In a sweeping reinterpretation of the history of disfranchisement, Steve Suitts illuminates how a century of political conflicts in Alabama came to shape some of America’s best achievements in voting rights and its continuing struggles over voter suppression. A War of Sections recasts the context and much of the content of disfranchisement in Alabama as an unremitting, decades-long sectional battle in white-only politics between the state’s rural Black Belt and north Alabama counties. Suitts uncovers important Black and white heroes and villains who collectively shaped the arc of voting rights in Alabama and ultimately across the nation.
Vital Statistics of the United States: Births, Life Expectancy, Deaths, and Selected Health Data brings together a comprehensive collection of birth, mortality, health, and marriage and divorce data into a single volume. It provides a wealth of information compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics and other government agencies.
Vital Statistics contains over 225 tables and is divided into four parts: Births, Mortality, Health, and Marriage and Divorce. The latest COVID-19 data is woven into each section where appropriate. This edition includes charts and graphs, available at applicable points in each chapter, illustrating some of the most vital trends in the data. In addition, updated definitions reflect the latest federal parameters for information about births, mortality, health, and marriages.
Crime in the United States contains findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the offenses known to law enforcement. This reference is the most comprehensive official compilation of crime statistics in the United States and is an important addition to your library's collection.
While the FBI no longer prints these findings, Bernan Press continues to provide this practical information in convenient book form.
In this intricately detailed source, legal and law enforcement professionals, researchers, and those who are just curious will find violent and property crime statistics for the nation as well as for regions, states, counties, cities, towns, and even college and university campuses.
The Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics is recognized as an authoritative resource on the U.S. labor force. It continues and enhances the Bureau of Labor Statistics's (BLS) discontinued publication, Labor Statistics. It allows the user to understand recent developments as well as to compare today's economy with that of the past.
This publication includes several tables throughout the book examining the extensive effect that coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the labor market since 2020. In addition, it includes a completely updated chapter on prices and the most current employment projections through 2032.
The Handbook is a comprehensive reference providing an abundance of information on a variety of topics. In addition to providing statistics on employment, unemployment, and prices, it includes information on topics such as:
When four quirky friends retire on endless cruises, their identities go beyond floral shirts and gaudy skirts—they're matchmakers. Calling themselves the "Shippers," they target hostess Lacey Anderson and director Jonathan King for romance, but the couple, burned by a past relationship, refuses to cooperate. Led by boss matchmaker Emily Windsor, the Shippers devise elaborate schemes while inadvertently thwarting drug smugglers. This laugh-out-loud rom-com features loveable characters, over-the-top antics, and a touch of mystery, making for a toe-curling romance in Shannon Dunlap's new series.
Coal miner Joshua Morgan managed the impossible—breaking away from the Barton family's control and the Company Store, a feat that cost his young daughter’s life. Five years later, a sweet but slow-witted girl arrives at his doorstep, reigniting his desire for vengeance. As Joshua seeks to uncover the girl’s origins and take down the Bartons, he learns troubling truths about his daughter’s death. Confronted by Thomas Barton, Joshua must decide whether to ally with his enemy to liberate the miners and secure a peaceful future for the girl and himself.
With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it's time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their three kiddos, and as they all drift to sleep, dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story. Parents or grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme, filled with dreams and aspirations for their little ones. With amazing, colorful illustrations, this read-to-me story richly shows the love of a faith-filled family with creative, interesting scenes that kids will love to see over and over—and those who read it to them will experience the blessing of God's love, which is meant to be shown and shared with families.
Joan of Art
Lesa Engelthaler, Illustrated by Brooke O'Neill
In this empowering tale of friendship and self-affirmation, a young girl dreams of being an artist, but struggles to share her dreams with others. But when a school assignment
unveils the remarkable accomplishments of her medieval namesake, Saint Joan of Arc, young Joan must grapple with what it means to be brave, even if that means finding the courage to be yourself.
How do we heat our homes, light our rooms, and power our cars? With energy! In Renewable Energy: Power the World with Sustainable Fuel, scientists ages 9 to 12 learn how switching from nonrenewable energy sources to renewable ones can help make our homes, businesses, cities, and world better, healthier places.
It’s everywhere. In our homes, schools, offices, on the train, in our cars—even inside our bodies! Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids explores the science of electricity and the technology we’ve developed to harness the energy to power our lives.
What's on your dinner table? You probably have some form of maize, wheat, rice, and potatoes on your plate! In The Science of Seeds: Why We Eat Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Potatoes with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids, young anthropologists learn about how humans co-evolved alongside these foods and why these crops are considered the building blocks of the world as we know it.
“A gem for young adults: not just a high-octane thriller but also a queer romance full of heart and sensuality.” — Foreword Reviews, starred review
“Bold, breezy and fun.”
—Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club
“Be prepared to fall in love with Nico and Sam.”
