The definitive life of the painter who forged American identity visually, in art and illustration, with an impact comparable to that of Walt Whitman and Mark Twain in poetry and prose—yet whose own story has remained largely untold.In 1860, at the age of twenty-four, Winslow Homer (1836–1910) sold Harper's Weekly two dozen wood engravings, carved into boxwood blocks and transferred to metal plates to stamp on paper. One was a scene that Homer saw on a visit...

THE tales related in the following pages, I have gathered from the peasantry of Dartmoor, and they may be accepted as representative of the class of stories told of the elves of superstition--the pixies.Had my design been simply to have presented the reader with a collection of these, I might have filled a greater number of pages, but I have had a different aim in view. What I have endeavoured to do has been to give, by means of these tales, as clear an idea as possible of the pixy...

This book is designed to educate the youth on wealth and financial literacy. It is for the younger generation to enhance their understanding of money, how to earn it, keep it, and multiply it. It is full of definitions and activities that will increase their understanding of financial literacy setting them up for a successful path as it relates to money matters in life.

Political parties exist at the centre of democratic politics, but where does power lie within them, and how is it exercised? The Political Party in Canada explores the inner workings of these complex organizations through an examination of the composition and roles of key party actors (members and activists, candidates, local associations, donors, central officials, and members of Parliament), as well as the interactions between them. Contemporary parties play a key role in recrui...

Catherine Malabou’s elaboration of the concept of plasticity has made her one of the most innovative philosophers working today. Formations collects eighteen of Malabou’s early writings, spanning 1986 to 2003, within which her initial articulations of plasticity take shape.Though Malabou might be most famous for bringing neurobiological discourse into conversation with continental philosophy, she has always maintained, as the essays in Formation make clear, that “...

Elections are not just about who casts ballots – they reflect the citizens, parties, media, and history of an electorate. Fighting for Votes examines how these factors interacted during a recent Ontario election.The authors begin by examining the province’s political culture and history. They then delve deeply into the campaign by exploring three lines of enquiry that help define representative democracy: How do parties position themselves to appeal to voters? How is infor...

Why and how do world-class leaders and great performers consistently beat their competition?They realize they cannot go it alone. They use teams and coaches to amplify their results. Many performers who have already surmounted exceptional tests and challenges and have succeeded in business, sports, the military, or the arts well beyond their peers think performance is only up to the individual. Many become frustrated when hours of hard work, years of experience, and...

While primary elections are most often associated with presidential candidates in the United States, similar methods for selecting party leaders and candidates are becoming increasingly common in parliamentary democracies around the world. The Promise and Challenge of Party Primary Elections introduces the first comprehensive examination of both the concept and the practice of primary elections outside of the United States.By offering a clear definition of primary election...

**The jaw dropping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross's The Fire That Binds trilogy, where the fates of a powerful witch and a fierce dragon collide, and bring down Rome once and for all.She survived the fire…He commands the flame…Together they will burn down an empire where dragons rule.**She is known as the Viper Queen, the deadliest gladiator in the arena, a shadow of steel and blood who never loses. But Anya Bihari’...

In parliamentary systems like Canada, voters directly contribute to the election outcome only in their own riding. However, the focus of election campaigns is often national, emphasizing the leader rather than the local candidate, and national rather than regional polls. This suggests that elections are national contests, but election outcomes clearly demonstrate that support for parties varies strongly by province.Focusing on the 2015 Canadian election campaigns in British Columbi...

In parliamentary systems like Canada, voters directly contribute to the election outcome only in their own riding. However, the focus of election campaigns is often national, emphasizing the leader rather than the local candidate, and national rather than regional polls. This suggests that elections are national contests, but election outcomes clearly demonstrate that support for parties varies strongly by province.Focusing on the 2015 Canadian election campaigns in British Columbi...

In "The Liberty Bell," William Ross Wallace crafts an evocative exploration of freedom and American identity in a lyrical style that intertwines poetic imagery with impassioned prose. Published during the mid-19th century, a time rife with national turmoil and social change, Wallace's work reflects the fervor of an evolving America. Through evocative metaphors and rhythmic cadence, he articulates the resonant symbolism of the Liberty Bell as a beacon of hope and inspiration for a nation gr...