First published in 1992, The Imaginary Indian is a revealing history of the "Indian" image mythologized by popular Canadian culture since 1850, propagating stereotypes that exist to this day.Images of First Nations people have always been fundamental to Canadian culture. From the paintings and photographs of the 19th century to the Mounted Police sagas and the spectacle of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show; from the performances of Pauline Johnson, Grey Owl, and Buffalo Long L...

At the end of World War I, Canada was poised on the brink of social revolution. At least that is what many Canadians, inspired by the success of the Russian Revolution in 1917, hoped and others dreaded. Seeing Reds tells the story of this turbulent period in Canadian history during the winter of 191819, when a fearful government led by Prime Minister Robert Borden tried to suppress radical political activity by branding legitimate labour leaders as "Bolsheviks" and "Reds." Canada was in th...

UNA MAGNÍFICA NOVELA POLICÍACA. AGARRE DE PRINCIPIO A FIN."Y así continúa Enrique's THE BLUE CRIMES y la forma en que coloca a Ethan Bush y al equipo en la resolución del crimen es tensa, suspenso y en todo momento involucrado. Esta es la escritura de misterio de calidad por una voz nueva para la mayoría de nosotros - una adición bienvenida al género de suspenso'Grady Harp, Top-100 Revisor / Salón de la Fama / Vine VoiceDos cuerpos encontrados en una laguna.Un ...

Life in the backyard of the lake house was pleasant and peaceful, at least until the bird feeder arrived. All was well until the day the feeder went empty. Frustrated by the lack of birdseed, the creatures in the backyard decided to take matters into their own “hands”. What followed was a series of humorous, albeit chaotic encounters that changed their lives forever. The story of Larry Lizard, Molly Mockingbird and all of the other backyard animals is sure to leave you with a smile on your...

We first meet Baby, a 10-year-old Jewish boy, abused by his mother, when he learns that his GI father has been killed in Europe during a World War II battle.This shocking news, as well as the Nazi extermination of six million Jews, transforms Baby's quest to one involving alcohol, LSD, and murder. This drug-induced euphoria continues to haunt him and his search for love because wherever he goes...realistic visions of Nazis constantly follow him.Judith, a magazine editor, at...

As dawn breaks, the usual calm of a tiny quiet Mediterranean island is shattered by the news. A teenage girl has gone missing. Inspector Villanueva, temporarily transferred to the island, and sub-inspector Esteller must fight against the elements, the lack of resources, and their own demons to solve the mystery of what happened in a place where nothing ever does.

The days are now past when students were content to take their history at second hand, and there is therefore the less reason to apologise for introducing to the reader, in an English dress, the letters of one who was an eyewitness and actor in some of the most important events in the sixteenth century. Several of the most striking passages in Robertson’s History of Charles V. are taken from Busbecq; De Thou has borrowed largely from his letters; and the pages of Gibbon, Coxe, Von Hammer, ...

“Dear friends, be glad! Do not be afraid of being joyful!”—Pope Francis, from The Joy of DiscipleshipNear the end of Luke’s Gospel, two disciples slowly make their way home from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. At the outset, they are deeply saddened by Jesus’ tragic death. By that evening, however, they have made a 180-degree turn: from dejected disciples to followers filled with joy—a joy they simply must share with others as fast as they can. What accounts for...

A book on the life of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, a 16th century Flemish writer, herbalist and diplomat in the employ of three generations of Austrian monarchs. He served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople. This book also consists many of his letters written to many important people of that time.

In recent years, developments in ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have made important changes in the practice of diagnostic radio logy. Concomitantly, invasive radiology for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has grown into a rapidly evolving subspecialty. This text represents a landmark in paediatric radiology. The three authors are distinguished radiologists who, over the past two decades, have greatly contributed to paediatric hepatology. Their pionee...

Enjoy the timeless tales of Aladdin, Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and many more in this first volume of The Arabian Nights.Upon learning of his queen’s infidelity, proud King Shahryar has her killed. As revenge on womankind, he decides to wed a different virgin every night, only to have her beheaded at dawn. Such is Shahryar’s practice for three terrible years—until he weds Scheherazade, the maiden who will change his life....A breathtak...

Laura is married, she has a good home and she is due to give birth to her first child any day now. But her perfect world is shattered when her husband comes home flustered and afraid. He's made a terrible mistake. He's done a bad thing. And now the police are going to be looking for him...There's only one way out of this. He wants to run. But he won't go without his wife.Laura knows it is wrong. They should stay and face the music. But she doesn't want to lose her man. She ...