"Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community. Even though his life and career were cut short, Harvey is still seen by many as one of the most famous and most significantly open LGBT officials ever elected in the United States. His life and legacy continue to inspire and unite the community"-- Provided by publisher.
Collects stories of what are supposedly real ghosts and haunted houses in found in the state of California--ranging from tales dating back to the Spanish priests who first tried to bring Christianity to the natives hundreds of years ago, up to the story of the Donner Party perhaps committing cannibalism to survive a harsh winter in the California mountains.
To stave off the anxiety plaguing her, Cora counts the minutes that fill her day and searches for a lost treasure near her home in California, but the sudden arrival of her long-lost uncle threatens to upend her carefully-constructed existence.
When fourteen-year-old Leigh's father buys a graveyard and insists she work there after school, she learns much about life, death, and the power of friendship.
el viaje de un padre a trav?s de la adicci?n de su hijo
Sheff, David
2009
Journalist David Sheff tells the story of his son Nic's happy early childhood, the transformation wrought by Nic's addiction to methamphetamine, and his own obsession with his son's well-being.
"When Emma the pig arrives at the Apricot Lane Farm, she is about to give birth to piglets. But she is also sick, and after her 17 babies arrive, Emma is unable to care for them. Taking care of 17 piglets and a sick mama pig are a challenge for Farmer John and his team. But the cure for Emma reminds them what is most important--for pigs and for humans: Love and friendship"--Amazon.com.
Josie wants to take over her family's business, Hazeldine Honey, but is lying to her mother and best friend about starting college in the fall, and secretly dating Ezra, the grandson of her mother's nemesis.
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
