New Releases by Elizabeth Levy

A cutting-edge look into a pivotal moment in US history: McCarthy''s infamous "witch hunt" for communists during the 1950''s Red Scare. At the cusp of the Cold War, Americans were so afraid of communists living among them that they began to hunt them like witches. As Senator Joe McCarthy took up this mantle to hunt down “communists” in the US, citizens grew terrified of being accused, so they turned on each other - pointing fingers at neighbors, friends, and even family. Told through a unique and inviting screenplay-format, brought to life with dozens of illustrations by Tim Foley, and comprised almost entirely of quotes derived from primary sources, Witch Hunt recounts the political craze that gripped America during the Red Scare when McCarthyism forced people to go to extraordinary lengths to keep themselves and their families safe from persecution against their own government.

A middle-grade retelling of Richard Nixon''s downfall, Bringing Down A President: The Watergate Scandal is an inventive and timely look at one of the biggest scandals to ever rock our nation by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy, featuring graphic novel style illustrations by Tim Foley. Comprised almost completely of primary source quotes (good thing Nixon''s recorder was on) and interspersed with contextual narrative, this captivating account of the trials and tribulations of the Nixon Administration has been rendered screenplay style offering an extraordinarily immediate narrative of one of America''s most turbulent eras.

This paper evaluates the state of contact hypothesis research from a policy perspective. Building on Pettigrew and Tropp''s (2006) influential meta-analysis, we assemble all intergroup contact studies that feature random assignment and delayed outcome measures, of which there are 27 in total, nearly two-thirds of which were published following the original review. We find the evidence from this updated dataset to be consistent with Pettigrew and Tropp''s (2006) conclusion that contact "typically reduces prejudice." At the same time, our meta-analysis suggests that contact''s effects vary, with interventions directed at ethnic or racial prejudice generating substantially weaker effects. Moreover, our inventory of relevant studies reveals important gaps, most notably the absence of studies addressing adults'' racial or ethnic prejudice, an important limitation for both theory and policy. We also call attention to the lack of research that systematically investigates the scope conditions suggested by Allport (1954) under which contact is most influential. We conclude that these gaps in contact research must be addressed empirically before this hypothesis can reliably guide policy.

Phillipa has always loved Agatha Christie mysteries, but it''s not until the new captain''s son and some interesting guests come aboard the cruise ship where she lives (and her parents work), that she finally gets a chance to do some sleuthing of her own.

Even when things don''t go as planned, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. #Amber Brown is out now on Apple TV+ Amber Brown is one happy camper. She and her best friend, Justin, are spending the summer at Camp Cushetunk. Learning to ride Cinnamon, the sweetest horse ever, is so amazing that Amber doesn’t even mind shoveling her poop. Then Amber becomes the target of a series of pranks. Certain she knows who is behind them, Amber and her friends come up with the biggest prank ever to get revenge. But the outcome is not what they expect. Turns out horsing around can lead to big trouble. But sometimes, Amber is surprised to learn, big trouble can lead to big changes for the better.

Striker Radamel Falcao García, who has played soccer professionally since the age of 13, is one of the greats of the game. Falcao''s extraordinary discipline and quiet strength have proved key to his early and consistent success in major leagues--first in his native Colombia; then in Argentina; and, more recently, in Spain''s La Liga, where he has dazzled as a scorer. In 2011, Atlético Madrid purchased Falcao''s contract from F.C. Porto for $57 million. The Colombian star quickly justified that staggering price tag, scoring a team-high 24 goals in his first season with Atlético Madrid. Quick, strong, and equally dangerous with both feet, Falcao has earned his Spanish nickname "El Tigre": he is a true tiger on the soccer pitch.

From his professional debut with Independiente of Medellín, and later during a stint with the fabled Boca Juniors club of Argentina, Luis Amaranto Perea Mosquera displayed the mettle, tenacity, and ability that would mark him as one of the all-time greats of Latin American soccer. This crafty defender, known for his speed and precise passing, is a total team player. He has enjoyed a brilliant career with Atlético Madrid and is a key piece of Colombia''s National Team. A humble superstar, Perea is a favorite of teammates and fans alike. And he''s admired equally for his efforts on and off the soccer field. In 2005, Perea received the prestigious "Colombiano Ejemplar" prize, awarded to persons who have helped build a better society.

From his start on an amateur club in Buenos Aires to his brilliant career with Real Madrid and Argentina''s National Team, Gonzalo "Pipita" Higuaín has guaranteed his place among soccer''s leading lights. His career is still on the rise, yet Higuaín already ranks among the top 20 all-time goal scorers for Real Madrid, Spain''s most fabled club. And as a result of his stellar performance with Argentina''s National Team, he is recognized as one of the greatest sportsmen in all of Latin America. A monumental force of will has characterized Gonzalo Higuaín since his childhood. Positive and disciplined, he has overcome many difficulties on the way to the top of his profession. And the final pages of Higuaín''s story have yet to be written. Many soccer fans expect that Pipita''s greatest work is still to come.

Even when her whole life is changing, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. #Amber Brown is out now on Apple TV+ Now that Amber’s mom and Max are married, the three of them are moving to a new house and Amber is worried about more than just packing. How can she leave the home her dad used to live in? And with her dad dating again, how will they ever find time for just the two of them? All of these changes make Amber''s head spin, but with standardized tests coming up at school as well as a dance competition, she needs to focus more than ever. If Amber wants to adjust to her new life and survive the school year, she''d better get moving! “Amber manages to hit the sweet spot once again… In their second volume, Coville and Levy continue Danziger’s Amber Brown series with wit, style, and intelligence.” —Booklist

Nine-year-old Amber is nervous and excited about her mother''s wedding to Max, but Amber''s father makes things complicated.

