Public Policy

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Borderlands

Borderlands

Comparing Border Security in North America and Europe

Border security has been high on public-policy agendas in Europe and North America since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York City and on the headquarters of the … 393 View
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Borders, Culture, and Globalization
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Borders, Culture, and Globalization

Some Conclusions, More Uncertainties, and Many Challenges

From: Borders, Culture, and Globalization

The concluding chapter synthesizes the volume’s broader contributions and discusses the implications of the work undertaken. It begins by considering how the volume contributes to a new … 16 $1.60 Add
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Bounded Citizenship and the Meaning of Citizenship Laws: Ireland’s Citizenship Referendum

Bounded Citizenship and the Meaning of Citizenship Laws: Ireland’s Citizenship Referendum

From: Managing Diversity

Different conceptions of political community favour different constellations of citizenship laws. Although most states in practice combine elements of these, they may also incline towards one or … 26 $3.12 Add
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The New <i>Bras d'Or</i>

The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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Brave New World

Brave New World

From: Our Lives: Canada after 1945

1945-1963. Looks at this period in terms of economic expansion and the emergence of a weak welfare states, notes the conflicting pressures in government policy making between public demand for … 41 $4.10 Add
Breaking the Word Barrier

Breaking the Word Barrier

Stories of Adults Learning to Read

In this compelling collection of first-person stories, adults who have made outstanding achievements in adult literacy were paired with writers to tell of their transition to reading. These are … 128 View
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Breaking Your Bicycle
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Breaking Your Bicycle

Chapter 4

From: Every Cyclist’s Guide to Canadian Law

In Breaking Your Bicycle Waters outlines the contractual warranties, statutory “implied warranties,” and product liability rules that affect cyclists according to the regulation of … 18 $1.80 Add
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Bright Lights Cast Long Shadows

Bright Lights Cast Long Shadows

From: The Great Greenwashing

From The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers Are Lying to You 27 $2.70 Add
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Broken Country

Broken Country

The Cumulative Impact of Site C

From: Damming the Peace

The cumulative impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the First Nations’ way of life.Why the flooding of the remaining moose habitat by the Site C … 30 $3.00 Add
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Broken Spirit

Broken Spirit

The Impact of Site C on Human Health

From: Damming the Peace

Physician Warren Bell of Salmon Arm, B.C., traces the impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the human values of trust, then explores the connection … 24 $2.40 Add
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Brotherhood
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Brotherhood

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Three of Halifax’s 1970 “Encounter on Urban Environment,” focusing on a session on Halifax Shipyards. He highlights the … 9 $0.90 Add
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Bubsey, Squeaky, Little Woody and the Weasel

Bubsey, Squeaky, Little Woody and the Weasel

From: Sweethearts

1930-1949. Looks at the life of a Italian in Toronto during this time period who was involved with illegal activity. Introduced to the Zanini family 12 $1.20 Add
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Building for Change From the Ground Up

Building for Change From the Ground Up

From: Common Threads

Beyond food, what if we began to make some of the things that we need for ourselves again as a cultural and social norm? And what if our cities and towns supported this behavior; what would that … 17 $1.70 Add
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Building Successful Groups

Building Successful Groups

From: Freedom To Learn

An essential element of teaching is first to get appropriate conduct and learning-related behaviors to occur. Only then can teachers strengthen those behaviors with the use of social approval. … ; 31 $3.10 Add
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Bulk Water Transfers

Bulk Water Transfers

From: Back to the Well

In this chapter, de Villiers investigates the impact of a series of hydrological mega-projects occurring around the world, and the potential risks and benefits associates with re-engineering … 17 $1.70 Add
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Burning Data

Burning Data

From: Reset

Chapter 4 turns to the often overlooked and largely obscured physical and material infrastructure of social media and the communications ecosystem. Although we tend to think of social media and … 47 $4.70 Add