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African
American
Cancer
Survivor
Combat
Veteran
Iraq/
Afghanistan
Domestic
Violence:
Losing Maria
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This is the Autobiography of an African American male from Washington, D.C.
who has overcome numerous obstacles to achieve success at a relatively
young age and how his sense of self-understanding and cultural identity has
helped him through life. An honest, reflective, and thought-provoking story of
perseverance, passion, and pride.
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This Book was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on June 9, 2011 - the day that
changed her life. As the CEO of a large company in the healthcare field, she
found out how the patients feel. It is a frightening time, with death upon your
doorstep. The challenges of carrying on create a burden that is sometimes too
hard to carry. This one is an open Book about her experiences and will provide a video of her year-long journey if asked.
After serving four overseas tours in Iraq from 2004-2011, and ten years of Active Service in the United States Army, this Book knows firsthand what it's like
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to be in a war zone. He experienced psychological warfare as well as Special
Operations.
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"Losing Maria" tells the story of a young woman who was killed by an abusive
boyfriend in 2004. Told from the perspective of her sister, this Book will resonate with readers who have witnessed domestic violence in their own families
or friendships.
Domestic
Violence:
This is Not
Love
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Domestic abuse does not discriminate. No matter what age, race, or sex, this
issue is not exclusive to any group of people. This Book recalls her first relationship: At the age of fourteen, she was subject to physical and mental
abuse. She discusses the difficulty she faced coming to terms with the abuse,
and how she ultimately was able to leave the relationship.
Establishing Close
Relationships
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This Book will address what researchers say about "what makes a good
friend," outline some key gender and sexual orientation differences in friendships, and how to deal with conflict in friendships.
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This Book is a professional firefighter for the City of Syracuse. As a firefighter,
he has worked on an Engine Company, a Truck Company, and the Rescue
Company. As an officer, he has worked as a Lieutenant of an Engine Company,
a Captain in charge of a Training Academy, and is currently a District Chief. He
says it's the best job in the world.
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Here's a Book that tells the story of a 62 year old man who lived on the
streets for over 50 years. His life included drugs, crime and homelessness. He
underwent a conversion of faith, and has now been drug free for 3 years and
lives in an apartment in Syracuse. He spends his time reaching out to fellow
addicts, spreading hope and the love of God.
Firefighter
(male)
Formerly
Homeless
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Genealogy:
Your Fasci- 10:00-2:00
nating Family History
Here is a Book about a journey back into a family history. This Book's adventure has put his own life in a new perspective and provided him unimaginable
joy. Learn how to get started in researching your family tree, but be careful:
you'll be hooked!
Heart
Attack
Survivor
On October 13, 2008, at the age of 40, this Book suffered a major heart attack
and cardiac arrest. He was given little chance of survival and virtually no
chance for a complete recovery. Find out what lead to this health crisis, how
complete strangers helped initially to save his life using CPR and an AED, and
how the experience continues to shape him.
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High School
Survivor:
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Bullied and
Abused
Do you like movies? Have you ever felt like your life resembled one? Well,
that’s how this Book feels! During her high school years, she suffered bullying,
dating abuse, being stabbed, and being hit by a car. The craziness that went
on throughout this Books high school years is astounding, but she is still here
and hoping to let others know that you can make it through anything if you
really try.
Holistic Dog 10:00-2:00
Trainer
This Book is a certified dog obedience trainer with a holistic focus, meaning
that she looks at the dog from more than just a behavioral perspective. She
considers their physical, mental, and emotional well-being as well as their relationship with their human guardian or family.
Homeless
Outreach
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This Book is coordinator of the Emmaus Ministry with St. James Catholic
Church. She and other members bring coffee, food and other items to the
homeless in order to develop relationships. "We let them know that they are
not invisible."
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Hospice of Central New York is a not-for-profit agency committed to providing
a compassionate alternative for people with limited life expectancy. This Book
provides end-of-life "comfort care" for those faced with incurable illness so
they can make the best of the time they have left.
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This Book struggled with her weight since she was a baby. It's the story of her
decision to have gastric bypass on August 15th, 2013, not in order to love herself, but to reveal the person she already knew and loved. This Book covers
the steps leading up to gastric bypass, and also what happens afterward.
Law
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Enforcement
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a police officer? Are the common
stereotypes portrayed in the media remotely close to the day-to-day life of an
officer? This book has worked in the field of law enforcement for several
years. Check out this book to find out what life as a police officer is really like.
LGBTQ
Community
Member
She's been told to make a choice, join a team, stop being indecisive. Come
help this Book celebrate her 34 year old "phase" and the vibrant LGBTQ community that welcomed her after several trips in and out of the closet. Topics
may include talking to the closed minded people we love, dealing with social
assumptions about who we are, living in the closet, and living out of the closet.
Hospice
Outreach
Journey
through Gastric Bypass
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What's it like to live in Angola, Africa? Do the people there go on dates, listen
to music, watch TV? This Book was born and raised in Angola and can answer
these questions and more. What's it like trying to assimilate to American culture? Find out how different, and how similar, the rest of the world really is.
Life in
China
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What's it like to live in China? What do people do for fun? What do they do
on a date? What are their holidays like? Do they watch the same tv shows we
do, listen to the same music, go to concerts, wear the same types of clothes?
Check out this Book from China and find out how different, and how similar,
the rest of the world really is.
Life in
Nigeria
What's it like to live in Nigeria, Africa? Do the people there go on dates, listen
to music, watch TV? This Book was born and raised in Nigeria, and can an10:00-11:00, 1:30—
swer these questions and more. What's it like speaking two languages and
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trying to assimilate into American culture? Find out how different, and how
similar, the rest of the world really is.
Life in
Angola
Living in
Poverty
Mental
Health
Professional
Musician
Native
American
Nutrition:
Food
Matters
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From age 19 to 26, this Book lived with a nomadic, ascetic, fundamentalist
Christian group which held to a strict interpretation of the Bible. He developed into a "housing coordinator" for the group, finding shelter for 10-50
people in major cities, bartering his services for rent in some very run-down
buildings. This Book has many interesting stories of life in the USA as a poor
and itinerant individual.
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This Book is a counselor at Onondaga Community College (M.A.T. (Colgate);
M.S. and C.A.S. (SUNY Albany); Ph.D. (Syracuse University)). She has been a
mental health professional for many years, and has had a wealth of field experience in addition to her contributions at Onondaga.
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This one's a "CD"! He’s an Associate Professor at Onondaga Community College, but he’s also a local musician who has performed in numerous venues in
the central New York area, and he has recorded a number of CDs. Listen to
this "Human CD" relate his experiences as a professional musician.
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Native Americans have always been overlooked and misunderstood in the
past. People think of the reservation as a "scary" place; but Native Americans
are people just like you, with a different lifestyle. This Book was born and
raised on the Onondaga Nation. He will tell how Native people's lives really
are and how they socially interact within their community, and he'll be wearing his traditional "book cover".
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Food is abundant. Food is scarce. Eating healthy abides. Knowing about ways
to put together nutritious foods can have a huge pay-off in terms of health
and well-being, both for now and for down the road. This Book is a nutritionist and a specialist on food and eating healthy.
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Peace Corps 10:00-1:00
Volunteer
Working in the Peace Corps in Africa can be a life-changing experience. This
Peace Corps Book lived in the country of Chad in Africa for two years, helping
the people there live better lives, and has many interesting stories to share.
Police Lady:
Eight
Unforgettable Years
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In 1986, after a legal battle as a result of age discrimination, this Book finally
found herself in a police academy at 31, training to be a Syracuse police officer.
The next 8 years were an eye-opening series of experiences, a window into
human behavior like no other.
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Skating, hitting, scoring, and bruising! Roller derby is not the over-the-top
show it was in the 1970s. Since its resurgence, roller derby has become one of
the fastest growing sports in America. Find out more from this Book, who
skates with Syracuse's Assault City Roller Derby.
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What is a School Psychologist? How are they different from other kinds of psychologists? What kind of education is required? What are a School Psychologist's primary responsibilities on a day-to-day basis? If you are considering a
career in Psychology or working with persons with disabilities, you should
check out this Book.
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In December 2013, this Book traveled to San Lucas Toliman with 9 nursing students for an international service learning experience. They built fuel efficient
wood stoves, gave community health presentations and went out on home
visits to attend to the sick. It was truly a transformational journey, and this
Book would love to tell you all about it.
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A strong desire to get closer to her food source, a large green expanse that
needed mowing, a love of animals and the outdoors, and no aversion to manure -- so why not sheep? This Book will share the joys and sorrows of raising
them, loving them, and ultimately, eating them.
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This Book tells of the tattooed body, which is both an object and a subject actively writing to, from, and in collaboration with its culture around a host of
body-related issues, including cultural definitions of gender, ethnicity, and
class; interpellations of citizens and criminals; going to war, immigrant nostalgia, community building, and desires for artistic expression.
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Learn about the exciting world of fitness on two fronts! Dive into the world of
collegiate strength & conditioning and also the other side: managing a fitness
center. This Book would be a great option for anyone looking to get into personal training, strength and conditioning, health coaching, and fitness center
management.
Roller
Derby
Skater
School
Psychologist
Service
Learning in
Guatemala
Shepherd
Stories in
the Flesh:
Tattoo in
Strength and
Conditioning
Coach
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Survivor of
Suicide
(friend or
family)
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Healing from a loved one’s suicide is complicated, like peeling back the layers
of an onion. So many feelings come into play and the heartache can overwhelm us. Connecting with another person who shares this burden can help
lighten the load and bring some understanding to what you are living with
day to day. This Book has been there.
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This Book works as a firefighter for the City of Syracuse, and she has been
fighting fires for 7 years now. As a firefighter, she works on the "Truck Company", doing searches, ventilation, forcible entry, etc. She was the first female
"truckie" in the history of the Syracuse Fire Department.
TV
Producer
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This Book has been a producer and photographer for a local entertainment/
talk show since it went on the air in 2004, and has also worked on multiple
prime-time programs and live events. He has covered news events as a television photographer, reporter, and anchor, and worked at the management level
in television news. He has also worked as a radio reporter and anchor.
Union
Organizer
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The son of Depression era parents, this Book uses his middle class background
to work for economic and social justice for all people as a labor organizer. The
story will make you both laugh and cry, and will become a part of you.
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Wondering what it's like to train for a triathlon? This Book will answer questions on training, nutrition and race preparation as well as race strategy. She
raced competitively for 25 years in various distances both short and long. She
has a strong background in nutrition as well, and completed a project on nutrition and athletic performance for her Masters degree.
Syracuse
Firefighter
(female)
Veteran
Triathlete
Late Additions
It Doesn’t
Matter
What They
Say!
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Have you ever been told you couldn’t do something? Have you ever been told
not to show interest in something because you won’t be good at it? Have you
ever been told that your goals are crazy? For better and for worse we are constantly subject to the opinions of others. Take a journey with a life that has
struggled with negativity but come out on the positive side.
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