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Scorsese

Virgin Film

By: Jim Sangster

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Martin Scorsese’s obsession with sin and redemption, conflict and violence runs through much of his work. This essential guide to Scorsese explores his career from his early student works, including It’s Not Just You, Murray!: through his personal examinations of his Italian American heritage in Mean Streets, Italianamerican and Goodfellas: the extreme violence of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and Cape Fear: and the religious themes – from a director who originally wanted to be a priest – of The Last Temptation of Christ and Kundun. Including all Scorsese’s films up to Gangs of New York, this is a comprehensive study of the work of this widely respected film maker. Also covering his influences, the controversy surrounding his films, exhaustive music lists and long-time collaborations, this is an extensive analysis of the most consistently passionate, committed and inventive film director of the last thirty years.

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Random House

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1448133270

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The Granite Men

A History of the Granite Industries of Aberdeen and North East Scotland

By: Jim Fiddes

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The Granite Men

A History of the Granite Industries of Aberdeen and North East Scotland

By: Jim Fiddes

Granite is the most unyielding of building materials. The great granite quarries of the North East are silent now, as are virtually all of the 100 granite yards that existed in Aberdeen around the year 1900. Yet in its time, the granite industry of north-east Scotland was the engine that built civilisations. As early as the sixteenth century, granite from Aberdeen and its vicinities was building castles. In the heyday of the mid-nineteenth century, the granite men of the North East hewed this material from the bowels of the earth and used it to fashion the iconic structures that defined the age. It paved the streets and embankments of London. It was used to build bridges over the Thames. It was carved into monuments for kings and commoners not only in Britain but all over the world. None of it possible without the men that toiled in those quarries and yards. This is the story of those granite men and their industry.

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The History Press

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0750991186

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9780750991186

Royal City

A Photographic History of New Westminster, 1858-1960

By: Jim Wolf

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Royal City

A Photographic History of New Westminster, 1858-1960

By: Jim Wolf

Rediscover New Westminster in this richly illustrated history of British Columbia's first capital city. Jim Wolf has created an illuminating overview of the city's development and growth--incorporating the words of those who witnessed and recorded the events--and paired it with the remarkable images of the photographers who viewed New Westminster with discerning eyes, capturing history in magical moments with the click of their cameras. Royal City will be a treasured keepsake for current and past residents of New Westminster, as well as a useful tool for anyone interested in the history of this colourful city and its early photographers.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1894384849

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9781894384841

Headless Horsemen

A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last Kentucky Derby on Steroids

By: Jim Squires

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Headless Horsemen

A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last Kentucky Derby on Steroids

By: Jim Squires

For fans concerned about the future of horse racing, "a well-told cautionary tale about greed and willful inattention" (Kirkus). "An insider's stunning account of the corrupt practices that threaten both the horses and the game . . . an engrossing read." —Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jim Squires was in trouble. He was in the horse business, an enterprise seemingly intent on committing suicide, led over the cliff by visionless leaders. A clannish group called "the Dinnies" had long refused to share power, as vast overproduction and unbridled greed created a subprime-like bubble in the market. Overpriced animals of dubious quality and drug-enhanced performance on the track were undermining the integrity of competition and ultimately the very breed itself. With its economic model broken, its tawdry sales practices under attack, and its public image in tatters, the sport was overdue for a reckoning. Headless Horsemen is Squires's critique of what is happening to the sport and the animals he loves, as he and a small group of unlikely heroes agitate for a return to fair dealing. For anyone who cares about the soul and survival of horse racing, this book is an impassioned call to arms.

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Macmillan

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1429985291

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REFLECTIONS OF A ''B''- MOVIE JUNKIE

A tribute to, and homage of, the ''B''-Movie genre films of the Saturday Matinees, of primarily the ‘40's and ‘50's

By: Jim Driscoll

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REFLECTIONS OF A ''B''- MOVIE JUNKIE

A tribute to, and homage of, the ''B''-Movie genre films of the Saturday Matinees, of primarily the ‘40's and ‘50's

By: Jim Driscoll

Reflections Of A 'B' Movie Junkie" is a tribute to the old "B" Movies of the Saturday Matinees of yesteryear. Actually, it is more of a homage to them, or at least (6) genres of those film types, that were so prevalent back in primarily the '40's and '50's. Their research and discussion, however, in some instances, dates all the way back to the beginning of the "talkies" of motion picture content, and can extend in the other direction, into the early '70s. These (6) genres include the popular "B"-Western, The Comedy Teams, The Jungle Adventures, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Horror and the Serial, or Chapter Plays, so popular with the week-end Matinee crowds back then. These film-types filled up our Saturday afternoons (and evenings) with exciting adventure, curious wonder, spine-tingling horror, and non-stop action. Often filmed on a shoe-string budget, and in a limited time-frame, many of these "classics" came to be looked upon by many fans as being so truly bad, that they were good, (in a bad sort of way) ! They are thus categorized, reviewed and discussed, for the most part, in a lovingly personal style, especially when compared to the film types we are subjected to in today's market. They had their place in film history, and that time is long since gone. But, for some of us, they have never been equaled, which, for others, may indeed be a good thing.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462838200

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Outdoor Adventure Education

Foundations, Theory, and Research

By: Alan W. Ewert

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Outdoor Adventure Education

Foundations, Theory, and Research

By: Alan W. Ewert

Outdoor Adventure Education: Foundations, Theories, Models, and Research steeps students in the theories, concepts, and developments of outdoor adventure education, preparing them for careers in this burgeoning field. This text is based on author Alan W. Ewert’s pioneering book Outdoor Adventure Pursuits: Foundations, Models, and Theories. Ewert and Sibthorp, both experienced practitioners, researchers, and educators, explore the outdoor adventure field today in relation to the changes that have occurred since Ewert’s first book. The authors present a comprehensive text on outdoor and adventure foundations, theories, and research that will provide the basis for the next generation of professionals.

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Human Kinetics

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145044251X

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Off to the Side

A Memoir

By: Jim Harrison

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Off to the Side

A Memoir

By: Jim Harrison

A New York Times Notable Book: A memoir of the writing life of Jim Harrison, from hardscrabble years to high-profile Hollywood friendships, “as engaging as it is eccentric” (The Washington Post Book World). In this “sprawling, impressionistic memoir”, which was selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, Jim Harrison chronicles his coming-of-age, from a boy drunk with books to a young man making his way among fellow writers he deeply admires—including Peter Matthiessen, Robert Lowell, W.H. Auden, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and Allen Ginsberg (The New York Times Book Review). Harrison discusses forthrightly the life-changing experience of becoming a father, and the minor cognitive dissonance that ensued when this boy from the heartland somehow ended up a highly paid Hollywood screenwriter. He gives free rein to his seven obsessions—alcohol, food, stripping, hunting and fishing (and the dogs who have accompanied him in both), religion, the road, and our place in the natural world—which he elucidates with earthy wisdom and an elegant sense of connectedness. Off to the Side is a work of great beauty and importance, a triumphant achievement that captures the writing life and brings all of us clues for living. A true masterpiece of memoir from an author whose “writing bears earthy whiffs of wild morels and morals and of booze and botany, as well as hints of William Faulkner, Louise Erdrich, Herman Melville, and Norman Maclean.” (San Francisco Chronicle) “This fine memoir is a worthy capstone to a fascinating career.” —Publishers Weekly

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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1555846475

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9781555846473

ISLAND MARATHONS

By: Jim Manford

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ISLAND MARATHONS

By: Jim Manford

With 40 years of running behind him, including more than 300 marathons in over 100 overseas locations (55 different countries and still counting) there are few people better qualified than Jim Manford to guide runners step-by-step through some of the world's most exotic marathon locations. Writing as always from the perspective of a dedicated Marathon Tourist, in this his 10th book in his 'Marathon Tourism' series, Jim describes 25 island-based marathons from Cuba to Crete, Reykjavik to Rhodes, Tenerife to Torshavn and Sri Lanka to the Seychelles along with other beautiful islands around the globe. This book is a must-read for those who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel.

