Valerie McLeish's Books

First Person

A Biography of Cairine Wilson Canada's First Woman Senator

By: Valerie Knowles

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First Person

A Biography of Cairine Wilson Canada's First Woman Senator

By: Valerie Knowles

Cairine Wilson, Canada's first female senator, was one of nine children raised in an atmosphere of rugged Scots liberalism and strict presbyterianism by affluent Montreal parents in the late nineteenth century. She displayed an interest in politics early in life and through her father's position in the Senate, was befriended by many notable politicians of the period, including Sir Wilfrid Laurier, an experience that left a permanent mark on her. Her appointment to the Senate in 1930 was a historic and controversial event, and launched a political career rife with passion, commitment, and reform. Wilson, whose work on behalf of refugees and the world's needy was legendary, served in the Senate through some of the stormiest years in Canadian government history. First Person is an engaging account of a colourful and powerful politician; a fighter whose efforts were recognized by the highest officials in the land, and whose sculpted image adorns the foyer of the Canadian Senate.

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306

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Dundurn

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1459714393

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9781459714397

Understanding Fashion History

By: Valerie Cumming

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Understanding Fashion History

By: Valerie Cumming

The generous reception given to Understanding Fashion History when it was first published in 2004 recognised it as a timely reappraisal of the role of fashion and its place in society. The book introduces the reader to the ways fashionable dress has been defined and studied since the late 17th century, considering the theories that surround the subject, the assembling and use of collections of fashion and textiles, the significance of dress and art, the tension between uniformity of appearance and disguise, and the purpose of theatrical costume. This book has been read and recommended by academics, collectors, curators, students and general readers who want context for the contemporary obsession with fashion. Constantly in demand, it has become a classic text in its field.

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374

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Batsford Books

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1849940827

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9781849940825

Midwifery Practice

Core Topics 1: Antenatal

By: Jo Alexander,Valerie Levy,Sarah Roch

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Midwifery Practice

Core Topics 1: Antenatal

By: Jo Alexander,Valerie Levy,Sarah Roch

Modern midwifery practice should be based on the findings of up-to-date research, which is necessarily changing and dynamic. The Midwifery Practice Series was specifically designed to enable busy practitioners and students to have access to a broad-ranging survey and analysis of the literature in a form that draws out the research-based implications for practice. With the Core Topics' books the Midwifery Practice series is relaunched and updated. The latest research findings and the implications for midwifery care in the wake of the 'Changing Childbirth' report are considered, along with seminal earlier work. The relationship between critically reviewed research findings and good practice remains essential.

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176

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349141127

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9781349141128

Famous People

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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Famous People

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

Profiles historical and contemporary world leaders, athletes, artists, musicians, explorers, scientists, and other famous people.

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Troll Communications

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0816722390

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9780816722396

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Militarization of the Landscape: Monuments and Memorials in Britain

By: Valerie B. Parkhouse

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Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Militarization of the Landscape: Monuments and Memorials in Britain

By: Valerie B. Parkhouse

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is a study of a group of memorials to soldiers who fought in a now nearly forgotten war, and deals with the many factors influencing why there was such an unprecedented number of memorials compared to those to previous conflicts like the Crimean War, fifty years earlier. One of the most important issues was the impact of changes in the organization of the British Army in the late 1800s, particularly the creation of locally-based regiments, heavily manned by volunteers drawn from local communities. The book includes a detailed commentary on the social conditions in England that also account for the unprecedented number of commemorations of this conflict. It discusses the variety of forms memorials took: informal – drinking fountains, ‘Spion Kop” stands at football stadiums; formal – stained glass windows, statues, etc., and the numerous and diverse places where they were located: cathedrals, town squares, public schools and universities. The growth of the national press and the rise of literacy is dealt with in detail, as well as the telegraph, whose invention meant that news became available overnight. Space is given to discuss the expression of Victorian prosperity in public works. The part played by the established church is well documented and an insight is given into the contribution of Imperialism, patriotism and jingoism. All these factors explain the motivation for the memorials’ creation. The book is illustrated with photographs and articles from newspapers of the day. Appendices cover those who are not commemorated, lost memorials, those who unveiled the memorials, colonial involvement and more. Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 will appeal particularly to social historians and students of military and social history.

