Author: Margaret Ryan Publisher: Collins Educational ISBN: 9780007428892 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 24
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"Zara was getting ready for the school party, but she didn't want to wear her old dress. What she needed was a Fairy Godmother. Surely that wasn't too much to ask?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Fiona MacDonald Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137551305 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 199
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This book explores the ways in which notions of childhood are being influenced by a rapidly expanding consumer-media culture in the 21st Century. It has been argued that new stages of childhood are being created and defined by children’s role as consumers. The concept of ‘tween’, girls aged between 9 and 14, has generated the greatest debate. While the fantasy world of ‘tween’ offers girls a space to fashion a young, feminine identity it has been widely argued that the consumer-media’s messages pressure tween girls to consume and adopt highly sexualised appearances and behaviours. The author considers how the art of consumption for ‘tween’ girls is intrinsically linked with their desire for independence and belonging, and how their consumption is interwoven with other important social and cultural influences. The book will be of interest to scholars and students in the fields of Childhood and Youth Studies, Cultural Studies, Feminist and Women’s Studies and Sociology.
Author: Jonathan Scott Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0007186932 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 28
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"Elephants, rhinos and hippos are three of the largest animals on Earth. Where do they live? What do they eat? Why are they in danger?"--Back cover.
Author: John Haralson Hayes Publisher: ISBN: 9780334007043 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 400
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Intended as guide and textbook for those coming new to Old Testament study, and to provide clear directions for those puzzled by the complexity of the subject, this book sets out simply and clearly the basic issues, problems and methods of approach in current Old Testament scholarship. Dr Hayes begins by describing the development of the Hebrew Bible and how it came to exist in different canonical forms. After an account of the nature of textual criticism, he then gives a brief history of the development of Old Testament study and the problems faced by its pioneers. A full chapter is devoted to the use of form criticism in connection with the Old Testament literature, and then detailed attention is paid to each of its main categories: the Pentateuch, the historical books, Israelite prophecy, the Psalms, Israelite wisdom literature, and Jewish apocalyptic. Bibliographies are provided for each chapter, giving books for further study, and tables and summaries consolidate explanations which are notable for their lucidity. All technical terms are explained on their first appearance, and justice is done to views differing from those of the author.
Author: Us Conference of Catholic Bishops Publisher: ISBN: 9781601370853 Category : Languages : en Pages : 54
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In this thoughtful reflection, the bishops present a compelling explanation of how Catholic social teaching is central to keeping the Church strong and true to the gospel demand "to bring glad tidings to the poor." The work highlights the seven major themes of Catholic social teaching-from life and dignity of the human person to care for God's creation-and provides workable recommendations for incorporating the themes into all forms of Catholic education and formation.
Author: Margaret Ryan
Author: Fiona MacDonald
Author: Jean Baleyte
Author: Jonathan Scott
Author: Yosef Ben-Jochannan
Author: Mircea Eliade
Author: John Haralson Hayes
Author: Us Conference of Catholic Bishops
Author: William St. Clair Tisdall
Author: Geo Widengren