Society & Culture

Culture

Cooking the Chinese Way: Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks, Ling Yu Description: From the catalog... Completely revised and expanded, the Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks series serves up tantalizing recipes for countless dishes. Seasoned with vibrant, color photographs and easy, step-by-step directions, many of the recipes are low in fat and call for ingredients you may already have at home. Also included are new vegetarian recipes, complete menu suggestions, and an expanded cultural section highlighting each country or region's people, customs, holidays--and of course, food. Subjects: Cooking; Culture Lerner Publishing Group, 2002, 0-8225-4160-2, Paperback, 72 pgs, 7 1/4 x 8 1/2, $7.95. Level: 5+	Cooking the Italian Way: Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks, Alphonse Bisignano Description: (See Cooking the Chinese Way) Subjects: Cooking; Culture   Lerner Publishing Group, 2002, 0-8225-4161-0, Paperback, 72 pgs, 7 1/4 x 8 1/2, $7.95. Level: 5+
Cooking the Vietnamese Way: Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks, Chi Nguyen and Judy Monroe (See Cooking the Chinese Way) Lerner Publishing Group, 2002, 0-8225-0513-4, Paperback, 72 pgs, 7 1/4 x 8 1/2, $7.95. Level: 5+.	Cultural Etiquette: A Guide for the Well-Intentioned, Amoja Three Rivers Description: from the publisher... "Racism and the stereotypes it spawns are so subtly intertwoven into the fabrics of Western society that very often, even those with the best of intentions will display bad cutural manners. This does not necessarily mean one is a bad person - sometimes people just don't know any better..." This book is written for all people, not just "white" people, because no one living in Western society is exempt from the influences of racism. Marketwimmin. Subjects: Culture; Popular Education; Race Issues Marketwimmin, 1990, no isbn, Staple Bound, 28 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $6.00. Excerpts available at: http://fic.ic.org/cmag/90/4490.html#author
Culture & Nursing Care: A Pocket Guide, Juliene G. Lipson, Suzanne L. Dibble and Pamela A. Minarik, editors. Description: This book offers practicing nurses a snapshot of human diversity. Though intended for use by nurses in health care settings, this book can be useful for anyone working with a diversity of communities. It contains a general guidelines to the similarities as well as differences between and within the groups. Each chapter outlines history of immigration, major languages and nonverbal communication, greetings, cultural expectations, as well as discussions of family, religion, rituals, beliefs about illness and so on. The communities discussed include: American Indians, Arab Americans, African Americans, Brazilians, Cambodians, Central Americans, Chinese Americans, Colombians, Cuban Americans, Ethiopians, Filipinos, Gypsies, Haitians, Hmong, Iranians, Japanese Americans, Koreans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Russians, Samoans, and Vietnamese. Subjects: Health; Culture UCSF Nursing Press, 1996, 0-943671-15-9, Spiral Bound, 342 pgs, 4 1/4 x 11, $21.95.	Family Celebrations, Diane Patrick Description: Told from the perspective of children Subjects: Family; Culture Silver Moon Press, 1994, 1881889041, Hardcover, 61 pgs, 6 3/4 x 9 1/2, $14.95.
Hair Care Tips for Sisters on the Move: Feeling Fit and Looking Fine, Donna DeCaille and Sisters Together Coalition Description: Description from NIFL website ... An example of materials developed by and for Black women. This booklet is about hair care for women who are physically active or planning to be. Regular exercise improves your health and helps you feel good about yourself. Some women say that concern for their hair style can get in the way of exercise. Having neat and stylish hair has always been a part of our culture. This booklet offers tips to make hair care easier for active women. Photographs. Subjects: Health; African American; Culture Health Literacy Studies, Department of Health and Social Behavior, Harvard School of Public Health, 2001, http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/hair.pdf, pdf on Internet, 20 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $---Internet.	Holiday Cooking around the World: Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks, Editors (This book is similar in format to Cooking the Chinese Way but focuses on cooking for the holidays with suggestions from around the world.) Lerner Publishing Group, 2002, 0-8225-4159-9, Paperback, 72 pgs, 7 1/4 x 8 1/2, $7.95. Level: 5+.
Melting Pots: Family Stories and Recipes, Judith Eichler Weber Description: America has been called a "melting pot" of many cultures. This book looks at the importance of food in the celebrations of people from many cultures. There's a recipe section in the back Subjects: Cooking; Children's Book; Culture Silver Moon Press, 1994, 188188953X , Hardcover, 53 pgs, 6 3/4 x 9 1/2, $14.95. Level: 5	Mujer: Mothers United for Jobs Education and Results, Culebra Moms of the Culebra Workforce Center's "Choices" Class Description: Subjects: Learner Writings; Welfare; Culture; Latina Anson Green, 1999, http://members.aol.com/culebramom/mujer.html, Internet, $---Internet.
Vegetarian Cooking around the World: Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks, Editors (This book is similar in format to Cooking the Chinese Way but focuses on vegetarian cooking.) Lerner Publishing Group, 2002, 0-8225-0514-2, Paperback, 72 pgs, 7 1/4 x 8 1/2, $7.95. Level: 5+.

