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Beyond basketball

Mike Krzyzewski, Jamie K Spatola

Presents a collection of essays by Duke University's head coach Mike Krzyzewski that reveal his personal philosophy on winning, losing, and sportsmanship, as well as lessons on doing the right thing,

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The story of Latino civil rights

Miranda Hunter

Presents a comprehensive study of the struggle for Latin civil rights in the United States, and discusses discrimination in the workplace, education, and within the community as well as immigration re

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Little brother

Cory Doctorow

After being interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California, seventeen-year-old Marcus, released into what is now

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Puerto Ricans' history and promise

Jim Stafford

Examines the history, art, and culture of Puerto Rican Americans and describes the contribution they have made to American society and culture

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Latino migrant workers

Christopher Hovius

Presents a comprehensive study of Latino migrant workers in America and the significant role they play in the overall economic development of the United States

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Latino Americans and immigration laws

Miranda Hunter

Presents an examination of Latin American immigration to the United States, and the immigration laws that effect it, including information on the dangers of both illegal and legal immigrants to the Un

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Latino economics in the United States

Eric Schwartz

Presents an overview of the various economic opportunities of Latinos living in the United States, explaining the factors of how they make, spend, and save money

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Latino Americans in sports, film, music, and government

Richard Mintzer

Examines the growth of the Hispanic community in the United States and the educational, social, economic, political, and cultural impact of that growth on America

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Central American immigrants to the United States

Eric Schwartz

Presents a comprehensive study of Central American immigration to the United States, and discusses the history of the Americas, conflict in South America, and contributions to American society and cul

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Cuban Americans

Autumn Libal

Examines the Cuban American community, and describes the struggles many have encountered living in a strange land as well as their contribution to America's culture

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