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Prayers, Petitions, and Protests

The Catholic Church and the Ontario Schools Crisis in the Windsor Border Region, 1910-1928

By: Jack D. Cecillon

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Prayers, Petitions, and Protests

The Catholic Church and the Ontario Schools Crisis in the Windsor Border Region, 1910-1928

By: Jack D. Cecillon

In 1912, the Ontario Conservative government issued the controversial Regulation 17 in an attempt to improve the quality of English-language teaching in the province, while effectively restricting French-language instruction within bilingual schools. Prayers, Petitions, and Protests explores popular reaction to the policy in the Windsor border area and the radical opposition of the Catholic hierarchy to bilingual schooling. Jack Cecillon presents a comprehensive study of divisions that were created or exacerbated within the local francophone communities, as well as the pivotal role played by the bishop of London, Michael Francis Fallon, who strongly opposed bilingual education within his diocese. Also instrumental was the Catholic Church's desperation to stave off challenges to the province's separate schools system, which was met with aggressive resistance from congregations of French-speaking Catholics. This dispute was of such grave concern to church officials that the Pope had to intervene twice to manage the conflict between the warring Irish- and French-Canadian factions. Although much of the province effectively resisted the school reforms, what emerged in Windsor was very different. Prayers, Petitions, and Protests uncovers a conflict within the church where priests and laypeople challenged the hierarchy, disobeyed orders, and stirred public resistance.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773588876

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9780773588875

Webster's World

Columns from The Herald 1985-97

By: Jack Webster

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Webster's World

Columns from The Herald 1985-97

By: Jack Webster

Jack Webster is one of the most popular journalists writing in Scotland today. Voted Columnist of the Year in 1996, his first collection of Herald columns was a bestseller. This book presents another collection of his writings.

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Black & White Publishing

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1845029232

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9781845029234

Bridge the Gap to Better Bidding

By: Jack Wynns,Jerry Drennan

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Bridge the Gap to Better Bidding

By: Jack Wynns,Jerry Drennan

This book is intended for intermediate and advanced players and is designed along the lines of a convention card. Each subject (No Trump, Majors, Weak Two Bids, etc.) gets its own chapter. Within each chapter each topic gets a page of text along with examples and a quiz. Most intermediate players have a working, but incomplete, knowledge of the various topics. This book will fill in the blanks, add new ideas to your bidding arsenal and significantly improve your bidding skills.

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AuthorHouse

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1665566833

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Becoming Shakespeare

The Unlikely Afterlife That Turned a Provincial Playwright into the Bard

By: Jack Lynch

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Becoming Shakespeare

The Unlikely Afterlife That Turned a Provincial Playwright into the Bard

By: Jack Lynch

Becoming Shakespeare begins where most Shakespeare stories end-with his death in 1616-and relates the fascinating story of his unlikely transformation from provincial playwright to universal Bard. Unlike later literary giants, Shakespeare created no stir when he died. Though he'd once had a string of hit plays, he had been retired in the country for six years, and only his family, friends, and business partners seemed to care that he was gone. Within a few years he was nearly forgotten. And when London's theaters were shut down in 1642, he seemed destined for oblivion. With the Restoration in 1660, though, the theaters were open once again, and Shakespeare began his long ascent: No longer merely one playwright among many, he became the transcendent genius at the heart of English culture. Fifty years after the Restoration scholars began taking him seriously. Fifty years after that he was considered England's greatest genius. And by 1800 he was practically divine. Jack Lynch vividly chronicles Shakespeare's afterlife-from the revival of his plays to the decades when his work was co-opted and "improved" by politicians and other playwrights, and culminating with the "Bardolatry" of the Stratford celebration of Shakespeare's three-hundredth birthday in 1864. Becoming Shakespeare is not only essential reading for anyone intrigued by Shakespeare, but it also offers a consideration of the vagaries of fame.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0802718671

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9780802718679

An Everglades Providence

Marjory Stoneman Douglas and the American Environmental Century

By: Jack E. Davis

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An Everglades Providence

Marjory Stoneman Douglas and the American Environmental Century

By: Jack E. Davis

Profiles the suffragist, feminist, and environmentalist who fought for the preservation and protection of the Everglades and won the battle that turned it into a national wilderness area.

