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Commemorating Canada: History, Heritage, and Memory, 1850s-1990s
By Cecilia Morgan. 2016
Commemorating Canada is a concise narrative overview of the development of history and commemoration in Canada, designed for use in…
courses on public history, historical memory, heritage preservation, and related areas.Examining why, when, where, and for whom historical narratives have been important, Cecilia Morgan describes the growth of historical pageantry, popular history, textbooks, historical societies, museums, and monuments through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Showing how Canadians have clashed over conflicting interpretations of history and how they have come together to create shared histories, she demonstrates the importance of history in shaping Canadian identity. Though public history in both French and English Canada was written predominantly by white, middle-class men, Morgan also discusses the activism and agency of women, immigrants, and Indigenous peoples. The book concludes with a brief examination of present-day debates over Canada's history and Canadians' continuing interest in their pasts.Based on four years of research in the French-Canadian press of the 1840s and the private papers of the main…
French-Canadian politicians British officials and Roman Catholic religious leaders this book describes in rich and lively detail the conflict of French Canada s priests and politicians around the central issue of their people s relation to the British Crown during that period Confederation in 1867 modern Canada and the current tempest in French Canada cannot adequately be understood without constant reference to these men of the 1840s and the political and religious ideologies they represented Indeed it was in their enmities in their friendships and loyalties that were laid the strongbi-national foundations of what Etienne Parent foresaw as une grande nationalit canadienne assez forte pour se prot ger elle-m me et vivre de sa propre vieContinuing problems in the Canadian economy have been the occasion of a partisan debate between nationalists and continentalists both…
of whom claim the staples thesis to be the premise of their proposed solutions As one of the principal progenitors of that premise Harold Innis contributed much to the roots of this debate and its present flowering cannot be understood apart from what he had to say This is an account of the Canadian problem as it was elaborated in the staples thesis of H A Innis But it is more than that In order to cope with the economics of a satellite country in the age of machine and post-machine industry Innis found it necessary to fill in the empty boxes of neoclassical value theory and at times to make new ones when the standard theory provided insufficient room to contain the facts of the case He went beyond price theory to come to grips with the unsolved problems of growth and to work out answers of his own The result was a new kind of economics based as was the economics of J M Keynes on the assertion of a new ethical foundation Unlike Keynes Innis was concerned with the long run for we can survive now only by understanding the coping with the long-run consequences of past policies and given the right policies now the nation as a whole will live on Innis and Keynes are like two sides of a coin in the new issue of value theory We can flip that coin to see which policy will come up or we can account for both sides in some sort of rational compromise A New Theory of Value is a plea for a rational approach to the problemWord by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
By Kory Stamper. 2017
Do you have strong feelings about the word “irregardless”? Have you ever tried to define the word “is”? Brimming with…
intelligence and personality, this vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made is a must-read for word mavens. Many of us take dictionaries for granted, and few may realize that the process of writing dictionaries is, in fact, as lively and dynamic as language itself. With sharp wit and irreverence, Kory Stamper cracks open the complex, obsessive world of lexicography, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it, to the knotty questions of usage in an ever-changing language. She explains why small words are the most difficult to define, how it can take nine months to define a single word, and how our biases about language and pronunciation can have tremendous social influence. And along the way, she reveals little-known surprises—for example, the fact that “OMG” was first used in a letter to Winston Churchill in 1917. Word by Word brings to life the hallowed halls (and highly idiosyncratic cubicles) of Merriam-Webster, a startlingly rich world inhabited by quirky and erudite individuals who quietly shape the way we communicate. Certain to be a delight for all lovers of words, Stamper’s debut will make you laugh as much as it makes you appreciate the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language.This third, completely revised edition contains hundreds of new entries for a total of almost 2,000 children's books and magazines…
