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- Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Subnormal. by Shannon, Lyttanya,film director.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.In the 1960s, while young black adults were getting to grips with the struggle for black power and a long fightback against police abuse was starting, the majority of West Indian migrants were keeping their heads down. They were working hard and counting on providing better opportunities and education for their children. However, in a white-dominated country, where the politics were becoming increasingly racialised, there was a question of how society, and its teachers, saw these young black children. Before having a chance to develop intellectually, they were labelled as stupid, difficult and disruptive. This documentary reveals how black children in the 1960s and 70s were sent to schools for the subnormal, and how parents, activists and teachers came together to fight this injustice.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Education.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; History.; Political participation.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Police brutality.; Political activists.; Race relations.; Nineteen sixties.;
- Girl rebels [graphic novel] : from Greta Thunberg to Malala, five inspirational tales of courage / by Morin, Fabien,1985-author.; Gijé,1988-illustrator.; Bourbon-Crook, Marc,translator.; Burton, Jessica,letterer.; Derain, Julien,1970-author.; Hopman, Laurent,author.; Joret, Jocelyn,illustrator.; Macioci, Vittoria,1991-illustrator.; Titan Comics (Firm),publisher.;
- Six girls, five empowering adventures. From climate activism to fighting for education and gun control, each story delves deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of remarkable individuals. Through rich storytelling and stunning visuals, readers will be inspired by the unwavering spirit of Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Yusra Mardini, Emma 'X' Gonzalez and the Parkland Kids, and Melati and Isabel Wijsen. Each turn of the page will draw readers into the lives of these young girls, who never intended to become spokespeople or flag-bearers, but have now become inspiring icons and role models for thousands of young people all over the world.
- Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Mardini, Yusra; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Wijsen, Isabel, 2002-; Wijsen, Melati, 2000-; Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Child environmentalists; Courage; Social justice; Women conservationists; Women environmentalists; Women political activists; Women social reformers;
- Punk Rock Vegan Movie. by Moby,film director.; Navarro, Dave,actor.; Havok, Davey,actor.; Moby,actor.; Zombie, Rob,actor.; Kanal, Tony,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Dave Navarro, Davey Havok, Moby, Rob Zombie, Tony KanalOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2023.PUNK ROCK VEGAN MOVIE is a feature-length documentary written and directed (and shot and scored) by Moby. It looks at the surprising history of punk rock and animal rights activism, features interviews with dozens of punk rock legends, and also cameos from Bagel the dog, the devil, and a boardroom of demons.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Science.; Social sciences.; Music.; Environmental sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Health.; History.; Environmentalism.; Political participation.; Animal rights.; Food industry and trade.; Animals.; Animal welfare.; Musicians.; Nutrition.; Vegetarianism.; Political activists.; Performing arts.;
- Circular motion : a novel / by Foster, Alex,1995-author.;
- "A brilliantly imagined literary debut of love, despair, and two people's search for belonging in a world literally spinning out of control. The acceleration of Earth's spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon hasn't reached Tanner, a young man preoccupied with dreams of escaping his tiny Alaskan hometown. One night, desperate to make his mark on the world, he runs away. He lands an unlikely job at CWC, the global operator of a network of massive aircraft that orbit the Earth at 30,000 feet, revolutionizing global transportation. Now goods and people can travel anywhere in little more than an hour -- you can visit Paris for an evening or order sushi from Japan. But a wave of social unrest presents challenges for CWC just as Tanner settles into his new lifestyle and develops surprising feelings for one of his colleagues. That unrest sweeps up Winnie. A high school outcast, Winnie falls in with a group of teen activists who blame CWC for the planet's acceleration. As days on Earth quicken to twenty-three hours, then twenty, the sun rising and setting ever faster, causing violent storms and political meltdowns, Tanner and Winnie's stories spiral closer together. They meet cynical executives toiling to forestall the crises they created, lobbyists and lovers all coping in their own ways, and religious zealots for whom the apocalypse can't come soon enough. Three-hour days. Two-hour days ... A propulsive exploration of capitalism, technology, and our place within a system that dwarfs us, Circular Motion is one of the most ingenious debut novels of our time"--
- Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Airlines; Airplanes; Capitalism; Political activists; Protest movements; Sexual minorities; Technology;
- One of the good guys / by Hall, Araminta,author.;
- "Desperate to escape the ghosts of his failed marriage, Cole upends his life. He leaves London behind for a remote stretch of coast, relishing the respite from the noise, drama, and relentless careerism that curdled his relationship and mental health. Leonora has made the same move for similar reasons. She's living a short walk from Cole's seaside cottage, preparing for her latest art exhibition. Though Cole still can't figure out what went wrong with his marriage, and Leonora is having trouble acclimating to the hostile landscape, the pair forges a connection on the eroding bluff they call home. Then, two young women activists raising awareness about gendered violence disappear while passing through. Cole and Leonora find themselves in the middle of a police investigation and the resulting media firestorm when the world learns of what happened"--
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Criminal investigation; Gender-based violence; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Missing persons; Patriarchy; Political activists; Secrecy; Women artists; Women; Masculinity;
- Resist! : how to be an activist in the age of defiance / by Segalov, Michael,author.;
- Subjects: Social action.; Social change.; Political participation.;
- Birding to change the world : a memoir / by O'Kane, Trish,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."A professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; O'Kane, Trish.; Bird watchers; Bird watching; Environmental protection.; Environmentalists;
- Purposeful empathy : tapping our hidden superpower for personal, organizational, and social change / by Nowak, Anita,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."Through inspiring stories; interviews with experts, including business leaders, neuroscientists, activists, social entrepreneurs, and spiritual leaders; a new model rooted in positive psychology and coaching; and self-development exercises at the end of each chapter, Purposeful Empathy offers wisdom and practical advice to foster personal, organizational, and social transformation"--
- Subjects: Caring.; Empathy.; Organizational change.; Social change.;
- How we can win : race, history and changing the money game that's rigged / by Jones, Kimberly(Kimberly Latrice),author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."A breakdown of the economic and social injustices facing Black people and other marginalized citizens inspired by political activist Kimberly Jones' viral video, "How Can We Win.""--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Jones, Kimberly (Kimberly Latrice); African American civil rights workers; African American women social reformers; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Social movements;
- Calling in : how to start making change with those you'd rather cancel / by Ross, Loretta,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.From a pioneering activist and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, this memoir-manifesto explores cancel culture, advocating for bridging divides and creating effective communication. Includes insights from the author's work in reproductive rights and justice.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Cancel culture; Communication in social action.; Reproductive rights; Social change.; Conflict management;
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