Warren, Elizabeth
Summary: The influential senator and former presidential candidate, in this deeply personal book and a powerful call to action, writes about six perspectives that have influenced her life and advocacy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WARREN, ELIZABETH WARGilligan, Carol
Summary: "The election of an unabashedly patriarchal man as US President was a shock for many--despite decades of activism on gender inequalities and equal rights, how could it come to this? What is it about patriarchy that seems to make it so resilient and resistant to change? Undoubtedly it persists in part because some people benefit from the unequal advantages it confers. But is that enough to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Polity Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306 GILDalrymple, Theodore.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andre Deutsch 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.914 DALNeel, Lara
Summary: Knit, sew, and craft your way to self-empowerment. Are you a Nasty Woman ready to smash the patriarchy with a needle and thread? Proudly proclaim your feminism with your very own DIY Bleeding Heart T-shirt? Or stage a protest with the rest of the girls, wearing knitted Pussyhats? Be part of the revolution by reclaiming the "domestic" arts of knitting, sewing, and more--to channel your feminist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 NEEMedina, Meg
Summary: "A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SOTSaeed, Aisha
Summary: "A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOUKnudsen, Michelle
Summary: Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BLYMagoon, Kekla
Summary: Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BILSorell, Traci
Summary: The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MANBaby Namboos (Musical group)
Contents: Intro. -- Hard times. -- Get your head down. -- Ancoats2zambia. -- Provoked. -- Persist to reminisce. -- Holy. -- Late night antics. -- Trials and tribulations. -- Play with me. -- Bonus tracks. -- Ancoats2zambia. -- Ancoats2zambia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Palm Pictures 2017
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Summary: This inspiring chapter book biography introduces readers to Pura Belpré who brought Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the country, giving Spanish speakers the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BELNagoski, Emily
Summary: This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2020
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Summary: "Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to handle difficult situations. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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Summary: "Compiled from hours of interviews drawn from the eponymous National Geographic documentary, this inspiring book from world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped the celebrated doctor's life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: "This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men--and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. The gap between what it's really like to be a woman and what people expect women to be is a primary cause of burnout, because we exhaust ourselves trying to close the space between the two....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2019
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Summary: Offers ten strategies for acknowledging, healing, and moving past pain and trauma caused by layoffs, foreclosures, retirement losses, and health insurance problems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2010
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Summary: "We are in the midst of a global reckoning on racism, and corporations are on high alert. Public statements of anti-racism are no longer enough. But managers, especially those sandwiched between the C-Suite and their entry-level colleagues, feel that theydon't have the power and influence to affect the level of change we need to see in the world. In Inclusion Revolution, award-winning diversity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seal Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.3 AUGSummary: They are now banned worldwide-but the toxins known as PCBs are not going away. This program explains how the compounds have almost irreparably polluted the globe and still threaten future generations. The film begins in 1927, when PCBs became integral to electric power and, eventually, a vast array of agricultural and technological products. Describing the growth of scientific awareness of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Charges against Christian missionaries for unlawful conversions and desecration of Hindu shrines are fodder for militant Hindu revivalists who seek to claim converts for themselves-and justification for their acts of violence against India's Christian minority. This gripping program investigates the political agendas behind the violence, as the tribal poor-many of whom have benefited...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: We often think of memory as a record of facts, but it is also a web of sensations and emotions-and a vehicle for traveling, so to speak, through time. This program explores the mechanisms of human recollection, presenting new case studies and medical findings that reveal the complexity of the brain's memory center. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Randy Buckner explains his research into memory...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Morin, Amy
Summary: The best-selling author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" addresses the challenges facing middle grade students in today's world, offering relatable, graphics-complemented advice on developing healthy mental habits for fulfilling personal potential.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Summary: Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THOKanter, Rosabeth Moss.
Summary: The author looks at winning and losing in the business world, arguing that the key to success lies in an organization's character, perseverance, winning tradition, and confidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Business 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1 KANClinton, Chelsea
Summary: "An abridged board book version of the She Persisted picture book about 13 American women who made a difference in the world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2019