This book gives girls information on: Your Body; things you should know, Fashion Flash; What's Hot, What's Not, Ingenious and Influential Women, Record-Setting Sports Special, and Girl Talk; about dating

Examines a girl-focused perspective on achievements, activities, and interests of girls around the world.

Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect current developments in the field, this text is designed to provide the beginning student of library and information science with an overview of the most important tools for general reference work and the concepts and theory behind today's reference services. The 21 chapters are divided into two parts. The first 11 chapters deal with concepts and theory and are topical. They cover such areas as ethical aspects of reference services, reference interview, the principles and goals of library instruction, bibliographic control and search strategies, training and continuing education for reference staff, the evaluation of reference services, and the management of these services. In many cases, specific applications in different types of libraries are pointed out. Expanded coverage of electronic reference service is provided by two full chapters devoted to basic principles and current trends in this area. A separate chapter covers unique approaches to reference service for special groups. Part 2 describes the general principles and sources for selecting and evaluating reference tools and the principles for building a reference collection. The remaining chapters discuss the characteristics and uses of particular types of reference tools. This new edition describes a greater number of titles of each type as well as the formulation of strategies for the effective use of specific sources or groups of sources. Scenarios in particular library settings conclude each chapter, offering realistic reference questions and appropriate search strategies. Throughout the text, boxes are used to highlight specific issues, concepts and search strategies that underlie contemporary reference services. Selected important sources for further reading are listed at the end of each chapter. This text presents the essential theory and practical knowledge necessary for an initial reference course. Its broad scope and organizational clarity should benefit students and practitioners alike.

A family therapist and her daughter share tips and advice on creating and maintaining a healthy relationship during the teenage years. The special and loving bond between mothers and daughters doesn’t have to vanish with the onset of the teenage years. Listen to Judy Ford and her teenage daughter, Amanda, as they discuss issues that often lead to conflict. Learn how you can solve problems and grow closer to each other as a result. Praise for Between Mother and Daughter “Written with honesty, insight, and love. Judy and Amanda Ford take turns giving inspiring advice and practical tips on how other mothers and daughters can quit fighting and start cherishing each other.” —Carol Weston, author of Girltalk and For Girls Only “This sweet-hearted book creates a wonderful healing bridge between mothers and their teenage daughters.” —Daphne Rose Kingma, author of True Love and Finding Ture Love “This uniquely written book is an excellent resource for those seeking to enhance the lines of communication and understanding between mothers and daughters.” —Sean Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens “The book is jointly written, and the authors explore such issues as trust and freedom, talking about difficult subjects, and avoiding guilt trips, with a major emphasis on finding ways to stay connected even when disagreements arise . . . . Good reading for both mothers and daughters.” —Library Journal “There are also exercises for mothers and daughters to do together and suggestions on how to start difficult discussions. A valuable tool, it should be on the bookshelf of every girl and every mother as they navigate the complex and touchy teen years.” —Booklist

YA. ALA Notable book. Talks about and to girls in our culture.

Written for activists and educators, this cultural critique of female body image discusses the topic as it relates to sports, fashion, advertising, and propaganda, and offers practical strategies for those willing to fight unhealthy or unrealistic female images in society. Original. Tour.

From the experts at "Information Please" and the editors of "Time" magazine comes this comprehensive assembly of incredible facts and statistics on just about anything--famous people, demographic data, geography, history, and more. From global trends to election results, all the up-to-the-minute facts, dates, and information one needs. 32-page color insert.