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Quebec and Section 33
Why the Notwithstanding Clause Must Not Stand
Häftad, 2001
299 kr
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Quebec separatists have proven they'll stop at nothing in their quest to crush English language rights and turn a bilingual Canadian province into a French-only separate state.Quebec's provincial government alarmed many when it enacted its odious sing law restricting the use of English. Although …
Canada Decentralized
Can Our Nation Survive?
Häftad, 2001
228 kr
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Formerly able to over-rule provincial laws, Canada is now helpless to stop Quebec and other provinces from acting against national interests. The author examines the high cost of decentralisation and its dire implications for Canada's future.
Late Man
Häftad, 2001
344 kr
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After years in a mental institution, 1960s flower-child Jay Emerson escapes and 'awakens' in a world he no longer understands. Like a modern-day Rip Van Winkle, he finds everything and everyone around him has changed: 'Message' songs have been replaced by meaningless disco dance tunes; boxy …
Political Losers
in Canada, US, Ukraine
Häftad, 2001
228 kr
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History is invariably written from the perspective of the winners. But losers also have stories to tell. And there are valuable lessons to be learned from the defeated. Join author Michael B. Davie as he examines the meaning and significance of such diverse events as the l700s Acadian expulsion in …
Distant Voices
Canadian Politics on the Outside Looking In
Häftad, 2002
223 kr
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The government of the day enjoys enormous freedom to enact legislation and exert its will on the population. On the sidelines of political power are other players who struggle to make their voices heard. This book looks at three groups on the outside looking in: the media, the opposition Canadian …
Winning Ways
Volume 1: The Right Stuff
Inbunden, 2002
378 kr
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Ever wonder why some people achieve impressive success while others reach for the brass ring only to see it slip from their grasp? Join Michael B. Davie as he examines success strategies employed by some truly innovative business leaders. Read the life stories and success tips of today's most …
Down for the Count
Av G W Down, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
257 kr
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"... interesting poems that take you to unusual places, captivate the imagination... clever use of imagery and poetic rhythm..."- Deborah Morrison, author, Mystical Poetry"G. W. Down is a rare talent... intriguing... impressive... a gifted poet ... effortlessly draws the reader deep inside the …
Winning Ways
Volume 2: More of the Right Stuff
Av Michael B Davie, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
393 kr
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Ever wonder why some people achieve impressive success while others reach for the brass ring only to see it slip from their grasp? This book examines the success strategies and tips employed by some truly innovative business leaders, including CARSTAR, today one of the world's most successful …
Poetry for the Insane
The Full Mental
Häftad, 2003
154 kr
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This is a terrific book of humorous poetry. An impotent message: The book is for the insane. It's also for people who at some point in life made a minor error in judgement or had a fleeting moment of self doubt: the virtually insane. The fact that you have read this far is irrefutable evidence you …
News & Features
Volume 1
Häftad, 2003
134 kr
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"News & Features" offers an insightful look into the art of news and feature writing. The crafting of great news stories and feature articles is truly an under-appreciated art. Veteran award-winning journalist Michael B. Davie is a master of this art-form, seemingly effortlessly creating stories …
Why Everybody Hates Toronto
Startling Suggestions of a Pseudo-Scientific Study
Inbunden, 2004
243 kr
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This is the book Toronto doesn't want you to read! Tired of Hogtown's constant preening, pretentiousness and pomposity? This book is for you. This book is also for hard-core Toronto fans - if they have the patience to read to the end (they aren't known for their patience). Why Everybody Hates …
Gold Medal 'Misfits'
How the Unwanted Canadian Hockey Team Scored Olympic Glory
Av Pat MacAdam, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
308 kr
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For sports fans everywhere. The untold story of a team cobbled together at the last minute that was so severely trounced in an exhibition match that many Canadians were against sending them to the Olympics for fear of embarrassment. With little financial support, the team stayed in fleabag hotels …
Flying High
Hamilton's Airport & Economy Soar to New Heights
Av Greg McMillan, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
354 kr
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Flying High explains how Hamilton is turning its economy around after major industries downsized. Provides insight into how the city's international airport is proving a catalyst for growth, as businesses and individuals take advantage of the community's lower real estate and business costs - and …
Winning Big
The Life, Loves, Times and Tips of Contest Queen Carol Shaffer
Av Colin J Mitchell, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
318 kr
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Winning Big is the candid and thought-provoking story of Carol Shaffer's rise from impoverished beginnings and child abuse to become the foremost winner of contests in America. Shaffer has won literally thousands of prizes, amounting to many hundreds of thousands of dollars in value. She's …
Quebec and Section 33
Why the Notwithstanding Clause Must Not Stand
Inbunden, 2015
442 kr
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Unforgivable Sins
Protecting Our Children From Predators
Av Scott Hall, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
287 kr
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Offers advice for ending sexual abuse. This book is suitable for policy-makers, mothers of young children, survivors of sexual abuse, teachers, counsellors, doctors, and all those who are nurturing and protecting children.
Gold Medal 'Misfits'
How the Unwanted Canadian Hockey Team Scored Olympic Glory
Av Pat MacAdam, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
573 kr
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Winning Big
The Life, Loves, Times and Tips of Contest Queen Carol Shaffer
Av Colin J Mitchell, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
573 kr
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Unforgivable Sins
Protecting Our Children from Predators
Av Scott Hall, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
550 kr
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Why Everybody Hates Toronto
Startling Suggestions of a Pseudo-Scientific Study
Inbunden, 2015
429 kr
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More of the Right Stuff
Av Michael B Davie, Michael B. Davie m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
736 kr
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