Book Review
Enamored with Place
by Maria Siano
In this engaging personal account of her professional and personal life, Bertrand shares her experiences as an architect, as well as a world traveler, wife, and mother. Tracing her life in detail, she provides a summary of her childhood...
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Mixed Heritage
by Maria Siano
This comprehensive bibliography of children’s literature will be a useful sourcebook for families of mixed race, ethnicity, and religious heritage. It will also be a valuable resource for teachers, researchers, family counselors, and...
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Peaceful Revolution
by Maria Siano
n this inspiring appeal for global peace, Chappell calls readers to action and illustrates how his own personal experiences, historical events, and even popular culture demonstrate that war is a learned response and therefore a choice,...
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Spaghetti on the Wall
by Maria Siano
In this how-to manual, April Kelly recommends effective techniques to help readers stand out among other coworkers and job seekers through networking (“who you know”) and branding (“making yourself memorable).” Encouraging...
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Scandalous! 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About
by Maria Siano
Highlighting fifty events spanning the twentieth century, Hallie Fryd identifies issues that helped shape American culture over that time, making insightful connections between significant contemporary and historical events. These events...
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Cooking Vegan
by Maria Siano
Covering the basics of vegan eating, this cookbook is a how-to manual for those already following the diet, as well as those considering adopting it for environmental, animal-friendly, or health conscious reasons. Through easy-to-follow...
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Wisdom Under the Bridge
by Maria Siano
Through moving first-person accounts, "Wisdom Under the Bridge" raises awareness about the experiences of those struggling with addiction, mental illness, and poverty, and encourages readers not to dismiss the speakers, but to view them...
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Submerged
by Maria Siano
Set in Yancey, Alaska, "Submerged" is filled with action and mystery, engaging the reader from the first scene involving a dramatic plane crash and attempted rescue. At the heart of this fast-paced narrative is a sweet love story between...