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Latino almanac

from early explorers to corporate leaders
"Latino Almanac covers the history of Latino Americans in politics, labor, law, religion, business, science, medicine, the military, media, sports, literature, music, theater, art, and film. Chapters address the important events and social and cultural changes that affected Latino Americans over the centuries. Each chapter offers a narrative history, along with separate biographical profiles of more than 650 key figures"-- Provided by publisher.

If there are any heavens

a memoir
"On January 6, 2021, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in America, while the U.S. Capitol is under attack, Nicholas Montemarano drives six hundred miles to see his mother, who is hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and in a critical state. For ten days he lives in a hotel minutes from the hospital, alternating between hope and helplessness. This is the story of those ten days"--Provided by publisher.

The undying

pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care
"A fresh, fierce, and timely meditation on data, pain, time, and the limited capacity of literature to comprehend life and death in a sensate and vulnerable body"--Provided by publisher.

Jack Kirby

the epic life of the king of comics
"The graphic novel biography of Jack Kirby, the legendary "King of Comics" who co-created Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favorites, from groundbreaking Eisner-nominated comics creator Tom Scioli"--.

SAT study guide premium 2021-2022

"Completely updated to reflect the 2021 exam update, Barron's SAT Study Guide includes everything you need to be prepared for exam day with comprehensive review and practice from experienced educators."--Amazon.com.

How to start a revolution

young people and the future of American politics
"Columnist Lauren Duca explores the post-Trump political awakening and draws on her own story as a young woman catapulted to the front lines of political conversation"--OCLC.

The Congress

"This work provides readers with an . . . overview of the United States Congress, from the history of the Senate and the House of Representatives to the rules, procedures, and traditions that govern its operations and lawmaking"--Provided by publisher.

The recruit's playbook

a 4-year guide to college football recruitment for high school athletes
"Guides readers on the journey from high school football to college football . . . with 'pro-tips' on topics like setting goals effectively, prioritizing academic skills, establishing an online presence, and more.

Out of order

stories from the history of the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor tells a number of personal and historical stories from the Supreme Court.

The space race

how the Cold War put humans on the Moon
Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States and how it led to the creation of NASA.

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