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Discusses the history of Confederate monuments and the efforts to both erect and preserve them by some, and protest and remove them from public spaces by others. Explains how organizers view the monuments on both sides of the issue, how gerrymandering and heritage laws were passed during various eras to protect them, and how Black elected officials and others have fought against such legislation.

"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to meet famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius!"--Provided by publisher.

"Juliette and Warner fought hard to take down the Reestablishment once and for all. Life in the aftermath isn't easy, as they and their friends at the Sanctuary work with their limited resources to stabilize the world. Warner has his sights set on more than just politics. Since he proposed to Juliette two weeks ago, he's been eager to finally marry her, the person he loves more than anything and has endured so much to be with. But with so much chaos around them, it's been nearly impossible for them to have a wedding"--Provided by publisher.

"Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong--between Ella and Juliette--blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control. The day of reckoning for the Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on"--Provided by publisher.

"With her friends scattered by combat and her mother held captive by the Premier, Talin is forced to betray her fellow Strikers and her adopted homeland. She has no choice but to become the Federation's most deadly war machine as their newest Skyhunter."--Provided by publisher.

"A story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed. [A] family must learn to stretch and adapt as they find their new normal while Dad is gone. And once home again, they work through a mix of emotions as he settles back into the family frame"--Provided by publisher.

"Ana & Andrew think they have seen every fun place in their hometown of Washington, DC. They are surprised when Papa takes the family to a spot they haven't visited. There, they honor an ancestor who fought for freedom"--Back cover.

"A . . . collection crafted from hundreds of original interviews by James Patterson . . . and First Sergeant US Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann, part of the Ranger unit portrayed in the movie 'Black Hawk Down.' These are the brutally honest stories usually only shared amongst comrades in arms. Here, in the voices of the men and women who've fought overseas from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, is a rare . . . look into what wearing the uniform, fighting in combat, losing friends and coming home is really like"--Amazon.

"As Laterre stands on the brink of war, Marcellus, Chatine, and Alouette must rush to stop The General from gaining access to a weapon that would mean complete control of the planet"--Provided by publisher.

Presents Stephen Crane's classic novel "The Red Badge of Courage," about a young Civil War soldier, Henry Fleming, whose dreams of honor and patriotism are shattered when he flees the field during the battle.