Marion Nicoll was a widely acknowledged and important founder of Alberta art and certainly one of a dedicated few that brought abstraction into practice in the province. Her life and career is a story of determination, of dedication to her vision regardless of professional or personal challenges.Nicoll was the first woman instructor hired at the Provincial Institute of Art and Technology (now the Alberta College of Art and Design)—and although limited to teaching craft and design, ...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names- What's Bred in the Bone [Grant Allen]- The Golden Ass [Lucius Apuleius]- Meditations [Marcus Aurelius]- Northanger Abbey [Jane Austen]- Lady Susan par [Jane Austen]- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Lyman Frank Baum]- The Art of Public Speaking [Dale Breckenridge Carnegie]- The Blazing World [Margaret Cavendish]- The Wisdom of Father Brown [Gilber...

Elisabeth I. (1533 – 1603) war die letzte und größte Herrscherin vom Hause Tudor. In ihrer fünfundvierzigjährigen Regierungszeit hat sie England geprägt wie kaum eine andere historische Persönlichkeit – bis heute spricht man vom Elisabethanischen Zeitalter. Im öffentlichen Bewusstsein sind nicht zuletzt ihre Auseinandersetzungen mit ihrer Gegenspielerin Maria Stuart präsent geblieben. Während Elisabeths Regentschaft wurden wichtige Grundlagen für das britische Kolonialreich geschaffen. Inn...

In "Amy Herbert," Elizabeth Missing Sewell explores the intricacies of personal development, morality, and the role of education in shaping character. Presented as a bildungsroman, the novel intricately weaves the protagonist's journey toward self-understanding and social responsibility, highlighting the educational reforms of the Victorian era. Sewell's engaging narrative style, marked by its delicate prose and deep psychological insight, situates the text within the broader context of 19...

The novel follows the life of Amy Herbert, a young girl who faces various challenges and moral dilemmas. Amy is raised in a devout Christian household and the narrative often explores the themes of faith, virtue, and personal growth. Through Amy's experiences, Sewell illustrates the importance of adhering to Christian principles and the strength that can be derived from faith.As Amy navigates her relationships with family, friends, and society, she encounters situations that test her chara...

Embark on a literary expedition through the annals of American history with 'History of the United States: A 30-Volume Anthology'. This expansive collection brings together a veritable tapestry of narratives, each contributing to the intricate mosaic of the nation's past. From evocative personal diaries and pioneering historical accounts to groundbreaking essays and fiery political debates, the anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles. Noteworthy entries include thoroughly resea...

Neutrality serves different purposes during times of war and peace. ‘Notions of Neutralities’ portrays those historical challenges that neutrals faced, and are still facing, to maintain some form of economic stability and political order as chaos and wars rage. Neutrals are exposed to existential issues and questions of civil-society, international politics, and morality, in a world defiant to principles of universal peace. Every age has its own armed conflicts and while the questions they...

Canada in the twenty-first century is a place of growth and expansion. Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have become word-class destinations for business and tourism. Meanwhile, smaller, less prominent communities face changes of different sorts, as residents depart for the opportunities present in our country’s largest cities. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Canada’s prairie provinces.Despite changes in population and the loss of such essential services as schools, post offi...

What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of ancient wisdom? The Book of Shadows – Vol. 3 continues the mysterious journey into the realms of magic, folklore, and spiritual traditions through a compelling collection of writings by various authors. Within these pages, readers will encounter intriguing reflections on mystical practices, symbolic rituals, and the timeless curiosity surrounding the unseen forces of the world. The stories and writings explore the rich traditions of magical lore, o...

Forty-five key women of the Bauhaus movement.Bauhaus Women: A Global Perspective reclaims the other half of Bauhaus history, yielding a new understanding of the radical experiments in art and life undertaken at the Bauhaus and the innovations that continue to resonate with viewers around the world today.The story of the Bauhaus has usually been kept narrow, localised to its original time and place and associated with only a few famous men such as W...

This collection reflects on the theory and application of expressive arts today in therapy, education, research and social and ecological change.Bringing the understanding of expressive arts into its contemporary theoretical framework, the book reveals the expansion of the field from its initial focus on therapy alone into a diverse range of other areas of interest to therapists, educators, researchers and those interested in working for social and ecological change. The book also ...

An educational crisis from its origins to present-day experiencesIn the United States today, almost three-quarters of the people teaching in two- and four-year colleges and universities work as contingent faculty. They share the hardships endemic in the gig economy: lack of job security and health care, professional disrespect, and poverty wages that require them to juggle multiple jobs.This collection draws on a wide range of perspectives to examine the re...