Key Selling Points New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
“In the tradition of Stephen Leacock and C.S. Lewis . . . Your writings are thoughtful, educational, and entertaining and carry relevant messages to people living in challenging times.” —Dr. James Lunney, MP (retired) “Deep, thought provoking, and powerful! NEEDS to be told!” —Dr. Joan Deeks, Prof TWU What should we make of the winds of change blowing through our culture? The stories in this book explore some of those changes, and seek to entertain while offering a few insights.
Examines three different types of criminal behavior in two small Newfoundland fishing villages: economic subsistence behaviors, such as poaching and making moonshine; conventional crimes, such as assault, theft, and domestic violence; and exploitative behavior, such as fish plant operators preying on vulnerable outport residents. Also describes the mounting tensions between the state and the residents since commercial fishing ceased in 1992 due to a collapse of ground fish stocks. He argues that the state's increasing and insensitive regulations force powerless people out of the fishery and destroy what is left of the outport way of life in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
These stories are based on episodes and materials from my personal life, and are widely varied. Most are set in Montreal, between 1967 and 2012, while a few are set in Newfoundland, and 1 is set in Africa. They are about women, men, children, politics and community, and the conflicts, as well as the harmony, that arise from all of these.
An examination of the practice of mummery in Newfoundland including a discussion of mummering time, groups, costumes, and behaviour. The author argues that mummery reflects cultural values and is a ritual response to a liminal state.
Possessing a beautiful blue tail that protects him from enemies, Stewie enjoys days of singing and climbing only to become alarmed when his tail gradually turns gray, making him feel less special until a new friend helps him realize that changing is part of growing up.
Discover the untold stories of the fierce women who shaped Canada's legacy! Celebrate the accomplishments and heroics of the overlooked heroes of Canadian history, with inspiring tales of tenwomen who were integral to our national legacy, and whose stories have not been told . . . until now! Often relegated to the sidelines of history, the women highlighted in this book were performed feats that most people would never even dream of. You may not know their names now, but after reading their stories, you won't soon forget them. It's time to hear the stories of Marguerite de la Roque, Ttha'naltther, Catherine Schubert, Charlotte Small, Alice Freeman (AKA Faith Fenton), Lucile Hunter, Ada Annie Jordan (AKA Cougar Annie), Victoria Cheung, Mona Parsons, and Joan Bamford Fletcher! Author Lisa Dalrymple's riveting writing, combined with rigorous research, makes Fierce: Women Who Shaped Canada as eye-opening as it is thrilling to read!