Northern Canada's distinctive landscapes, its complex social relations and the contested place of the North in contemporary political, military, scientific and economic affairs have fueled recent scholarly discussion. At the same time, both the media and the wider public have shown increasing interest in the region. This timely volume extends our understanding of the environmental history of northern Canada - clarifying both its practice and promise, and providing critical perspectives on ...

One of the biggest challenges we face as individuals is how we manage our energy.Too many of us limp into the weekend in a state of exhaustion and relief. And if we put a young family into the equation, then that relief doesn't last long. The pace of working life has been increasing for some time and since the advent of social media - and with it, the always-on culture of 24/7 availability - we have lost the protection that pre-digital boundaries offered.Now, with the onset...