Discusses the meaning of codependency, in which one individual depends upon another for emotional fulfillment, and examines effective ways of dealing with this situation and associated problems.
Describes the practices and discoveries made by American Indians in science and technology, including their use of latex to waterproof clothing and their use of geometry to create buildings.
Discusses the meaning of codependency, in which one individual depends upon another for emotional fulfillment, and examines effective ways of dealing with this situation and associated problems.
Describes the practices and discoveries made by American Indians in medicine and health, including their use of herbal remedies for insect bites and storytelling to ease depression.
Explores Native American peoples' hunting, fishing, gathering, and farming practices, which helped sustain early European colonists and continue to play a role in feeding the world's population today.
Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass. Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life. ★ "This book will amaze readers and teachers. Completely unique and important." —SLJ, starred review ★ "Engaging and informative." —Booklist, starred review" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." —Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Shelf Awareness • National Education Society • American Association of Geography • Canadian Children’s Book Centre • Nerdy Book Club • NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Awards • The Green Earth Book Award
A revealing look at the inner workings of dysfunctional religious groups and the people who join them. Feelings of bitterness, betrayal, and remorse are all too common. In this insightful book, Porterfield explains why adult children are vulnerable to religious abuse and provides guidelines for recognizing dysfunctional groups.
Discusses the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of the divorce process, examining the impact of divorce on the lives of young people and providing resources for more information and for help.
Based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, this book guides women who are trying to break out of abusive relationships, and aids in the healing process
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