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Many Texts, Many Voices

Teaching Literacy and Social Justice to Young Learners in the Digital Age

By: Penny Silvers,Mary C. Shorey

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Many Texts, Many Voices

Teaching Literacy and Social Justice to Young Learners in the Digital Age

By: Penny Silvers,Mary C. Shorey

On any given day, a visitor to Mary Shorey's classroom will find elementary students using a variety of learning tools, from books to wikis and blogs, to pose critical questions about the world and take action to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether sponsoring a book drive for victims of Hurricane Katrina, using a multimedia presentation to persuade the principal to adopt their recycling plan, or challenging a senior citizen's eviction, it's all in a day's work for Mary's students. Her young learners are becoming conscious consumers, creative thinkers, and effective communicators even while fulfilling the mandated curriculum and Common Core Standards. As Shorey and coauthor Penny Silvers write in Many Texts, Many Voices, "Critical literacy requires that the reader/consumer examine multiple perspectives and ask, 'Whose interests are being served?' and 'Whose voice is heard--or silenced?'...Rather than an addition to a lesson or curriculum, critical literacy is a way of thinking, communicating, analyzing, and living a literate life. Critical literacy also implies the possibility of taking some kind of social action in order to support a belief, make a difference, or simply help during a time of need." Always mindful of what is appropriate for young children, Shorey and Silvers continually search for opportunities to embed critical literacy and inquiry in the everyday lives of primary students. Through a rich array of rubrics, sample lessons, text sets, unit designs, and professional resources, Silvers and Shorey share their reflective practices so that all teachers can use print, visual, and digital tools to transform student learning.

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Stenhouse Publishers

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1571108750

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9781571108753

Becoming the Butlers

By: Penny Jackson

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Becoming the Butlers

By: Penny Jackson

When Rachel Harris's mother runs off to Spain with the super of their New York City apartment building, Rachel's life takes a bizarre turn. Her eccentric father becomes obsessed with George Vasquez, the man who stole his wife: He wears George's clothes, he shaves with his razor, and, to top it off, he moves George's family into their apartment. The poignant and often funny journey Rachel and her father take to Madrid to hunt down her mother further cements her desire to shake her more than unusual family situation and find a new identity. And who has a more perfect life than Olivio and Edwin Butler? So gorgeous and popular, they don't really have friends, just hangers-on. And though Rachel doesn't remember ever having spoken a word to them, her resolve becomes clear. She must find a way into the Butlers' home and into their family. In this marvelously compassionate first novel, Penny Jackson deftly depicts a young girl's search for family - and her discovery that family is a state of mind.

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117

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Untreed Reads

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1611873533

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9781611873535

Silver’s Threads

Spinning Colours Darkly

By: Penny Reilly

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Silver’s Threads

Spinning Colours Darkly

By: Penny Reilly

...life can be seen as a tapestry of tightly woven threads, each thread linking everything in the web of life, then a darkening colour, a harsh sound, a haunting cry, ripples through the warp and weft to vibrate the threads of time... ...ancient and mysterious bones, discovered on the Yorkshire Wolds hold a secret hidden for centuries, which must not be revealed... ...a Grove of Wytches meet to celebrate the Mabon Rite of Equinox in Australia but strange energies are afoot that go beyond mortal comprehension... ...four young women are brought together in the little Spa town of Springsmeet to work out the riddle of the inexplicable disappearance of their friend and teacher of the Old Ways; a celebrated writer and lecturer. ...one, a gifted seer, musician and weaver, will learn of her ancestry long concealed in the veil ...one will learn of her natural gifts as an artist and writer ...one will be the gentle guide and healer who nurtures and supports everyone but herself and one must fight to control the anger and pain from the past, to temper and hone it into a tool of great compassion. ...all must learn to believe in their own gifts and in the Magick their teacher showed them ...to travel the portals into the realms where the Fae reside at the times of the year when the veil is thin and the Old Ones walk the land. ...many will step forward to assist them in their search as blight spreads sticky dark threads across all the realms to the Birthing Tree where all life must return one day and where for one of them the greatest test to face is that Magick might indeed be real... ...they must travel the inner realms to discover the truths of life itself...

