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Today I am : 10 stories of belonging / by Perera, Salini,1986-illustrator.; Richardson, Jael Ealey,1980-editor.;
"In this collection of short fiction, ten outstanding authors explore the theme of home - home as a place, a concept, as a way of thinking about the body - through prose, verse and graphic storytelling. In "In a Flash" by Marty Chan, three kids come across a camera that traps the people it photographs. But can they figure out how to get out? When a lady from church comes to visit bringing "gifts," Hunter sees his home on the rez in a new light in "Home Fires" by Michael Hutchinson. In "The Secret Cousin" by Chad Lucas, Lonnie is spending Thanksgiving with his mother's family, who he hardly knows. Lonnie navigates the tension and discomfort of being one of two Black people in the house. But he finds new friendship in his cousin Ethan. These stories and more, compiled and edited by Jael Richardson, acclaimed author and Artistic Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity, bring together perspectives on belonging from BIPOC authors from across the country."--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Short stories.; Belonging (Social psychology); Belonging (Social psychology);
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Capitalism and the alternatives / by Grey, Julius H.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Economics; Capitalism.;
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Could Should Might Don't : How We Think About the Future. by Foster, Nick.;
'Could Should Might Don't' is an invaluable guide to how to think - and not to think - about the future, by one of the premier futurists of our time. Nick Foster has worked with globally recognized organizations, including Google, Sony, Nokia, and Dyson. In 2021, he was awarded the title Royal Designer for Industry - the highest accolade for a British designer.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Future Studies;
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The age of AI : and our human future / by Kissinger, Henry A.,author.; Huttenlocher, Daniel,author.; Schmidt, Eric,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is transforming human society fundamentally and profoundly. Not since the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason have we changed how we approach knowledge, politics, economics, even warfare. In 'The Age of A.I.', three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore what it means for us all.
Subjects: Artificial intelligence;
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All things being equal : why math is the key to a better world / by Mighton, John,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From the award-winning founder of JUMP Math comes a road map for success in math study, and an impassioned call for a more just society where intellectual achievement is available to the many instead of the privileged few. John Mighton has been called the "Jane Jacobs of education" and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. His first two books, 'The Myth of Ability' and 'The End of Ignorance', were national bestsellers and he has received two Governor General's Awards. He lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Mathematics; Numeracy.;
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Breaking things at work : the Luddites are right about why you hate your job / by Mueller, Gavin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the nineteenth century, English textile workers responded to the introduction of new technologies on the factory floor by smashing them to bits. For years the Luddites roamed the English countryside, practicing drills and manoeuvres that they would later deploy on unsuspecting machines. The movement has been derided by scholars as a backwards-looking and ultimately ineffectual effort to stem the march of history; for Gavin Mueller, the movement gets at the heart of the antagonistic relationship between all workers, including us today, and the so-called progressive gains secured by new technologies. The luddites weren't primitive and they are still a force, however unconsciously, in the workplaces of the twenty-first century world. Breaking Things at Work is an innovative rethinking of labour and machines, leaping from textile mills to algorithms, from existentially threatened knife cutters of rural Germany to surveillance-evading truckers driving across the continental United States. Mueller argues that the future stability and empowerment of working-class movements will depend on subverting these technologies and preventing their spread wherever possible. The task is intimidating, but the seeds of this resistance are already present in the neo-Luddite efforts of hackers, pirates, and dark web users who are challenging surveillance and control, often through older systems of communication technology"--
Subjects: Technology; Luddites.;
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Still hopeful : lessons from a lifetime of activism / by Barlow, Maude,author.;
In this timely book, Maude Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that she has learned from a lifetime of activism. She emphasizes that effective activism is not really about the goal, rather it is about building a movement and finding like-minded people to carry the load with you. Barlow knows firsthand how hard fighting for change can be. But she also knows that change does happen and that hope is the essential ingredient. Barlow lives in Ottawa, ON. From the author of 'Whose Water Is It, Anyways?'.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Barlow, Maude.; Environmental justice.; Social justice.; Social reformers;
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Say the right thing : how to talk about identity, diversity, and justice / by Yoshino, Kenji,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. That fear can sometimes prevent us from speaking up at all, depriving people from marginalized groups of support and stalling progress toward a more just and inclusive society. Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, are here to show potential allies that these conversations don't have to be so overwhelming. Through stories drawn from contexts as varied as social media posts, dinner party conversations, and workplace disputes, they offer seven user-friendly principles that teach skills such as how to avoid common conversational pitfalls, engage in respectful disagreement, offer authentic apologies, and better support people in our lives who experience bias. Research-backed, accessible, and uplifting, Say the Right Thing charts a pathway out of cancel culture toward more meaningful and empathetic dialogue on issues of identity. It also gives us the practical tools to do good in our spheres of influence. Whether managing diverse teams at work, navigating issues of inclusion at college, or challenging biased comments at a family barbecue, Yoshino and Glasgow help us move from unconsciously hurting people to consciously helping them"--
Subjects: Conversation.; Gender identity.; Social integration.; Social justice.;
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The next apocalypse : the art and science of survival / by Begley, Chris,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Pandemic, climate change, or war: our era is ripe with the odour of doomsday. In 'The Next Apocalypse', archaeologist Chris Begley examines past collapses of civilizations, such as the Maya and Rome, and argues that understanding these breakdowns can help us prepare for a potentially disastrous future.
Subjects: Disasters; Survivalism.; Emergency management;
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Cherished belonging : the healing power of love in divided times / by Boyle, Greg,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A Jesuit priest's work with gang members inspires a vision of compassionate community and radical kindness, promoting the idea that everyone is inherently good and that we all belong to each other.
Subjects: Religious materials.; Self-help publications.; Christianity; Communities; Communities;
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