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Death of N-Words    by James Lewis
Price: Free! 1320 words. Published on June 13, 2010. .

Many people make excuses for using various forms of the N-word. No matter the version, the N-word is still one of the most racially charged, controversial words in this country. Depending on how it's used, one can expect a punch or a hug. Although the word has become trendy, an unwritten rule states only certain groups can say it--which only fuels the confusion associated with using the word.
Finch Goes Wild    by Janet Gingold
Price: $5.99 USD. 57060 words. Published on August 11, 2010. .

Harmon doesn't fit into the hole he gets shoved into. He has to break out. With his grades at an all-time low and his weight off the charts, he knows he's headed for trouble. Even in his music he finds too many wrong notes. When the noise of his jeering classmates and nagging mother threatens to overwhelm him, he finds a whole new world to explore in nearby wild places.
Smashing Stereotypes: What Does It Mean to Be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender?    by Jaime Seba
Price: $7.95 USD. 8390 words. Published by Mason Crest on October 21, 2010. .

“That’s so gay!” The words we use every day have power and can easily have a negative impact on life. This book considers common stereotypes of the LGBT community, explores where they come from and what they mean, and lets you decide if they are actually valid. Find out about informational resources and how young people are taking action in their communities to combat crude stereotypes.
Just For Boys    by Sandra Susan Friedman
Price: $9.99 USD. 56710 words. Published on November 14, 2010. .

Just For Boys is a discussion program that helps boys build resilience to deal with societal stressors in a healthy way. It broadens the definition of what it means to be male and teaches them how to create a life of balance and interconnectedness. It is also a comprehensive prevention program targeting substance abuse, depression, eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia.
A different perspective on disability equality a practical handbook    by Laura Chapman
Price: $7.99 USD. 10040 words. Published on September 6, 2011. .

This new handbook has been written to provide the busy professional with important insights in an easily accessible format. Hot on the heels of A Different Perspective on Equality, the first in the Different Perspective series, we hope it will prove an equal success.
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EZ Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous    by Anonymous Member of AA
Price: $7.99 USD. 34950 words. Published on September 8, 2011. .

The EZ Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is the first “translation” of AA's Big Book since its publication in 1939. The EZ Big Book follows the original text, sentence by sentence, rephrasing it for modern readers. Gender/lifestyle stereotypes and sexist language are avoided, and a "Higher Power" is referred to in terms acceptable to readers of any faith.
Misadventures in Filgersville    by Michael Colbert
Price: $3.50 USD. 31650 words. Published on January 30, 2012. .

Chris Hastings is the coolest. He is the most popular guy in school and his all-star baseball team is in the state championships. One day, his parents suspend him from his sports teams and force him to get a tutor, school nerd Melvin Moore, because of his poor grades. Chris must deal with crushes, his older brother, and deceitful friends during his race against time to play baseball again.
The Amazing Adventures of Miss Ariana Okata    by Elise Moto
Price: Free! 74760 words. Published on April 19, 2012. .

Ariana Okata loves her job working as a receptionist for a Vancouver mining company. But when her boss is murdered, to Ariana's great shock, she becomes a suspect. Embarking on a series of amusing and fantastical adventures around the globe, she sets out to clear her good name and, in the process, win the affections of the lead detective on the case.