“The events in these stories are real. Some names have been changes so I don’t get yelled at.” —Ned Vizzini?Ned Vizzini writes about the weird, funny, and sometimes mortifying moments that made up his
In this accessible and thought-provoking text, the author examines the behaviour of babies and young children in a developmental context, and takes into account the shifts and changes over time as you
In this accessible and thought-provoking text, the author examines the behaviour of babies and young children in a developmental context, and takes into account the shifts and changes over time as you
"Comprehensive, informative, practical, thought-provoking, and fun. As a public health consultant, I have referred to the guide frequently and used it in training college students and community profes
Freelance consultant Agochiya has some three decades of experience working with national and international organizations focused on youth and social development, training, empowerment, and management.
Imagining Black Womanhood illuminates the experiences of the women and girls of the Girls Empowerment Project, an Africentric, womanist, single-sex, after-school program located in one of the Bay Area
Imagining Black Womanhood illuminates the experiences of the women and girls of the Girls Empowerment Project, an Africentric, womanist, sigle-sex, after-school program located in one of the Bay Area'
In this book, sixteen studies examine relations between generations of kin and between historical and political generations. The topics range from grandmother’s cooking, migrant remittances, youth une
"This is an excellent collection of essays on youth in a number of Muslim majority (and minority) societies in the context of globalization and modernity. A particular strength of this volume is its a
"This is an excellent collection of essays on youth in a number of Muslim majority (and minority) societies in the context of globalization and modernity. A particular strength of this volume is its a
"Craig Jeffrey engages the classic questions on the relation between time, modernity, and discipline yet turns conventional wisdom on its head in this inspiring, witty, and deeply thoughtful book. Com
From manga and anime to movies, magazines, video games, advertising and music, Japanese schoolgirls are everywhere. For years, schoolgirls have shown up in internationally popular anime such as Sailor
This book provides a good foundation for understanding influences on childrena€?s health and development. The volume brings together in a single reference source the worlda€?s leading thinkers on chil
"Older people in Tanzania are disadvantaged and marginalized in many ways. They lack adequate formal social protection. They also suffer from diminishing family and community support. They face a seri
Generations: The Time Machine in Theory and Practice challenges the fragmented and diverse use of the concept of generation commonly found in the social sciences. It approaches the concept in a manner
A joyous celebration of the art of ageing from the masterly pen of a favorite illustrator that will appeal to adult and child alike Quentin Blake's drawings have been entertaining children and the
From the creators of Global Babies comes a board book featuring 17 adorable babies from across the United States, showcasing the diversity of the country and the universal joy of play and discovery.
Young People, Place and Identity offers a series of rich insights into young people's everyday lives. What places do young people engage with on a daily basis? How do they use these places? How do the
