A Political Economy of Canadian Broadcasting takes readers from the days of the telegraph to the current digital age, examining the role of public broadcasting in the wider context of regulation, private capital, and foreign programming. This comprehensive history spans over a hundred years, highlighting the shifting technological character of the media system within anglophone Canada and the key place of public broadcasting within it.Situated in Canada’s broader economic ...

“It takes true brilliance to lift the arid tellings of lexicographic fussing into the readable realm of the thriller and the bodice-ripper….David Skinner has done precisely this, taking a fine story and honing it to popular perfection.”—Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the MadmanThe captivating, delightful, and surprising story of Merriam Webster’s Third Edition, the dictionary that provoked A...

"It takes true brilliance to lift the arid tellings of lexicographic fussing into the readable realm of the thriller and the bodice-ripper….David Skinner has done precisely this, taking a fine story and honing it to popular perfection."—Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the MadmanThe Story of Ain't by David Skinner is the captivating true chronicle of the creation of Merriam Webster's Third New Internation...

Chakras for BeginnersLearn Healing, Meditation, & Awakening the Third EyeAre you aware of what spiritual wellbeing is, and looks like? Do you have a powerful spiritual self-care regimen in place, or are you looking to start one? Have you found yourself experiencing unwanted physical, mental, and emotional patterns in your life and struggling to release them?Chakras are one of the most powerful spiritual tools you can introduce yourself to. Your chak...

Can the search for something more be answered by something less—less stress, less clutter, less frantic racing to the next task or obligation?Essentialism is not just about clearing and organizing the space around you. It is also about clearing your brain so that you function better mentally. When you free yourself of time vampires, you will have the freedom to pursue what really matters to you.Are you exhausted from trying to d...

Have you ever walked into a space that made you feel uncomfortable because there was SO MUCH STUFF?Have you ever known someone who had to have latest style or gadget or who shopped as a comfort or addiction, winding up with overflowing closets?Have you ever talked to someone whose conversation never seemed to land on one topic long enough for a deep discussion?Have you known someone wit...

Swim to Win Understanding the Science History and Culture of Swimming by Gyanind offers a concentrated, compelling experience within history / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suite...

StoryHack Action adventure is a fiction magazine in the style of the great pulps of years past. It includes stories from a wide variety of genres.In this issue, you'll find:New Rules for Rocket Nauts by Michael DeCarolis. A recently dismissed recruit watches in horror as an alien race betrays and massacres his former classmates. Now he may be the only person capable of stopping the first wave of an interstellar war.The Price of Hunger by Kevyn Winkless. A desperate ...

Geography as a subject covers a very wide range of topics, and the concepts are constantly being updated and revised. Dictionary if Geography , designed to aid understanding of a sometimes complex field, is an A-Z guide to key geographical terms. Each entry begins with a clear, one-sentence definition and is then developed in line with the relative importance of the concept covered, often through the use of worked examples and illustrations. Entries are carefully cross-referenced.

It is a great pleasure and honor to be asked to participate in the translation of this important and historical volume on thoracic surgery and to provide this foreword. Martin Kirschner of Mannheim/Heidelberg was an early pioneer in thoracic and esophageal surgery. His operation for bypass of the esophagus using the entire stomach remains a standard of the surgical armamentarium to this date. The original Kirschner Textbook of Surgery was a standard in its day. We are fortunate that Profes...

"Rubine River" captures the troubled journey of Clay Maddau, a present-day vet and intertwines it with the struggles of Nehemiah (Neemy), a young, pre-Civil War slave. Set against the fictional backdrop of the beautiful Rubine River, both characters—affected by war— wrestle with their respective inner struggles. And yet, they both seek peace on the banks of the ever-flowing river, albeit a century-and-a-half apart. Rubine River is the strong thread that binds the two together. As the story...

Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count is a comprehensive guide designed to help legal professionals take control of their time and enhance both productivity and wellbeing. In a fast-paced and high-pressure profession, time management is the key to thriving – not just surviving. This book explores practical strategies for managing overwhelming caseloads, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and preventing burnout. It covers the latest technological influences, incl...