A treasure trove of hope for anyone affected by cancer.Stories of Cancer and Hope is a collection of honest stories from people directly affected by cancer, from the devastating impact of the initial diagnosis to the profound effect of the disease and its treatments on emotional and physical wellbeing, as well its effect on loved ones. Among the tears and low points in these pages are laughter and high points, and most of all there is hope. The thirty-nine stories contained here ar...

A Samaritan State Revisited brings together a refreshing group of emerging and leading scholars to reflect on the history of Canada's overseas development aid. Addressing the broad ideological and institutional origins of Canada's official development assistance in the 1950s and specific themes in its evolution and professionalization after 1960, this collection is the first to explore Canada's history with foreign aid with this level of interrogative detail.Extending from...

Failed or fragile states are those that are unable or unwilling to provide a socio-political framework for citizens and meet their basic needs. They are a source of terrorism and international crime, as well as incubators of infectious disease, environmental degradation, and unregulated mass migration. Canada's engagement with countries such as the Congo, East Timor, Bosnia, and Afghanistan underlines the commitment of successive Canadian governments to addressing the threats posed to West...