Unceded is a compelling history of the BC government’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, from early "land question" disputes to current reconciliation efforts. Treaty commissioner George M. Abbott combines archival research with a former cabinet minister’s insider perspective on government to chronicle over 150 years of BC-Indigenous relations. He details how early government officials refused to negotiate treaties, instead coercing First Nations onto small reserves. Despite s...

After my son, Michael, passed at the age of nineteen, I started writing down my experiences: the inner struggles, the questions, and most importantly, the inner dialogue between myself and the Universe. In the beginning, it wasn’t my intention to write a book. Writing helped me stay focused and present, even when I wanted to turn away from things that seemed unbearable.During this time, I didn’t read any self-help books or go to counseling. Maybe that would have been helpful, but I ...

In "Sydney Cove," J H M Abbott masterfully intertwines history and fiction, offering a vivid portrayal of life in early colonial Australia. Through a rich narrative style that showcases Abbott's command of language, the novel intricately depicts the struggles and triumphs of its characters against the stunning yet unforgiving backdrop of Sydney Cove. Abbott's attention to historical detail, paired with complex character development, invites readers to experience the multifaceted reality of...

In "Castle Vane," J H M Abbott intricately weaves a gothic narrative that immerses readers in a world of mystery and intrigue. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a crumbling medieval castle, the novel explores themes of isolation, passion, and the supernatural. Abbott'Äôs lyrical prose captures the atmospheric tension inherent in his characters'Äô psychological struggles, allowing readers to experience both the beauty and horror of their lives. The book delves into the historical context...

In "Sally: The Tale of a Currency Lass," J.H.M. Abbott intricately weaves a narrative that captures the trials and triumphs of a young girl in early 19th-century Australia. Set against the backdrop of a colonial society grappling with issues of class, gender, and identity, Abbott employs a realistic literary style that offers rich character development and vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape. The novel explores the theme of resilience and self-discovery, as Sally navigates the c...

When Gordon Campbell’s Liberal party won a massive majority on the strength of their New Era electoral platform in 2001, the premier’s first act was to fulfill his campaign pledge to reduce personal income taxes. Big Promises, Small Government reveals the consequences of dramatic tax policy changes on social programs, arguing for more sustainable taxation. Despite sharply declining economic indices, the new premier expected that lower taxes would spur investment and growt...

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction provides a succinct overview of the vital role of pharmaceuticals in protecting and enhancing life and health. Fred...

Facilitating Watershed Management brings together myriad distinctive voices to create an experiential learning process drawn from the most important innovators in the field. Presenting an introduction to the diversity of tools (sociological, pedagogical, phenomenological) needed to implement watershed management in the real world trenches, the book helps move students and practitioners from being knowledgeable stewards of watersheds to becoming wise managers of watersheds.

AUTHOR'S NOTE.From "The World's News"9 March, 1918.Readers of "The World's News" will have noticed, in the announcements of this story during the last two issues of the paper, some extraordinary discrepancies as to its title. The explanation is this: The author wrote the story with the intention of calling it "The Currency Lass." At the last moment, when the opening chapters were already in type, it was brought to his notice that a serial story by "Alex. Wethered"—th...

This little sketch of a remarkable event in early Australian history does not pretend to be anything more. The Bligh Rebellion was only an interlude in the beginnings of the development of Australia; in some respects rather a sordid interlude. But it was a picturesque and interesting happening, and was the first manifestation of the keen sense of politics which has since possessed Australia. We do not now, when we feel that we have had enough of them, make prisoners of the members of a Gov...

NOT far from the ancient cathedral city of Rochester, and the war-like town of Chatham, there still stands an old, square, red-brick mansion in a lovely garden. Gardens in Kent are always lovely, but the garden of Magnus Hall, stretching down its gentle hillside to the waters of the Medway, is still, as it has been for over three hundred years, one of the loveliest of them all.About the old house stretches, on sides and rear, a wooded park—of oak, and beech, and chestnut, and elm—w...

There was always something about John Vane that commanded attention. The strong, stern, well-featured face, almost swarthy in complexion, the straight line of black eyebrows overshadowing bright and piercing black eyes—it was a face that compelled regard, that aroused a feeling of respect in the average man, not untinged with fear. It was not the kind of face that is soon forgotten, nor the sort that is lost in any merging with other faces. It would be as easily forgotten as is the face of...