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Description not available.Offers an inside account of the international network of crime rings, including the Sicilian Mafiosi and the Chinese Triads, pinpointing the factors that led to global crime cartels and noting how the internet has changed the face of crime. Reprint. AUTHOR: Jeffrey Robinson
PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | The Road from Coorain by Barbara Caruso, Jill Ker Conway
A memoir of Jill Ker Conway's childhood in Australia and her education in the US, where she became the first woman president of Smith College. AUTHOR: Barbara Caruso, Jill Ker Conway
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Driver's Ed by Caroline B. Cooney, George Guidall
Remy Marland and Morgan Campbell spend a lot of time flirting with each other during their fifth period Driver's Education class. In the midst of their infatuation, they agree to go on a joy ride with an older student who has his license. The trio end up stealing traffic signs, not thinking of the inevitable when they remove a stop sign from a dark intersection. Told alternately by Remy and Morgan, this story deals with their guilt over causing the death of a young mother. AUTHOR: Caroline B. Cooney, George Guidall
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | This Land Is My Land by George Littlechild
Artist George Littlechild shows and tells us what it means to be a young Native artist living on the cusp of the 21st century. Giving thanks to the ancestors who have guided him, he documents the struggles of Native peoples and offers us stories of delight, humor and healing. Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR: George Littlechild
PUBLISHER: Children's Book Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Dried Persimmon by Richard Wehrman, Suzanne Han
Everyone knows that rabbits have short, fluffy tails. But this wasn't always the case. In this captivating version of a Korean folktale, a tiger tells a rabbit the story of how he narrowly escaped being eaten by an evil creature. Amazed that anything could scare a tiger, the curious rabbit dashes off to see the creature. The tiger warns him not to go, but the rabbit doesn't listen and gets himself in a spot of trouble that changes all rabbits forever. Illustrated with dramatic detail and vibrant hues, The Rabbit's Tail will transport young readers to a time deep in Korea's folktale tradition. AUTHOR: Richard Wehrman, Suzanne Han
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Strega Nona by John McDonough, Tomie dePaola
Now, for the first time, Strega Nona reveals her life's story to artist/author Tomie dePaola, in this wonderful prequel to the famous Strega Nona books. From the dark and stormy night when she is born to the day she takes the place of the retiring Grandma Concetta as a strega, here is Strega Nona's magical story. Full color. AUTHOR: John McDonough, Tomie dePaola
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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