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Don't bother me mom, I'm learning: How computer and video games are preparing your kids for 21st century success and how you can help!

https://cwslc.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110132
Prensky, Marc. St. Paul, MN: Paragon House , 2006.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 85 PRE 2006
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
This book debunks the accepted wisdom that video games are harmful to children. Instead, he contends that games can teach a multitude of skills, including problem solving, language and cognitive skills, strategic thinking, multitasking, and parallel processing.
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Author
Prensky, Marc
Place of Publication
St. Paul, MN
Publisher
Paragon House
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
Paperback, 252 p.
Subject
Education. Gaming
Computers
Abstract
This book debunks the accepted wisdom that video games are harmful to children. Instead, he contends that games can teach a multitude of skills, including problem solving, language and cognitive skills, strategic thinking, multitasking, and parallel processing.
Notes
This book is only available for staff use.
ISBN
1557788588
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF AA 85 PRE 2006

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Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Study and Learning Commons On Loan, due Monday, September 11, 2023
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Genetics of type 2 diabetes: Association, interaction, prediction

https://cwslc.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113272
van Hoek, Mandy. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam , [2011]. Published Thesis.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF FL 800 HOE 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Aim of this thesis is to investigate the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes, its interaction with environmental factors, and implications for treament and prediction of the disease.
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Author
van Hoek, Mandy
Edition
Published Thesis
Place of Publication
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Publisher
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Publication Date
[2011]
Physical Description
Paperback: 162 pages
Subject
Genetics
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
UBC MD Undergrad
Abstract
Aim of this thesis is to investigate the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes, its interaction with environmental factors, and implications for treament and prediction of the disease.
ISBN
9789461690821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
REF FL 800 HOE 2011

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Study and Learning Commons REF Available
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