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Smart internet surfing: Evaluating websites and advertising (What Is Digital Citizenship?)
Par Mary Lindeen. 2018
Websites include all kinds of interesting information. But how can you tell if a site is trustworthy? And how do…
you discern advertising from news? Learn to be a savvy Internet surfer with this book!Smart online searching: Doing digital research (What Is Digital Citizenship?)
Par Mary Lindeen. 2018
The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which…
sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how to do an effective online search, what to do if you have trouble finding information, and how to tell whether a source is reliableSmart online communication: Protecting your digital footprint (What Is Digital Citizenship?)
Par Mary Lindeen. 2018
What you put on the Internet may stay there forever. So how can you protect your online reputation? What can…
you to do keep your identity safe? Learn how to be a smart user of technology, why watching what you post is important, and what to do if someone misuses your informationSissy: A coming-of-gender story
Par Jacob Tobia. 2019
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Transformative ... If Tobia aspires to the ranks of comic memoirists like David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling,…
Sissy succeeds." — The New York Times Book Review A heart-wrenching, eye-opening, and giggle-inducing memoir about what it's like to grow up not sure if you're (a) a boy, (b) a girl, (c) something in between, or (d) all of the above. "A beautiful book . . . honest and funny."—Trevor Noah, The Daily Show " Sensational ."—Tyler Oakley "Jacob Tobia is a force." — Good Morning America "A trans Nora Ephron . . . both honest and didactic." — OUT Magazine "A rallying cry for anyone who's ever felt like they don't belong." — Woman's Day As a young child in North Carolina, Jacob Tobia wasn't the wrong gender, they just had too much of the stuff. Barbies? Yes. Playing with bugs? Absolutely. Getting muddy? Please. Princess dresses? You betcha. Jacob wanted it all, but because they were "a boy," they were told they could only have the masculine half. Acting feminine labelled them "a sissy" and brought social isolation. It took Jacob years to discover that being "a sissy" isn't something to be ashamed of. It's a source of pride. Following Jacob through bullying and beauty contests, from Duke University to the United Nations to the podiums of the Methodist church—not to mention the parlors of the White House—this unforgettable memoir contains multitudes. A deeply personal story of trauma and healing, a powerful reflection on gender and self-acceptance, and a hilarious guidebook for wearing tacky clip-on earrings in today's world, Sissy guarantees you'll never think about gender—both other people's and your own—the same way againPunch me up to the gods: A memoir
Par Brian Broome. 2021
The light streamed beneath it: A memoir of grief and celebration
Par Shawn Hitchins. 2021
A Publishers Weekly Notable Book 49th Shelf Recommended Read A modern gay memoir exploring love, death, pain, and community that…
will resonate long after the last page. "This is an embodied story of love, loss, and recovery — raw, candid, and filled with a sense of awe at human resilience." — Shelf Awareness "A timely story so human, so beautiful, so bravely told with heart and humour." — Rosie O'Donnell A lifetime of finding punchlines in his heartache comes to a shuddering stop when comedian and writer Shawn Hitchins loses two great loves, five months apart, to sudden death. In this deeply poignant memoir that combines sober self-portrait with tender elegy, Hitchins explores the messiness of being alive: the longing and desire, scorching-earth anger, raw grief — and the pathway of healing he discovers when he lets his heart remain open. Never without an edge of self-awareness, The Light Streamed Beneath It invites the reader into Hitchins's world as he reckons with his past and stays painfully in the present. As he builds an embodied future, he confronts the stories that have shaped him, sets aside his ambition, and seeks connection in what he used to deflect with laughter — therapy, community and chosen family, movement, spirituality, and an awareness of death's ever-presence. A heartrending and hope-filled story of resilience in the wake of death, The Light Streamed Beneath It joyfully affirms that life is essentially good, as Hitchins weaves his tale full of tenacious spirit, humor, kindness, and grit through life's most unforgiving challengesWhat's your source?: Using sources in your writing
Par Capstone. 2020
What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging readers need to know…
the difference. Readers will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to learn about types of sources, including primary sources, how sources connect to media literacy, and understanding ownership of workThe wires of war: Technology and the global struggle for power
Par Jacob Helberg. 2021
From the former news policy lead at Google, an urgent and groundbreaking account of the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between…
Western democracies and the autocracies of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy. From 2016 to 2020, Jacob Helberg led Google's global internal product policy efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference. During this time, he found himself in the midst of what can only be described as a quickly escalating two-front technology cold war between democracy and autocracy. On the front-end, we're fighting to control the software—applications, news information, social media platforms, and more—of what we see on the screens of our computers, tablets, and phones, a clash which started out primarily with Russia but now increasingly includes China and Iran. Even more ominously, we're also engaged in a hidden back-end battle—largely with China—to control the Internet's hardware, which includes devices like cellular phones, satellites, fiber-optic cables, and 5G networks. This tech-fueled war will shape the world's balance of power for the coming century as autocracies exploit twenty-first-century methods to re-divide the world into twentieth century-style spheres of influence. Helberg cautions that the spoils of this fight are power over every meaningful aspect of our lives, including our economy, our infrastructure, our national security, and ultimately, our national sovereignty. Without a firm partnership with the government, Silicon Valley is unable to protect democracy from the autocrats looking to sabotage it from Beijing to Moscow and Tehran. The stakes of the ongoing cyberwar are no less than our nation's capacity to chart its own future, the freedom of our democratic allies, and even the ability of each of us to control our own fates, Helberg says. And time is quickly running outThe man who ate too much: The life of james beard
