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Qui étaient les « allumettières » de l’usine de pâte et papier E. B. Eddy de Hull ? De jeunes femmes…
exploitées ou des militantes syndicales engagées ? Entre 1854 et 1928, ces ouvrières chargées de fabriquer 90 % des allumettes du pays ont exercé un métier éreintant et extrêmement dangereux en raison des risques d’incendie et des produits chimiques toxiques qu’elles manipulaient. Les conséquences furent désastreuses pour elles, et il n’est guère surprenant que ces femmes aient déclenché le tout premier conflit syndical féminin au Québec.Dans cette première étude complète sur les allumettières de Hull, l’historienne Kathleen Durocher raconte la fascinante histoire de cette main-d’œuvre anonyme. Pour ce faire, elle met à contribution les recensements canadiens, les archives gouvernementales, privées et paroissiales, ainsi que de nombreux articles de revues scientifiques et de journaux à grand tirage.Durocher dresse ainsi un profil démographique des allumettières et propose des sections dédiées à la vie quotidienne de ces femmes ; leur rôle au sein de la classe ouvrière ; leurs fonctions dans la manufacture ; leurs conditions de travail, les dangers de l’emploi (notamment ceux associés au phosphore blanc) ; et leurs activités syndicales, de 1918 à 1928 – lorsque l’usine a quitté Hull.Tragique et inspirante, l’histoire des allumettières marque l’histoire de la région et du pays depuis plus d’un siècle, mais demeure trop peu connue. Avec ce livre, elle est enfin tirée des oubliettes.In Ballast to the White Sea (Canadian Literature Collection)
Par Malcolm Lowry. 2014
In Ballast to the White Sea is Malcolm Lowry’s most ambitious work of the mid-1930s. Inspired by his life experience,…
the novel recounts the story of a Cambridge undergraduate who aspires to be a writer but has come to believe that both his book and, in a sense, his life have already been “written.” After a fire broke out in Lowry’s squatter’s shack, all that remained of In Ballast to the White Sea were a few sheets of paper. Only decades after Lowry’s death did it become known that his first wife, Jan Gabrial, still had a typescript. This scholarly edition presents, for the first time, the once-lost novel. Patrick McCarthy’s critical introduction offers insight into Lowry’s sense of himself while Chris Ackerley’s extensive annotations provide important information about Lowry’s life and art in an edition that will captivate readers and scholars alike.Town and Crown: An Illustrated History of Canada’s Capital
Par David L. Gordon. 2022
Town and Crown is an illustrated history of the planning and development of Canada’s capital, filling a significant gap in…
our urban scholarship. It is the story of the transformation of the region from a subarctic wilderness portage to an attractive modern metropolis with a high quality of life. The book examines the period from 1800 to 2011 and is the first major study that covers both sides of the Ottawa River, addressing the settlement history of Aboriginal, French, and English peoples.Ottawa’s transformation was a significant Canadian achievement of the new profession of urban planning in the mid-20th century. Our national capital has the country’s most complete history of community planning and served as a gateway for important international planning ideas and designers. Town and Crown illustrates the influence of landscape architect and Olmsted protégé Frederick Todd, Chicago’s City Beautiful architect Edward Bennett, and British planner Thomas Adams. Prime Minister Mackenzie King maintained a direct interest in planning Canada’s capital for almost fifty years, choosing France’s leading urbaniste, Jacques Gréber, to plan the post-1945 redevelopment of the region.The principal research method for Town and Crown includes over sixteen years of archival studies in North America, Australia, and Europe, and interviews with key politicians, designers, and planners that supplemented the contemporary research. The narrative is supplemented by over 200 images drawn from early sketches, historical maps, plans, and archival photography to illustrate the physical transformation of Canada’s federal capital.Short Stories by Thomas Murtha (Canadian Short Story Library)
Par Thomas Murtha. 1980
This is a collection of the published and previously unpublished short stories by Thomas Murtha, a Canadian writer born and…
raised in Ontario. Murtha was one of the notable experimental writers of the 1920s, but his work has been largely ignored by literary historians. Thomas Murtha was a classmate and colleague of other notable Canadians including former prime minister Paul Martin, Morley Callaghan, and Raymond Knister. Callaghan, Murtha, and Knister greatly influenced each others' work. Complete with a biographical introduction from Murtha's son, William, this collection provides insight into the work and life of one of Canada's most talented writers.Retreating to Re-Treat: A Performative Encounter at the 'Edge of the Woods'
Par The Collective Encounter. 2024
In 2019, a group of scholar-artists led by Jill Carter stood with their audience in a liminal space at the…
