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The purpose of this book is to open a discourse on current and pertinent issues related to multicultural populations by the most noted experts and researchers in the field. This book offers an overview of the literature on multicultural issues and assesses its approach to the following issues: the stereotypic assumptions with regard to filial piety and Asian American populations, substance abuse within the Latino community, multicultural youth and elders, refugee and immigrant populations as well as vulnerable populations such as victims of political and sexual exploitation.The aim is to provide a forum for educators in the field to present views regarding important issues for which there is no other venue. They are important for educators, practitioners, and students in the field to consider and discuss. These will serve as springboards for such discussion. Although references will be cited when appropriate, these will be position papers rather than research papers or reviews of the literature.This book was based on a special issue of the Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

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Who Am I?, a Let’s Learn Spanish lift-the-flap book introduces little ones to the Spanish words for animals around the house.I purr and play with yarn and string. “Me-ow, me-ow” is what I sing. I'm striped or plain or calico I am a furry, sweet gato (cat). Introducing a creative way to learn first words in Spanish, Who Am I? uses the power of rhyme and lift-the-flaps to teach basic animal names. Perfect for young readers and families looking for a gentle introduction into a new language, Who Am I? focuses on everyday animals in the first book in the Let’s Learn Spanish series.

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What Am I?, a Let’s Learn Spanish lift-the-flap book, introduces little ones to the Spanish words for things that go.Clickity clack, clickity clack. What’s that racing down the track. It takes us far, then home again. “ALL ABOARD!” Come ride the tren (train). Introducing a creative way to learn first words in Spanish, What Am I? uses the power of rhyme and lift-the-flaps to teach basic transportation names. Perfect for young readers and families looking for a gentle introduction into a new language, What Am I? focuses on everyday vehicles in the second book in the Let’s Learn Spanish series.

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