Elizabeth Martnez's unique Chicana voice arises from over thirty years of experience in the movements for civil rights, women's liberation, and Latina/o empowerment. In De Colores Means All of Us, Martnez presents a radical Latina perspective on race, liberation, and identity. In these essays, Martnez describes the provocative ideas and new movements created by the rapidly expanding U.S. Latina/o community as it confronts intensified exploitation and racism. With sections on women's organizing, struggles for economic justice and immigrant rights, and the Latina/o youth movement, this book will appeal to readers and activists seeking to organize for the future and build new movements for social change. With a foreword from Angela Y. Davis.
The work of one of the earliest Mexican American women writers who focused on life lived between two cultures and nations is the subject of this new literary study.
Visitations from spirits and talking animals in the small shack of Enapay Morningstar meet Arloine in her dreams. When she awoke from her sleep, a new adventure on an Island called the "Island of Discovery" awaited Arloine "Mama" DeLuca. After being attacked by a vicious, foul villain they called "the Raven" while visiting family in Wibaux, Montana, Arloine had been put into a deep sleep and transported to her home in Monterey County. Once there, she found her family waiting to depart for a strange and wonderful adventure where not one but all would learn a new way of life.
A free eSampler from the hottest new voices in YA. Includes excerpts of Fury and The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! Put down that textbook and pick up this free eSampler with excerpts from the hottest new voices in YA Lit! This collection features excerpts from: Fury by Elizabeth Miles; Witchlanders by Lena Coakley; The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin; Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez; Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts; and Still Waters by Emma Carlson Berne.
This pocket book succinctly describes 318 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, interns, nurses, and nurse-anesthetists in the intensive care unit, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each error is described in a short, clinically relevant vignette, followed by a list of things that should always or never be done in that context and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Coverage includes all areas of ICU practice except the pediatric intensive care unit.
We Have Not Been Moved is a compendium addressing the two leading pillars of U.S. Empire. Inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who called for a “true revolution of values” against the racism, militarism, and materialism which he saw as the heart of a society “approaching spiritual death,” this book recognizes that—for the most part—the traditional peace movement has not been moved far beyond the half-century-old call for a deepening critique of its own prejudices. While reviewing the major points of intersection between white supremacy and the war machine through both historic and contemporary articles from a diverse range of scholars and activists, the editors emphasize what needs to be done now to move forward for lasting social change. Produced in collaboration with the War Resisters League, the book also examines the strategic possibilities of radical transformation through revolutionary nonviolence. Among the historic texts included are rarely-seen writings by antiracist icons such as Anne Braden, Barbara Deming, and Audre Lorde, as well as a dialogue between Dr. King, revolutionary nationalist Robert F. Williams, Dave Dellinger, and Dorothy Day. Never-before-published pieces appear from civil rights and gay rights organizer Bayard Rustin and from celebrated U.S. pacifist supporter of Puerto Rican sovereignty Ruth Reynolds. Additional articles making their debut in this collection include new essays by and interviews with Fred Ho, Jose Lopez, Joel Kovel, Francesca Fiorentini and Clare Bayard, David McReynolds, Greg Payton, Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Ellen Barfield, Jon Cohen, Suzanne Ross, Sachio Ko-Yin, Edward Hasbrouck, Dean Johnson, and Dan Berger. Other contributions include work by Andrea Dworkin, Mumia Abu-Jamal, Starhawk, Andrea Smith, John Stoltenberg, Vincent Harding, Liz McAlister, Victor Lewis, Matthew Lyons, Tim Wise, Dorothy Cotton, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Kenyon Farrow, Frida Berrigan, David Gilbert, Chris Crass, and many others. Peppered throughout the anthology are original and new poems by Chrystos, Dylcia Pagan, Malkia M’Buzi Moore, Sarah Husein, Mary Jane Sullivan, Liz Roberts, and the late Marilyn Buck.
Gender in a Transitional Era addresses a range of issues relevant in current gender and sexuality studies scholarship which span many disciplines. The contributors prioritize the critical thinking that continues to support the notion that we, as a society, still have a ways to go toward full gender equality in all spheres of life. This collection positions marginal voices at the center of complex gender issues in today’s society. Broad thematic topic areas include parental identities, advice, and self-help; gender performances and role expectations in media; interacting within organizational and social spaces; and tensions and negotiations on politics, health, and feminisms. Though there is still much work to be done concerning an array of gender equality issues, scholars in this collection interrogate a transitional era of gender in which changes are evident, yet challenges persist.
Can a butterfly change again? Flutter into a big world with some tiny bug friends and get to know a really, MEAN bug.Fly into some colorful pages and learn to treat others with kindness."The perfect book to read with or give to children of any age. All insects are illustrated with cuteness and care, so no little bug gives anyone the heeby-jeebies. Have fun exploring a big garden as a little butterfly would!
Life can be so unpredictable with all of its twists and turns. It has a way of breaking your heart a thousand times and leaving you completely hopeless. Is there any hope for our fractured hearts, shattered dreams, and devastated lives? This is our beautiful story from out of darkness. It's not just our story though, but rather His story through our lives. Embark on the relentless journey through the fight for my life and how it got me to where I am today, so wonderfully free and passionately alive. If you need hope like I did against the vicious enemy of depression, then you are in great company. Come into the light and leave the darkness behind. Get ready for a life changing journey and the brightness of a brand new day.
Presents reproducible pages for use in teaching Victor Martinez's "Parrot in the Oven" to high school students, including study questions, project and essay ideas, comprehension quizzes, vocabulary and comprehension activities, and a crossword puzzle.
Physical impairments were just the beginning, there were more serious problems to overcome. A tale of heart, magical beasts and mystical lands. Sometimes the hardest thing we can face is ourselves.
Maxi Explains: How To Communicate is a bilingual book with Spanish and English text on each page. It follows the story of Dani who has trouble making friends. Dani consults with their trusted friend and eventually learns how to improve communication through trial and error. When Dani runs into trouble at school, there's no one better to ask for advice than their best friend Maxi! This wise sloth and helpful friends come together to guide Dani through a problem. Read along to discover how Dani becomes a better classmate while also learning how to communicate effectively.¡Cuando Dani tiene problemas en la escuela, no hay nadie mejor para pedirle consejo que su mejor amistad Maxi! Este perezoso inteligente y sus útiles amistades se unen para guiar a Dani a través de un problema. Lea para descubrir cómo Dani mejora como amistad de clase mientras aprende a comunicarse de manera efectiva.
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