New Releases by Deborah Davis

For teachers looking for a modern and refreshing approach to the teaching of handwriting, Modern Cursive Today offers many new and innovative features. Each of these are integrated with a sound and practical series of exercises guaranteed to ensure that every student enjoys success in this most important of subjects. The books contain fun and interesting activities that will keep even the upper primary students hooked into handwriting.

The subject of John Singer Sargent''s most famous painting was twenty-three-year-old New Orleans Creole Virginie Gautreau, who moved to Paris and quickly became the "it girl" of her day. A relative unknown at the time, Sargent won the commission to paint her; the two must have recognized in each other a like-minded hunger for fame. Unveiled at the 1884 Paris Salon, Gautreau''s portrait generated the attention she craved-but it led to infamy rather than stardom. Sargent had painted one strap of Gautreau''s dress dangling from her shoulder, suggesting either the prelude to or the aftermath of sex. Her reputation irreparably damaged, Gautreau retired from public life, destroying all the mirrors in her home. Drawing on documents from private collections and other previously unexamined materials, and featuring a cast of characters including Oscar Wilde and Richard Wagner, Strapless is a tale of art and celebrity, obsession and betrayal.

Black Students'' Perceptions documents and addresses what it means to be a black person getting an education in a predominantly white university."--Jacket.

本书是一本以美国学者为主对当代中国的研究论著,它以社会调查为基础,对中国城市的消费现象和消费方式变迁进行了社会学分析。

New mothers need sound and supportive information on infant care, and this companion book to Baby & Me is designed to guide them through the especially difficult experience of dealing with a baby in his or her first year. The reality of giving birth in today''s society means shorter hospital stays, which deprive women of sufficient time to learn the ropes of motherhood. Written with care and concern for accessible content, El mejor comienzo is an easy-to-use resource during these first crucial months of child development. Madres nuevas necesitan información sensata y compasiva sobre el cuidado de bebés, y este manual que complementa el libro Baby & Me se diseña a guiarlas a través de la experiencia difícil de atender al bebé durante su primer año. La realidad de ser madre en la sociedad de hoy significa una estancia más breve en el hospital, que priva a las mujeres del tiempo suficiente para aprender lo básico de la maternidad. Escrito con atención e interés por contenido accesible, El mejor comienzo es un recurso fácil de usar para los primeros meses del desarrollo infantil.

One of a series of 12 books designed to help parents and teachers assist young children in developing readiness skills in reading, handwriting and mathematics. The series includes four progressive levels for each area of learning with three books at each level. An activity card is included in each book. The activities are suitable for ages three to seven. This book focuses on strengthening readiness skills for working mathematically. This book introduces the numerals 1 and 2, the concept of ''the same'', labelling and categorising, conservation of the first two numerals and matching patterns and opposites. A list of specific skills to be developed and general teaching instructions are given at the front of the book. Additional revision and extension activities are listed inside the back cover.

Designed to aid children in middle and upper primary school to develop their handwriting and literacy skills. Consists of an alphabetical listing of frequently used words, and vocabulary extension and word-awareness exercises. Includes a centre lift-out of alphabet cards, teaching notes, objectives and a pupil profile checklist. An extension of the ''Modern Cursive Beginner''s Dictionary''. The authors are experienced teachers.

Handwriting practice in Queensland modern cursive is linked with topics in other curriculum areas, and quizzes for students to help self-evaluation. With a pupil profile to date handwriting achievements, instructions for teachers and parents, and removable desk reference of letter-forms for children.

A Stanford University Press classic.