Education

Cultural Etiquette: A Guide for the Well-Intentioned, Amoja Three Rivers Description: from the publisher... "Racism and the stereotypes it spawns are so subtly intertwoven into the fabrics of Western society that very often, even those with the best of intentions will display bad cutural manners. This does not necessarily mean one is a bad person - sometimes people just don't know any better..." This book is written for all people, not just "white" people, because no one living in Western society is exempt from the influences of racism. Marketwimmin. Subjects: Culture; Popular Education; Race Issues Marketwimmin, 1990, no isbn, Staple Bound, 28 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $6.00. Excerpts available at: http://fic.ic.org/cmag/90/4490.html#author	Daycare and Diplomas: Teen Mothers Who Stayed in School, Students at South Vista Education Center Description: In this book, students from South Vista Education Center in Minnesota share their views on pregnancy, parenthood, and staying in school. South Vista provides teen mothers with the assets they need to stay in school, be effective parents, and succeed in life. Subjects: Parenting; Teens; Memoir; Education Fairview Press, 2001, 1-57749-098-3, Paperback, 89 pgs, 6 x 9, $9.95. Level: 5-8.
Help Yourself: How to Take Advantage of Your Learning Styles, Gail Murphy Sonbuchner Description: Can be used by learners and tutors Subjects: Education; Self-Help New Readers Press, 1995, 0-88336-555-3, Paperback, 158 pgs, 8 x 10, $15.75.	I Told Myself I Am Going to Learn, Elizabeth Ndaba Description: from the catalog... Elizabeth wanted to be a good mother. But she knew she must make time to learn to read. In 'I told Myself' she tells how she struggled to got to a literacy class. She tells how she found the courage to tell her family that she could not read, and how she stood up to her husband who did not want her to succeed. It is a personal story that many people will understand. Subjects: Memoir; Education; Learner Writings; Family Peppercorn / ViVa Books, 2001, 1-874932-93-X, Paperback, 25 pgs, $7.00. Level: 2-3.
Listen to Women in Literacy: The Power of Woman-Positive Literacy Work, Tannis Atkinson, with Frances Ennis and Betty-Ann Lloyd Description: Women learners write about their experiences of spending time, writing, thinking, and talking about being women. Subjects: Women's Issues; Education Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW), 1994, 1-895686-38-5, Paperback, 89 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, Now avilable on the Internet - pdf version.	My Name's Not Susie: A Life Transformed by Literacy, Sharon Jean Hamilton Description: As a child she lived in foster care and was abused. Literacy changed and saved her life. Subjects: Memoir; Education; Violence Heinemann, 1997, 0867094044, Paperback, 176 pgs, 6 x 9, $13.95. Level: 8+.
Nobody Is Stupid, Marie Fierros Description: Available on the VALUE website Subjects: Education; Memoir; Learner Writings VALUE Website, date unknown, http://literacynet.org/value/writers/oak2.html#fierros, Internet, $---Internet.	Standing on My Own Two Feet: Our Lives Series, Faizia Zaman Description: From the catalog...Faizia Zaman, an immigrant from Bangladesh, was left a widow with five children when her husband died suddenly.She enrolled for English classes which helped her develop the confidence to cope with life on her own. Subjects: Memoir; Learner Writings; International; Education Peppercorn / Avanti-Croydon, 1990, 0-9516066-1-1, Paperback, 47 pgs, $6.00. Level: 8+.
We're All in This Together: Leadership and Community at the Open Book, Students and Staff of the Open Book Description: Journal notes, conversations, and other writings portray the work and community created in learning at The Open Book in New York. Subjects: Community Involvement; Learner Writings; Education; Learning Center Publication Open Book, 1991(?), no isbn, Staple Bound, 80 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $---Contact Source.	Where there is life, there is hope: Women literacy students and discrimination, The Samaritan House PAR Group Description: Available online in pdf format, this workbook written by women literacy students describes how they used participatory action research to discuss discrimination and to write this book. (or call: 1-800-262-3930) Subjects: Popular Education/Participatory; Learner Writings; Rights Department of Education and Training, Province of Manitoba: Literacy and Continuing Education Branch, 1995, http://www.nald.ca/CLR/lifehope/cover.htm, Internet, 43 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $---Internet. Level: 5-8.
A Woman on Her Own, Margaret Fulcher Description: From the catalog...A collection of five pieces in which Margaret describes her life bringing up a child on her own and learning to read and write. Subjects: Memoir; Learner Writings; Education; Parenting Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1978, 0-906253-03-9, Paperback, 22 pgs, $6.00.	You and Your Child's Teacher, Pamela Weinberg Description: Many parents want to do more to help their children in school. This book will help parents with some practical ideas for what to do.It includes tips on how to contact teachers and how to help your child at home. Subjects: Parenting; Education New Readers Press, 1995, 0-88336-627-4, Paperback, 47 pgs, 7 x 10, $9.75. Level: 3-5.