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University of Georgia Press

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082033071X

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9780820330716

A, B, Sea

A Loose-Footed Lexicon

By: Jack Lagan

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A, B, Sea

A Loose-Footed Lexicon

By: Jack Lagan

A, B, Sea is an entertaining, comprehensive guide to the language and lore of 21st-century seafarers. This playful mariner’s glossary of nautical terms includes definitions for and cross-references to everything from aft to zenith, brass monkey to tuna tower. This second edition includes many new entries, some purely from the swashbuckler vernacular, and others for serious sailors. Packed with practical advice, this is a dictionary with a difference: many words are illustrated by passages from classic books of the sea, others by the author's experiences aboard an American schooner with a European engine and two boxes of tools. Sample entries from this informative and entertaining dictionary include: Bermuda Triangle: Given a choice between alien creatures and bad weather combined with inept seamanship and navigation, you should vote for the latter every time. The US Coast Guard certainly does. carry away, to: when any part of the standing rigging or a spar breaks it is said to have "carried away." What you say is probably unprintable. seasickness (mal de mer): a form of motion sickness usually brought on by a feeling of well-being and euphoria. Reputedly comes in two stages: during the first you fear you might die, during the second, you fear you might not. The most reliable cure: Stand under a tree.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1574093231

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9781574093230

Fields of Authority

Special Purpose Governance in Ontario, 1815-2015

By: Jack Lucas

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Fields of Authority

Special Purpose Governance in Ontario, 1815-2015

By: Jack Lucas

Everywhere we turn in Canadian local politics – from policing to transit, education to public health, planning to utilities – we encounter a peculiar institutional animal: the special purpose body. These “ABCs” of local government – library boards, school boards, transit authorities, and many others – provide vital public services, spend large sums of public money, and raise important questions about local democratic accountability. In Fields of Authority, Jack Lucas provides the first systematic exploration of local special purpose bodies in Ontario. Drawing on extensive research in local and provincial archives, Lucas uses a “policy fields” approach to explain how these local bodies in Ontario have developed from the nineteenth century to the present. A lively and accessible study, Fields of Authority will appeal to readers interested in Canadian political history, urban politics, and urban public policy.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487510373

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Rogue Command (A Troy Stark Thriller—Book #2)

By: Jack Mars

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Rogue Command (A Troy Stark Thriller—Book #2)

By: Jack Mars

“Thriller writing at its best. Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.” --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) From #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars, author of the critically-acclaimed Luke Stone and Agent Zero series (with over 5,000 five-star reviews), comes an explosive new, action-packed thriller series that takes readers on a wild-ride across Europe, America, and the world. Although elite Navy Seal Troy Stark was forced into retirement for his dubious respect for authority, his work in stopping a major terrorist threat to New York did not go unnoticed. Now part of a new, secret international organization, Troy must hunt down all threats to the U.S. and pre-empt them overseas—bending the rules if he has to. In ROGUE COMMAND, a group of European terrorists have a new, unexpected target, with nuclear-level consequences. With the clock ticking for Troy to stop them before they set off a global war, Troy, partnered with an Interpol agent whom he grudgingly respects, is up against the enemy of his life. But there is only one problem: no one knows exactly what the target is. And as Troy’s investigative work leads to a discovery, he realizes it may not be the target—or the enemy—they all think it is. Just how deep do these terrorists’ connections run? An unputdownable action thriller with heart-pounding suspense and unforeseen twists, ROGUE COMMAND is the debut novel in an exhilarating new series by a #1 bestselling author that will have you fall in love with a brand new action hero—and turn pages late into the night. Books #3-#5 in the series are now also available.

