Miriam College High School Library Media Center

Periodical Subscriptions

SY 2012-2013

CHRISTIAN LIFE America (foreign)

America is a Catholic media ministry that interprets the Church for the world and the world for the Church. It is a forum for discussion of religion, society, politics and culture from a Catholic perspective. The Ignatian traditions of "finding God in all things" and the promotion of justice shape our commentary. Founded in 1909 by the Jesuit order and directed today by Jesuits and lay colleagues, America is a resource for spiritual renewal and social analysis guided by the spirit of charity.

Catholic Digest (foreign)

America's best source of hope and inspiration for more than 2.5 million readers! Enjoy timely, thought-provoking articles, inspiring human interest stories and wholesome family entertainment - through stories that inform, entertain and inspire.

Creative Catechist (foreign)

RTJ's Creative Catechist will provide everything that DREs, catechists and teachers need to create fun, exciting, and successful classroom experiences.

CBCP Monitor (local)

The CBCP Monitor contains the official stand of the Church on current social, political and moral issues affecting the life of the faithful. Aside from carrying the stamp of being the official paper of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), every issue of the CBCP Monitor, which is published fortnightly, brims with local and foreign church news; discussions from respected columnists; feature stories; church updates; movie reviews and many more.

Documentation Service (foreign)

Documentation Service is a monthly publication of the Theological Centrum (Manila) which offers reading materials on matters related to Catholic Faith and Morals. It aims to help its readers to deepen their knowledge of the doctrine of the Catholic Chruch, thus helping them to have a deeper life of faith.

Fish (local)

A 40-page magazine created with the youth in mind. It contains articles put together by people who are in touch with the youth, who know what young people need and what they crave for. It is an alternative to the pop culture magazines and cheap tabloids that continue to hog the mainstream. It goes against the flow by preaching Jesus in the language and color that the young recognize and understand

Youngster (local)

Youngster, The Magazine for the young ministers of the Word. This reading material has been a close companion in the Christian formation of Filipino youth. It brings adventures and deep insights of life through special features of various individuals and schools, short stories, discussions, Gospel-based reflections, etc.

ENGLISH

Cicada (foreign)

CICADA®, a challenging and entertaining literary magazine for teens and young adults ages 14 and up.

English Journal (foreign)

English Journal is NCTE's award-winning journal of ideas for English language

arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools. It presents information on the teaching of writing and reading, literature, and language, and includes information on how teachers are putting the latest technologies to work in their classrooms.

Journal of Media Literacy (foreign)

The Journal of Media Literacy is published by the National Telemedia Council, the oldest media literacy organization in the United States. The Journal reflects the philosophy of NTC which takes a positive, non-judmental approach to media literacy education as an essential life skill for the 21st century.

Reading Improvement (foreign)

Reading Improvement publishes reports of investigations and creative theoretical papers dealing with every aspect of reading improvement, and at all levels of instruction. Articles dealing with encoding and decoding, special education, handwriting, art, and literature in relation to K-12 are included in the sphere of interest. Preference is given to manuscripts that give promise to better understanding the teaching of reading and for improving the reading process.

The Writer (foreign)

Today's best-selling writers discuss dialogue, plotting, characterization, suspense, romantic fiction; non-fiction writers cover interviewing, research, finding good subjects, how and when to query, turning personal experience into salable articles and books.

SCIENCE

American Biology Teacher (foreign)

The American Biology Teacher is an award winning and peer-refereed professional journal for K-16 biology teachers. Articles include topics such as modern biology content, biology teaching strategies for both the classroom and laboratory, field activities, and a wide range of assistance for application and professional development. Each issue features reviews of books, classroom materials, technology products, and "Biology Today." Published 9 times a year by the National Association of Biology Teachers, the journal also covers the social and ethical implications of biology d ways to incorporate such concerns into instructional programs.

BioScience (foreign)

BioScience has presented readers with timely and authoritative overviews of current research in biology, accompanied by essays and discussion sections on education, public policy, history, and the conceptual underpinnings of the biological sciences.

Chem Matters (foreign)

ChemMatters magazine helps high school students find connections between chemistry and the world around them. Published since 1983 by the American Chemical Society’s Education Division, the magazine engages students with real-world applications of scientific concepts they learn in the classroom.

Discover (foreign)

Discover attracts intelligent and curious readers - forward thinkers and public advocates engaging in a dialogue of action that influences opinion leaders and encourages innovation. They are active in their communities, carry a strong voice concerning political issues and are very active in environmental groups.

Discovery Channel Magazine (foreign)

The Discovery Channel Magazine will cover a wide spectrum of topics within 12 pillars – nature, adventure, marvels, sci-tech, history, the universe, forensics, seekers, survival, info-tech, psychology and the environment. The tone of the editorial will build on the successful formula from before, a compelling read with strong injections of humour and emotion.

