NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (August 2021 – February 2022)

Jubilee Christian Academy
Senior High School Department

Educational Resource Center

NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS S.Y. 2021 – 2022

The Educational Resource Center aims to provide students and personnel with access to print and non-print resources that will support the present and anticipated instructional and research needs of the academic community. With this, the ERC continuously updates its collection to meet the information needs of the students and personnel, covering all subject areas. Here is a list of resources acquired from August 2021 to February 2022.

Students’ Reference

Print

 

800-899 Literature

Yapan, A. B. (2018). Borador : isang pagkilala sa layunin ng komunikasyon sa kolehiyo. Manila, Philippines : Blue Books

Synopsis: Ang pag-aaral sa wika ay nagiging isa nang kultural na pag-aaral. Nagiging isang asignatura ang malayuning komunikasyon na pag-aaral sa kultura mula sa lente ng wika. Hahantong sa pag-unawa ng wika ang pagpasok sa kultura; gayundin, hahantong sa pag-unawa sa kultura ang pag-aaral sa wika.

Call number: 808.0495 Y25b 2018

 

Teachers’ Reference

Print

 

500-599 Natural Science and Mathematics

 

Princeton Review (2020). AP biology premium prep 2021. New York, NY : Penguin Random House.

Synopsis: Ace the 2021 AP Biology Exam with this Premium version of The Princeton Review’s comprehensive study guide. Includes 6 full-length practice exams (more than any other major competitor), plus thorough content reviews, targeted test strategies, and access to online extras.

Call number: TR 570.76 P957p 2020

 

Students’ Reference

Non-Print

 

100-199 Philosophy and Psychology

Miller, R. W. (2020). The art of showing up : how to be there for yourself and your people. New York : The Experiment.

Synopsis: If you’re having trouble connecting with those around you, know that you’re not the only one. Adult friendships are tricky!!! Part manifesto, part guide, The Art of Showing Up is soul medicine for our modern, tech-mediated age.

Call number: 158.2 M647a 2020

 

 

200-299 Religion

 

Russo, S. (2018). The Bible Promise Book® for Teens : Timeless Answers for Tough Questions. Newburyport : Barbour Publishing, Inc.

Synopsis: Searching for real answers about life-helpful answers that you can really trust? The Bible Promise Book® for Teens offers 125 everyday topics with answers from contemporary Bible versions.

Call number: 248.83 R969b 2018

 

 

Cherry, C. M. (2019). Worship Like Jesus: A Guide for Every Follower. Nashville : Abingdon Pressa.

Synopsis: Worship in local churches has changed dramatically over the past fifty years, not only in North America but in many places on every continent. Have these widespread and varying shifts left us with vague or even false impressions of what the weekly worship event is all about?

Call number: 264 C522w 2019

 

300-399 Social Sciences

Tracy, B. (2021). Eat that frog! : 22 ways to stop procrastinating and excel in school. Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

Synopsis: There’s an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re done with the worst thing you’ll have to do all day. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task—but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life.

Call number: 371.30281 T761e 2021

 

 

600-699 Technology (Applied Science)

Garnett L. (2020). Find your zone of genius : how to redefine intelligence, become an expert on yourself and make greatness a give. Naperville, IL : Simple Truths

Synopsis: What is your Zone of Genius? In Find Your Zone of Genius, you will learn the scientifically proven process of tracking thoughts and behaviour which can help you spend more time in what author Laura Garnett calls your Zone of Genius that sweet spot where you’re challenged, fulfilled, and happily engaged in the work you’re doing.

Call number: 650.14 G235f 2020

 

Maxwell, J. C. (2018). Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. [Place of publication not identified], Thomas Nelson Pub.

Synopsis: In 1993, John C. Maxwell’s now-classic work revolutionized the way leaders are made. By examining the differences between leadership styles, Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others from any type of leadership position – including as a business executive, a church leader, a teacher, or even a parent.

Call number: 658.4092 M465d 2018

 

700-799 Arts and recreation

Phifer, S. (2018). More Than Music: Becoming a Highly Effective Worship Team. Millry, AL : Empowered Publications, Inc.

Synopsis: is a biblically sound presentation of why and how singers, instrumentalists, and technicians can find the dynamic center between cultural effectiveness and spiritual power.

Call number: 783 P543m 2018

 

 

Teachers’ Reference

Non-Print

 

200-299 Religion

 

365 days of prayer for life : daily prayer devotional 2020. [Place of Publication not identfied] : Broadstreet Pub Group LLC

Synopsis: Whether you have made prayer a habit for many years or this is your first prayer devotional, inspiration is waiting for you in the daily prayers written here.

Call number: TR 242.2 B863t 2020

 

 

Stanley, C. F. (2018). Jesus, Our Perfect Hope: 365 Devotions. Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson.

Synopsis: We all need hope. And in our efforts to find it, we may turn to relationships, jobs, or other pursuits that fail to satisfy. But one source of hope will never let us down. In his new daily devotional, beloved pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley will help you discover the joy and peace of resting in Jesus.

Call number: TR 242.2 St787j 2018

 

Fisk, J., Roehl, K., Demery, K. (2017). The One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional: 365 Inspiring Ideas to Reveal, Give, and Find God’s Love. Carol Stream, IL : Tyndale Momentum, is the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Synopsis: What would happen if you and your family committed to doing one act of kindness each day for a year? Our world desperately needs more kindness. Whether it’s on social media, in the news, or between your arguing kids it can seem like conflict and disconnection are everywhere. But imagine how much better life would be if we got intentional about being kind.

Call number: TR 242.2 F538o 2017

 

 

Periodicals

Educational Leadership

Synopsis: The magazine for educators written by educational leaders—principals, teachers, and administrators at every level and in every subject area. It is the flagship publication of ASCD, a global nonprofit leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner.

 

 

 

Mathematics Teacher (From NCTM.org)

Synopsis: The Mathematics Teacher (MT), an official journal of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, is devoted to improving mathematics instruction from grade 8-14 and supporting teacher education programs. It provides a forum for sharing activities and pedagogical strategies, deepening understanding of mathematical ideas, and linking mathematics education research to practice.

 

 

Database

 

EBSCOhost

Synopsis: EBSCOhost databases are the premium online information resources used by thousands of institutions and millions of end-users worldwide. It covers a wide array of resources from different subject areas.