New Releases by Ann Morris

During the late 1920s and early 1930s, archaeologists Earl and Ann Axtell Morris discovered an abundance of sandals from the Basketmaker II and III through Pueblo III periods while excavating rockshelters in northeastern Arizona. These densely twined sandals made of yucca yarn were intricately crafted and elaborately decorated, and Earl Morris spent the next 25 years overseeing their analysis, description, and illustration. This is the first full published report on this unusual find, which remains one of the largest collections of sandals in Southwestern archaeology. This monograph offers an integrated archaeological and technical study of the footwear, providing for the first time a full-scale analysis of the complicated weave structures they represent. Following an account by anthropologist Elizabeth Ann Morris of her parents' research, textile authority Ann Cordy Deegan gives an overview of prehistoric Puebloan sandal types and of twined sandal construction techniques, revealing the subtleties distinguishing Basketmaker sandals of different time periods. Anthropologist Kelley Ann Hays-Gilpin then discusses the decoration of twined sandals and speculates on the purpose of such embellishment.

You may think you know about dysfunctional families, but young Amy MacKay's family gives the concept new meaning. "My family's anchors had torn loose, and our boat was adrift. I had no one to rely on but myself." Enter her madhouse world and prepare for the ride of a lifetime. This novel is a heartwarming story about a friendship between a young Black girl and a young white girl. Awakening Amy channels Flannery O'Connor and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. It is written with surprising twists that make it a page-turner. It provides the reader with moments in which to chuckle as Amy tries to understand the crazy world around her. This mid-20th century, coming of age flashback is eye-opening and entertaining.

"Who makes adoption a success? We do: the kids and parents in the new family as we change shape to accommodate each other." With more than 70 real life stories, revealing moments of vulnerability and moments of joy, this book provides an authentic insight into adoption. These stories take the reader on a journey through every stage of the adoption process, from making the initial decision to adopt to hearing from adoptees, and offer an informative and emotive account of the reality of families' experiences along the way. It includes chapters on adopting children of all ages as well as sibling groups; adopting as a single parent; adopting as a same sex couple; adopting emotionally and physically abused children; the nightmare of adoption breaking down; contact with birth parents; tracing and social media and more. Adopting: Real Life Stories will be an informative and refreshing read for adopters, potential adopters, professionals and all those whose lives have in some way been touched by adoption or want to know more about it.

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Ignite is about you catching fire with meaning - meaning that leads to to take courageous action. It will ask you to pause and reflect on words from others' lives and to find inspiration in them.

A Clinical Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders provides primary care health care providers and pediatricians the inclusive, yet succinct, material they need to immediately evaluate and support their patients. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a wide and sometimes confusing presentation, and this text covers the recognition, evaluation, and multi-disciplinary approach to the management of ASD. Readers will benefit not only from the brief review of the biology and demographics of autism, but also from its common sense approach and practical suggestions for clinical settings. A companion website features the fully searchable text and printable patient handouts.

This title provides primary care health care providers with information for the recognition, evaluation, and multidisciplinary approach to the management of autistic spectrum disorders, which have a wide and sometimes confusing presentation.

The author says this fine collection, her first, comes from my heart as well as my mind. In it, Ms. (Morant) Morris reveals a strong relationship with her God, the power of her faith, and her undeniable sincerity of expression. The result is a collection of verse that is inspirational and uplifting.

A complete guide to the side–effects and treatments – both conventional and alternative – for endometriosis, from a respected name in the field who also suffers from endometriosis. Endometriosis is a debilitating reproductive and immunological disease that affects 7–10 million American women each year. The disease occurs when the same kind of tissue that lines the walls of the uterus grows outside the uterus in the pelvic cavity or some other area of the body, usually significantly affecting the woman's fertility and often causing pelvic pain. And as with any condition that affects fertility, the results are often emotional and psychological as well as physical. As someone who suffers from endometriosis, and who has connections to a wide network of healthcare professionals, Morris is the perfect person to guide sufferers through diagnosis, treatment and living well with the condition. Like the previous titles in our successful Living Well series, this book will offer a holistic approach to living with the disease. The author will offer strategies for coping with the psychological aspects of endometriosis, including how best to tell others about the condition; treatment options including alternative and complementary treatment plans; dealing with infertility; and weighing the hysterectomy option. The author will draw on her relationship with fellow sufferers as well as medical professionals to help readers, making this the most comprehensive guide to endometriosis available. Kerry–Ann Morris was diagnosed with endometriosis in 1999. Since then she has become one of the most active members of the endometriosis community, and has started an outreach website for the disease. She has relationships with many fellow sufferers and experts in the medical community, making her the perfect author for a book on holistic treatment.

My family has always been interested in politics. I inherited this interest from my father, who devoured the newspaper every night and was always well informed. My mother's interest never waned until a series of strokes eroded her memory. So it was natural for me to maintain an interest in current events. My small book is about four fictional characters who join the Marines and then are caught up in the current war in Iraq. If my political interest shines through, well, I don't apologize for that. I tried, however, to be fairminded. I have followed the war for years, and in fact have several scrapbooks packed with information about it. I have read the 9/11 report. So, after reading, listening, and studying, I decided to fashion a story that may interest the readers. In any case, I went forward with this and found the experience of following my four friends enjoyable and cathartic at the same time. I hope the reader does as well.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, lifestyles, culture, and current issues of the Dominican Republic.

Introduces Steve Plaut, an elementary school principal, describing what he does during the school day and how he interacts with other staff and students.

Introduces Michael Miller, an elementary school gym teacher, describing what he does during the school day and how he interacts with other staff and students.

An African American grandmother relates family and cultural history to her grandson in their Queens, New York, apartment as she tells of growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. Includes a recipe and the words to Amazing Grace.

A Shoshone grandmother relates family and cultural history to her granddaughter as they share their daily tasks on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Includes a recipe, craft, and activities.

A grandmother shares traditions and values with her three grandchildren by taking them to her childhood haunts. Includes a recipe for blueberry pie and tips on having a teddy bear party.

Provides instructions and materials for making a variety of books, from some that are very simple to more complex pop-up and origami books.

Leveled reader, or reading recovery, for tutoring students at the first and second reading grade level. Uses onomatopoeia to describe the sounds of big machines.

This photo essay shows families from all over the world. Simple text reinforces names for family members.

This is a book of real life stories of adopters which takes the reader through every stage of the adoption process starting with the moment when they decide that adoption is the right option for them to the stories of adoptees brought up by adoptive parents. In between, the book looks at all the different types of adoption that are carried out.

Discusses teamwork and how team members working together as a group cooperate to get the job done.

Photographs of grandmothers around the world depict a positive look at the relationship between grandmothers and grandchildren.

Do you use tools? Sure you do, anytime you eat with a spoon or drink with a straw or write with a pen! A French chef flipping crepes with her spatula; Salvadoran fishers mending nets with their marlinespikes; an American girl carving a jack-o'-lantern with a knife -- in every country of the world, people of all ages use tools to make their lives easier.

A comparative look at the lives of two cats - one in New York City, one in Paris, France.

Describes the experience of ice skating, from lacing up your very first skates to putting on a show.

This portrait provides a look at the people, places, and events, that have shaped Leawood into its own special spirit and identity.

Illustrations and simple text describe all kinds of shoes--some for dancing, walking, playing, some for snow or ice, some made of wood or cloth.