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Lulu.com

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0244463654

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9780244463656

Handbook of Comparative Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Residues of Pesticides and Environmental Contaminants

By: Stephen F. Sundlof,Jim E. Riviere,Arthur L. Craigmill

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Handbook of Comparative Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Residues of Pesticides and Environmental Contaminants

By: Stephen F. Sundlof,Jim E. Riviere,Arthur L. Craigmill

Residues of drugs and chemicals in edible tissues of food-producing animals are a major public health concern. Until now, information on applications of pharmacokinetic principles to drug and chemical residue avoidance has been spread throughout literature. For the first time, this handbook brings this information together in a convenient and concise volume. For easier reference, text is divided into three parts: physicochemical constants and chemical structures, legal tissue tolerances, and pharmacokinetic parameters derived from open literature. This is the only publication that offers all this information in a single source. For fast access, numerous tables present valuable pharmacokinetic data for drugs in serum, plasma, or blood and in other matrices. The authors include their own previously unpublished pharmacokinetic parameters, results of statistical analyses performed on time/concentration data tabulated in the primary sources. Helpful appendices contain FDA approved tolerances and action levels as well as chemical structures and physicochemical properties. This is an essential handbook for veterinarians, toxicologists, pharmacologists, animal scientists, food hygienists, and regulatory personnel involved in human food safety.

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CRC Press

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0849332133

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9780849332135

A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1

Beginnings to 1866

By: Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown

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A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1

Beginnings to 1866

By: Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown

A History of Law in Canada is the first of two volumes. Volume one begins at a time just prior to European contact and continues to the 1860s, while volume two will start with Confederation and end at approximately 2000. The history of law includes substantive law, legal institutions, legal actors, and legal culture. The authors assume that since 1500 there have been three legal systems in Canada - the Indigenous, the French, and the English. At all times, these systems have co-existed and interacted, with the relative power and influence of each being more or less dominant in different periods. The history of law cannot be treated in isolation, and this book examines law as a dynamic process, shaped by and affecting other histories over the long term. The law guided and was guided by economic developments, was influenced and moulded by the nature and trajectory of political ideas and institutions, and variously exacerbated or mediated intercultural exchange and conflict. These themes are apparent in this examination, and through most areas of law including land settlement and tenure, and family, commercial, constitutional, and criminal law.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487504632

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9781487504632

Building a Better World, 3rd Edition

An Introduction to the Labour Movement in Canada, 3rd Edition

By: Stephanie Ross,Larry Savage,Errol Black,Jim Silver

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Building a Better World, 3rd Edition

An Introduction to the Labour Movement in Canada, 3rd Edition

By: Stephanie Ross,Larry Savage,Errol Black,Jim Silver

This third edition of Building a Better World offers a comprehensive introductory overview of Canada’s labour movement. The book includes an analysis of why workers form unions; assesses their organization and democratic potential; examines issues related to collective bargaining, grievances and strike activity; charts the historical development of labour unions; and describes the gains unions have achieved for their members and all working people.

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Fernwood Publishing

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1773633309

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9781773633305

Darkness Yielding

Liturgies, Prayers and Reflections for Christmas, Holy Week and Easter

By: Jim Cotter,Martyn Percy,Sylvia Sands,W. H. Vanstone,Rowan Williams

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Darkness Yielding

Liturgies, Prayers and Reflections for Christmas, Holy Week and Easter

By: Jim Cotter,Martyn Percy,Sylvia Sands,W. H. Vanstone,Rowan Williams

Darkness Yielding is an imaginative and engaging collection of ready-to-use liturgies, prayers and reflections for the richest seasons of the Christian year - Advent and Christmas, Holy Week and Easter, for all looking for fresh and striking ways of expressing what the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus mean for human life.

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Canterbury Press

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1853119865

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9781853119866

British Film

By: Jim Leach

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British Film

By: Jim Leach

This book explores British cinema in relation to its social political and cultural contexts. Each chapter deals with a specific topic and includes close readings of key films from different historical periods. Demonstrating the richness and variety of a national cinema that has traditionally struggled to define itself between the paradigms of Hollywood popular film and European art cinema, British Film provides comprehensive coverage of British cinema and detailed discussion of specific films that can be used in tandem with screenings.

