Anti-social behaviour has become a major political preoccupation of government and combating it is now a major plank of criminal justice policy. Yet anti-social behaviour as a concept has been little studied, and the notion has often been accepted uncritically. This book aims to meet this need, providing a critique of the government's use of the concept of anti-social behaviour and of youth justice strategy more generally. Rougher Justice foregrounds the perspectives and experiences of you...

According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, FRSC (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian writer and economist... Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It was said in 1911 that more people had heard of Stephen Leacock than had heard of Canada. Al...

Bildung, die fit macht für die Zukunft »Lebendiges Lernen« ist ein bahnbrechender und dringender Aufruf an uns alle, die überkommene Fortschrittsperspektive aufzugeben, die den Menschen an die Spitze der Evolution stellt, um alles darunter auszubeuten und zu zerstören. Vielmehr müssen wir sie durch eine neue Ethik- und Umwelterziehung ersetzen, die uns das Verantwortungsbewusstsein lehrt, das wir brauchen, um im Gleichgewicht mit der übrigen Natur zu leben, und es uns ermöglicht, zu überle...

The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada by Stephen Leacock is a historical exploration of Canada’s early beginnings, focusing on the Indigenous cultures and the arrival of European explorers. In this chronicle, Leacock examines the lives and societies of Aboriginal Canadians before European contact, including their cultural practices, social structures, and relationships with the land. He discusses the first encounters with Norse explorers, early European settlements...

"The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada" by Stephen Leacock is a captivating exploration of the rich and diverse history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Leacock, a renowned Canadian writer and historian, delves into the early periods of Canadian history, shedding light on the fascinating civilizations and cultures that predated European arrival. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Leacock presents a comprehensive account of the indigenous societi...

In the quaint town of Ashburton, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering willows, lies a charming hotel steeped in mystery and intrigue. "To A Hotel Keeper," a captivating tale penned by T. W. H. Crosland, invites you to step into the enigmatic world of the Ashburton Hotel. As the enigmatic proprietor, Mr. Marrable, welcomes guests with an enigmatic smile, secrets unfold within the hotel's hallowed halls. Prepare to be captivated by a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own ...

In January of 1984, an emerging, but still quiet, sleepy, bedroom community will be rudely awakened to the to the cruel realities of passionate, indiscriminate and incomprehensible violence. This book is a historical recap of the events that occurred during a brief period of time. It will span three states and thirty - six years, before resolution is reached. It addresses the deadly randomness of victims stalked by a predator, even though they appear to be the low-risk targets in any commu...

Civil Wars in Africa, edited by Kelechi A. Kalu and George Klay Kieh, Jr., examines civil conflicts throughout various African countries. They argue that civil wars in Africa are by-products of the contradictions and crises engendered by the post-colonial state-building and nation-building projects in Africa. With few exceptions, the post-colonial states in Africa have failed to build societies that invest in the material well-being of their citizens; protect their political, civil, and ot...

Laudato Si’ insists on a revolutionary human response to the public challenges of our time concerning the ecological crisis. The volume takes up the revolutionary spirit of Pope Francis and speaks to the economic, technological, political, educational, and religious changes needed to overcome the fragile relationships between humans and Earth. This volume identifies various systemic factors that have produced the anthropogenic ecological crisis that threatens the planet and uses the ethica...

Future Folk Horror: Contemporary Anxieties and Possible Futures analyzes folk horror by looking at its recent popularity in novels and films such as The Ritual (2011), The Witch (2015), and Candyman (2021). Countering traditional views of the genre as depictions of the monstrous, rural, and pagan past trying to consume the present, the contributors to this collection posit folk horror as being able to uniquely capture the anxieties of the twenty-first ce...

The Canadian Mountain Assessment provides a first-of-its-kind look at what we know, do not know, and need to know about mountain systems in Canada. The assessment is based on insights from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledges of mountains, as well as findings from an extensive assessment of pertinent academic literature. Its inclusive knowledge co-creation approach brings these multiple forms of evidence together in ways that enhance our collective understanding of mountains...

Stephen Leacock shot to popular acclaim as a humor writer prone to penning absurdist vignettes and other mirthful morsels. However, he was trained as a political economist and spent much of his life working in this and several other academic disciplines. The collaborative volume The Dawn of Canadian History showcases Leacock's strengths as a scholar and thinker.