Literacy: A Critical Sourcebook
by Ellen Cushman
Enlightenment for Idiots: A Novel
by Anne Cushman
Nearing age thirty, Amanda thought she'd be someone else by now. Instead, she's just herself: an ex-nanny yogini-wannabe who cranks out "For Idiots" travel guides just to scrape by. Yes, she has her sexy photographer boyfriend, but he's usually gone-shooting a dogsled race in Alaska or a vision quest in Peru-or just hooking up with other girls. However, she's sure her new assignment, :Enlightenment for Idiots," will change everything; now she'll become the serene, centered woman she was meant to be. After some breakup sex, she's off to India to find a new, more spiritual life.What she finds, though, is an ashram run by investment bankers, a yoga master who trashes her knee, and a guru with a weakness for fashion models. She escapes a tantra party at the Taj Hotel, has a nasty argument outside the cave where the Buddha used to meditate, then agonizes through the ten-day silent retreat that's supposed to make her feel better. No, India is not what she had pictured. But she finds a friend in Devi Das, a redheaded sadhu who refers to himself as "we." And when a holy lunatic on the street offers her an enigmatic blessing, Amanda realizes a new life may be in store for her-just not the one she was expecting.From the Hardcover edition.
The Mystery of the Monkey's Maze (From the Casebook of Seymour Sleuth)
by Doug Cushman
The worlds greatest detective, Seymour Sleuth, returns for a new adventure jam-packed with mystery, suspense, and surprises! After solving The Mystery of King Karfu, our fearless hero travels to the rain forests of Borneo to find out who is trying to prevent the famous explorer Dr. Irene A. Tann from discovering the legendary Black Flower of Sumatraa possible cure for the hiccups.
Peterson Field Guides: The North American Prairie (Peterson Field Guides (R))
by Ruth Carol Cushman
The North American prairie extends across eighteen states and provinces in the heartland of the United States and Canada, and many prairie preserves are within easy driving distance of large cities. This new field guide provides detailed profiles of 48 major North American prairie preserves and capsule descriptions of 120 smaller preserves. Each preserve profile includes practical information on what times of year to visit, how to get there, where to go hiking and camping--and even boating. Each profile also covers weather conditions and wildlife of special interest, in addition to the flora, fauna, and natural history of the preserve. More than 250 stunning color photos illustrate everything from scarab dung beetles and orchids to bison wallows and hailstorms.
The Loud Silence of Francine Green
by Karen Cushman
Francine Green doesn't speak up much, and who can blame her? Her parents aren't interested in her opinions, the nuns at school punish girls who ask too many questions, and the House Committee on Un-American Activities is blacklisting people who express unpopular ideas. There's safety in silence. Francine would rather lose herself in a book, or in daydreams about her favorite Hollywood stars, than risk attracting attention or getting in trouble.But when outspoken, passionate Sophie Bowman transfers into Francine's class at All Saints School for Girls, Francine finds herself thinking about things that never concerned her before—free speech, the atom bomb, the existence of God, the way people treat each other. Eventually, Francine discovers that she not only has something to say, she is absolutely determined to say it.Once again, Karen Cushman follows a young woman's progress toward her true self, this time exploring the nature of friendship and the experience of growing up Catholic in an era that is both fascinating and relevant to today's young people. Author's note.
Fires in the Middle School Bathroom: Advice to Teachers from Middle Schoolers
by Kathleen Cushman
The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling Fires in the Bathroom—filled with practical, honest advice from middle school students to their teachers.Following on the heels of the bestselling Fires in the Bathroom, which brought the insights of high school students to teachers and parents, Kathleen Cushman now turns her attention to the crucial and challenging middle grades, joining forces with adolescent psychologist Laura Rogers.As teachers, counselors, and parents cope with the roller coaster of early adolescence, too few stop to ask students what they think about these critical years. Here, middle school students in grades 5 through 8 across the country and from diverse ethnic backgrounds offer insights on what it takes to make classrooms more effective and how to forge stronger relationships between young adolescents and adults. Students tackle such critical topics as social, emotional, and academic pressures; classroom behavior; organization; and preparing for high school. Cushman and Rogers help readers hear and understand the vital messages about adolescent learning that come through in what these students say.This invaluable resource provides a unique window into how middle school students think, feel, and learn, bringing their needs to the forefront of the conversation about education.