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792

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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178088401X

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9781780884011

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book

By: Alan S. L. Yu,Glenn M. Chertow,Valerie Luyckx,Philip A. Marsden,Karl Skorecki,Maarten W. Taal

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Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book

By: Alan S. L. Yu,Glenn M. Chertow,Valerie Luyckx,Philip A. Marsden,Karl Skorecki,Maarten W. Taal

Put the world's most well-known kidney reference to work in your practice with the 11th Edition of Brenner & Rector's The Kidney. This two-volume masterwork provides expert, well-illustrated information on everything from basic science and pathophysiology to clinical best practices. Addressing current issues such as new therapies for cardiorenal syndrome, the increased importance of supportive or palliative care in advanced chronic kidney disease, increasing live kidney donation in transplants, and emerging discoveries in stem cell and kidney regeneration, this revised edition prepares you for any clinical challenge you may encounter. - Extensively updated chapters throughout, providing the latest scientific and clinical information from authorities in their respective fields. - Lifespan coverage of kidney health and disease from pre-conception through fetal and infant health, childhood, adulthood, and old age. - Discussions of today's hot topics, including the global increase in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, cardiovascular disease and renal disease, and global initiatives for alternatives in areas with limited facilities for dialysis or transplant. - New Key Points that represent either new findings or "pearls" of information that are not widely known or understood. - New Clinical Relevance boxes that highlight the information you must know during a patient visit, such as pertinent physiology or pathophysiology. - Hundreds of full-color, high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables that illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and clinical decision making. - A new editor who is a world-renowned expert in global health and nephrology care in underserved populations, Dr. Valerie A. Luyckx from University of Zürich. - Board review-style questions to help you prepare for certification or recertification. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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3753

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323550851

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9780323550857

Famous People

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

Profiles historical and contemporary world leaders, athletes, artists, musicians, explorers, scientists, and other famous people.

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Troll Communications

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Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography & Autobiography

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography & Autobiography

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

A reference for readers of biography and autobiography, this book contains entries for contemporary and historical figures. It includes recommendations and suggestions for further reading.

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0747509069

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9780747509066

The Oxford First Companion to Music

Composers and Their Music

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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The Oxford First Companion to Music

Composers and Their Music

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

Composers and their Music covers composers (alphabetically) from Bach and Bartok to Wagner and Walton-with a section on 'Wizards of the orchestra' and a 'Gallery of 20th Century Composers'.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0193214385

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9780193214385

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography and Autobiography

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

A reference for readers of biography and autobiography, this book contains entries for contemporary and historical figures. It includes recommendations and suggestions for further reading.

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0747512191

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9780747512196

Men and Women who Changed the World

By: Kenneth McLeish,Fiona Macdonald

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Men and Women who Changed the World

By: Kenneth McLeish,Fiona Macdonald

Packed with over 50 specially commissioned artworks and 120 contemporary prints, paintings and photographs, this fascinating survey of history's most famous men and women is ideal for readers aged eight and over.

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0001983628

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The Oxford First Companion to the Story of Music

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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The Oxford First Companion to the Story of Music

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

A music information book for 9-13-year-olds. This volume covers in text and pictures the following topics: ancient music; the music of the Middle Ages; Renaissance and Baroque music; eighteenth-, nineteenth- and twentieth-century music.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0193214377

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9780193214378

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Murder, Crime Fiction and Thrillers

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

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Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Murder, Crime Fiction and Thrillers

By: Kenneth McLeish,Valerie McLeish

Featuring over 500 writers and 2000 books, this guide follows the format of the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, and steers the reader through the plethora of excellent crime writers. Authors are listed A-Z, and each entry summarizes the style of the writer and outlines several works. A series of cross references suggests suitable further reading and menus of books with related themes appear periodically throughout the book.

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0747507325

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First Person

First Person

Understanding Fashion History

Understanding Fashion History

Midwifery Practice

Midwifery Practice

Famous People

Famous People

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Memorializing the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book

Famous People

Famous People

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography & Autobiography

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography & Autobiography

The Oxford First Companion to Music

The Oxford First Companion to Music

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography and Autobiography

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Biography and Autobiography

Men and Women who Changed the World

Men and Women who Changed the World

The Oxford First Companion to the Story of Music

The Oxford First Companion to the Story of Music

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Murder, Crime Fiction and Thrillers

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to Murder, Crime Fiction and Thrillers

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