Top Ten Most Borrowed: January 2024
Read Alberta is introducing a new monthly list highlighting the most borrowed eBooks and magazines in the Read Alberta Collection— a collection of Alberta-published eBooks and magazines which are available to borrow through Alberta public libraries. And bonus— they have simultaneous loans, which means no waiting in hold lines! You can find more information about the collection here. Discover the top ten eBooks and magazines for January 2024 below!
eBooks
1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care: An Intercultural Perspective Carole Massing
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
Carole Massing 
, Mary Lynne Matheson
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550598872
2. Who Has Seen the Wind
Who Has Seen the Wind W.O. Mitchell
Published: Nov 08, 2022 by Freehand Books
W.O. Mitchell
Published: Nov 08, 2022 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601132
3. All the World’s a Mall
All the World's a Mall Published: Dec 01, 2023 by University of Alberta Press
Rinny Gremaud
Published: Dec 01, 2023 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772127201
4. Elements of Indigenous Style
Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples Gregory Younging
Published: Feb 15, 2018 by Brush Education
Gregory Younging
Published: Feb 15, 2018 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550597196
5. Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in Canada, Third Edition
Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in Canada, Third Edition Derek Truscott
Published: Sep 29, 2021 by University of Alberta Press
Derek Truscott , Kenneth H. Crook
Published: Sep 29, 2021 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772125597
6. K9 Obedience Training
K9 Obedience Training: Teaching Pets and Working Dogs to Be Reliable and Free-Thinking Published: May 22, 2019 by Brush Education
Susan Bulanda
Published: May 22, 2019 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550597943
7. The Red Chesterfield
The Red Chesterfield Wayne Arthurson
Published: Oct 15, 2019 by University of Calgary Press
Wayne Arthurson
Published: Oct 15, 2019 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773850771
8. This is How You Start to Disappear
This Is How You Start to Disappear Astrid Blodgett
Published: Dec 01, 2023 by University of Alberta Press
Astrid Blodgett
Published: Dec 01, 2023 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772127225
9. This Wild Spirit
This Wild Spirit: Women in the Rocky Mountains of Canada Published: Feb 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
Published: Feb 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9780888645876
10. We Need to Do This
We Need to Do This: A History of the Women's Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters Alexandra Zabjek
Published: Sep 15, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
Alexandra Zabjek
Published: Sep 15, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773854922
eMagazines
1. Alberta Views, January-February 2024
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.
2. On Spec Magazine, Vol 33 Issue 126
On Spec publishes short fiction and poetry in the genre of the Fantastic–Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Magic Realism etc.
3. Alberta Outdoorsmen, December 2023
Alberta Outdoorsmen is designed to keep the hunters, anglers and trappers of Alberta up-to-date on the news, issues and events that surround hunting, fishing and trapping. Dedicated to maintaining our great outdoor heritage, Alberta Outdoorsmen tackles all of the issues head-on, providing insights through a great collection of outdoor writers and authors. If you love hunting, fishing and trapping, Alberta Outdoorsmen is the magazine for you.
4. Creative Scrapbooker, Winter 2023/2024
Creative Scrapbooker is a quarterly paper crafting magazine. Look to this upbeat magazine for trend-setting techniques and ideas, step-by-step guides for beginner and advanced scrapbookers and card makers, in addition to a showcase of creative talent that will inspire your creativity.
5. Funicular, Volume 4 Issue 2
Funicular Magazine publishes short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry from emerging and established Canadian writers, as well as work from writers around the world. Funicular Magazine is made in Edmonton, Alberta.
6. The Polyglot, Issue 12: RESIST
The Polyglot is proud to publish RESIST, a special issue in partnership with the Literary Translators’ Association of Canada and edited by Leilei Chen 莫譯. Immerse yourself in sixteen unique translations expressed as collages, digital art, paintings, photographs, poems, and stories. These works span thirteen languages, including Albanian, Chinese, Danish, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Italian, Kapampangan, Naijá Pidgin, Romanian, Russian, Scots, Spanish, and Yorúbà.
7. Alberta Outdoorsmen, October 2022
Alberta Outdoorsmen is designed to keep the hunters, anglers and trappers of Alberta up-to-date on the news, issues and events that surround hunting, fishing and trapping. Dedicated to maintaining our great outdoor heritage, Alberta Outdoorsmen tackles all of the issues head-on, providing insights through a great collection of outdoor writers and authors. If you love hunting, fishing and trapping, Alberta Outdoorsmen is the magazine for you.
8. Avenue Calgary, January-February 2024
Avenue is the premier city lifestyle magazine celebrating Alberta’s largest city through Avenue Calgary.
9. Canadian Cowboy Country, December 2023-January 2024
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
10. Creative Scrapbooker, Fall 2023
Creative Scrapbooker is a quarterly paper crafting magazine. Look to this upbeat magazine for trend-setting techniques and ideas, step-by-step guides for beginner and advanced scrapbookers and card makers, in addition to a showcase of creative talent that will inspire your creativity.