Henry and the Clubhouse (Henry Huggins)

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For Henry Huggins and his friends Robert and Murph, a clubhouse is a place where they can do as they please, without being bothered by girls. The sign that says NO GIRLS ALLOWED -- THIS MEANS YOU especially means Ramona Quimby. Lately Ramona has been following Henry on his newspaper route, embarrassing him in front of Henry's customers. The day Ramona follows Henry to the clubhouse, she wants to teach him girls aren't so bad, but she almost puts an end to his newspaper career forever.

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Great reading for elementary school.......2007-09-24

Looking for books that will challenge an 8 year old boy that is a good reader but doesn't like fiction. The Henry Huggins series is just the ticket. Although the stories are somewhat dated, nevertheless they are well written. The stories have humor in them and they contain object lessons for their readers. I can say that a boy for sure will find them interesting.

Wonderfully Enjoyable! .......2006-12-07

Another fine Henry Huggins book...and sadly we only have two left about Henry before we have exhausted this series. We simply love these books, my daughter is anxiously waiting until we get to the library tomorrow to pick up Henry and the Paper Route and we'll top off the series with Ribsy. Like other Henry Huggins books, this one is divided into chapters (7 to be exact) and each chapter is practically a short story in and of itself...the chapters build up to an overall theme/goal for Henry. In this particular book, it's building a clubhouse and buying a sleeping bag so he and his friends can sleep in the clubhouse.

The chapters start out with Henry forgetting about his paper route and winding up riding through town in a bathtub, then Henry and Ribsy making the acquaintance of the new neighborhood dog, we follow them on Halloween night, on a day of collection for his newspaper route, through his building of the clubhouse (with a strict No Girls policy) and his run in with Beezus and Ramona as a result (hilarious), Henry's clever "solution" to Ramona's pestering, and how he wound up with a little shadow! Overall the stories are clever and humorous in a way that I think kids genuinely appreciate and relate to!

Where does he find materials for his clubhouse? How does it turn out? What's up with that huge stuffed owl? What's it like to ride through town in a bathtub? How hard is a paper route? Will Henry ever get that sleeping bag? If you want to know you simply must read Henry and the Clubhouse, you won't be disappointed! These stories were written in the 1950's and 60's, so money matters are a bit off, but the rest is charming and the overall themes, humor, and childhood joys, frustrations and embarrassments have held up so wonderfully over the years...these books are great for girls and boys! I give this one an A+, another fine Henry Huggins adventure!

This book is awesome!.......2006-06-23

I think Beverly Cleary did a good job writing Henry and the Club House. Henry and the Club House is part of a series of books. This book is about a 11 year old boy who has a paper route. But, some times he forgets his paper route. One day he forgets his route and his mother has to do it. He has lots of problems but his biggest problem his Ramona. Ramona is a four year old girl. Every day Ramona is upto something. Henry has to get an idea to get rid of Ramona. In Henry and the Club House Henry has to deal with Ramona and a clubhouse that he is working on with his two friends Robert and Murph. I think every one from 7-11 should read this book.

Highly recommended.......2006-01-15

I just finished reading Henry and the Clubhouse to my little boy, who will turn six next month. He loves the Henry books (we've read 5 or 6 now), but I think I love them even more. My mother read these to me when I was 6 or 7, about 28 years ago, and I hadn't picked them up since. Now, as I read them to my son, every scene comes back to me with all of the humor and warmth that pervade each of Beverly Cleary's books for children. The author has remarkable insight into how the minds of young people work. Reading these books is an absolute delight.

Busy Henry.......2005-04-13

This story takes place in the present during our time in the 21st century, in a little town called Pitchfork, Oregon. Since it is in the 21st century, the setting is important because he would not have all the things he has right now. The reason for it is because back then some people did not have what they wanted. People were always fighting in the United States.

This book is mostly about a ten-year old boy named Henry Huggins. He and some of his friends are building a clubhouse, but Henry also has a paper route to do every afternoon. During his paper route he has trouble with Beezus' little sister, Ramona. She keeps on pestering him and his friends at the clubhouse, also when he is doing his paper route. So he wanted to do something with her so he could fell better.

In my opinion, I really like this book. It's amazing! Sometimes in the story, it makes me want to get excited. Some of the parts make me feel like it is funny and mean at the same time. When I read this book, it reminds me of me and my little brother. I would recommend this book because it's entertaining.

