In 1967 the Alberta Teachers' Association published, in honour of Canada's Centennial, a history of the public school system in Alberta entitled Schools of the Foothills Province. This informative book published for the Association by University of Toronto Press is now followed by a companion volume written by the same author, which tells the story of the Association itself, and its long and sturdy efforts to improve the position of teachers and the quality of education in the province. Af...

If it is true that the pen is mightier than the sword and that one picture is worth a thousand words, Thomas Nast must certainly rank as one of the most influential personalities in nineteenth-century American history. His pen, dipped in satire, aroused an apathetic, disinterested, and uninformed public to indignation and action more than once. The most notable Nast campaign, and probably the one best recorded today, was directed against New York City’s Tammany Hall and its boss, William M...

This Second Edition includes a life changing event that occurred with John Chalmers that anyone with a chronic disease should read.Ever consider a health plan for life?Every day felt like torture to John Chalmers. Always ill through childhood, John knew chronic sickness well. Debilitating allergies, asthma, arthritis, bowel distress and undiagnosed sicknesses led his doctors to encourage him to see psychiatrists when they couldn't find the problem. After a near-dea...

Written by expert contributors from the academic and industrial sectors, this book presents traditional and modern approaches to polymer characterization and analysis. The emphasis is on pragmatics, problem solving and property determination; real-world applications provide a context for key concepts. The characterizations focus on organic polymer and polymer product microstructure and composition. - Approaches molecular characterization and analysis of polymers from the viewpoint of probl...

Thomas Chalmers was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who served most of his life at St. John's parish in Glasgow—a congregation that was both the largest and the poorest congregation in the city. Known for his extensive charitable work in caring for the poor and downtrodden, Chalmers was also an astute theologian. One of his most notable works is The Expulsive Power of a New Affection, in which Chalmers inspires his readers to remove the tangles of sin through the expulsive power ...

'This important and illuminating book provides a powerful and harrowing depiction of the inadequacies of the Australian welfare system. Its findings challenge the foundations and direction of the welfare reform agenda.' - Professor Peter Saunders, University of New South Wales'This major new study challenges many myths about life on welfare and in low paid work. It should be read by anyone concerned with welfare reform.' - Jane Millar, Professor of Social Policy, Unive...

In this powerful sermon, Thomas Chalmers inspires Christians to remove the snares and tangles of sin—not through legalistic obedience but through the power of a new and greater affection for God. Chalmers reminds God's saints that as sojourners living in this world, true power over the trials and sins of this life is found only in desiring Jesus Christ.

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.You never really know what goes on behind closed doors…***An exclusive podcast episode included with its very own twisty ending! Get it now!!!***When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her w...

‘WHAT DID I JUST READ…What a jaw dropping twist!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her…Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story,...

The latest gripping domestic drama from the author of The Move and The People at Number 9… Moving in together. What could go wrong?‘Sharp, dark and brilliantly twisty’ OK!Two couples, best friends for half a lifetime, move in together. What could possibly go wrong…?Harriet and Mark have it all: successful careers, a lovely house in a leafy London suburb, twin boys on the cusp of leaving home. Yvette and Ga...

‘Oh my goodness… There were so many twists and turns… I wish I could award it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everyone’s welcome. But not everyone leaves…Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far.When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she worries about their gossiping ...

She thought she'd got away with it. She was wrong.Hannah Godley is an agony aunt on a London radio show Queen of Hearts. She's warm and empathetic; a good listener. Her catchphrase is: Be kind, always. But when a stranger phones in to tell a tragic story about her brother who killed himself after he was the victim of a terrible prank by two people, Hannah goes cold. Because she remembers Diane's brother well. In fact, all these years later, he still haunts her dreams. All because of...