Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
In this landmark publication, social workers from Black and other Global Majority Communities showcase a rich and diverse collection of their essays, poems, stories and reflections, providing unique and spellbinding insights.
OUTLANDERS: Hidden narratives from social workers of colour (from Black & other Global Majority Communities) captures the silenced and suppressed voices of social work students, practitioners, managers and academics. It combines...
Author
Language
English
Description
As the world grapples with the complex impacts of COVID-19, this book provides an urgent critical exploration of how Social Work can and should respond to this global crisis. The book considers the ecological, epidemiological, ideological and political conditions which gave rise to the pandemic, before examining the ways that social work has responded in different nations across the Global North and Global South. This series of nation studies examine...
Author
Language
English
Description
From the leading magazine for metalworkers since 1898, Model Engineer, comes this curated collection of practical advice and useful tips anyone in the industry needs to know! Jam-packed with information that's as relevant today as it was during its original publication, spanning from the 1890s to the 1960s, Metalworkers' Hint and Tips include sections on lathes and lathe work, bench work, machine tools and accessories, electrical queries, and other...
Author
Language
English
Description
This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the 'Rural Industries Bureau' to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker, and it makes for a great addition to collections of antique literature...
5) Volunteer
Author
Language
English
Description
Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travelers and build your skills? International volunteering opens up all these opportunities and this book has all the advice you need to get there. Much more than just a resource directory, Volunteer is packed with invaluable information and full-color inspiration to get you planning...
Author
Language
English
Description
Have you found yourself wanting to help your local animal shelter by raising adoption rates or improving the level of care the animals receive, but could never figure out where to start or what you should do to make the most impact? Working to bring about a noticeable change in policies, especially if your initial goals are very ambitious, is never easy, but when, a determined group of people get together, they can make history.
This book was, written...
Author
Language
English
Description
Say hello to today's young & fun craft of macramé! Inside you'll find thirteen contemporary projects that dramatically update this vintage art. With savvy designs for accessories and home decor, Hello! Macramé shows you how to make fabulous knotted creations using colorful macramé craft cords. Macramé is easy to learn and requires no elaborate equipment or expensive materials. All you need are your fingers, some cord, and this book to get started...
8) Wool
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement...
9) Cotton
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement...
10) Silk
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement...
11) Nylon
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement...
Author
Language
English
Description
A child would enjoy an On the Construction Site Picture Book because many children find construction machinery interesting. Some children have seen construction trucks and construction workers in person by merely passing by a construction site. An On The Construction Site Picture Book would allow a child to relate what they see in the photos with what they may have seen before or will see in the future. Learning information about the construction...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Comment fait-on du travail social hors murs ?
La pratique du Travail Social Hors Murs (TSHM) se déploie au sein des collectivités locales au plus près de différents publics en situation de vulnérabilité. Peu connue, elle peut apparaître comme opaque aux yeux d'un observateur non averti. Les praticiens eux-mêmes rencontrent parfois des difficultés à expliciter leur propre action au quotidien. Afin de rendre compte de la finesse de l'exercice...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Did you know that one plane had 200 wings? That some planes have none? That helicopters can fly upside down when they loop the loop? Discover for yourself amazing facts about flying machines, from the earliest hot-air balloons to the latest computer-controlled aircrafts that can change shape as they fly, in this awesome book all about planes. With a cover designed to grab a child's attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately...
Author
Language
English
Description
This text contains a comprehensive treatise on blacksmithing and welding. Complete with detailed illustrations, helpful tips, and a wealth of useful information for the smith and welder, this text constitutes an invaluable reference tool for anyone occupied in the aforementioned practices, and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian metalworking literature. The chapters of this book include: Blacksmithing, Forge, Anvil, Tools,...
Author
Language
English
Description
What are the benefits of jewelry making Jewelry making is a lovely way to pass the time, and it is also a good choice when you want to foster a sense of creativity within yourself. People have worn jewelry since ancient time for the sake of beauty, religion, status and more, and as you make your own pieces, it is very easy for you to imbue them with your own personal meaning. Jewelry making allows to make rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants that...
Author
Language
English
Description
Bilingual Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Science. Raising a little genius? SCIENCE brings full-color photos of scientific tools and elements to your children. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never mix up an atom and a molecule again. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. In this Xist Kids English Spanish Bilingual Edition, the...
Author
Language
English
Description
Learn the inner workings of technology you see everyday. This book discusses how telescopes, electric motors, drones and race cards work. Who invented them and what were the developments over the years? How do they do what they do? What is the science behind them? Know the answers and more today. Start reading.
19) Ciencia
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
Spanish Language Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Science Raising a little genius? SCIENCE brings full-color photos of scientific tools and elements to your children. Each photo has a title beneath it so you'll never mix up an atom and a molecule again. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text...
Author
Language
English
Description
Saul Alinsky, according to Time Magazine in 1970, was a "prophet of power to the people," someone who "has possibly antagonized more people... than any other living American." People Power introduces the major organizers who adopted and modified Alinsky's vision across the United States:
-Fred Ross, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the Community Service Organization and National Farm Workers Association
-Nicholas von Hoffman and the Woodlawn Organization
-Tom...
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 30 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion