Good Kids Bad City

Author : Kyle Swenson
Publisher : Picador
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781250120243

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Good Kids, Bad City by Kyle Swenson Pdf

From award-winning investigative journalist Kyle Swenson, Good Kids, Bad City is the true story of the longest wrongful imprisonment in the United States to end in exoneration, and a critical social and political history of Cleveland, the city that convicted them. In the early 1970s, three African-American men—Wiley Bridgeman, Kwame Ajamu, and Rickey Jackson—were accused and convicted of the brutal robbery and murder of a man outside of a convenience store in Cleveland, Ohio. The prosecution’s case, which resulted in a combined 106 years in prison for the three men, rested on the more-than-questionable testimony of a pre-teen, Ed Vernon. The actual murderer was never found. Almost four decades later, Vernon recanted his testimony, and Wiley, Kwame, and Rickey were released. But while their exoneration may have ended one of American history’s most disgraceful miscarriages of justice, the corruption and decay of the city responsible for their imprisonment remain on trial. Interweaving the dramatic details of the case with Cleveland’s history—one that, to this day, is fraught with systemic discrimination and racial tension—Swenson reveals how this outrage occurred and why. Good Kids, Bad City is a work of astonishing empathy and insight: an immersive exploration of race in America, the struggling Midwest, and how lost lives can be recovered.

Author : Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780062035028

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Good Kids, Bad Habits by Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg Pdf

When kids start going on TV binges or devouring fistfuls of cookies, it's easy to say, "They'll grow out of it." More likely, they're acquiring bad habits that could lead to childhood obesity and chronic adult diseases, from diabetes and depression to heart trouble and osteoporosis. But by making simple changes now, you can help your children avoid these problems later. Good Kids, Bad Habits supplies the tools you need, starting with the unique RealAge® Healthy Kids Test. Based on the proven RealAge Test, which measures biological—not calendar—age, the Healthy Kids Test reveals where children are doing fine and where they're headed for health trouble. Regardless of the problem—from sleeplessness to video-game addiction—Dr. Jen has seen and solved it all, working with parents and kids together. Her insightful tips, preventive steps, and kid smarts, learned from working with thousands of children, make this book invaluable. It will help your kids grow into the healthiest adults they can be—while still allowing them to be kids.

Author : Paul Pringle
Publisher : Celadon Books
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781250824097

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Bad City by Paul Pringle Pdf

"Pringle’s fast-paced book is a master class in investigative journalism... when institutions collude to protect one another, reporting may be our last best hope for accountability." —The New York Times For fans of Spotlight and Catch and Kill comes a nonfiction thriller about corruption and betrayal radiating across Los Angeles from one of the region's most powerful institutions, a riveting tale from a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist who investigated the shocking events and helped bring justice in the face of formidable odds. On a cool, overcast afternoon in April 2016, a salacious tip arrived at the L.A. Times that reporter Paul Pringle thought should have taken, at most, a few weeks to check out: a drug overdose at a fancy hotel involving one of the University of Southern California’s shiniest stars—Dr. Carmen Puliafito, the head of the prestigious medical school. Pringle, who’d long done battle with USC and its almost impenetrable culture of silence, knew reporting the story wouldn’t be a walk in the park. USC is one of the biggest employers in L.A., and it casts a long shadow. But what he couldn’t have foreseen was that this tip would lead to the unveiling of not one major scandal at USC but two, wrapped in a web of crimes and cover-ups. The rot rooted out by Pringle and his colleagues at The Times would creep closer to home than they could have imagined—spilling into their own newsroom. Packed with details never before disclosed, Pringle goes behind the scenes to reveal how he and his fellow reporters triumphed over the city’s debased institutions, in a narrative that reads like L.A. noir. This is L.A. at its darkest and investigative journalism at its brightest.

Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 014032724X

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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Pdf

After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.

Author : Janette Sebring Lowrey
Publisher : Golden Books
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375861291

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The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey Pdf

One night a puppy,who is always late coming home finds there is no dessert for him. On board pages.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501157868

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Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous Pdf

Hurt people hurt people. Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer’s assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He’s blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.

Author : Judith Viorst
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781416985952

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Pdf

Recounts the events of a day when everything goes wrong for Alexander. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Author : Shannon Messenger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442445932

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Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger Pdf

At age 12, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf. After being brought to Eternalia to hone her skills, she discovers that she has secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill.

Author : Shel Silverstein
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061965104

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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Pdf

As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!

Author : Soman Chainani
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008587787

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The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani Pdf

Author : Stacy L. Mallicoat
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544338989

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Crime and Criminal Justice by Stacy L. Mallicoat Pdf

“The text is logically organized and easy to read and understand. Students will find the text intriguing as they move through the coverage of the controversies from the text.” —Michelle L. Foster, Kent State University Updated with new content and current controversies that facilitate critical thinking, debate, and application of the concepts, Stacy L. Mallicoat’s Crime and Criminal Justice, Second Edition, provides you with accessible and concise coverage of all relevant aspects of the criminal justice system, as well as unique chapters on victims and criminal justice policy. Using an innovative format designed to increase student engagement and critical thinking, each chapter is followed by two Current Controversy debates that dive into a critical issue in criminal justice. These features challenge misconceptions by providing a balanced debate of both the pros and the cons of each issue and are followed by probing questions to help you think critically about timely topics. With contemporary examples that you can easily apply and a broad range of effective learning tools, this practical text helps you go beyond the surface toward a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system. New to the Second Edition: Nearly 50% of the Current Controversy essays have been updated to expand your engagement and critical thinking skills by exploring the pros and cons of key issues in criminal justice, such as Is the Media a Credible Source on Crime?, Should the United States Increase Its Laws About Gun Control?, and Are Colleges and Universities the Best Place to Respond to Campus Sexual Assault? New Spotlight boxes provide additional examples to engage you and inform you about important topics, such as Sexual Harassment in Hollywood, Mandatory Arrest Policies, Lynching and Mass Incarceration, Michelle Carter, and The Boston Marathon Bombings. Some boxes include critical thinking questions that will help you apply the material and make important connections. New content enables you to explore crucial topics in today’s field, such as feminist criminology, the juvenile justice process, transnational crime, and the policies of the Trump administration. Updated statistics, graphs, and tables demonstrate to you the most recent data and trends in criminal justice.

Author : Elyse Fitzpatrick,James Newheiser,Laura Hendrickson
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736933728

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When Good Kids Make Bad Choices by Elyse Fitzpatrick,James Newheiser,Laura Hendrickson Pdf

There is perhaps no greater fear in a parent's heart than the thought that a much-loved and well-cared-for child will make bad choices or even become a prodigal. What are parents to do in such circumstances? Authors Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick speak from years of personal experience as both parents and biblical counselors about how hurting parents can deal with the emotional trauma of when a child goes astray. They offer concrete hope and encouragement along with positive steps parents can take even in the most negative situations. Includes excellent advice from Dr. Laura Hendrickson regarding medicines commonly prescribed to problem children, and offers questions parents can ask pediatricians before using behavioral medications. A heartfelt and practical guide for parents.

Author : Heather Pastore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0983473862

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Good Kids / Bad Kids Go to the Movies by Heather Pastore Pdf

A fun, educational story with vivid illustrations that teaches young children the best way to behave at the movies.

Author : Charles E. Schaefer,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0517880032

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Good Kids/bad Habits by Charles E. Schaefer,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo Pdf

Thumb sucking, nail biting, stuttering, head banging, knuckle cracking, body rocking, tics, teeth grinding, hair pulling . . . the list of childhood's embarrassing or injurious habits is a long one. This focused guide presents an easy-to-follow, six-step process for eliminating bad habits in children from birth to adolescence.

Author : Rushworth M. Kidder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780470875537

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Good Kids, Tough Choices by Rushworth M. Kidder Pdf

A practical analysis and inspiring guide for teaching kids "ethical fitness" Parents are beginning to realize that deficiencies in ethics and character are becoming a big problem among our nation's children. According to the latest data, lying, cheating, and rampant insensitivity to other people are increasingly common. What can parents do? In this book, ethics expert Rushworth Kidder shows how to customize interventions to a child's age and temperament. He encourages parents not to give up, since what they do can always make a difference, regardless of how long or deep the bad habits of dishonesty may be. Encourages parents to intervene early and re-establish children on the right course Explores the keys to ethical behavior: honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, and compassion All of Kidder's practical advice is based on the latest psychological and neuroscientific research about how kids develop character and learn what's right and wrong.