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Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"No positional player from Japan had seen success in Major League Baseball until hitting star Ichiro Suzuki arrived in Seattle in 2001. He immediately won the American League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. During his career he set a record for most hits in a season, won numerous gold glove fielding awards and batting titles, and in 2016 became only the fourth player born outside of the United States to get to three thousand hits....
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation's political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this...
Publisher
DK Children
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated guide to how we can all make a difference in our local and global communities. Are you an aspiring activist or a curious community member? Then this is the perfect guide for you! Young people around the world are more aware than ever before of social, cultural, and environmental issues. They want their voices to be heard. They are keen to step up and make a difference. Packed with carefully curated and expert-written content, this...
7924) Cybersecurity careers
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Digital devices such as cell phones, laptops, smart watches, fitness trackers, and more connect the world together and make life more convenient. Many people have become so dependent on digital technology that they could not conduct their business or manage their daily lives without it. They sleep with smart phones by their pillows, as if the device were an extension of the body. The more people rely on technology, however, the more vulnerable they...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The Court's ruling will not end the debate on abortion in the United States. Instead, the ruling-and reaction to it-is likely to lead to many new court challenges, especially as some lawmakers tighten restrictions on how women obtain reproductive...
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1787, after 116 days of heated debates and bitter arguments, the United States Constitution was created. This imperfect document set forth America's guiding principles, but it would also introduce some of today's most contentious political issues--from gerrymandering, to the Electoral College, to presidential impeachment. With colorful art, compelling discourse, and true stories from America's past and present, Fault Lines in the Constitution:...
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series twists another Disney classic into a harrowing story in which the Blue Fairy defies fairy law, setting off a dramatic chain of events. "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight . . . " So begins the wish that changes everything—for Geppetto, for the Blue Fairy, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. The Blue Fairy isn't supposed to grant
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda's creativity was influenced by the vibrant city. He began writing his first musical while he was in college and has since gone on to win a Pulitzer Prize, two Grammys, an Emmy, three Tonys, and many other accolades. He is possibly the best-known name in modern theater. Through lively text and bright photos, readers will learn about Miranda's life, education, and accomplishments, as...
7930) Mind your head
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Publisher
Hot Key Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This is an important book about something that affects everybody - your own mental health, covering everything from exam stress and anxiety through to self-harm, eating disorders, and more. Juno Dawson's view is that your mental health is just as important as your physical health and that we should be able to talk about it just as much as our own physical health, and without embarrassment. With advice from trained clinical psychologist Dr Olivia...
7933) Button pusher
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things--like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window. To the adults in his life, Tyler seems like a troublemaker. But he knows that he's not. Tyler is curious and creative. He's the best artist in his grade, and when he can focus, he gets great grades....
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Do you ever feel like you'll never be perfect? Do you worry that what you say or do or wear will be how people remember you? It's time to let go of those worries and embrace who you are. Letting Go: A Girl's Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety has everything you need to help you understand and manage the very real pressures you're facing from life. Designed to provide strategies for managing stress and anxiety, this book is filled with practical...
Author
Publisher
BBC Audio
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Toby Jones and Holliday Grainger star in a new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Dodie Smith's enduringly popular coming-of-age novel In the 1930s, seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain lives in a crumbling ruin of a castle in the Suffolk countryside. Her father, an author wrestling with writer's block, spends his time reading detective stories; her bohemian stepmother Topaz is an artist's model, and her beautiful older sister Rose is determined
...7936) The Shadow Glass
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Series
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
The epic finale to the Bone Witch series! As Tea's dark magic eats away at her, she must save the one she loves most, even while her life―and the kingdoms―are on the brink of destruction.
In the eight kingdoms, none have greater strength or influence than the asha, who hold elemental magic. But only a bone witch has the power to raise the dead. Tea has used this dark magic to breathe life into those she has loved and lost ... and
...7937) So, this is love
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Series
Language
English
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"Trying to figure out their relationship status when they return to boarding school after one magical Christmas Eve kiss, Finley and Arthur are faced with old enemies who add to the confusion, putting what could be love in jeopardy"--Provided by publisher.
7939) Identifying media bias
Author
Series
Publisher
BrightPoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has their own opinions, but journalists are supposed to keep theirs out of stories. Their job is to report the news and not push people into thinking a certain way. When stories are slanted toward one side, this is known as media bias. 'Identifying Media Bias' helps readers examine news stories to determine if they are biased toward one viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.
7940) The #MeToo movement
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"#MeToo gained much-needed traction when celebrities began sharing their horrifying experiences in an effort to bring down a powerful studio mogul. Revelations of sexual harassment are often met with smearing and victim blaming, but many believe the Hollywood spotlight has a real chance of effecting change. Still, many feel threatened by this movement. Has #MeToo gone too far? Is its mission clear? Has it failed to include more marginalized groups?...
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