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Jack Mars

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1094390747

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9781094390741

London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

By: Jack Chesher

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London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

By: Jack Chesher

See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself! London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees in our parks; railings made from recycled WWII stretchers, to shrapnel damage on walls; the hidden symbols on post boxes, to prehistoric tree trunks – there is a rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details of the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings. This richly detailed and beautifully illustrated book provides a miscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there are cattle troughs on your route to work, why bollards often look like upside down cannons or wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is – this book will provide the tools to decipher London’s secret code, and introduce you to a treasure trove of hidden spots to explore. The book comes complete with maps so you can spot these details yourself on walks through the capital. So, pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had.

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Frances Lincoln

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0711277567

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9780711277564

Playfair Football Annual 2012-2013

By: Glenda Rollin,Jack Rollin

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Playfair Football Annual 2012-2013

By: Glenda Rollin,Jack Rollin

The factual, concise and first-choice guide for the real fan. Now in its 65th year, PLAYFAIR FOOTBALL ANNUAL includes all the Champions League and Europa League details; a compact directory for English and Scottish clubs; English and Scottish league and cup match results; stats on how English league clubs have fared over the last 25 years; and week-by-week domestic, European and international fixtures for the 2012-2013 season. A pocket-size treat - this is the ideal book to take to matches and settle arguments before, during and after!

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0755363574

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Troy Stark Thriller Bundle: Rogue Force (#1), Rogue Command (#2), and Rogue Target (#3)

By: Jack Mars

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Troy Stark Thriller Bundle: Rogue Force (#1), Rogue Command (#2), and Rogue Target (#3)

By: Jack Mars

A bundle of books #1 (ROGUE FORCE), #2 (ROGUE COMMAND), and #3 (ROGUE TARGET) in Jack Mars’s Troy Stark Thriller series—a bestseller! This bundle offers books one, two, and three in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In ROGUE FORCE, Troy finds himself partnered with an Interpol agent who is as different from him as can be, and their instant dislike is mutual. But they have an attack to stop, and only a few days to do it, and together they’ll need each other as they criss-cross Europe in a high-octane cat-and-mouse chase to shut these terrorists down. But what starts off as a straightforward mission (and an opportunity to clear his name) soon catapults Troy headfirst into a global conspiracy. These criminals are more sophisticated than they appear, and even with Troy’s unparalleled military skills, he and his team find themselves constantly one stop behind. With the fate of New York City on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Where will they strike? And when? And can Troy stop it before it’s too late? In ROGUE COMMAND, a group of European terrorists have a new, unexpected target, with nuclear-level consequences. With the clock ticking for Troy to stop them before they set off a global war, Troy, partnered with an Interpol agent whom he grudgingly respects, is up against the enemy of his life. But there is only one problem: no one knows exactly what the target is. And as Troy’s investigative work leads to a discovery, he realizes it may not be the target—or the enemy—they all think it is. Just how deep do these terrorists’ connections run? In ROGUE TARGET, a new marvel of engineering is set to open with fanfare, heralding a new era of technology and attracting heads of state for the grand opening. But terrorists have their eyes on it, too—along with the high-value targets attending—and in this high-octane action thriller, Troy Stark may be the only person left standing between the terrorists and an event of mass destruction. Unputdownable action thrillers with heart-pounding suspense and unforeseen twists, the Troy Stark thriller series is an exhilarating new series by a #1 bestselling author that will have you fall in love with a brand new action hero—and turn pages late into the night. Future books in the series will soon be available.

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Jack Mars

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109438111X

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9781094381114

Angel of Death

By: Jack Higgins

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Angel of Death

By: Jack Higgins

They call themselves "January 30", after the date of a British massacre in Belfast. They are allied with no one, killing American diplomats and KGB agents, Arabs and Israelis, IRA gunmen and Loyalist soldiers. But they are definitely the enemies of peace--and they are plotting an assassination that will shatter an uneasy truce that reigns in Ireland. Former IRA enforcer Sean Dillon must hunt down January 30 before they kill again. Before they spark another war. Before Dillon himself falls prey to the ultimate assassin--the Angel of Death...