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Xlibris Corporation

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1493114468

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9781493114467

A Trick of the Mind

By: Penny Hancock

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A Trick of the Mind

By: Penny Hancock

Brilliantly written and totally gripping. I loved it' S J Watson, author of Before I Go to Sleep on Tideline Have you committed a crime ... or are you the victim of one? Driving down to the cottage in Southwold she's newly inherited from her Aunty May, Ellie senses she is on the edge of something new. The life she's always dreamed of living as a successful artist seems as though it is about to begin. So excited is she that she barely notices when the car bumps against something on the road. That evening Ellie hears a news flash on the radio. A man was seriously injured in a hit and run on the very road she was driving down that evening. Then Ellie remembers the thump she heard. Could she have been responsible for putting a man in hospital? Unable to hold the doubts at bay, she decides to visit the victim to lay her mind to rest, little knowing that the consequences of this decision will change her life forever. From the acclaimed author of Tideline, The Darkening Hourand the forthcoming AStranger in my House.

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384

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Simon and Schuster

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1471115097

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9781471115097

Silver's Threads Book 4

Silken Web

By: Penny Reilly

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Silver's Threads Book 4

Silken Web

By: Penny Reilly

long awaited sequel to Warp and Weft journey now on the Silken Web where the Wheel of the year has turned twice since Sybille disappeared mysteriously and the women charged with fi nding her have grown beyond recognition, as has the group who gathered from all realms to help Sam fl ew through the Aethers, unfettered, free of all human burden and pain. A cool, fragrant wind, ruffl ed long fl ight quills, all memory gone, of who or what she was, had been or ever would be, in that moment. Carried under a cloak of musky-sweet feathers; safe, a gentle recall emerged of warm arms and soft down. Then, something was pulling at her, tugging at her mind insistently; Sam, she heard. Sam, come back, its not your time to leave. An acrid odour seared her nostrils; offensive, as burnt feathers or hair and she fought to maintain her blissful fl ight away from the realms of pain and dark matters. A voice grew stronger, this one deeper, a masculine melodic tone; Morgan sang to her, calling her back Life is a struggle when we see through the veil hands become fragile; skin fair and pale. Come home from the dreaming come back to this place, nows no time to travel, come home from this space. You are a dreamer, one who sees true memories awaken feathers blue-black hue. Free fl ying falling then higher you soar, come home from your dreaming there is more so much more. Come with them on the next stage of the search as Sam learns disturbing and heartbreaking things about her passage through the Between.

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239

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Xlibris Corporation

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1493136976

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9781493136971

Conveniently His

Capable of Feeling\The Demetrios Virgin

By: Penny Jordan

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Conveniently His

Capable of Feeling\The Demetrios Virgin

By: Penny Jordan

Each of these volumes collect two classic romances by beloved "New York Times"-bestselling author Jordan. Original.

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Harlequin

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0373249616

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9780373249619

Contesting home defence

Men, women and the Home Guard in the Second World War

By: Penny Summerfield,Corinna Peniston-Bird

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Contesting home defence

Men, women and the Home Guard in the Second World War

By: Penny Summerfield,Corinna Peniston-Bird

Contesting home defence is a new history of the Home Guard, a novel national defence force of the Second World War composed of civilians who served as part-time soldiers: it questions accounts of the force and the war, which have seen them as symbols of national unity. It scrutinises the Home Guard’s reputation and explores whether this ‘people’s army’ was a site of social cohesion or of dissension by assessing the competing claims made for it at the time. It then examines the way it was represented during the war and has been since, notably in Dad’s Army, and discusses the memories of men and women who served in it. The book makes a significant and original contribution to debates concerning the British home front and introduces fresh ways of understanding the Second World War.

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328

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Manchester University Press

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1847791549

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9781847791542

The Development of Children and Adolescents

An Applied Perspective

By: Penny Hauser-Cram,J. Kevin Nugent,Kathleen Thies,John F. Travers

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The Development of Children and Adolescents

An Applied Perspective

By: Penny Hauser-Cram,J. Kevin Nugent,Kathleen Thies,John F. Travers

The Development of Children and Adolescents, by Penny Hauser-Cram, J. Kevin Nugent, Kathleen Thies, and John F. Travers, provides an integrated view of child development. Presenting the most pertinent research for each developmental stage and linking this to practical applications in the areas of Parenting, Policy, and Practice, this balanced approach emphasizes the relationship between research and theory and applications. The rich media program, including WileyPLUS with Real Development promotes active learning and allows for increased understanding and comprehension of the course content. Real Development, authored by Nicole Barnes, Ph.D., Montclair State University and Christine Hatchard, Psy.D., Monmouth University, uses authentic video showcasing real families, along with activities and assessments that put students in the place of a professional, to gain an understanding of key concepts. Through the combination of text and media, students are engaged in meaningful learning that deepens and enriches their understanding of developmental concepts. WileyPLUS sold separately from text.

