Marilyn Johnson

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

In This Book is Overdue!, acclaimed author Marilyn Johnson celebrates libraries and librarians, and, as she did in her popular first book, The Dead Beat, discovers offbeat and eloquent characters in the quietest corners. In defiance of doomsayers, Johnson finds librarians more vital and necessary than ever, as they fuse the tools of the digital age with love for the written word and the enduring values of truth, service to all, and free speech. This Book Is Overdue! is a romp through the ranks of information professionals who organize our messy world and offer old-fashioned human help through the maze.

This Book Is Overdue!

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Anuradha Bhagwati

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Memoir of Disobedience

A raw, unflinching memoir by a former US Marine Captain chronicling her journey from dutiful daughter of immigrants to radical activist effecting historic policy reform.

After a lifetime of buckling to the demands of her strict Indian parents, Anuradha Bhagwati abandons grad school in the Ivy League to join the Marines--the fiercest, most violent, most masculine branch of the military--determined to prove herself there in ways she couldn't before.

Yet once training begins, Anuradha's G.I. Jane fantasy is punctured. As a bisexual woman of color in the military, she faces underestimation at every stage, confronting misogyny, racism, sexual violence, and astonishing injustice perpetrated by those in power. Pushing herself beyond her limits, she also wrestles with what drove her to pursue such punishment in the first place.

Once her service concludes in 2004, Anuradha courageously vows to take to task the very leaders and traditions that cast such a dark cloud over her time in the Marines. Her efforts result in historic change, including the lifting of the ban on women from pursuing combat roles in the military.

A tale of heroic resilience grappling with the timely question of what, exactly, America stands for, Unbecoming is about one woman who learned to believe in herself in spite of everything. It is the kind of story that will light a fire beneath you, and inspire the next generation of indomitable female heroes.

Unbecoming

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Michael Eric Dyson

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

With Michael Eric Dyson

Bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson collects his previously unpublished intellectual encounters-cordial and combative-with some of today s most influential thinkers and politicians"

Debating Race

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Nicholas Lemann

The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America

Provides identity to those who have been participants in Afro-American diaspora, and examines the issues of urban disintegration and rural poverty.

The Promised Land

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Roman Espejo

Do lyrics containing violence harm young listeners? Should lyrics featuring violence and exploitation be censored, or are they protected by the First Amendment? Are rap lyrics unfairly criticized by society? Questions such as these pertaining to the issue of music lyrics are explored in this anthology. Readers are offered a number of perspectives on the issue at hand, supporting the pursuit of critical thinking and analysis.

Should Music Lyrics Be Censored for Violence and Exploitation?

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Larry Elliott

Richard J. Schroth

Why Enron Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

The questions investors need to ask . . . The answers corporate America must give about the true facts of corporate performance and value. During the 2001 baseball season, when games were played at Enron Field in Houston, a typical reaction was: "What the hell is Enron and what do they do?" Now we know more about the executives and inner workings of today's best-known rogue company than we ever imagined. But it turns out that Enron is just the most egregious case of a disturbing trend and the seemingly unstoppable tendency of some capitalists to destroy capitalism. Something like 50 percent of American households directly support the markets by investing in stocks and mutual funds. But some of the people entrusted with the responsibility for maintaining and managing the corporation--senior executives, boards of directors, auditing firms--have become engaged in what can only be called economic terrorism. Enron, Sunbeam, Global Crossing, and Waste Management are but the tip of the iceberg. Luckily, there are ways for investors to spot corporate smoke and mirrors and challenge the players. Larry Elliott and Richard Schroth show investors the questions that need to be asked to get a handle on the performance reality of companies. The corporate world, in turn, needs a return to reality and authenticity in business operations, finance, accounting, and deal making. This need for performance reality is not an issue confined to a few companies who engage in unethical and illegal behavior. The technological pace of change, along with increasingly complicated business transactions, makes global markets more and more complex. The assumption, however, has always been that we have themanagement competence and rigor to ensure shareholder value. Enron is definitive proof that the way companies are run--the gap between what they say is reality and what is really the case--is frightening. And this gap has severe implications for millions of people who are employees of and investors in these companies. Using Enron as the touchstone, Larry Elliott and Richard Schroth show investors how to think about and measure the candor of corporations, the Wall Street players, and their supporters.

How Companies Lie

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Tiffany Rose

A Celebration of the Black Child

"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"A must-have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one." -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" -Publishers Weekly

M Is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children!

M is for Melanin
shining in every inch of your skin.
Every shade, every hue.
All beautiful and unique.

Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.

Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.

M Is for Melanin

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Arnold Shapiro

Ex library. Illustrations by Tommie DePaola. No missing pages .

Illustrations and simple text describe the ways various animals communicate, such as "Owls hoot," "Pigs squeal," and "Bees buzz."

Mice Squeak, We Speak

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Maria Shriver

Ex library. No missing pages. Please see photos. 

What's Wrong with Timmy?

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Sylvia Whitman

Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. This lyrical story serves as an introduction to Ramadan--a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends.

Under the Ramadan Moon

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Scott Keith

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Fan's History of Professional Wrestling

An unprecedented look at this bizarre world of professional wrestling and the characters who inhabit it, offering a fan's history of the world's most fascinating sports entertainment form. Not the politically correct 'official' version, but the real life story the fans lived through from the glory days in the 80s when Hulk Hogan reigned supreme, through the dog days of the early 90s to the organisations remarkable come-back in the late 90s. Keith uncovers Vince McMahon, the entrepreneur and visionary who made pro-wrestling such an entertainment blockbuster.

Tonight... in This Very Ring

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Paul Galdone

Ex library hardcover with Mylar protector

Little Bo-Peep

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Ezra Jack Keats

A shy, withdrawn boy loses his heart to a puppet.

Louie

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Virginia L. Kroll

How Families Come to Be

Beginnings

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Mary Ann Hoberman

Ex library hardcover with a Mylar protector 

In an irresistible fourth You Read to Me collaboration, Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added spooky tales to their bestselling and award-winning series--and it's a scary lot of fun. You've never met witches, zombies, ghosts, or ghouls like these before!

Very Short Scary Tales to Read Together

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Carlson Berne

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic introduces the rules of the game dreidel, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Hanukkah using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hanukkah also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Hanukkah is part of Jump!'s Holiday History series"--

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