Popular Science (foreign)

The 'What's New'" magazine of science and technology. Covering the latest developments in cars, electronics, communications, tools, energy, aviation, science, space exploration and much more.

Science News (foreign)

This award-winning biweekly news magazine covers important and emerging research in all fields of science. It publishes concise, accurate, timely articles that appeal to both general readers and scientists, reaching nearly 130,000 subscribers and more than one million readers. Audible.com distributes an audio edition ofScience News. News from the Science News reporting team also appears at www.sciencenews.org. Updated daily, this site covers all areas of science.

Scientific American (foreign)

The leading source and authority for science, technology information and policy for a general audience.

Bato Balani (local)

A scholastic enhancement magazine for high school students supporting Filipino youth in the field of science and technology.

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Teacher (foreign)

The Mathematics Teacher, an official NCTM journal, is devoted to improving mathematics instruction for grades 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.

COMPUTER EDUCATION

Tech and Learning (foreign)

Ideas and tools for Ed Tech learders

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND TRADES

Better Homes and Gardens (foreign)

Better Homes and Gardens is focused on decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, and gardening. It also has extensive information for women and families.

Cook (local)

Cook: The Culinary Lifestyle Magazine also known as Cook - Connecting Foodies is a monthly publication of Philippine Graphic Publishing Inc. Features articles about food, beverage and recipes that accord to the Filipino taste.

Crafts and Things (foreign)

Crafts ‘n things is the only general craft magazine on the market that incorporates all crafts into every issue. Every issue includes a variety of techniques and project ideas including sewing, needlework, paper crafts, rubber stamping, painting, floral arranging, clay and beading, not to mention all the latest techniques. Plus Crafts ‘n things offer resources, tips and guides that crafters crave. We focus on home décor and gift giving with unique holiday crafting ideas. Get inspired with over 200 projects in each and every issue, covering all crafts and all craft levels.

Entrepreneur (local)

Entrepreneur magazine, the indispensable handbook for existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, provides the best practices that help identify good business opportunities as well as eliminate guesswork in starting or growing a business. It also provides nuts-and-bolts tips and inspirational features that give readers a framework for success.

Good Housekeeping (foreign)

Good Housekeeping magazine, together with the Good Housekeeping Institute and the Good Housekeeping Seal, is an American icon of consumer protection and quality assurance. Every issue delivers a unique mix of independent investigation and trusted reporting, along with inspirational and personal stories. The magazine's rich tradition embodies a commitment to the modern home and to a woman's quality of life.

Paper Crafts (foreign)

This magazine is directed at the woman crafter seeking excellent original design, full-size patterns and complete accurate instructions for how-to projects in general crafts, needle crafts and floral. Its included instructions will guide readers through trendy and traditional techniques. The project ideas and designs are supplemented by columns and special features to help the reader become a well informed crafter.

Yummy

Yummy is the modern food magazine that inspires readers to be creative with their home menus, given time and budget constraints. Every issue features more than 50 new recipes that are quick and easy, with ingredients readily available in any supermarket. Yummy also delivers product and supermarket news, expert advice, and other interesting food and restaurant features.

P.E., HEALTH AND MUSIC

Health and Home (local)

Health and Home..the national journal for better living--it is the flagship magazine of Philippine Publishing House. Each monthly issue contains valuable tips toward better health, happier home and a more vibrant life. Be it in raising children. Health and Home shares with you helpful Christian philosophies.Youth affairs. Family concerns. Marriage enrichment tips. Experts' suggestions to keeping and staying healthy and whole. Plus lots of pertinent tidbits of information you would like to know---and should know.

Health Today (local)

A consumer health magazine published bimonthly in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. Includes links to health-related articles, news briefs, expert advice and a bulletin board.

Music Educators (foreign)

Published quarterly, Music Educators Journal offers peer-reviewed scholarly and practical articles on music teaching approaches and philosophies, instructional techniques, current trends and issues in music education in schools and communities and the latest in products and services.

Teaching Music (foreign)

Teaching Music magazine offers music educators a forum for the exchange of practical ideas that will help them become more effective teachers. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, the magazine includes timely information to interest, inform, and inspire music teachers and those who support their work. We welcome manuscripts for the Lectern section that describe effective and innovative instructional strategies or thoughtful solutions to problems faced by music educators at all levels, from PreK through college. Major article categories are General Music, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Early Childhood, Advocacy, and Teacher Education/Professional Development. Of particular interest are articles relating to the following:

An advocacy idea that worked for you—how you implemented it and what were the results.

