Shivers is an outstanding collection of sixteen Canadian stories of the supernatural and the unexplained. Some of Canada’s best-loved authors have contributed to this compilation of classic and original tales. Some, like L.M. Montgomery’s “House Party at Smoky Island” and Timothy Findley’s “About Effie,” are an elegant and eerie look back at the past. Some, like Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens’ “CHIPS” contemplate chilling questions about the future. And some, like Vincent Starrett’s “C...

Many people want to write a family history, but few ever take on the job of publishing one. If you’ve done the research, and you want to make a book from it, then Publish Your Family History is for you. It will tell you all the fundamentals of book production, together with the important details that distinguish a home-published book from a homemade one. You’ll learn:how to get your manuscript ready for production;design ideas for the pages and the cover;

Many family researchers with Ontario roots discover they have ancestors who were teachers. Those with no teachers in the family may have ancestors who were part of the Ontario education system as students. Today there are numerous varied resources available to find information on teachers, pupils, schools, textbooks, and curricula in historical Ontario.Education and Ontario Family History outlines the resources available for education from about 1785 to the early twentieth...

Gritty, heartrending and unputdownable – the story of two sisters sent first to an English, then an Australian orphanage in the aftermath of World War II.Rita and Rosie Stevens are only nine and five years old when their widowed mother marries a violent bully called Jimmy Randall and has a baby boy by him. Under pressure from her new husband, she is persuaded to send the girls to an orphanage – not knowing that the papers she has s...

Discover the techniques behind beautiful design by deconstructing designs to understand themThe term 'hacker' has been redefined to consist of anyone who has an insatiable curiosity as to how things work—and how they can try to make them better. This book is aimed at hackers of all skill levels and explains the classical principles and techniques behind beautiful designs by deconstructing those designs in order to understand what makes them so remarkable. Author an...

Web Design Inspiration at a GlanceVolume 2 of The Web Designers Idea Book includes more than 650 new websites arranged thematically, so you can easily find inspiration for your work. Author Patrick McNeil, creator of the popular web design blog designmeltdown.com and author of the original bestselling Web Designers Idea Book, has cataloged thousands of sites, and showcases the latest and best examples in this book. The web is th...

Family history research can quickly create mountains of paperwork. This book give you step-by-step instruction to effectively organize and digitize your genealogy research papers.You'll learn how to:• create a personalized filing system to suit your genealogy research style and experience• turn your computer into a top-notch filing clerk and research assistant by establishing a clear, consistent naming pattern for files and folders• Scan old paper records and store th...

The classic Designing with Type has been completely redesigned, with an updated format and full color throughout. New information and new images make this perennial best-seller an even more valuable tool for anyone interested in learning about typography. The fifth edition has been integrated with a convenient website, www.designingwithtype.com, where students and teachers can examine hundreds of design solutions and explore a world of typographic information. First published more...

Self-publishing has truly come into its own. Indie titles have captured up to 25% of the U.S. market, and the phenomenon has expanded globally, with success stories now found in Europe and as far away as India. But as the business has grown so too have the potential landmines, and authors who are best equipped to avoid the traps are those who are best informed. The Global Indie Author, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this growth industry, exposing its secrets, sepa...

If youre interested in publishing your own book, then this Guardian Short is for you.In a short, direct manner, it will introduce you to all the major questions you will face, including: What do you need to know about editing? Should you print copies of your book or go ebook only? How do you price your book? How do the economics of self-publishing break down?Steering you through an increasingly crowded sea of options, How to Self-Publish offers clear practical advice at every step, along with...

The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital ageThe Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. Authors Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill and Lan Wang have assembled a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the editing process, from working with authors and receiving manuscripts, to editorial, production, printing a...

Typography is a very powerful design element. Whenever we have a typographic system in place, we can use it to structure content, communicate ideas and even enhance meaning. However, employing it in a way that masters that delicate balance between being unobtrusive (catering for a pleasant reading experience) and engaging enough (keeping the reader’s interest on a page) can be quite a challenge. With the help of this eBook, you can learn how to train and sharpen your eyes to recogn...