The World Through Picture Books

The World Through Picture Books

Author: IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789077897805

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"The World Through Picture Books (WTPB) is a programme of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section in collaboration with IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Children's Librarians all over the world understand how important picture books in both traditional and digital formats are for children, for their development, cultural identity and as a springboard into learning to read for themselves. The idea behind the World Through Picture Books was to create a selection of picture books from around the world that have been recommended by librarians, as a way of celebrating and promoting the languages, cultures and quality of children's book publishing globally. The 3rd edition highlights 530 picture books, from 57 countries and featuring 37 languages. It is fully digital and the catalogue as well as a poster and bookmark can be downloaded free of charge." --


The Latke who Couldn't Stop Screaming

The Latke who Couldn't Stop Screaming

Author: Lemony Snicket

Publisher: McSweeney's

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932416879

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"Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children's author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights."--back cover.


Operating Systems and Middleware

Operating Systems and Middleware

Author: Max Hailperin

Publisher: Max Hailperin

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 0534423698

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By using this innovative text, students will obtain an understanding of how contemporary operating systems and middleware work, and why they work that way.


We Have a Dream

We Have a Dream

Author: Mya-Rose Craig

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1647007097

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Thirty young environmental activists share their dreams with voice of a generation Mya-Rose Craig Indigenous people and people of color are disproportionately affected by climate change. And yet they are underrepresented within the environmental movement. But not anymore. Written by the extraordinary environmental and campaigner for equal rights Mya-Rose Craig—aka Birdgirl—this book profiles 30 young environmental activists who are Indigenous people or people of color, from communities on the frontline of global climate change. Each speaks to the diverse set of issues they are fighting for, from water conservation, to deforestation, to indigenous rights, and shares their dream . . . A dream for climate justice. A dream for a healthy planet. A dream for a fairer world, for all. This is the first book from Craig, who shared a stage with Greta Thunberg in 2019’s climate strikes. US-based activists profiled include Marshallese ocean activist Litokne Kabua; @ThisIsZeroHour founder Zanagee Artis; indigenous rights activists Thomas Tonatiuh Lopez Jr., and Caitlyn Baikie; climate justice activist Rebeca Sabnam, and clean water activist Autumn Peltier.


Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology

Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology

Author: James E. Barrett

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-12-24

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 3030353621

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Celebrating 100 years of HEP, this volume will discuss key pharmacological discoveries and concepts of the past 100 years. These discoveries have dramatically changed the medical treatment paradigms of many diseases and these concepts have and will continue to shape discovery of new medicinies. Newly evolving technologies will similarly be discussed as they will shape the future of the pharmacology and, accordingly, medical therapy.


The Smoke of the Gods

The Smoke of the Gods

Author: Eric Burns

Publisher: Temple University Press

Published: 2006-10-06

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781592134823

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From the author of The Spirits of America, an energetic history of tobacco use.