ISBN: 9780151006007 - the middle of everywhere: the world's refugees come to our town (32 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Pipher unites refugees, people who havefled some of the most oppressive regimes in theworld, with all of us. . . . Pipher is takingthis moment to teach us un-American behaviors: Patience, manners, and tolerance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been our source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our children, our elders, andourselves. Now she gives us the tools to connect with the newestmembers of the American family-refugees.Orphans from southern Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeingAfghanistan and Vietnam: they arrive here daily with nothing butthe desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the faceof tragedy and their ability to hold on to the essential virtues of family, love, and joy are a tonic for all Americans.The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines to help usunderstand the struggles of the refugees who live around the corner ordown the street from us. Working in schools, social service agencies, andhomes as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher hasopened our eyes-and our hearts-to those with whom we share the future. Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is the author of three bestsellingbooks, including Reviving Ophelia, a New York Timesbestseller for more than two years. She has received anAmerican Psychological Association presidential citationand lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pipher unites refugees, people who havefled some of the most oppressive regimes in theworld, with all of us. . . . Pipher is takingthis moment to teach us un-American behaviors: Patience, manners, and tolerance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been our source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our children, our elders, andourselves. Now she gives us the tools to connect with the newestmembers of the American family-refugees.Orphans from southern Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeingAfghanistan and Vietnam: they arrive here daily with nothing butthe desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the faceof tragedy and their ability to hold on to the essential virtues of family, love, and joy are a tonic for all Americans.The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines to help usunderstand the struggles of the refugees who live around the corner ordown the street from us. Working in schools, social service agencies, andhomes as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher hasopened our eyes-and our hearts-to those with whom we share the future. Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is the author of three bestsellingbooks, including Reviving Ophelia, a New York Timesbestseller for more than two years. She has received anAmerican Psychological Association presidential citationand lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Fair.

Zustand: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Zustand: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Zustand: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Pipher unites refugees, people who havefled some of the most oppressive regimes in theworld, with all of us. . . . Pipher is takingthis moment to teach us un-American behaviors: Patience, manners, and tolerance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been our source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our children, our elders, andourselves. Now she gives us the tools to connect with the newestmembers of the American family-refugees.Orphans from southern Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeingAfghanistan and Vietnam: they arrive here daily with nothing butthe desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the faceof tragedy and their ability to hold on to the essential virtues of family, love, and joy are a tonic for all Americans.The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines to help usunderstand the struggles of the refugees who live around the corner ordown the street from us. Working in schools, social service agencies, andhomes as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher hasopened our eyes-and our hearts-to those with whom we share the future. Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is the author of three bestsellingbooks, including Reviving Ophelia, a New York Timesbestseller for more than two years. She has received anAmerican Psychological Association presidential citationand lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pipher unites refugees, people who havefled some of the most oppressive regimes in theworld, with all of us. . . . Pipher is takingthis moment to teach us un-American behaviors: Patience, manners, and tolerance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been our source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our children, our elders, andourselves. Now she gives us the tools to connect with the newestmembers of the American family-refugees.Orphans from southern Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeingAfghanistan and Vietnam: they arrive here daily with nothing butthe desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the faceof tragedy and their ability to hold on to the essential virtues of family, love, and joy are a tonic for all Americans.The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines to help usunderstand the struggles of the refugees who live around the corner ordown the street from us. Working in schools, social service agencies, andhomes as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher hasopened our eyes-and our hearts-to those with whom we share the future. Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is the author of three bestsellingbooks, including Reviving Ophelia, a New York Timesbestseller for more than two years. She has received anAmerican Psychological Association presidential citationand lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Almost Like New, Few Pages With Bumps.

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Hard Cover. Zustand: vg. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: vg. Probable book club ed.; xxv + 390 pages including index & bibliography; sepia photo on dust jacket. Hardcover (dj).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. The best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia presents a stirring glimpse of the world beyond our borders, told through the tales of refugees who have escaped countries riddled by conflict and ripped apart by war to realize their dream of starting a new life in America, vividly detailing their triumph over adversity. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is very loose. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Book in Good condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Book in Fair condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Harcourt, NY, 2002. Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 390 pp., Tan Hardback.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. A very nice copy with clean, bright interior pages and solid binding. DJ in very nice condition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 416 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. 390 pp., Tan Hardback, Fine in Fine as New DJ, 1st ed (Signed by Author). Signed by Author(s).

2002 Pipher, Mary THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE: THE WORLD'S REFUGEES COME TO OUR TOWN NY: Harcourt, Inc, c2002 First edition, First printing 390pp, appendices, index, Lg 8vo, As new hardbound in d/w.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Very good hardcover, very good dust jacket.

Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub Date: 3/22/2002 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 416 first edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Explores the sagas, sorrows, and dreams of America's newest citizens and how their struggles and hopes reaffirm the American dream.

Zustand: very good, very good. First Edition. First Printing. 390, bibliography, index, corners of several pages creased, sticker on rear DJ states children pictured on DJ are not refugees. In Pipher's study of Lincoln, Nebraska, she emphasizes the resiliency of the refugees--from Laos, Bosnia, Northern Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan, and the former Soviet Union--whose homeland tales of death, privation, torture, and multi-pronged persecution vary only in the details. …