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Our Father Creator Who Art in Heaven...: Negotiating Patriarchal Language in Religion and Feminism

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Sample Throughout her adult life, Heather had periodically struggled to reconcile being both a Catholic and a feminist. Her sister, who had left the church, often smirked, “I just don’t get it. You are a feminist, an LGBTQ+ ally, and a pro-choice supporter—and a Catholic? One of the most patriarc...

First Impressions on First Dates: A Case Study Exploring Nonverbal Cues and Dating

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Sample Nonverbal communication follows the same sender/receiver orientation as other forms of communication. The receiver of nonverbal messages is evaluating these signals for meaning. Receivers are trying to make accurate judgments about what the messages say about the sender, the situation, and...

Becoming a Real Family: Turning Points and Competing Discourses in Stepfamilies

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Sample Lonnie was lugging the last of her clothes down the stairs. The large trunk made a loud “thump!” as she dragged it down the worn steps. “Which of you kids is making all that racket?” her mother, Gail, called brightly. Lonnie smiled to herself. Even though she was 18 years old and off to co...

ESL for Parents of Elementary School Children: English Skills to Advocate for Your Child's Success

Author(s): Marley Cervantes, Savyonne Steindler

The goal of this book is to help English-learning parents become effective advocates for their children. The content has been arranged around tasks that will help parents not only to interact with school staff and teachers but also to engage in their children’s education. Each chapter includes inter...

Majoring in Psychology: A Realistic Preview of School and Work

Author(s): Cynthia L. S. Pury, Fred S. Switzer III, Peggy J. Tyler

Psychology is the sixth most popular undergraduate major in the U.S, with almost half a million majors on college campuses across the country. But do new students really understand what psychology majors study and accomplish? Do they know what jobs they will be prepared for with their degree? Do the...