Love is ubiquitous, if complicated. Weve put together this quirky, delightful collection in recognition that we're all moved by somethings or someones in different ways. Whether the results are tragic or funny, bittersweet or whimsical, stern or tender, they cast new light onto the infinite varieties and subtlest nuances of that unique, incomparable phenomenon we call love. Helen Harrison will leave you perusing your options more closely with Men-U, while Shannon Fitts shares her full-fron...

Our culture attempts to separate competing ideological factions by denying relationships between multiple perspectives and influences outside of one’s own narrow interpretive community. The distinguished essayists in this volume find Daniel R. Schwarz’s pluralistic, self-questioning approach to what he calls “reading texts and reading lives” quite relevant to the current historical moment and political situation. A legendary scholar of modernist literature, Schwarz’s critical principles ar...

The gaze of educational researchers has traditionally been turned "down" toward the experiences of communities deemed at-risk, presumably with the purpose of improving their plight. Indeed, theorizing about the relationship between education, culture, and society has typically emerged from the study of poor and marginalized groups in public schools. Seldom have educational researchers considered class privilege and educational advantage in their attempts at understanding inequality and fom...

An " engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles" from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more ( Publishers Weekly).Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in poverty—or the tens of millions of Americans living in "near poverty"? In this book, some of the country's most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists answ...

With more people living longer lives, there is increased importance in the health care industry on improving services for the elderly. This comprehensive book gives an expert overview of the topics and challenges, along with imperative ethical and legal frameworks. The book also details existing programs and benefits in relation to a realistic portrayal of population needs. Other important issues are covered such as long-term palliative care and hospice, other vulnerable populations, elder...

Disruptive pedagogies for archival researchIn a cultural moment when institutional repositories carry valuable secrets to the present and past, this collection argues for the critical, intellectual, and social value of archival instruction. Graban and Hayden and 37 other contributors examine how undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric, history, community literacy, and professional writing can successfully engage students in archival research in its many form...

A fresh and timely approach to understanding the profound impact of motor development on children of all ages and stages.Based on the authors' more than seventy combined years of professional success working with children of all abilities, Growing an In-Sync Child provides parents, teachers, and other professionals with the tools to give every child a head start and a leg up.Because early motor development is one of the most important factors in a ...

Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousins address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers the ink has run and the address is illegible! How will she find her family? Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittels Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis...

Remember Mr. L.E. Font, the elephant who was always sad? Well, if you go back to the zoo, a different elephant you'll see. How could this be, you ask? You will discover the answer as you open the cover and be transformed back to the zoo.

Five years after a group of stuffed animals caused a ruckus in Max's room, they are at it again but with several new faces. To join in the fun, you must open the cover of the book and read! You will be swept away into Max and Finn's fantasy world.

The Ribbon Bow Shoes is a creative account of a journey, recalling childhood memories. The main character appears to be enjoying a warm summer day when she spots a furry, green caterpillar who piques her interest and takes her on a trip through her childhood home. There she spots her two sisters, recalling events with them from her past. She tries to speak and interact with them but to no avail. The caterpillar continues to lead her up to the attic of her childhood home to find a precious ...

Join Tiny and his friends as they head out on an adventure. Together they will discover their bravery and learn that not everything is as scary as it seems. Share this story with your tiny adventurer!