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The Reagan Presidency : pragmatic conservatism and its legacies by This comprehensive, archivally grounded assessment of the Reagan presidency offers balanced "second generation" evaluations of the ideas and policies that made up the so-called Reagan Revolution. Drawing on recently opened records, seventeen scholars from history, political science, and economics focus on important areas of national policy during the Reagan administration.
Reagan, Congress, and Human Rights : contesting morality in US foreign policy by This book traces the role of human rights concerns in US foreign policy during the 1980s, focusing on the struggle among the Reagan administration and members of Congress.
Hair Love by It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters.
Kimotinaniwiw Itwewina (Stolen Words) / Kimotinaniwiw Pikiskwewina by This book explores the intergenerational impact of the residential school system that separated young Indigenous children from their families. The story recognizes the pain of those whose culture and language were taken from them, how that pain is passed down and how healing can also be shared. Dual-language edition in English and Cree.
Fry Bread : a Native American family story by Told in lively and powerful verse, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family.
The Proudest Blue : A story of hijab and family by A powerful story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab --a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. An uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.
Mommy's Khimar by Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life. A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book.
The Day You Begin by A poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.
Haste to Rise : a Remarkable Experience of Black Education during Jim Crow by Between 1910 and the mid-1920s, more than sixty black students from the South bravely traveled north to Ferris Institute, a small, mostly white school in Big Rapids, Michigan. Haste to Rise is a book about the incredible resiliency and breathtaking accomplishments of those students. There is also an in-depth look into the life and work of the Institute's founder, Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, a racial justice pioneer who created educational opportunities for women, international students, and African Americans.
The Women of the Copper Country by An inspiring historical novel about "America's Joan of Arc" Annie Clements--the courageous woman who started a rebellion by leading a strike against the largest copper mining company in the world. This novel is an authentic and moving historical portrait of the lives of the men and women of the early 20th century labor movement, and of a turbulent, violent political landscape that may feel startlingly relevant to today.
Teaching in Nursing : A guide for faculty, 6e by This book prepares you for the day-to-day challenges of teaching future nurses for practice in today's rapidly evolving healthcare system. Recommended by NLN for comprehensive CNE® Exam prep, this insightful text is the only one of its kind to cover all three components of teaching: instruction, curriculum, and evaluation. You'll benefit from the expert guidance on such key issues as curriculum and test development, diverse learning styles, the redesign of healthcare systems, and advances in technology and information.
Downsizing : Confronting our possessions in later life by As life unfolds, things tend to accumulate. When older adults undergo health, residential, and marital changes, they will face a reckoning with their lifelong store of possessions which are special, ordinary, and forgotten. Drawing on in-depth interviews with recent movers in over a hundred diverse U.S. households, this book analyzes the downsizing process and what it says about the meaning and management of possessions.