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American Sanctuary: Mutiny, Martyrdom, and National Identity in the Age of Revolution
American Sanctuary: Mutiny, Martyrdom, and National Identity in the Age of Revolution

A Roger Ekirch · Pantheon
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

From "one of America's most imaginative historians" (Gordon S. Wood) . The extraordinary story of the mutiny aboard the frigate HMS Hermione in 1797 (eight years after the mutiny on the Bounty) - the bloodiest mutiny ever suffered by the Royal Navy, that led to the extradition...
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Hillary's America
Hillary's America

Dinesh D'Souza · Regnery Publishing
Pages: 294
Format: Print book

Dinesh D'Souza has a warning: We are on the brink of losing our country forever. After eight years of Obama, four years -- or possibly eight years -- of Hillary Clinton as president of the United States would so utterly transform America as to make it unrecognizable. No more will America...
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40  New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits
40 New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits

Edmund A Rossman III · ALA Editions
Pages: 231
Format: Print book

In recent years, levies, grants, and other traditional sources of library funding have stagnated or even been scaled back. But as they've already done in other areas, libraries can take an innovative, proactive approach to funding. Change creates opportunities, and the ability to see and exploit...
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Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis
Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis

Joe Dolce · Harperwave
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

The former editor-in-chief of Details and Star adventures into the fascinating "brave new world" of cannabis, tracing its history and possible future as he investigates the social, medical, legal, and cultural ramifications of this surprisingly versatile plant.Pot. Weed. Grass....
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WHAT WE DO NOW: Standing Up for Your Values in Trump's America
WHAT WE DO NOW: Standing Up for Your Values in Trump's America

Dennis Loy Johnson · Melville House
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

An inspiring handbook for people troubled by the election of Donald Trump, by some of the biggest names in progressive politics. Meant to give people heart and actual strategies about how to advance a variety of causes.
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Making the Most of Digital Collections through Training and Outreach: The Innovative Librarian's Guide
Making the Most of Digital Collections through Training and Outreach: The Innovative Librarian's Guide

Nicholas Tanzi · Libraries Unlimited
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback

This book offers a practical template for training patrons to use eBook, streaming video, online music, and journal collections that is practical, adaptable, and most importantly, sustainable.* Introduces librarians to a sustainable approach to teaching or coaching patrons on how to access...
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The Silent Garden: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Deaf Child
The Silent Garden: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Deaf Child

Paul W Ogden · Gallaudet University Press
Pages: 344
Format: Print book

For over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children's potential. This completely revised third edition is a must-have resource that will help parents navigate the complex and unique challenges...
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Crafting with Feminism: 25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy
Crafting with Feminism: 25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy

Bonnie Burton · Quirk Books
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

This is what a feminist crafter looks like! Wear your ideology on your sleeve by creating feminist merit badges (like "started an all-girl band" or "rocked roller derby") . Prove that the political is personal with DIY power panties ("No means no") . Craft...
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Alter Egos: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and the Twilight Struggle Over American Power
Alter Egos: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and the Twilight Struggle Over American Power

Mark Landler · Random House
Pages: 432
Format: Print book

The deeply reported story of two supremely ambitious figures, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton - archrivals who became partners for a time, trailblazers who share a common sense of their historic destiny but hold very different beliefs about how to project American power In Alter Egos,...
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Listen, Liberal: Or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?
Listen, Liberal: Or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?

Thomas Frank · Metropolitan Books
Pages: 305
Format: Print book

From the bestselling author of What's the Matter With Kansas, a scathing look at the standard-bearers of liberal politics -- a book that asks: what's the matter with Democrats?It is a widespread belief among liberals that if only Democrats can continue to dominate national elections, if only...
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Revolution
Revolution

Russell Brand · Ballantine Books; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWe all know the system isnt working. Our governments are corrupt and the opposing parties pointlessly similar. Our culture is filled with vacuity and pap, and we are told theres nothing we can do Its just the way things are.   In this book, Russell Brand hilariously...
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Supercharged Storytimes: An Early Literacy Planning and Assessment Guide
Supercharged Storytimes: An Early Literacy Planning and Assessment Guide

Kathleen Campana · Amer Library Association, 2015.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Based on the groundbreaking research of VIEWS2 the first systematic study of storytimes done to date this book recommends simple interactive ways to emphasize early literacy techniques and encourage children to use and practice their pre-reading skills while preserving the delight inherent...
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Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions
Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

Frederick Hertz · Nolo
Pages: 296
Format: Print book

Although same-sex marriage is now legal nationwide, there is no federal recognition for domestic partners or civil union registrants, and many couples have messy and unresolved agreements and/or registrations that need to be cleaned up. Couples also need to consider whether they want to extend...
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The Chairman: The Rise and Betrayal of Jim Greer
The Chairman: The Rise and Betrayal of Jim Greer

Peter Golenbock · NewSouth Books
Format: Hardcover

The Chairman, a Shakespearean tale of friendship and betrayal to rival Hamlet, is the harrowing story of Jim Greer, a man loyal to a fault to Florida governor Charlie Crist, his benefactor. From 2006 to 2010, Greer served as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. In 2010, controversies...
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The Big Letdown: How Medicine, Big Business, and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding
The Big Letdown: How Medicine, Big Business, and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding

Kimberly Seals Allers · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 290
Format: Print book

Pediatricians say you should but it's okay if you don't. The hospital says, "Breast is best," but sends you home with formula "just in case." Your sister-in-law says, "Of course you should!" Your mother says, "I didn't, and you turned out just fine."...
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