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Cambridge University Press

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052165419X

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Where the Spirit of the Lord Is

By: Jim McGuiggan

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Where the Spirit of the Lord Is

By: Jim McGuiggan

This richly written book will enhance your knowledge of the Holy Spirit and inspire you to allow Him to work more and more in your daily life as McGuiggan approaches the subject with warmth, scholarship, and stories of human beings touched by the Eternal Spirit of God. "Wouldn't it be wonderful if we developed a reverent but joyful intimacy with the Person who has existed in eternal, holy, and loving communion with the Father and the Son?" So asks Jim McGuiggan as he invites you to allow the Spirit to take up residence in your heart and transform your life. Discussions on the Holy Spirit range from the sensational to the sterile. But McGuiggan approaches this vast and somewhat mysterious subject with warmth, scholarship, and stories of human beings touched by the Eternal Spirit of God. Once you start reading McGuiggan, you'll want to find a quiet spot and stay awhile. Third in a trilogy by Jim McGuiggan, this richly written book will enhance your knowledge of the Holy Spirit and inspire you to allow Him to work more and more in your daily life. McGuiggan's short, poignant chapters will lead you to a deeper understanding of life lived in the Spirit.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451604750

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The Great Radio Soap Operas

By: Jim Cox

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The Great Radio Soap Operas

By: Jim Cox

This reference work contains exhaustive histories of 31 of network radio's most durable soap operas on the air between 1930 and 1960. The soap operas covered are Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories, Backstage Wife, Big Sister, The Brighter Day, David Harum, Front Page Farrell, The Guiding Light, Hilltop House, Just Plain Bill, Life Can Be Beautiful, The Light of the World, Lora Lawton, Lorenzo Jones, Ma Perkins, One Man's Family, Our Gal Sunday, Pepper Young's Family, Perry Mason, Portia Faces Life, The Right to Happiness, Road of Life, The Romance of Helen Trent, Rosemary, The Second Mrs. Burton, Stella Dallas, This Is Nora Drake, Today's Children, Wendy Warren and the News, When a Girl Marries, Young Doctor Malone, and Young Widder Brown. Included for each series are the drama's theme and story line, an in-depth focus on the major characters, and a listing of producers, directors, writers, announcers, casts, sponsors, ratings, and broadcast dates, times and networks. Profiles of 158 actors, actresses, creators and others who figured prominently in a serial's success are also provided.

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McFarland

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1476604142

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The Third Rail

Confronting Our Pension Failures

By: Jim Leech,Jacquie McNish

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The Third Rail

Confronting Our Pension Failures

By: Jim Leech,Jacquie McNish

For all Canadians, a blueprint on the state of Canadian pensions, the crisis we are faced with, and solutions to fix it - from the foremost expert on the subject. Over the next 20 years more than 7 million Canadian workers will retire. Baby boomers, the 45- to 65-year-olds who account for 42% of the country's workforce, will join the largest job exodus in Canadian history, moving the promised land of retirement. Unless our crumbling pension system is reformed, many of these reitrees will find this dreamland a bewildering and disappointing mirage. In the early 1980s, consumers were setting aside 20% of their disposable incomes to their retirement plans; today the savings rate is a threadbare 2.5%. Retirement savings plans meant to build Canadians' personal war chests for their final years have failed to live up to their cheery promises of early retirement "freedom" - market returns are low, and financial fees are climbing. Moreover, retirement plans are now being compromised by high pension obligations and a shrinking workforce. Canada has the capacity to diffuse this ticking pension time bomb with some hard choices, posits Leech. It's time for businesses, governments, unions, and employees to face these options and fix - and ultimately save - our pensions system, taking examples from Holland, New Brunswick, and Rhode Island - places in which new laws have been adopted to repair the pensions programs.

