Author: James H. Leroy
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Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Author: Patrick Califia
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN: 1573440965
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 303

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A chronicle of the radical sex movement in the United States covers sexual practices, gay and lesbian activism, feminism, censorship, and other important issues. Original.

Author: Rick Siangco
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514480921
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247

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This book is Ricks life story, written especially for the descendants of Eleuterio and Juliana Siangco to remember their roots. However, it is truly a modern Americana story of a first-generation immigrant son born in America who learns to balance his 1950s American values with those of the old country that his parents brought with them from the Philippine Islands even as he becomes a magistrate. A genuinely entertaining family book.

Author: Tom Dalzell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317372522
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is the definitive record of post WWII slang. Containing over 60,000 entries, this new edition of the authoritative work on slang details the slang and unconventional English of the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge's own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English published sources given for each entry, often including an early or significant example of the term’s use in print. hundreds of thousands of citations from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, and songs illustrating usage of the headwords dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning New to this edition: A new preface noting slang trends of the last five years Over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia New terms from the language of social networking Many entries now revised to include new dating, new citations from written sources and new glosses The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.

Author: Jerry Craft
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006269121X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act!

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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 492

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Category : Boys
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Author: Edward Stratemeyer
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434447049
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4173

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The Rover Boys were precursors to the Hardy Boys -- three brothers who solved mysteries and had adventures at boarding school, on vacation, and abroad. Twenty volumes (all included here) were published. A second series, chronicling the adventures of the original Rover Boys' sons, followed. Six volumes of the second series are included. If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

Author: Edward Stratemeyer
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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In 'The Rover Boys on Land and Sea: The Crusoes of Seven Islands' by Edward Stratemeyer, readers are taken on an adventurous journey with the three Rover brothers as they navigate various challenges on both land and sea. With its engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions, the book provides a thrilling and captivating reading experience reminiscent of classic adventure novels. Set in the late 19th century, the literary context of the book reflects a time when tales of exploration and survival were highly popular among readers. Stratemeyer's writing style is accessible to readers of all ages, making it a timeless classic for both young and adult audiences. Inspired by the success of his previous works, Stratemeyer's choice to delve into the adventure genre was influenced by the demand for exciting and entertaining literature for young readers. With its blend of action, mystery, and courage, 'The Rover Boys on Land and Sea' is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling escapade filled with wit and charm.

Author: Miriam Pawel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1632867338
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 523

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"Miriam Pawel’s fascinating book . . . illuminates the sea change in the nation’s politics in the last half of the 20th century."--New York Times Book Review California Book Award Gold Medal Winner * Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize * A Los Angeles Times Bestseller * San Francisco Chronicle's "Best Books of the Year" List * Publishers Weekly Top Ten History Books for Fall * Berkeleyside Best Books of the Year * Shortlisted for NCIBA Golden Poppy Award A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist's panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley--told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century. Even in the land of reinvention, the story is exceptional: Pat Brown, the beloved father who presided over California during an era of unmatched expansion; Jerry Brown, the cerebral son who became the youngest governor in modern times--and then returned three decades later as the oldest. In The Browns of California, journalist and scholar Miriam Pawel weaves a narrative history that spans four generations, from August Schuckman, the Prussian immigrant who crossed the Plains in 1852 and settled on a northern California ranch, to his great-grandson Jerry Brown, who reclaimed the family homestead one hundred forty years later. Through the prism of their lives, we gain an essential understanding of California and an appreciation of its importance. The magisterial story is enhanced by dozens of striking photos, many published for the first time. This book gives new insights to those steeped in California history, offers a corrective for those who confuse stereotypes and legend for fact, and opens new vistas for readers familiar with only the sketchiest outlines of a place habitually viewed from afar with a mix of envy and awe, disdain, and fascination.