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"While there were many protests in the 1950s-against racial segregation, economic inequality, urban renewal, McCarthyism, and the nuclear buildup-the movements that took off in the early 1960s were qualitatively different. They were sustained, not momentary; they were national, n...
They met in the dark: Discharged for treason, a former Navy commander sets out to expose the espionage ring that destroyed his career. The October man: After a traumatic brain injury, a young engineer tries to repair his life. But his recovery is thwarted when a woman is found ...
With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comi...
"African American women have played a pivotal part in rock and roll-from laying its foundations and singing chart-topping hits to influencing some of the genre's most iconic acts. Despite this, black women's importance to the music's history has been diminished by narratives of r...
Support preschoolers total health with guided age-appropriate action activities that are so cool, they encourage movement. Warm ups, cool downs, aerobic exercise, stretching, bending, toning, finger plays, walking, running, animal walks, and more will motivate children to keep fi...
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them -- women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big ...
"Betty Sweet is still recovering from the loss of her husband when she becomes the temporary guardian of a five-year-old nephew she never knew she had. As they struggle to move forward, they build a relationship upon the foundation of storytelling and its special kind of magic"--...
Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them--women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big pi...
Provides capsule views of 100 outstanding women who changed the course of world history, beginning with Queen Makare Hatshepsut and concluding with Rigoberta Menchu.
"Josephine Baker was a famous singer, dancer, and entertainer. After moving to France to break free of prejudice. she eventually helped with the French resistance as a spy in World War II and won a medal for her service..."--Jacket.
Betty Crocker presents delicious gluten-free recipes for all the baking greats: breads, pizza, cookies, cakes, cobblers, savory and sweet pies, pancakes and more. The most daunting aspect of eating gluten-free is replacing baked items, and Betty Crocker offers a wide range of b...
"Pa Peachey has gotten it in his head that he is going to be the baker in the family, and the Peacheys and their dog, McTavish, are more than a little surprised. Stunned, in fact. Ever since Ma Peachey declared herself free of the cooking responsibilities, Betty, Ava, and Ollie h...
"Just Crumbs: Baked is the essential cookbook for the novice and experienced baker alike. In addition to the mouth watering recipes, you’ll find beautiful photos, helpful hints and a bit of humour to guide you through your baking journey! This is an entire book aimed at making yo...