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Mutuality in El Barrio

Stories of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service

By: Carey Kasten,Brenna Moore

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Mutuality in El Barrio

Stories of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service

By: Carey Kasten,Brenna Moore

The stories of 18 immigrant families from East Harlem and their experiences with one of New York’s deeply-rooted organizations On any given weekday, people stream in and out of Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service’s bright, airy building on 115th Street. They are mostly mothers who find their way to LSA, sometimes only weeks after crossing the border from Mexico, having heard of the support that las hermanitas (“the little sisters”) offer. Opening a window into the world of New York’s Spanish-speaking newcomers, Mutuality in El Barrio combines oral histories with archival research of the history, spirituality, and ministry of LSA to present how this well-established organization serves vulnerable populations with a unique approach they call “mutuality.” LSA is part of a network of East Harlem’s powerful grassroots organizations that draws from the remarkable strengths of local families in its community. It is a place of healing and empowerment focused on the overall holistic health of resident families. Long-term relationships are cultivated here rather than quick fixes, and it is a place that nurtures people’s full potential as leaders, parents, and advocates for themselves. In Mutuality in El Barrio, eighteen mothers share how, through the help of LSA, they managed to navigate a strange city and an unfamiliar language in a neighborhood that has long been a site of incredible challenges and extraordinary strength, creativity, and cultural vitality. These personal accounts of mothers, long-time LSA staff, and nuns reveal how these women found solidarity, accompaniment, care, neighborhood transformation, and binding connections through mutuality that helped them grow and connect in East Harlem. Their stories shine a light on an organization that began as a small community of vowed nuns who, like these mothers, also trace their origins abroad.

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Fordham Univ Press

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1531506453

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9781531506452

White Water!

By: Brenna Maloney

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White Water!

By: Brenna Maloney

True stories of extreme adventures!"--Cover.

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116

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National Geographic Books

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1426328222

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9781426328220

New Albion

By: Dwayne Brenna

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New Albion

By: Dwayne Brenna

New Albion follows the lives of the employees of the New Albion theatre in London, England, in 1850, through the journal entries of the stage manager, Emlyn Phillips. Fighting its own reputation, hindered by its location and “sketchy” (at best) audience, as well as a police commissioner who demands “morally upstanding” plays, and a playwright so decrepit and addicted to laudanum that the actors of the New Albion are never sure what to expect, the troupe attempts to put on the best show possible, each and every night. The reader is introduced to the entire company of actors, all of whom have their own set of issues, who consistently band together as a community and family in the face of every obstacle - and there are more than a few of those. As the theatre encounters problem after problem, Phillips must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice for the sake of his passion.

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180

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Coteau Books

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155050679X

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9781550506792

Contemporary Canadian Picture Books

A Critical Review for Educators, Librarians, Families, Researchers & Writers

By: Beverley Brenna,Richard Dionne,Theresa Tavares

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Contemporary Canadian Picture Books

A Critical Review for Educators, Librarians, Families, Researchers & Writers

By: Beverley Brenna,Richard Dionne,Theresa Tavares

This enriched reference guide offers a unique overview of more than 200 picture books published by Canadian publishing houses between 2017–2019. The authors cover key themes in contemporary Canadian titles that match broad curriculum trends in education. Response activities are included in the text, for example frameworks for critical literacy discussions, along with annotated bibliographies that specifically recognize titles by Indigenous authors and illustrators. The book also contains original interviews with a dozen rising stars in Canadian writing and book illustration. While the book is specifically geared for educators, it also supports public libraries, Education researchers, and future picture book creators, as well as families who are interested in learning more about reading development and related literacy activities for the home setting.

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BRILL

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9004465103

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9789004465107

Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals

By: Brenna Noland,Sarah Murray

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Video Modeling for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals

By: Brenna Noland,Sarah Murray

Video modeling takes visual learning to the next level by using new technologies to create an effective teaching tool. This book explains how professionals and parents can use innovative video modeling techniques to support the development of young children with autism spectrum disorders in school, home or community settings. Offering practical step-by-step guidance, the book shows how to film and edit personalized videos that highlight the exact skill that is being taught. Whether the focus is increasing attention, peer interaction, getting dressed or creative play, these videos are easy to incorporate into daily routines. They allow the child to learn new skills quickly and with less hands-on adult support leading to greater independence. Three video modeling strategies are presented – Basic Video Modeling, Video Self-Modeling and Point-of-view Video Modeling – along with all the information needed for readers to start using the techniques for themselves. The research behind the approach is also discussed and each chapter includes detailed case studies that demonstrate the techniques in action.

