Hip Hop Family Tree: The Omnibus
by Ed Piskor
“Discover the history of hip hop in graphic novel form — this omnibus collection of the New York Times best-selling series includes over 140 pages of extras in a deluxe hardcover for the first time!” — Provided by publisher.
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
by Ishmael Beah
“The devastating story of war through the eyes of a child soldier. Beah tells how, at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he’d been picked up by the government army, and became a soldier.
My new friends have begun to suspect I haven’t told them the full story of my life.
“Why did you leave Sierra Leone?”
“Because there is a war.”
“You mean, you saw people running around with guns and shooting each other?”
“Yes, all the time.”
“Cool.”
I smile a little.
“You should tell us about it sometime.”
“Yes, sometime.”
This is how wars are fought now: by children, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s. Children have become soldiers of choice. In the more than fifty conflicts going on worldwide, it is estimated that there are some 300,000 child soldiers. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. What is war like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived. In A Long Way Gone, Beah, now twenty-five years old, tells a riveting story: how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he’d been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts.” -Goodreads
Gift Wrapping and Greeting Cards: Creative Ideas for Personalizing Your Gifts and Cards
by Lydia Darbyshire (Editor)
“Creative ideas for personalizing gifts and cards.” – Amazon
The Complete Guide to Sharpening
by Leonard Lee
“Transform your woodworking experience with The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee. Say goodbye to the frustration of working with dull tools. This comprehensive guide consolidates a lifetime of study into the most practical reference on sharpening techniques, methods, and devices. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a beginner, you’ll discover the most effective ways to sharpen all your tools, from chisels to drill bits. The Complete Guide to Sharpening empowers you to achieve precise, clean cuts every time, allowing your creativity and craftsmanship to shine. Don’t let dull tools hold you back—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to sharpen your tools to perfection.” – Amazon
In-Flight Japanese: Learn Before You Land
by Living Language (Firm)
“In-Flight courses provide the perfect way to make the most of travel time and learn the essential words and phrases to get to the hotel, eat at a restaurant, and make a good first impression.”
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
by Siddhartha Mukherjee
“A magnificently written “biography” of cancer–from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it.”
Girl Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol
by Mallory O’Meara
“Provides a tour through the feminist history of women drinking, revealing the untold female distillers, drinkers, and brewers that played vital roles in potent potable history, from ancient Sumerian beer goddess Ninkasi to 1920s bartender Ada Coleman.”
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
by Devon Price, PhD
“A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity.” — Provided by publisher.
Runs in the Family: An Incredible Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging
by Sarah Spain & Deland McCullough
“In 1972, sixteen-year-old Carol Briggs gave birth to Jon Kenneth Briggs during a snowstorm in Pittsburgh and made the difficult decision to put him up for adoption, hoping he would land in a stable, two-parent household. Adopted by a well-known Youngstown, Ohio, radio DJ and his wife, Jon was renamed Deland McCullough. Deland’s childhood was far from idyllic, disrupted by his adoptive parents’ turbulent divorce and his mother’s subsequent abusive relationships. Amid this uncertainty and instability at home, football became a sanctuary, providing Deland with mentorship and a sense of belonging. He learned to channel his insecurities and feelings of disconnection into an unrelenting drive to prove his doubters wrong and surpass the expectations others had for him. After making the transition from professional player to respected coach, Deland’s longing to understand his origins intensified, driven by a desire to fill out his family medical history and piece together the fragmented parts of his identity. The search that ensued led to a life-altering discovery, an examination of family in all its forms, and an exploration of all the ways we inherit, learn, and disrupt generational trauma.” — Provided by publisher
Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World’s Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West
by David Wolman & Julian Smith
“Traces the role of three Hawaiian cowboys who became champions at the 1908 Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, detailing how their careers influenced post-annexation Hawaiian identity, island ranching, and the rodeo culture of Cheyenne. August 1908. Three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka’au’a had traveled 4,200 miles from Hawaii to test themselves against the toughest riders in the West. Dismissed by whites, who considered themselves the only true cowboys, the native Hawaiians would astonish the country, returning home champions– and American legends. Wolman and Smith show that the three paniolo were in fact the product of a deeply engrained Hawaiian cattle culture. The young Hawaiians brought the pride of a people struggling to preserve their cultural identity and anxious about their future under the rule of overlords an ocean away.” — Adapted From Jacket