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Miles to Go for Freedom: Segregation & Civil Rights in the Jim Crow Years
by Linda Barrett Osborne“A detailed and thought-provoking account of segregation” including photos and first-person stories illustrating life in the Jim Crow era (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Told through unforgettable first-person accounts, photographs, and other primary sources, this book is an overview of racial segregation and early civil rights efforts in the United States from the 1890s to 1954, a period known as the Jim Crow years. Multiple perspectives are examined as the book looks at the impact of legal segregation and discrimination on the day-to-day life of black and white Americans across the country. Complete with a bibliography and an index, it is both an engrossing read and an important addition to black history books for young people.“A valuable and comprehensive perspective on American race relations.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Readers will come away moved, saddened, troubled by this stain on their country’s past and filled with abiding respect for those who fought and overcame. Osborne expertly guides readers through this painful, turbulent time of segregation, enabling them to understand fully the victims’ struggles and triumphs as they worked courageously to set things right.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“The text is elegant and understated. Drawing on personal interviews, the author provides incidents of everyday racism that young people will be able to grasp and relate to immediately.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Tight, consistent focus, pristine organization, and eminently browsable illustrations make this middle-school offering a strong recommendation.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“A well-written chronicle of the African-American struggle for equal rights in the United States. The reader will be quickly engaged.” —Library Media Connection
Militant Visions: Black Soldiers, Internationalism, and the Transformation of American Cinema
by Elizabeth ReichMilitant Visions examines how, from the 1940s to the 1970s, the cinematic figure of the black soldier helped change the ways American moviegoers saw black men, for the first time presenting African Americans as vital and integrated members of the nation. In the process, Elizabeth Reich reveals how the image of the proud and powerful African American serviceman was crafted by an unexpected alliance of government propagandists, civil rights activists, and black filmmakers. Contextualizing the figure in a genealogy of black radicalism and internationalism, Reich shows the evolving images of black soldiers to be inherently transnational ones, shaped by the displacements of diaspora, Third World revolutionary philosophy, and a legacy of black artistry and performance. Offering a nuanced reading of a figure that was simultaneously conservative and radical, Reich considers how the cinematic black soldier lent a human face to ongoing debates about racial integration, black internationalism, and American militarism. Militant Visions thus not only presents a new history of how American cinema represented race, but also demonstrates how film images helped to make history, shaping the progress of the civil rights movement itself.
The Milk of Birds
by Sylvia WhitmanThis timely, heartrending novel tells the moving story of a friendship between two girls: one an American teen, one a victim of the crisis in Darfur. Know that there are many words behind the few on this paper... Fifteen-year-old Nawra lives in Darfur, Sudan, in a camp for refugees displaced by the Janjaweed's trail of murder and destruction. Nawra cannot read or write, but when a nonprofit organization called Save the Girls pairs her with an American donor, Nawra dictates her thank-you letters. Putting her experiences into words begins to free her from her devastating past--and to brighten the path to her future. K. C. is an American teenager from Richmond, Virginia, who hates reading and writing--or anything that smacks of school. But as Nawra pours grief and joy into her letters, she inspires K. C. to see beyond her own struggles. And as K. C. opens her heart in her responses to Nawra, she becomes both a dedicated friend and a passionate activist for Darfur. In this poetic tale of unlikely sisterhood, debut author Sylvia Whitman captures the friendship between two girls who teach each other compassion and share a remarkable bond that bridges two continents.
Milking in the Shadows: Migrants and Mobility in America’s Dairyland (Inequality at Work: Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class, and Labor)
by Julie C. KellerMigrant workers live in a transnational world that spans the boundaries of nation-states. Yet for undocumented workers, this world is complicated by inflexible immigration policies and the ever-present threat of enforcement. Workers labeled as “illegals” wrestle with restrictive immigration policies, evading border patrol and local police as they risk their lives to achieve economic stability for their families. For this group of workers, whose lives in the U.S. are largely defined by their tenuous legal status, the sacrifices they make to get ahead entail long periods of waiting, extended separation from family, and above all, tremendous uncertainty around a freedom that many of us take for granted—everyday mobility. In Milking in the Shadows, Julie Keller takes an in-depth look at a population of undocumented migrants working in the American dairy industry to understand the components of this labor system. This book offers a framework for understanding the disjuncture between the labor desired by employers and life as an undocumented worker in America today.
