A memoir chronicling the author's upbringing in a Philadelphia housing project in the 1960s, covering his father's erratic and emotional behavior and his own flight from the confines of his youth to follow his dreams and better his circumstances.
Presents an illustrated guide to different types of power, what it means to have power, and what someone can do with one's own power to create positive change in the world.
"The . . . story and . . . history of how human society evolved from intimate chimp communities into the sprawling civilizations of a world-dominating species. Explores how the tension between identity and anonymity defines how societies develop, function, and fail. Reveals how mankind created sprawling civilizations of unrivaled complexity--and what it will take to sustain them"--OCLC.
This book examines what is occurring, how people learn to accept themselves and find acceptance from others, the challenges of transitioning, and the fight for transgender rights.
Explores the way the human body works, the origins of human beings, and the various ways that humans live and organize themselves socially and culturally.
Of his tragedies, William Shakespeare is best known for plays like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Yet literary critics refer to the tragedy Othello as the most modern of the Bard's plays. Othello's treatment of race and gender make the play relatable to contemporary audiences. Reading Shakespeare Today: Othello examines the history, plot, and literary devices of the play. The book presents an in-depth look at this major work while also positioning Othello in our digital age.
Cassias journey began with an error, a momentary glitch in the otherwise perfect facade of the Society. After crossing canyons to break free, she waits, silk and paper smuggled against her skin, ready for the final chapter.
Discusses the people and cultures of many nations, including responsibilities and customs, and ways families, neighborhoods and nations throughout the world work together. Includes activities.
Readers will look at the origins of Twitter and its development as a news source, as well as its darker turn as a source of misinformation and propaganda.