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Signal

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0771046804

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The A to Z of American Radio Soap Operas

By: Jim Cox

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The A to Z of American Radio Soap Operas

By: Jim Cox

The period from 1925 to 1960 was the heyday of the American Radio Soap Opera. In addition to being part of popular culture, the soap opera had important commercial aspects as well that were not only related to their production, but also to the desperate need to sell products or perish. Both sides of this story are traced in this comprehensive compendium. The dictionary section, made up of more than 500 cross-referenced entries, provides brief vignettes of the more popular and also less well-known 'soaps,' among them Back Stage Wife, Our Gal Sunday, Pepper Young's Family and The Guiding Light. Other entries evoke those who brought these programs to life: the actors, announcers, scriptwriters, networks, and even the sponsors. Nor are the basic themes, the stock characters and the gimmick, forgotten. The book's introduction defines the soap opera, examines the span of the radio serial, reviews its origins and its demise, and focuses on the character types that made up its denizens. The chronology outlines the period and the bibliography offers further reading. Together, these elements make a comprehensive reference work that researchers will find invaluable long into the future.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810863499

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A History of Law in Canada, Volume Two

Law for a New Dominion, 1867–1914

By: Jim Phillips,Philip Girard,R. Blake Brown

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A History of Law in Canada, Volume Two

Law for a New Dominion, 1867–1914

By: Jim Phillips,Philip Girard,R. Blake Brown

This is the second of three volumes in an important collection that recounts the sweeping history of law in Canada. The period covered in this volume witnessed both continuity and change in the relationships among law, society, Indigenous peoples, and white settlers. The authors explore how law was as important to the building of a new urban industrial nation as it had been to the establishment of colonies of agricultural settlement and resource exploitation. The book addresses the most important developments in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, including legal pluralism and the co-existence of European and Indigenous law. It pays particular attention to the Métis and the Red River Resistance, the Indian Act, and the origins and expansion of residential schools in Canada. The book is divided into four parts: the law and legal institutions; Indigenous peoples and Dominion law; capital, labour, and criminal justice; and those less favoured by the law. A History of Law in Canada examines law as a dynamic process, shaped by and affecting other histories over the long term.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487545681

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Scoundrels and Shirkers

Capitalism and Poverty in Britain

By: Jim Silver

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Scoundrels and Shirkers

Capitalism and Poverty in Britain

By: Jim Silver

Scoundrels and Shirkers examines the deep relationship between capitalism and poverty in England since the 12th century. It exposes the dynamics of capitalism, from its origins in the long transition from feudalism to its current crisis under neoliberal capitalism, in producing poverty. The book, unique in the historical breadth of its focus, shows conclusively that poverty is an inevitable consequence of capitalism. In the search for profits and control of society’s economic surplus, capitalism expands, adapts and innovates, producing not only commodities and wealth but also, and necessarily, poverty. With the partial but important exception of the 1945–51 period, and to a lesser extent the time between 1906 and 1914, there has never been a serious attempt to solve poverty. Efforts have always been to manage and control the poor to prevent them from starving or rebelling; to punish and blame them for being poor; and to force them into poverty-level jobs. Any real solution would require the logic of capitalism to be deeply disrupted. While possible in theory, such a change will require massive social movements.

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Fernwood Publishing

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1773636278

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Historical Dictionary of American Radio Soap Operas

By: Jim Cox

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Historical Dictionary of American Radio Soap Operas

