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Medicine women: the story of the first Native American nursing school
Par Jim Kristofic. 2019
"After the Indian wars, many Americans still believed that the only good Indian was a dead Indian. But at Ganado…
Mission in the Navajo country of northern Arizona, a group of missionaries and doctors--who cared less about saving souls and more about saving lives--chose a different way and persuaded the local parents and medicine men to allow them to educate their daughters as nurses. The young women struggled to step into the world of modern medicine, but they knew they might become nurses who could build a bridge between the old ways and the new. In this detailed history Jim Kristofic traces the story of Ganado Mission on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Kristofic's personal connection with the community creates a nuanced historical understanding that blends engaging narrative with careful scholarship to share the stories of the people and their commitment to this place"-- Provided by publisher. AdultFighting for yes!: the story of disability rights activist Judith Heumann
Par Maryann Cocca-Leffler. 2022
"In the 1970s an important disability rights law--Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973--was waiting to be signed. Judy…
[Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act." -- Provided by publisher"Conceived in the era of eugenics as a solution to what was termed the "problem of the feeble-minded," state-operated institutions…
subjected people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a life of compulsory incarceration. One of nearly 300 such facilities in the United States, Pennhurst State School and Hospital was initially hailed as a "model institution" but was later revealed to be a nightmare, where medical experimentation and physical and psychological abuse were rampant. At its peak, more than 3,500 residents were confined at Pennhurst, supervised by a staff of fewer than 600. Using a blended narrative of essays and first-person accounts, this history of Pennhurst examines the institution from its founding during an age of Progressive reform to its present-day exploitation as a controversial Halloween attraction. In doing so, it traces a decades-long battle to reform the abhorrent school and hospital and reveals its role as a catalyst for the disability rights movement. Beginning in the 1950s, parent-advocates, social workers, and attorneys joined forces to challenge the dehumanizing conditions at Pennhurst. Their groundbreaking advocacy, accelerated in 1968 by the explosive televised exposé Suffer the Little Children, laid the foundation for lawsuits that transformed American jurisprudence and ended mass institutionalization in the United States. As a result, Pennhurst became a symbolic force in the disability civil rights movement in America and around the world. Extensively researched and featuring the stories of survivors, parents, and advocates, this compelling history will appeal both to those with connections to Pennhurst and to anyone interested in the history of institutionalization and the disability rights movement." -- Provided by publisherSuffragette: the battle for equality
Par David Roberts. 2019
"A century ago, women in the United States and the United Kingdom won the right to vote. The long road…
to victory required courage, intelligence, and the tireless determination of many fascinating women and men, some of whose contributions to this profound societal change have received relatively little attention. Here, in a lavishly illustrated book for young people, best-selling author-illustrator David Roberts celebrates dozens of key suffrage figures from the U. K. and U. S. in beautiful portraits and thrilling scenes that bring them--and their courageous efforts--to vivid life." -- Dust jacketThe witch of the Monongahela: folk magic in early Western Pennsylvania
Par Thomas White. 2020
In the ancient hills and misty hollows of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, generations of locals have passed down stories of a…
woman with mysterious magical powers. People came from near and far to seek healing and protection through her strange rituals. Some even believed she could fly. Named Moll Derry and nicknamed the Witch of the Monongahela, her legend has been documented by writers and folklorists for more than two hundred years. She is intertwined in many regional tales, such as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies and Polly Williams and the White Rocks. Author Thomas White separates fact from fiction in the many versions of Moll Derry and recounts Western Pennsylvania's folk magic history along the way. 2020. Some violenceThe middle place
Par Kelly Corrigan. 2008
A newspaper columnist and mother of two young children and a daughter of aging parents writes a feisty memoir of…
being in that middle place. She also shares her experience with breast cancer. AdultThe mistress of the mansion
Par Alice B Addenbrooke. 1950
This short biography of Eilley Orrum sketches her childhood and emigration from the Eastern United States across Illinois and the…
Utah Territory before settling in Washoe Valley, where she met and married Sandy Bowers. It describes their mining business, trip across Europe, and the extravagant furnishings of their mansion. It chronicles her later life, financial decline, as well as her death. AdultThe 5 second rule: transform your life, work, and confidence with everyday courage
Par Mel Robbins. 2017
"Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your…
excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment." Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self. It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you'll be in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement. In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to:Become confidentBreak the habit of procrastination and self-doubtBeat fear and uncertaintyStop worrying and feel happierShare your ideas with courageThe 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face--we hold ourselves back. The secret isn't knowing what to do--it's knowing how to make yourself do it." -- Provided by publisherBreaking the bamboo ceiling: career strategies for Asians
