Literacy Resources

Yankee Colors: The Glory Years of the Mantle Era is an intimate pictorial history featuring rare and unpublished color photographs of the Yankees from the golden age of the celebrated baseball team. Yankee Colors tells the story of the legendary period from 1949 to 1964 when New York baseball was supreme and the New York Yankees were in the World Series almost every year. Now, this glorious period of Yankees history is captured through the intimate lens of famed sports photographer Marvin Newman. He was one of the only sports photographers of the time shooting in color and capturing the Yankee greats such as Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Casey Stengel, and Yogi Berra. Images of regular season games, pennant races, World Series competition, and Yankee Stadium are included. This book is a must for every Yankee and baseball fan, with behind-the-scenes moments and photos of the greatest baseball icons of the time.

Covering the last years of the Yankees’ golden age, 1949 through 1964, former Sports Illustrated photographer Newman’s images, many shot in color before it was routine to do so, are transfixing. Whether capturing the players, the game, the locker room, or the fans, Newman’s details and nuance took sports photography to a new level and are also valuable as social documentation of an era that didn’t seemed so imbued with character at the time. Silverman’s (former editor, Sport magazine) considerable and heartfelt text is the perfect complement to the images. For all public libraries. - Margaret Heilbrun, Gilles Renaud - Library Journal

Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing is the biography of a community and a portrait of its people. Although Makaha is a small, isolated town on the Western coast of Oahu, it has produced some of the most intriguing Hawaiians of the twentieth century: world-class surfers Buffalo Keaulana and his sons Rusty and Brian; beautiful skin diver and surfing pro Rell Sunn; and larger than life singer and songwriter Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. What connects them is a love for their culture, their people, and various kinds of water sports. Fierce Heart combines stories of exciting big wave surfing competitions, dramatic water rescues, deep friendships, and touching family portraits with a look at the history and origins of one of the world’s most thrilling extreme sports.

“Fierce Heart is a memorable collection of stories about a unique place and a cast of characters that truly define modern Hawaiian culture and the spirit of aloha.”–Shaun Tomson, World Champion Surfer and author of Surfer’s Code and Bustin’ Down the Door

“Be warned, this edgy, fast-paced book is like surfing a Makaha wave - once you take off, there’s no turning back - once you start reading Fierce Heart, you will be unable to put it down. Fierce Heart ‘s wisdom will linger with you for a very long time, and you will never look at your own life the same way again.”–Sandra Kimberly Hall, author of Duke: A Great Hawaiian

"Fierce Heart shines a light onto the world’s best-known, least-understood surf break." –Matt Warshaw, author of Maverick’s and The Encyclopedia of Surfing

"The spiritual home of the traditional, ocean-based culture of Oahu’s West Side is at Makaha, where the bonds of community have been nurtured and tested by the surf. Stuart Coleman gracefully guides us into this world with respect and heart." – Drew Kampion, author of Stoked!, Lost Coast, and Greg Noll, The Art of the Surf Board

"The author of Eddie Would Go has crafted another masterpiece of insight, detail and sensitivity to the Hawaiian culture. Having made dozens of surfing trips to Makaha over the years, I’ve experienced both the warmth and distrust of its proud residents, and I always felt they were gravely misunderstood. Coleman tells the exquisite truth with remarkable depth."–Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle and Surfer Magazine sports columnist, author of North Shore Chronicles

“If your favorite armchair travel fantasy is like mine — turn off the main road, switch into four-wheel drive and suddenly there’s the Great Good Place — here’s the Hawaiian trip of your dreams. Stuart Coleman’s sincere interest in the rugged Westside of O’ahu got him into the inner circle of the Hawaii that most tourists never see, and he delivers astonishingly intimate portraits of surfers, singers and sea goddesses. There are no luxury hotels, Don Ho music or dancing girls in the pages of Fierce Heart, just raw life and native pride — and local heroes who really are heroic.”– Jesse Kornbluth, editor of HeadButler.com

"Fierce Heart is a powerful tribute to the Queen of Makaha. The stories in the book capture my mom’s spirit of aloha and her dedication to helping others. At the Rell Sunn Educational Fund, we are committed to continuing her legacy, and this book will help keep her spirit alive for years to come.”–Jan Sunn-Carreira, Rell Sunn Educational Fund

Froth!: The Science of Beer

Ever wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics, and lagers? Do you contemplate your pint?

Accomplished homebrewer and physicist Mark Denny has crafted a scientifically sound and witty investigation of the physics and chemistry of beer. He recounts and explains the history of and key technological advances in brewing, provides basic instructions for making your own — including a scientific-yet-accessible account of the changes in appearance during each stage of the process — and looks at the fascinating physical phenomena contained within a pint of beer. Along the way he defines the main concepts and terms involved in the process and shows how you can subject the technical aspects of brewing to scientific analysis. If you’ve ever been curious about how beer is made, why it froths so well, and what makes different types… well… different, then Froth! is for you.

Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects

Food and crafting enthusiasts look forward to the weekends to create, experiment, and stock the pantry with handcrafted edibles and gifts. For creative urban dwellers, the kitchen is a workshop space, and JAM IT, PICKLE IT, CURE IT is its how-to guide. This savvy collection of 75 recipes for creating homemade artisan foodstuffs features delicious projects easy enough to be completed in one to two days. Detailed instructions, prep-ahead tips, shopping lists, and optional extras outline the shortest route between crafty cooks and a pantry full of hand-labeled, better-than-store-bought creations.

Format: Hardcover

Size: 9 x 8 inches

Pages: 176

Illustration: full color photographs

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

In globalization: n. the irrational fear that someone in China will take your job, authors Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn cut through the myths surrounding globalization and look more closely at its real impact, presenting a more accurate picture of the present status of globalization and its future consequences. Page by page, they uncover the real facts about globalization and answer the most important questions it raises, including: Will globalization increase or diminish in economic importance? Do higher living standards depend more on global or local conditions– and What are the actual implications of globalization for financial markets?

"Columbia professor and economist Bruce Greenwald, abetted by collaborator Judd Kahn, deftly punctures the prevailing wisdom on the effects of international trade, arguing that most of the books and reporting on the subject deal with this complex, multidimensional phenomenon simplistically, anecdotally and incorrectly… It’s not globalization that’s screwing things up. On the contrary. Overriding local political and economic interests subvert the flow of commerce, which introduces disparities and deficits that result in trade imbalances, inflation, deflation and unemployment."–Richard Pachter, "Globalization myths debunked," The Miami Herald

"The list of globalization errors (both pro and con) is long, and makes fertile territory for Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn in "Globalization." The authors, a Columbia Business School professor and a historian, respectively, argue that local decision-making, productivity-enhancing technological change, and the growing demand for services will be the key forces shaping our futures — not globalization, meaning the global flow of goods and capital. …this work is a crisp, provocative addition to the debate on globalization. It’s well worth a look, particularly as a counterbalance to prevailing globalization "wisdom."- Rick Carew, The Wall Street Journal
"Columbia professor and economist Bruce Greenwald, abetted by collaborator Judd Kahn, deftly punctures the prevailing wisdom on the effects of international trade, arguing that most of the books and reporting on the subject deal with this complex, multidimensional phenomenon simplistically, anecdotally and incorrectly… It’s not globalization that’s screwing things up. On the contrary. Overriding local political and economic interests subvert the flow of commerce, which introduces disparities and deficits that result in trade imbalances, inflation, deflation and unemployment."-Richard Pachter, "Globalization myths debunked," The Miami Herald "The list of globalization errors (both pro and con) is long, and makes fertile territory for Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn in "Globalization." The authors, a Columbia Business School professor and a historian, respectively, argue that local decision-making, productivity-enhancing technological change, and the growing demand for services will be the key forces shaping our futures — not globalization, meaning the global flow of goods and capital. …this work is a crisp, provocative addition to the debate on globalization. It’s well worth a look, particularly as a counterbalance to prevailing globalization "wisdom."- Rick Carew, The Wall Street Journal
"In the process of dispelling . . .simplistic myths of economic globalization, Greenwald and Kahn present an alternative history based on facts . . . Refreshingly, their conclusions cut across traditional ideological chasms. . . Greenwald and Kahn challenge much of the conventional knowledge about globalization and offer investors a long-run look into macroeconomic developments. They present intriguing insights based on facts rather than political ideology. That’s exactly what Foolish investors want to hear." –Motley Fool

"Columbia professor and economist Bruce Greenwald, abetted by collaborator Judd Kahn, deftly punctures the prevailing wisdom on the effects of international trade, arguing that most of the books and reporting on the subject deal with this complex, multidimensional phenomenon simplistically, anecdotally and incorrectly… It’s not globalization that’s screwing things up. On the contrary. Overriding local political and economic interests subvert the flow of commerce, which introduces disparities and deficits that result in trade imbalances, inflation, deflation and unemployment."–Richard Pachter, "Globalization myths debunked," The Miami Herald

"The list of globalization errors (both pro and con) is long, and makes fertile territory for Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn in "Globalization." The authors, a Columbia Business School professor and a historian, respectively, argue that local decision-making, productivity-enhancing technological change, and the growing demand for services will be the key forces shaping our futures — not globalization, meaning the global flow of goods and capital. …this work is a crisp, provocative addition to the debate on globalization. It’s well worth a look, particularly as a counterbalance to prevailing globalization "wisdom."- Rick Carew, The Wall Street Journal

The new edition of 50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step by Gail E. Tompkins is a conveniently organized resource for all elementary and middle school teachers, providing research-based and classroom-tested strategies to develop literacy skills. Everything you need to know to implement each strategy effectively and quickly is included in a consistent, easy-to-understand format.

