Living Library

A Christian Female Soldier

One woman's battle between duty, honor, and faith. This citizen-soldier must succeed in the academic, military, and religious sectors. An inside look to woman in the national guard and the many hats she wears.

Answers For All of Your “What’s it Like in Iraq?” Questions

I have done two tours to Iraq and have experienced lots of things. If you would like to know anything, please feel free to ask.  No topic is too sensitive. I am also a student here at the U of A and questions concerning transitioning to fitting in at a large university after being deployed twice could be covered.

Anti-War Activist and Draft Resister

Active in various anti-war groups and activities in Washington, D.C. during the Vietnam War.

Arabian Nights

Enjoyed reading "Arabian Nights" or "One Thousand and One Nights " as a child?  Let this book take you back to the amazing worlds again. "Arabian Nights" is your wonderful lamp through which you can explore the Arabic Language, literature, history, culture and music.

Art of Being Educated Women in Indonesia

This is a Java Island woman's perspective between past and present.

If you check out this book, you will learn what Tai Chi is all about. You’ll even learn a few steps of Tai Chi!!!

Civil Rights Lawyer

Chronicles an attorney in the Voting Section of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division for 25 years. 

College Athlete to College Coach

If you asked me when I was a college student athlete if I would ever want to be a college basketball coach I would have adamantly said NO WAY! Now 15 years later here I am. To be able to play collegiate athletics is a privilege. To coach collegiate athletics is rewarding. But to truly understand the collegiate athletics experience, it is important that you have the opportunity to sit down and talk with someone from that lifestyle. Being a former student athlete and a coach IS a lifestyle and one that is commonly misunderstood. So that you don’t judge a book by its “cover”, check out this book and be prepared to have a firsthand look at what it means to involved in collegiate athletics at the division one level. 

Contemporary China

Talking about the political, cultural and social aspects of China after the cultural revolution. 

Education in Hong Kong

In your conversation with this book, you will talk about the education system in Hong Kong 

“Exploring Zambia’s Cultural Heritage” is about Zambia's intriguing and exotic cultural ceremonies, which happen once a year, and how the Government and the Zambian people are preserving their heritage.

First Generation Multi-Ethnic American Girl

There are many “firsts” in life, but being a first generation multi-ethnic person is an experience that is continual. My father was born in British Guyana & my Mother was born in Canton, China (but raised in Sabah Malaysia) they met in the United States and never left after college. Not only was our household multi-ethnic, multi-racial but it was one that led us to live in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for some years. If you would like to go on an interesting oral journey, this is YOUR book. 

How Great To Be Able To Name Yourself

Have you ever wanted to change your name? If you want to know how it feels to be somewhere far away and enjoy being called the name that you prefer without asking for permission from your parents, check out this book because it will explain everything.

How to Play Mahjong

This book will teach readers how to play "real" mahjong with real tiles (not computer mahjong).

Atheists are just like everyone else in almost every way. We love our families, our country, we believe in right and wrong, and so on. We just don’t share one belief that 90% of the rest of Americans hold: belief in a deity.

Freethinkers use reason, science, and common sense to evaluate beliefs about religion and the supernatural, and they reject the authority of tradition or dogma. Anyone can be a freethinker if he or she honestly pursues the truth and is not content with other people’s unfounded answers.

A philosophy of life that rejects all forms of supernaturalism and relies primarily on reason, science, democracy, and compassion in setting goals for the individual and society. Instead of a focus on an afterlife, the concentration is on the present existence and the belief that we are all in the same human condition, and therefore we should work together to make this world a better place for all.

Introduction to Sudanese

Jordan: Through My Eyes

Learning the Chinese Language

This book will explore how the Chinese language is different from English and the techniques of learning Chinese.

Lesbian Professional Educator

Concerns the preference of the term "gay" to "lesbian", coming out later in life, and the realities of being a gay professional and a gay parent.

This book will discuss the skills and fun of playing table tennis.

This book will teach about origami’s relationship with spatial sense AND show readers how to make origami.

Meditation 101

How the most ancient method of pursuing the stress-reduced and balanced life is still the most relevant and accessible method open to us all.

The history of immigration and foreign power occupation led to the diverse cultures and thinking of the Taiwanese people. I will talk about how diversity has a created a good legacy for Taiwan's development but also sometimes becomes the root of disharmony.

The Province of Aceh, Indonesia was facing prolonged armed conflict during 1974-2005. The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake triggered the signing of a peace accord between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to end the conflict. The peace process does require a lot of work and effort that every civilian has to be a part of, including building a better Aceh and Nias. The country is still in a condition full of hatred and prejudice; racism toward the Javanese people still exists. Living a generation after armed-conflict is a challenging process for the Acehnese people.

Perspectives on the current political scene from a conservative viewpoint.

Singing Revolution

Stumbling Into Documentary Film Production

Discover how someone with no formal training in film has gone on to successfully make over fifty documentary films on a wide variety of topics.

Provides basic information and terminology, definitions, and issues surrounding the Transgender population.

A 2003 graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and co-minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville since 2006.

Learn about the credit card industry from an insider who was at the forefront of the process of automation of credit card purchasing in the early 70’s.

The book can provide you with the answers for some questions about a daily Vietnamese life: What does a Vietnamese have for his/her breakfast? What does he/she do before go to work/school in the morning? Why does most Vietnamese have to take a nap of at least 30 minutes? Where do Vietnamese young people often go for fun? How is “night life” in Ho Chi Minh city, the biggest city in Vietnam? etc. It aims to give you some knowledge of typical things which Vietnam is famous for, as well as some interesting local experiences that most tourists miss out. Since the book is living, readers will not only talk with it, but also have a chance to taste Vietnamese food and try on “ao dai” and conical hats.

Insider information from a person who spent more than 20 years working in the oil industry.

How working in the health care industry, losing a child, education, and being a single parent, influenced this mom’s political and social justice perspectives.