On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the S.S. Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketball team. As thousands of supporters waved American flags on the docks, it was easy to miss the one courageous man holding a BOYCOTT NAZI GERMANY sign. But it was too late for a boycott now; the ship had already left the harbor. 1936...

"A true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII."--Provided by publisher. YALSA-ALA Finalist

In this volume find world-building advice, tips and tricks for creating memorable dungeons and adventures, optional game rules, and many other tools to help participants become great Dungeon Masters.

Ignite Your Spark is an interactive guide that helps teens with their own self-discovery and fulfillment by covering topics such as relationships, self-image, goals and willpower.

Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show. But there's more to this magical extravaganza than meets the eye! The carnival is a gateway to a fantastic Feywild domain unlike anything found on the Material Plane. Time has not been kind to this realm, however, and dark days lie ahead unless...

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Scotland.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Singapore"--Provided by publisher.

Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. #Not Your Princess presents an eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that combine to express the experience of being a Native woman. Stories of abuse, humiliation, and stereotyping are countered by the voices of passionate women making themselves heard and demanding change. Sometimes...

Contents: v.1 Classical music from earliest times--v.2 Classical music: romantic to modern--v.3 Music from around the world--v.4 Folk, country, and cajun music--v.5 Gospel, blues, and jazz--v.6 From rock and pop to hip-hop--v.7 Music of stage and screen--v.8 The music profession--v.9 Musical instruments and technology--v.10 The voice and song.

Covers the social life, customs, culture, and history of Ireland.