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An important and empowering history of and guide to the battle for our right to safe products and conditions--for younger readers.Corporations enter our daily lives from the moment we wake up until we turn off the lights at night. Large Internet companies, health insurance companies, fuel and transportation companies--all play a role in our lives every moment of every single day. And yet what power do we have over their actions or intentions? None, except through redress in a court of law for any harm they may have done. This area of the law is known as torts, from the French word for wrongs.Power to the People! offers a deep understanding of how civil actions work, through many examples and straightforward language for the middle-grade student reader. From Ralph Nader's 1966 law-changing address to Congress on automobile safety (it's thanks to Nader that we wear seat belts) to the decades-long battle to raise awareness of the risks of smoking (cigarette and cigar smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, and has caused the deaths of more than 2.5 million nonsmokers in the last half-century), readers will learn how we must fight to protect ourselves from corporations that are more concerned with profit than our safety. Corporate America will listen, Panchyk argues, but only if we make ourselves heard. Power to the People! explores all the ways we the people can be powerful, too.

The transformation of Westbury from a small farming community to a bustling hub is vividly captured in this historical narrative. Founded in 1670 by Quakers, the town remained tranquil until the arrival of Wall Street tycoons in the early 20th century, which sparked rapid development. The construction of mansions, resorts, and even an airport marked its evolution, alongside hosting significant events like the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup auto race. Richard Panchyk explores the dynamic and sometimes contentious changes that shaped Westbury into a modern community.

Explore American history firsthand though this nation's most important documents. This book tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers, and speeches of their eras, providing a framework to understand each document's significance. The more than 60 entries include: the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, Washington's Farewell Address, the Missouri Compromise, the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Homestead Act, Wilson's Fourteen Points, Brown v. Board of Education, the Voting Rights Act, and the Resignation Speech of Richard Nixon.--From publisher description.

Focusing on the architectural evolution of New York City, this book explores the transformation of its skyline from the late 19th century to the 20th century. It highlights iconic structures like the Flatiron, Woolworth, Chrysler, and Empire State Buildings, showcasing their historical significance and the innovative designs that established New York as the skyscraper capital of the world. Through captivating narratives, it captures the enduring fascination these towering structures inspire globally.

Focusing on Long Island's rich historical tapestry, the book explores notable figures and events that shaped the region. It highlights Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly there, and Earle Ovington, who delivered the nation's inaugural airmail. The narrative also delves into William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, America's first highway, and the mysterious ruins of an Albanian king's estate. Additionally, it touches on the legend of Captain William Kidd's buried treasure, showcasing the area's captivating and vanishing history.

Now available for the first time in English, Perlefter: The Story of a Bourgeois is a novel fragment that was discovered among Joseph Roth's papers decades after his death. The book chronicles the life and times of Alexander Perlefter, the well-to-do Austrian urbanite with whom his relative, a small-town narrator, Naphthali Kroj, has come to live after becoming orphaned. The colourful cast of characters includes Perlefter's four children: Foolish Alfred, with his predilection for sleeping with servant girls and widows and boasting of the venereal diseases he contracts; the hapless Karoline, whose interest in math and physics and employment at a scientific institute seem to repel serious suitors; the flamboyant Julie, a sweet, pale and anemic girl who likes any man who is inclined toward marriage; and the beautiful and flighty Margarete, besotted with a professor of history. Written circa 1928-30, Perlefter represents Joseph Roth at the very peak of his literary powers - it was penned just after the publication of The Silent Prophet and just before his masterpieces Job and The Radetzky March. Rich in irony and exemplary of Roth's keen powers of social and political observation, Perlefter is an important addition to the Roth canon.

Focusing on the transformation of Long Island's South Fork, the book presents a pictorial history that captures the region's evolution from a rural landscape shared with the Montauket and Shinnecock Indians to a bustling area marked by the arrival of the railroad in the 1870s. It highlights iconic landmarks like the Montauk Lighthouse and showcases the opulent mansions and hotels that emerged, alongside notable figures such as politicians, artists, and celebrities who contributed to the area's rich cultural tapestry.

Nassau County was born at an auspicious and exciting time, on the cusp of a new century and a major transition from a series of quiet farming communities to a hub for industry, a playground for the rich, a training ground for soldiers heading to war, and a cradle for the nascent aviation industry that was to result in the most famous flight in the nation's history. Much has changed over time in Nassau County--farms have vanished, new highways have been built, historic buildings and sites have been obliterated, and housing developments and shopping centers of all types and sizes have sprung up. Yet despite all of this "progress," there are still glimmers of the county's storied past scattered throughout the county. The images in this book capture moments in the fast-paced and ever-evolving history of Nassau County, showing places of great contrast over time as well as celebrating bastions of historic preservation where time stands still. Foreword by former Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta. 

Exploring the rich tapestry of Catholic life in New York City, this book highlights the growth of the Catholic population from 200,000 to over 1.2 million between 1850 and 1900, driven by waves of European immigration. It chronicles significant milestones, including the establishment of the first Catholic church in the 1780s and the completion of St. Patrick's Cathedral in 1879. The narrative also delves into the diverse personalities, places, and events that have shaped the city's Catholic identity over the past two centuries.

Exploring the rich tapestry of Queens, the book uncovers a myriad of historical milestones and intriguing personalities. It highlights significant events such as the first modern highway and the inaugural transatlantic flight, while also delving into the cultural impact of figures like Clement Clarke Moore. The narrative touches on the notorious escapades of William "Boss" Tweed and the haunting remnants of sites like Creedmoor Hospital and Fort Tilden. Richard Panchyk offers an engaging glimpse into the lesser-known stories that shape this vibrant borough.