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Mediocre : the dangerous legacy of white male America / by Oluo, Ijeoma,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-306) and index."In her new book, rather than tear down the statues of certain white men, Ijeoma Oluo casts her eye on the long view of a nation that, as a whole, has built a dominant identity for white men. Her book challenges what we value most in America, during a tumultuous time of upheaval as we painfully strive toward a more perfect union. With her signature sharp wit, Oluo exposes how white male identity not only blatantly marks our divided culture today, from presidential politics to popular culture, but it is insidiously embedded even in the history of apparent progress, from women entering the workforce, to rising access to higher education, to the work of white civil rights advocates and male feminists. Oluo relates the glorification of White male aggression behind Western Expansion, the disdain of women workers strengthening the Great Depression, the fear of racial integration driving the Great Migration, and more examples of how White male America was forged and reinforced-at a devastating cost. Far from arguing that all white men are mediocre, Oluo instead challenges a national narrative that for generations has defined success exclusively around white men. Status for white men is granted only in relation to others, and is separated from actual achievement. This is not a benign mediocrity; it is brutal for everyone who is erased. Deeply researched, passionate, and revelatory, Oluo's Mediocre argues that if we wish to move beyond the rancorous politics where only white men are created equal, if we wish to write better stories for the next generation of Americans, we first need upend everything we thought we knew about our founding stories"--
Subjects: Male domination (Social structure); Men, White;
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Solar power / by Vonder Brink, Tracy.;
Energy and Fuel -- What Is Solar Energy? -- Reflecting Sunlight -- Capturing Sunlight -- Powering a City -- Challenges of Solar Power -- The Future of Solar Power."How is the Sun used to make energy? How does a solar panel work? Solar Power answers these questions and much more!"--
Subjects: Solar energy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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101 cool things to do in Minecraft : turbo-charge your Minecraft gameplay! by Welbeck Children's Books (Firm);
"Minecraft gives everyone so many opportunities for open-ended play . . but when [the reader has] . . . the whole world to explore what do you do? This book solves that problem, with 101 . . . ideas for . . . challenges and quests in Minecraft. From finding every animal to making [one's] own food factory, creating the ultimate underwater base to challenging [one's] friends to an online dance-off, [the reader] won't believe the crazy tasks within. In-game activities range from combat quests to building challenges, and even mad stunts"--Amazon.
Subjects: Minecraft (Game); Video games; Computer games; Adventure video games;
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Water power / by Vonder Brink, Tracy.;
Energy and Fuel -- Where Does Water Come From? -- Capturing Water Energy -- Changing Water to Power -- Powering a City -- Challenges of Water Power -- The Future of Water Power."How is water used to make energy? Why do we build dams for power? Water Power answers these questions and much more!"--
Subjects: Water-power;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The book of alchemy : a creative practice for an inspired life / by Jaouad, Suleika,author.;
"For as long as she can remember, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She has used it to mark life's biggest occasions and to ride its roughest waves. It has buoyed her through illness, through heartbreak, and the deepest oceans of uncertainty. And Suleika is not alone. For so many people, journaling is a process of discovery, sometimes vulnerable and terrifying, always transformative. The Book of Alchemy is based on the premise that journaling is an essential tool for navigating the challenges of modern life. We live in a world where we're not only forced to grapple with personal peaks and valleys but also global upheavals far beyond our control-political, social, economic, technological, environmental. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through. Designed to be a companion through challenging times, The Book of Alchemy will explore the art of journaling, offering encouragement, direction, and support to those looking for a way to navigate the in-between. It is designed to expand that space, giving readers tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers, to uncover their truest self-and in doing so, to find clarity and calm, to hold the astonishingly beautiful and the often unbearable facts of life in the same palm"--
Subjects: Diaries;
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Queer [graphic novel] : a graphic history / by Barker, Meg-John,1974-author.; Scheele, Julia,illustrator.;
"Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Julia Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel. A kaleidoscope of characters from the diverse worlds of pop-culture, film, activism and academia guide us on a journey through the ideas, people and events that have shaped queer theory. From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion, Queer explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how these views have been disputed and challenged. Along the way we look at key landmarks which shift our perspective of whats normal, such as Alfred Kinseys view of sexuality as a spectrum between heterosexuality and homosexuality, Judith Butlers view of gendered behavior as a performance, the play Wicked, which reinterprets characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, or moments in Casino Royale when were invited to view James Bond with the kind of desiring gaze usually directed at female bodies in mainstream media,"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Nonfiction comics.; Homosexuality; Queer theory;
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Nanaville : adventures in grandparenting / by Quindlen, Anna,author.;
"Before mommy blogs were even invented, Anna Quindlen became a go-to writer on the joys and challenges of motherhood in her nationally syndicated column. Now she's taking the next step and going full Nana in the pages of this lively and moving book about her grandchildren, her children, and her new and remarkable role"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Quindlen, Anna; Grandmothers; Grandparent and child;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It's ok to do things differently! : a book for families that share custody / by Lindhardt, Stephanie.;
"It's OK to Do Things Differently" is a compassionate and empowering story for children navigating life between two households with different values and routines. From religious practices to diet, modesty, and bedtime routines, Poppy's experiences reflect the real-life challenges that arise in divorce, separation, and shared custody co-parenting situations where parents may not always agree. Through simple, relatable language, this book reassures children that it's okay for things to be different between homes and that love, respect, and unity can thrive despite those differences. Perfect for families dealing with sensitive differences, "It's OK to Do Things Differently" fosters understanding and promotes emotional well-being for young children, helping them feel secure in both homes.
Subjects: Picture books.; Divorce; Families; Home;
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Smells like tween spirit : a novel / by Gelman, Laurie,author.;
"As a new Mat Mom of the Pioneer Middle School (PMS) Wrestling team, Jen Dixon finds herself thrown in the middle of the "guerrilla war against so-called perfect mothers," armed only with her cutting wit and acerbic sense of humor (New York Times Book Review). Handling a whole host of new challenges, from the dreaded seventh-grade science fair to a school fundraiser (again!), Jen faces the somewhat-terrifying new social dynamics of the wrestling moms with her trademark combination of reluctance and exceptional delivery"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Middle-aged mothers; Middle-aged women; Motherhood; Mothers; Schools;
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Your turn : how to be an adult / by Lythcott-Haims, Julie,author.;
"Having tackled a far-reaching parenting crisis with her New York Times bestselling How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims is back with an equally powerful and persuasive book for the adult children of those hovering parents-and for everyone who struggles to be a grown-up in these challenging times"--
Subjects: Adulthood.; Adult children; Parent and adult child.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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