{"id":3331,"date":"2020-02-18T10:05:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T18:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2020-02-18T10:24:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T18:24:29","slug":"new-titles-tuesday-february-18-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/library\/2020\/02\/18\/new-titles-tuesday-february-18-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Titles Tuesday, February 18"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"In the past week 79 titles<\/strong> were added to the Norma Marion Alloway Library’s<\/strong> collection; below is a sample. Click on the link for more information.<\/p>\n

If a print title states that it is “In Storage”,\u00a0 place a “Hold” and the title will be ready during a week day in 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Check out these new titles today!<\/p>\n

\"\"The baby biochemist:\u00a0 RNA<\/strong><\/a> \/ Margo Alesund.
\n<\/strong>This series explores basic concepts of biochemistry so that parents and children of all ages can discover this invaluable field.<\/p>\n

Canadian federalism and Quebec sovereignty<\/strong><\/a> (TWU Author) \/ Christopher Edward Taucar.
\n<\/strong>In this comprehensive book on Canadian federalism, the author thoroughly examines the Quebec sovereignty issue in order to determine whether or not reasonable and substantial grounds exist justifying Quebec sovereignty in the context of contemporary Canada.<\/p>\n

The compassionate educator:\u00a0 understanding social issues and the ethics of care in Canadian schools<\/strong><\/a> (TWU Editor) \/ edited by Allyson Jule.
\n<\/strong>This title brings together leading academics to discuss the evolution of student diversity in contemporary Canadian classrooms. The author explores a wide range of student complexities, including matters such as mental health, Indigenous education, queer education, youth radicalization and extremism, disability, religious practice, ESL and refugee student support.<\/p>\n

\"\"A Hidden presence: \u00a0the Catholic imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien<\/a> \/ edited by Ian Boyd and Stratford Caldecott.
\n<\/strong>This title is a collection of essays exploring various aspects of Tolkien\u2019s writing, in particular its ability to hone in on that battle between good and evil. The essays speak to Tolkien\u2019s use Catholic imagery in the novels; his description of what makes a hero; his poetry; the intricate working of the symbolism of light and darkness in the Lord of the Rings.<\/p>\n

The price of a bargain: \u00a0the quest for cheap and the death of globalization<\/a> \/ Gordon Laird.
\n<\/strong>This title examines the true cost of bargain economy as an international economic crisis. The author traces the bargain from its humble dollar-store origins to its place as global juggernaut.<\/p>\n

Superforecasting: \u00a0the art and science of prediction<\/a> \/ Philip E. Tetlock, Dan Gardner.
\n<\/strong>This title offer a masterwork on prediction, drawing on decades of research and the results of a massive, government-funded forecasting tournament.\u00a0In addition, this title shows that good forecasting doesn\u2019t require powerful computers or arcane methods. It involves gathering evidence from a variety of sources, thinking probabilistically, working in teams, keeping score, and being willing to admit error and change course.<\/p>\n

\"\"Trumpocracy: the corruption of the American republic<\/a> \/ David Frum.
\n<\/strong>\u00a0Former White House speechwriter, and\u00a0Atlantic\u00a0<\/em>columnist and media commentator explains why President Trump has undermined our most important institutions in ways even the most critical media has missed.<\/p>\n

What is Islam?: \u00a0a comprehensive introduction<\/a> \/ Chris Horrie and Peter Chippindale.
\n<\/strong>This title is a solid introduction to Islam and explains the importance and complexities of this religion. Chapters speak on the origins of Islam, the Koranic law and how it is dispensed; a look at Islamic nations and their relative importance; examines the major events in the history of Islam; and, how Islamic sects and the rise of militant Islam in the 20th and 21st centuries.<\/p>\n

Where wisdom may be found: \u00a0the eternal purpose of Christian higher education<\/a> (TWU Contributors) \/ edited by Edward P. Meadors.
\n<\/strong>This title proposes that faith and learning are interrelated from the start through bringing together a faculty of twenty-seven accomplished voices from across curricula to celebrate each field\u2019s capacity for revealing wisdom from all corners of God\u2019s creative design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the past week 79 titles were added to the Norma Marion Alloway Library’s collection; below is a sample. Click on the link for more information. If a print title states that it is “In Storage”,\u00a0 place a “Hold” and the title will be ready during a week day in 24 hours. 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