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Weird Facts About Toronto

by A.H. Jackson ...

Narrated by Dana Negrey ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

Toronto is not only Canada’s economic capital, but it also has one of the most diverse populations and has been classified as one of the world’s most livable cities.But Toronto’s past and present are full of weird facts and tidbits from the truly trivial to the seriously strange:The name ”Toronto” first appeared on a French map as ”Lac de Taranteau,” derived from the Iroquois word tkaronto.Today, ... Read more

$14.95 CAD

Toronto is not only Canada’s economic capital, but it also has one of the most diverse populations and has been classified as one of the world’s most livable cities.But Toronto’s past and present are full of weird facts and tidbits from the truly trivial to the seriously strange:The name ”Toronto” first appeared on a French map as ”Lac de Taranteau,” derived from the Iroquois word tkaronto.Today,
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Watching The Chosen

History, Faith, and Interpretation

Edited by Robert K. Garcia, Paul Gondreau, Patrick Gray, Douglas S. Huffman ...

What makes The Chosen so popular, and how does it portray Jesus and his disciples?The Chosen is the first-ever multiple-season television show about Jesus Christ and his first followers. With over half a billion views on its free electronic media app, the show has amassed a worldwide following and has now become available on cable networks, streaming services, and broadcast television venues as ... Read more

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What makes The Chosen so popular, and how does it portray Jesus and his disciples?The Chosen is the first-ever multiple-season television show about Jesus Christ and his first followers. With over half a billion views on its free electronic media app, the show has amassed a worldwide following and has now become available on cable networks, streaming services, and broadcast television venues as
... Read more
BRICS

An Anticapitalist Critique

Edited by Ana Garcia, Patrick Bond ...

he emergence of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa on a global stage has upset the dominance of the United States as the world’s only superpower. But can they chart a path toward a more just global economy? This collection, which brings together leading political economists from around the world, argues that the BRICS are actually amplifying some of the worst features of international ... Read more

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he emergence of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa on a global stage has upset the dominance of the United States as the world’s only superpower. But can they chart a path toward a more just global economy? This collection, which brings together leading political economists from around the world, argues that the BRICS are actually amplifying some of the worst features of international
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Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents

by Steven P. Arthurs, Anil Baniya, Rubén Blanco-Pérez, Mary Barbercheck, Helge Bode, Raquel Campos Herrera, Julie G. Chacon-Orozco, Harun Cimen, Regina K. Cruzado Gutiérrez, Surendra Dara, Adler R Dillman, Larry Duncan, Ioannis Eleftherianos, Shane Foye, Patrick Frettinger, Fernando Garcia-del-Pino, Professor Itamar Glazer, John Goolsby, Dawn Gouge, Parwinder Grewal, Richou Han, Sebnem Hazal Gulsen, Canan Hazir, Selcuk Hazir, Ivan Hiltpold, Ganpati Jagdale, Rinus Knoetze, Albrecht Koppenhofer, Gabriela Lankin, Luis Garrigós Leite, Diana Karime Londono, Antoinette P. Malan, Dana Ment, Jayashree Ramakrishnan, Gadi V P Reddy, Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Weibin Ruan, Michael Samish, Ernesto San-Blas, Ramandeep Kaur Sandhi, Ana Luiza Sousa, Tatyana Stefanovska, Glen Stevens, S. Patricia Stock, Yoelvis Sulbaran, Ghada Tafesh-Edwards, Mustapha Touray, Stefan Toepfer, Derya Ulug, Bart Vandenbossche, Christopher Williams, Sheng-Yen Wu, Xun Yan ...

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are biocontrol agents that are used to control a wide variety of insect pests within agriculture and forestry. In addition to their use as bio-pesticides, EPNs have a fascinating biology and are thus considered model organisms in ecology, symbiosis and pathogenesis. This book presents basic knowledge and diverse applications to illustrate how EPNs play an ... Read more

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Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are biocontrol agents that are used to control a wide variety of insect pests within agriculture and forestry. In addition to their use as bio-pesticides, EPNs have a fascinating biology and are thus considered model organisms in ecology, symbiosis and pathogenesis. This book presents basic knowledge and diverse applications to illustrate how EPNs play an
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Out of the Lab, Into the Street

An Oral History of the 2022 UAW Strike at the University of California

by Molly Vine, Patrick Dexter ...

Series series Working Class History
Out of the Lab, Into the Streets tells the story of how academic workers built the largest strike in the history of American higher education and set a new standard of militancy in one of the fastest growing sectors of the labor movement. In doing so, these workers also taught organizers everywhere lessons about the effectiveness of collective power cemented through worker-to-worker organizing, ... Read more

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Out of the Lab, Into the Streets tells the story of how academic workers built the largest strike in the history of American higher education and set a new standard of militancy in one of the fastest growing sectors of the labor movement. In doing so, these workers also taught organizers everywhere lessons about the effectiveness of collective power cemented through worker-to-worker organizing,
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Gendered Justice

Intimate Partner Violence and the Criminal Justice System

by Venessa Garcia, Patrick McManimon ...

