Lila Perl's Books

A month of crazy and often upsetting events, including a hapless fashion show, causes an eleven-year-old to question her own outlook and role as a girl.

Allows readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of torture.

Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Holocaust.

Gives an overview of theocracy as a political system, including and historical discussion of theocratic regimes throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

A guide for tracing one's ancestors via various means. An appendix describes how to use a number of available government resources.

Over the course of human history, torture has been used as an instrument of war, a means of extracting information, and a mode of punishment. Many argue that it is a necessary weapon in times of war. Others insist that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, violates human rights laws, and fails to extract trustworthy information. This book dives into the debate over torture from all sides, using examples from recent history as well as sidebars, full-color photographs, and a glossary designed to improve young adults' understanding of this controversial topic.

Whether immigration helps or hurts the United States economically, socially, and culturally is a complex question that has both troubled and defined North America since the first colonists arrived. At various stages in American history, the country has both welcomed immigrants as the backbone upon which the nation was founded and rejected them because of their religious, cultural, or linguistic background or because of their economic status. This book outlines the legal and social history of immigration to the United States and frames the immigration debate today. Through full-color photographs and insightful sidebars, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the many factors that continue to define immigration policy.

This engaging series examines various controversial topics present in today's society.

Genocide is the deliberate murder of a racial, ethnic, tribal, national, or religious group. It is one of the world's most horrifying crimes, yet the role that the international community should play when a genocide is underway remains unclear. Are other nations obligated to step in when a genocide is taking place? If so, what signals that it's time to step in? This book looks back at some of the most reprehensible acts of genocide in human history to gain a better understanding of what interventions have taken place in the past, and to what extent they have helped. Sidebars, full-color photographs, and a glossary help readers gain a deeper understanding of the many sides of this complex issue.

A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.

Gives an overview of theocracy as a political system, including and historical discussion of theocratic regimes throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Holocaust.

This engaging series examines various controversial topics present in today's society.

The impact and ramifications of cases argued before the Supreme Court are felt for decades, if not centuries. Only the most important issues of the day and the land make it to the nine justices, and the effects of their decisions reach far beyond the litigants. Under discussion here are five of the most momentous Supreme Court cases ever. They include Marbury v. Madison, Roe v. Wade, Dred Scott, Brown v. Board of Education, and The Pentagon Papers. An absorbing exploration of enormously controversial events, the series details, highlights, and clarifies the complex legal arguments of both sides. Placing the cases within their historical context (though they ultimately emerge as works in progress), the authors reveal each decision's relevance both to the past and the present. The result is a fascinating glimpse across the centuries into the workings of the Supreme Court and the American judicial system.

Brief descriptions of several Hispanic holidays as they are celebrated in North, Central, and South Amer.

A guide for tracing one's ancestors via various means. An appendix describes how to use a number of available government resources.

Defines and discusses the history of terrorism, the nature of terrorism and terrorists, and the recent, rapid growth of terrorist acts throughout the world.

Helps readers use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of immigration.

Examines common superstitions associated with the events of a typical day, how these superstitions developed, and how they influence our behavior today.

Glenda's resolve to lose weight is complicated by her mother who won't practice the eating habits she preaches, conflicts with classmates, and a crush on her English teacher.

Discusses the reasons for vegetarianism, the different types of vegetarian diets, and why modern meat-raising techniques are causing many Americans to change their diets. Also offers alternative protein rich recipes.

Presents historical anecdotes from each of the fifty states, with an emphasis on women and ethnic minorities.

Surveys the geography, history, economy, and culture of Mexico.

Fourteen-year-old Katie lies to her secret diary, writing what she wished would happen, rather than what did happen--and in so doing, she learns how to make wishful thinking a reality." --

A month of crazy and often upsetting events, including a hapless fashion show, causes an eleven-year-old to question her own outlook and role as a girl.

Fourteen-year-old Glenda, extremely unhappy after regaining the pounds she worked so hard to lose, meets the very overweight Giselle and discovers the world of plus-size modeling, but she will have to stay fat to keep working as such a model.

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