'edge of the woods'—a space between now and then, a space between now and later. Together, they engaged in a survivance intervention: an Indigenous reclamation of territory, using Storyweaving practices rooted in personal connections to the land as a method of restor(y)ing treaty relationships.Retreating to Re-Treat documents both their artistic offering and creation process, offered in the spirit of knowledge-sharing and enriching scholarship around collaborative practices. By revealing their unique and still-developing method for addressing a fraught and tangled (hi)story, the Collective Encounter invites readers to join them as we mediate those sites of profound experiences and renewal—sites in which the project of conciliation might truly begin.Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times
Par Phyllis L. Fagell. 2023
From the author of Middle School Matters, discover how to bolster any middle schooler&’s resilience by leveraging the 12 Middle…
School Superpowers they need to manage disappointment, self-regulate emotions, take healthy risks, and recover from any setback. Middle school can be one of the toughest times in a kid&’s life—for them and for their parents and educators. It&’s filled with transitions, upheaval, and brand new experiences that can be overwhelming and intimidating. But licensed clinical professional counselor Phyllis Fagell has put together a practical, evidence-based, and compassionate guide for parents and educators to help their tweens through most challenging situations. Middle School Superpowers teaches middle schoolers how to activate the 12 superpowers they need to discover their strengths and navigate tough decisions and disappointment: Flexibility * Belonging * Sight * Bounce * Agency * Forcefield * Security * Healing * Vulnerability * Daring * Optimism * Balance Whether they lose a friend, get cut from a team, make a mistake on social media, bomb a test, struggle with negative body image or identity-related issues, or feel weighed down by societal problems, these &“superpowers&” will help them find their place and thrive. Middle School Superpowers is the key to raising confident, self-aware, independent, and resilient kids who can recover from any setback—now and in the future.American Man: Speaking the Truth about the War on Masculinity
Par Lawrence Jones. 2023
Fox & Friends cohost Lawrence Jones delivers the common sense book America needs more than ever in this definitive takedown of…
the left&’s never-ending attacks on masculinity. A generation ago it was understood that men and women were unique, yet interdependent, and designed by God to be that way. Today, the woke crowd wants you to believe masculinity is &“toxic.&” In his first book, Lawrence embarks on a thorough examination of who is doing the attacking and why. Informed by his travels across the country for Fox News, Lawrence explains how confused progressives are about manhood—and how powerful the need is to set the record straight. Men, he argues, are indispensable to thriving families and prosperous societies, and the sooner men start acting like men, the better off we all will be. Packed with stories from his own life and work, Lawrence makes a persuasive case for the virtues of manliness—courage, resilience, godliness, and self-reliance among others. Lawrence challenges his fellow men to live up to their responsibilities as men and to fill the cultural void woke ideologues have been happy to exploit. In confronting the chaos of contemporary culture, Lawrence is forced to reexamine his own beliefs as he spurs an honest discussion about what it means to be a man in America. The book also includes candid, never-before-shared interviews conducted by Lawrence of his Fox News colleagues, like Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Pete Hegseth, Will Cain, as well as other prominent voices like NFL great Ben Watson and actor Dean Cain. This insightful and uncompromising book from one of the country&’s fastest rising stars will enlighten and inspire readers—as it proves once and for all the crucial role men can and must play in American life today.Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission
Par Ana Homayoun. 2023
Moving beyond a prescribed path for success, Erasing the Finish Line highlights the essential skills to help each young person…
thrive in school and life For years, we&’ve been led to believe that great grades, high test scores, and college acceptance are key to a successful life. Yet our laser focus on these achievements leaves students feeling anxious, demoralized, and unprepared. What if we&’ve overlooked the critical skills young adults need to navigate an ever-changing world? What fundamental skills help young people adapt, persevere, and thrive? Academic advisor and early career development expert Ana Homayoun answers these questions and more in her accessible and solutions-oriented guide to transforming future generations. In her ground-breaking new book, Erasing the Finish Line, Homayoun flips the way we think about education. In this refreshing approach, Homayoun reveals new strategies to help each student develop their own blueprint for success, including how to: Develop a system based on executive functioning skills Build valuable social capital while fostering genuine connections Identify energy profile and how to recharge Expand perspective through immersive exposure Remain adaptable in the face of disappointments and setbacks Through a powerful blend of theory, strategies and storytelling from former and current students, Homayoun&’s layered approach to revisioning education will bring sharp realization to parents, educators, and policy-makers alike.Stronger Than Infertility: The Essential Guide to Navigating Every Step of Your Journey
Par Heather Huhman. 2023
This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own…