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The House of Zondervan

Celebrating 75 Years

By: Jim Ruark

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The House of Zondervan

Celebrating 75 Years

By: Jim Ruark

The year was 1931, and in a farmhouse in Grandville, Michigan, brothers Pat and Bernie Zondervan were quietly making publishing history. They started by purchasing and reselling some “remaindered” book from Harper & Brothers, then quickly moved into a publishing operation of their own, which, thanks to faith, industriousness, business savvy, and the right people, prospered in the midst of the Depression. It has been flourishing ever since. What began as Pat and Bernie’s vision has become today’s premier Christian communications company, meeting the needs of people across the world with resources that glorify Jesus Christ and promote biblical principles. This is the story of how it all happened. The House of Zondervan is a fascinating, richly human look at the people and the relationships, the faith and the labor, the struggles and heartbreaks as well as the triumphs, the accomplishments of yesterday and the challenges and opportunities of today, that both make up our heritage and point toward our future. Here are authors who have shaped the face of evangelicalism and helped people across the world experience the power and grace of God’s kingdom. Here too are editors and marketers who have brought to light some of Christianity’s most gifted and important voices. And here are leaders who have not only defined the course of our company but embodied its character and instilled it in those they have led. The story of Zondervan is also the story of its enterprises past and present—a story of retail stores; record and music publishing; bestselling Bibles and Bible translations such as the New International Version; rich and diverse partnerships; constantly shifting relationships in the publishing and bookselling industry; and innovations in marketing, research, product development, and author care that have earned us our place at the vanguard of Christian communications. Above all, the history of Zondervan is the story of lives reached and transformed by the grace and power of God. And it is a testimony to Jesus Christ, the Lord we love and serve, who has been faithful to us as we have strived to be faithful to him. Welcome to The House of Zondervan. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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Zondervan

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0310866278

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A Diminished Roar

Winnipeg in the 1920s

By: Jim Blanchard

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A Diminished Roar

Winnipeg in the 1920s

By: Jim Blanchard

The third instalment in Jim Blanchard’s popular history of early Winnipeg, A Diminished Roar presents a city in the midst of enormous change. Once the fastest growing city in Canada, by 1920 Winnipeg was losing its dominant position in western Canada. As the decade began, Winnipeggers were reeling from the chaos of the Great War and the influenza pandemic. But it was the divisions exposed by the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike which left the deepest marks. As Winnipeg wrestled with its changing fortunes, its citizens looked for new ways to imagine the city’s future and identity. Beginning with the opening of the magnificent new provincial legislature building in 1920, A Diminished Roar guides readers through this decade of political and social turmoil. At City Hall, two very different politicians dominated the scene. Winnipeg’s first Labour mayor, S.J. Farmer, pushed for more public services. His rival, Ralph Webb, would act as the city’s chief “booster” as mayor, encouraging U.S. tourists with the promise of “snowballs and highballs.” Meanwhile, promoters tried to rekindle the city’s spirits with plans for new public projects, such as a grand boulevard through the middle of the city, a new amusement park, and the start of professional horse racing. In the midst of the Jazz Age, Winnipeg’s teenagers grappled with “problems of the heart,” and social groups like the Gyro Club organized masked balls for the city’s elite.

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Univ. of Manitoba Press

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0887555799

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Public Health Practice in Australia

The organised effort

By: Sally Fawkes

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Public Health Practice in Australia

The organised effort

By: Sally Fawkes

Public Health Practice in Australia offers a thorough introduction to what public health practitioners do, and the 'effort' involved in improving the health of the public. This second edition has been fully revised and updated in line with current policies and practice. It highlights common threads that underlie seemingly disparate activities, ideas and entities that comprise the organised effort of public health practice. The emphasis is on securing and maintaining the conditions in society that enable people to live healthy and fulfilling lives. The authors examine the impact of historical, social, economic, environmental and political factors on the health of individuals, communities and populations. Taking an applied, multidisciplinary approach, they outline the strategies and tools that public health practitioners use to improve health outcomes: identifying infrastructure needs in the workforce, public and private sector organisations, and in regulation; gathering, analysing and using health data; applying interventions in health policy, provision of health services and health promotion. Public Health Practice in Australia draws on current international and Australian research and the interwoven case studies make the theories and concepts come alive. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals across the health sciences including public health, medicine, environmental health, health promotion, health information management and health administration. 'The book is impressive in the completeness, clarity and consistency of the material covered, and for the way in which many of the theoretical issues are related to current practice. An extremely useful and valuable reference for both students and practitioners alike.' - Thomas Tenkate, Environmental Health

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Routledge

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1000246981

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Golf Resorts

By: Jim Nicol,Barbara Nicol

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Golf Resorts

By: Jim Nicol,Barbara Nicol

A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public. Regional maps show locations.

