multiracial perspectives after-school imperfection

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Aaron Douglas: African American Modernist

Yale University Press, 2007

In paintings, murals, and book illustrations, Aaron Douglas (1899–1979) produced the most powerful visual legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, prompting the philosopher and writer Alain Locke to dub him the “father of Black American art.” Working from a politicized concept of personal identity and a utopian vision of the future, the artist made a lasting impact on American art history and on the nation’s cultural heritage. ...

Wabi Sabi Simple: Create beauty. Value imperfection. Live deeply.

7 reviews
Richard R. Powell

Adams Media, 2004

Life After Wabi Sabi
If I could personaly thank Mr. Richard Powell, for the imence amount of good his work has done for me, I most certainly would. The fluid writing and insightful message of Wabi Sabi Simple has helped me put my life back on track. I can now enjoy life as it passes, each moment is worth more, I no longer worry about small things to the point at which i can no longer enjoy the good. Alot of the ...

Contexts of Teaching: Methods for Middle and High School Instruction

2 reviews
Jesus Garcia, Elizabeth Spalding, ...

Prentice Hall, 2000

I'm not sure why the other reviewer took such a dislike to this book.
Okay, I am sitting in the library right now and loving this book so much that I wanted to weigh in on it at Amazon. It is the fifth book like this that I have read and it is the best of the lot so I just wanted to share my opinion. About me: I am a fifth year HS science teacher who is okay at teaching but really unhappy with my planning and how to motivate the students. I turn to these ...

Classrooms Under the Influence: Addicted Families/Addicted Students

1 review
Richard R. Powell, Stanley J. Zehm, ...

Corwin Press, 1995

Useful tool.
The issue addressed here has created much pain and disorganization in families. The book's importance lies in the authors' unique and excellent insights into the internal dynamics of individuals involved in substance abuse, and how those personal dynamics lock them into old and unfulfillable expectations. For anyone involved in treating the abuser, it provides critical guildelines for ...

Wabi Sabi For Writers: Find Inspiration. Respect Imperfection. Create Peerless Beauty.

2 reviews
Richard R. Powell

Adams Media, 2006

An invaluable and inspirational tool
Wabi Sabi for Writers is a philosophical source of inspiration for intermediate to advanced writers. Author Richard Powell, who studied at the Kootenay School of Writing under such acclaimed authors as Margaret Atwood and David McFadden, Wabi Sabi for Writers emphasizes that while perfection is great to strive for, the struggle to create flawless beauty is in essence a false idea in an imperfect ...

Multiracial Couples: Black & White Voices (Understanding Families series)

2 reviews
Paul C. Rosenblatt, Terri Karis, ...

Sage Publications, Inc, 1995

Thank You!!!
I am the white partner an interracial relationship, and the mother of a beautiful biracial daughter. I came across this book years ago in my college library, and I loved it so much that I special ordered a copy of it through a local bookstore. I would just like to say thank you to the authors for writing it! Thank you... ...for not stereotyping, analyzing, or otherwise trying to dissect ...

Field Experience: Strategies for Exploring Diversity in Schools
Richard R. Powell, Jesus Garcia, ...

Prentice Hall, 1995

Upon completing this book and engaging in its various activities, readers will become more sensitive to cultural issues surrounding their classroom curriculum and instruction. Based upon action research and constr uctivist principles, this book helps readers understand (1) how their own personal biographies relate to classroom instruction, (2) how unintentional cultural bias can greatly impact their studentsÕ willingness to learn, and (3) how ...

Don Quixote, USA/All in the Family/Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry/The Gift of the Deer/Brothers of the Sea ...
Richard Powell, Edwin O'Connor, ...

Reader's Digest Association., 1966

Five novels condensed into one volume.

Classroom Management: Perspectives on the Social Curriculum
Richard R. Powell, H. James McLaughlin, ...

Prentice Hall, 2000

This book provides ongoing activities to equip teachers with the ability to construct and refine their existing personal theories, philosophies, and metaphors for managing culturally diverse classrooms. The authors' unique approach of combining diversity issues with management issues challenges readers to conduct action research on a topic that brings the two themes together. Specific coverage of very practical aspects of classroom management ...

Cost and quality factors in parents' choice of after-school child care.: An article from: Journal of Consumer ...
Richard Widdows, Douglas R. Powell

American Council on Consumer Interests, 1990

This digital document is an article from Journal of Consumer Affairs, published by American Council on Consumer Interests on December 22, 1990. The length of the article is 3544 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. From the supplier: The child care choice ...

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