<DIV><p>Filled with more than twenty-five essays on familiar topics to those who care for and teach young children, <I>Swinging Pendulums</I> is sure to stir discussion, support policy revision, and help early childhood professionals find the middle ground on issues in early childhood education. These thought- and discussion-provoking essays feature topics and trends in early childhood education including health, discipline, curriculum, professional development, use of media, ratios and group size, and more.</p><p><B>Carol Garhart Mooney</B>, a college instructor in early childhood education, is also the author of <I>Theories of Childhood</I>, <I>Theories of Attachment</I>, and <I>Use Your Words</I>.</p></DIV>