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David Nelson began collecting news clippings and Supreme Court opinions related to gun violence back in 2008 when the Heller decision mandated a private right to bear arms. An attorney by trade, Nelson did not think Heller or the subsequent McDonald ruling that extended Heller to the states, were wise or what the Founding Fathers ever intended. Over the years he continued collecting newspaper articles of mass shootings and assembling court decisions. After the slaughter during a country music festival in Las Vegas in October 2017, Nelson could no longer stay silent and was compelled to write a book to help people understand the politics behind our current guns laws and to offer possible solutions to finally achieve common sense gun regulations. Chasing Blood Money begins by chronicling the worst mass shootings that have occurred since Heller, which opened the door for the murderous-minded to have access to military style assault weapons, often with less oversight than is required for having a driver's license. From there, Nelson explains America's unique history with guns and identifies cultural forces that have made the United States an outlier in the Western world when it comes to gun control-or in our case, the lack thereof. He provides numerous examples how guns have changed the course of our history through assassinations-eight out of forty-five presidents have been killed, wounded, or shot at-and other gun-based violence while also changing us as a society as citizens grapple with inner-city murder rates, domestic violence killings, and school shootings-all exacerbated by a lack of gun control and gun access oversight. The book provides a detailed history on judicial precedent regarding gun control from the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 to 2008, followed by an analysis of the confounding and controversial Heller decision and its deadly consequences along with an examination of McDonald. One thing is inarguable; since the Heller decision, what was once a rare occurrence-mass shootings-have becomealmost weekly news. And what were once safe havens-schools and places of worship-have become ever more popular targets. This book also provides a look at existing state and federal statutes then explains Congress's potential legislative authority to pursue gun regulation based on its constitutional commerce and militia powers. So if Congress has the power to better regulate guns, why doesn't it? Chasing Blood Money gets to the heart of gun politics with an in-depth discussion on the powerful NRA gun lobby and how the Citizens United decisions made it easier for lobbyists to buy congressional votes through unlimited political donations. And few industries have bought the loyalty of more politicians than the NRA. Finally, the book closes with several detailed suggestions on how we can implement sensible gun control so Americans can take back their streets, schools, and neighborhoods from the reign of gun terror currently gripping the United States.

A Zoo Full of Rhymes is a collection of whimsical rhymes about creatures, familiar and unusual. When you come to this zoo, you will find exuberant, playful animals, birds, fish, and insects. You'll meet an agile agouti, learn where the dugong lives and discover how a dik-dik stays cool on a hot African day. You'll find out what the paca wishes he could eat. In all, there are 38 rhymes to enjoy.This book is for all ages. Read it to younger ones and watch older readers giggle at the shrike's antics. You can even leave it in the guestroom for Aunt Adelaide. (She'll thank you politely, just like the wild boar.) Best of all, visit the zoo yourself and fall under the spell of these lovable and humorous creatures.

Private James Dorris's journey from Camp Gruber into harm's way, then Dachau, and finally Vienna will reignite your search for personal meaning and will provide the vision to overcome human despair going forward, as Dorris delivers the missing piece of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search For Meaning, explicating the grand purpose of life.

Brayden is happily playing pirate in an old boat in his great-nana's backyard one day, when he puts on his magical green sunglasses and decides to see if he can become a real pirate! Yaar! In Brayden's Magical Pirate Ship Adventure, readers join Brayden as they take a fantastic, high-flying journey to find buried treasure with real pirates, like him, and have a swashbuckling good time!As with all of the titles in the Brayden's Magical Journey Series, readers are encouraged to use their own imaginations and take part in fun and fantastic stories. Be on the lookout for Brayden's fifth book, Brayden's Magical North Pole Christmas, as he puts on his magic glasses and finds himself in Santa's Village.

The world of A to Z is one of the first explorations for children, and this colorful, entertaining pre-reader takes children beyond just the alphabet. From author Matthew Dawe, I Have a Friend engages young readers with quirky characters and everyday activities, so each letter brings both a name and action association. This alphabet read-aloud is a fantastic introductory book that will engage children and become an essential in your library.

Have you ever felt different or alone in a crowd? We are all special and see things from unique perspectives. This can sometimes lead you down your own path and adventure. Harold was born on a Christmas tree farm, and unlike the other trees who would love to be selected by a family on Christmas, he would rather stay put on the farm. Join Harold and his friends of every religion-including Buddhist beavers, Taoist squirrels, Unitarian owls, African chipmunks, Native American woodpeckers, even a visit from Hershel the Jewish Reindeer, and of course Christmas trees-as they work together to help Harold become his own holiday tree and make the farm a better place for the future. Truly a holiday book for everyone!

In his return to poetry, David Di Paolo brilliantly examines the socially-charged topics of our times through a collection of poems, a short story, and music. Animal Spirits navigates through our sometimes volatile and divided existence through the symbolism and wisdom of the animals around us, allowing us to gain insight from their life lessons. With lovely artwork from Dace Kidd, Animal Spirits captures the essence of our humanity, and what the totems from our history can teach us about ourselves.

Monday morning. Anywhere.Standing in your cluttered mudroom. Your youngest can't find her backpack and "lost" her permission slip. The middle child is shouting from the bedroom because he can't find his phone or soccer cleats. Your oldest needs the missing car keys. The phone is buzzing. Your partner is looking for the laptop charger because it's missing, again. Did I mention that it's Monday morning? Perhaps you've read a lot of organizing books. You've followed the checklists, the diagrams for folding your clothes, and feng shui'd the heck out of your life. Yet nothing has changed. You can't seem to get, or stay, organized. The stress and unhappiness levels are going up daily. More Space. More Time. More Joy! is a new way of looking at organization that gets to the heart of the hows and whys to help you make lasting change.Let's get started….

Timmy loves spending time with his dad. Like most busy families, finding that time was difficult until one magical night when Timmy and his dad embark on their own fantastic moon adventure! Let's Go to the Moon takes readers on an imaginative ride through the stars, past fighting spaceships, and to the surface of the moon! With great imagination, Matthew Dawe crafts an outer space tale that highlights the bond between father and son. Look for more stories from the When Bedtime Is an Adventure series soon!

Cats are curious creatures, and Little Cat is no exception. One day she sees a bunch of balloons float by her window. Intrigued, Little Cat follows the balloons, and soon finds herself lost in the middle of the zoo! Who are all these mysterious creatures? Will Little Cat find her way back home? Can the animals in the zoo help her?With classic artwork and a timeless tale of a heroine finding her way, Judy Bergman Hochberg breathes life into a menagerie of animal characters. Little Cat Lost is sure to satisfy the curiosity of readers young and old!

Barnicle and Husk: The Beginning takes readers on an adventure beyond the Mayflower. Husk, an orphaned mouse, is befriended by a young Wampanoag girl named Running Deer. As Husk learns the way of her people and is accepted into her family, an unlikely cat named Barnicle comes into his life and challenges Husk to find his own way in the New World. Full of adventure and authentic details of Wampanoag life, this tale of friendship and family is just the beginning for this cat and mouse pair. This adorable read-aloud offers a historically accurate view of America’s founding story that will charm children and adults alike.

During the late 1960s through the early and mid-1970s, Chinese immigration into the United States came almost exclusively from Taiwan. They arrived on American shores to flee the regime of a dictator who used murder, brutality, and fear to stay in power and quell any political or social dissent.While that generation of Taiwanese may have found refuge in the United States, many still never felt truly safe. In Escape from Taiwan, Chiufang Hwang recounts how the political oppression her parents experienced remained a constant specter during her own childhood, both because of her parents’ paranoia and their involvement in secret Taiwanese expat pro-democracy organizations.“My parents moved to the United States in the late 1960s when I was a toddler. Even though I grew up in this country, I was raised by people whose outlook was informed by fear and oppression, and they did their best to instill in me the dangers of speaking out—about anything. For me and other children of Taiwanese immigrants, their legacy of oppression became ours by default, and impacted our efforts to assimilate, both as children and adults, to our adopted country.”Part memoir, part family history, Escape from Taiwan recounts Chiufang’s journey to understand the historical events that informed her upbringing, and how in the process it gave her a greater appreciation for the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty to generations of immigrants.Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free …Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door.

Tooth brushing is a toddler rite of passage, and author Renée D. Smith takes readers through the process with an adorable rhythm and rhyme. This introduction to oral health care will guide parents and little ones as they learn that brushing is fun and easy. With bright and colorful artwork, I Can Brush All by Myself helps toddlers gain the confidence they need to brush by taking each step one at a time.

