<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[bl results for ca:9* -ca:91* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></title><description><![CDATA[bl results for ca:9* -ca:91* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/ssfpl/rss/search?query=ca%3A9%2A%20-ca%3A91%2A%20AND%20nw%3A%5B0%20TO%20180%5D&amp;searchType=bl&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;sort=NEWLY_ACQUIRED&amp;suppress=true&amp;title=History&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:47:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Richard the Lionheart]]></title><description><![CDATA["A deep dive into the myth and history surrounding England's crusader king. How did Richard the Lionheart, who once said he would sell London if he found a buyer, become celebrated as the ideal of English chivalry? This book examines the life of Richard I (1157-1199) through the captivating stories told about him, from the Middle Ages to today. Tales of Richard's exploits were as colorful as they were varied, ranging from tales of wielding King Arthur's sword to his descent from the devil (or just a cannibal). Instead of separating fact from fiction, this book explores how tales about Richard I shaped his legacy in his time and ours. Valuable to general readers and scholars alike, and combining medieval and modern literature, this book is the only account to study Richard I from the perspective of history and literature."--Amazon.com.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790583</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790583</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blurton, Heather]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3790583076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>In Life and in Legend</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781836391234/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why did democracy emerge in ancient Greece? How did Spain conquer South and Central America? And what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall? Part of DK's indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The History Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the space race - through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes. This fascinating new edition features: More than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history - from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWII Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle complex historical events, and witty illustrations Key quotes from major historical figures - from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama Eight pages of brand-new content, including entries on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese Belt-and-Road initiative, the Capitol riots, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine A truly accessible and comprehensive introduction to an essential and engrossing subject, The History Book is perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate overview of world history. The Big Ideas series With more than 13 million copies sold across 130 countries and in 39 languages, DK's award-winning Big Ideas series explores and explains a broad range of essential subjects with its innovative graphic and quote-led approach. The previous edition of The History Book has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide. Other titles in the series include The Military History Book, The Politics Book and The Economics Book.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790514</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790514</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3790514076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593966785/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[HASTA LA ORILLA DEL R⁻O / ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3757493</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3757493</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, Elizabeth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3757493076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798890985132/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[An introduction to geography, including landmarks, natural and man-made wonders, monuments, and more. Describes maps and map-making, how to plan a trip, and more. Includes activities.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790313</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790313</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Woolf, Alex]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3790313076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780716655541/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten Souls]]></title><description><![CDATA["NPR investigative journalist and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl W. Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen - the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII - who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3789160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3789160</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thompson, Cheryl W.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3789160076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781496750778/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syria]]></title><description><![CDATA["Modern Syria has seen violence, repression, and autocracy, suffering through tragedy after tragedy over the past century. Yet the history of Syria is not just a tale of dictators and generals. From the 1800s to the 2020s, the Syrian people have engaged in a passionate struggle for justice, equality, and a better future. Whether fighting for national independence from French colonial rule, battling local landowning elites to share the country's wealth, or rising up against the Assad regime, the Syrian people have fiercely clung to their right to live with respect and dignity. Theirs is a story of protest and perseverance in the long fight to reshape the political destiny of their nation. Daniel Neep's Syria: A Modern History offers a gripping narrative of how Syrians have navigated these events. Never losing sight of the fates of ordinary people, it provides a comprehensive account of how a nation born in conflict nevertheless sustained a rich, complex, and diverse society that will now chart its own path into the uncertain future." --Amazon.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3780415</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3780415</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Neep, Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3780415076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Modern History</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781541608122/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siete años en el Tíbet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrer's account of his escape from a prisoner-of-war camp in India during World War II, crossing the Himalayas to Tibet, and his time in the court of the Dalai Lama.