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146

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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085700638X

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9780857006387

National Geographic Kids Chapters: White Water!

By: Brenna Maloney

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: White Water!

By: Brenna Maloney

From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and TRUE - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe- er seat. Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama.

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Disney Electronic Content

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1426328249

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9781426328244

A Tale of Two Florists

By: Brenna Bailey

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A Tale of Two Florists

By: Brenna Bailey

The new florist in town wants to live her best life. The hometown florist’s life is just fine as it is, thank you very much. When the petals stop flying, will they find love, or will both their worlds come tumbling down? Minnie Thomas wouldn’t change a thing. The septuagenarian sees her closest friend every day, she owns the most successful (and only) flower shop in Juniper Creek, and she loves her star employee, Kat, like family. But when Kat inexplicably quits and Minnie’s friend goes out of town, Minnie’s stable world tilts off-kilter—especially when Kat’s newly arrived free-spirited grandmother opens a flower shop just down the street. Eleanor Lennox is determined to embrace life again and get to know Kat better. She promised her late wife she would open a flower shop, but she never counted on resistance from Kat’s infuriating former employer. When the mayor asks the two of them to work together on the upcoming Sunflower Festival, Eleanor tries to smooth things over for Kat’s sake—but the feisty florist only works harder to run her out of town. Well, two can play that game. After connecting during a road trip to pick up flower barrels for the festival, Minnie and Eleanor form a budding relationship—which shrivels when Minnie’s friend announces she’s moving. Will Minnie cling to the past so tightly that she misses out on the beauty the present has to offer her—love with Eleanor? A Tale of Two Florists is the first title in the Juniper Creek Golden Years queer contemporary romance series. If you like golden-years enemies-to-lovers romance and enchanting small towns, you’ll fall in love with this playful, lighthearted romp through Juniper Creek with Minnie and Eleanor. Buy today!

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189

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Brenna Bailey

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1778186726

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9781778186721

Kindred Spirits

Friendship and Resistance at the Edges of Modern Catholicism

By: Brenna Moore

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Kindred Spirits

Friendship and Resistance at the Edges of Modern Catholicism

By: Brenna Moore

Kindred Spirits focuses on a network of Catholic historians, theologians, poets, and activists who pushed against both the far-right surge in interwar Europe as well as the secularizing tendencies of the leftist movements active in the early to mid-twentieth century. Brenna Moore focuses on how this group sought a middle way anchored in "spiritual friendship"-religiously meaningful friendship conceived of as uniquely capable of engaging the social and political challenges of the era. For this interconnected group, spiritual friendship was inseparable from their resistance to European xenophobia and nationalism in the 1930s, anti-racist activism in the US in the 1930s and 1940s, and solidarity with Muslims during the Algerian War in 1954-1962. Friendship was a key to both divine and human realms, a means of accessing the transcendent while also engaging with our social and political existence. The project primarily centers on France, but members of this group also hailed from Russia, Egypt, Syria, and New York. Some of the core figures are well-known-philosopher Jacques Maritain, influential Islamicist Louis Massignon-while others are lost to history. More than a simple idealized portrait of a remarkable group of Catholic intellectuals from the past, Kindred Spirits is a deep dive into both the beauty and the flaws of a vibrant social network worth recovering from historical obscurity"--

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339

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University of Chicago Press

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022678701X

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9780226787015

125 Animals That Changed the World

By: National Geographic Kids (Firm),Brenna Maloney

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125 Animals That Changed the World

By: National Geographic Kids (Firm),Brenna Maloney

Stories of pets and other animals who became famous and did good deeds, for children."--

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National Geographic Children's Books

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1426332777

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9781426332777

From the Outside

By: Helen Brenna

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From the Outside

By: Helen Brenna

With rumors that he has a mistress in every major city, rookie NASCAR driver Roberto Castillo is the quintessential playboy. That is, until Cargill Motorsports orders him to clean up his act. Fortunately, he's found just the girl to put a shine on his tarnished public image…. There's not a girl in America who could out-wholesome pretty actress Mallory Dalton. When Roberto suggests they date—for appearances only—Mallory knows that Roberto's bad-boy reputation could just as easily ruin her good-girl image. But the plan seems to have backfired…because now she really is falling in love with him!