Miller & Levine Biology (Alabama Edition)
by Kenneth R. Miller Joseph Levine"The respected author team of Ken Miller and Joe Levine are back with a new edition of biology books to inspire students to interact with trusted and up-to-date biology content. The authors' unique storytelling style engages students in biology, with a greater focus on written and visual analogies.
Miller & Levine Biology (Texas)
by Kenneth R. Miller Joseph S. LevineA great option for low-level and inclusion classrooms, with digital support on Biology. com. Authors Ken Miller and Joe Levine deliver the same trusted, relevant content in more accessible ways Written at a lower grade level with a reduced page count, the text offers additional embedded reading support to make biology come alive for struggling learners. Foundations for Learning reading strategies provide the tools to make content accessible for all your students.
The Millionaire Zone: Seven Winning Steps to a Seven-Figure Fortune
by Jennifer OpenshawWhen it comes to making a change in our lives, there is nothing more frightening than taking a financial risk--starting your own business, investing money, or making a career change.Not anymore.Now you can achieve your financial dreams without having to go it alone. By showing you how to stay in your comfort zone, nationally recognized financial expert Jennifer Openshaw eliminates the roadblocks between you and your financial rewards. This book will help you make the change you've always thought about but were too afraid to try.With Jennifer's straightforward, simple approach, youll leave behind all the excuses that hold so many of us back from making the changes necessary to achieve our financial goals. You'll learn how to use what's already at your fingertips--the people, places, and opportunities closest to you--to make money. Along with her seven winning strategies unlocking the secrets to your first million, she includes advice on: $ How to make people want to help you$ Three powerful ways to turn a "No" into a "Yes" $ How to connect with top decision-makers$ How to create your own advisory board$ Dealing with debt--and more$ Turning your passions into profitsJennifer will also inspire you with the stories of how some of America's wealthiest people got where they are today by applying the principles at the heart of this book. Plus, in these pages you'll find groundbreaking research based on surveys and interviews with over 3,000 Americans on how they used familiar things to research financial security.To get you on the path to bigger and better things, Jennifer includes a Millionaire Zone Profile assessment with this book plus a 30-Day Getting Started Program to turn your passions into profits.The Millionaire Zone will not only change your life but the way you operate in the world. Whether you're an employee, investor, or entrepreneur, you'll discover what other "Zoners" already know: That surrounding yourself with familiar things--what Jennifer calls your LifeNet--will empower you to overcome your fears and move your financial life from neutral to high-gear.Thousands of people have reached the Millionaire Zone using Jennifer's winning strategies. Now it's your turn!
Mind over Matter (Superhuman)
by R. T. MartinOn his sixteenth birthday, Parker discovers he's developed the power of telekinesis. He's excited to use his new ability to stop some high school bullies, forming a ragtag crew with his friends. But after almost hurting someone by accident, Parker questions whether or not he wants to use his powers at all. That is, until a bullying prank goes wrong and one of his friends needs his help. Then Parker will have to decide if interfering is a risk he's willing to take.
Mindbenders
by Nicholas FiskVinny and Toby can make things happen just by using their minds. As Vinny stares at a box of ants, she feels as though she is plugging into a giant power socket. It is then that she hears a voice, letting her know that the ants plan to take over the Earth. Can Vinny stop it before it's too late?
Mindful Teaching with Technology: Digital Diligence in the English Language Arts, Grades 6-12
by Troy HicksTechnology is integral to teaching in the English language arts, whether in-person, hybrid, or remote. In this indispensable guide, Troy Hicks shows how to teach and model "digital diligence"--an alert, intentional stance that helps both teachers and students use technology productively, ethically, and responsibly. Resources and lesson ideas are presented to build adolescents' skills for protecting online privacy, minimizing digital distraction, breaking through &“filter bubbles,&” fostering civil conversations, evaluating information on the Internet, creating meaningful digital writing, and deeply engaging with multimedia texts. Dozens of websites, apps, and other tools are reviewed, with links provided at the companion website; end-of-chapter teaching points and guiding questions facilitate learning and application.
Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
by Whitney StewartFrom hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness—the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment—can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging. Stewart guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness. "A thorough and accessible resource for young people."—Kirkus Reviews "Considering the range of challenges that today's teens face, equipping them with pertinent coping skills is crucial for their future success and well-being. . . . [S]traightforward and refreshing."—School Library Journal
Mindfulness for All: The Wisdom to Transform the World
by Jon Kabat-ZinnMore than twenty years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. He followed that up with 2005's Coming to Our Senses, the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our well-being on every level, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, planetary, and spiritual. Now, Coming to Our Senses is being repackaged into 4 smaller books, each focusing on a different aspect of mindfulness, and each with a new foreword written by the author. In the fourth of these books, Mindfulness for All (which was originally published as Part VII and Part VIII of Coming to Our Senses), Kabat-Zinn focuses on how mindfulness really can be a tool to transform the world--explaining how democracy thrives in a mindful context, and why mindfulness is a vital tool for both personal and global understanding and action in these tumultuous times. By "coming to our senses"--both literally and metaphorically--we can become more compassionate, more embodied, more aware human beings, and in the process, contribute to the healing of the body politic as well as our own lives in ways both little and big.
Mindfulness for Children: Help Your Child to be Calm and Content, from Breakfast till Bedtime
by Uz Afzal'There's never been a better time to encourage the little people to develop their natural abilities to be wise, calm and mind. This book is full of approachable yet effective ways to makemindfulness part of family life, whatever that looks like for you.' - Rohan Gunatillake, Creator of buddhify This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it's becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children. Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a really negative effect. Mindfulness for Children is a positive and practical tool that will give children the skills to manage their feelings, increase their confidence and concentration levels as well as aiding their transition to secondary school. And it can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.
Mindfulness Puzzles for Your Kindle: Relaxing Puzzles to De-stress and Unwind
by Gareth Moore'Britain's King of Puzzles' - Sun A collection of restful puzzles and brain-training activities designed to relieve stress andinspire creativity, for your Kindle or other ebook reader.This ebook features a wide range of specially selected games to provide the perfect level of challenge and reward for your brain. Feel the tension release as you focus on each achievable and fun task, and experience the endorphin-reward buzz as you successfully complete each puzzle.Stimulating your mind with each puzzle also helps unlock your brain's innate creativity, just assleep and rest can help you reach a breakthrough on pending tasks. This book will help you feelrefreshed and renewed, and ready to face the challenges of your daily life.This is first ebook in a series of three books by the same author, which currently includes The Mindfulness Puzzle Book, The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 2 and The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 3. There is a fourth book due to be published later in 2020.
Minecraft: An Official Minecraft Novel (Minecraft)
by Danica DavidsonUncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel! Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it&’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend? When Jeremy&’s family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it&’s going to be the same old story. The outsiders&’ kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he&’s never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe school only lets him read about crafting and never try it himself. That doesn&’t mean Valda has to be so rude! But that&’s not the only trouble Valda&’s family has brought with them. They share a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—steal resources and work together to terrorize the folks who live outside The City&’s walls. To stop them, Jeremy and Valda will need to put aside their differences, team up, and learn from each other&’s cultures—or the Overworld may never be the same!
Minecraft: An Official Minecraft Novel (Minecraft)
by DaVaun SandersA father and son team up to compete in an epic Minecraft tournament in this official novel!It&’s a dream come true. Every year, only twenty-four kids in the entire state are selected to show off their Minecraft skills in the Southwest Regional Tournament. And Jett Warner just got his invitation.Here&’s the catch: Nobody knows the rules ahead of time. Will it be Survival? Creative? A speedrun? Or maybe PVP? The only thing Jett knows is that he&’ll need a partner. And he&’ll need to expect the unexpected—well, that and a totally sweet all-expenses-paid trip to a mountainside retreat for a week. The winner&’s reward? Life-changing. The competition? The best of the best. The partner in his corner? His sister, Dri, a total Minecraft expert. Wait, scratch that—Dri has a fever, and now Jett is going to have to team up with . . . Dad?! Sure, he taught Jett how to play, but that was years ago. And while Jett&’s got his eyes on the prize, Dad&’s more eager to hike the trails. As the games begin, the rules are revealed, and the twists keep coming. If the Warners want a chance to win, they&’ll need to step up and perform as a true team—before their opponents take it all. So sharpen those swords, light your torch, and get ready to play. The Tournament awaits!
Minecraft: Beginner's Guide (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamDive into Minecraft headfirst with this all-new beginner&’s guide that will teach you everything you need to know for starting your Minecraft journey, whether that be in Survival mode or Creative. Are you new to Minecraft or still not quite getting the hang of it? Then this book is for you! Join characters such as Miss Hap, Sir Vival and Bill Ding on an adventure through the Overworld, to discover how you can ace your early game.Learn everything from what happens when you die and how to avoid it to how to feed yourself and where to find the cutest mobs. So what are you waiting for? Pick up the book and start your epic adventure!Full of fun and humor, this guide is perfect for kids of all ages.
