Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?


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The classic, New York Times-bestselling book on the psychology of racism that shows us how to talk about race in America. Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? How can we get past our reluctance to discuss racial issues? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about communicating across racial and ethnic divides and pursuing antiracism. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand dynamics of race and racial inequality in America.




Let's Take the Long Way Home


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.




The Unbreakable Bond


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In the vibrant and tropical setting of Saint Marie High School, Albian and Jamie form an unlikely friendship that transcends the boundaries of identity and love. As they navigate the complexities of high school and their own personal journeys, they discover the power of acceptance, the strength of support, and the unbreakable bond that ties them together. Albian, a light-skinned black teenage boy with striking hazel eyes, struggles with his sexual identity amidst a society that often misunderstands and judges. Jamie, a white teenage girl with long blond hair and blue eyes, grapples with her own identity as a trans girl, seeking acceptance and understanding in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. Together, they face the challenges of self-discovery and the backlash that comes with it. Through it all, they find solace in each other and in a support group they form with their peers. Their journey is one of growth, transformation, and the celebration of their true selves. From the joyous moments of Pride and prom to the emotional depths of their personal struggles, Albian and Jamie's story is a testament to the power of love and acceptance. As they plan for college and reflect on their high school years, they realize that their bond is stronger than any challenge they face. "The Unbreakable Bond" is a gripping and emotional tale of friendship, love, and the unyielding power of human connection. It is a story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what happens next in Albian and Jamie's extraordinary journey.




Dialogue and Deconstruction


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Before the encounter in 1981 between Hans-Georg Gadamer and Jacques Derrida, there had been virtually no confrontation or dialogue between hermeneutics in Germany and post-structuralism in France, nor has there been since then. Part I of this book makes available for the first time in English the complete texts of the encounter at the Goethe Institute in Paris. This exchange raised such issues as Gadamer's relation to psychoanalytic interpretation, the questionability of texts, Heidegger's reading of Nietzsche, and the dialogical aspect of language. Part II offers further reflections by Gadamer on the encounter itself and its relation of hermeneutics to deconstruction. Among the issues covered are Derrida's interpretation of "Destruktion" in Heidegger, Derrida's attack on logocentrism in Heidegger's interpretation of Nietzsche, and the relation of Heidegger, hermeneutics, and deconstruction to dialectic. Part III offers commentaries on the encounter from a variety of perspectives. The authors assess the original encounter as well as Gadamer's subsequent reflections on it.




The Majors


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Dien Bien Phu. Saigon. Hanoi. In 1954, they were only exotic names from a French campaign halfway around the world. But now American fighting men--proven on the bloody beaches of Normandy and in the minefields of Korea--are summoned to help beat back the guerilla forces of Ho Chi Minh. To some, the "secret" war in Indochina was the depth of folly. To others, like the Majors, it pointed to the heights of glory...




A Long Way Down


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A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Dickens and Prince, High Fidelity, and About A Boy. New York Times-bestselling author Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. A Long Way Down is now a major motion picture from Magnolia Pictures starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots. Meet Martin, JJ, Jess, and Maureen. Four people who come together on New Year's Eve: a former TV talk show host, a musician, a teenage girl, and a mother. Three are British, one is American. They encounter one another on the roof of Topper's House, a London destination famous as the last stop for those ready to end their lives. In four distinct and riveting first-person voices, Nick Hornby tells a story of four individuals confronting the limits of choice, circumstance, and their own mortality. This is a tale of connections made and missed, punishing regrets, and the grace of second chances. Intense, hilarious, provocative, and moving, A Long Way Down is a novel about suicide that is, surprisingly, full of life.




Lion


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A Way to Grace


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Matthew’s life changed in an instant after meeting Jenny at a party, from the moment their eyes met from across the beach. But as with any whirlwind romance, there were moments of doubt and uncertainty; Jenny’s sudden pregnancy put a wedge in their relationship. Will they weather the storm together? About the Author Natalie Marston is a writer, photographer, and author of the new novel A Way to Grace. Growing up in Canada she wrote love stories in her spare time. Now she resides in South Carolina with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat.




When Couples Walk Together


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The demands of everyday life almost always pull husbands and wives in different directions. And even when they are together, there’s very little opportunity to just be a couple. Work, children, and other commitments make it a constant challenge to find quality time alone. Hugh and Cindi McMenamin have put together an innovative devotional about meaningful ways that husbands and wives can draw closer together. Each reading in this 31-day book offers simple, helpful (and fun!) steps a husband and wife can take to nourish closeness and intimacy. Among the topics are the power of a note making a memory extending grace splurging on love finding a getaway lighten the load flirting again sharing your heart Key thoughts from Scripture are interwoven into each devotion, and each ends with “Points to Ponder Together” as well as a couple’s prayer. Especially helpful are the frequent anecdotal tips from a woman’s perspective (Cindi) and a man’s (Hugh).