The Clubhouse Model: Empowering Applications of Theory to Generalist Practice (Social Work Series)

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The Clubhouse Model: Empowering Applications of Theory to Generalist Practice (Social Work Series)
Robert L. Jackson
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
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ASIN: 0534349404

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This innovative book demonstrates how one model draws a variety of theories and components of theory into practical use-helping your students see the many, creative ways that theory can be applied to real-life generalist practice, at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Effectively organized to illustrate how theories can complement each other, Robert L. Jackson's THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL: EMPOWERING APPLICATIONS OF THEORY TO GENERALIST PRACTICE describes an empowering model for generalist practice, a comprehensive approach designed to address the community support needs of adults with mental illness. This model originated in New York City and has been replicated all over the world. The model serves as a template and powerful heuristic device for the illustration of how theory and components of theory are applied in generalist practice. Jackson covers essential aspects of a range of human behavior theories and components of theory. He relates these aspects of theory to a widely respected generalist practice example, the clubhouse model. He shows how theory and components of theory inform and guide community building practice roles.

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Magic Castle is an interesting history of the Castle

Milt Larsen's Magic Castle Tour

Manufacturer: Brookledge Corporation
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0966100506

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Magic Castle is an interesting history of the Castle.......1999-07-19

The Magic Castle Tour is a good compendium of pictures from within the castle itself. It chronicles the history of the house and details where many of the artworks inside the club originated. It is a good book for magicians, historians or architects.

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A around great read!
Kid Will Be Kids

Space Station Mars (Clubhouse Book)
Daniel San Souci
Manufacturer: Tricycle Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1582461422

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Danny, his brothers, and the rest of the clubhouse crew are at it again. Since returning their dangerous snake and reptiles to the wild, they've found a meteor "from Mars," as Neil, a visiting neighbor, has determined it. So begins a quest to find flying saucers and make contact with Martians. But such top secret work can be tricky when the "Martians" come looking for their lost meteor. School Library Journal calls The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club "an appealing tale.... Throughout the story, readers see how well the youngsters work and play together, and allow their imaginations to take them on a super adventure." Now, with a telescope, crystal radio, and amateur chemistry set, the gang takes part in a second uproarious true tale of brothers, best friends, and the extraordinary adventures they create. Use the secret alphabet at the back of the book to decode Neil's mystery letter or to create messages of your own.

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A around great read!.......2006-10-05

After Danny and his friends see a Martian movie, they spend the night in their clubhouse where their imaginations run wild. Before long they are seeing flying saucers and radioactive meteors. Upon further examination, and with the help of whiz-kid Neil, they determine that the meteor is safe. But when an odd shape appears on the horizon, the boys determine the aliens want their meteor back. Thankfully, they have Neil around to act as their ambassador so the aliens can leave in peace.

Space Station Mars is full of wonderful, whimsical childhood imagination, and plenty of humor. The beautiful illustrations reflect not only what they boys are seeing, but what they hope to see and what really is. This mom sees what life used to be and the children only see fun. Our gang can't wait to get our hands on the rest of the Clubhouse Books.

An all-around great read for any child's library.

Armchair Interviews says: This series is sure to be a winner.

Kid Will Be Kids.......2005-08-22

This book is breath of fresh air for the younger reader. It gives the reader permission to use their imagination to the fullest. The books of this series also work well as read alouds.

Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing

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Some interesting observations, their recommendations were lacking.
Beyond the Clubhouse
Great read for any female in the IT fields.
I thought I'm the abnormal one!
Impressive Results & an Excellent Source of Ideas

Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing
Jane Margolis , and Allan Fisher
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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When there were no opportunities for women in the sciences, it was assumed they had no aptitude for the work. Even today, our tendency is to explain the gender gap by pointing out cognitive differences between men and women, overlooking the powerful societal pressures that guide young people into--and away from--certain careers. Convinced that "women must know more than how to use technology; they must know how to design and create it," Jane Margolis, a social scientist, and Allan Fisher, a computer scientist and college dean, devised a four-year study (involving some 230 interviews) at Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science. They found that the seven percent of female undergraduates at the college started out with as much excitement and talent as their male counterparts, but often wilted early on, perceiving that male students had come to college far better prepared than they had. "The study of computer science education can be seen as a microcosm of how a realm of power can be claimed by one group of people," the authors argue, "relegating others to outsiders." Happily, thanks to their efforts, female enrollment is up at Carnegie Mellon, and more women are remaining in the field. The racial divide in computer science is as pronounced as the gender gap, however, and would benefit from studies like the one described in Unlocking the Clubhouse. Surely the door can be pried open for blacks and Hispanics as well. --Regina Marler

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The information technology revolution is transforming almost every aspect of society, but girls and women are largely out of the loop. Although women surf the Web in equal numbers to men and make a majority of online purchases, few are involved in the design and creation of new technology. It is mostly men whose perspectives and priorities inform the development of computing innovations and who reap the lion's share of the financial rewards. As only a small fraction of high school and college computer science students are female, the field is likely to remain a "male clubhouse," absent major changes.

