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    Canadian History: A Fast-Paced Journey From First Peoples to the 21st Century

    Narrated by Edward McAllister ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 3 min

    Uncover the dramatic North American history of survival and conquest, from resilient First Peoples to modern conflicts. Perfect for a daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a vivid saga of exploration and rebellion. Listeners will be captivated by the turbulent culture clashes that forged a massive, diverse nation out of untamed wilderness.Step into the boots of fur ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Problem of Governing

    Essays for Richard Rose

    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book provides an appreciation of the work of renowned scholar Richard Rose. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Rose has explored a vast range of subjects related to British, American and comparative politics. His work, however, has always been concerned with an underlying theme: governing modern societies in changing times. Celebrating Rose's career which has shaped postwar ... Read more

    $179.99 CAD

  • The Freedmen at Port Royal

    Enriched edition. Journey of Emancipation: Insights on Freedmen's Struggles in Post-Civil War South

    In "The Freedmen at Port Royal," Edward L. Pierce meticulously chronicles the transformation of formerly enslaved individuals in the unique context of the Sea Islands during and after the American Civil War. Employing a blend of historical narrative and personal testimony, Pierce's literary style is marked by clarity and an empathetic understanding of his subjects, allowing readers to grasp both ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Haunted London

    Enriched edition. Unveiling London's Dark History and Ghostly Secrets

    In "Haunted London," Walter Thornbury masterfully weaves a tapestry of ghostly tales that explore the spectral narratives interlaced within the very fabric of the British capital. Through a series of vividly depicted anecdotes and historical analyses, Thornbury employs a captivating prose style reminiscent of earlier Gothic traditions, presenting a carefully curated collection of hauntings that ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Materialized Apparitions: If Not Beings from Another Life, What Are They

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Mysteries of Otherworldly Manifestations

    In "Materialized Apparitions: If Not Beings from Another Life, What Are They," Edward Augustus Brackett explores the complex and often enigmatic world of apparitions through a meticulous examination of their materialization. Employing a blend of empirical observation and philosophical inquiry, Brackett presents a thorough investigation into the nature of these elusive phenomena, investigating ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Antonia Fraser's bestselling account of the lives of women in seventeenth-century England.Just how weak were the women of the Civil War era? What could they expect beyond marriage and childbirth in an age where infant and maternal mortality was frequent and contraception unknown? Did anyone marry for love? Could a woman divorce? What rights had the unmarried? What expectations the widows?An expert ... Read more

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  • Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?

    by Graham Smith ...
    Series series Democratic Futures
    Our democracies repeatedly fail to safeguard the future. From pensions to pandemics, health and social care through to climate, biodiversity and emerging technologies, democracies have been unable to deliver robust policies for the long term.In this book, Graham Smith asks why. Exploring the drivers of short-termism, he considers ways of reshaping legislatures and constitutions and proposes ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • The Journal of Sir Walter Scott

    by Walter Scott ...
    Series Book 87 - Canongate Classics
    This edition of the great Scottish author's personal journal is "truly a classic . . . compelling right to the very last unfinished sentence" ( Scotland on Sunday, UK).The celebrated 18th and 19th century Scottish author of such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and The Lady of the Lake delivers what many regard as his greatest work: a day-to-day account of the last six years of his life as he ... Read more

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  • The Great Realignment

    Why the New Right is Here to Stay

    The re-election of Donald Trump has illustrated in spectacular fashion the extent to which politics all over the world is in a state of continual flux. Old political configurations and parties are under unprecedented strain, with new forces, particularly on the hard right, challenging the status quo everywhere.Rejecting stale analyses based on moralistic panics about 'populism' or social media, ... Read more

    $26.99 CAD

  • Complete Works of Horace Walpole (Delphi Classics)

    Series Book 6 - Delphi Series Six
    The eighteenth century man of letters Horace Walpole is accredited with writing the first Gothic novel, ‘The Castle of Otranto’, as well as producing an accomplished range of literary texts in various genres. This comprehensive eBook presents Walpole’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • The Class Struggle and Welfare

    Social Policy under Capitalism

    A fresh look on the welfare system—with a view beyond the stateWith The Class Struggle and Welfare, David Matthews argues that we must understand the welfare state as a dialectical phenomenon—a product of class struggle. Confronting the hypocritical rhetoric of politicians who castigate welfare beneficiaries as lazy and “workshy,” Matthews points to clear evidence that the welfare state is ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Tyburn

    The Story of London's Gallows

    by Robert Bard ...
    During its 600-year history 50,000 souls were executed on the gallows at Tyburn somewhere near where Oxford Street meets the Edgware Road. Many thousands of victims remain buried nearby in anonymous graves. Many of the condemned made their final journey from Newgate Prison, three miles distant. The condemned travelled in a cart seated on his or her coffin, stopping frequently for refreshments. ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD