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"The story of how one woman's long love affair with New York's Central Park led her to a job in which she was able to organize the rescue of the park from its serious decline in the 1970s, returning it to the beautiful place of recreational opportunity and spiritual sustenance it is today. Interwoven into her own story is a comprehensive history of Central Park: its design and construction as a scenic masterpiece; the alterations of each succeeding era; the addition of numerous facilities for sports and play; and finally the 'anything goes phase' of the 1960s and 70s, which was often fun but almost destroyed the park. The two narratives continue to entwine as she finds a job in the administration of Central Park, founds the Central Park Conservancy, and transforms both the park and herself"--Provided by publisher.

"Elders from over 30 countries share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others' stories"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and achievements of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church at the age of seventy-six.

"When she was only eight years old, Sylvia Mendez was part of a legal battle that ended segregation for Hispanic students in California. Seven years later, that barrier-breaking court case set a precedent for ending segregation across the country for students of all races and backgrounds. With this biography, readers will learn how Sylvia Mendez's parents fought for Hispanic students in California, how Mendez herself persevered through court cases and harassment at her new school, and how she is fighting for students. A timeline and sidebars illustrate the connections between Mendez and other court cases for equality"--Provided by publisher.

Autobiography of Leon Water Tillage who was a sharecropper in North Carolina in the 1940s.

"Pope Francis was elected after the first papal resignation in nearly six centuries. Francis inherited a Church in crisis: sex abuse scandals, Vatican disorder, and a diminishing Catholic flock in a changing world. The first Latin American pope, Pope Francis has brought social justice commitments to Church reform and to international affairs. His efforts have drawn simultaneous acclaim and controversy as he has attempted to balance major changes with the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church. Media Literacy Terms and Questions are also featured in this unique collection of coverage centering around one of the world's prominent religious leaders"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides a biography of software engineer and scientist Margaret Hamilton. Discusses her childhood, education, and passion for space. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

A behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from the decision to select Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate to the ticket's ultimate defeat in the general election just sixty days later. Told primarily through the eyes of senior McCain strategist Steve Schmidt, who originally championed Palin and later came to regret the choice.

A documentary film detailing the thirty-two-year-old Cory Booker, a Yale Law School graduate, following his election as mayor of Newark, New Jersey in 2002, and details how he fought in Newark's neighborhoods and housing projects, the election pits the young challenger against an old style political machine.

A look at the life of Pope Francis, discussing his family, childhood, beliefs, election, and more.