best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage of the process—from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between. There's the medical nitty gritty: getting a diagnosis (or not); selecting a fertility clinic that's right for you; understanding IUI and IVF and genetic testing; a comprehensive list of medications and their side effects, and much more. There are emotional high and lows: staying hopeful while managing grief and depression, maintaining and strengthening your relationship, and navigating religious and ethical concerns. And then there is the practical and often complicated questions around affording treatments, dealing with your workplace (including the military), and everything you need to know about insurance and fertility treatments.Stronger Than Infertility breaks down complicated clinical information and expert medical advice from top specialists in the field. The book includes first-person stories and hard-won advice from women who have been down this long and often painful road (Huhman included) and offers a clear-eyed look at the emotional and psychological landmines that come with the journey. The result is a book that inspires as much as it educates and is a much-needed source of support and inspiration for readers hungry for understanding and hope.Family Policy Matters: How Policymaking Affects Families and What Professionals Can Do
Par Karen Bogenschneider. 2024
This new edition captures the evolving, post-pandemic landscape of family policy—the transformational changes that have occurred within contemporary families and…
the social, economic, and racial/ethnic disparities that have grown across families. The book draws on policies from around the globe to make an evidence-based case for family policy and its contributions to families and to society. Bogenschneider tackles a significant challenge of our times—the polarization of politics—including why it occurs and how professionals can bridge the divide. Beyond the basics, the book provides best practices for turning analysis into action by drawing on cutting-edge research and a point of view often overlooked in policy books—the voice of policymakers themselves. Imbued with hope yet fundamentally realistic, Bogenschneider applies a relationship-based and strikingly nonpartisan approach for those who want to make a positive difference for families, whether they engage local policymakers in towns, cities and counties; state/national lawmakers; or decision-makers in businesses, nonprofits and philanthropy. Accompanied by updated, web-based teaching materials and a family impact toolkit, this is core reading for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in family or social policy taught in human development and family studies, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, public policy, political science, and education. It is also essential reading for professionals and policymakers interested in pursuing better public policy for families in all their diversity across the lifespan.Elternratgeber Schluss mit Schimpfen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
Par Maren Tromm, Nicole Huser. 2024
Der Teufelskreis aus schreienden Kindern und schimpfenden Eltern ist ein Klassiker in der Kindererziehung. Maren Tromm und Nicole Huser geben…
Ihnen in diesem Buch anhand von zahlreichen Beispielen und Videos konkrete Lösungen für typische Alltagssituationen. Sie lernen Schritt für Schritt, wie Sie in herausfordernden Situationen ruhig und gelassen bleiben und Ihre Kinder zu glücklichen und selbstbewussten Menschen erziehen, ohne sich dabei selbst zu vergessen. Im Fokus steht die bindungsorientierte Erziehung, ergänzt durch Erkenntnisse aus der neuen Autorität, der Hirn- und Glücksforschung.Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected
Par Susan Stiffelman. 2012
Do you ever find yourself asking . . .• How can you get your children to do their homework without meltdowns,…
threats or bribes? • How can you have a drama-free morning where the kids actually get out the door in time for school? • How can you better manage your kids’ screen time without making them want to hide what they’re doing from you? Family therapist Susan Stiffelman is here to help. While most parenting programs are designed to coerce kids to change, Parenting Without Power Struggles does something innovative, showing you how to come alongside your children to awaken their natural instincts to cooperate, rather than at them with threats or bribes, which inevitably fuels their resistance. By staying calm and being the confident “Captain of the ship” your child needs, you will learn how to parent from a place of strong, durable connection, and you’ll be better able to help your kids navigate the challenging moments of growing up. Drawing upon her successful practice and packed with real-life stories, Parenting Without Power Struggles is an extraordinary guidebook for transforming the day-to-day lives of busy parents—and the children they love.Parenting by the Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child (The A to Z Guide Series, No. 194)
Par John Rosemond. 2007
Picture respectful, responsible, obedient children who entertain themselves without television or video games, do their own homework, and have impeccable…