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Penguin

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0425152235

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9780425152232

Playfair Football Annual 2011-2012

By: Glenda Rollin,Jack Rollin

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Playfair Football Annual 2011-2012

By: Glenda Rollin,Jack Rollin

The factual, concise and first-choice guide for the real fan. Now in its 64th year, PLAYFAIR FOOTBALL ANNUAL includes all the Champions League and Europa League details; a compact directory for English and Scottish clubs; English and Scottish league and cup match results; and stats on how English league clubs have fared over the last 25 years. A pocket-size treat - this is the ideal book to take to matches and settle arguments before, during and after!

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0755362349

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African Americans and American Indians in the Revolutionary War

By: Jack Darrell Crowder

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African Americans and American Indians in the Revolutionary War

By: Jack Darrell Crowder

At the time of the Revolutionary War, a fifth of the Colonial population was African American. By 1779, 15 percent of the Continental Army were former slaves, while the Navy recruited both free men and slaves. More than 5000 black Americans fought for independence in an integrated military--it would be the last until the Korean War. The majority of Indian tribes sided with the British yet some Native Americans rallied to the American cause and suffered heavy losses. Of 26 Wampanoag enlistees from the small town of Mashpee on Cape Cod, only one came home. Half of the Pequots who went to war did not survive. Mohegans John and Samuel Ashbow fought at Bunker Hill. Samuel was killed there--the first Native American to die in the Revolution. This history recounts the sacrifices made by forgotten people of color to gain independence for the people who enslaved and extirpated them.

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McFarland

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1476676720

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9781476676722

The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television

By: Ted Okuda,Jack Mulqueen

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The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television

By: Ted Okuda,Jack Mulqueen

From the late 1940's through the early 1970's, local TV stations created a golden age of children's television. These programs were rich in imagination, inventiveness, and devoted fans. This book tells the back stories and details of the special Chicago children's programming created during this period.

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SIU Press

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0809335360

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9780809335367

Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2006

By: Jack W. Plunkett

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Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2006

By: Jack W. Plunkett

No other guide covers the complete retail picture like this exciting new volume. America's retail industry is in the midst of vast changes - superstores and giant discounters are popping up on major corners. Malls are lagging while "power centers" are surging ahead. Savvy firms are combining bricks, clicks and catalogs into multi-channel retail powerhouses. Which are the hottest retailers? What lies ahead? Our market research section shows you the trends and a thorough analysis of retail technologies, chain stores, shopping centers, mergers, finances and future growth within the industry. Included are major statistical tables showing everything from monthly U.S. retail sales, by sector, to mall sales per square foot, to the 10 largest malls in the US. Meanwhile, the corporate profiles section gives you complete profiles of the leading, fastest growing retail chains across the nation. From Wal-Mart and Costco to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, we profile the major companies that marketing executives, investors and job seekers most want to know about. These profiles include corporate name, address, phone, fax, web site, growth plans, competitive advantage, financial histories and up to 27 executive contacts by title. Purchasers of the printed book or PDF version may receive a free CD-ROM database of the corporate profiles, enabling export of vital corporate data for mail merge and other uses.

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Plunkett Research, Ltd.

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1593920555

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Prayers, Petitions, and Protests

Prayers, Petitions, and Protests

Webster's World

Webster's World

Bridge the Gap to Better Bidding

Bridge the Gap to Better Bidding

Becoming Shakespeare

Becoming Shakespeare

An Everglades Providence

An Everglades Providence

A, B, Sea

A, B, Sea

Fields of Authority

Fields of Authority

Rogue Command (A Troy Stark Thriller—Book #2)

Rogue Command (A Troy Stark Thriller—Book #2)

London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

Playfair Football Annual 2012-2013

Playfair Football Annual 2012-2013

Troy Stark Thriller Bundle: Rogue Force (#1), Rogue Command (#2), and Rogue Target (#3)

Troy Stark Thriller Bundle: Rogue Force (#1), Rogue Command (#2), and Rogue Target (#3)

Angel of Death

Angel of Death

Playfair Football Annual 2011-2012

Playfair Football Annual 2011-2012

African Americans and American Indians in the Revolutionary War

African Americans and American Indians in the Revolutionary War

The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television

The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television

Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2006

Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2006

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