constructing fatherhood discourses and experiences

Constructing Fatherhood: Discourses and Experiences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lupton, Deborah / Barclay, Lesley, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), It is a very impressive book. Its coverage of contemporary discourses of fatherhood is comprehensive. The theoretical stance is one that allows for complexity and fluidity. The authors write well, making even esoteric sociological and cultural theory accessible. I recommend it' - "British Journal of Social Work " Constructing Fatherhood provides an analysis of the social, cultural and symbolic meanings of fatherhood in contemporary western societies. The authors draw on poststructuralist theory to analyze the representation of fatherhood in the expert' literature of psychology, sociology and the health sciences, and in popular sources such as television, film, advertisements and child-care and parenting manuals

Alternatives to Neoliberal Globalization: Studies in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lo, Dic, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This book seeks to clarify the positive and negative lessons in the experiences of late development under neoliberal globalization. Dic Lo explores competing theories, with a view to constructing an alternativesynthesis that transcendsneoliberalism, placing greater emphasis on solidarity and humanistic development.

The Greatest Truth And Other Discourses and Interpretations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Horatio W Dresser, PUBLISHER: Books LLC, NA

African Students Studying in America: Their Experiences and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blake, Dr. Andrew C., PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, This book explores the adjustment problems and experiences of international students who have studied in the United States of America. First, it examines the varied adjustments that international students have had to deal with in general, and second, it investigates the experiences of African students in particular that studied at a historically black institution, rare study on Africans studying at a specifi cally black institution.

Impressions and Experiences of the West Indies and North

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robert Baird, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing LLC, NA

Leading Schools to Success Constructing and Sustaining

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James W Guthrie Patrick Schuermann, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications, NA

Alphabet Under Construction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fleming, Denise, PUBLISHER: Henry Holt & Company, An artist's approach to introducing the alphabet "Mouse airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C..." Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E, and folds the F. Mouse works his way right through to Z, constructing an alphabet that surpasses even the wildest artistic imagination.

The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kranz, Rachel / Koslow, Philip, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Since their first arrival in the New World, the experiences of individual ethnic groups have often been lost in the larger story of American history. Using a wide arrangement of visual tools, these atlases offer a detailed overview of the experiences and important events surrounding Americans of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. This A-to-Z guide profiles more than 230 important, influential, and fascinating African Americans and their accomplishments in all fields since colonial times, including the arts, entertainment, politics, science, sports, the military, literature, education, the media, and religion.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lonely Planet, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet's Best In Travel - the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by Lonely Planet's staff and authors, you've got a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Highlights -Lonely Planet's cofounder, Tony Wheeler, shares his top travel picks for the year. -Explore 30 must-go destinations - Lonely Planet presents the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in . -Contains 850 travel experiences, from stargazing in the Caribbean to finding the perfect midlife crisis getaway. -Complete world-view: an annual rundown of every country in the world. - travel planner - 50 adventures mapped out month-by-month. -Immerse yourself in water A special feature showcasing 70 journeys and experiences on, in, through and over water.

Cowboy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Klausmeier, Robert / Erickson, Richard, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, This fascinating series explores the experiences of specific groups in American history -- focusing on daily life, work, and traditions. Full-color illustrations give readers a realistic and close-up look at early American homes, clothing styles, equipment, and landscapes. Excerpts from letters, journals, and biographies -- as well as recipes, songs, and sayings -- augment the text.

The Works of Philip Lindsley V3 Miscellaneous Discourses and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Roy J Halsey Philip Lindsley, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing LLC, NA

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet s Best in Travel The best places to go and things to do all around the world right now Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet s staff, authors and online community, we present a year s worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. HighlightsLonely Planet ranks the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in .The best travel experiences for the year ahead, from enjoying Europe s latest City of Culture in Slovakia to touring Addis Ababa, Africa s rising star.Over 35 events mapped out month by month in the travel planner.

Facilitating Preschool Literacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, Robin, PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, The contributors to this volume -- representing Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and including both university educators and preschool teachers -- present ways to provide for, support, and guide children as they gain a greater understanding of reading and writing. The book considers the notion of children constructing literacy, looks at literacy in the context of the home and family, and looks more directly at literacy learning in preschool settings. The chapters discuss the role of parents and caregivers in supporting a child's literacy development, then explain how the preschool educator can build on and continue to link with the home literacy provision.

