While there has been an unprecedented explosion of legalized gambling in Canada - particularly in the form of casinos and electronic games - the public has become increasingly aware of addictions to gambling. Casino State is a timely collection that examines the controversial role of the state as a promoter of gambling activities often against the best interest of its citizens.Investigating the tensions that arise from the relationships between gambling and morality, risk,...

Do the unending obstacles you face make you feel like you’re in a constant spiritual battle? Arm yourself with 100 prayers that will uplift and encourage you during the difficult moments of life.It can be difficult to find the right words when you’re praying through hard times. In Battle Prayers, find a classic model to lift your prayers to God, not only for yourself, but others.Each prayer is woven together with Scripture, reminding you that the a...

Do the unending obstacles you face make you feel like you’re in a constant spiritual battle? Arm yourself with 100 prayers that will uplift and encourage you during the difficult moments of life.It can be difficult to find the right words when you’re praying through hard times. In Battle Prayers, find a classic model to lift your prayers to God, not only for yourself, but others.Each prayer is woven together with Scripture, reminding you that the a...

The Bible stands at the heart of the Christian faith, but now more than ever many question its historical reliability and relevance for life today. In what may become the definitive contemporary evangelical resource on this foundational topic, John MacArthur and a host of pastors, biblical scholars, historians, and theologians defend the doctrine of biblical inerrancy from their various disciplines. With contributions from evangelical leaders such as Kevin DeYoung, R. Albert Mohler Jr., R....

Spinal cord diseases play an important role in regards to neurologic and neurosurgical practices. Advances in regards to the diagnostics and laboratory research have improved the recognition of these clinical pictures. This book emphasises the significance of thorough medical history enquiries and clinical examinations. It unlocks the use of technical and laboratory-diagnostic additional examinations, which results in differential-diagnostic and therapeutic concepts for clinical pictures. ...

This book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation.Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience – inside and outside the classroom – the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succ...

Poursuivre ses études, c’est palpitant, mais c’est également stressant. Quels cours devrais-je suivre? Quel programme devrais-je choisir? Vais-je décrocher un emploi après avoir obtenu mon diplôme?Rassurez-vous : ce livre permet de constater que la meilleure façon de bien préparer son entrée dans le marché du travail, c’est de réussir ses études. Travailler en équipe, respecter des échéanciers, de relever des défis, savoir manier la plume et interagir avec des collègues : voilà aut...

Literatur verstehen und interpretieren "Konnte man ohne einen Auftrag leben?", lautet die zentrale Frage von Alfred Anderschs zeitkritischem Roman Sansibar oder der letzte Grund (1957). Ende der 1930er-Jahre treffen fünf Personen in einer Stadt an der Ostseeküste zufällig zusammen. Sie wollen vor dem Terror des totalitären Regimes in Deutschland fliehen und suchen - jeder für sich allein und gemeinsam für die bedrohte Skulptur "Der lesende Klosterschüler" von Ernst Barlach - einen neuen Au...

A century ago, the average Canadian lifespan was 60; today, we can expect to live 20 years longer than that. And recent generations have witnessed other major social shifts in Canada, from women entering the workforce to alterations in traditional career patterns, from evolutions in the once-inviolable nuclear family to the decline of employer pension schemes. As the arc of our lives continues to change, so too will the experience of our retirement. An important factor in the changing real...

Um seine Schulnoten zu verbessern, läßt Davin Knackmann sich von der Schuldirektorin Frau Napollon, von allen "General Napoleon" genannt dazu überreden im, ansonsten stets verschlossenen Keller des Schulhauses, die einhundertste Vorlesenacht der vierten Klassen durchzuführen. Nachdem sich jedoch am Abend unwideruflich die Kellertür hinter den Kindern verschlossen hat, zeigt sich recht bald was es mit dieser Vorlesenacht auf sich hat. David und die Viertklässler müssen zehn unheimlich schwe...

This book is for any reader seeking to understand and engage with contemporary South Korean culture. Inspired by the term “edge”, which in Korean refers to attitudes and ideas that are new, gripping and transgressive, each chapter provides a new perspective on today's Korea.Drawing from a range perspectives, Contemporary Korean Culture from the Edge: Transgression, Innovation, and Intimacy examines Korean culture (including food, music, fa...

The distinguishing feature for many workers in South Korea is contractual – and often involuntary – retirement at a young age (mid-50s for most workers) followed by precarious and low-paying self-employment or contract work. In the past this practice, which is also found in other East Asian nations, provided firms with a youthful and highly productive workforce. However, with a rapidly aging population and shifts in the labour market, the existing arrangement is becoming less and less func...