Family

Domestic Violence: Today's World: Family Issues Series, Linda Ribaudo and Darlyne Walker Description: Pam is a woman who is struggling with what to do about the way her husband treats her when he is angry. This book also includes information about the cycle of violence and how to get help. Subjects: Violence; Family New Readers Press, 1994, 1-56420-068-X, Staple Bound, 32 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $20.00 (series). Level: 2-3.	Family Celebrations, Diane Patrick Description: Told from the perspective of children Subjects: Family; Culture Silver Moon Press, 1994, 1881889041, Hardcover, 61 pgs, 6 3/4 x 9 1/2, $14.95.
I Told Myself I Am Going to Learn, Elizabeth Ndaba Description: From the catalog... Elizabeth wanted to be a good mother. But she knew she must make time to learn to read. In 'I told Myself' she tells how she struggled to got to a literacy class. She tells how she found the courage to tell her family that she could not read, and how she stood up to her husband who did not want her to succeed. It is a personal story that many people will understand. Subjects: Memoir; Education; Learner Writings; Family Peppercorn / ViVa Books, 2001, 1-874932-93-X, Paperback, 25 pgs, $7.00. Level: 2-3.	Multi-Cultural Educational Services: Health Education Materials Store, Health Educators Description: These multi-lingual booklets were developed to provide information to newcomers in Minnesota. Topics include: Accessing Health Care, Family Planning, Medications, Safety and Nutrition for Babies and Children, Growth and Development. They have been successfully and enthusiastically used by Public Health Educators in Minnesota. English & Multilanguage versions: Nuer, Spanish, Russian, Bosnian, Lao, Vietnamese, Hmong, Arabic, Somali Subjects: Health; Family; Parenting Multi-Cultural Educational Services, Current, , Paperback, 20-40 pgs, $4.00 average, bulk rates.
The New Baby, Helen Brain Description: From the catalog... A priest and his wife are ashamed when their daughter tells them she is going to have a baby. When the baby comes, everything changes. Subjects: Fiction; Family Peppercorn / NRP, SA, 1998, 1-86840-294-0, Paperback, 28 pgs, $7.00. Level: 1-2.

