The Male Brain

Friday, July 30, 2010 - Dr. Louann Brizendine, the founder of the first clinic in the country to study gender differences in brain, behavior, and hormones, turns her attention to the male brain, showing how, through every phase of life, the "male reality" is fundamentally different from the female one.

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Two-spirit people : Native American gender identity, sexuality, and spirituality

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Focusing on the concept of two-spirit people - individuals not necessarily gay or lesbian, transvestite or bisexual, but whose behaviors or beliefs may sometimes be interpreted by others as uncharacteristic of their sex - this book is the first to provide an intimate look at how many two-spirit people feel about themselves, how other Native Americans treat them, and how anthropologists and other scholars interpret them and their cultures.

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Race & well-being : the lives, hopes, and activism of African Canadians

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Through in-depth qualitative and quantitative research with African Canadians in three Canadian cities -- Calgary, Toronto and Halifax -- this book explores how experiences of racism, combined with other social and economic factors, affect the health and well-being of African Canadians.

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The story of stuff : how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health--and a vision ...

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - We have a problem with Stuff. With just 5 percent of the world's population, we're consuming 30 percent of the world's resources and creating 30 percent of the world's waste. If everyone consumed at U.S. rates, we would need three to five planets. This alarming fact drove Annie Leonard to create the Internet film sensation The Story of Stuff, which has been viewed over 10 million times by people around the world.

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The inside scoop : tips from a family child care professional

Monday, July 26, 2010 - Whether you are just starting out or are looking for tips to improve your family child care business, The Inside Scoop is a valuable resource to plan, prepare, and maintain a successful child care program. The proven techniques and inside wisdom will help your business thrive, achieve long-term success, and revive your passion for caring for children.

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Librarians serving diverse populations : challenges and opportunities

Friday, July 23, 2010 - A qualitative and quantitative assessment and research study of the paths and experiences of librarians whose duties include serving diverse cultures. Through surveys, interviews, and evaluation of documents, the author explores issues and challenges raised by the results of the research study.

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Public service, private profits : the political economy of public/private partnerships in Canada

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - PPPs/P3s have become all the rage amongst every level of government in Canada in recent years. Proponents claim P3s reduce the costs of building and operating public projects and services, that projects and services are delivered more efficiently through the P3 model, so that in the end taxpayers are better off economically and as consumers of public goods. This book tests all of these claims, and more, finding them mostly empty, ideological assertions.

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Learning to lead : effective leadership skills for teachers of young children

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - Recognize, shape, and use your leadership skills to become a stronger, more effective teacher. Learning to Lead provides an in-depth look at how leadership skills impact all areas of early childhood care and education with an accessible combination of leadership theory and practice.

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Who do they think they are? : teenage girls & their avatars in spaces of social online communication

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Researcher Connie Morrison conducts a descriptive case study of the autobiographical avatars and profiles that teenage girls create as their self-identification in the cyber-social world.

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Why should I share?

Monday, July 19, 2010 - Part of a child's development is asking questions and learning about themselves. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows why it is important to share and points out the benefits children gain when they share. This book contans notes for parents and teachers to help them use this book most effectively.

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Featured Item Archives

The Male Brain

Two-spirit people : Native American gender identity, sexuality, and spirituality

Race & well-being : the lives, hopes, and activism of African Canadians

The story of stuff : how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health--and a vision ...

The inside scoop : tips from a family child care professional

Librarians serving diverse populations : challenges and opportunities

Public service, private profits : the political economy of public/private partnerships in Canada

Learning to lead : effective leadership skills for teachers of young children

Who do they think they are? : teenage girls & their avatars in spaces of social online communication

Why should I share?