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No better time : a novel of the spirited women of the Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion / by Williams, Sheila(Sheila J.),author.;
In early 1945, Dorothy and 800 African American WACs arrive at their post in England where they are tasked with processing mail sent to GIs from their loved ones back home, an estimated 17 million pieces, and with their outlooks changed forever, return to the U.S. as the catalysts for change in America.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; United States. Army. Women's Army Corps. Central Postal Battalion, 6888th; African American women; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The bomber mafia : a dream, a temptation, and the longest night of the second world war / by Gladwell, Malcolm,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How a small team of Utopian Air Force strategists attempted to win World War II through precision bombing-only to witness Curtis LeMay defeat Japan from the air, by burning nearly 70 of its cities to the ground. A tale of idealists, grim pragmatists, technologists, and the wages of war"--
Subjects: Bombing, Aerial; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Say their names : how Black lives came to matter in America / by Bunn, Curtis,author.; Charles, Nick(Journalist),author.; Cottman, Michael H.,author.; Gaines, Patrice,author.; Harriston, Keith,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal, state, and intrapersonal changes that followed. It is a simple story, wherein white America finally witnessed enough brutality to move their collective consciousness. The only problem is that it isn't true. George Floyd was not the first Black man to be killed by police-he wasn't even the first to inspire nation-wide protests-yet his death came at a time when America was already at a tipping point. In say their names, five seasoned journalists probe this critical shift. With a piercing examination of how inequality has been propagated throughout history, from Black imprisonment and the Convict Leasing program to long-standing predatory medical practices to over-policing, the authors highlight the disparities that have long characterized the dangers of being Black in America. They examine the many moderate attempts to counteract these inequalities, from the modern Civil Rights movement to Ferguson, and how the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others pushed compliance with an unjust system to its breaking point. Finally, they outline the momentous changes that have resulted from this movement, while at the same time proposing necessary next steps to move forward. With a combination of penetrating, focused journalism and affecting personal insight, the authors bring together their collective years of reporting, creating a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of racial inequality in America"--
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; Black lives matter movement.;
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The Store [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Halstead, Graham,narrator.; DiLallo, Richard,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Graham Halstead.Imagine a near future of unparalleled convenience. A powerful retailer, can deliver anything to anyone's door via drone, even anticipating needs and desires they didn't know they had. Most people are fine with that, but not Jacob and Megan Brandeis. New York writers whose livelihood is on the brink of extinction, Jacob and Megan have made a drastic decision; they're going undercover to dig up the retailers secrets in a book that could change the entire American way of life, or put an end to Jacob's.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Stores, Retail; Married people; Authors; Undercover operations;
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An American story : everyone's invited / by Valderrama, Wilmer,1980-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.An American Story is the stirring memoir by actor, producer, and activist Wilmer Valderrama, delving into his upbringing in Venezuela. Following countless auditions and frequent criticisms of his accent, he created the personality that would eventually land him the role as Fez on the hit series That 70s Show, which catapulted him to stardom. Over the coming years, he would create the smash show, Yo Mamma, voice the lead character in Disney's Encanto, and so much more, culminating in his joining the cast of the hit show NCIS in 2016. Through his work, Valderrama hopes to demonstrate his love and gratitude for the country that changed his life. An American Story weaves Valderrama's personal stories with those of the remarkable people he's met along his philanthropic journey. This isn't just Valderrama's story, though. It's a view of America through an immigrant's eyes, in both its stunning unmatched wonders and all its native challenges. It is the profound and gripping story of someone who found the way and is now inviting as many as possible to join him on the adventure.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Valderrama, Wilmer, 1980-; Immigrants; Television actors and actresses; Venezuelans;
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Ms. Marvel, the new mutant. [graphic novel] / by Vellani, Iman,author.; Alphona, Adrian,illustrator.; Arciniega, Erick,1989-colourist.; Caramagna, Joe,letterer.; Gomez, Carlos,1985-illustrator.; Gorham, Adam,illustrator.; Herring, Ian(Illustrator),illustrator.; Pichelli, Sara,illustrator.; Pirzada, Sabir,author.; Wilson, G. Willow,1982-author.; Wilson, Matthew,1981-illustrator.;
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Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Marvel, Ms. (Fictitious character); Khan, Kamala (Fictitious character); Muslim women superheroes; Pakistani Americans; Teenage superheroes; Women superheroes;
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Spare parts : four teenagers, one underwater robot, and the pursuit of a dream / by Davis, Joshua,1974-author.;
Subjects: Mexican American high school students; Remote submersibles;
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Spain in our hearts : Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939 / by Hochschild, Adam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 410-419) and index.From the acclaimed, bestselling author Adam Hochschild, comes a sweeping history of the Spanish Civil War, told through the perspective of a dozen characters, including Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell. 'Spain in Our Hearts' is a tale of idealism, heartbreaking suffering, and a noble cause that failed. Hochschild is the winner of the PEN USA Literary Award and is the author of 'King Leopold's Ghost' as well as 'To End All Wars'.
Subjects: Spain. Ejército Popular de la República. Abraham Lincoln Battalion.; Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.; Americans;
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Eat at home tonight : 101 simple busy-family recipes for your slow cooker, sheet pan, Instant Pot, and more / by King, Tiffany,1967-author.;
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Cooking, American.; Quick and easy cooking.; Dinners and dining.;
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This Motherless Land [text (large print)] : A Novel. by May, Nikki.;
Moving between Somerset and Lagos over the course of two decades, 'This Motherless Land' is a retelling of 'Mansfield Park', exploring identity, culture, race, and love. From the author of 'Walhala' (a RADD pick). #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Adaptations & Pastiche; FICTION / African American & Black / Women; FICTION / Cultural Heritage; FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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