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An Unquenchable Thirst
Random House Publishing Group 2011; US$ 16.00NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS ?A candid, generous, and profound spiritual memoir that deserves a great deal of thoughtful discussion.??Anne Rice At seventeen, Mary Johnson experienced her calling when she saw a photo of Mother Teresa on the cover of Time magazine; eighteen months later she began her training... more...
An Unquenchable Thirst
Hachette Australia 2011; US$ 31.70A powerful autobiography about a search for meaning that begins when a young woman follows one of the great religious icons of our time, Mother Teresa, into the convent. After twenty years of service and struggle, she returns to the secular world, disappointing Mother Teresa but remaining true to herself. more...
Cycling to the Source of the Mississippi River
Hard Shell Word Factory 2000; US$ 6.50The Mississippi River flows through this book, interlacing with the bicycle adventures of Barb and Ted. The insistent energy, majesty and abundance of the river became a metaphor for the explorers who see what they missed beforetheir roots from New Orleans to Minnesota. The willful river's meanders encourage them to sample pecan pies, spend time with... more...
Gas Trees and Car Turds
Fulcrum Publishing 2007; US$ 9.95Global warming is a complicated problem. Gas Trees and Car Turds is a fun, fast read about the carbon cycle: trees are made of air and water, electricity is made from coal that is made from trees, gasoline is made from plankton, and all of these things are related to each other and to our climate through carbon dioxide. This colorfully illustrated... more...
Global Philadelphia
Temple University Press 2010; US$ 31.95The racial and ethnic composition of Philadelphia continues to diversify as a new wave of immigrants—largely from Asia and Latin America—reshape the city’s demographic landscape. Moreover, in a globalized economy, immigration is the key to a city’s survival and competitiveness. The contributors to Global Philadelphia examine... more...
Old Europe, New Security
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2009; US$ 120.00Many of the US criticisms of Western European reluctance to engage in the 2004 war in Iraq stem from a perception that these governments are 'weak on defence'. This volume argues for a different explanation of Western European choices and policies, examining the emergent European security approach from multiple perspectives. more...
The Teaching Road Map
R&L Education 2009; US$ 23.99This book is designed for college and secondary educators who are looking for support as they begin their teaching careers. While preparing new instructors for the demands of teaching, the authors outline some of the main theories on learning styles, contemporary trends in education, and a variety of teaching methodologies. more...
Mentoring Across Boundaries
Stenhouse Publishers 2003; US$ 18.00Designed for mentors, administrators, and teacher educators, Mentoring Across Boundaries builds on the foundations of the authors' previous book, Mentoring Beginning Teachers, to explore many of the specific issues that impact the mentoring relationship. While there are general mentoring strategies that apply to nearly all programs, the success of... more...
Infancy, Culture and Diversity
Taylor and Francis 1999; US$ 149.00Infancy and Culture: An International Review and Source Book provides a cross-indexed, annotated guide to social and behavioral studies of infants of color. Derived from five major data bases of published scientific literature, this volume was designed to elevate the scientific study of infants of color to a level reflecting their majority status in... more...
Improving Primary Literacy
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 40.95Parents can play an immensely important role in supporting their children's literacy learning at home, but how can primary teachers enlist the support of parents in helping children learn literacy? With a focus on improving children's literacy skills, this book provides practical answers to key questions that are directly relevant to all primary... more...









