Product Description: As national borders become more permeable, women are increasingly traveling from poor to rich countries to take jobs as care workers. The struggle to maintain a healthy work/care balance in Western nations is creating a care deficit in the developing world...read more

When the National Animal Choir performs the latest song by renowned composer and conductor Mr. Herbert Timberteeth, nothing goes exactly as planned. Mr. Timberteeth has some preconceived notions of what animals like to do that are reflected in his song. But it turns out that lions prefer flower arranging to prowling and shrimp would rather ski than swim! With all the dissension and mayhem, will the show still go on? This hilarious picture book delivers a subtle message about stereotyping that kids, who are so often pigeonholed, will appreciate.Awards and Praise for What Animals Really Like2012 Winner of the Irma S. Black & James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature"Robinson's story will keep children giggling at the beaver’s frustrated reactions and the animals’ unpredictable preferences. Encore!"--Publishers Weekly"Guffaws and surprising twists will have youngsters clamoring for a repeat performance. Brava!"--Kirkus Reviews

This work applies feminist ethics to a comprehensive reworking of the theory of human security, addressing such issues as poverty, health, environment, conflict and peace building.

Product Description: Fast-paced, full-color, and divided into short, easy-to-read chapters, this is a wonderful graphic novel for younger readers, offering a seamless transition between picture books and novels. On the 3:23 Express to Whiska City, five unlikely friends meet and decide to form a detective agency...read more

Flamingo peers out of his tropical home and notices downtown Miami aglow in red and green lights. Curious he investigates, and the more he learns about Christmas, the more he hopes to be a part of it. But is there room for an awkward pink bird in this perfect red and green holiday? Flamingo's search leads him to a special place where all are welcome. With equal parts silliness and sincerity, this sweet Christmas story reminds us to savor the true spirit of the holiday.

Molly, a young girl who loves moose, is delighted to find them vacationing in her city, and when she and her family invite three young moose to rest at their home, they quickly discover how useful moose can be.

Product Description: Although there is excellent work being done on ethics/normative theory and international relations and on gender/feminist theory and international relations, very little is available that seeks, explicitly, to integrate the two fields...read more

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