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  • The Murders of Molly Southbourne

    Tade Thompson

    eBook (Tor.com, Oct. 3, 2017)
    "A bold outpouring of flesh and crisis at once horrifying and familiar." —The New York TimesWinner of the 2018 Nommo Award for Best NovellaEvery time she bleeds a murderer is born. Experience the horror of Tade Thompson's The Murders of Molly Southbourne. A finalist for the 2017 BSFA Award, the 2017 Shirley Jackson Award. The rule is simple: don’t bleed. For as long as Molly Southbourne can remember, she’s been watching herself die. Whenever she bleeds, another molly is born, identical to her in every way and intent on her destruction.Molly knows every way to kill herself, but she also knows that as long as she survives she’ll be hunted. No matter how well she follows the rules, eventually the mollys will find her. Can Molly find a way to stop the tide of blood, or will she meet her end at the hand of a girl who looks just like her?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
  • Homelessness

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, March 5, 2012)
    Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This addition to the popular Opposing Viewpoints series discusses issues related to homelessness. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores the seriousness of America's homeless problem; factors that contribut; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th
  • Fracking

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, March 4, 2013)
    These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Explores the safety and environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • The Affordable Care Act

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 2, 2014)
    Shares different points of view on the Affordable Care Act, including whether it will contain healthcare costs, whether it will hurt the United States economy, and whether its difficult rollout will taint President Obama's legacy.
  • Oil Spills

    Tamara Thompson

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 17, 2014)
    The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Title explores issues related to Oil Spills, including--how spills happen--the risks of oil drilling--if the oil industry is prepared to handle oil spills--if the oil industry needs more oversight and regulation; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical
  • Abortion

    Tamara Thompson

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 19, 2015)
    Current Controversies: Abortion examines the current landscape of the abortion debate. Abortion remains an emotionally and politically charged issue today. It addresses Roe v. Wade 40 years later. It covers the complex reasons women seek abortions, the co; The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.
  • The Right to Die

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, June 6, 2014)
    These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title addresses the issue of the right to die. The ethics of physician-assisted suicide and the Death with Dignity movement are discussed, along with further implications of these issues, such as legal euthanasia and suicide assitance for healthy p; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • THE MURDERS OF MOLLY SOUTHBOURNE

    Tade Thompson

    Paperback (tor.com, Oct. 3, 2017)
    "A bold outpouring of flesh and crisis at once horrifying and familiar." ―The New York TimesWinner of the 2018 Nommo Award for Best NovellaEvery time she bleeds a murderer is born. Experience the horror of Tade Thompson's The Murders of Molly Southbourne. A finalist for the 2017 BSFA Award, the 2017 Shirley Jackson Award. The rule is simple: don’t bleed. For as long as Molly Southbourne can remember, she’s been watching herself die. Whenever she bleeds, another molly is born, identical to her in every way and intent on her destruction.Molly knows every way to kill herself, but she also knows that as long as she survives she’ll be hunted. No matter how well she follows the rules, eventually the mollys will find her. Can Molly find a way to stop the tide of blood, or will she meet her end at the hand of a girl who looks just like her?
  • Poverty in America

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, April 27, 2015)
    Provides essays that cover varying opinions on poverty, discussing its impact on workers, children, and rural areas; the effects of government action, economic inequality, and the minimum wage; and related topics.
  • Abortion

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 19, 2015)
    Current Controversies: Abortion examines the current landscape of the abortion debate. Abortion remains an emotionally and politically charged issue today. It addresses Roe v. Wade 40 years later. It covers the complex reasons women seek abortions, the co; The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.
  • Fast Food

    Tamara Thompson

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, April 2, 2015)
    This volume of the At Issue series explores many aspects of fast food, including whether fast food is harmful, how fast food should be marketed, and whether governments should regulate the fast food industry.; These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • Rap and Hip-Hop

    Tamara Thompson

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, May 14, 2013)
    The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title explores issues and controversies related to rap and hip hop, including the ways that hip hop has shaped society and whether its impact has been positive or negative; whether rap music is harmful to women; and whether rap music perpetuates viol; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical