by Alan M. Dershowitz (2002)
"The greatest danger facing the world today, says Alan M. Dershowitz, comes from religiously inspired, state-sponsored terrorist groups that seek to develop weapons of mass destruction for use against civilian targets. Dershowitz argues that organized global terrorism is a phenomenon largely of our own making and that we must and can take steps to reduce the frequency and severity of terrorist attacks.". "Analyzing recent acts of terrorism and our reaction to them, Dershowitz explains that terrorism is successful when the international community gives in to the demands of terrorists - or even tries to understand and eliminate the "root causes" of terrorism. He discusses extreme approaches to wiping out international terrorism that would work if we were not constrained by legal, moral, and humanitarian considerations. And, given that we do operate under such constraints, he offers a series of proposals that would effectively reduce the frequency and severity of international terrorism by striking a balance between security and liberty."--BOOK JACKET.
Sherman Alexie
Collection of stories about Native Americans who find themselves at personal and cultural crossroads, faced with heart-rending, tragic, sometimes wondrous moments of being that test their loyalties, their capacities, and their notions of who they are and who they love.
Perry Glasser
"Six contemporary American stories, mostly set in New York and the Midwest, that feature characters who seek to survive as they confront an array of dangers, from emotional fear to physical peril"--Provided by publisher.
Ron Clark
Award-winning teacher and bestselling author Clark ("The Essential 55") presents a riveting new book providing rules for parents and teachers to help kids succeed in school.
Helen Dunmore
Louise married Paul, brother to Johnnie...Yet she doesn't get one man with this union – she gets two. Born twelve years apart in a one-bedroom flat in Barking, Paul and Johnnie are close: they're good at making money and make taking power look easy. But while Paul deals in contaminated land, Johnnie is adept at dealing in crime.And when Louise's relationship with the brothers is further complicated by the birth of her daughter Anna, it seems nothing can ever break this triangle. Until Johnnie's self-destructive streak begins to threaten them all...