Parenting

365/24/7 -- Moms on Duty with NO Pay: A Radio Program for International Women's Day, March 8, 2002, By Students in the Family Learning Program, South St. Paul, MN: Angel O., Ana Montalban Sardi, Beatriz Murillo, Debbie De Hoyos, Letty C. Martinez, Melinda Alquicira, Ruta & Melanie Description: In 2002, these women participated in special International Women's Day Programming on the radio. We have included the following information: information about International Women's Day; step-by-step how we planned the show (including our notes); a transcript of the radio show; and our written reflections about our experience with radio. This book will help you to know more about overworked mothers. We also hope this information will help you if you ever have the chance to be on the radio.	As a Child Grows, Rosanna Keller Description: Discusses the needs of young children at various stages of development during their first five years. Subjects: Parenting New Readers Press, 1-56853-511-1, Staple Bound, $4.75. (May be out-of-print.) Level: 2-3.
Before She Gets Her Period: Talking with Your Daughter about Menstruation, Jessica Gillooly Description: What the author says..."On the average, the American girl gets her period at age 12, but many start at 9,10, or 11. This book is written to help parents talk about menstruation, have fun while discussing this subject, and open avenues of communication for future conversations on other sensitive issues about changing bodies, dating, and relationships which are sure to follow! I wrote this book because I am the parent of a young girl who is 'waiting for the day' and I wanted her to feel prepared and excited to become an adolescent." This book includes writings by girls and women. Subjects: Health; Sexuality; Parenting Perspective Publishing, 1998, 0-9622036-9-6, Paperback, 160 pgs, 6 x 9, $13.95. Level: 8+.	Baby Basics: Your Month by Month Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, Naomi Rand and Alice Greenwood Description: The Baby Basics Program combines prenatal health education with culturally appropriate literacy training and support for mothers, fathers, and their prenatal care providers. The book's unique format was created in response to mothers' varied interests and skills. This comprehensive prenatal guide and literacy training tool takes into account the special health, economic, social, and cultural needs of low-income women. Subjects: Pregnancy; Health; Parenting The What to Expect Foundation, 2003, Spiral Bound, 292 pgs, 9 x 7 1/2, $7.50. Level: 3-5. Hola Bebé: Su guía de mes a mes para un embarazo saludable, Naomi Rand, Alice Greenwood and Translated by Rosales Communications Description: Spanish language version of Baby Basics. Subjects: Pregnancy; Health; Parenting; Spanish Language The What to Expect Foundation, 2003, Spiral Bound, 286 pgs, 9 x 7 1/2, $7.50. Level: 3-5.
Being a Single Mom, Carrie Elliott Description: Available on the VALUE website Subjects: Parenting; Memoir; Learner Writings VALUE Website, date unknown, http://literacynet.org/value/writers/misc.html#Being a Single Mom, Internet, $---Internet.	Daycare and Diplomas: Teen Mothers Who Stayed in School, Students at South Vista Education Center Description: In this book, students from South Vista Education Center in Minnesota share their views on pregnancy, parenthood, and staying in school. South Vista provides teen mothers with the assets they need to stay in school, be effective parents, and succeed in life. Subjects: Parenting; Teens; Memoir; Education Fairview Press, 2001, 1-57749-098-3, Paperback, 89 pgs, 6 x 9, $9.95. Level: 5-8.
