New Releases by Sally Lee

The first year of practice can be a particularly challenging time for NQSWs. The Assessed and Supported year in Employment (ASYE) is primarily concerned with supporting NQSWs to establish you on the first rung of your professional career. The expectation is that knowledge and skills gained in qualifying education are consolidated and that new knowledge and skills are developed in practice relevant to the employment setting. Focusing in on the transition from study to work and what professionalism looks like in practice, this book has been designed to help you get a true sense of what it''s like to work within today''s health care system. It''s been written in conjunction with Social Work Managers, Service Users and NQSWs themselves to provide a detailed and balanced assessment of what it''s like to work as a social worker and tests you on key areas you''ll be assessed on throughout the ASYE.

Yosef, Yolanda and Yara are three yaks in the Yunnan who are traded to the Yukon for three Yamahas. The Yukon uses the yak''s art of yodeling to boost tourist trade. Number 25 in a series of ABC alliterative stories, "Yukon''s Yodeling Yaks" emphasizes each letter "y" or "Y" with a bold font. Children will enjoy the fun story while learning the many uses of the letter "Y" and finding the hidden letter in each picture.

"The use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) overlaps with crucial dynamic DNA methylation waves taking place during gametogenesis and embryonic development. A number of studies have shown that ART procedures are associated with alterations in embryo development and epigenetic marks. Folic acid supplements have been proposed to be beneficial in preventing embryonic and epigenetic defects in normal and ART-conceived pregnancies, but further dose and mechanistic studies are still required. The goals of the thesis were to use a mouse model to: 1) examine effects of diets supplemented with different levels of folic acid on embryonic development in naturally cycling outbred CF1 mice often used as controls in ART experiments, 2) examine effects of folic acid supplemented diets on the methylation of two imprinted and one non-imprinted gene in the context of ART, and 3) attempt to improve embryo culture conditions by the addition of the growth factor granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to prevent negative impacts of ART not corrected with folic acid. For the first goal, naturally mating mice were fed a control diet containing the daily required intake (DRI) of folic acid for mice (CD) or a moderate dose folic acid supplemented diet containing 4-fold the DRI (4FASD). Embryos and placentas were collected at mid-gestation. Both CD and 4FASD groups showed similar rates of embryonic abnormalities, 4.8% and 4.6% respectively. Pregnancy outcomes between the females on CD or 4FASD were not significantly different. For the second goal, females were exposed to three different folic acid diets (CD, 4FASD, 10FASD), ART was performed, and placentas from female embryos were selected for DNA methylation analysis of a non-imprinted gene, Casz1, and two imprinted genes, Nnat and Gnas. DNA methylation of Casz1 was not affected by ART or either dose of folic acid supplementation. DNA methylation of Nnat was not affected by ART or folic acid supplementation, however the increase in DNA methylation variance due to ART showed evidence of correction with both doses of folic acid supplementation. For Gnas, ART resulted in a decrease in mean DNA methylation and an increase in DNA methylation variance for both regions analyzed, and both changes were partially corrected by the 4FASD. For the third goal, an ART protocol was designed to combine both folic acid supplementation of mothers and GM-CSF in the embryo culture medium. Adjusting the hormone doses to the weight of the mice for the superovulation process increased the number of oocytes ovulated. Washing the mineral oil increased both the in vitro fertilization (IVF) and in vitro development (IVD) rates. The third goal, however, was not further pursued due to poor in vivo development following embryo transfer attributed to issues with the mineral oil. Taken together, this study shows that the CD diet is sufficient for normal development of offspring in naturally cycling CF1 mice, ART affects imprinted and non-imprinted genes differently, and mouse ART protocols can often require optimization. The study provides further evidence that moderate folic acid supplementation, similar to the doses used in human pregnancies, can only partially correct altered DNA methylation associated with ART, suggesting that further efforts are required to improve factors such as embryo culture conditions, including pursuing the use of promising growth factors such as GM-CSF"--

Wilbur Wolf worries when the winter wind whistles wildly through the willows in the Wyoming wilderness. Number 23 in a series of ABC alliterative stories, "Wilbur Wolf" emphasizes each letter "w" or "W" with a bold font. Children will enjoy the fun story while learning the many uses of the letter "W" and finding the hidden letter in each picture.

Why is it important to wash your food and hands? What are bacteria? When should food be placed into the refrigerator? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can make sure your food is safe to eat.

In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The uneducated daughter of sharecroppers researched, invented, tested, refined, and marketed her way to becoming a self-made millionaire! Historic photos fortify this inspiring rags-to-riches story.

Independence Day is about more than just picnics and fireworks. It is a time to celebrate the birth or our nation. Readers will learn the proud history of the founding of the United States and find out what that means for Americans today.

Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement in the mid-1900s. His holiday honors this man who continues to inspire Americans to work toward equality more than 50 years after his death. Readers will learn about Martin Luther King Jr., the holiday named for him, and how they can continue to promote and celebrate equality today.

What information is safe to share online? Why are screen names important? What are chat rooms and search engines? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can stay safe online.

Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine''s Day.

Introduces the history and traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday, including the original fall harvest celebration, how it became an official U.S. holiday, and how people celebrate it today.

Introduces the history and traditions of the Halloween holiday, including the story behind the holiday and how people celebrate it today.

Find out the facts on favorite holidays and their early traditions. Children can compare how the holiday they celebrate today is different from the past.

The intrepid travellers ventured once more into the world, this time to the Kingdom of Morocco; the land of crowded souks, soaring mosques, and snow-capped mountains overlooking the dusty deserts. They have sampled Moroccan cuisine, seen the local craftsmen, and wondered at the intricate geometric tiles adorning riads and palaces. Once experienced, all it takes is the smell of the intense spice ras el hanout wafting across the breeze to instantly transport the travellers across time and space to this ancient North African kingdom.

This is a story about child sexual abuse. It is told through the eyes of a pink stuffed bunny. The story was created to help children deal with this type of abuse and the steps they can take to overcome the fear, anger, shame and remorse that comes along with sexual abuse. It is also a good tool for parents, teachers, and professionals who are looking for tools to help children deal with this type of abuse.

This is a compilation of Sally O. Lee''s illustrations from various rejected covers to web site work. These are done in a variety of mediums including oils, watercolor, pen and ink, and digital.

"Introduces young readers to Iguanodon, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery"--

"Introduces young readers to Allosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and fossil discovery."--

This is a story about Francis the witch who does not like Halloween. She is the announcer of this special day. She dreams about being something else like a beautiful princess. It is a story about joy and acceptance.

"Introduces young readers to Ankylosaurus, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle"--

Describes how knights were trained in the Middle Ages, the armor they wore, and how they held tournaments to display their skills, and looks at knighthood in modern times.

Explains what are kings and queens.

Explains how people become princes and princesses and what they do in those roles, and identifies famous members of royal families from around the world.

Simple text and color photographs provide an introduction to castles and palaces.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of George W. Bush"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and examples of healthy snack choices"--

You''re hungry. What should you eat? With MyPlate and Healthy Eating, it''s easy to decide. Find out where protein come from, why we need protein, and how many servings you need each day.

"Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the dairy group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices"--

Give kids the confidence of knowing how to stay safe. Easy to follow safety rules and nonthreatening text ease the fears and confusion that can arise from everyday situations.