Young Adult Fiction by African American Writers, 1968-1993


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Comprehensive and up-to-dateThe first contemporary publication to go beyond examining broad themes and trends in the field, this timely volume looks closely at specific authors and texts. The book is comprehensive and as current as possible, covering works by African American authors for young adults published between 1968-1993-some 200 titles by close to 50 writers. In addition to established authors and bestselling titles, the coverage includes material overlooked by previous studies, such as works from small presses and talented new authors.Guidlines for evaluationAn extensive introduction reviews important milestones in this body of literature and analyzes noteworthy bibliographical and critical publications about such writing. It includes suggested guidelines for evaluating a work in terms of its direct and indirect treatment of such issues as race, gender, class, ability, age, sexuality, and sexual orientation. The book also offers specific guidance for determining the appropriate readership for a work with regard to age and gender.Unusually extensive annotationsThe main body of the book is an annotated bibliography, alphabetical by author, with the works arranged chronologically by publication date. The annotations are much more extensive than those in other bibliographies. Each annotation reads more like a full-length book review and is from one to two pages long and explores themes, plot and character development, evaluates the quality of the writing, judges the handling of issues of race, class, and gender, and provides a readership recommendation.Written in accessible language, this user-friendly book presents a wide range of factual information, evaluations, and analyses. It is a valuable tool for all teachers, librarians, counselors, and young adults













The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection


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The world of science fiction has been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow blurring the line-between life and art. This book explores ideas of a new world. It includes an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction. It is useful for science fiction fans and readers interested in delving into the genre.




The Rawvolution Continues


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From the founders of Rawvolution, a premier raw food café turned meal subscription service, comes a gorgeous, four-color cookbook, featuring 150 delicious pure food recipes. World-renowned raw food chefs Matt and Janabai Amsden have been at the center of Los Angeles’ vibrant health food community for more than a decade. Previously through their café—Euphoria Loves RAWvolution—and through their meal subscription service—the Raw Box—they help to nourish bodies, minds, and souls through endless bowls of Superfood Soup, progressive ideas, and community. With The RAWvolution Continues Matt and Janabai welcome home chefs everywhere to this wholesome, healthful feast. Featuring more than 150 mouthwatering recipes for shakes, drinks, elixirs, appetizers, soups, entrees, and desserts, The RAWvolution Continues guides you through simple steps to creating fare that is truly natural and truly delicious. You’ll learn to prepare Almond Butter Shakes and Goji Lemonade, Spicy Sesame Soup and Deep Dish Spinach Pizza, and how to whip up decadent desserts like Chocolate Ganache Torte and Cool Cherry Cream Parfaits. There’s also a section on making raw basics like cream cheese, corn chips, and chocolate, as well as sample menus with creative suggestions on how to pull it all together. The RAWvolution Continues is one of the most comprehensive raw cookbooks available, with family-friendly resources like easy recipes for kids and tips on traveling raw—all with gorgeous color photographs by Andrea Gómez Romero. The RAWvolution isn’t just about changing how you eat—it’s about changing how you live. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, people who care about the environment, DIYers, and anyone with lactose or gluten intolerance, The RAWvolution Continues is a manifesto for clean living, a guide to recharging your system, and an invitation to join the hundreds of thousands of people all over the world who are ready to eat well.




Sweet Holiday Traditions


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