It''s been six months since their last adventure aboard the S.S. Excalibur and Philipa and her friend Philip (who happens to be the son of the ship''s captain) are both excited to meet the ship''s new assistant cruise director, Herby Twining. Herby is a real jokester, the kind of guy who gets a kick out of shaking your hand with a buzzer hidden in his palm. Philip is quite entertained by Herby and appreciates his skills as an amateur magician, but when Philip''s expensive and rare parrot, Don Quixote, goes missing and Herby seems like he might be a prime suspect, suddenly Phillip isn''t laughing anymore.

A PERSONAL MESSAGE TO MY READERS Look deep within yourselves Do you have a well-hidden inferiority complex, low self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy in some area of your life? Have you been denied opportunities you thought really belonged to you and could not find an explanation? Has there been love or relationships gone wrong that should not have? What about negative circumstances appearing in your life under which you feel you had no control? What about obstacles hurled into your life from out of nowhere? Have you dreamed of improving your life but every avenue toward that dream became blocked? If the answer to one or more of the above questions is "Yes," then this book is for you, your personal highway map for gaining control of your life for successful living. It is a straightforward, no nonsense learning manual dealing with the wondrous horizons which lay before you thus erasing ignorance, superstition or fear. This is not necessarily a book on religion or any religious belief but rather, a thought-provoking, attitude adjustment on how religion, science and philosophy play an integral part of your everyday living. Feelings of insecurity are deadly. Insecurity begets an inferiority complex, low self-esteem or inadequacy. You were not born with these emotions. Therefore, they had to be acquired. They are nothing short of being smokescreens hindering you from improving your life of becoming that wonderful, beautiful and talented person you were meant to be. Each of you is a precious creation There are no other creations in the universe as magnificently designed by the Infinite Architect. You were given dominion over all the other creatures in this universe and this glorious gift called life. What other creation thinks, rationalizes, make decisions and acts with intelligence? This is your birthright. You are something special You are in charge Please keep this in mind. All is Universal Law as set forth by the Divine Architect. There is nothing outside the Law, absolutely nothing In order to live a fulfilled life, you must learn the Law and how to apply it to your life. The Law is simple and easy to understand. There is nothing mysterious in this book. There is no guesswork When you begin to grasp and realize the immense power you hold in your hands, nothing, absolutely nothing, will be withheld from you. Obstacles will dissolve before your very eyes. Hold this thought You were divinely made ." . . in the Image After the Likeness. . . ." REMEMBER IT Elizabeth Jean Levy

When Cassie tries out for the middle school football team, she faces unexpected opposition from her father, a former professional football player.

Fletcher, a basset hound, starts detective work when he is unjustly accused in the disappearance of a classroom rabbit.

An invisible boy and his friends try to find an invisible dog.

The schoolyard mystery -- the mystery of the missing dog -- The snack attack mystery --The creepy computer mystery.

After Fletcher, a salami-loving basset hound, is wrongly accused of eating a pet rabbit, he and his sidekick, Jasper the flea, must find the true culprit before Fletcher is sent back to the dog pound.

Has Robert''s pet gerbil become one of the undead? When Exterminator dies, Robert is so crushed, he can''t even talk about it. It doesn''t help that his older brother, Sam, keeps telling dead-gerbil jokes. Things get even worse when Sam thinks of a plan to cheer Robert up -- and one dark and stormy night, Sam and Robert find themselves right in the middle of . . . the night of the living gerbil!

Eleven-year-old Sam Bamford''s on-line chess pal is in New York to play in a tournament, but Sam''s sister and cousin are wary because Vlad has pointy teeth, comes from Romania, and admits to keeping secrets.

A Fletcher mystery. Fletcher the sleepy basset hound dons an Elvis outfit and nabs a devious canine thief. 7 yrs+

Fletcher, the basset hound, tries to find out who is intent on ruining the masked ball celebrating the opening of a new park before the dance turns into a disaster.

This illustrated nonfiction series is a rollicking read through the fascinating, the funny, the absolutely awesome, and the positively wacky world of American history. The American colonies have had enough of British governance, British taxes, even British tea. They''ve decided it''s time to form a United States of America. Sounds like war . . . Revolutionary War! From battlefield to Congress, the fight is on to win independence for the 13 colonies. And movers and shakers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and the Adams family are leading the charge!

Jill and Gwen (and of course Fletcher and his flea sidekick, Jasper) are enjoying a weekend at a winter sports resort. But could the place be haunted? Illustrations.

Presents numerous personalities of the revolutionary period, including George Washington, John Hancock, and Thomas Paine, accompanied by information about the events leading to and including the Revolutionary War. The American colonies have had enough of British governance, British taxes, even British tea. They''ve decided it''s time to form a United States of America. Sounds like war ... Revolutionary War!From battlefield to Congress, the fight is on to win independence for the 13 colonies. And movers and shakers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and the Adams family are leading the charge!

Presents numerous personalities of the revolutionary period, including George Washington, John Hancock, and Thomas Paine, accompanied by information about the events leading to and including the Revolutionary War. The American colonies have had enough of British governance, British taxes, even British tea. They''ve decided it''s time to form a United States of America. Sounds like war ... Revolutionary War!From battlefield to Congress, the fight is on to win independence for the 13 colonies. And movers and shakers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and the Adams family are leading the charge!

In the sequel to Big Trouble in Little Twinsville, fourth grader Eve is dismayed when her school''s buddy project pairs her with one of her twin sisters, who are in kindergarten.

Sometimes Eve feels overwhelmed by her two younger twin sisters, but things really get out of hand when the family decides to attend a festival for twins at the Twinsville resort.

Introduces the animals that lived in North America before the arrival of the first people, and discusses the disappearance of the dinosaurs, the Ice Age, and early humans and their effect on the continent''s animal life.