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3789302</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3789302</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harrer, Heinrich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3789302076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788410178427/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storytelling for Genealogists]]></title><description><![CDATA["Genealogy is about solving puzzles. Who is related to whom? Who was my immigrant ancestor? How far back in time can I go? Do I have a famous ancestor? And so on. Family history is different. If you want others to learn about where you and they came from, you must command their attention. As Doug Tattershall states in the Introduction to his new book, 'We work hard to discover our family tree. But what we [and the people we are writing for] really want to know is our family story.' So, how does a genealogist transition to family history? You will find the answers here. In fewer than one hundred pages, Doug shows how to start and stay on track in transforming the skeletal outline of a genealogy into an engaging family story"--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786820</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786820</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tattershall, Doug]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786820076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Turning Family Lineage Into Family History</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780806321417/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The People Can Fly]]></title><description><![CDATA["What does promise cost in America? Especially when that promise is seen as grounds to separate us from the communities we cherish, and framed as the key to success, salvation, survival? In The People Can Fly, Dr. Joshua Bennett explores the complex position of Black prodigies in a society that has, all too often, defined blackness as absence, as a lack of inner life. Through this hybrid work of memoir and cultural history, Dr. Bennett shares how his own academic journey reflected the ebb and flow of being seen as both promising and as a problem. He turns to the childhood archives of Malcolm X, Stevie Wonder, Gwendolyn Brooks, James Baldwin, Nikki Giovanni, and others to further explore this theme: highlighting the role of cultural institutions, and loving communities, in shaping the lives of leading lights within African American culture. What's more, Dr. Bennett clarifies how these spaces--these mentors, teachers, friends, and kin--helped defend young people from a world that sought to exclude them from its vision of promise and possibility."--Publisher description.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3779649</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3779649</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bennett, Joshua]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3779649076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>American Promise, Black Prodigies, and the Greatest Miracle of All Time</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316576024/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berengaria of Navarre]]></title><description><![CDATA["Berengaria of Navarre was Queen of England (1191-99) and Lord of Le Mans (1204-30), but has received little attention in terms of a fully encompassing biography from Navarrese, Anglophone, and French perspectives. This book explores her political career whilst utilising the surviving documentation to demonstrate her personal and familial partnerships and life as a dowager queen. This biography follows Berengaria's journey from a Navarrese infanta, raised in the northern Iberian kingdom, to her travels across Europe to marriage and the Third Crusade, venturing through Sicily, Cyprus, and on to the Holy Land in 1191. Berengaria's reign and early years as dowager queen are examined in the context of the Anglo-French conflict and domestic disputes, before her decision to negotiation with the king of France, Philip Augustus, and become Lord of Le Mans, for which she is far better known in local memory. The volume flows chronologically discussing her roles as infanta, queen, dowager, and lord, and is an ideal resource for scholars and those interested in the history of gender, queenship, lordship, and Western Europe in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788766</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788766</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Storey, Gabrielle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3788766076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Queen of England, Lord of Le Mans</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781032121482/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Emancipation Circuit]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Emancipation Circuit is a unique historical account of the long-term response to emancipation in African American communities in the South. Throughout this project, Thulani Davis draws from primary archival sources as well as the work of historians as a way of closely examining the emergence, sustenance, and spread of viable independent Black politics produced during slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the aftermath. What sets this book apart from other historical accounts of the quest for freedom in the South is Davis's reconceptualization of the Emancipation Circuit itself. While Davis shows the many ways that the Circuit connected communities across physical space and offered important forms of mobility for formerly enslaved people and free Black activists, she also shows how the Circuit was about much more than just physical space. Davis expands the focus to include how the Circuit engaged working people in the democratic practice of crafting a better world. More than a network of mobility, the Circuit was a network of organizing and political imagining intended to enact and defend freedom. Over the course of four sections organized by region, Davis tells the complex and newly significant story of emancipation in the South"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788765</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788765</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Davis, Thulani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3788765076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Black Activism Forging A Culture of Freedom</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781478015567/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHERE IS NORTH CAROLINA?]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756361</link><guid 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GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3756358076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217053292/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHERE IS NEW JERSEY?]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756359</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756359</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brink, Tracy Vonder/ Whipple, Annette/ Who Hq (COR)/ Hammond, Ted (ILT)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3756359076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217053322/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHERE IS TENNESSEE?]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756364</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756364</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Whipple, Annette/ Who Hq (COR)/ Hammond, Ted (ILT)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3756364076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217053445/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHERE IS VIRGINIA?]