Author: JEDIDIAH. MORSEPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033708125
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY
Author: JEDIDIAH. MORSEPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033708125
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Author: Sherman AlexiePublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316219304
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Public Library Governance
Author: Edward Abbott-HalpinPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110533324
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.
Next Chapter Book Club
Author: Thomas R. FishPublisher:
ISBN: 9781890627799
Category : Book clubs (Discussion groups)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to starting and running a Next Chapter Book Club for people with intellectual disabilities, that explains how to find and train volunteer facilitators, attract members, and select books, and includes samples of forms, reports, and surveys, which are also on the accompanying CD-ROM.
The Directory of Directories
Author: Embedded Business Librarianship for the Public Librarian
Author: Barbara A. AlvarezPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838914810
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Loaded with recommended practices for increasing engagement and developing courses and programs for business owners, professionals, and job seekers in the community, this book points the way towards making the library an integral part of the business community in ways that are realistic and sustainable.
Communicating with and about People with Disabilities
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communication devices for people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 2
Book Description
Public Library Laws
Author: Washington (State)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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