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Harlequin

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1426829531

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9781426829536

Dreams of Glass

By: Brenna Todd,Rachel Lindsay

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Dreams of Glass

By: Brenna Todd,Rachel Lindsay

Dreams Of Glass by Brenna Todd released on Jun 24, 1993 is available now for purchase.

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Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Superromance 90s

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0373705603

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9780373705603

South Africa and the Dream of Love to Come

Queer Sexuality and the Struggle for Freedom

By: Brenna M. Munro

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South Africa and the Dream of Love to Come

Queer Sexuality and the Struggle for Freedom

By: Brenna M. Munro

Uncovers the story of how the politics of queer sexuality have played out in the struggle for multiracial democracy in South Africa

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816677689

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9780816677689

Of Love and Libraries

By: Brenna Bailey

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Of Love and Libraries

By: Brenna Bailey

The thrill-seeking photographer. The fiery librarian. The hometown hardship that finally brings them together. Dylan Lavoie won’t take retirement sitting down. After four decades as head librarian, the septuagenarian has one month to raise enough funds to save her library and her job. Not even the unexpected return of the adventurous childhood confidant who once abandoned her can stop her from saving her sanctuary. Fifty years ago, Frankie Chan fled heartbreak in Juniper Creek to chase excitement as a wildlife photographer. When the recent retiree reluctantly returns home for her mom’s funeral, she finds her beloved library under siege and the snarky bibliophile she still pines after fighting its closure. How can Frankie ignore the excuse to reconnect with the only woman she’s ever loved—even if she can’t stay? As the two fundraise at the Pumpkin Days events, Frankie dares to hope the years have changed Dylan’s mind about them—but what if she’s wrong? Can Dylan and Frankie forgive their painful past to save the library and find their second chance at love before it’s too late? Of Love and Libraries is the heartfelt second book in the Juniper Creek Golden Years queer contemporary romance series. If you like autumn festivals, library tales, and second chance romances, you’ll fall head over heels for Brenna Bailey’s warm golden years love story. Buy today!

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236

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Bookmarten Press

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1778186742

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9781778186745

The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature

By: Brenna Friesner

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The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature

By: Brenna Friesner

Throughout history, the verse novel has persisted as a modest but noteworthy literary subgenre, from classic works like Eugene Onegin to contemporary volumes by Vikram Seth, Dorothy Porter, and Derek Walcott. In particular, the verse novel has emerged as a popular form for young adult readers, such as the Newbery Medal winner Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. As this unique form continues to flourish, it merits closer examination. In The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature, Brenna Friesner explores both the history and current use of the verse novel in teen fiction. Examining more than 220 titles written over the last few decades, Friesner discusses the verse novel’s evolution, analyzes key works, and considers how these novels can grapple with content that distinguishes them from traditional fiction. Though this study includes volumes written throughout history, its focus on contemporary novels further demonstrates the form’s relevance for today’s teens. By explaining its current popularity, this book acknowledges the verse novel’s potential to provide accessible, authentic stories for young adults to enjoy. The Verse Novel in Young Adult Literature will be of interest to librarians and teachers, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about this burgeoning aspect of young adult literature.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442272457

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9781442272453

All the Right Moves

By: Brenna Todd

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All the Right Moves

By: Brenna Todd

All The Right Moves by Brenna Todd released on Sep 24, 1991 is available now for purchase.

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Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Superromance 90s

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0373704747

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9780373704743

The Locket

By: Brenna Todd

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The Locket

By: Brenna Todd

The Locket by Brenna Todd released on Sep 24, 1994 is available now for purchase.

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Harlequin Books

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0373706219

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9780373706211

Adolescents at Risk

Home-Based Family Therapy and School-Based Intervention

By: Nancy Boyd-Franklin,Brenna Hafer Bry

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Adolescents at Risk

Home-Based Family Therapy and School-Based Intervention

By: Nancy Boyd-Franklin,Brenna Hafer Bry

Rich with illustrative case material, this book guides mental health professionals to break the cycle of at-risk behavior by engaging adolescents and their families in home, school, and community contexts. The authors explore the multigenerational patterns that shape the lives of poor and ethnic minority adolescents and present innovative strategies for intervening beyond the walls of the agency or clinic. Grounded in research, the book shows how to implement both home-based family therapy and school-based achievement mentoring to provide a comprehensive web of support. Building on the earlier Reaching Out in Family Therapy, this book reflects the ongoing development of the authors' multisystems approach and many other important changes in the field; the majority of the content is completely new. It is an indispensable resource for beginning and experienced professionals or text for courses on adolescent intervention or adolescent mental health.

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