difference (psychology)

Julio Santana, an arsonist for hire, has made thousands of dollars working for the power players trying to force the gentrification of his Spanish Harlem neighborhood, but he finds his life in danger when he falls in love with a woman newly arrived on the block, and decides to give up his criminal career.

Explores how museums have helped to foster intercultural respect around the world and throughout history.

The love between wealthy Oliver Barrett IV and working-class beauty Jenny Cavilleri allows them to overcome their differences, but cannot help them when tragedy strikes.

A fictional memoir in which Miss M., a little person, is orphaned, falls in love with an averaged-sized woman, is courted by a little man, becomes a star among London society but comes to realize she has become an amusement, and, seeking money for her independence, allows herself to become a circus attraction.

Author John Robison chronicles his own experiences while growing up with Asperger's syndrome, revealing how his condition shaped his life despite the fact that he was not diagnosed until he was forty. Robison provides advice for others with Asperger's, discussing how they can take advantage of their unique gifts to lead a successful life.

A collection of short fiction stories in which various authors reflect on what it means to be multiracial in the United States at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Teaches children how to be tolerant, presenting examples of children behaving with tolerance at home, school, and elsewhere, and explains why it is important.

Chloe and Sue are identical twins who struggle with adolescence and each other, and over the course of five years experience breakups, eating disorders, inappropriate friends and lovers all in an attempt to find their own place in the world.

An introduction to the differences in people and how understanding can help foster peace.

Discusses how to appreciate differences in people, emphasizing the importance of following your interests, deciding what you like, standing up for yourself, and appreciating others.