—Alex Sanchez, author of Rainbow Boys
“Readers are going to love this tale of rebellion, standing up for what’s right, the struggle for identity, and young love.” —Jeff Adams, author of the “Codename Winger” series
Since 2007, Evidence Explained has been the definitive, go-to guide for those who explore history and seek help with understanding, analyzing, and citing the materials they use. A 2007 Library Journal “Best Reference,” Evidence Explained provides citation models for historical sources—especially materials not covered in The Chicago Manual of Style. Highlights of the Fourth Edition include:
An entirely new Chapter Three, “Building a Citation,” provides a tutorial for the construction of citations. Here, you learn to work with seven basic building blocks that can be mixed and matched to create a citation for any kind of source.
Chapter Three’s 14 streamlined templates replace the previous 170 QuickChek Models, assembling the basic building blocks as needed to create citations for every type of material.
Hundreds of new citation examples emphasize modern modes of access, particularly the layered citations that modern media require.
FamilyTreeDNA, was the first and is still the only company to offer three kinds of DNA testing for genealogy: (1) The Family Finder autosomal DNA test, that provides you with your ethnicity breakdown, plus matches to close and distant family members on both the paternal and maternal sides of your family; (2) Mitochondrial DNA testing for your mother’s direct maternal line; and (3) Y-DNA testing for the direct paternal line.
Roberta Estes explains each kind of test, when it’s most useful, and how to incorporate the results into your genealogy. This guidebook contains over 100 screenshots ; roadmaps and checklists; an extensive glossary; and much more. In a word, this is the only comprehensive guidebook to FamilyTreeDNA.
My GPC Library is Genealogical Publishing Company’s (Genealogical.com) eBook subscription program. It contains 800 eBook titles—a $40,000 value in print—from the leading publisher of genealogy reference books on an exciting new platform. With My GPC Library patrons can look for names or places across all our eBooks in a single search. The new platform allows researchers to set bookmarks, make notes, and add citations as they work. Users can work remotely and things still stay in sync. And My GPC Library is available to institutions as well as individuals.
Our institutional pricing is based on the estimated number of patrons who are doing genealogical research along with how you choose to make the platform available. For example, you may wish to make it available to patrons who work from home. Or, because the product contains about 150 of our best how-to books, staff librarians may wish to use it at the reference desk. To get down to specifics for your institution, of course, we’d be delighted to schedule a demonstration of our digital collection for you. Please email website@genealogical.com. Include a few dates that work for you or your library representative. On the call, our owner Barry Chodak can show you how the platform works as well as answer your questions.
An award-winning leadership expert offers essential tools and strategies for individuals of diverse backgrounds to thrive in both their professional and personal spheres. By mastering Graciously Assertive communication, readers will learn to lead authentically and make a positive impact in all aspects of their life.
Harmoniously blending actionable advice and spiritual insight, a renowned writing mentor gives women the tools they need to discover their voice—and themselves—on the page. Inspired by the acclaimed program sharing its name, Heart. Soul. Pen. has already brought about a sea change in innumerable lives. Now, it extends an invitation to anyone on the transformative journey that is unlocking one’s true potential as a writer.
Learn how to embrace the gifts that can come from loss, grieve when you can't get closure, and help others who are hurting.
"This is the book I wish I had when my father died. It's raw, poignant, sensitive, and most importantly, the magic in here works!"
—Devin Hunter, author of Modern Witch
When grief leaves you reeling, struggling not only emotionally but also spiritually, this book offers support from a Witch's perspective. Courtney Weber shares rituals, prayers, journal prompts, and other exercises specially designed to help with all kinds of grief, whether it's from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a community fracture, or environmental destruction.
"With compassion and hard-earned wisdom, Courtney has transmuted her own deep grief into a gift for all who are suffering the sorrows of loss.”
—Phyllis Curott, author of Book of Shadows, The Witches Wisdom Tarot, and Spells for Living Well
Join Shantini Rajah on a delightful manifesting journey that integrates spiritual and scientific concepts with simple exercises and tools anyone can use to attract their dream life.
"Manifest Anything You Want is a refreshing take on how to make your goals and dreams a reality. It is filled with unique and powerful practices that will take you on a journey back to yourself so you can boldly go out into the world and bring your most extraordinary vision to life."
—Ajit Nawalkha, cofounder of Mindvalley Coach, former CEO of Mindvalley, and author of Live BIG
"Manifest Anything You Want is a wise and gentle companion for anyone looking for more magic and wanting to cultivate a manifesting practice that feels powerful and grounded."
—Andrea Scher, artist, certified life coach and author of Wonder Seeker
Weave the Energies and Wisdom of the Cards into Your Life
"A multifaceted handbook that will advance your spiritual growth through the cards and leave you with a power-packed, delicious repertoire of recipes." —Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot
A comprehensive guide to making magic with the tarot. With step-by-step instructions for deeper workings with the tarot, including making altars, shrines, and crystal grids, and featuring tarot spreads and recipes for crafts, charms, and tasty foods. A must-have for witches everywhere.
"This is the definitive tarot lifestyle book. Lilith starts by defining the cards for divination and then invites you to bring the power of tarot into every sense; making tarot a living breathing magic." —Jacki Smith, author of TheBig Book of Candle Magic
