Canada is regularly presented as a country where liberalism has ensured freedom and equality for all. Yet with the expansion of settlers into the First Nations territories that became southern Alberta and BC, liberalism proved to be an exclusionary rather than inclusionary force. Between 1877 and 1927, government officials, police officers, church representatives, ordinary settlers, and many others operated to exclude and reform Indigenous people. Presenting Anglo-Canadian liberal capitali...

Covering topics such as the Indian Act, the High Arctic relocation of 1953, and the conflict at Ipperwash, Keith D. Smith draws on a diverse selection of documents including letters, testimonies, speeches, transcripts, newspaper articles, and government records. In his thoughtful introduction, Smith provides guidance on the unique challenges of dealing with Indigenous primary sources by highlighting the critical skill of "reading against the grain."Each chapter includes an introduc...

For better or worse… That was the promise Denver and Kensa made, but it’s a sentiment they’ve somehow lost along the way. What started as a passionate wildfire has diminished to a flicker, all but snuffed out by unspoken fears, perceived betrayal, and a complete breakdown in communication. Can either of them tuck their ego away long enough to rekindle their flame?

In a sensational follow-up to Echoes of Sherlock Holmes and In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, a brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canonFor the Sake of the Game is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times bestselling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: a...

Vintage Sci-Fi 10 - 22 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Andre Norton, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Leigh Brackett and moreThe Moon That Vanished by Leigh BrackettThe Visitor by Ray BradburyFlowering Evil by Margaret St. ClairThe Magnificent Possession by Isaac AsimovThe Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. SimakEverest by Isaac AsimovThe Last Drive by Carl JacobiThe Blonde From Barsoo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The practical application of these principles is where this book truly shines. Imagine being able to apply sun tzu's wisdom in your everyday life, in managing your company, leading your team, or even overcoming personal challenges. This book unravels how sun tzu's teachings are surprisingly relevant in the business world and the art of modern leadership.Beyond the corporate world, the book also takes you on a jo...

Worry can paralyze our lives. It keeps us from moving forward in peace and confidence. This book will arm you with the weapons you need to change the way you think. You will learn new strategies to destroy the habit of worry, and employ new, more productive habits. 101 Strategies to Combat Worry divides these strategies into six areas of our lives; mental, spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, and financial. Learn to identify worry patterns and stop wasting your life!

The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 still intrigues both scholars and enthusiasts alike more than 130 years after it was fought. Its story contains tragedy, high drama and the heavy loss of human life; it involved five major battles and two lesser fights; and led to the snuffing out of the direct male Napoleonic line of France. And all this in less than one year.

Reflecting on several years' research, Keith Smith presents a series of essays which explore hitherto unanswered questions and offer fre...

If you're ready to take the journey to independence and financial success, here's your ticket. In this life-changing audio book, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Keith Cameron Smith tells you how to think like a boss instead of an employee. The key to moving beyond the employee role and up the economic ladder is mastering ten vital principles, including: • Bosses know a little about a lot. Employees know a lot about a little. • Bosses say,” The buck stops here.” Employees say, “It's ...

A comprehensive guide to essential laboratory techniques for water and wastewater analysis.This professional resource equips water and wastewater laboratory analysts with the vital skills and techniques needed for accurate and reliable results. It provides background information to effectively operate in a laboratory setting and confidently use Standard Methods and other key resources. Ideal for analysts seeking to enhance their expertise and ensure regula...

The 1980s San Fernando Valley was its own universe-KDAY on the radio, RTD buses and BMX bikes, Saturday morning cartoons, summer nights under the streetlights. The Magic of Montford Street: A Love Letter to the Valley in the 80s is your ticket back.In this heartfelt, binge‑worthy memoir, pastor and storyteller Keith N. Smith takes you to Montford Street in Pacoima, a multigenerational Black neighborhood in what many consider America's first Black suburb. It's a place where...

In Desert Lilies, Kelvin Elliott has kept a secret for almost forty years. But when his secret arrives at his doorstep, Kelvin confronts an impulsive decision made when he was a teenager. He, again, does what he believes in his heart is the right thing to do, but his courage is also severely tested, and roles are reversed. Kelvin must enlist the aid of his friend, Antonio Vargas, to rescue a granddaughter he never knew he had. Antonio thought he had completely escaped the Juarez cartel tha...