Monday, August 13, 2012
New in August 2012
An Australian dictionary of environment and planning / Alan Gilpin.
333.70994 GIL
A beautiful mind / Sylvia Nasar.
519.3092 NAS
Contempt of court : unofficial voices from the DOGS Australian High Court
case 1981 / Jean Ely.
200.71 ELY
copy:1 id:B8883320069 location:INPROCESS
A day in the life of an ambulance paramedic / Carmel O'Day.
362.188 ODA
Dictionary of environment and sustainable development / Alan Gilpin.
363.703 GIL
Dictionary of environmental law / Alan Gilpin.
333.7026 GIL
Environmental economics : a critical overview / Alan Gilpin.
333.7 GIL
Hoofbeats : Western Australia's equestrian magazine.
PER 636.1 HOO V. 34 NO. 2 AUG/SEP 2012
Never too old for fun : a practical handbook for diversional and recreational activity groups / by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens.
790.1926 BUT
Never too old to learn. book 2 : a practical handbook for diversional and
Never too old to learn : book 3 : a practical handbook for diversional and
recreational activity groups / Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens.
790.1926 BUT BK 3
Racetrack.
PER 798.4 RAC WINTER EDITION 2012 2012
Seeing assessment as a stepping stone : thinking in the context of the
EYLF / Alma Fleet and Catherine Patterson.
372.21 SEE
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Portland Campus library -- new items
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"Vegetarianism" presents a range of useful information, much of it from vegetarian organisations which advocate ‘going vego’. What benefits does a vegetarian diet have over one which includes meat? How are the nutritional needs of vegetarians met, particularly among children and young people? What are the facts and myths surrounding vegetarian and vegan diets?
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"Respectful relationships" examines how young people can negotiate their relationship needs respectfully and safely in partner relationships, friendships and family relationships. Issues addressed in this book include peer pressure and teen friendships; dating pressures and sexual coercion; domestic violence and abusive relationships; and managing anger and conflict. How do young people identify abusive behaviours in intimate relationships and learn to behave in positive and respectful ways?
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"Nuclear energy debate" contains an overview of global nuclear energy use and production, and presents a range of current opinions debating the pros and cons of Australia’s expanded involvement in the nuclear power industry. Should Australia build nuclear reactors for its domestic power supply? How environmentally sustainable is nuclear, what are the costs, and how safe is the storage of radioactive waste? How does nuclear power compare to alternative sources of energy? What safeguards are there to ensure nations who purchase Australian uranium use it for electricity generation and not for nuclear weapons?
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"Self-harm and young people" explores the prevalence of self-harm, identifies the warning signs, and addresses the myths and misconceptions. Advice is also presented on how to deal with these behaviours for people who self-harm and their concerned friends and families. What are the causes of self-harm, who is at risk, and what are the ways in which young people in distress can find support in order to cope with their feelings? How do you keep out of self-harm’s way?
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Extensively updated and revised for 2012, The Law Handbook features information on a wide range of topics including tenancy, consumer protection, bankruptcy, discrimination, education, family, internet, environmental and employment laws - plus more. The 2012 update contains new content, dealing with changes including to Victorian anti-discrimination legislation, significant changes to national consumer credit and consumer protection laws and important amendments to Commonwealth FOI legislation. All chapters have been reviewed and where required, updated. The 2012 edition of The Law Handbook contains an expanded section on neighbourhood disputes and mediation.
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"Working together" is a new book on social and emotional wellbeing. It was developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research and the Kulunga Research Network, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research with funding through the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The book offers a high quality, comprehensive examination of issues and strategies influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and social and emotional wellbeing.
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