Manning Clark was one of the most influential Australian intellectuals of the last half century. His political pronouncements were often highly provocative and his sweeping judgements, dire denunciations and oracular prophecies infuriated conservatives and made him a controversial figure.His most enduring legacy, however, was his magisterial six-volume History of Australia. In it he reshaped the now familiar story of our nation's modern evolution; from the First Fleet's ar...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor fans of The Pitt, a look at life on the front line in one of Canada’s busiest ERsThe Casino Shift is an hour-by-hour account of what a Canadian emergency room is like in these turbulent times when ER staff must be prepared to see, diagnose, and treat any condition, often under unrelenting pressure. In addition to the introduction of the “casino shift” (a shorter night shift), there have been incredib...

In this revealing book, Brian A. Matthews chronicles his struggle with two addictions: marijuana and cigarettes. Inside, he shares his road to deliverance, as well as the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way. If you are dealing with challenges, questioning God, or having feelings of doubt with overcoming an addiction, allow this book to give you hope for a better life.

The Entrepreneurial Effect is a collection of advice articles by successful high technology entrepreneurs, based on their experiences. Every budding entrepreneur seems to imagine a series of lunch dates with the most successful entrepreneurs in technology and other sectors of the Ottawa area Silicon Valley north. What skills are seen as needed to be successful in starting, growing and managing technology-based business in the 21st century? Every business seems to have some technology base ...

A poignant tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard and his legacy in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, honoring the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which dedicates its mission to erasing hateOn the night of October 6, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Wayne Shepard (1976–1998) was brutally killed solely because he was gay. It was a shocking murder that was nationally covered in the media, and it became a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ rights m...

More than any gospel, the Gospel of Matthew contains the largest collection of the teachings of our Lord Jesus. Drawing from numerous references from the Old Testament, it is also the gospel that seeks to establish that the Lord Jesus is the King of the Jews, the long awaited Messiah of the Jewish nation. Dr. Brian Bailey expounds on the Gospel of Matthew verse by verse, unlocking the more complex truths by breaking them into simpler ones, and skillfully weaving in life experiences that ma...

Tearing down facades to expose a life of unspeakable strength, faith and courage, these overcomers make their debut by sharing riveting details of their life's stories. Transparent and empowering, The Overcomers' Anthology is the first volume of stories written to encourage you to ascend your current limitations, recognize your power and realize that you, too, can be an overcomer!

AN INTERNATIONAL PULP THRILLER PACKED WITH ACTION-ADVENTURE.John Sand, the former MI6 agent upon whom a certain fictional spy was based, is keeping a secret from his new bride Stacey – he has been tracking the supposedly dead Jake Lonestarr, her Texas oil tycoon father's traitorous business partner.When Stacey disappears, is Lonestarr responsible or Las Vegas godfather Anthony Morello – a man with a big grudge – or is it the shadowy figures behind the slaug...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • ROXANE GAY'S AUDACIOUS BOOK CLUB PICK • FINALIST FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE""Moving and thought-provoking . . . offering psychological insights in lyrical prose while seriously exploring speculative conceits."" — New York Times Book Review""Haunting and luminous . . . Beautiful and lucid scienc...

Essential reading for those needing to get to grips with the latest and most powerful techniques available to skilled marketers.Direct and Digital Marketing in Practice is the essential manual for all managers, marketers and students. Incisive and thorough, the text has been fully updated to reflect the continuing impact and future implications of the Internet on marketing. This new 3rd edition is one of the only comprehensive textbooks written entirely by...

The book of Matthew is the gospel of our eternal King that narrates the story of Jesus. It establishes him as a direct descendant of King David, preserving and fulfilling his royal line as the rightful heir as well as a descendant of Abraham, the father of Israel.As the first book of the New Testament, Matthew connects the past with the present and the future. It reveals the person of Jesus and his heavenly kingdom realm and teaches us how to live as citizens of that realm....

There has never been a more important time for those involved in criminal justice policy, operations and civil service to know their history. The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the development of criminal justice in the United States. Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary endeavor, emerging across time and place through the fields of philosophy, law, biology, anthropology, and sociology. Developments occur quickly and regularly, th...