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Hunter Publishing, Inc

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158843740X

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Rare Leadership

4 Uncommon Habits For Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead

By: Marcus Warner,Jim Wilder

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Rare Leadership

4 Uncommon Habits For Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead

By: Marcus Warner,Jim Wilder

Revive your leadership. Grow healthy teams. See great results. Healthy teams begin with healthy leaders, and at the heart of this dynamic is emotional maturity—the quality the greatest leaders possess. Combining solid theology, cutting-edge brain science, and decades of counseling and consulting experience, Rare Leadership shows you how to take your leadership and team to the next level. It will equip you to: Cultivate emotional maturity in yourself and others Develop the four habits of R.A.R.E. leaders Promote a strong group identity Keep relationships bigger than problems Increase productivity through trust, joy, and engagement Whether you are burnt out or just looking to improve, when you prioritize people and lead from a secure identity, you’ll be amazed at the freedom you feel and the results you see. You can lead from a healthy place, respond rather than react, and build the team of your dreams. If you want to take your organization to the next level, it starts with you. Read Rare Leadership and be equipped to lead joy-filled, emotionally mature, relationally connected teams.

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Moody Publishers

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0802494439

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24

The Unofficial Guide

By: Jim Sangster

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24

The Unofficial Guide

By: Jim Sangster

A guide to the first season of the television series 24 provides episode summaries along with notes on the cast, trivia, and comments about each episode.

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Contender Entertainment Group

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1843570343

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Legacy of Blood

A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies

By: Jim Harper

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Legacy of Blood

A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies

By: Jim Harper

Combining in-depth analysis with over 200 film reviews, 'Legacy of Blood' is a comprehensive examination of the slasher movie and its conventions to date, from 'Halloweeen' to 'Scream' and beyond.

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Headpress

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1900486393

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9781900486392

God Can Handle It . . .Teenagers

By: Jim Gallery,Julie Gallery

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God Can Handle It . . .Teenagers

By: Jim Gallery,Julie Gallery

If you are lucky enough to be a teenager, this book is designed for you. The ideas that follow are designed to help you find all the excitement and zest that God intends for your life. So do yourself a big favor and put these ideas into practice today. After all, you're only young once- but with God in your heart and a smile on your face, once is enough!

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Walnut Grove Press

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1887655972

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God Can Handle It

Encouragement for Today's World

By: Jim Gallery

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God Can Handle It

Encouragement for Today's World

By: Jim Gallery

This book has been written not for the theologians and philosophers but for the man in the street. My purpose is to give him a clear understanding of a new way of life that was presented by an unknown Galilean two thousand years ago. I have endeavored to present it in the language of the common man, that "the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein." I have tried to avoid those controversial subjects that have so often divided great segments of the Christian Church from each other but, on the other hand, I have not bargained, parlayed, or compromised my concept of the Christian faith. My object is not to get you to a particular denomination or church but to get you to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to encourage, strengthen, and build up the Christian in the most holy faith. - Preface.In Peace with God Dr. Billy Graham asks God to help this book "find its way into the hands and hearts of a lost, confused, and searching world ... men, women, and young people everywhere [who] thirst for peace with God." In spite of a life drenched with responsibilities and rewards, are you thirsting? Searching for some nameless thing that is more important than anything in life? You are not alone. All mankind is seeking the answer to the confusion, the moral sickness, the spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. All humanity is crying out for guidance, for comfort . . .for peace. Dr. Graham shares God's gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm-of authentic personal peace-amidst a personal life wracked with too much stress, too many burdens, too great a heartache. "I know men who would write a check for a million dollars if they could find peace," writes Dr. Graham. "Millions are searching for it. But we Christians have found it! It is ours now and forever. We have found the secret of life! . . .When your spouse dies or your children get sick or you lose your job, you can have a peace that you don't understand. You may have tears at a graveside, but you can have an abiding peace, a quietness. God's peace can be in your heart right now . . .Whatever the circumstances, whatever the call, whatever the duty, whatever the price, whatever the sacrifice. His strength will be your strength in your hour of need. It's all yours, and it's free. You don't have to work for it ... Do not put it off.

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