carefully selected and described by a team of children's librarians. Entries are arranged by subject, with reading levels indicated where necessary, and are also listed in a separate author-title index. A list of prize-winning Canadian children's books and a basic book list for librarians, teachers, and parents are included in this charmingly illustrated volume.The Cambridge Companion to Modern German Culture
By Eva Kolinsky, Wilfried Van Der Will. 2012
This Companion provides an authoritative account of modern German culture since the onset of industrialization, the rise of mass society…
and the nation state. Newly written and researched by experts in their respective fields, individual chapters trace developments in German culture--including national identity, class and race issues and the arts--from the nineteenth century to the present. There is a chronology and guide to further reading. Overall, the Companion offers an invaluable guide to the political and social processes that shaped modern Germany.A Bibliography of William Wordsworth 1787-1930
By Mark L. Reed. 2013
The publishing history of William Wordsworth's writings is complex and often obscure. These two volumes set out, for the first…
time, a comprehensive, detailed bibliographic description of every edition of Wordsworth's writings up to 1930. The great variety of forms in which readers encountered both authorized and unauthorized texts by Wordsworth is revealed, not only as produced during his lifetime but also during the years of his largest sales, popularity and influence, the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The bibliography provides new information about hundreds of printings and their internal and external designs, processes of production, sales, contents and variant texts and illustrations. More than a record of the transmission and reception of Wordsworth and his writings, it offers invaluable new data for the study of British publishing history and the reception and readership of British Romantic literature.100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask
By Ilyce R. Glink. 2005
From the most trusted name in real estate: the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their…
dreams. Now revised and updated for today's marketplace. ¸ How do I know if my broker is doing a good job? (See question #18.) ¸ How should I decide how much to offer for a home? (See question #29.) ¸ How does the negotiation process work? (See question #37.) ¸ How much of a down payment will I need to buy my home? (See question #61.) ¸ What are the different types of mortgages available? (See question #75.) ¸ What if I'm rejected for my loan? (See question #86.) ¸ What exactly is the closing? And where is it held? (See question #89.) ¸ Will I need homeowner's insurance? What should it cover? (See question #93.)What's new in this edition?Internet resources for home buyers: Where to shop for a loan on the web, how to apply online for a mortgage, and how to contact the agency that regulates real estate brokers and mortgage lenders in your stateTax laws and what they mean to you: Why the Taxpayer Relief Act is a windfall for homeowners, and how you can take full advantage of itBuying new construction: How to compare developers and negotiate the best dealThe competitive mortgage market: How to find a reputable lender, how to find a true zero-down loan, and what service premiums tell you about your loanChina A to Z
By Winberg Chai, May-Lee Chai. 2007
A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China…
A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject, China A to Z introduces a general audience to contemporary Chinese society, as well as its venerable history. Discover: ? Why Chinese names are written in reverse order ? What to bring when visiting a Chinese household ? What the current relationship is between Japan and China ? Why you should wrap gifts in red or pink paper, and never send white flowers With the 2008 Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, thousands of Chinese adoptions occurring each year, and China becoming the fourth most popular international destination, the need for information about this complex country is greater than ever.Every man has a story to tell and this was no less true of the hundreds of emigrants from the…
