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1) Bullying
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"Bullying is currently defined as aggressive, unwanted behavior toward someone that is repeated multiple times. It excludes romantic partners and parental abuse. There is usually also a perceived or observed power imbalance between the perpetrator and the victim for behavior to be seen as bullying. This experience can cause harm to the victim, which may be physical, psychological, social, or educational. There are multiple kinds of bullying to be...
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Explores the history of wildfires and fire prevention in the United States, and explains how and why wildfires happen, and discusses fire management techniques. Examines the rise of the conservationist movement in relation to forest fires, and profiles some of the most famous wildfires in history. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, and additional resources.
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"It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager. There's a lot of information out there on how to deal with bullying, but a lot of it is contradictory or seems like it won't work . . . Helping you sort fact from fiction, the book looks at the different forms bullying can take and debunks commonly held myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger' and 'ignore it and it will stop'. You'll learn techniques to clear your...
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Presents a collection of opposing arguments on the topic of domestic terrorism, discussing whether or not is is a major concern, if it's ever justified, the role of politicians and the media in domestic terrorism, and how it can be prevented. Includes a contact list of relevant organizations, discussion questions, and resources for further information.
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With Be A Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World--and How You Can, Too, Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems--like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more--she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways...
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"PlantYou laid the foundation for eating a healthy and simple whole foods, plant based diet. PlantYou Scrappy Cooking takes this one step further. As people are looking more and more to reducing meat consumption as a way to curb environmental impact, the need for easy, delicious recipes only grows. Add to that equation Carleigh Bodrug's emphasis on reducing food waste, and you have the recipe for a delicious and ridiculously easy way to make tater...
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"The first and only book to ever be written by a member of America's most secret military unit--an explosive and unlikely story of immigration, service, and sacrifice. Inside our military is a team of operators whose work is so secretive that the name of the unit itself is classified. Highly-trained in warfare, self-defense, infiltration, and deep surveillance, "the Unit," as the Department of Defense has asked us to refer to it, has been responsible...
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"Christopher Smith isn't very good at being a superhero, but Peacemaker tries hard! An "extremely ages 17+" book from writer Kyle Starks and artist Steve Pugh puts Peacemaker on a quest to save his beloved dog from a super-villain who has some nefarious plans for Christopher Smith's skill set. After being released from the Suicide Squad, Peacemaker wants to try and do normal superhero stuff for a change. However, when busting up a terrorist ring introduces...