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An investigation into the attitudes of some influential 19th- and 20th-century Canadian intellectuals - a circle that radiates from the philosopher of Canadian nationalism, George Grant - what emerges is an insidious anti-semitism rooted in the doctrine of Christian triumphalism.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to see through the eyes of a detached and hostile high school student? This novel helps illuminate the emotional journey that breaks the soul of even the most loving of individuals, and shows the progressive downward spiral that causes students to commit egregious acts. The answer to stopping school violence lies in understanding the problems, not taking measures to prevent the onslaught of weapons.

This is a ground-breaking study of women -- American, Canadian, British and aboriginal -- who experienced the War of 1812. Dianne Graves distils her years of research in diaries, records, memoirs and correspondence into a colourful examination of the ordeals, tragedies and triumphs of women who endured a conflict wished for by neither of the belligerents. She describes the woman's world of early 19th century North America: courtship and marria...

On a spring morning in 1813 the largest amphibious force in American history to that point -- 6, 000 troops aboard 140 vessels -- stormed ashore near the mouth of the Niagara River, routed the British garrison and captured Fort George. It was a textbook operation by determined amateurs, the second consecutive American victory and a promising sign that events of 1813 would redress the military calamities of 1812. The badly mauled British army, ...

Rose translates the best from brain-based research into practical skills and strategies anybody can use. Field-tested on more than 100, 000 people, these core concepts really work to reduce stress, manage anger, and improve relationships.

There is so much going on in this book. One minute I'm laughing, the next minute I'm crying and then I'm steaming mad at some fucktard I don't even know. When's the follow-up coming out?!" - T. Caraway, Age 22, Chicago, IL @ "Kilgore really makes me want to think twice about quitting my job at the record store and heading to LA like I have always dreamed, yet she makes it seem like so much fun! And I can't date her cuz she'll write about all t...

In this follow-up to Boynton's "What's Wrong, Little Pookie?, " Pookie's mom proposes a lively dance together. Pookie, being Pookie, is somewhat hesitant to try something new. But little by little, Pookie is drawn into the dance. Full color.

Originally published: London: Campbell Books, 2008.

Eine von der Robin Habitat AG herausgegebene Artmonografie, die in Zusammenarbeit dreier Biologen und zahlreicher weiterer Bartgeierexperten und Fotografen aus aller Welt entstanden ist. Ein Bild-/Textband der Extraklasse. Haupttext deutsch, Kapitelzusammenfassungen und Bildlegenden in englischer, französischer, italienischer und rätoromanischer Sprache.

Hitsman's account of the War of 1812 is regarded by many experts as the best one-volume history of that conflict. It is an engrossing story of the causes of the war and of the campaigns and battles that raged on land and water, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. This new paperback edition, edited by Donald E. Graves, contains the entire text of the original edition and much new material.

IDEAS AND TRICKS, SELF IMPROVEMENT, EDUCATIONAL

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P.B. Waite's book on the events leading to the 1867 Confederation of British North American colonies has long been regarded as one of the best, and liveliest, on the subject. Newspapers were a transcript of life and society. More than mere observers of political events, they were participants with close connections to politicians, shaping public opinion according to their competing views. Public opinion, especially in the eastern colonies, was...

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The POWER OF CUTE features lift-the-flaps, pull-tabs, and simple pop-ups and is told in a young graphic novel style.