Mourning the Dreams: How Parents Create Meaning from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malacrida, Claudia, PUBLISHER: Left Coast Press, Mourning the Dreams is an accessible and moving account of parentsa experiences of grief and recovery after losing an infant during pregnancy, childbirth, or within the first month of life. Drawing from the sociology of emotions, health research and psychology, her own experience, and a range of qualitative methods, Claudia Malacrida finds that bereaved parents not only grieve their child and its unrealized potential, but often find their personal experiences are at odds with social forces and prevailing assumptions about the nature of their loss and how they should react to is. She explores the meanings parents create as they face denial, silence, and other reactions from friends, family, communities, coworkers, the medical community, and even within spousal relationships. She also describes the courage and creativity of parents who create and negotiate meanings that help them grieve, recover, and manage relationships.

Asian Americans: Comparative and Global Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hune, Shirley / Fugita, Stephen S. / Ling, Amy, PUBLISHER: Washington State University, Asian American experiences in the various regions of the United States are compared and contrasted, with attention also given to class, gender, ethnicity, acculturation, perception of self, and generational problems.

Understanding the One You Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephens, Steve, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Through hundreds of questions, inspiring reflections on love, and spiritual insights on relationships, Stephens helps couples draw closer together by stimulating conversations on priorities, the future, personal preferences and experiences, commitment, finances, and children.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel: The Best Trends,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lonely Planet, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet's Best In Travel The best places to go and things to do all around the world right now Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by Lonely Planet's staff and authors, you've got a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Highlights Lonely Planet presents the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in Travel Plannner - over 30 adventures mapped out month-by-month. Contains the best travel experiences for the year ahead, from wildlife-watching in South Africa to catching a space flight launched from the Mojave Desert.

Democratic Architecture: Practical Solutions to Today's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Donald, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Required reading for architects, designers, urban planners, and housing officials, this compassionate report takes a hard look at today's lack of affordable housing and growing homeless population, then offers clear, practical plans to help fill the pressing need. Ideas range from expanding and dividing existing spaces to constructing new buildings without damaging the environment.

Half-Caste: And Other Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Agard, John, PUBLISHER: Hodder Children's Books, "Half-Caste "is a mixture of old and new poems that address core issues and experiences for young people. Race and cultural identity is a primary theme and shapes the book. There are poems about violence, the environment, relationships, politics, and grief, alongside poems full of fun, looking at everyday events from quirky, unexpected points of view. It's an accessible and inspiring book by a poet who knows and respects his audience.

The Last Chapter

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rasmussen, A. W., PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, This book is an optimistic message about the last days of the church and the second coming of Christ. While recording the visions, miracles, and healings that he has seen and witnessed, the author candidly relates how the Spirit of God molded his life through heartaches, testings, and breathtaking supernatural experiences.

It's the Thought That Counts: Grades K-8

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lowery, Lawrence, PUBLISHER: Dale Seymour Publications, Activities correlated to Piaget's stages of mental development. More than 250 practical "starter" ideas for concrete, pictorial, and abstract experiences in conservation of number, length, solid and liquid amounts, area, weight, volume, and displaced volume. Reproducible worksheets and ideas for additional activities.

Embodied Progress: A Cultural Account of Assisted Conception

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Franklin, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Routledge, New Reproductive Technologies, such as in "vitro fertilization, " have been the subject of intense public discussion and debate worldwide. In addition to difficult ethical, moral, personal and political questions, new technologies of assisted conception also raise novel socio-cultural dilemmas. How are parenthood, kinship and procreation being redefined in the context of new reproductive technologies? Has reproductive choice become part of consumer culture? "Embodied Progress" offers a unique perspective on these and other cultural dimensions of assisted conception techniques. Based on ethnographic research in Britain, this study foregrounds the experiences of women and couples who undergo "IVF, " while also asking how such experiences may be variously understood.

Liberalizing Capital Flows India's Experiences and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Renu Kohli, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, NA

Reading c Student Edition Grade 1.1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pearson Education, PUBLISHER: Pearson Scott Foresman, Scientifically research-based program supports state standards in literacy, science, mathematics, social studies, art and music to prepare children for Kindergarten. Teacher's Guides help build and assess children's cognitive skills, alphabet knowledge, and social-emotional development. Interactive charts with songs and activities inspire class discussion and build oral vocabulary. Big Books, Trade Books, and Little Books provide shared reading experiences and develop children's concepts of print.

Una lunga scala fino al cielo

Rosemary Altea A medium describes her experiences with the afterlife and introduces her spirit familiar, a Native American ghost who taught her how to heal, astral-travel, and perform soul rescues. (cod. I_)

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