Communicating with Our Families: Continuity, Interruption, and Transformation examines how communication technologies are shaping childhood, parenthood, and families by exploring topics such as parental loneliness, family storytelling, family technology rules, mindful technology usage, multigenerational communication, and community. The scholars in this volume work from a human communication perspective and use various research modes of inquiry including quantitative, qualitative, and inte...

Isabella Caro, born in Florence at the de-occupation of Italy in WW2 is a woman shaped by the resilience of her country and a thirst for knowledge.In this fictional Novel-in-Verse we take a journey through one woman’s life, told from the perspective of three characters: Isabella, her daughter Alina and her granddaughter Georgia. Three voices weave through a lifetime in and out of harmony as they tell us a story of innocence, feminism, intellect, motherhood, immigration, understandi...

Optiman, Multi-Girl, and Mr. Calculus are Prime City's greatest superheroes. They're also mathematical marvels! Join them in this action-packed adventure story, which will put your number skills to the test.In their quest for justice, our heroes will have to overcome Doc Zero's diabolical challenges. Help them on their quest by following cryptic clues, interpreting mathematical maps, cracking number codes, and much more!This awesome book will make you a maths superhero!

Superheroes meet bedtime in this fun, entertaining, and sleepy time picture book perfect for young kids fighting the bedtime routine.Being a superhero is hard work! Fighting evil, catching bad guys, saving the day, and it's messy too! After a long day of being a superhero, even the best superhero has to take a bath, wash their superhero clothes, and rest up for another day of saving the world. With punchy words, bouncing lines, and a whole lot of respect for the ha...

Anna Kadabra is a mathmagical detective. When a mysterious, number-themed robbery takes place, she decides to take the case! Join Anna and her sphinx-kitten Cleo, in this action-packed adventure story-which will put your number skills to the test.As she hunts for clues, Anna will have to look out for the Division Dragon's tricks and traps. Help her to crack number codes, navigate maths maps, and solve perplexing pattern puzzles!Thanks to this enchanting book, you'll soon be...

Join daring explorers Daisy and Dale Deed as they set off on a mathematical adventure! They're racing to find the mysterious city of El Numero-a mythical, mysterious place that can only be found by solving number puzzles.Our intrepid heroes will need your help to solve the cryptic clues. Help them to solve mathematical riddles, navigate number mazes, and crack cunning codes!This awesome book will make you a maths explorer, too!

Haley Comet is a daring, spacefaring adventurer. Join Haley and her crew of mathstronauts in this action-packed adventure story-which will put your number skills to the test.As she races to the rescue, Haley will have to dodge the dangerous Calculons, and solve their sneaky riddles. Help her to work out pattern puzzles, crack space codes, and choose the right route through meteoric mazes.This fun and imaginative puzzle book is out of this world!

Parents are excited about the COVID-19 vaccine. What do children think about that?When a Shot Meant a Lot is a children's picture book about the long-awaited end of the COVID-19 pandemic. How can a vaccine bring our loved ones back together? A story of love and togetherness, even when we're apart. Includes practical tips for parents to stay safe as life returns to normal.About the story:The Coronavirus pandemic unfolds thro...

It's Sunday—ice cream day! But sometimes the ice cream truck turns down a different street. Can Jerron, A.J., and Cha crack the ice cream man's code? They want him to come their way! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Coding and includes explanatory sidebars and a computer coding-related activity for young makers to try themsel...

Mary-Moon’s birthday takes an unsettling turn when her father brings home a mysterious box — a box riddled with holes, from which chilling screams escape. As Mary-Moon confronts the terror and secrets hidden within the box, she must find the strength to face her deepest fears.This first children’s novel by Martyne Pigeon, published in the ‘Things of Life’ collection, explores the theme of childhood anxiety. Through this story, the author seeks to r...

Gender in Film and Video tracks changes in gender on screen by documenting trends of the internet age. The jargon-free book focuses on six instances of media in transition and their histories, including the rise of feminism on television, in sports events, and in comedy-drama series; the growth of DIY production by underrepresented groups through crowdfunding and YouTube channels; and struggles between fans and producers over control of casting and storytelling. This volume focuse...

Clothes are different around the world, but we all need something to wear! How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Clothes, Your Clothes, Our Clothes.