Par Jane Hyun. 2015
Career coach provides a guide for Asian Americans working their way up the career ladder and addresses challenges they may…
face due to differences in culture and traditions. Uses case studies to illustrate points regarding mindset, defining career goals, and the practicalities of career management. 2005My father's footprints: a memoir
Par Colin McEnroe. 2003
Acclaimed essayist and humorist Colin McEnroe presents a brilliantly written, uniquely compelling memoir of the conflicted love between a "greatest…
generation" father and a Baby Boomer son who tries to understand his dad, not just as a father but as a man. Ruthlessly honest, at times hilarious, but always moving, this portrait explores the legacy of parents can't help but leave us as he ultimately discovers the demos that drive himself as well. Award winnerAfter such knowledge: memory, history, and the legacy of the Holocaust
Par Eva Hoffman. 2004
Sixty years after the Holocaust, the author explores the difficult process of preserving and authentic version of its tragic events.…
As the Holocaust recedes in time, the guardianship of its legacy is being passed on from its survivors and witnesses to the next generation. How should they, in turn, convey its knowledge to others? Eva Hoffman--a child of Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust probes these questions through personal and broader explorationTo the front!: Clara Barton braves the battle of Antietam
Par Claudia Friddell. 2022
During the Civil War, nurse Clara Barton carefully snuck her wagon filled with supplies and provisions onto the field where…
Antietam, the bloodiest battle of the war, was set to take place. On the day of the battle, Clara and her team of helpers sprang into action. She found herself comforting the wounded and dying, cooking meals for soldiers, and providing doctors with innovative sources of light so they could see better. No soldier went unnoticed or unaided by the woman called "The Angel of Antietam." Author Claudia Friddell blends her words with Clara Barton's firsthand account to capture the nurse's brave actions while Christopher Cyr's accurate and dramatic illustrations portray one of the most heroic women in history. For grades 3-6Ace voices: what it means to be asexual, aromantic, demi or grey-ace
Par Eris Young. 2023
"How do we experience attraction? What does love mean to us? When did you realise you were ace? This is…
the ace community in their own words. Drawing upon interviews with a wide range of people across the asexual spectrum, Eris Young is here to take you on an empowering, enriching journey through the rich multitudes of asexual life. With chapters spanning everything from dating, relationships and sex, to mental and emotional health, family, community and joy, the inspirational stories and personal experiences within these pages speak to aces living and loving in unique ways. Find support amongst the diverse narratives of aces sex-repulsed and sex-favourable, alongside voices exploring what it means to be black and ace, to be queer and ace, or ace and multi-partnered - and use it as a springboard for your own ace growth. Do you see a story like your own?" -- Provided by publisherA perfectionist's guide to not being perfect
Par Bonnie Zucker. 2022
"Encourages teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who…
they are, not for what they accomplish." -- Provided by publisherSeeing clearly: a memoir of vision loss, emotional blindness, and finding my true self
Par Christopher T Monnette. 2022
As his field of vision shrinks, Chris's sense of self blurs around the edges. Once an active person who loved…
to fly airplanes, ride motorcycles, and ski, he becomes increasingly dependent on others for even the most basic tasks and is left with no choice but to embrace the vulnerability he has so long avoided. In doing so, he is able to take ownership of his mistakes, find true intimacy, and create a life of abundance on the other side of fear. Adult. Some strong languageThis startling book is an extraordinary record of 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade, reorienting the…
author's life and giving the world an uncompromising introduction to a spiritual teaching destined to change human historyQueerfully and wonderfully made: a guide for LGBTQ+ Christian teens (Queerfully and wonderfully made #1)
Par Leigh Finke, Jennifer Knapp. 2020
"Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you're queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. And if…
you're a Christian, questions of identity can be even scarier. Is there something wrong with you? Will your friends accept you? When should you tell your family? What about church? Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens has answers to all these questions and more. You'll get insight and support from an amazing group of LGBTQ+ professionals, as well as testimonies from young adult queer Christians who've recently been exactly where you are. You'll walk away with a lot of answers, prepared with tools to help. But most importantly, you'll hear the good news: God loves you exactly as you are. No matter your identity or where in your journey of self-discovery you find yourself, you got this." -- Provided by publisherAn American bride in Kabul: a memoir
Par Phyllis Chesler. 2013
This is Phyllis Chesler's riveting autobiography of her marriage to Abdul-Kareem, an Afghan man she met in college in America…
and her imprisonment as his wife back in Afghanistan . She writes of her escape back to America, furthering her education, and after fifty years, having lunch with Abdul in New York. Chesler blends her personal narrative with Afghanistan's troubled history, the ongoing IsIs terrorism against Muslim civilians and the West, and the continuing struggle and courage of Afghan feministsA woman's crusade: Alice Paul and the battle for the ballot
Par Mary Walton. 2015
Alice Paul was from a strict Quaker family. A scholarship took her to England where she became devoted to the…
suffrage movement. Upon her return to the United States, Alice became a leader of the suffrage movement. With her unconventional tactics, Alice succeeded in forcing President Wilson and a reluctant U.S. Congress to pass the Nineteenth Amendment