Highlands and the Hebrides who crossed the Atlantic from the late eighteenth century to the early twentieth century to settle in North America. This selection of Scottish Gaelic songs brings to light the revealing and often touching poems of some twenty such emigrants. Focusing on themes of emigration and exile, their subjects range from the biblical motif of liberation from tyranny (pre-destined by the Creator who provided a land of bounty across the seas), to the happier future anticipated for his daughter by a loyalist fugitive in North Carolina; from a sense of security on the part of a clergyman settled in Pictou County after the disruption in his homeland, to the disenchantment of an emigrant to Manitoba who longed to move on to North Dakota. Their tone may be lyrical, elegaic, or satirical. Songs from various parts of the new world – the Carolinas, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and the Canadian west – are included in Gaelic with a facing English translation. A short biography of each bard prefaces the selections attributed to him or her. Detailed notes provide a guide to sources and variant texts, elucidate obscure passages, and define the social and cultural context in which the songs originated. An appendix reproduces the tunes for nine of these songs.This is a book that will inform and entertain both the specialist and the general reader.W. C. Privy's Original Bathroom Companion
By Jack Mingo, Erin Barrett. 2003
Here you sit, brokenhearted ...with nothing to read but the writing on the wallpaper? Don't get flushed with despair! W.…
C. Privy's Original Bathroom Companion is a book that's good for your heart - the more you read, the better you'll feel. Designed to make a porcelain throne into a seat of higher learning, it's guaranteed to make a big splash with you, your friends, and your family. You want trivia, brain-teasers, facts, stories, or instructions on how to build an igloo? Then don't just stand there looking distressed - sit down and go with the guy whose name has become synonymous with the best in restroom reading: W. C. Privy!The history of the north-shore railways provides a case study in the complexities of industrial development in nineteenth-century Quebec …
Constructed in the fifteen years following Confederation the North Shore and the Montreal Colonization Railways reinforced Quebec s integration into a transcontinental unit Yet bankruptcy of both companies in 1875 forced the provincial government to assume ownership of the railways and to shoulder a financial burden that kept the province preoccupied weak and subservient to Ottawa Diverse political clerical and business interests united to construct the railways and to manoeuvre them from private companies into a public venture and ultimately into the Canadian Pacific system The two railways brought new concentrations of capital and power that cut across French and English ethnic lines and sharpened regional rivalries Along the south short of the St Lawrence both French- and English-speaking inhabitants protested against the province s commitments to its north-shore railways By the late 1870s Quebec City s English community was lobbying hard against the growing power of their English-speaking counterparts in Montreal The north-shore railways plagued a generation of Quebec politicians and their construction bared incompatible regional aspirations By 1885 years of negotiation scandal and political blackmail culminated in the incorporation of the two north-shore railways into the Canadian Pacific system As this study so clearly demonstrates Quebec paid a high price in making its contribution to linking Canada by steel a mari usque ad mareDisparity and division in religion, technology and ideology have characterized relations between English-Canadian and Indian cultures through-out Canada's history. From…
the earliest declaration of white territorial ownership to the current debate on aboriginal rights, red man and white man have had opposing principles and perspectives. The most common 'solutions' imposed on these conflicts by white men have relegated the Indian to the fringes of white society and consciousness. This survey of English-Canadian literature is the first comprehensive examination of a tradition in which white writers turn to the Indian and his culture for standards and models by which they can measure their own values and goals; for patterns of cultural destruction, transformation, and survival; and for sources of native heroes and indigenous myths. Leslie Monkman examines images of the Indian as they appear in works raning from Robert Rogers' Ponteach, or The Savages of America (1766) to Robertson Davies' 'Pontiac and the Green Man' (1977), demonstrating how English-Canadian writers have illuminated their own world through reference to Indian culture. The Indian has been seen as an antagonist, as a superior alternative, as a member of a vanishing and lamented race, and as a hero and the source of the new myths. Although white/Indian tension often lies in apparently irreconcilable opposites, Monkman finds in the literature surveyed complementary images reflecting a common humanity.This is an important contribution to a hitherto unexplored area of Canadian literature in English which should give rise to further elaboration of this major theme.Acceptable Methods of Aircraft Inspections and Repair: AC 43.13-1B/2B
By Federal Aviation Administration. 2001
This advisory circular (AC) contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for the inspection and repair of nonpressurized…
