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Freddy & North Pole by Walter Brooks
Freddy the pig and some of his animal friends from Bean Farm set out to explore the North Pole. How will these farm animals like the chilly climate of the North Pole--and what will they do when they meet the area's most famous resident? Illustrated with b&w line drawings.

AUTHOR: Walter Brooks
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Tell Them Who I Am by Elliot Liebow
In 1967, Elliot Liebow, writing as a participant-observer, published Tally`s Corner, a pathbreaking study of black streetcorner life. Coming at a time when Americans were just beginning to understand the moral demand for improvement in the lives of urban blacks, Liebow`s book made its readers see for the first time the human reality behind the stereotypes and myths about black life. Now, in Tell Them Who I Am, his first book in over 20 years, Liebow similarly dispels myths surrounding homelessness, revealing the actual diversity, humanity, and dignity that lie behind popular images of the homeless. In Tell Them Who I Am, Liebow carefully investigates and documents the patterns and routines of homeless women. These are not the most visible homeless, Liebow tells us, not the throwaway homeless we see on the street. Rather they are members of the larger but less visible majority of people who are homeless but who still retain connections with society. These are people who have fallen into homelessness for many reasons; some may rise again, and some will sink. Their daily lives are thus a struggle not merely to survive but to keep alive their hope - and their humanity - in the face of what for many are insuperable obstacles. Through the women`s own words and Liebow`s thoughtful and sympathetic commentary, Tell Them Who I Am examines every aspect of their lives; the variety of jobs the women have, as well as the obstacles which prevent some from obtaining employment; relationships with family members, friends, and lovers, both within and outside the shelter; conflicts with the shelter staff and the need to maintain a sense of privacy in a public environment; the frustrations of dealingwith an inefficient and underfunded public bureaucracy; and the struggle to maintain a fragile sense of community in the face of such destructive forces as racism and mental illness. Elliot Liebow brings the maturity of a lifetime`s work as one of America`s most sensitive and admired urba

AUTHOR: Elliot Liebow
PUBLISHER: Free Press, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Buried Alive by Jan Bondeson
This historical survey of death and interment focuses on scientific approaches to certification of death as well as popular lore, superstition, and accounts of premature burial.

AUTHOR: Jan Bondeson
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Be Your Own Mentor by Betty Spence
Description not available.Drawing on the secrets and insights of top women in business, this practical handbook shares helpful advice on how to achieve success in one's career, examining the role of a mentor as it offers step-by-step guidelines to advancement and helps women master the art of networking, manage time, negotiate a salary, create opportunities, and more. 20,000 first printing.

AUTHOR: Betty Spence
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Dia's Story Cloth by Chue Cha, Dia Cha, Nhia Thao Cha
A woman shares the recent history of the Hmong people by telling of her childhood experiences. Born in Laos, Dia evacuated to Thailand with her family when she was a child. The family spent four years in a refugee camp before immigrating to the United States. Dia's tale is illustrated by an actual story cloth--a colorful needlework design that depicts a story--created by her aunt and uncle while they lived in a refugee camp in Thailand.

AUTHOR: Chue Cha, Dia Cha, Nhia Thao Cha
PUBLISHER: Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats by Leslie Swartz, Meilo So, Nina Simonds, Children's Museum of Boston Staff
Description not available.Jam-packed with delicious recipes, interactive family activities, and traditional stories, an exceptional collection brings to life the magic and wonder of Chinese holidays throughout the year. 15,000 first printing.

AUTHOR: Leslie Swartz, Meilo So, Nina Simonds, Children's Museum of Boston Staff
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction