The best contemporary plays from other countries can bring a strikingly fresh point of view to our English-language stages. Often, they can expand our sense of the playwriting form.For a decade, the Cherry Artists' Collective in Ithaca, NY, have sought out and developed new and unusual plays from across the globe that speak to English-language artists and audiences.This collection gathers together six award-winning plays in translation hailing from Belgium ...

This book describes Ian McAllister's experiences over that period following two packs of wolves, one that dominates the extreme outer coastal islands, and another that lives farther inland in the heart of the temperate rainforest.McAllister, along with Chris Darimont and Paul C. Paquet, were the first to document the unique behavior of these animals in The Last Wild Wolves. In Following the Las...

Looking for a reason for a day trip or a weekend getaway in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, the Outaouais, Montreal or beyond? This comprehensive guide gives you the scoop on more than 100 festivals and events in spring 2019, including dates and websites for more information.Ottawa author Laura Byrne Paquet runs the popular local travel website Ottawa Road Trips and writes frequently about the region for print publications and other websites.

Where did passports come from? Why did 1930s stewardesses carry wrenches? And how did teetotalers shape the modern vacation? Wanderlust answers these questions and more, as author Laura Byrne Paquet delves into the social history of travel. Now a multi-billion dollar industry, travel is also one of the world's oldest. Paquet follows hypochondriac Greeks to the Oracle of Delphi, checks out the bedbugs in medieval coaching inns, enjoys a Finnish sauna with a group of well-bred Victorian ladi...

Public administration in Canada needs to change. A handful of scholars across Canada have been sounding the alarm for years but to no avail. Talented young bureaucrats have been joining the public service with fresh ideas capable of creating real change, but the black hole consumes all.In The Black Hole of Public Administration, experienced public servant Ruth Hubbard and public administration iconoclast Gilles Paquet sound a wake-up call to the federal public service. The...

A definitive guide to a perplexing and increasingly polarized topic, Immigration and Canada distills the latest research into a highly accessible account, explaining how Canada’s immigration system works, both domestically and within the context of international migration, and how profoundly it shapes the lives of newcomers and the fabric of Canadian society.Written for readers unfamiliar with the field, the book delivers information concisely in a lively Q&A format, witho...

Join Charlie on an exciting journey through London in "Little Charlie Visits London"! This charming adventure introduces young readers to the iconic sights of the British capital with a little Playmobil friend.From flying over the River Thames on a cable car to marvelling at Big Ben, riding a red double-decker bus, and exploring historic Trafalgar Square, each page offers a delightful look at London's landmarks.Engaging and educational, "Little Char...

Little Blue Cow tells the story of a little blue cow who loves everything little and blue. Her car, her house, and her cat are all little and blue... When she goes to buy some food at the grocer's, she struggles to find anything little and blue. However, a kind old lady kindly offers to help her.

Silly Santa! is a charming bilingual children's book in English-French, based on the original work by J.N. PAQUET. This beautifully crafted story features the world's most beloved Christmas character during his childhood - a time when young Santa struggled with being on time, whether for school, meals, or holidays. But when he takes on the monumental responsibility of delivering presents to children worldwide, Santa faces his greatest challenge yet: being on time for Chris...

Silly Santa! is a charming children's book featuring the world's most beloved Christmas character when he was a child - a child who was always late, whether for school, meals, or holidays. But when Santa takes on the monumental role of delivering presents to children around the world, he faces his greatest challenge yet: being on time for Christmas Eve.A delightful story that teaches our young readers about punctuality and responsibility as they watch Santa grow in...

Silly Santa! is a charming children's book featuring the world's most beloved Christmas character when he was a child - a child who was always late, whether for school, meals, or holidays. But when Santa takes on the monumental role of delivering presents to children around the world, he faces his greatest challenge yet: being on time for Christmas Eve.A delightful story that teaches our young readers about punctuality and responsibility as they watch Santa grow in...

In this absurd and apocalyptic young-adult comedy filled with dazzling wit and wild imagination, two teenaged outsiders at "one of the worst schools in the country" seem to be the only ones who understand or care that the whole world is a mess. Joan responds by attacking everyone around her: Olivier retreats. But when they are forced to run against each other for student council, it unleashes their determination to change: the system, and themselves.