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Homeschooling by Janie Levine Hellyer
With today's growing parental concern about safety, negative social pressures, and questionable teaching effectiveness in our nation's high schools, many parents are opting to teach their teenagers at home. With Homeschooling: The Teen Years as their guide, parents will discover it's not as daunting or difficult a task as they've been led to believe With real-life stories from dozens of families who have traveled the road successfully, this book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group. From finding an alternative to the prom to deciding if a diploma is necessary, this book addresses the unique concerns raised by parents of homeschool teenagers, including: -- How parents and teens can work together to create unique learning experiences to suit the individual's needs and interests -- Traditional and innovative ideas for covering the core subjects normally taught in schools -- Exploring options for college and other postsecondary educational opportunities -- And much more!

AUTHOR: Janie Levine Hellyer
PUBLISHER: Crown Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Every Tongue Got to Confess by Carla Kaplan, John Edgar Wideman, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Zora Neale Hurston
An unpublished gathering of Zora Neale Hurston's folk tales, which she collected from common people over the years with the help of WPA grants. The stories are categorized, and include tales about women, Massa, talking animals, and the supernatur...

AUTHOR: Carla Kaplan, John Edgar Wideman, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Zora Neale Hurston
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

The Hideout by Peg Kehret
Description not available.Trying to recover from the deaths of his parents, thirteen-year-old Jeremy Holland finds solitude in an abandoned cabin he finds in the woods, until he crosses paths with some ruthless bear poachers.

AUTHOR: Peg Kehret
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Creating Change Public Policy Civil Rights & Sexuality by John D Emilio, Urvashi Vaid, William B. Turner
This collection of essays on politics and the gay community focuses on a wide range of issues and events--such as the military, the workplace, AIDS, and discrimination, among others. A 2001 Lambda Literary Award finalist.

AUTHOR: John D Emilio, Urvashi Vaid, William B. Turner
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Five Fingered Family by Shakta K. Khalsa, Siri-Kartar K. Khalsa
From the Panjab people of Northern India comes this lavishly illustrated, timeless tale of strength in unity. Papa Angulee & his family make up the five whose power lies in working together like fingers of a hand. When a very ugly troll tries to capture them, he becomes afraid of their united strength & gives them a treasure in exchange for his life. Everything goes wrong when a greedy neighbor decides to try his family`s luck with the troll - & returns with a treasure far beyond jewels! Shakta Kaur Khalsa`s interpretation of this ancient story brings an important message to modern families. Sin-Kartar K. Khalsa`s illustrations combine the spontaneity & naturalism of Persian composition in 16-18th century Mughal paintings & an Indian sense of colour from Rajput 18th century miniatures. Recipient, 1999 Small Press Publisher of the year Award.

AUTHOR: Shakta K. Khalsa, Siri-Kartar K. Khalsa
PUBLISHER: Brookfield Reader, Incorporated, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Parrots Around the World by Mark J. Rauzon
Description not available.An introduction to parrots, a taxonomic order of birds, that includes descriptions of fifteen species and recommendations for finding, identifying, and observing them.

AUTHOR: Mark J. Rauzon
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals