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|  | Stories of Scottsboro by James E. Goodman
An astonishing and innovative retelling of one of the landmark cases in the civil rights battles of this century--in which nine young black men were tried and convicted three separate times for raping two white women, and were finally freed by the Supreme Court. A rich and compelling narrative, as taut and suspenseful as good fiction. --Washington Post. AUTHOR: James E. Goodman
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Talking with Your Baby by Alice S. Honig, Holly E. Brophy
Talking with Your Baby addresses a neglected area in child development - how to help low literacy parents and parents for whom English is a second language enhance the language and development of their children at home and through daily routines. Writing for that audience, authors Alice Honig and Holly Brophy encourage early talking and word power, early language ability, and reading skills with babies and preschoolers. AUTHOR: Alice S. Honig, Holly E. Brophy
PUBLISHER: Syracuse University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities by Daniel J. Ryan
This unique resource provides expert advice on conducting a successful job search -- specifically for those who have disabilities to overcome. A large number of the population faces some type of disability. For example, nearly 10 percent of the incoming freshman class in colleges and universities report having a disability. These disabilities can block the career paths of many individuals who have much to contribute to today's workforce. Covering everything from finding the right career field to negotiating for special accommodations on the job, this book offers expert insight. Packed with practical techniques, no other reference offers such a comprehensive and functional approach to success. -- Useful resource for both employees and employers! -- Covers successful job search techniques in general and addresses specifics for people with disabilities -- Offers tips and strategies for education, networking, mentors, negotiating, and self-promotion -- Discusses employment laws and the protection provided by legislation to those with disabilities AUTHOR: Daniel J. Ryan
PUBLISHER: JIST Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Dominic by Peter Thomas, William Steig
Dominic, the dog, finds many exciting adventures and great danger fighting the Doomsday Gang after he decides to see the world. AUTHOR: Peter Thomas, William Steig
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Incredible Journey by Carl Burger, Sheila Every Burnford
This classic animal story tells of three loyal pets--a Siamese cat, a bull terrier, and a Labrador retriever--and their harrowing trip across Canada to find their owner. AUTHOR: Carl Burger, Sheila Every Burnford
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | 2 X 2 = BOO! by Loreen Leedy
How do you make a vampire disappear? How do you turn one bag of candy into five bags? And how do you double a moose head? All you have to do is multiply! Here, in six funny math stories, Loreen Leedy introduces the multiplication facts from 0 through... AUTHOR: Loreen Leedy
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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