Minesweeper (Special Forces #2)
by Chris Lynch"All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -- Kirkus Reviews for the World War II seriesDiscover the secret missions behind America's greatest conflicts.Fergus Frew thought he knew what to expect when he signed up with the Navy's demolitions team. But as the Korean War rages on, Fergus and his fellow divers -- AKA "frogmen" -- are tasked with more than just scouting mudflats. Soon they're planting mines. And sabotaging tunnels, bridges... and even fishing nets. Strangest of all, it falls to Fergus to transport a spy into the country -- and that means traveling far from Navy-controlled waters.But frogmen are amphibious. And Fergus may not realize it, but he's in a position to change the way the whole world thinks about combat.National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch continues his explosive fiction series based on the real-life, top-secret history of US black ops and today's heroic Navy SEALs.
Mini-Qs in World History, Volume 1
by Phil RodenMini-Qs are short Document-Based Questions (DBQs), and are exercises that require a student to answer a question using evidence contained in a set of documents. A typical DBQ contains 8-15 documents. Our Mini-Qs are usually 4-8 documents.
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements Of Spitball Warfare (Mini Weapons Of Mass Destruction Ser.)
by John AustinWe've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold all the materials needed to create pocket-sized weaponry. Whether you're slowing dying of boredom in a stuffy office, plotting revenge on your older siblings or simply looking for a wonderful way to kill some time, this book is for you. Toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, including materials and ammo lists, clear pictures, and construction tips, for mayhem-loving MacGyvers. The 35 devices include catapults, slingshots, darts, crossbows, and combustion shooters. Build a tiny trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery. Wrap a penny in a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive "bomb." Several of the projects even include variations where combatants mount laser pointer sights to their shooters to increase their accuracy. The instructions are simple so that anyone can make these wacky innovations in minutes whilst also learning about mechanics and physics in a fun, hands-on way.
The Minister’s Daughter
by Julie Hearn"Powers of the air, be here now. So mote it be." Nell is a wild child. Conceived on May Morning, she is claimed by the piskies and faeries as a merrybegot, one of their own. She is the village cunning woman's granddaughter: herb gatherer and healer, spell-weaver and midwife. . . and, some say, a witch. Grace is a Puritan minister's daughter: beautiful and refined, innocent and sweet-natured. . . to those who think they know her. But she is hiding a secret -- a secret that will bring everlasting shame...
Minnesota McDougal Littell Literature, American Literature
by Janet Allen Arthur N. Applebee Jim BurkeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Minotaur: A Mechanical Myth (Myths Machina)
by Alex SingerAs daughter of the royal architect, Ikki set out to discover a new world the day she flew her homemade bi-plane up beyond Crete's artificial sun. Instead, she crashed her plane and found herself on trial for a crime she didn't commit. She is exiled to the Labyrinth—the city's ever-shifting mechanical core—and she has seven days to find her way back out. If Ikki can escape in time, she will be declared innocent by the gods of Crete. But no one has ever returned.Lost among the moving walls and pursued by a diabolical engine large enough to shake the floors, she soon realizes there is a reason that no one has escaped the labyrinth. Determined to clear her name, Ikki's only hope for salvation lies in the very thing that is hunting her: a fearsome beast known only as the Minotaur.
The Miracle Cures of Dr. Aira
by Katherine Silver César AiraAira's latest concerns a reluctant but powerful doctor who finally decides to use his healing powers to help a hopeless patient. César Aira's newest novel in English is not about a conventional doctor. Single,in his forties, and poor, Dr. Aira is a skeptic. His personality -- his weaknesses,whims, and pet peeves -- is summed up in a series of digressions and regressions but he has a very special gift for miracles. He no longer cares about miracles,however, and has no faith in them. Perhaps he is even a little ashamed about his supernatural powers. Such is Dr. Aira, who also has to confront his arch-enemy-- chief of the Pinero Hospital, Dr. Actyn -- who is constantly trying to prove that Dr. Aira is a charlatan. Poor Dr. Aira is indeed a worker of miracles, but César Aira -- the magesterial author -- sends the very human doctor stumbling toward the biggest trap of all, in this magical book.