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This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community-and their country. Explore the...
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Mandela: His Essential Life chronicles the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential and admired statesmen. Charting his development from remote rural roots to city lawyer, freedom fighter, and then political leader, Peter Hain takes an in-depth look at Mandela's rise through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) and subsequent 27 years imprisonment on Robben Island, as increasingly vocal protests against the injustices...
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Would you give aid to a government that kills its own people? Ellen Goldstein's thought-provoking memoir explores difficult questions about doing right as democracies teeter and the rule of law erodes.
Goldstein goes to Myanmar (formerly Burma) to lead one of the world's fastest-growing aid programs amid great optimism for the country's future. Within weeks of her arrival, the military razes villages, kills members of the Rohingya minority, and...
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Olgen Williams traces his dramatic journey from embittered, drug-using Vietnam veteran to
nationally acclaimed neighborhood activist and deputy mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. His sudden
miraculous orientation from drugs and despair to faith and freedom will inspire all those
concerned with the social and personal costs and consequences of illegal drugs and
drug-related crime. In December 2002, for his crime of having stolen less than eleven dollars
while...
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Get the Summary of Sinéad O'Connor's Rememberings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Rememberings" is the memoir of Sinéad O'Connor, tracing her tumultuous life from a challenging childhood to her rise as a renowned musician. Born to separated parents, O'Connor faced behavioral issues and abuse, leading to her stay at a rehabilitation center. Her mother's death coincided with the start of her music career in...
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Get the Summary of Bono's Surrender in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Surrender" by Bono is a memoir that intertwines the U2 frontman's medical challenges, such as his unique heart condition and extraordinary lung capacity, with a tapestry of personal memories and reflections on his life and career. Bono delves into his upbringing in 1970s Dublin, marked by the loss of his mother, Iris, and the influence of punk...
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On November 4th, 2011, in Port Townsend, Washington, Anna Nasset was creating a window display after hours at the art gallery she proudly called her own. When a man appeared before her with a painting under his arm, Anna experienced the briefest moment of hesitation before opening her door-and her world-to a man who would stop at nothing in his attempts to tear her life apart from that moment forward. That is, until Anna decided to stand up and fight...
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Get the Summary of Jonathan Eig's King in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Jonathan Eig's "King" provides a comprehensive look at the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his family's legacy. It begins with the struggles of his parents, Delia and Jim King, as sharecroppers in Georgia, facing racial oppression and poverty. Martin Luther King Sr., influenced by his parents' resilience, pursued a ministry career, eventually...
9) Sara
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La Decena Trágica que dio pie a la Revolución Mexicana, vista desde la angustia del Sara Pérez, esposa de Francisco I. Madero, que aguardaba en el Castillo del Bosque de Chapultepec día y noche noticias de su marido, a quien escribía cartas, respuestas, para quien indagaba como espía entre las amistades y la servidumbre. Plegarias, cartas, pensamientos, un Diario que se convertiría en receptáculo de su angustia durante esos diez días, al...
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Navudaan, beyond being a mere publication, is an emotional journey. It encapsulates the essence of success, the warmth of pride, and the resilience of never giving up. At Navudaan, we present the narratives of changemakers, individuals sculpting a better world. Each story possesses the belief that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the positive change.In the spirit of love and benevolence, inspired by the altruistic ideals of Mother...
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After the housing crash of 2008, people were broke with very few opportunities available.
Except for one.
A decade earlier, “California passed the Compassionate Care Act”, allowing residents to grow and cultivate marijuana plants for medicinal purposes. Inspired by the election of Barack Obama, who stated that pursuing medical patients and growers would be a waste of government resources, this was seen as the green light to otherwise law-abiding...
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Susan B. Anthony was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the cause of gaining equal voting rights for women not just in America but all over the world. This edition brings to you the complete original biography to give you a deep insight into the wonderful mind and soul of this iron lady.
13) One of Them
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A stunning, heart-breaking yet defiant memoir by activist, model and social media sensation Shaneel Lal.
What would you do if you were told by the people you loved the most that the way you were born was evil and wrong?
For Shaneel Lal, this was their reality from the time they were five. Growing up in a tiny, traditional village in Fiji, Shaneel always knew they were different. Still, for the first years of their life, it was idyllic - playing...
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This is a biography of Erskine Childers, a British author, soldier and parliamentarian who fought for the independence of Ireland. A member of Sinn Fein, he was minister of propaganda in De Valera's shadow government, and during the civil war was executed by Irish Free State forces. PW noted that Childers's "martyrdom is stirringly related."
15) Coded History
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On December 23, 1987, Barry Dwolatzky was told he had hairy cell leukaemia and less than a year to live. Luckily, he survived the dire prediction and in 2020 used the enforced quiet of COVID to write the absorbing story about how he found himself unexpectedly lying in a hospital bed in London more concerned about the contents of his briefcase stashed under his bed than the prospect of his life ending in a few months. The mystery of the briefcase's...
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Celebrities have a lot to say about this book
• I want to thank you for all the great work you are doing. - Mark Hamil, actor (Star Wars, The Mandalorian, The Sandman)
• Olivia is a ten plus year survivor, a true inspiration and has done more in her short life so far, than most ever do in a lifetime. - Ryan Sutter, ABC's Bachelorette
• This book will make you stop in your tracks, pay attention, and captivate your heart in a deeply emotional...
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n September 2015, Sheila North was declared the Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), the first woman elected to the position. Known as a "bridge builder", North is a member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation. North's work in advocacy journalism, communications, and economic development harnessed her passion for drawing focus to systemic racism faced by Indigenous women and girls. She is the creator of the widely used hashtag #MMIW. In her...
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Midway, it's a movie about WWII, version 2018. Great movie! So Dick Best and Murray are in a complete dive bomb, bullets flying everywhere. Dick has the aircraft carrier dead in his sights. "Murray, 1,800 feet, 1,400 feet, 1,000 feet. Well, center cut. Direct hit! Murray, nice shot!" Somehow they are pulling out of the dive, and they have three zeroes on their tail. Best to Murray, tail gunner. "Get those zeroes off my ass!"
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A righteous memoir of mother and son in a turbulent time: part love letter from child to mother and part suspenseful adventure chronicle Jennie Persily, with her fiery red hair, buxom figure, and bohemian spirit, is a strong-willed fighter for justice and a passionate lover. A Russian-Jewish émigré who organizes unions in the sweatshops and on the mean streets of Chicago during the thirties and forties, Jennie frequently brings her son-the book's...
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This intimate, fascinating biography of Quaker visionary Charles Walker illuminates his struggles for racial justice and his role in promoting the teachings of nonviolence within the American Civil Rights Movement. Volume 2 focuses on his contribution to the movement of the 1960s and his relationships with Dr. King and other civil rights leaders.
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