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Strength in Adversity: A Study of the Alberta Economy

By: Robert L. Mansell,Michael B. Percy

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Strength in Adversity: A Study of the Alberta Economy

By: Robert L. Mansell,Michael B. Percy

After a decade of exceptionally strong performance, the Alberta economy experienced large swings in activity in the 1980s and ranked among the most unstable in Canada and the United States. This detailed study of the course of the Alberta economy from the early 1970s to the late 1980s assesses the causes for this instability and explores ways in which federal and provincial government policies and market forces could lessen the volatile nature of the economy.

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University of Alberta

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0888642326

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9780888642325

Childhood, Culture and Society

In a Global Context

By: Michael Wyness

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Childhood, Culture and Society

In a Global Context

By: Michael Wyness

Written with clarity and thoroughly argued, Wyness confirms his place as one of the key authors within contemporary social science writing on children and childhood. A formidable exploration of the nature of contemporary childhood in globally disparate regions.′ - Pia Christensen, Professor of Anthropology and Childhood Studies, University of Leeds, UK A multifaceted and extensive analysis of the study of children and childhood. Linking key concepts, themes and problems together, the text offers an interdisciplinary approach with its topical and timely case studies and illustrations which illuminate the latest research in the field. Key features include: A number of international case studies including children and military conflict, child migrants, children and networking sites, child trafficking, and children as consumers Questions which help you to make connections between topics and get you reflecting on your own childhood Engaging learning features including chapter aims, boxed sections, summaries and further reading suggestions

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640

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SAGE

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1526422506

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9781526422507

Remembered: Collins and Byrne Relatives in the Great War

By: Paul J Collins,Michael Collins

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Remembered: Collins and Byrne Relatives in the Great War

By: Paul J Collins,Michael Collins

In World War I, 35 relatives of the Collins family aged between 18 and 57 volunteered for service - 15 came from the Collins side while 20 were from the Byrne side. Some never passed the enlistment process. Of those who served overseas, many were injured and a saddening percentage died. With interest in the war high due to its centenary, this book honours those who answered the call by detailing their service and lives using primary documents and the vast amount of resources available for researchers. It is hard to say whether these veterans cover the full range of Australia's involvement during the Great War, from being enlisted for a few weeks at the end of the war to dying, but there is no denying the 34 men and one woman whose lives are recorded here encompass a broad range of the Australian experience during the conflict.

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500

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Lulu.com

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1329121872

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9781329121874

Urban Geography

A Global Perspective

By: Michael Pacione

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Urban Geography

A Global Perspective

By: Michael Pacione

The second edition of Urban Geographycontinues to provide an authoritative and stimulating global introduction to the study of towns and cities. The text synthesizes a wealth of material to provide unrivalled depth and breadth for students of urban geography, drawing on a rich blend of theoretical and empirical information with which to advance the knowledge of the city. The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect feedback from users and to incorporate the latest research and developments in the field. The text is divided into six main parts that explain and discuss: * the field of urban geography and the importance of a global perspective * the historical growth of cities from the earliest times and the urban geography of the major world regions * the dynamics of urban structure and land-use change in Western cities * economy, society and politics in the Western city * the economic, social, political and environmental challenge faced by the third world city * an overview on the future of cities and cities of the future. Featuring over one hundred and eighty case study and explanatory boxes, this book draws insights from across the globe and contains a glossary of key terms and words, chapter summaries, key points, study questions and annotated further reading.

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Psychology Press

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0415343054

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9780415343053

The American Promise, Volume I: To 1877

A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

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The American Promise, Volume I: To 1877

A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

The American Promise if more teachable and memorable than any other U.S. survey text. The balanced narrative braids together political and social history so that students can discern overarching trends as well as individual stories. The voices of hundreds of Americans - from Presidents to pipe fitters, and sharecroppers to suffragettes - animate the past and make concepts memorable. The past comes alive for students through dynamic special features and a stunning and distinctive visual program. Over 775 contemporaneous illustrations - more than any competing text - draw students into the text, and more than 180 full - color maps increase students' geographic literacy. A rich array of special features complements the narrative offering more points of departure for assignments and discussion. Longstanding favorites include Documenting the American Promise, Historical Questions, The Promise of Technology, and Beyond American's Boders, representing a key part of a our effort to increase attention paid to the global context of American history.

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Macmillan

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0312663137

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9780312663131

XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference

By: Michael Kay

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XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference

By: Michael Kay

Combining coverage of both XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0, this book is the definitive reference to the final recommendation status versions of both specifications. The authors start by covering the concepts in XSLT and XPath, and then delve into elements, operators, expressions with syntax, usage, and examples. Some of the specific topics covered include XSLT processing model, stylesheet structure, serialization, extensibility, and many others. In addition to online content that includes error codes, the book also has case studies you'll find applicable to your own challenges.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118059476

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9781118059470

The American Promise, Combined Volume

A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

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The American Promise, Combined Volume

A History of the United States

By: James L. Roark,Michael P. Johnson,Patricia Cline Cohen,Sarah Stage,Susan M. Hartmann

The American Promise appeals to all types of students and provides the right resources and tools to support any classroom environment. A clear political framework supports a vibrant social and cultural story that embraces the voices of hundreds of Americans — from presidents to pipefitters and sharecroppers to suffragettes — who help students connect with history and grasp important concepts. Now in its fifth edition, The American Promise does even more to increase historical analysis skills and facilitate active learning, and its robust array of multimedia supplements make it the perfect choice for traditional face-to-face classrooms, hybrid courses, and distance learning.

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Macmillan Higher Education

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1457605600

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9781457605604

Childhood

By: Michael Wyness

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Childhood

By: Michael Wyness

What is childhood? In recent years, a cluster of critical and complex ideas have emerged around the nature of biological, social and psychological growth in the early years, reflecting the changing nature of adult - child relations, and political and cultural understandings of childhood in the twenty-first century. In this clear and concise book, Michael Wyness offers fresh insights into the current state of play within childhood studies. Drawing on work from a number of disciplines including sociology, geography and history, he discusses the contested terrain of theoretical and research advances with particular attention to the notion of children’s agency and the concept of global childhoods. Key conceptual debates are illustrated through a range of contemporary issues that affect children and adults, including inequality, child abuse, ill-health, child labour, sexualization and identity formation. This book will appeal to students and academics within the fields of sociology, education, geography, history and childhood studies.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0745689477

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9780745689470

Decision at Midnight

Inside the Canada-US Free-Trade Negotiations

By: Michael Hart

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Decision at Midnight

Inside the Canada-US Free-Trade Negotiations

By: Michael Hart

On 2 January 1988, Canada and the United States signed what was then the most comprehensive free trade agreeement the world had ever seen. This book is the story of those FTA negotiations, the preparations for and conduct of the negotiations, as well as the ideas and issues behind them. From their unique perspective as participants, Michael Hart, Bill Dymond, and Colin Robertson capture the drama and the personalities involved in the long struggle to make a free trade deal. They describe the extensive consultations, the turf-fighting among insiders, the innate caution of both politicians and bureaucrats, and the need to cultivate powerful constituencies in order to overcome the inertia of conventional wisdom.

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474

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UBC Press

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0774842725

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9780774842723

English in Films Vol. 5: Aladdin, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, & Pocahontas

By: Jon Michael Miller

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English in Films Vol. 5: Aladdin, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, & Pocahontas

By: Jon Michael Miller

English in Films, Vol 5, focuses on Disney movies for kids of all ages. It contains English as a Second Language study packets based on five Disney films--Aladdin, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, and Pocahontas. Each section has a version for beginners and a version for intermediates. The packets contain vocabulary exercises, questions for viewing, ideas for discussion and writing, and tests. All answers are included.These materials are excellent for study at home and they are a Godsend for ESL classroom teachers. Students love this approach to their studies, and teachers are always happy to have happy students.Jon Michael Miller is a seasoned ESL teacher and developed this series of study materials for his own classroom. Teachers can copy them for classroom use, but not for commercial purposes.You might want to check on other volumes and study packets at www.EnglishInFlorida.com.

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Lulu.com

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1105082172

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9781105082177

Percussion Pedagogy

By: Michael Udow

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Percussion Pedagogy

By: Michael Udow

In Percussion Pedagogy, author Michael Udow offers a practical guide for students interested in teaching percussion as well as improving their technique. Udow first introduces the bouncing ball system, a technical analogy that teaches students to resist the effects of inertia. Throughout the book, the bouncing ball analogy develops into a core performance principle based on integrated motions resulting in refined tone quality and meaningful musicianship. The book applies this principle to several instruments including snare drum, timpani, marimba, vibraphone, multiple-percussion, tambourine and triangle, bass drum, cymbals, tam-tams, and a variety of Western concert and world percussion repertoire. In particular, Udow addresses the importance of coupling stroke types with stickings to set the foundation for precise rhythmic playing and expressive musicality. Chapters also focus on integrated rhythms, breath, and pulsed rhythms, anatomy and physiological health, psychological health, purposeful listening, and the importance of singing when practicing. Offering solutions to common performance problems, the book's many examples serve as a paradigm for future problem solving. A comprehensive companion website complements Udow's teachings with a wealth of video tutorials and listening examples.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0190902949

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9780190902940

Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed.