Lesson plan(s) that worked well with your students

Classroom management

Student recruitment and retention

Students with special needs

Conducting techniques

Cross-curricular integration

Multicultural music

Assessment

SOCIAL STUDIES

Haring Ibon

Haring Ibon is a quarterly magazine on biodiversity conservation by the Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Inc. It is intended for its members, staff, networks and the general public.Its pages aim to heighten awareness and appreciation of our fragile ecosystem and threatened species, and how our ways - from national policies to individual lifestyles - impact on these. Analyses, views, researches, community stories and photo essays hope to offer a reader-friendly resource.

Human Rights Forum

Human Rights Forum – a quarterly that tackles current human rights issues and concerns, with articles written in English and Filipino

IBON Education for Development

IBON Facts & Figures

IBON seeks to promote an understanding of socioeconomics that serves the interests and aspirations of the Filipino people. We study the most urgent social, economic and political issues confronting Philippine society and the world.

IBON Facts and Figures Special Release

Impact

Impact is an Asian magazine for Human Transformation, officially approved as general reference material for students in the Secondary and Tertiary levels and a general professional reading material for teachers in all levels on June 8, 1987.

InFocus

In Focus: A Semestral Human Rights Situationer – a bi-annual situationer that focuses on the state of civil-political rights as well as the five focus ESC (economic, social and cultural) rights: food, work, housing, education and health. IEC materials include modules, primers, posters, leaflets, media releases and news features, and video documentaries.

National Geographic

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, the flagship magazine of the National Geographic Society, chronicles exploration and adventure, as well as changes that impact life on Earth. Editorial coverage encompasses people and places of the world, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Major topics include culture, nature, geography, ecology, science and technology.

Newsweek

Newsweek magazine reveals the ideas behind the headlines. It gives you cutting-edge analysis and comprehensive insights. It has an unbiased, international perspective and a strong local influence. Newsweek's Pacific edition addresses the needs of our Asian readers, bringing you deeper understanding of what's happening in Asia and the world. This edition is circulated throughout Asia, including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

Philippines Graphic

Philippine Journalism Review Reports

The PJRReports serves as the new monthly publication that serves as a forum for the discussion of the issues and problems of the news media in the Philippines. More than a mere publication, it is the result of the continuing monitoring activity of how the press covers and reports events and issues.

Philippines Studies

Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints is an internationally refereed journal that publishes scholarly articles and other materials on the history of the Philippines and its peoples, both in the homeland and overseas. It believes the past is illuminated by historians as well as scholars from other disciplines; at the same time, it prefers ethnographic approaches to the history of the present. It welcomes works that are theoretically informed but not emcumbered by jargon. It promotes a comparative and transnational sensibility, and seeks to engage scholars who may not be specialists on the Philippines.

Quilted Sightings

The journal features articles that address contemporary dynamics of patriarchy and how it is aggravated by economic globalization, neo-conservative backlash, and the rise of militarism in the Asia Pacific region. The journal seeks to identify persistent and new forms of gender power gaps and to steer debates towards meaningful transformation.

Social Education

Social Education, contains a balance of theoretical content and practical teaching ideas. The award-winning resources include techniques for using materials in the classroom, information on the latest instructional technology, reviews of educational media, research on significant social studies-related topics, and lesson plans that can be applied to various disciplines. The journal is organized into recurring departments including Looking at the Law, Surfing the Net, and Teaching with Documents. Social Education is published 6 times per year: September; October; November/December; January/February; March/April; and May/June.

The Social Studies Professional

TSSP is the official newsletter of NCSS, featuring the latest news, new resource and professional development listings, and information on local and state meetings.

Time

TIME gives you more than just a weekly news summary. TIME provides insightful analysis of today's important events and what they mean to you and your family--from politics to scientific breakthroughs to human achievement. Plus, TIME helps you keep up with the arts, business, and society.

Yes!

YES! Magazine empowers people with the vision and tools to create a healthy planet and vibrant communities. We do this by: Reframing issues and outlining a path forward; Giving a voice to the people who are making change; Offering resources to use and pass along

FILIPINO

Tambuli

Magasin para sa Wika at Panitikan. Ito ay pantulong na babasahin para sa mga mag-aaral at guro sa mataas na paaralan para sa pag-aaral ng asignaturang Filipino.

OTHERS:

Animal Scence

Archie

Candy Magazine

DestinAsian

Meg

PCARRD Farm News

The PCARRD Farm News and its Tagalog counterpart, 'Mga Balitang Pambukid' are compilations of research news features in broadcast format. They come in 10-15 radio scripts sent to radio stations nationwide and aired as is, rewritten, or translated in the vernacular of the region/province.

They contain research findings or technical informations not necessarily new but still usable. Also sent to community newspapers, the PCARRD Farm News' audiences include students, libraries, farmers, and extension workers.

PCARRD Monitor

Quarterly Newsletter of the PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PCARRD) Development of Science and Technology (DOST)

People Asia

Reader’s Digest

Reader’s Digest (large print)

Sparkling

Teen Voque

Women’s Journal

Working Mom