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"Outlaw twin sisters Ava and Mira Goodwin were born to defy Texas's tyrannical and oppressive Governor Roth. They inspired millions across the country to liberate themselves and fight to live free under the new Common rule. But an enemy still endangers their fragile vision for the future. Ava and Mira's mission: hunt the man down. The once-mighty Governor Roth has fled Dallas. Holding a hostage beloved by Ava and Mira, Roth has a mission, too: regroup his Loyalists, wreak vengeance, and reclaim his power. With the help of a savvy programmer turned rebel warrior, Ava and Mira brave a journey more uncertain than they've ever attempted before. As they forge southward into foreign territory--against a ruthless cartel, Roth's aggressive Texas Guard, and a formidable new foe--courage, alliances, and trust will be tested. Now, in the most unlikely and treacherous of places, the sisters must finish what they started. Before they--and the Common--are erased from history forever"--OCLC.

"When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policyin 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.--Amazon.com.

The four eldest girls talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it's like growing up in a large family.

Pamela visits her friend Sam's house and learns the delights of a large family, but finally realizes being an only child is special too.

Traces China's one-child-per-family population control program, with primary source documents explaining how the program has been carried out and the impact it has had on birth control practices in the country.

A detailed guide to currently available methods of birth control.

Young men discuss how delaying or deciding against fatherhood has allowed them to accomplish career and personal goals.

Contains twenty-three essays that provide varying perspectives on issues regarding birth control, debating how it affects society, who should control access to it, whether teens should have access to birth control, and what they should be taught about birth control options.