Par John Birdsall. 2021
In the first portrait of James Beard in twenty-five years, John Birdsall accomplishes what no prior telling of Beard's life…
and work has done: He looks beyond the public image of the "Dean of American Cookery" to give voice to the gourmet's complex, queer life and, in the process, illuminates the history of American food in the twentieth century. At a time when stuffy French restaurants and soulless Continental cuisine prevailed, Beard invented something strange and new: the notion of an American cuisine. Informed by previously overlooked correspondence, years of archival research, and a close reading of everything Beard wrote, this majestic biography traces the emergence of personality in American food while reckoning with the outwardly gregarious Beard's own need for love and connection, arguing that Beard turned an unapologetic pursuit of pleasure into a new model for food authors and experts. In stirring, novelistic detail, The Man Who Ate Too Much brings to life a towering figure, a man who still represents the best in eating and yet has never been fully understood-until now. This is biography of the highest order, a book about the rise of America's food written by the celebrated writer who fills in Beard's life with the color and meaning earlier generations were afraid to examineTrans figured: my journey from boy to girl to woman to man
Par Brian Belovitch. 2018
Account of the author's life as a gender outlier and his many difficulties with gender identity. Discusses his initial coming…
out as a queer teenager, his transition to a transgender woman, and his eventual shift to identifying as a gay man. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2018Hacking life: systematized living and its discontents (Strong Ideas)
Par Joseph Michael Reagle. 2019
Technologist chronicles the phenomenon of life hacking--finding ways to systemize and streamline everyday tasks and events--from the days of Benjamin…
Franklin to the digital age. Focuses on the topics of time, motivation, stuff, health, relationships, and meaning. Some strong language. 2019Real queer America: LGBT stories from red states
Par Samantha Allen. 2019
A transgender reporter provides a peek at LGBT communities that exist in conservative-leaning states along the course of a cross-country…
road trip from Utah to Texas and on through the Bible Belt and the Deep South. Profiles drag shows, political rallies, hubs of queer life, and individuals working for change. Strong language. 2019Almost nothing: the 20th-century art and life of Józef Czapski
Par Eric Karpeles. 2018
Biography of Polish painter Józef Czapski (1896-1993), best known for his work in the Kapist art movement and for being…
one of the few survivors of the Katyn massacre of 1940. Describes his early years and artistic influences, his experiences during World War II, and his lasting impact. Some violence. 2018The digital ape: how to live (in peace) with smart machines
Par Nigel Shadbolt, Roger Hampson. 2019
Computer scientist Shadbolt and economist and civil servant Hampson present an analysis of the role of artificial intelligence in the…
history of tool usage and what the use of digital technology can tell us about the state of humans' habitat. Contains predictions about the future development of this interaction. 2019Dungeons & tombs: a young adventurer's guide. Dungeons & dragons (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
Par Andrew Wheeler, Jim Zub, Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed. 2019
Guide to six lethal lairs role-players encounter in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and the dangerous beasts that live…
within. Includes instructions on how to build your own dungeon. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2019Officer Clemmons: a memoir
Par Dr Francois S. Clemmons, François Clemmons. 2020
Memoir of an actor who appeared on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, becoming the first African American to have a recurring role…
on a children's television show. He shares about his early life, his sexuality, his friendship with Fred Rogers, and his career on tv and as an operatic tenor. Some strong language. 2020A wild and precious life: a memoir
Par Edie Windsor, Joshua Lyon. 2019
A memoir from the woman famous for successfully suing the United States government for federal recognition of her marriage to…
her partner of more than four decades. She recounts her childhood, her realization that she was a lesbian, her life in 1950s Greenwich Village, her work in computing, and her marriages. Some strong language. 2019The Internet of things: what everyone needs to know (What everyone needs to know)
Par Scott J. Shackelford. 2020
Cybersecurity specialist analyzes the concept of the Internet of Things (IOT)--where all physical items in our lives that humans use…
will be connected to the internet. Examines the concepts behind IOT, ethics, security concerns, privacy, governmental regulation, and potential future scenarios. 2020A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place
Par Britt East. 2020
Many gay men find ourselves trapped in a series of no-win situations. If we don't live honestly and openly, we…
won't have the skills, wisdom, or relationships necessary to manifest our dreams. But when we do come out, we must confront the full force of societal homophobia, and consider a variety of questions: Can we create family without mimicking the norms of straight society? How do we cultivate sustainable gay friendships amidst our internalized homophobia? In a world of hook-up apps and disposable relationships, how do we find lasting love? A Gay Man's Guide to Life answers these questions. Britt East presents an approachable, no-nonsense path for gay men, to set down the excuses and get to the business of improving their lives. No new-age mumbo jumbo or wishy washy self-help jargon. Just real work focused on real results to unleash our true selves and unlock our best lives.Artificial intelligence: building smarter machines
Par Stephanie Sammartino McPherson. 2017
An overview of the history of artificial intelligence and the ways that this accelerating technology promises to make humanity's lives…
easier and better. Experts debate the pros and cons of superintelligence and mankind's potential future with it. For senior high and older readers. 2017