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The Kamloops Indian Residential School―Resistance and a Reckoning

by Celia Haig-Brown ...

In May 2021, the world was shocked by the news of the detection of 215 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (KIRS) in British Columbia, Canada. Ground-penetrating radar established the deaths of students as young as three in the infamous residential school system, where children were systematically removed from their families and brought to the schools. ... Read more

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In May 2021, the world was shocked by the news of the detection of 215 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (KIRS) in British Columbia, Canada. Ground-penetrating radar established the deaths of students as young as three in the infamous residential school system, where children were systematically removed from their families and brought to the schools.
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The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told

Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution

by Keith Richotte Jr. ...

When did the federal government's self-appointed, essentially limitless authority over Native America become constitutional?The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better story. Thus begins Keith Richotte's playful, unconventional look at Native American and Supreme Court history. At the center of his account is the mystery of a massive federal authority called plenary ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

When did the federal government's self-appointed, essentially limitless authority over Native America become constitutional?The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better story. Thus begins Keith Richotte's playful, unconventional look at Native American and Supreme Court history. At the center of his account is the mystery of a massive federal authority called plenary
... Read more
Code de procédure civile

by Canada ...

Il ne doit pas être confondu avec le code de l'organisation judiciaire. Alors que ce dernier traite des catégories de juridictions et de leur organisation et fonctionnement internes, le code de procédure civile fixe les règles régissant la procédure civile, c'est-à-dire la manière dont le procès a lieu, depuis l'assignation ou la requête, leurs conditions de recevabilité, en passant par les ... Read more

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Il ne doit pas être confondu avec le code de l'organisation judiciaire. Alors que ce dernier traite des catégories de juridictions et de leur organisation et fonctionnement internes, le code de procédure civile fixe les règles régissant la procédure civile, c'est-à-dire la manière dont le procès a lieu, depuis l'assignation ou la requête, leurs conditions de recevabilité, en passant par les
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A Dictionary of British History

by John Cannon, Robert Crowcroft ...

Written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Diamond Jubilee 2012, Ed Miliband, and United Kingdom Independence Party; and existing entries on David Cameron, Elizabeth II, national debt, and Alex Salm... ... Read more

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Written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Diamond Jubilee 2012, Ed Miliband, and United Kingdom Independence Party; and existing entries on David Cameron, Elizabeth II, national debt, and Alex Salm...
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Fostering Grit

How do I prepare my students for the real world? (ASCD Arias)

by Thomas R. Hoerr ...

Series series ASCD Arias
For too long, educators have focused only on getting students ready for the next test, for the next grade, for graduation, or maybe for college. Students must be prepared to succeed in school, and they must know how to read, write, and calculate. But that's only the beginning. Our job--whether we teach kindergarten, 5th grade, or high school or we lead a school or district--is to prepare students ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

For too long, educators have focused only on getting students ready for the next test, for the next grade, for graduation, or maybe for college. Students must be prepared to succeed in school, and they must know how to read, write, and calculate. But that's only the beginning. Our job--whether we teach kindergarten, 5th grade, or high school or we lead a school or district--is to prepare students
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Inclusive Innovation

by Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Alex Glennie, Courtney Savie Lawrence ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology
Innovation offers potential: to cure diseases, to better connect people, and to make the way we live and work more efficient and enjoyable. At the same time, innovation can fuel inequality, decimate livelihoods, and harm mental health. This book contends that inclusive innovation – innovation motivated by environmental and social aims – is able to uplift the benefits of innovation while reducing ... Read more

$84.99 CAD

Innovation offers potential: to cure diseases, to better connect people, and to make the way we live and work more efficient and enjoyable. At the same time, innovation can fuel inequality, decimate livelihoods, and harm mental health. This book contends that inclusive innovation – innovation motivated by environmental and social aims – is able to uplift the benefits of innovation while reducing
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The Aesthetical Writings of Giacinto Scelsi

Edited by Franco Sciannameo, Alessandra Carlotta Pellegrini ...

Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988), an extraordinary, innovative, and often controversial moving force in modern music, has been the subject of a vast amount of literary criticism, philosophical discussions, and groundbreaking performances.Originally in French, Scelsi’s writings have been included in anthologies of prose, poetry, and memories published in French, Italian, and German. For the first time, ... Read more

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Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988), an extraordinary, innovative, and often controversial moving force in modern music, has been the subject of a vast amount of literary criticism, philosophical discussions, and groundbreaking performances.Originally in French, Scelsi’s writings have been included in anthologies of prose, poetry, and memories published in French, Italian, and German. For the first time,
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Teachings of Islam

by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad ...

Highly-acclaimed discussion of the Islamic path for the physical moral and spiritual progress of man. "The ideas are very profound and very true." – Count Tolstoy Russia ... Read more

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Highly-acclaimed discussion of the Islamic path for the physical moral and spiritual progress of man. "The ideas are very profound and very true." – Count Tolstoy Russia
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Your Next Government?

