2025 DONNER PRIZE FINALISTIs the Canadian government contributing to its own underperformance? An insider’s guide to steering our nation toward greater efficiencyCanada is struggling. Our growth is anemic, our standard of living is stagnant, our housing is unaffordable, and our health care system is nearing a breaking point. To make matters worse, the government fails to deliver core services and avoid management fiascos like the ArriveCan ...

Sevyn Stephens spent her entire childhood on the outside looking in, watching her father and his family bask in wealth and privilege while she and her mother struggled to make ends meet.But when tragedy strikes, Sevyn is thrust into the opulent world of her father, forced to move into his mansion with her younger sister Ciara and her cold, calculating stepmother. In order to survive, Sevyn tries her best to remember and utilize every piece of advice her mom instill...

We want to move beyond politics in which each party seeks to outmanoeuvre others and score a decisive victory. This leads to political stalemate. We want to reflect on the successes and failures of devolution and offer a series of proposals for reform that could be embraced by a broad swathe of opinion. What were the hopes and aspirations of devolution? To what extent has devolution been successful? What are the challenges and opportunities ahead? How can we meet the challenges and best ta...

Authoritative and generously illustrated resource covering the many properties of soil and its behavior needed for addressing geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering projects and problems.The Fourth Edition of Fundamentals of Soil Behavior has been thoroughly updated to provide the latest information on the physical properties of soil and the fundamentals of its behavior, with hundreds of tables and graphs illustrating correlations among composition,...

The organ is one of the oldest instruments in Western music, and its sound has inspired many of the greatest composers from the past half a millennium from Bach through to Messiaen. The full possibilities of the instrument, however, have often been overlooked. Orchestration textbooks tend to mention the organ only in passing, with little practical advice for the composer to latch onto. Many organ books will explain technical jargon and how the organ is designed, but do not discuss what sho...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play an instrument or anything that requires a new skill? 76-year-old James Mitchell, a non-musician, set out to do just that––but not one instrument, the entire orchestra.Musical Chairs is a bow by blow adventure that follows Mitchell on his quest to perform excerpts from the classical repertory with just twelve lessons and practice on each instrument. His more than three-year journey provides a platform allowing his imagination to tak...

Kanban: Accelerating Project Success with Agile Kanban Frameworks is a comprehensive guide to implementing Kanban methodology for Agile Project Management. This book is a must-read for project managers, team leaders, and anyone involved in Agile software development looking to streamline workflows and optimize project delivery.The book begins with an overview of Agile Project Management and the benefits of using Kanban methodology, before delving into the key concepts and principle...

Open source software and applications are all around us, and it’s no different in today’s libraries. Knowing about the open source alternative to integrated library system and being able to make accurate comparisons can save a library tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year while more closely matching the library’s functional needs.The fact is that the foundational software in place in nearly every industry is being built with open source components. Where software applicati...

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the need for effective and user-friendly interfaces has never been more critical. "Human-Computer Interaction for Beginners" serves as an essential introduction to the principles, practices, and significance of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This accessible guide is designed for aspiring designers, students, and anyone interested in understanding how to create intuitive, engaging, and inclusive user experie...

This book provides a one-stop, comprehensive guide to the Marrakesh Treaty and its relation to copyright protection and disability law.Beginning with an exploration of the origin and impact of the 'global book famine', the book contextualises the role of copyright law in restricting access to the written word. Detailing the core philosophical underpinnings of the debate, the book offers new interpretive insights into the classic justifications of copyright protection through the le...

Unlock the power of PyTorch, one of the most dynamic and flexible deep learning frameworks in the world of artificial intelligence. PyTorch: Building AI Models with Ease and Flexibility is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey from the fundamentals of PyTorch to advanced applications in AI research and industry.Designed for AI enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals alike, this book offers a hands-on, practical approach to learning PyTorch. Starting wit...

There is only one way out of Hell.Daniel Strong is a troubled young man with only one bright spot in his life—his girlfriend, Kristine. He hopes to propose to her on a hike in the mountains, but a mysterious artifact in a dark cavern ruins his plan. Things quickly go downhill—literally—as handling the ‘keystone’ causes Daniel to fall straight into Hell, leaving Kristine behind.A soul-harvesting demon tells him the only way out is through, that he must go to...