Material World

Material World
Author: Peter Menzel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1994
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780871564306

A photo-journey through the homes and lives of 30 families, revealing culture and economic levels around the world.

Family Portraits

Family Portraits
Author: Randy McCracken
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2013-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490811745

Pastor and Bible teacher Randy McCracken offers an intimate look at lesser-known members of 1 and 2 Samuel's four main families--those of Samuel, Eli, Saul, and David. Examining characters unfamiliar to many Bible readers, he reveals important lessons for today.

Your Family in Pictures

Your Family in Pictures
Author: Me Ra Koh
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2014-08-12
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0823086216

From leading photography expert Me Ra Koh, "The Photo Mom," comes the book for parents with little to no photography experience who want to capture better portraits and photos of their families using any camera. What parent doesn’t want to capture the perfectly imperfect joy of family life through photos? From holidays and vacations to portraits and shared moments, celebrated photographer (and mom) Me Ra Koh not only helps moms and dads take better photos, but inspires them to discover photography as a way to connect with, cherish, and celebrate their family. With forty beautiful “photo recipes” anyone can follow—with any camera—preserving your family’s story has never been easier!

Love the World

Love the World
Author: Todd Parr
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316506540

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a celebration of love, respect, peace, and unity. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. Love your grin. Love your skin. Love the bees. Love the trees. Love giving a hand. Love taking a stand. LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE THE WORLD! What the world needs now is love—and who better than Todd Parr to share a message of kindness, charity, and acceptance. Touching upon themes including self-esteem, environmentalism, and respect for others, Todd uses his signature silly and accessible style to encourage readers to show love for themselves and all the people, places, and things they encounter.

Family Pictures/Cuadros De Familia

Family Pictures/Cuadros De Familia
Author: Carmen Lomas Garza
Publisher: Childrens Book Press
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1998-03-01
Genre: Hispanic American families
ISBN: 9780892391523

Reprinted in a large-format, English/Spanish bilingual paperback edition, a School Library Journal and Library of Congress Best Books of the Year selection describes a little girl's childhood in a traditional Mexican-American community. Reprint.

Love Makes a Family

Love Makes a Family
Author: Peggy Gillespie
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1999
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1558491619

Profiles families headed by gay, lesbian, transsexual, and bi-sexual parents, revealing the painful and positive experiences of creating a modern definition of family.

Awkward Family Photos

Awkward Family Photos
Author: Mike Bender
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-11-02
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0307592286

With twenty-five new photographs for the eBook edition, the New York Times bestseller is now more awkward than ever Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”—Esquire), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal stories covering everything from uncomfortable moments with relatives, teen angst, sibling rivalry, and family vacations from hell. Cringe at the forced poses, bad hair, and matching outfits--all prompting us to look at our own families and celebrate the fact that we're not alone. Nothing says awkward better than an uncomfortable family photograph!

101 More Drama Games and Activities

101 More Drama Games and Activities
Author: David Farmer
Publisher: David Farmer
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1479343021

'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas... for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.' - Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. '..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.' - Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains all-new inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in teaching drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods. The book includes lively and fun warm-up games, as well as activities to develop concentration, focus and team building. The drama strategies can be used as creative tools to explore themes and characters. There are dozens of ideas for developing improvisation (which can be extended over several sessions). There are many new activities for exploring storytelling skills as well as mime and movement.

All Families Are Special

All Families Are Special
Author: Norma Simon
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2023-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807521760

Winner of a Parent's Guide Children's Media Award No two families are the same, but every family is special. When Mrs. Mack says she will soon be a grandmother, her students realize that teachers have families just like they do! Suddenly everyone in the class wants to share information about his or her own unique family. Sarah tells of flying to China with her parents where they adopted her sister, Rachel. Christopher tells about his parents' divorce. They are still a family, but now he and his brother spend a few days every week at their dad's apartment. Nick lives with his parents, five siblings, and his grandparents―they need to order three large pizzas for dinner! And Hannah tells how she loves to garden with her two mommies.