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756366</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756366</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Walters, Jennifer Marino/ Who Hq (COR)/ Hammond, Ted (ILT)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3756366076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217053353/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHERE IS WASHINGTON?]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756367</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3756367</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brink, Tracy Vonder/ Who Hq (COR)/ Hammond, Ted (ILT)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3756367076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217053384/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral History for the Family Historian]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786989</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786989</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barnickel, Linda]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786989076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Basic Guide</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780984594702/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touching Tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does your mother rememberabout her first kiss?What's the first thing your fathertells himself every morning?By the time we are adults, it is all too easy to look at our parents and grandparents as though their lives have been miles removed from our own, causing a communication and generation gap seemingly impossible to bridge. But the older we get, the more we understand the importance of connecting with our elders before they're gone. There is no better way to do this than to talk to them like you never have before and create a record of their lives to share with the next generation. Showcasing over 200 questions that are sure to help you know your loved ones better than you ever dreamed, Touching Tomorrow contains everything you need to record your family's most valuable asset: their wisdom, humor, and love. With tips on preparing both yourself and your elders for the technical and emotional process, helpful hints on coaxing shy or reluctant family members to participate, and heartwarming real life stories from people who have already preserved their elders' memories on tape, this is an invaluable guide to creating a precious family heirloom -- one that will truly touch tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786987</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786987</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[LoVerde, Mary]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786987076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How to Interview your Loved Ones to Capture A Lifetime of Memories on Video or Audio</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780684873800/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Paso]]></title><description><![CDATA["From New York Times reporter Jazmine Ulloa, a sweeping human history of El Paso, revealing violence, power, and privilege at play in America's most famous border town. El Paso has been called the "Ellis Island" of America's southern border, a mountain pass cum border town cum bifurcated metropolis where past meets future, and disadvantage meets opportunity, or so the promise goes. El Paso is an extraordinary, can't-look-away reported history; it uses deep research and dozens of new interviews to blow away the myth of this place, where Mexico's Juarez and America's El Paso intertwine. It charts the history of El Paso through five families. From the Mexican Revolution and the Mexican Repatriation, to the shifting immigration laws under Reagan and Trump and the violence and bloodshed brought on by the drug war, El Paso captures a place often misunderstood or forgotten by the rest of the country, and the world. El Paso is a brave new work of narrative nonfiction that gives new voice and perspective to history that has long been checked at the border, or told through the lens of white men alone. Ulloa draws upon meticulous research and reporting and stunning historical detail to craft the intimate narratives of an unforgettable cast of characters"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781371</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781371</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ulloa, Jazmine]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3781371076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Five Families and One Hundred Years of Blood, Migration, Race, and Memory</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593471869/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naming Bebe]]></title><description><![CDATA["A next-generation baby name book by a professional name consultant, full of activities, advice, and inspiration The first decision you make as a parent is what to name your child, and these days, there's more pressure than ever to get it right. How do you choose a name that's trendy but timeless, classic but unique, popular but not too popular-a name that satisfies everyone in your family, looks great in a social media announcement, and sets your child up for success in life? Old-fashioned, phonebook-style baby name books can help with inspiration, but today's parents need something more. Written by professional baby name consultant and TikTok star Colleen Slagen, Naming Bebe walks you through naming your baby step by step, considering style, popularity, and more. Inside you'll find: Interactive quizzes and activities to help you explore and refine your options In-depth analysis of name rankings and popularity data Solutions to common challenges like choosing complementary sibling names and dealing with the friend who stole your favorite name And, yes, lists of potential names, organized by aesthetic to help you pinpoint a name that matches your personal style, from Bible chic to quiet luxury Whether you want a vintage darling, a modern cowboy, or anything in between, this comprehensive and interactive guide will help you pick a name you-and your child-love"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786906</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786906</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Slagen, Colleen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786906076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>An Interactive Guide to Choosing A Baby Name You Love</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593719121/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen of Bohemia Predicts Own Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 SARTON FINALIST A trailblazing journalist who took on New York's Gilded-Age injustices Zoe Anderson Norris was a woman ahead of her time. A Kentucky-born belle turned fearless Manhattan journalist, she used her pen as a weapon in the fight for justice. From exposing slumlords and corrupt politicians to advocating for impoverished immigrants, she captured the injustices of her era with a wit and tenacity that still resonate today. In this first biography of Norris, independent scholar Eve Kahn restores her legacy, illuminating her work as a novelist, magazine publisher, and social reformer who challenged the powerful and gave voice to the oppressed. A prolific writer and editor, Norris chronicled the struggles of Lower East Side immigrants in her self-published periodical, The East Side, often going undercover to report on the harsh realities of tenement life. She documented tragedies such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, publicly denounced predatory men, and advised women on seizing control of their destinies. With her bohemian spirit, she led the Ragged Edge Klub, a gathering of artists, writers, and social critics who rejected the status quo. But Norris's courage came at a personal cost. Her life was marked by tumultuous relationships, family estrangement, and battles against the very injustices she exposed. She endured financial struggles, unfaithful or deadbeat husbands, and social ostracization for her refusal to remain silent. In her final issue of The East Side, she eerily predicted her own death, an uncanny premonition that made national headlines before she faded into obscurity. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Kahn brings Norris's extraordinary life back into the spotlight. Drawing on newly uncovered archival materials, including Norris's own writings, letters, and investigative reports, Queen of Bohemia Predicts Own Death sheds light on a fearless journalist whose influence on investigative reporting and social justice continues to be felt today. This biography is a compelling testament to the power of the written word in the fight for truth and equity.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781273</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781273</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kahn, Eve M.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3781273076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Gilded-Age Journalist Zoe Anderson Norris</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781531511678/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad to Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this intimate and harrowing memoir, a former Chinese gang member tells the story of how he went from "bad to blue" by leaving the gang behind and becoming a New York City police detective. Nestled in the warm embrace of his immigrant grandmother, Mike Moy was raised hearing bloodcurdling tales of the brutal life she escaped in China. But growing up on the mean streets of Manhattan's Chinatown, Mike has also faced shocking violence coupled with destructive racism. In a tight-knit community besieged with fear and alienation, teenage Mike takes refuge in one of Chinatown's notorious gangs, tattooing his membership in Fuk Ching on his body. The gangs' fearsome reputations are warranted. Frequenting gambling dens and pool halls, Mike and a boisterous band of gangmates run amok: selling and shooting guns, stealing, and running protection schemes. But the fast pace and constant danger take a terrible toll, with friends being killed or sent to prison-the inevitable end for most gang members. But vexing questions are raised for young Mike after he learns the extraordinary story of a cop who forgave the young shooter who made him a paraplegic. NYPD Officer Steven McDonald's morality and compassion arouse a longing deep within Mike to be one of the "good guys." In a world-changing turnaround expected by no one, Mike joins the NYPD. By donning that blue uniform, he gets the adrenaline-driven lifestyle he craves while staying on the right side of the law. But coming clean is not so easy. Patrolling the streets he once terrorized, he fears the exposure of his secret past. Anyone identifying him as a former gang member could lead to investigations, expulsion from the NYPD, media scandal, and legal charges for past crimes. And what would his former gangmates think if they found out he'd joined "the enemy"?]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3787921</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3787921</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Moy, Michael]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3787921076</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798228003781/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of Days]]></title><description><![CDATA["On August 21, 1992, shots rang out while federal agents were surveilling a cabin in Boundary County, Idaho as part of an operation to arrest Randy Weaver--a reclusive, mountain-dwelling survivalist--for failure to appear in court on a gun charge. When Weaver finally surrendered to the authorities eleven days later, his wife, son, and dog lay dead, as did a US Marshal. Ever since, America has been trying to make sense of what happened on Ruby Ridge. Today, the question could not be more urgent, as the shock waves from Ruby Ridge have amplified and compounded, cracking the very foundations of our democracy. In End of Days, Chris Jennings explains the significance of this historic siege by setting the story of the Weaver family within the long history of apocalyptic Christianity in the United States, illuminating the ways in which that faith has gradually transformed the nation. The strain of doomsday Christianity that gripped the Weavers, he shows, was grounded in a particular reading of biblical prophecy that can be traced back to the 1870s and up through the twentieth-century rise of Christian fundamentalism to the right-wing conspiracism that now defines American society and politics. The events at Ruby Ridge acted as an accelerant for this spreading worldview, and are essential to understanding the crisis that our nation confronts today." -- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3787114</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3787114</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennings, Chris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3787114076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316381949/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Days of Love and Rage]]></title><description><![CDATA["From Pulitzer and National Book Award finalist Anand Gopal, a mesmerizing and powerful account of six Syrians fighting for a better world, in the tradition of classic works by Philip Gourevitch and Katherine Boo. In 2011, in a northern Syrian city, a small group of men and women began a movement that overthrew one of the world's most brutal dictatorships. For the next eighteen months, citizens of Manbij carried out one of the most remarkable experiments in democracy in modern times. Days of Love and Rage details the powerfully intimate narratives of men and women who led this struggle, and who experience the highs of camaraderie and the lows of betrayal: a pair of best friends torn apart by political polarization, a mother who stands up to male dominance, a worker who risks everything for the dream of equality. Anand Gopal immerses you in the world of a single city in the throes of revolution, and lays bare the danger that inequality poses to democracy. But this book transcends the particulars of one terrible conflict to tell the sweeping story of democracy and rising authoritarianism in our times. It is, above all, an account of the best and worst of humanity. Both tragic and inspiring, Days of Love and Rage is a story of our enduring human need for freedom, security, dignity, community, love, and hope"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3783401</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3783401</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gopal, Anand]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3783401076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Story of Ordinary People Forging A Revolution</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668062173/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>