their marriage work. Some strong language. 2007Illegal immigration (Opposing viewpoints series)
By Margaret Haerens. 2006
Essays by experts, policymakers, and citizens offer different perspectives on the issue of illegal immigration to the United States and…
whether it harms or benefits America. Discusses border patrols, government policies, racism, terrorism, and proposed immigration solutions. For senior high readers. 2006Chronicles the 2004 murder in Missouri of Bobbi Jo Stinnett, who was eight months pregnant when someone strangled her and…
cut the living fetus from her womb. Describes how the alleged attacker, Lisa Montgomery, met Stinnett on line and later passed the baby off as her own. Violence. 2006A powerful new saga in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox, of one woman's quest…
for happiness after a bitter tragedy, filled with romance, drama and triumph in adversity.When terrible tragedy strikes at the local colliery, the residents of Fairley Terrace's ten houses suffer more than one loss and, for Maggie Donovan at number six, the world turns upside down. Turning for comfort to the one man she can trust, she finds a sudden and undeniable passion instead. But any future with Josh Withers seems a betrayal of her past, and Maggie realises the only way to survive is to conceal a very dark secret of her own...For more of the Families of Fairley Terrace, look for the next compelling saga in the series, The Miner's Daughter.(P)2014 Headline DigitalPart-Time Working Mummy: A Patchwork Life
By Rachaele Hambleton. 2018
Hundreds of thousands of fans flock to the Part-Time Working Mummy page for its heartfelt posts, honest accounts of complicated…
family life and its appeal to 'bring parents together to support each other through all the sh*t that life throws at us!'. This book channels the amazing spirit of the page, with Rachaele sharing behind-the-scenes experiences that have shaped her own views on parenting and life; packed with personal stories and lessons learned, it's about the best, the worst and the ok times in a 'normal' family. As well as tackling subjects like single parenthood, patchwork families, unexpected pregnancy, domestic violence and bullying, the book ultimately spreads a message of kindness amidst the chaos and inspires you to change the world for the better - and, of course, a good laugh to see you through the tough times!Written and Read by Rachaele Hambleton(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018Fourteen-year-old Shazia has been taken into care after a conversation at school leads her teacher to suspect that the teenager's…
family are planning to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage. To her family's fury, Shazia is sent to live with foster carer Maggie Hartley whilst social services investigate. But with Shazia denying everything and social services unable to find any evidence to support the teacher's fears, Shazia is allowed to return home. But a few weeks later, Maggie is woken up in the middle of the night by a phone call from a terrified Shazia, who has managed to escape the family home through a window. Sobbing, she confesses to Maggie that her parents are planning to send her to Pakistan to be married in a few days, and have threatened to kill her if she speaks out again. Returned to Maggie's care, Shazia is petrified that her parents will track her down and kill her, and Maggie must be on constant alert. But the worst is yet to come when it emerges that Shazia is the victim of FGM. Can Maggie help this damaged and traumatised young girl understand what has happened to her and to find a way to heal?Read by Penny MacDonald(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018Come on, people: on the path from victims to victors
By Bill Cosby, Alvin F. Poussaint. 2007
Comedian Cosby and psychiatrist Poussaint describe holding community "call-outs" across America to investigate issues challenging African Americans. The authors share…
these experiences and their own, while suggesting ways to keep families together, provide positive male role models, educate children properly, protect neighborhoods, maintain one's health, and become financially responsible. 2007Prisoner of Tehran: a memoir
By Marina Nemat. 2007
Author recalls her life as a Christian in Iran. Discusses her childhood, her two-year internment in Ayatollah Khomeini's prison from…
age sixteen, and her rescue by her interrogator, Ali. Covers her marriage to Ali, his death, and Nemat's emigration to Canada. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2007Being a black man: at the corner of progress and peril
By Kevin Merida. 2007
Washington Post staff writers examine the experiences of African American men living in the Washington area. The introduction by Pulitzer…
Prize-winning author Edward P. Jones describes growing up without a father in the nation's capital. Articles address spirituality, parenthood, employment, self-perception, and missed opportunities. 2007Race: a history beyond black and white