Political Economy and Public Policy

By: Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed.

Political Economy and Public Policy

By: Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville

This book provides an analytic framework from which the foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures, and substantive issues are explored. Departing from traditional approaches that emphasize a single discipline or perspective, it offers an interdisciplinary framework with which to think through ecological, political, economic, and social issues. It also provides a multi-stage analysis of policy making from agenda setting through the evaluation process. The integration of social science perspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work make this innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadian natural resource and environmental policy to date.

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384

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UBC Press

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0774840986

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9780774840989

Western Canada in the International Economy

By: Edward J. Chambers,Michael Percy

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Western Canada in the International Economy

By: Edward J. Chambers,Michael Percy

The international competitive position of Western Canada and each of the four western provinces within a Canadian context are the focus of this study. Through trade profiles of major commodity exports and their spatial markets, a situational assessment of the region and its continued heavy dependence on natural resources is offered.

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University of Alberta

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0888642474

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9780888642479

The Limits of Rural Capitalism

Family, Culture, and Markets in Montcalm, Manitoba, 1870-1940

By: Kenneth Michael Sylvester

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The Limits of Rural Capitalism

Family, Culture, and Markets in Montcalm, Manitoba, 1870-1940

By: Kenneth Michael Sylvester

Sylvester challenges the view in prairie historiography that agriculture had commercialized before the west was opened to settlement, and that ethnic communities alone resisted the market's potential.

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University of Toronto Press

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0802083471

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9780802083470

A Magna Carta for Children?

Rethinking Children's Rights

By: Michael Freeman

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A Magna Carta for Children?

Rethinking Children's Rights

By: Michael Freeman

This book highlights the importance of law, policy and rights in improving children's lives, combining historical analysis and human rights law.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107152828

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9781107152823

The New York Giants Trivia Book

Revised and Updated

By: Michael Lichtenstein

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The New York Giants Trivia Book

Revised and Updated

By: Michael Lichtenstein

So you think you're a fan of the 2000 NFC champions? How much do you really know about one of the most storied franchises in the NFL, those Sunday-afternoon heroes who have brought fortunne, glory, and two Vince Lombardi trophies to New York? Do you know What Giants defensive lineman of the fifities and sixties has been an actor, singer, political activist, and minister? What number Frank Gifford wore? Who holds the Giants' single-game record for receptions? Who is the Giants' all-time leading scorer? Which team the Giants have faced more than any other? From the club's beginnings in 1924 to last year's incredible NFC Championship season, from the agony of the Giants' 1958 NFL Championship defeat to the nail-biting ecstacy of their 20-19 Super Bowl XXV triumph, from Rosey to Reeves, Y.A. to L.T., it's all in here--over 350 questions and answers, as well as sidebars and photos gathered by lifelong Giants diehard Michael Lichtenstein. With an introduction by the late, great Marty Glickman, this is the one book that no Giants fan can do without.

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0312286643

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9780312286644

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Strength in Adversity: A Study of the Alberta Economy

Strength in Adversity: A Study of the Alberta Economy

Childhood, Culture and Society

Childhood, Culture and Society

Remembered: Collins and Byrne Relatives in the Great War

Remembered: Collins and Byrne Relatives in the Great War

Urban Geography

Urban Geography

The American Promise, Volume I: To 1877

The American Promise, Volume I: To 1877

XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference

XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference

The American Promise, Combined Volume

The American Promise, Combined Volume

Childhood

Childhood

Decision at Midnight

Decision at Midnight

English in Films Vol. 5: Aladdin, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, & Pocahontas

English in Films Vol. 5: Aladdin, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, & Pocahontas

Percussion Pedagogy

Percussion Pedagogy

Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed.

Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed.

Western Canada in the International Economy

Western Canada in the International Economy

The Limits of Rural Capitalism

The Limits of Rural Capitalism

A Magna Carta for Children?

A Magna Carta for Children?

The New York Giants Trivia Book

The New York Giants Trivia Book

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