Dr. Thomas Haydn, a well-respected physician in the Boston area, enjoys a busy, fulfilling practice as a hospice provider. While caring for an actively dying patient with cancer, he reluctantly agrees to perform a most unusual task for the patient's spouse, which carries profound ethical and legal implications. Shocking complications ensue with potentially frightful consequences for all involved. As the story races toward its startling conclusion, the legacy of Dr. Haydn, his patient, and others hang in the balance.The Imperfect Offering is a medical thriller novel highlighting the exciting life and times of a hospice physician who becomes deeply immersed in a high-stakes ethical dilemma. This riveting story deeply examines the challenges we face as we find our way in the world, driven by our passions and our desperate craving for love, a meaningful legacy, and perhaps above all, personal redemption in a difficult world.

You might assume that someone who had moved twenty-nine times in their life—the last being to romantic Cape Cod in 2000— would be weary and eager to settle down and finally retire to a full-time life of leisure. For Deane Turner the opposite happened; he flunked retirement and had to reinvent himself. In Adrift in Memories Deane shares how his desire to explore and travel started early with summer jobs during his high school and college years: crewing aboard schooners off Camden, Maine and Marblehead, Massachusetts, harvesting hay in the fields of Walla Walla, Washington, working in a cannery in Oakland, California, and hitchhiking home to Boston from Seattle. After graduating from Bowdoin, he continued to crisscross the United States in his professional career while ascending the ranks of five companies. In his final role with Union Carbide as an international management consultant, he literally traveled around the world. Over his twenty years with Lee Hecht Harrison, he helped thousands of people laid off by corporate restructuring reinvent themselves in new jobs and careers. His memoir recounts victories and losses, celebrations and despair, triumphs and failures. With each he shares valuable lessons learned he hopes his readers will find both aspirational and inspirational as they continue on their own journey.

Zach Maxwell wanted to train in surgery at the most prestigious hospitals in the country. His academic record prevented a golden future, placing him instead in a hospital in the most dangerous part of Brooklyn. Zach must learn not only how to be a great doctor, but how to deal with both the internal and external problems all young doctors in training face on a daily basis. With a Greek chief resident, an outspoken surgical chief of service, stressed residents, nurses, patients, and friends who want to "fix him up," Zach must learn how to be the best doctor he can and retain his humanity at the same time.

John McEwan and his wife, Margaret, chose to face John’s cancer diagnosis with a positive outlook and realistic vision. "Every Day Is a Gift" chronicles their family’s experience through Margaret’s recollection of events, her e-mail updates to family and friends, and John’s letters written throughout his five-year cancer journey. In this poignant memoir, Margaret McEwan honors her late husband by providing readers with insights and opportunities for finding hope.

“Kids of all ages will be intrigued by the historical facts, as well as the presentation design—a superb blending of content, form, and emotion.” —Peter Niemi, literacy specialist and speech and language pathologist It all began in a kitchen in the little town of Whitman, Massachusetts. With just a few simple ingredients, Ruth Wakefield, owner of The Toll House Restaurant, created the quintessential American cookie.Based on real events, The Cookie Loved ’Round the World tells the tale of how, in the midst of the Great Depression, a cookie took hold of the people of Whitman, the state of Massachusetts, and the rest of the country. To this day, the chocolate chip cookie remains a beloved icon.   

Barnicle is a crafty cat who travels the world on ships as a stowaway. In 1620, he finds himself on the Mayflower along with 102 Pilgrims and a timid little mouse. As they travel over rough seas from England to the New World, Barnicle learns that mice can be more than just a meal for a cat. Still, he has his own adventures to seek and the two friends part ways when they arrive in the New World.Running Deer is a young Wampanoag girl living in a village close to where the Mayflower finally lands. One day, she rescues an orphaned field mouse named Husk and teaches him the ways of her people. Late one night, Husk hears a thief rummaging in the tribe’s food storage. Eager to protect his adopted family, Husk bravely faces the intruder . . . and finds Barnicle! When the two realize their unique connection, they forge a special friendship that will take them far beyond the Wampanoag village.Can a cat and mouse explore the world together? Can Husk survive without the only family he has ever known? This fun and lively historical novel transports readers to a different time. See what life was like through the eyes of these two unlikely friends!

It's a tornado! It's an avalanche! It's a hurricane!Never fear, because Duane is here. He'll pull you to safety from a burning building for sure, but Duane is a superhero who specializes in more than just rescues. Duane is on a mission to educate and empower his young fans with knowledge and weather preparedness. Our green-caped superhero enhances his superpowers with exit plans, evacuation zones, and emergency supplies.The latest creation from Susie Rich, Don't Underestimate Any Natural Elements: Extreme Weather. Be Prepared., tackles the challenges of dealing with extreme weather events, how to prepare for them, and what to do in case of emergencies.