By Marc Aronson. 2007
Focuses on the history of race and racism in the West from Greek civilization to modern times. Discusses prejudice, slavery,…
religion, and the complex social problems that arise from judging people by their skin color or beliefs. For junior and senior high readers. 2007Until proven innocent: political correctness and the shameful injustices of the Duke lacrosse rape case
By Stuart Taylor, K. C. Johnson, Stuart S. Taylor. 2007
Chronicles the events surrounding allegations that three white Duke lacrosse players raped a black stripper. Details Durham, North Carolina, district…
attorney Michael Nifong's handling of the case, the lack of support from the university, and media condemnation of the students before trial. Strong language. 2007The birthday party: a memoir of survival
By Stanley N. Alpert. 2007
The author, a New York federal environmental prosecutor and Brooklyn native, describes being kidnapped at gunpoint on the eve of…
his thirty-eighth birthday, forced into a carload of thugs, and held captive for twenty-five hours. Explains how he later helped police track down his captors. Violence and strong language. 2007The Thirtymile fire: a chronicle of bravery and betrayal
By John N. Maclean. 2007
Author of Fire on the Mountain (RC 50200) examines events surrounding the July 2001 wildfire in Washington's North Cascades Range…
that scorched nine thousand acres and killed four rookie firefighters. Minute-by-minute account details the series of safety and judgment errors that led to the crew members' entrapment and deaths. Some strong language. 2007The flip: turn your world around
By David Rippe, Jared Rosen, DAvid Rippe. 2006
Advice for teens on turning a world of stress, war, pollution, crime, and violence into one of calm, nurturing, health,…
and lightheartedness. Provides tips for making changes. Offers encouragement from notables in various fields, including Philippe Cousteau, Yolanda King, Dr. Christiane Northrup, and others. For senior high readers. 2006Deep economy: the wealth of communities and the durable future
By Bill McKibben. 2007
Author of Enough: Staying Human in an Engineered Age (RC 62090) contends that economic growth no longer brings wealth but…
instead generates inequality and insecurity. Addresses unsustainable production and negative effects such as environmental degradation and emotional dissatisfaction. Advocates restructuring local economies to be more self-sufficient and community oriented. 2007Watching Murder: ISIS, Death Videos and Radicalization
By Simon Cottee. 2022
Watching Murder shines a light onto the dark world of jihadi murder videos and the people who watch and share…
them on the internet. Images and videos of murder, torture and other cruelties are everywhere on the internet. Why do some people seek out and watch this material, how are they affected by it and do they have a right to watch any of it in the first place? In this ground-breaking book, terrorism scholar Simon Cottee visits the murky fringes of the internet in search of answers. Focusing on ISIS, he shows how the group transformed the urban myth of the snuff movie into a grim reality watched by tens of thousands of people across the globe. On shock-sites, he finds a contingent of ISIS fans who, while hating the group, love to watch its most monstrous depredations in high definition. He interviews his fellow extremism researchers and asks them about all the dark things they have seen online and how this has affected their mental health. He speaks with the "cleaners" whose job is to report and remove violent jihadi propaganda from the internet. And he surveys thousands of young adults to find out what they think of ISIS and its notorious beheading videos. Cottee exposes the hysteria around online radicalization, and shows how our engagement with violent online spectacles is much more complex and multifaceted than many would have us believe. Watching Murder will appeal to anyone with an interest in violence, media, terrorism and ISIS. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars of terrorism studies, political science, culture and communication.Teens in Canada (Global Connections)
By Kitty Shea, Miriam Kaufman, Katie Van Sluys. 2008
Discusses the education, sports, and pastimes of teenagers in Canada, the United States' large, northern neighbor. Covers the ethnic and…
religious makeup of citizens, national holidays, winter recreation, and typical family activities. For grades 6-9. 2008Teens in Japan (Global Connection)
By Sandy Donovan, Sandra Donovan, Compass Point Books. 2007
Examines the centuries-old customs still influencing Japanese daily life in 2007. Discusses the pressure on teens to excel at school,…
as well as teenagers' familiarity with cutting-edge technology and their interests in music, baseball, and electronic devices. For grades 6-9. 2007