Series series Issues in Crime and Justice
Gendered Justice takes a unique, multi-layered look at the various elements that factor into our understanding of domestic violence and how the criminal justice system handles situations of domestic violence. The book focuses primarily on the role of gender, but also considers socio-economic status, race, age, education, and the relationship between the victim and criminal. Illustrated with case ... Read more

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Gendered Justice takes a unique, multi-layered look at the various elements that factor into our understanding of domestic violence and how the criminal justice system handles situations of domestic violence. The book focuses primarily on the role of gender, but also considers socio-economic status, race, age, education, and the relationship between the victim and criminal. Illustrated with case
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Dawn Arrives [Dramatized Adaptation]

The Second Dark Ages 4

by Michael Anderle, Ell Leigh Clarke ...

Narrated by Eric Messner, Tanja Milojevic, Jonathan Lee Taylor, David Cui Cui, Nickolette Kong, Rob McFadyen, Sara Matsui-Colby, Emily Beresford, Patrick Boylan, Adrian Garcia, Alysia Beltran ...

Series series Second Dark Ages
Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

"It’s dark outside, but hope will not be defeated.Michael, Akio, Yuko and the rest are searching for the pieces necessary to put together a craft which Michael hopes will take him to Bethany Anne.But first, there are idiots in his way, seeking the same parts and intend to take them.By force.The challenge is they will find out what ‘force’ truly means when they dare to go up against the Dark ... Read more

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"It’s dark outside, but hope will not be defeated.Michael, Akio, Yuko and the rest are searching for the pieces necessary to put together a craft which Michael hopes will take him to Bethany Anne.But first, there are idiots in his way, seeking the same parts and intend to take them.By force.The challenge is they will find out what ‘force’ truly means when they dare to go up against the Dark
... Read more
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Words on Fire

The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront It

by Helio Fred Garcia ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

This book is about the power of communication to do great harm and how civic leaders and engaged citizens can hold other leaders accountable to prevent it. Author Helio Fred Garcia focuses on the language President Trump uses that conditions an audience to accept, condone, and commit violence against a targeted group, rival, or critic. Including a history of such rhetoric, this book identifies a ... Read more

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This book is about the power of communication to do great harm and how civic leaders and engaged citizens can hold other leaders accountable to prevent it. Author Helio Fred Garcia focuses on the language President Trump uses that conditions an audience to accept, condone, and commit violence against a targeted group, rival, or critic. Including a history of such rhetoric, this book identifies a
... Read more

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Dollarization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Experiences and Lessons

by Mauro Mr. Mecagni, Juan Mr. Corrales, Jemma Mr. Dridi, Rodrigo Mr. Garcia-Verdu, Patrick Imam, Justin Mr. Matz, Carla Ms. Macario, Rodolfo Mr. Maino, Yibin Mr. Mu, Ashwin Moheeput, Machiko Mr. Narita, Marco Pani, Manuel Mr. Rosales, Sebastian Mr. Weber, Etienne Mr. Yehoue ...

Series Book 15 - Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Dollarization—the use of foreign currencies as a medium of exchange, store of value, or unit of account—is a notable feature of financial development under macroeconomically fragile conditions. It has emerged as a key factor explaining vulnerabilities and currency crises, which have long been observed in Latin America, parts of Asia, and Eastern Europe. Dollarization is also present, prominently, ... Read more

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Dollarization—the use of foreign currencies as a medium of exchange, store of value, or unit of account—is a notable feature of financial development under macroeconomically fragile conditions. It has emerged as a key factor explaining vulnerabilities and currency crises, which have long been observed in Latin America, parts of Asia, and Eastern Europe. Dollarization is also present, prominently,
... Read more
Out of the Lab, into the Streets

An Oral History of the 2022 UAW Strike at the University of California

by Aleida Garcia Aguirre ...

Out of the Lab, into the Streets tells the story of how academic workers built the largest strike in the history of American higher education and set a new standard of militancy in one of the fastest growing sectors of the labor movement. In doing so, these workers also taught organizers everywhere lessons about the effectiveness of collective power cemented through worker-to-worker organizing, ... Read more

$9.09 CAD

Out of the Lab, into the Streets tells the story of how academic workers built the largest strike in the history of American higher education and set a new standard of militancy in one of the fastest growing sectors of the labor movement. In doing so, these workers also taught organizers everywhere lessons about the effectiveness of collective power cemented through worker-to-worker organizing,
... Read more

Preaching

Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism

by Timothy Keller ...

Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to ... Read more

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Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to
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How to Read the Bible in Changing Times

Understanding and Applying God's Word Today

by Mark Strauss ...

Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change?How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible ... Read more

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Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change?How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible
... Read more

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