De Madre A Madre/ From Mother to Mother Photonovels: 'Stories for Life' series, Susan Auger Description: This is a series of seven photonovels that follow Latina women through conception, pregnancy, and the birth of a baby. Using photographs and balloon dialogue, each tells the story of a woman's experience in the context of talking with her friends and health care providers. The topics are conception, visiting the clinic, nutrition, risks, labor, the newborn baby, and breastfeeding. The booklets use simple language, large print, and have Spanish on one side and English on the other. They are well suited to ESOL classes and low-literacy audiences. Notes: Available in two formats; classroom resource ; outreach material. Subjects: Latina; Bilingual; Pregnancy; Parenting Aprendo Press, 2001, no isbn, Paperback, 16-24 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $---Contact Source.	Fran's Story: (Grass Roots readers), editors Description: From the catalog... A sinlge mother hits her som in a grocery store. She loves her son and is afraid he will be taken away. This open-ended will invite discussion among students, as they are called upon to be the judge at the end of the story. Subjects: Fiction; Parenting; Violence Grass Roots Press, 2001, 1-894593-06-5, Paperback, 28 pgs, $6.50 US (Bulk Rates). Level: 1-2.
A Good Beginning: Enjoying Your Baby's First Year, Barbara Lewis Description: This month-by-month guide to a baby's first year is set-up in calendar format for easy use. It includes information on child development, inexpensive toys, and many practical suggestions. Subjects: Parenting New Readers Press, 1994, 0-88336-570-7, Staple Bound, 31 pgs, 11 x 8 1/2, $11.25. Level: 3-5.	Hate Hurts: How Children Learn and Unlearn Prejudice, Caryl Stern-LaRosa and Ellen Hofheimer Bettman Description: This book was prepared in connection with the Anti-Defamation League. This book helps parents and children to confront and change biases. It includes practical tips, advice, and role-playing for difficult situations. It makes suggestions through events as children age. Hate Hurts covers a broad range of differences including gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, culture and ethnicity, and differences of ability. Subjects: Parenting; Social Issues Scholastic, Inc, 2000, 0-439-21121-2, Paperback, 332 pgs, 5 1/4 x 8, $9.95. Level: 5-8.
Health Resources: East-to-Read Brochures, editors Description: ETR features many different kinds of easy-to-read pamphlets for teens and adults on a variety of topics including: smoking, drugs, drinking, pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, parenting, chronic conditions, nutrition, diabetes, HIV, STD, abstinence, teen issues, behavioral health, domestic violence. They also have bilingual (Spanish language) editions as well. Most are of general interest to women and men while a few are of specific interest to women. Subjects: Health; Drugs/Alcohol; Parenting ETR Associates, Current, (no isbn), Prepack of 50, 3 1/2 x 8 1/2, $Bulk rates. Level: 5-8.	The Magic of Everyday Moments, Zero to Three Organization Description: These five booklets are designed to help parents understand how to use simple, everyday moments to promote their child's social, emotional and intellectual development. Each booklet has the same format and are arranged by the following developmental periods: birth - 4 months, 4-6 months, 9-12 months, and 12-15 months. The are FREE by calling 1-877-565-5465 or downloadable from the Internet in pdf format. (Information from Jon Lee NIFL-Family list moderator). Subjects: Parenting Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute, 2002, no isbn, Internet, $---Internet. http://www.zerotothree.org/magic/
Motherhood Is Not a Rehearsal, Noya Ostrowiak Description: (notes taken from the cover) Having children does not automatically make us parents. This book brings a new angle of seeing motherhood and parenthood and provides the reader with bottom-line mentoring guidelines. The author draws from her personal experience as a mother and a teacher. The book is written in an easy to read, down to earth manner and respects the reader as an adult. This book was written at the request of the writer's daughters who claim that they are the evidence of successful parenting. It includes some writing by her daughters. Subjects: Parenting Southern Charm Press, 2001, 0-9702190-4-0, Paperback, 113 pgs, 6 x 9, $13.95. Level: mixed.	Multi-Cultural Educational Services: Health Education Materials Store, Health Educators Description: These multi-lingual booklets were developed to provide information to newcomers in Minnesota. Topics include: Accessing Health Care, Family Planning, Medications, Safety and Nutrition for Babies and Children, Growth and Development. They have been successfully and enthusiastically used by Public Health Educators in Minnesota. English & Multilanguage versions: Nuer, Spanish, Russian, Bosnian, Lao, Vietnamese, Hmong, Arabic, Somali Subjects: Health; Family; Parenting Multi-Cultural Educational Services, Current, , Paperback, 20-40 pgs, $4.00 average, bulk rates.
The New Middle of the Night Book: Answers to Young Parents' Question When No One Is Around, Anne Walker Smalley Description: This handy reference guide offers over 165 illustrated pages of clearly written, up-to-the-minute information about parenting during the first two years of life. Over 28 personal planning worksheets and checklists are included. Topics include: becoming a parent, breastfeeding, baby stuff, postpartum epression, health concerns, feeding and nutrition, accidents, safety, growth and development. MElD also has a variety of posters and pamphlets. Subjects: Parenting MELD, Inc., 1999, 0-9676470-0-2, Paperback, 168 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $17.95.	Period.: A Girl's Guide to Menstruation with a Parent’s Guide - 4th edition, Joanne  Loulan, Bonnie Worthen Description: Straightforward text and accurate pen and ink illustrations provide explicit information about the menstrual cycle and pelvic examinations in a manner designed to dispel confusion and misinformation. Subjects: Health; Young Adult Non-Fiction Book Peddlers, (Distributed by: Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123), 2001, 0-91677396-5, Paperback, 100 pgs, 7 x 7, $9.99. Periodo.: Lo que su hija debe saber, Guía de una joven, JoAnn Loulan, Bonnie Worthen and Translated by Alejandra Medrano Description: Spanish language edition of Period. Subjects: Spanish Language; Health; Parenting Book Peddlers, (Distributed by: Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123) 2003, 0-916773-99-X, Paperback, 99 pgs, 5 1/4 x 8, $9.99.
The Safe, Self-Confident Child: A Quick and Easy Guide, produced with MELD Description: Information covered: safety concerns, self-esteem and self-confidence, child development from babies through teenaged years. Subjects: Parenting New Readers Press, 1994, 1-56853-037-4, Paperback, 128 pgs, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $9.50. Level: 4-6.	What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick, Gloria Mayer, R.N. and Ann Kuklierus, R.N. Description: This book is written in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand manner for parents and caregivers of children from birth to 8 years of age. This book is available in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Teacher Training manual also available. For more information see: http://www.iha4health.org/books_hs_sickchild.html Subjects: Health; Parenting Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 1999, 0-970124-50-3, Paperback, 181 pgs, 7 x 9 1/4, $12.95.
When a Baby Is New, Rosanna Keller Description: Gives clear and helpful answers to many questions new parents have. Subjects: Parenting New Readers Press, 1989, 0-88336-517-0, Staple Bound, $---Out of Print.	A Woman on Her Own, Margaret Fulcher Description: From the catalog...A collection of five pieces in which Margaret describes her life bringing up a child on her own and learning to read and write. Subjects: Memoir; Learner Writings; Education; Parenting Peppercorn / Avanti-Gatehouse, 1978, 0-906253-03-9, Paperback, 22 pgs, $6.00.
You and Your Child's Teacher, Pamela Weinberg Description: Many parents want to do more to help their children in school. This book will help parents with some practical ideas for what to do.It includes tips on how to contact teachers and how to help your child at home. Subjects: Parenting; Education New Readers Press, 1995, 0-88336-627-4, Paperback, 47 pgs, 7 x 10, $9.75. Level: 3-5.	Your Home Is a Learning Place, Pamela Weinberg Description: This book shows some fun ways you can teach your child basic skills at home -- reading, writing, math, art and more. Subjects: Parenting New Readers Press, 1995, 0-88336-641-X, Paperback, 64 pgs, 7 x 10, $9.75. Level: 3-5.