From the Nation State to Stateless Nations

by Tom W. Bell ...

Governments across the globe have begun evolving from lumbering bureaucracies into smaller, more agile special jurisdictions - common-interest developments, special economic zones, and proprietary cites. Private providers increasingly deliver services that political authorities formerly monopolized, inspiring greater competition and efficiency, to the satisfaction of citizens-qua-consumers. These ... Read more

$44.99 CAD

Governments across the globe have begun evolving from lumbering bureaucracies into smaller, more agile special jurisdictions - common-interest developments, special economic zones, and proprietary cites. Private providers increasingly deliver services that political authorities formerly monopolized, inspiring greater competition and efficiency, to the satisfaction of citizens-qua-consumers. These
... Read more
Is Killing People Right?

More Great Cases that Shaped the Legal World

by Allan C. Hutchinson ...

'Great cases' are those judicial decisions around which the common law pivots. In a sequel to the instant classic Is Eating People Wrong?, this book presents eight new great cases from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. Written in a highly accessible yet rigorous style, it explores the social circumstances, institutions (lawyers, judges and courts) and ordinary people whose ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

'Great cases' are those judicial decisions around which the common law pivots. In a sequel to the instant classic Is Eating People Wrong?, this book presents eight new great cases from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. Written in a highly accessible yet rigorous style, it explores the social circumstances, institutions (lawyers, judges and courts) and ordinary people whose
... Read more
Miranda Castro's Homeopathic Guides

by Miranda Castro ...

More and more people recognise that there is a place for natural remedies alongside orthodox medicine. This is particularly true when treating minor ailments which are irritating to the sufferer but not serious enough for drug treatment.Homeopathy works by gently stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and one of the significant benefits is that, used correctly, there are no side-effects ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

More and more people recognise that there is a place for natural remedies alongside orthodox medicine. This is particularly true when treating minor ailments which are irritating to the sufferer but not serious enough for drug treatment.Homeopathy works by gently stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and one of the significant benefits is that, used correctly, there are no side-effects
... Read more
Classical Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Brett Duncan ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy classical guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Best teacher on paper! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play a guitar. It amazes ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy classical guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Best teacher on paper! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play a guitar. It amazes
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Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder, Premium Third Edition

by Eliane Kurbegov ...

The go-to guide to helping you make the leap from French language basics to composing well-structured sentences—now with extensive audio support.Once you’ve learned the rudiments of French grammar and a core vocabulary, the next challenge is to put together well-structured sentences. In Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder, you’ll find everything you need to help you break out of a ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The go-to guide to helping you make the leap from French language basics to composing well-structured sentences—now with extensive audio support.Once you’ve learned the rudiments of French grammar and a core vocabulary, the next challenge is to put together well-structured sentences. In Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder, you’ll find everything you need to help you break out of a
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Prepared Classroom

Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn

by Gail Boushey, Allison Behne ...

From the authors of the bestselling books The CAFE Book and The Daily 5 comes your ultimate guide to classroom success. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, Prepared Classroom: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn helps you start the school year with confidence and maintain a productive, engaged classroom all year long.Section 1 focuses on you, the teacher. It provides practical strategies to ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

From the authors of the bestselling books The CAFE Book and The Daily 5 comes your ultimate guide to classroom success. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, Prepared Classroom: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn helps you start the school year with confidence and maintain a productive, engaged classroom all year long.Section 1 focuses on you, the teacher. It provides practical strategies to
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Practice Makes Perfect Complete French Grammar, Premium Third Edition

by Annie Heminway ...

Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of FrenchPractice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of FrenchPractice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty
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Keep Your Greek

Strategies for Busy People

by Constantine R. Campbell ...

Ten techniques for keeping your knowledge of Greek fresh long after college.Seminarians spend countless hours mastering biblical languages and learning how the knowledge of them illuminates the reading, understanding, and application of Scripture. But while excellent language acquisition resources abound, few really teach students how to maintain their use of Greek for the long term. Consequently, ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Ten techniques for keeping your knowledge of Greek fresh long after college.Seminarians spend countless hours mastering biblical languages and learning how the knowledge of them illuminates the reading, understanding, and application of Scripture. But while excellent language acquisition resources abound, few really teach students how to maintain their use of Greek for the long term. Consequently,
... Read more
But Can I Start a Sentence with "But"?

Advice from the Chicago Style Q&A

by The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
"A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read."—Mignon Fogarty, New York Times-bestselling author of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingQ. Is it happy medium or happy median?A. The idiom is happy medium, but I like the image of commuters taking refuge from road rage on the happy median.Every month, tens of thousands of self-declared ... Read more

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"A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read."—Mignon Fogarty, New York Times-bestselling author of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingQ. Is it happy medium or happy median?A. The idiom is happy medium, but I like the image of commuters taking refuge from road rage on the happy median.Every month, tens of thousands of self-declared
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The USA and The World 2020–2022

by David M. Keithly ...