In Unlocking the Clubhouse, social scientist Jane Margolis and computer scientist and educator Allan Fisher examine the many influences contributing to the gender gap in computing. The book is based on interviews with more than 100 computer science students of both sexes from Carnegie Mellon University, a major center of computer science research, over a period of four years, as well as classroom observations and conversations with hundreds of college and high school faculty. The interviews capture the dynamic details of the female computing experience, from the family computer kept in a brother's bedroom to women's feelings of alienation in college computing classes. The authors investigate the familial, educational, and institutional origins of the computing gender gap. They also describe educational reforms that have made a dramatic difference at Carnegie Mellonâ-where the percentage of women entering the School of Computer Science rose from 7% in 1995 to 42% in 2000--and at high schools around the country.

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Some interesting observations, their recommendations were lacking........2006-12-23

I picked up this book because I had observed the females in my CS department (including myself) drop like flies. I was curious as to the cause of it, but there didn't seem to be a common theme, so I thought this book might have some insight. It didn't.

They cited several reasons women at CM were leaving, some of which were interesting, but the one that made me put down the book and walk away was when it claimed that it was because women are nurturing, and computer science needs to change to be more about using computers to nurture and care for people. To me, that sounded suspiciously like "Women aren't interested in computer science because it doesn't involve babies and ironing their husband's shirts!"

Reading about the changes they instituted made me retch a little bit. They talk about specifically approaching female students and having "women in CS" gatherings. While I'm all for creating a supportive community, if my university had done this, I would have turned and run the other way. The reason I enjoyed my CS department so much was because nobody talked to me like I was any different, or made an issue of my genitalia, I was just another computer science student.

Admittedly, a lot of my dissatisfaction with this book stems from my views on gender: I see men and women as fundamentally the same, but socialized to be different. Ultimately, they're all people. It seems like the researchers found that certain types of people (those who wanted to nurture and pursue a variety of interests as opposed to single-mindedly obsessing over one) were not succeeding in computer science, and those types happened to be overwhelmingly female. They proceed to refer to these types of people and "women" interchangeably, which I feel is inaccurate. They made an effort to get more people with vaginas in the door - regardless of whether or not they fit the type of person they just described (people who fit that description who happened to be male were just out of luck, I guess). I realize they're speaking in generalities, and not all people will fit even good generalities, but I think that they were inaccurate in this regard.

I think that, ultimately, recruiting women explicitly only serves to keep gender an issue and build the suspicion that female students were only admitted because of their sex. Instead of creating a supportive community of females for females, why not work on involving everybody in that supportive community? Instead of having dinners and get-togethers for women, why not have similar get-togethers to discuss sex and gender and how it plays out in the department? Everybody's got a sex, and in addition to supporting one half of the traditional gender binary, it could also create support for and awareness about the non-traditionally gendered.

Beyond the Clubhouse.......2005-07-08

Firstly, I'd like to thank Jane and Allen for writing this! They did a great job of articulating so many theories about women in Computer Science that I've hypothesized independently over the past 5 years. I identified with all the girls quoted in this book - I hadn't realized there are so many of us out there! When I graduated in Computer Engineering from Case, I was one of 2 girls among maybe 40 boys.

During my time at Case, I was friends with one other female CompE and knew of 3 more who made it all the way though the program. (To begin with, there were lots of us, but almost everyone dropped out). Here is what is interesting though. Of us five who graduated -
*One studied CS with the intention of becoming a programming teacher, not strictly a programmer. She's mastering in education, I think.
*One took a job in investment banking, and never used her CS major.
*Two of us worked for 2 years in the field, and are now in the process of changing careers (to medicine, international business)
*I don't know what happened to the remaining one.

I think a continuation of Jane & Allen's study, dealing with women in the Computer Science workforce, would make another interesting book. The attrition rates for women with degrees in CS seem to be at least 80% !!