areas of civil aircraft, only when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions. This data generally pertains to minor repairs. The repairs identified in this AC may only be used as a basis for FAA approval for major repairs.Organize & Create Discipline
By Justin Klosky. 2013
A professional organizer's complete guide to getting--and staying--organized. As a child, Justin Klosky loved to count, analyze, and categorize everything…
in sight. Eventually diagnosed with OCD, he found ways to tap the benefits of his condition. Today, he's founded a successful firm, O.C.D. Experience, building on the principals of Organize, Create, Discipline to help high-end clients take control of their lives through time management skills, getting rid of clutter, simplifying their habits, and rethinking storage solutions. Carefully arranged into more than 300 A-to-Z categories, Organize & Create Discipline explains organization methods for everything from laundry to legal documents, shoes, toys, kitchen drawers, medicine cabinets, utility closets, overflowing email inboxes, and dozens of other sources of daily detritus. Klosky's unique advice yields peace of mind and radically improves productivity. With a clientele that includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Julie Chen, and Saks Fifth Avenue, Klosky now makes his unrivaled techniques to staying organized available to all.New York Times BestsellerDo you know the pinhole-finger trick for seeing without glasses?Did you realize that booking a hotel room…
with your phone is cheaper than doing it on your PC?Do you know how to get the last dregs of ketchup out of the bottle--in one second?In David Pogue's New York Times bestselling book Pogue's Basics: Tech, the author shared his essential tips and tricks for making all your gadgets seem easier, faster, and less of a hassle to use. In this new book, he widens his focus--to life itself. In these pages, you'll find more than 150 tricks, shortcuts, and cheats for everyday life: house and home, cars, clothing, travel, food, health, and more. This timeless reference book will shed light on priceless bits of advice and life hacks that already exist in the world around you--you just never knew!Tips include: Insider cheats for cheap air fare, how to read signs in other languages, the three-cent trick for staying awake behind the wheel, how to know which side of the highway your exit will be on, how to quench a spicy mouth on fire, and much much more!Moctezuma's Children: Aztec Royalty under Spanish Rule, 1520-1700
By Donald E. Chipman. 2005
Though the Aztec Empire fell to Spain in 1521, three principal heirs of the last emperor, Moctezuma II, survived the…
conquest and were later acknowledged by the Spanish victors as reyes naturales (natural kings or monarchs) who possessed certain inalienable rights as Indian royalty. For their part, the descendants of Moctezuma II used Spanish law and customs to maintain and enhance their status throughout the colonial period, achieving titles of knighthood and nobility in Mexico and Spain. So respected were they that a Moctezuma descendant by marriage became Viceroy of New Spain (colonial Mexico's highest governmental office) in 1696.Regulating Professions: The Emergence of Professional Self-Regulation in Four Canadian Provinces
By Tracey L Adams. 2018
Self-regulation has long been at the core of sociological understandings of what it means to be a profession …
However the historical processes resulting in the formation of self-regulating professions have not been well understood In Regulating Professions Tracey L Adams explores the emergence of self-regulating professions in British Columbia Ontario Quebec and Nova Scotia from Confederation to 1940 Adams s in-depth research reveals the backstory of those occupations deemed worthy to regulate such as medicine law dentistry and land surveying and how they were regulated Adams evaluates sociological explanations for professionalization and its regulation by analysing their applicability to the Canadian experience and especially the role played by the state By considering the role of all those involved in creating the professional landscape in Canada Adams provides a clear picture of the process and illuminates how important this has been in building Canadian institutions and societyThe Little, Brown Compact Handbook with Exercises (7th Edition)
By Jane E. Aaron. 2010
The Little, Brown Compact Handbook with Exercises packages the authority and currency of its best-selling parent, The Little, Brown Handbook,…
in a briefer book with spiral binding, tabbed dividers, and more than 150 exercises. Concise and accessible, The Little, Brown Compact Handbook helps writing students find what they need and then use what they find. It provides clear explanations of the writing process, grammar, usage, critical thinking, and argument. Its thorough, up-to-date coverage of research writing stresses the library as Web gateway, evaluation and synthesis of print and online sources, and intellectual honesty. It provides the latest documentation guidelines in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles.The Book of Everything
By Mary Batten. 2017