BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS

The Pink Pages
Irwin Publishing & The Literary Press Group
#301, 2 Gloucester Street
Toronto, ON M4Y lL5
(416) 413-4929
(416) 413-4920 fax

This catalogue presents titles for courses in Gay and Lesbian Studies, including collections of fiction and nonfiction, life writing, novels, drama and poetry.

U.S. Women's Interest Groups, Institutional Profiles
Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West
P.O. Box 5007
Westport, CT, 06881-5007
(203) 226-3571
(203) 222-1502 fax

This reference book analyses the origins, development, programs, publications and political action of 180 major American organizations concerned with women's issues, and gives an overview of how national women's groups have had an impact on a wide array of public policy issues.

Parent Abuse: the abuse of parents by teenage children
c/o Captain William Spry Centre
10 Kidston Road Halifax, NS, B3R 2J7
(902) 479-1177 fax

A booklet and a pamphlet about parent abuse have been produced by the Parent Abuse Project in Halifax. Based on interviews with parents and focus groups, the materials outline key aspects of parent abuse and are intended for parents and professionals. Free of charge.

Toward a Moral Economy: Responses to Poverty in the North and South
Inter-Church Coalition on Africa
129 St. Clair Avenue W.
Toronto, ON, M4V IN5
(416) 927-1124
(416) 927-7554 fax
iccaf@web.apc.org

The current economic models have failed in alleviating poverty and in making sustainable use of the environment. Focused on Africa but drawing critical parallels with the North, this book offers alternatives to the growth-centered, neo-liberal development model. $10 + $2 postage per copy (overseas add $4 postage).

Program-Based Literacy Materials Catalogue
c/o Thunder Bay Literacy Group
5, 226 Camelot Street
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4Bl
(807) 345-0662

This catalogue features 300 listings of useful learner-written and practitioner materials produced by various literacy programs across Ontario. $17.50 (shipping and handling included)

Taking Action on Violence in the Lives of Young Women
YWCA
80 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON, M5B IG6
(416) 593-9886
(416) 971-8084

This resource is geared to youth leaders who work with girls aged 12 to 18. Topics covered include sexism, family violence, sexual harassment, dating violence, etc., plus activities and programming suggestions to provide young women with pro-active strategies to deal with violence.

Take Another Look at Gender Equity
Canadian Teachers Federation
110 Argyle Avenue Ottawa, ON, K2P IB4
(613) 232-1505
(613) 232-1886 fax

This poster, designed by the Canadian Teachers Federation with participation from CCLOW, elaborates on eight themes related to gender equity, gives key resources and lists 26 organizations that support these goals. An extensive bibliography lists practical materials for use in schools and communities. $6.50 ea (additional posters to same address $1.50 ea) + 7% GST.

A Portrait of Persons with Disabilities
Statistics Canada
Operations and Integration
Circulation Management
120 Parkdale Avenue
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0T6
1-800-267-6677
1-800-363- 7629 TTD
(613) 951-1584
order@statcan.ca

This report examines how Canadians with disabilities live with respect to: living arrangements, leisure activities, barriers to employment, access to specialized transit, income, etc. $40 + 7% GST + applicable PST.

Breaking Anonymity: The Chilly
Climate for Women Faculty

Wilfred Laurier University Press
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5
(519) 884-0710 ext 6124
(519) 725-1399 fax
press@mach1.wlu.ca

Edited by the Chilly Collective, this book describes specific experiences which testify to the existence of a chilly climate, questions the assumption that equity has been achieved, and describes what happens when women document the climate and try to warm it up. $24.95 (paper) + 7% GST + $4 postage/ handling.

Workplace Education in Canada:
A Listing of Providers

ABC Canada
1450 Don Mills Road
Don Mills, ON, M3B 2X7
(416) 442-2292
(416) 442-2293
abccanada@southam.ca

This binder lists organizations involved in workplace education in every province
and territory and can be updated every year. $20.

Understanding Curriculum Development in the Workplace: A Resource for Educators
ABC Canada



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