Canadians often characterize their military history as a march toward nationhood, but in the first eighty years of Confederation they were fighting for the British Empire.From 1867 to 1947, war or threat of war forced Canadians to define and redefine their relationship to Britain and to one another. As French Canadians, Indigenous peoples, and those with roots in Continental Europe and beyond mobilized in support of imperial war efforts, their participation challenged the imagined ...

World War II veteran Hank Dunfield is about to turn one hundred years old. The staff at Ponderosa Pine Lodge have recruited Sarah, a young nursing student, to keep Hank safe, comfortable, and in the building while they plan a grand centenarian celebration. There’s one problem: Hank doesn’t want to live that long.Seemingly opposites, Hank and Sarah kindle a deep friendship. Sarah fears the future with multiple sclerosis will be even more isolated, difficult, and painful than the iso...

New Zealand has one of the highest levels of imprisonment in the Western world. Yet the growth of imprisonment in New Zealand has occurred when the crime rate here, as in most other Western societies, has been in significant decline. Why, then, the disjuncture?In this penetrating BWB Text, John Pratt describes the dramatic transformation in penal thought that has recently taken place in this country. Rising imprisonment in New Zealand, against the background of a falling crime rate...

La evaluación de impacto es un tipo de estudio que permite identificar si las políticas, los programas o proyectos causaron un efecto positivo sobre la población que los recibió. Si partimos de la premisa de que las políticas públicas son instrumentales —medios para alcanzar un fin—, la evaluación de impacto es, en muchos sentidos, su prueba de fuego. Por abocarse a la realización de inferencias causales, la evaluación de impacto se considera la joya de la corona de la investigación aplica...

The Old Testament is not just a collection of disparate stories, each with its own meaning and moral lessons. Rather, it's one cohesive story, tied together by the good news about Israel's coming Messiah, promised from the beginning. Covering each book in the Old Testament, this volume invites readers to teach the Bible from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspective. Featuring contributions from twelve respected evangelical scholars, this gospel-centered introduction to...

The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels is a masterful anthology that encompasses a broad spectrum of gothic horror, supernatural thrillers, and classic tales of terror. This carefully curated collection captures the essence of horror literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a diversity of styles and thematic explorations. With standout pieces that encapsulate the macabre atmosphere and psychological depth of horror, this anthology offers readers an unparallele...

Dive into the chilling and imaginative world of 'The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books,' a collection that brings together some of the most spine-tingling tales from the masters of horror and gothic literature. This anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of monstrous creations, exploring the darkest recesses of the human psyche, the uncanny, and the supernatural. With stories ranging from grotesque creatures that lurk in the shadows to psychological terrors that challenge the boundari...

Three of the ever-popular Sheridan’s finest playsBorn in Dublin in 1751, Richard Brinsley Sheridan was a theatre impresario, statesman and the most celebrated playwright of his time. His brilliantly witty comedies of manners have become part of the literary canon, and are frequently performed around the world. This collection comprises three classic radio productions of his best works, performed by star casts including Barbara Mitchell, Rolf Lefebvre, Dorot...

Fantastic Universe started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. This is our third Fantastic universe Superpack. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Gods of the North' by Robert E. Howard ...

LIGHTSPEED is an online science fiction and fantasy magazine. In its pages, you will find science fiction: from near-future, sociological soft SF, to far-future, star-spanning hard SF--and fantasy: from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery, and contemporary urban tales, to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folktales.This month, we have original science fiction by Sean Williams ("The Lives of Riley") and An Owomoyela ("Unauthorized Access"), along with SF reprints by Charlie Jane And...

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a celestial enigma emerges: The Blue Star. Its enigmatic glow beckons intrepid explorers, Captain John Hanson and his crew, aboard the spaceship "Aurora." As they venture into the uncharted depths of space, they encounter a myriad of wonders and perils. From encounters with alien civilizations to confrontations with cosmic threats, their journey becomes a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity. Join Captain Hanson and his crew as they unravel the...

Dive into some of the big issues facing New Zealand with this bundle of hard-hitting BWB Texts. These four works are combined into one easy-to-read e-book, available direct and DRM-free from our website or from international e-book retailers. Tracey Barnett’s The Quiet War on Asylum addresses a big question: Why would New Zealand, a country that has never had a boatload of asylum arrivals in modern history, suddenly legislate for mass detention? Jane Kelsey looks hard at the Trans Pacific ...