The Public Servant’s Guide to Government in Canada is a concise primer on the inner workings of government in Canada. This is a go-to resource for students, for early career public servants, and for anyone who wants to know more about how government works. Grounded in experience, the book connects core concepts in political science and public administration to the real-world practice of working in the public service. The authors provide valuable insights into the messy realities o...

Ultimate Muscles Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Happiness Muscle and The Ultimate Kettlebell WorkoutMost of us may not notice this but our muscles shrink in size and become weaker with each passing day. It’s not noticeable because as our muscles are shrinking, our fat deposits are increasing. Both of these changes make us less healthy and more prone todiseases and injury. The only way to fix this is to exercise regularly. Another bonus of exercising regularly is you can start build...

Why are Canadian politicians so loyal to their parties? Why do so few parliamentarians rebel as mavericks or switch sides? And can anything loosen the grip that party leaders have on elected representatives?No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics by political scientists Alex Marland, Jared J. Wesley, and Mireille Lalancette provides the first in-depth examination of the forces shaping party loyalty in Canadian politics, revealing how Members of Parliament and prov...

Navigating a career in Canada’s public service can be a complex journey. The Public Servant’s Guide to Government in Canada serves as an essential resource for those seeking to transition into and thrive in provincial and federal government roles. Written for university students, early-career public servants, and those shifting into government from other sectors, the book demystifies spaces between politics and public administration.The new, updated edition is organized in...

Statistical Computation for Programmers, Scientists, Quants, Excel Users, and Other ProfessionalsUsing the open source R language, you can build powerful statistical models to answer many of your most challenging questions. R has traditionally been difficult for non-statisticians to learn, and most R books assume far too much knowledge to be of help. R for Everyone, Second Edition, is the solution.Drawing on his unsurpassed experie...

Big Worlds explores the political landscapes of Canada’s provinces and territories. This second edition examines how and why Canadians govern themselves at the subnational level. While the story of national politics often dominates headlines, Big Worlds reminds us that each province and territory contains its own political universe shaped by distinct histories, cultures, and identities.This book is organized around three key themes in each region: political culture...

Shifting Sands shows that Alberta is not the conservative monoculture people think it is. The Viewpoint Alberta dataset explored in this volume provides an unparalleled opportunity to study the dynamics of public opinion on a range of topics. Drawing on five years of survey data, this insightful book gives a penetrating, down-to-earth look at the province’s political soul. It’s an accessible analysis that traces the roots and emerging realities of separatism, populism, polarizatio...

Children's Book Illuminates the Life of Martin Luther, One of Church History's Most Important FiguresA monk, priest, and professor—Martin Luther was committed to a life of poverty and self-sacrifice. But despite all his good deeds, a storm still raged within his soul. It was only when Luther immersed himself in God's word that he found peace through Jesus Christ and justification by faith alone.This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on a...