Series series World Today
The World Today Series: USA and The World describes not only what happened, but puts events in the context of the past and criticizes policy actions as appropriate. The result goes deeper than most of what appears in current publications. Updated annually and part of the renowned “World Today Series,” USA and the World presents an unusually penetrating look into America and its relationship to the ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

The World Today Series: USA and The World describes not only what happened, but puts events in the context of the past and criticizes policy actions as appropriate. The result goes deeper than most of what appears in current publications. Updated annually and part of the renowned “World Today Series,” USA and the World presents an unusually penetrating look into America and its relationship to the
... Read more
35 Controversial Spanish Conversations

Spanish Graded Readers, #2

by Brian Smith ...

Series Book 2 - Spanish Graded Readers
Master Real-World Spanish Through the Power of Debate"35 Controversial Spanish Conversations" is more than just a language book—it's a compelling journey through the most debated social, political, and cultural issues of our time, carefully crafted for intermediate to advanced Spanish learners.This unique Spanish-English interlinear reader features authentic, natural dialogues on powerful t... ... Read more

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Master Real-World Spanish Through the Power of Debate"35 Controversial Spanish Conversations" is more than just a language book—it's a compelling journey through the most debated social, political, and cultural issues of our time, carefully crafted for intermediate to advanced Spanish learners.This unique Spanish-English interlinear reader features authentic, natural dialogues on powerful t...
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Learn Portuguese (Brazil dialect)

by Paul Werny ...

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include:IntroductionsProfessionsChecking into hotelsOrdering foodShoppingWho, what, where, how, whenDirectionsTo like, loveDescriptionsDirectionsWhetherTo ... Read more

$10.90 CAD

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include:IntroductionsProfessionsChecking into hotelsOrdering foodShoppingWho, what, where, how, whenDirectionsTo like, loveDescriptionsDirectionsWhetherTo
... Read more
Collins Ultimate Pub Quiz

10,000 easy, medium and difficult questions with picture rounds

by Collins Puzzles ...

Series series Collins Puzzle Books
A bumper-size quiz book with all new questions to test your general knowledge, with more than 500 quizzes and around 10,000 questions. Includes 30 picture rounds to get you scratching your head!All quizzes and answers are hyperlinked for ease of use.Hide the answers or view below each question.Perfect for playing with friends and family.Have a go at these sample questions!Did Neil Armstrong first ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A bumper-size quiz book with all new questions to test your general knowledge, with more than 500 quizzes and around 10,000 questions. Includes 30 picture rounds to get you scratching your head!All quizzes and answers are hyperlinked for ease of use.Hide the answers or view below each question.Perfect for playing with friends and family.Have a go at these sample questions!Did Neil Armstrong first
... Read more
The Great Typo Hunt

Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time

by Jeff Deck, Benjamin D. Herson ...

The signs of the times are missing apostrophes.The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization… and only he could wield the marker to defeat them.Recruiting his friend Benjamin and other ... Read more

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The signs of the times are missing apostrophes.The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization… and only he could wield the marker to defeat them.Recruiting his friend Benjamin and other
... Read more
The Literary Agent's Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction Book Proposal

by Andy Ross ...

To get your non-fiction book acquired by a commercial publisher, you are going to have to write a book proposal. The Literary Agent's Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction Book Proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case possible for your project. Writing a great book proposal shouldn't be a daunting task if you have a great idea for a ... Read more

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To get your non-fiction book acquired by a commercial publisher, you are going to have to write a book proposal. The Literary Agent's Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction Book Proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case possible for your project. Writing a great book proposal shouldn't be a daunting task if you have a great idea for a
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Airport

by Arthur Hailey ...

Translated by Wilm W. Elwenspoek ...

Seit Tagen tobt über dem amerikanischen Mittelwesten ein gewaltiger Schneesturm. Bisher ist es Mel Bakersfeld, dem Direktor vom Lincoln International Airport, gelungen, den Flughafen offen und betriebsbereit zu halten. Doch nun überschlagen sich die Ereignisse, und ein schrecklicher Verdacht wird zur Gewissheit: An Bord einer Passagiermaschine wurde eine Bombe gezündet!Hoch über den Wolken und ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Seit Tagen tobt über dem amerikanischen Mittelwesten ein gewaltiger Schneesturm. Bisher ist es Mel Bakersfeld, dem Direktor vom Lincoln International Airport, gelungen, den Flughafen offen und betriebsbereit zu halten. Doch nun überschlagen sich die Ereignisse, und ein schrecklicher Verdacht wird zur Gewissheit: An Bord einer Passagiermaschine wurde eine Bombe gezündet!Hoch über den Wolken und
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