New Titles Tuesday, April 16

In the past week 19 titles added to the library’s collection, below is just a sample. Click on a link for more information.

Academic writing and dyslexia : a visual guide to writing at university /Adrian J. Wallbank.
This book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition specifically tailored to the needs of dyslexic students in higher education.

The Dead Sea scrolls : Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts with English translations /edited by James H. Charlesworth with F.M. Cross.
Forty-four scholars from Canada, Germany, Israel, the United States, and other countries serve as subeditors in this critical text and English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Demarginalizing voices : commitment, emotion, and action in qualitative research /edited by Jennifer M. Kilty, Maritza Felices-Luna, and Sheryl C. Fabian.
This book focuses on scholar’s personal stories about their research with Aboriginal peoples, sex workers, the dead and dying, women and men in prison, women and men released from prison, and the homeless and the hospitalized. A must read for those interested in qualitative research.

Figure drawing : design and invention /Michael Hampton.
This practical book emphasizes a simplified understanding of surface anatomy, in order to clarify the mechanics of the figure, facilitate invention, and ultimately create a skill-set that can be successfully applied to other media.

Gender in cross-cultural perspective /edited by Caroline B. Brettell and Carolyn F. Sargent.
This volume introduces anthropological approaches to and perspectives on gender. It combines theoretically and ethnographically based essays in order to examine gender roles and ideology around the world.

Hired! : the job-hunting/career-planning guide /Michael Stebleton.
A practical, life-career planning guide for students in developing an ongoing, flexible portfolio of information about themselves and work in order to prepare them for an ever-changing world. The workbook approach and step-by-step exercises will keep students focused on the critical issues–self-developed goals, action plans, and execution of those plans.

Indigenous peoples atlas of Canada =Atlas des peuples autochtones du Canada.
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, in partnership with Canada’s national Indigenous organizations, has created a groundbreaking four-volume atlas that shares the experiences, perspectives, and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The series explores themes of language, demographics, economy, environment and culture, with in-depth coverage of treaties and residential schools, these are stories of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, told in detailed maps and rich narratives.

Introduction to health informatics : a Canadian perspective /Christo El Morr.
This textbook unpacks health informatics from a uniquely Canadian perspective. The author identifies how health informatics influences and affects a range of Canadian healthcare stakeholders including populations, patients, doctors, nurses, managers, clinicians, and government.

Schools as communities : educational leadership, relationships, and the eternal value of Christian schooling / James L. Drexler.
This book blends together a crisscrossing of ideas and references pertinent to educational leadership and philosophical underpinnings within Christian schools. The author seeks to integrate relevant educational/leadership theory and research into their writings while providing a biblical perspective to the theories and practices espoused.

A short course in teaching reading : practical techniques for building reading power /Beatrice S. Mikulecky.
This revision of the classical practical handbook “A Short Course in Teaching Reading Skills” combines reading theory with practical classroom application. An invaluable resource to the reading teacher, teacher-in-training, or administrator who wants to stress quality reading comprehension instruction.