A moving historical tale and remarkable literary achievement, City Wolves is the story of Canada's first woman veterinarian, Meg Wilkinson. Born in 1870 on a farm near Halifax, Meg's childhood experience with wolves makes her determined to be a veterinarian. Supported by the seemingly eccentric Randolph Oliphant and inspired by the ancient Inuit who first turned wolves into sled dogs, Meg surpasses the horse doctors at vet college and becomes the notorious 'dog doctor of Halifax' in the 18...

"Spiced with sexual mischief, political conflict and family tragedy . . . Her biography is nothing less than captivating, an engrossing read."— Pittsburgh Post-GazetteLouisa Catherine Johnson Adams, wife and political partner of John Quincy Adams, became one of the most widely known women in America when her husband assumed office as sixth president in 1825. Shrewd, intellectual, and articulate, she was close to the center of American power over many decad...

Where do you get your ideas?Its a question that plagues every writer. And once youve got an idea, what then? Ideas without a plan, without a purpose, are no more than pleasant thoughts. So how do you come up with those ideas, and how do you turn them into writing that will engage your reader?The Writers Idea Book is here to help you find the answers. Utilizing more than 400 prompts and exercises, youll generate intriguing ideas and plumb their ...

Hey, One day those condoms in your Pocket will turn to Tums... During that journey, you might even realize wearing a Shirt with a random number on it, is kinda dumb. A lot of life question and trouble is headed your way. Comedian John Heffron and Topher Morrison may have just made your life a lot easier. by giving you the most important insight and tools you never knew you needed. The 2.5% of stuff that actually matters, that will net you the results you really want in life, whether you kn...

**Tom Hanks introduces the “remarkable” (Publishers Weekly) true story of two inseparable friends and soldiers portrayed in the HBO® miniseries Band of Brothers.Look for the Band of Brothers miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix!**William “Wild Bill” Guarnere and Edward “Babe” Heffron were among the first paratroopers of the U.S. Army—members of an elite unit of the 101st Airborne Division called Easy Company. The crack unit was called up...

C\# 7.1 and .NET Core 2.0 – Modern Cross-Platform Development, Third Edition is a practical guide to creating powerful cross-platform applications with C\# 7 and .NET Core 2.0.Key FeaturesBuild modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core 2.0Get up to speed with C\#, and up to date with all the latest features of C\# 7.1Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET Core 2.0Book DescriptionC\# 7.1 and .NET Co...

This book examines mining justice through a problem-driven political economy lens, analysing the complex interests that shape the exploitation of critical minerals needed to power the global energy transition and achieve decarbonisation across different jurisdictions. As demand for these minerals intensifies, questions of equity, governance, and sustainability are becoming central to debates on mineral extraction and resource governance.The book explores how critical mineral develo...

The 50 most historically significant games of baseball’s first all-professional teamChoosing the 50 greatest games is hard to do; ranking them is even harder. Now every Reds fan can relive memories of baseball before and after the Big Red Machine, debate about these choices, or make a list of their own.Highlighting these moments is a unique way of telling the great story of the Cincinnati Reds. While many fans will know about Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and Ton...

Playful Learning Lab for Kids is a hands-on activity book that offers games and activities that revolve around the senses and concepts in reading, math, art, and science.Recent research has shown that children learn and develop new skills more quickly when they engage in playful, whole body activities. Movement allows them to refocus their attention, improves brain function, reduces stress, and improves circulation. Not on...

The aim of this short text is simply to introduce a reader to this topic. It is intended for a global audience and rather than being restricted to potential energy law students of a particular country. It is also written for students of other disciplines such as geographers, social scientists and engineers. It should also be engaging to those in a variety of professional practices who want an accessible background to and overview of the subject.The first edition of Energy Law: ...

The book presents the importance of restorative justice in today’s energy transition across the world. It emphasizes the importance of a fair, equitable and inclusive shift towards a low-carbon economy. It recognizes climate change as the primary global challenge and advocates for an urgent and comprehensive energy transition where restorative justice is centrally utilised. Restorative justice focuses on identifying harm, assigning responsibility, protecting those affected, repairing damag...

In To Love a Wolf, Wesley Heffron presents a captivating tale where humor intertwines with high stakes in a love story that showcases the triumph of good over evil. Seiko at thirty-five-year-old is determined to rescue his beloved wife, Lupa, from the clutches of the wealthy and obsessive James. This millionaire believes that his fortune and force can win Lupa's heart, but Seiko knows that true love cannot be bought. As he embarks on a dangerous quest, Seiko encounters a diverse c...