Why this book? I have been given a diagnosis that, as a result of an accident, I might well suffer loss of memory. For me, that would be a potential loss of my very self. My memory is my history. It is the warehouse where my thoughts are stored. Without my memory it would be impossible to continue my work - writing...my very being.My fight to remember. I was determined to fight to reclaim my memory. It was no easy fight. It was no easy fight to remember. Try to recall, honestly, fr...

Daniel Baum's guides to Canadian law have become essential legal guides for topics ranging from young offenders to first responders. Whether for law professionals of citizens who need to understand their legal rights, the books of the Understanding Canadian Law series are indispensable. Now, the first three instalments of the series are available in an ebook-exclusive bundle.IncludesYouth and the LawWhat's the law? What does it mean? If the l...

Gott ist die Lebenskraft, die nie erschöpft ist. Er ist das Zentrum von allem, was da ist. Er ist Schönheit, Sinn, Zukunft. Dem gegenüber steht unser Leben mit einem hohen Level an Anspruch, Sorgen, Leistungsdruck oder Überforderung. Wenn sich Daniel Gruber in dieser Spannung wiederfindet, gibt ihm das Baum-Prinzip aus Psalm 1 neuen Fokus auf das Wesentliche: Eins ist nötig, sagt Jesus, die Verbundenheit mit ihm. Denn getrennt von ihm können wir nichts tun. Dieses Prinzip ist so einfach wi...

In this special four-book bundle, legal expert Daniel J. Baum explains Canadian law in a clear and understandable way.**Includes:Youth and the Law**Laws, as they relate to youth and youth issues, can be difficult to understand for those they are intended to serve. Baum breaks down the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions relating to youth in plain language intended for readers of all ages.Freedom of ExpressionFreedom of Expression

When police are called in to investigate a crime, what powers and limitations apply to them? What are their rights to question strangers, search without warrants, or detain individuals who might become suspects? Crime Scene Investigations breaks down the Supreme Court's decisions on questions like these into clear and practical terms.Police need to be vigilant, since the line between a lawful search and an improper one can be dangerously thin, and officers can be held accou...

Montesinos’ Legacy brings scholars together in honor of the 500th anniversary of Dominican Antonio de Montesinos’ famous sermon in defense of the rights of the indigenous Amerindians. The collection addresses the historical context for this sermon, but also the continued relevance of Montesinos today. Montesinos’ Legacy examines the origins of human rights concepts in the West, the rights of indigenous peoples, the role of the Church in human rights, and human rights in Latin America.

Esta colección presenta las obras más influyentes de la literatura mundial. Contenido: La Ilíada y La Odisea Edipo Rey El Banquete Metafísica La metamorfosis De la Brevedad de la Vida Las Confesiones de San Agustín El Arte de la Guerra Cantar de Mío Cid Popol Vuh El castillo interior Ejercicios Espirituales El Príncipe La divina Comedia El Decamerón Lazarillo de Tormes Don Quijote de la Mancha Los mejores cuentos de Andersen Cuentos escogidos de Hermanos Grimm Romeo y Julieta El Paraíso Pe...

A understandable overview of the laws regarding euthanasia, end-of-life treatment, and medication of those who may be unable to decide for themselves if the treatment is necessary.Our bodies are ours to control, free from state interference — or so it appears. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamenta...

Die 16 Lebensmotive haben in den letzten Jahren Einzug in Training, Coaching und Beratung gehalten und sind heute aus der Personalentwicklung nicht mehr wegzudenken. Was die von Prof. Steven Reiss entwickelten 16 Lebensmotive sind, wie sie wirken und angewendet werden können, darüber können am besten jene berichten, die das Reiss-Profil in ihrer täglichen Arbeit einsetzen.Erfahrene Reiss Profile Master veranschaulichen in diesem Band die verschiedenen Anwendungsbereiche der Lebensm...

Der Autor begibt sich auf eine lange Reise, die ihn durch verschiedene Erdteile führt. An allen Ecken und Enden findet er ein Stück seiner selbst wieder. Er wächst durch die Erlebnisse und Begegnungen und kann sich so wieder seinen Wesenskern besinnen. Auf der Reise zu sich selbst beginnt er sich wieder mit den Menschen und der Natur verbunden zu fühlen. Am Ende des Buches schliesst sich der Kreis. Die Geschichte klingt am gleichen Ort aus, wo sie begonnen hat. Äusserlich ist alles gleich ...

Real cases from the Supreme Court dealing with youth issues.Laws, as they relate to youth and youth issues, can be difficult to understand for those they are intended to serve. In the first book of the Understanding Canadian Law series, author Daniel J. Baum breaks down the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions relating to youth in plain language intended for readers of all ages.Drawing on examples from recent Supreme Court rulings, Youth and the Law walks t...

Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology is a collection of classic articles by some of the best known proponents of oral history, demonstrating the basics of oral history, while also acting as a guidebook for how to use it in research. Added to this new edition is insight into how oral history is practiced on an international scale, making this book an indispensable resource for scholars of history and social sciences, as well as those interested in oral history on the avocational lev...