Relationships

HELP! I'm Living With a Man Boy, Betty McLellan Description: Forty-one scenarios and solutions for the irresponsibility of many grown men. What do you do when the towel is never picked up off the bathroom floor? How do you go about making men understand the difference between helping out with the housework and doing it? Have you ever walked through a supermarket with a thirty-five year old child who wants only the most expensive things on the shelves? And what about violence? Subjects: Relationships Spinifex Press, 1999, 1-875559-79-5, Paperback, 260 pgs, 5 x 7 3/4, $13.95 (US). Level: 8+.

The Mailbox: (Open Learning Agency), Kate Ferris Description: From the catalog... Helen Turner, a young and beautiful woman, is the central character who is forced to choose between the much older man she married and the man she loves. Subjects: Fiction; Relationships Grass Roots Press, pub date unk, 0-7718-9488-0, Paperback, 120 pgs, $9.50 US. Level: 3-5.

The Relationship Book: A Resource of Social and Legal Information, Laurie Ann McCardle and Women's Network, PEI Description: From the catalog... This simple and effective resource, written in plain language, gives students general information on building healthy relationships by examining marriage and common law relationships, discussing legal and social implications of separation and divorce and exploring the joys and challenges of relationships with children. Topics include: different kinds of relationships; the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships; how to handle disagreements or conflict in relationships; what you can do if you are in an abusive relationship Subjects: Relationships; Self-Help Grass Roots Press, 2000 (?), 0-9695419-5-3, Spiral Bound, 71 pgs, 8 1/2 x 11, $8.00 US.

A Woman's Work, Sally McKeown Description: From the catalog... This book captures perfectly the spirit of women everywhere who long to escape the pleasures of being at home full time! Alice wants to get a job. Her husband puts forward what he feels are convincing reasons for her to stay at home. Subjects: Fiction; Work / Career; Relationships Peppercorn / Avanti-Spike, 1992, 1-872916-20-1, Paperback, 10 pgs, $4.00. Level: 1-2.

Sexuality

Before She Gets Her Period: Talking with Your Daughter about Menstruation, Jessica Gillooly Description: What the author says..."On the average, the American girl gets her period at age 12, but many start at 9,10, or 11. This book is written to help parents talk about menstruation, have fun while discussing this subject, and open avenues of communication for future conversations on other sensitive issues about changing bodies, dating, and relationships which are sure to follow! I wrote this book because I am the parent of a young girl who is 'waiting for the day' and I wanted her to feel prepared and excited to become an adolescent." This book includes writings by girls and women. Subjects: Health; Sexuality; Parenting Perspective Publishing, 1998, 0-9622036-9-6, Paperback, 160 pgs, 6 x 9, $13.95. Level: 8+.

Health Education: Pamphlets and Educational Booklets, Editors Description: These pamphlets -- created and reviewed by community educators who are experts in health and human sexuality -- are easy-to-read and professionally presented. They cover topics such as: Child & Teen Issues; Health care for women and men; Sexual Issues; Sexual Health; and Contraception Options. Subjects: Health; Sexuality Planned Parenthood of Minnesota / South Dakota, Current, (no isbn), Staple Bound, 4 x 8 1/2, $Bulk Rates.

What if Someone I Know Is Gay?: Answers to Questions about Gay and Lesbian People, Eric Marcus Description: Using a question and answer format, this book candidly answers questions about being gay, lesbian or bisexual. This book is primarily written for teens but may be usable with adults. Some of the questions obviously center on questions from youth (for example, "how do I tell my parents," or "what do I do if I'm teased in school"). For the most part, though, this book answers general questions about a range of issues in an honest and accessible way. Subjects: Gay/Lesbian; Sexuality Price Stern Sloan, 2000, 0-8431-7611-3, Paperback, 138 pgs, 5 x 7 1/2, $4.99.

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