Author: Jacqueline Mroz
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580056172
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 259
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As typical as donor-conceived children have become, with at least a million such children in the US alone, their experiences are still unusual in many ways. In Scattered Seeds, journalist and writer Jacqueline Mroz looks at the growth of sperm donation and assisted reproduction and how it affects the children who are born, the women who buy and use the sperm to have kids, and the sperm donors who donate their genetic material to help others procreate. With empathy and in-depth analysis, Scattered Seeds explores the sociology, psychology, and anthropology surrounding those connected with fertility procedures today and looks back at the history that brought us to this point. The personal stories in this book will put a human face on the issues and help to illuminate this country's controversial and troubling unregulated fertility industry-an industry that has been compared to the Wild, Wild West, where anything goes. What is the human cost of our country's unregulated fertility industry? How are the lives of sperm-donor families changed? Scattered Seeds will answer those questions, considering carefully the social and psychological dynamics surrounding those connected with fertility procedures today.
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Category : Minnesota
Languages : en
Pages : 544
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Author: Shaw J. Dallal
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815605539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
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Thafer Allam is the son of a celebrated Arab resistance fighter against the British occupation of Palestine before World War II. with such strong Arab roots, his exile in the United States means that Thafer belongs to two different worlds, and returning to his homeland is difficult after years emersed in the culture of the West. His career in nuclear technology and law places him in a position of advising Arab governments on U.S.-related nuclear issues. Allam moves easily from the living rooms of the Palestinian ghettos to the offices of Arab ministries. With the 1973 oil embargo against the west underway, Allam tries to reconcile the pull of his Palestinian heritage with his ties to America.
Author: Emma Huddleston
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532176864
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
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Plants grow from seeds. Many seeds have a better chance at growing if they are carried some distance away from the parent plant. Animals might eat seeds and poop them out. Or seeds might get caught in their fur or feathers until they rub off. Seed Dispersers: Poop, Fur, and Other Ways Animals Scatter Seedslooks at how animals make the world a better place by scattering seeds, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author: Emma Huddleston
Publisher: Core Library
ISBN: 9781532191015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Presents how plants and animals work together to spread seeds, as well as the threats they face and how they can be protected.
Author: Robin Page
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534409165
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Discover the fascinating and surprising ways that seeds move and find a place to grow in this gorgeous picture book from Caldecott Honoree Robin Page. Every seed, big or small, needs sunlight, water, and an uncrowded place to put down roots. But how do seeds get to the perfect place to grow? This exploration of seed dispersal covers a wide range of seeds and the creatures that help them move, from a coconut seed floating on waves to an African grass seed rolled by a dung beetle, to a milkweed seed floating on the wind.
Author: Yoko Tawada
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811229297
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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A mind-expanding, cheerfully dystopian new novel by Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2022 National Book Award Welcome to the not-too-distant future: Japan, having vanished from the face of the earth, is now remembered as “the land of sushi.” Hiruko, its former citizen and a climate refugee herself, has a job teaching immigrant children in Denmark with her invented language Panska (Pan-Scandinavian): “homemade language. no country to stay in. three countries I experienced. insufficient space in brain. so made new language. homemade language.” As she searches for anyone who can still speak her mother tongue, Hiruko soon makes new friends. Her troupe travels to France, encountering an umami cooking competition; a dead whale; an ultra-nationalist named Breivik; unrequited love; Kakuzo robots; red herrings; uranium; an Andalusian matador. Episodic and mesmerizing scenes flash vividly along, and soon they’re all next off to Stockholm. With its intrepid band of companions, Scattered All Over the Earth (the first novel of a trilogy) may bring to mind Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or a surreal Wind in the Willows, but really is just another sui generis Yoko Tawada masterwork.
Author: K.A. Bloch
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 1662930194
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 77
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BookFest Awards First Place Winner for Inspiration, Nature & Love Poetry Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner Step into an uplifting collection of poetry and rediscover the profound nature of kindness. From award-winning author, K.A. Bloch, Scatter Seeds of Kindness is a thought-provoking collection of poems and short stories that offers a unique perspective on the timeless themes on life, love and connection. Dancing through both light hearted and heavy topics, this book weaves together a tapestry that celebrates the beauty of memories and the passage of time, while also shedding light on the stereotypes lurking within society and the painful impact of bullying. Bursting with personal reflections, stories, and poems that are raw and authentic, deep and tragic, and beautifully uplifting, Scatter Seeds of Kindness will resonate with the hearts and minds of kindred spirits. It echoes with a powerful message, gently encouraging us to embrace kindness in our everyday lives and be more mindful of the struggles of the people around us. Perfect as a memorable introduction into the world of poetry, this collection will take you on a revitalizing journey; one that challenges you to not only be kind to the people around you, but also to yourself. Step into an uplifting collection of poetry and rediscover the profound nature of kindness. What readers are saying about Scatter Seeds of Kindness: *** This collection looks into a variety of subjects-some that are truly bothering us in this day and age, and others that remind us, no matter how difficult something may be, there is a way to have fun and be light hearted simply by reading these words." *** "In a world with so much indifference this book of poetry left me feeling hopeful that if we all remember to be kind to one another the world would be a better place. I love reading her poetry and can relate in so many ways." *** "For those who love poetry, get this immediately. For those who don't tend to read poems...get this immediately [...] This is a book that will bring a smile to your face!"
Author: Caryl Lewis
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250832012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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Marty doesn't have much—unlike his mom, who seems to hold on to everything. Life at home is tough, but Marty finds sanctuary down at the community garden with his eccentric grandad. On Marty's birthday, Grandad gifts him a seed. "There’s magic in seeds, you know. You can never tell what wonders are in them." As it turns out, Grandad has a rather wonderful plan up his sleeve. It involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris. Funny, inspiring, and larger-than-life, Seed is a story about believing in dreams—your own, and those of the people you love. Godwin Books
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 590
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