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784

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470405406

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9780470405406

Sicilian Nights

The Sicilian Boss's Mistress\The Sicilian's Baby Bargain

By: Penny Jordan

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Sicilian Nights

The Sicilian Boss's Mistress\The Sicilian's Baby Bargain

By: Penny Jordan

Collects two of the author's previously published stories featuring the Leopardi brothers of Sicily.

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Harlequin

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0373249888

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9780373249886

One-Click Buy: May 2009 Harlequin Presents

By: Penny Jordan,Lucy Monroe,Robyn Donald,Susan Stephens,Catherine Spencer,India Grey,Kelly Hunter,Anna Cleary

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One-Click Buy: May 2009 Harlequin Presents

By: Penny Jordan,Lucy Monroe,Robyn Donald,Susan Stephens,Catherine Spencer,India Grey,Kelly Hunter,Anna Cleary

One convenient download. One bargain price. Get all May 2009 Harlequin Presents with one click! Alphas heroes, exotic locales, heart-wrenching drama--these romance from Harlequin Presents have it all! Treat yourself with all eight new books in this bundle: The Sicilian Boss's Mistress by Penny Jordan, Valentino's Love-Child by Lucy Monroe, Virgin Bought and Paid For by Robyn Donald, The Ruthless Billionaire's Virgin by Susan Stephens, The Greek Millionaire's Secret Child by Catherine Spencer, Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey, The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter, and Untamed Billionaire, Undressed Virgin by Anna Cleary.

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1426833261

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9781426833267

Farmhouse Witchcraft

By: Penny Parker

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Farmhouse Witchcraft

By: Penny Parker

What is a witch: A witch is a loving being with a heart of gold, a thoughtful soul, and a magical outlook on the world. To be a witch is to grow into something better, stronger, and greater. As you change, so will your view on the world and your outlook on life. You may find yourself looking with new eyes to see things you never saw before. You may find you walk different and bad habits start to fade away, or you may find yourself with less temper and a brighter outlook, and others around you will see the changes as well. So grab your broom and pointy hats, and let the magic begin. In this book, you will find simple spells, recipes, charms, earth-made salves, and poems from my heart. Penny Parker

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Xlibris Corporation

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1493170228

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9781493170227

Many Texts, Many Voices

Teaching Literacy and Social Justice to Young Learners in the Digital Age

By: Penny Silvers,Mary C. Shorey

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Teaching Literacy and Social Justice to Young Learners in the Digital Age

By: Penny Silvers,Mary C. Shorey

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Stenhouse Publishers

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1571108750

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Dreaming in Silver / Soñar en Plata

Silver Artists of Modern Mexico

By: Penny C. Morrill

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Dreaming in Silver / Soñar en Plata

Silver Artists of Modern Mexico

By: Penny C. Morrill

Sculptors, painters, and architects in 20th-century Mexico, working in silver, inspired unprecedented stylistic and technical experimentation. This dual-language English/Spanish compendium focuses primarily on threads of influence in the development of the modern Mexican silver industry. It covers the active artistic communities in Taxco and Mexico City, which had a major impact on silver designers, maestros, and silversmiths. Morrill helps us explore the materials, techniques, and design aesthetics of artists William Spratling, Héctor Aguilar, Margot Van Voorhies, Anna Morelli, and Matilde Poulat, together with a group of talented contemporary Mexicanartists designing in silver. The artists' works were born out of a unique perspective, the challenge provided by the aesthetics of Mexican indigenous art. Forces like cubism, surrealism, primitivism, and abstraction were incorporated into a distinctly Mexican stylistic language. Researchers, curators, collectors, and art lovers will treasure this indispensible resource, demonstrating why Mexico has been and continues to be an exciting and nurturing setting for artists in silver.

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Schiffer Publishing

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0764356518

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9780764356513

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Many Texts, Many Voices

Many Texts, Many Voices

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Silver’s Threads

Silver’s Threads

A Trick of the Mind

A Trick of the Mind

Silver's Threads Book 4

Silver's Threads Book 4

Conveniently His

Conveniently His

Contesting home defence

Contesting home defence

The Development of Children and Adolescents

The Development of Children and Adolescents

Sicilian Nights

Sicilian Nights

One-Click Buy: May 2009 Harlequin Presents

One-Click Buy: May 2009 Harlequin Presents

Farmhouse Witchcraft

Farmhouse Witchcraft

Many Texts, Many Voices

Many Texts, Many Voices

Dreaming in Silver / Soñar en Plata

Dreaming in Silver / Soñar en Plata

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