Great read for any female in the IT fields........2005-02-23

The book focuses on the results of a "four-year study (involving some 230 interviews) at Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science." The authors did not spend a great deal of time offering solutions to the gender gap problem, but they did offer a great deal of insight into what causes it, such as the way boys and girls play and subsequently view the computer as a "boy's toy." It goes into detail about the societal pressures and our cultural differences that have attributed to the small percentage of women in computer science. I believe that some of the results from this research can lead to programs and other solutions that will eventually decrease the gender gap, but again not much emphasis is placed on what these solutions might be.

On a personal note, it was actually quite helpful in sorting out the emotions and situations that occured during my undergrad work and the fears and apprehensions I had of going to grad school. I especially recommend this book to all women in the computer fields and any woman interested in pursuing a computer science career.

I thought I'm the abnormal one!.......2004-11-03

I got a recommendation from Software Development magazine, and wow, I feel so lucky that I "discover" this book! I can't remember how many times I feel alienated among my male peers, whenever they keep talking about computer stuff or coding all the time. I also keep wondering whether I deserve to get a mark which is better than most of them. I even talk to my counsellor and she can't understand at all how a student who gets a good mark can have such a low confidence. Now, I feel much more comfortable in pursuing my CS degree even though I don't have the "geek" personality or such things like that. Thanks for doing this research, Jane Margolis and Allan Fisher!

Impressive Results & an Excellent Source of Ideas.......2003-09-05

I have referred many people to this book as a first class
evaluation of gender differences in technical education
presented along with concrete and practical suggestions on
how to improve. After more than 20 years in the
computer industry, it is a pleasure to read a book that
presents so well the challenges that most young women face
when starting in Engineering.

Caillou: The Missing Sock (Clubhouse series)

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relates to anyone--any age who wears socks
Great Book

Caillou: The Missing Sock (Clubhouse series)
Sarah Margaret Johanson
Manufacturer: Chouette Publishing
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ASIN: 2894504454

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relates to anyone--any age who wears socks.......2007-02-12

We all have a missing sock at some point---and what do we do? This is why I ordered the book---the idea is good.

Great Book.......2006-03-18

Great Children's Book. Me and my 2 year old love Caillou and his family.

Caillou: The Phone Call (Clubhouse series)

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poor Caillou ends happily
We Love Caillou

Caillou: The Phone Call (Clubhouse series)
Marilyn Pleau-Murissi
Manufacturer: Chouette Publishing
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poor Caillou ends happily.......2007-02-12

Sometimes I feel sad for Caillou as he gets his feelings hurt. In this book he keeps trying to talk to his mother who receives interrupting phonecalls. It's interesting how he keeps up with the pace of thinking of ideas to communicate with his mother despite the interruptions and how the book ends happily. Caillou is a odd character, but I like how wordy the pages are, so you can either make up the story for younger children, or read each word for schoolage children.

We Love Caillou.......2006-12-21

This is the first Caillou book I've ever purchased and it is great. My son is learning how to read so I thought this would appeal to him as he adores Caillou. All Caillou products are a must have and as I have learned collectibles as well!

The Amazing Ghost Detectives (Clubhouse Book)

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The Amazing Ghost Detectives (Clubhouse Book)
Daniel San Souci
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ASIN: 1582461651

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Fun.......2006-09-18

There's a mess maker making some spectacular messes in the neighborhood clubhouse and it's spreading from neighbor to neighbor. It seems to be a ghost! What are the club members to do? First they decide to call themselves The Amazing Ghost Detectives and then they call upon Allison for help. She has written a report about ghosts and is considered to be an expert.

A plan is decided upon and the club members set it in motion. Will they be successful? The answer is a big YES! With the help of Molly, a dog, the ghost is chased from the neighborhood and since the kids don't have ghosts to contend with anymore, the club name is changed to The Mighty Pigeon Club when a club member's mother made him give up all his homing pigeons.

Children are drawn to scary stories and this is just enough scary (but not too much) to delight them and draw them into the adventure.

The only thing I'd change about the story is the drawing of the grandmother. I disliked the portrayal of her with obvious sagging [...]. It isn't necessary.

Armchair Interviews says: The whimsical illustrations are a fun addition to the story.

Watch Me Draw Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Watch Me Draw)

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Watch Me Draw Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Watch Me Draw)
Disney
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ASIN: 1600580432

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Eleven engaging scenes with corresponding step-by-step drawing projects

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