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The Rose That Grew From Concrete
by Tupac Shakur, Tupac Shakur
His talent was unbounded, a raw force that commanded attention and respect. His death was tragic -- a violent homage to the power of his voice. His legacy is indomitable -- remaining vibrant and alive. Here now, newly discovered, are Tupac's most honest and intimate thoughts conveyed through the pure art of poetry -- a mirror into his enigmatic life and its many contradictions. Written in his own hand at... (more)
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Be the Change
Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World
by Zach Hunter
Zach Hunter may only be fifteen, but he’s taking on issues that affect the world—and he’s making a change. Find out how Zach is working to end slavery, and how you can make a change in the things you see wrong with our world.
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The Holocaust Chronicle
by Marilyn J. Harran, John Roth
During the Second World War, six million Jews--as well as other targeted groups such as Gypsies, Poles, the handicapped, and homosexuals--were systematically murdered by Adolf Hitlers Nazis and their collaborators. The Holocaust Chronicle, written and fact-checked by top scholars, recounts the long, complex, anguishing story of the most terrible crime of the 20th century. A massive, oversized hardcover of... (more)
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Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfilment in Christian Marriage
by Gaye Wheat, Ed Wheat
The classic on sex in Christian marriage, now updated and expanded. The most medically accurate description of sexual function in the male and female available today. This material is presented in wholesome terms that would be of help to any married or soon-to-be married couple.
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Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education
by Jawanza Kunjufu
This critical analysis looks at the disproportionate number of African American males in special education. Arguing that the problem is race and gender driven, questions covered include Why does Europe send more females to special education? Why does America lead the world in giving children Ritalin? Is there a relationship between sugar, Ritalin, and cocaine? and Is there a relationship between special... (more)
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Blue Rage, Black Redemption
A Memoir
by Stanley Tookie Williams
A gripping tale of personal revolution by a man who went from Crips co-founder to Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and antigang activist When his L.A. neighborhood was threatened by gangbangers, Stanley Tookie Williams and a friend formed the Crips, but what began as protection became worse than the original gangs. From deadly street fights with their rivals to drive-by shootings and stealing cars, the Crips'... (more)
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Understanding Autism For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
by Stephen M. Shore
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents are often baffled and distressed by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help–and hope–by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on the latest physical, speech, and nutritional therapies. Featuring... (more)
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Little Engines Can Do Big Things
by Britt Allcroft
From working in the scrapyard to working together, Thomas proves that little engines can do big things in this Pictureback filled with photos from the movie Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
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Tupac Shakur Legacy
by Tupac Shakur, Jamal Joseph
Great Holiday Gift! Brand New Book - You will not find a better price!
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First Ladies: The Women Who Called The White House Home (First Ladies)
by Beatrice Gormley
A collection of portraits of America's First Ladies recounts the lives and contributions of such figures as Bess Truman, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt, and is complemented by large-size photographs.
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The Bluest Eye
by Toni Morrison
The chronicle of the tragic lives of a poor black family in 1940s America. Every night Pecola, unlovely and unloved, prays for blue eyes like those of her white schoolfellows. She becomes the focus of the mingled love and hatred engendered by her family's frailty and the world's cruelty.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, "To Kill a Mockingbird" became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award winning film and stage production, both classics.Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving,... (more)
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The Color of Water
A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride
An inspring, moving novel about the 19th century. James McBride shares his childhood and his mother's past juxtaposed, to create a wonderful story. This book
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Survival in Auschwitz
by Stuart Woolf, Primo Levi
In 1943, Primo Levi, a twenty-five-year-old chemist and "Italian citizen of Jewish race," was arrested by Italian fascists and deported from his native Turin to Auschwitz. Survival in Auschwitz is Levi's classic account of his ten months in the German death camp, a harrowing story of systematic cruelty and miraculous endurance. Remarkable for its simplicity, restraint, compassion, and even wit, Survival in... (more)
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The Tyrants
by Clive Foss
From Herod to Papa Doc Duvalier, from Nero to Saddam Hussein, here are 50 chilling portraits of the despots whose iron-fisted rule left an indelible mark on the history of the world. Presenting a compelling chronology of the moments in history when the principles of government and law were corrupted by the vanity of the ambitious and unscrupulous, "The Tyrants" recounts the story of each dictator individually.... (more)
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Our Social World
Introduction to Sociology
by Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts
The most innovative introduction to Sociology in a generation presents a coherent essay that inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations: to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. This engaging text introduces the discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated, comprehensible framework... (more)
Dreams Fulfilled: Success Stories from Boys TownTerry Hyland, Val J. Peter, Ro Herron
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Dreams Fulfilled: Success Stories from Boys Town
by Terry Hyland
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Reaching Out, Joining In
Teaching Social Skills to Young Children With Autism
by Mary Jane Weiss
One of the most important yet difficult skills for children with autism to learn is effective social interaction. Reaching Out, Joining In introduces social skills programs to parents of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), including Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and PDD: Not Otherwise Specified. Reaching Out, Joining In is... (more)
Shawn Goes to SchoolPetronella Breinburg
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Shawn Goes to School
by Petronella Breinburg
A little boy adjusts to his first day at nursery school.
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Self-Help Skills for People With Autism: A Systematic Teaching Approach
by Stephen R. Anderson, Amy L. Jablonski, Vicki Madaus Knapp, Marcus L Thomeer
(2008 IPPY Award: Bronze Medalist, Psychology/Mental Health) Learning self-help skills (eating, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene) can be challenging for people with autism, but is essential for independence. SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM thoroughly describes a systematic approach that parents and educators can use to teach basic self-care to children, ages 24 months to early teens, and even... (more)