The Loud Silence of Francine Green
by Karen Cushman
Francine lives down the street from a Hollywood film studio, adores screen dreamboat Montgomery Clift, and sometimes sees her home life as a scene from a movie: Dinner at the Greens. She wishes she were a movie star, brave and glamorous and always ready to say the right thing. In reality, she’s a “pink and freckled” thirteen-year-old, and she doesn’t speak up because she’s afraid she’ll get in trouble. She’s comfortable following her father’s advice: “Don’t get involved.”That is, until Sophie Bowman transfers into her class at All Saints School for Girls. Fearless, articulate, and passionate, Sophie questions authority and protests injustice. She not only doesn’t care about getting in trouble, she actually seems to be looking for it. And she’s happy to be Francine’s best friend.The nuns think Sophie is a bad influence on Francine. Francine thinks just the opposite. Because of Sophie, Francine finds herself worrying about things that never bothered her before–the atom bomb, free speech, Communists, the blacklist . . . and deciding, for the first time, that she wants to be heard.From the Audio Download edition.
Catherine, Called Birdy (rpkg) (Trophy Newbery)
by Karen Cushman
Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man--any rich man, no matter how awful. \n\nBut by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packing. Then a shaggy-bearded suitor from the nor
The Mystery of King Karfu (Casebook of Seymour Sleuth)
by Doug Cushman
"My name is Seymour Sleuth. I am the greatest detective in the world." Travel to Egypt with the famous wombat detective Seymour Sleuth, and his able assistant, Abbott Muggs, to solve the baffling case of the missing Stone Chicken of King Karfu. Follow along in Seymour's fascinating casebook as they interview suspects, uncover clues, and catch the culprit after a high-speed camel chase across the desert. But the case isn't over yet! Decipher the secret code and discover the ancient Lost Treasure to bring the case to a deliciously satisfying close.Meet the world's greatest detective, Seymour Sleuth! Follow along in his fascinating casebook as he travels to Egypt to investigate the case of the missing Stone Chicken. If he can find the Chicken, he may be able to find the Lost Treasure of the ancient pharaoh, King Karfu. Readers will uncover clues, interview the suspects, and even decode the secret code right alongside this daring detective to discover the tasty treasure and find out . . . whodunit! Full of maps, mementoes, and hilarious snapshots that chronicle this exciting case, young detectives won't be able to resist this amazing adventure. 1997 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)
Constructing The Self, Constructing America: A Cultural History Of Psychotherapy
by Philip Cushman
In this ground-breaking cultural history of psychotherapy, historian and psychologist Philip Cushman shows how the development of modern psychotherapy is inextricably intertwined with that of the United States and how it has changed the way Americans view events and themselves. By tracing our various definitions of the self throughout history, Cushman reveals that psychotherapy is very much a product of a particular time and place—and that it has been fundamentally complicit in creating many of the ills it seeks to assuage.
Mystery at the Club Sandwich
by Doug Cushman
Lola Gale has lost her marbles. Literally. Nick Trunk, private investigator, has been hired to find them. He's a very good detective, but this case is a tough nut to crack. The only clues are an ostrich feather and lots of peanut butter—delicious peanut butter. Will Nick be able to solve this sticky crime? Monochromatic illustrations give this hilarious whodunit the dramatic feel of an old black-and-white movie, while endearing animals characters, plentiful P.I. and peanut puns, and a suspenseful but-not-too-hard-to-follow mystery make this a crime story that's hard to put down.
Boulder Hiking Trails: The Best of the Plains, Foothills, and Mountains, Fourth Edition
by Ruth Carol Cushman
Mountains, plains and foothills are all within a few minutes of historic downtown Boulder, making it a hikers paradise. Boulder Hiking Trails is the definitive guide to this area, written by two avid hikers, devoted naturalists, and long-time Boulder residents. Each description includes snippets of local history and folklore as well as facts about area plant and animal life. For visitors and residents alikeand hikers of all abilitiesBoulder Hiking Trails is an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in and around Boulder, Colorado.
Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery (I Can Read Book 2)
by Doug Cushman
Four Aunt Eater Mysteries! A stolen traveling bag . . . A mysterious black shadow on the wall . . . A thief next door . . . A disappearing cat . . . Don't worry, Aunt Eater is on the case.
The Midwife's Apprentice
by Karen Cushman
Karen Cushman likes to write with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek, and her feisty female characters firmly planted in history. In The Midwife's Apprentice, which earned the 1996 Newbery Medal, this makes a winning combination for children and adult readers alike. Like her award-winning book Catherine, Called Birdy, the story takes place in medieval England. This time our protagonist is Alyce, who rises from the dung heap (literally) of homelessness and namelessness to find a station in life--apprentice to the crotchety, snaggletoothed midwife Jane Sharp. On Alyce's first solo outing as a midwife, she fails to deliver. Instead of facing her ignorance, Alyce chooses to run from failure--never a good choice. Disappointingly, Cushman does not offer any hardships or internal wrestling to warrant Alyce's final epiphanies, and one of the book's climactic insights is when Alyce discovers that lo and behold she is actually pretty! Still, Cushman redeems her writing, as always, with historical accuracy, saucy dialogue, fast-paced action, and plucky, original characters that older readers will eagerly devour. (Ages 12 and older) --Gail Hudson
Fires in the Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from High School Students
by Kathleen Cushman
The acclaimed book of practical advice from students to their teachers.Since its initial publication in hardcover in 2003, Fires in the Bathroom has been through multiple printings and received the attention of teachers across the country. Now in paperback, Kathleen Cushman's groundbreaking book offers original insights into teaching teenagers in today's hard-pressed urban high schools from the point of view of the students themselves. It speaks to both new and established teachers, giving them firsthand information about who their students are and what they need to succeed.Students from across the country contributed perceptive and pragmatic answers to questions of how teachers can transcend the barriers of adolescent identity and culture to reach the diverse student body in today's urban schools. With the fresh and often surprising perspectives of youth, they tackle tough issues such as increasing engagement and motivation, teaching difficult academic material, reaching English-language learners, and creating a classroom culture where respect and success go hand in hand.
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
by Karen Cushman
When California Morning Whipple's widowed mother uproots her family from their comfortable Massachusetts environs and moves them to a rough mining camp called Lucky Diggins in the Sierras, California Morning resents the upheaval. Desperately wanting to control something in her own life, she decides to be called Lucy, and as Lucy she grows and changes in her strange and challenging new environment. Here Karen Cushman helps the American Gold Rush spring to colorful life, just as she did for medieval England in her previous two books, Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife's Apprentice, which won Newbery Honor status and a Newbery Medal respectively. For ages 8-12.
Boulder Hiking Trails: The Best of the Plains, Foothills, and Mountains, Fourth Edition
by Ruth Carol Cushman
Mountains, plains and foothills are all within a few minutes of historic downtown Boulder, making it a hikers paradise. Boulder Hiking Trails is the definitive guide to this area, written by two avid hikers, devoted naturalists, and long-time Boulder residents. Each description includes snippets of local history and folklore as well as facts about area plant and animal life. For visitors and residents alikeand hikers of all abilitiesBoulder Hiking Trails is an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in and around Boulder, Colorado.
by Ruth Carol Cushman and Glenn Cushman
Colorado Nature Almanac: A Month-By-Month Guide to the State's Wildlife and Wild Places
by Stephen R. Jones
Peterson Field Guides: The North American Prairie (Peterson Guides)
by Stephen R. Jones
The North American prairie extends across eighteen states and provinces in the heartland of the United States and Canada, and many prairie preserves are within easy driving distance of large cities. This new field guide provides detailed profiles of 48 major North American prairie preserves and capsule descriptions of 120 smaller preserves. Each preserve profile includes practical information on what times of year to visit, how to get there, where to go hiking and camping--and even boating. Each profile also covers weather conditions and wildlife of special interest, in addition to the flora, fauna, and natural history of the preserve. More than 250 stunning color photos illustrate everything from scarab dung beetles and orchids to bison wallows and hailstorms.