Each of the strategies outlines:

• Instructional Focus: whether the strategy develops phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and/or writing,
• Grade Level: whether the strategy is appropriate for k-2, 3-5 or 6-8
• Scaffolding English Learners: how the strategy is particularly appropriate, or how it can be adapted to better meet the needs of, English Learners
• Step by Step: as always, clearly outlined steps to implement the strategy
• Why and When to Use the Strategy: headings to determine why each strategy is appropriate and when it’s best to choose each strategy
• Authentic Student Samples: to model the responses strategies will receive from students The strategies are organized alphabetically and numbered for easy reference.Inside the cover is an index grouping strategies by concept, providing another helpful guide to finding the strategy needed.

This practical resource by Gail E. Tompkins presents fifty research-based and classroom-tested strategies for use in a balanced literacy program. The alphabetical format of the book enables the user to locate strategies quickly and then make quick instructional decisions based upon an easy-to-read grid. For each strategy, there is a brief description, followed by an explanation of the benefits. Everything necessary for implementing the strategies is explained in step-by-step instructions, with applications and illustrations to guide the user. Black-line masters are provided for some of the strategies, with permission to reproduce for classroom use. Finally, there are references provided which allow the user to explore the strategy further.

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (March 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135158168
• ISBN-13: 978-0135158166

One of the most important aspects to building reading skill is to recognize that there is more than one way to read.  The way you choose to read should depend on the *type* of reading you are doing.

First, you should look at the *level* at which you are being asked to read.  Is it an advanced scholarly work, or just a simple blog entry such as this.  Learning to spot the differences is essential in determining the level of concentration and sophistication you will need to bring to your reading.

Next, if the material you are reading is of a subject that is new to you, start out with a short reading session, then take some time to reflect on what you have just read.  This will give your brain time to assimilate and understand the new material.  As you progress in the new field of study, you will be able to devote longer stretches of time to reading as you become more familiar with the material.

Another helpful tip, especially if the subject matter of the material is new to you, is to take notes.  For serious reading, as apposed to pleasure reading, you should always have a pen and notepad handy for taking notes.  Note items that you find interesting, or that you feel may be important for later consideration.

As you go along, ask yourself questions about the material.  How did the author reach this conclusion?  How would I react in that situation given the same facts?  This type of “self talk” will greatly help your comprehension and reading skills.

To avoid losing track on the page and re-reading material, use you finger or some other guide to track your position on the page.  This will help make you a more efficient reader.

Additionally, having the proper lighting on your reading space is essential.  It is very hard to build reading skills and comprehension when you cannot see the text!  Also, dimly lit rooms encourage drowsiness.

Lastly, here are a few tips for tackling large texts:  First, skim the book, taking no more than a couple of minutes per chapter.  Make notes of areas you feel will deserve more attention.  Second, Read the most important areas of the text first.  This will be very helpful if you are facing a deadline with our reading.  If you find yourself running out of time, you will at least have a basic understanding of the material instead of a deep understanding of only a portion.

There are many reasons to read aloud to a child:  to entertain, to pass along knowledge, and to promote educational development.  Perhaps the most important reason to read aloud to a child is to encourage the child’s metal connection between happiness and reading.

Reading aloud can also improve a child’s vocabulary, as they are likely to hear words that would not occur in everyday conversation.  In fact, as the child grows, it is important to pick books with an increasingly challenging vocabulary.  In the beginning, stick with simple nursery rhyme books.

It is important to discuss the story with the child once it is completed.  This aids in their understanding of the material.  Also, vary the topics of the books read to maintain the child’s interest.  The sooner you begin a reading program, the better it will be for the child.

You can encourage development of children’s imaginations by inviting them to draw pictures about the story they were just read.  This further enforces the children’s associations between reading and happiness.

It is best for the child if you consistently set aside a particular time daily to do you reading.  If the book you are reading is long, try beginning a reading session with a short summary of the previous section.  This will assure continuity in the story.  Further, you should always finish your current book before starting another.  Attention spans are short in children.  Another idea to keep their attention would be to try and end each reading session with a “cliffhanger.”  This will also further exercise their imaginations as they attempt to guess the next twist in the plot.

Finally, do not be discouraged if your reading aloud is a little rough at the start.  A tip to improve your story telling ability is to read through the material yourself before you begin your session.  Reading aloud takes practice to keep the flow of the story interesting.  But the most important part of the exercise is to have fun reading!