manners. A pie-in-the-sky fantasy? Not so, says family psychologist and bestselling author John Rosemond. Any parent who so desires can grow children who fit that description -- happy, emotionally healthy children who honor their parents and their families with good behavior and do their best in school. In the 1960s, American parents stopped listening to their elders when it came to child rearing and began listening instead to professional experts. Since then, raising children has become fraught with anxiety, stress, and frustration. The solution, says John, lies in raising children according to biblical principles, the same principles that guided parents successfully for hundreds of years. They worked then, and they still work now! Through his nationally syndicated newspaper column and eleven books, John has been helping families raise happy, well-behaved children for more than thirty years. In Parenting by The Book, which John describes as both a "mission and a ministry," he brings parents back to the uncomplicated basics. Herein fi nd practical, Bible-based advice that will help you be the parent you want to be, with children who will be, as the Bible promises, "a delight to your soul" (Pro. 29-17). As a bonus, John also promises to make you laugh along the way.Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super-Easy Projects for Kids
Par Jamie Dorobek. 2016
100 kid-friendly projects from the creator of C.R.A.F.T.!Get ready for some serious family fun! Filled with 100 fun crafts, Creating…
Really Awesome Free Things helps you develop your child's creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills--all while using common household items. Each budget-friendly project features step-by-step instructions and keeps kids entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. You and your children will love recreating one-of-a-kind crafts like:Memory GameEgg Carton FlowersKey Wind ChimeRing TossLion MaskComplete with photographs for every project, Creating Really Awesome Free Things promotes hours of playtime fun with the entire family!Take coparenting to the next level and provide a stable environment for your children as you and your spouse begin…
tackling your separation or divorce. For parents who are separating and want to put their children first, birdnesting could be the interim custody solution you&’ve been looking for. Instead of the children splitting their time being shuttled between mom and dad&’s separate homes, birdnesting allows the children to stay in the &“nest&” and instead, requires mom and dad to swap, allowing each parent to stay elsewhere when not with the children.Initially popularized by celebrities, this method of coparenting is now becoming more mainstream as a way to help ease children into a new family dynamic. Birdnesting takes work and commitment but with Dr. Ann Gold Buscho&’s guidance, you&’ll learn everything you need to know about this revolutionary method. In The Parent&’s Guide to Birdnesting, you will discover the pros and cons, the financial and interpersonal considerations, and if it&’s the right decision for you and your family.One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One
Par Lauren Sandler. 2013
A funny, tough-minded case for being and having an only child, debunking the myths about only children and taking glory…
in the pleasures of singletons: “A swift and absorbing read…may change your mind and the national conversation” (Psychology Today).Journalist Lauren Sandler is an only child and the mother of one. After investigating what only children are really like and whether stopping at one child is an answer to reconciling motherhood and modernity, she learned a lot about herself—and a lot about our culture’s assumptions. In this heartfelt work, Sandler legitimizes a discussion about the larger societal costs of having more than one, which Jessica Grose in her review in The New Republic calls, “the vital part of the conversation that’s not being discussed in the chatter” surrounding parenting. Between the recession, the stresses of modern life, and the ecological dangers ahead, there are increasing pressures on parents to think seriously about singletons. Sandler considers the unique ways that singletons thrive, and why so many of their families are happier. One and Only examines these ideas, including what the rise of the single-child family means for our economies, our environment, and our freedom, leaving the reader “informed and sympathetic,” writes Nora Krug in the Washington Post.Through this journey, “Sandler delves deeply, thoughtfully, and often humorously into history, culture, politics, religion, race, economics, and of course, scientific research” writes Lori Gottlieb, The New York Times Book Review. “I couldn’t put it down,” says Randi Hutter Epstein in the Huffington Post. Sandler “isn’t proselytizing, she’s just stating it like it is. Seductively honest.” At the end, Sandler has quite possibly cracked the code of happiness, demonstrating that having just one may be the way to resolve our countless struggles with adulthood in the modern age.The Routledge Introduction to Canadian Crime Fiction
Par Pamela Bedore. 2024
Who are the most important Canadian crime and detective writers? How do they help represent Canada as a nation? How…
do they distinguish Canada’s approach to questions of crime, detection, and social justice from those of other countries? The Routledge Introduction to Canadian Crime Fiction provides a much-needed investigation into how crime and detection have been, are, and will be represented within Canada’s national literature, with an attention to contemporary popular and literary texts. The book draws together a representative set of established Canadian authors who would appear in most courses on Canadian crime and detective fiction, while also introducing a few authors less established in the field. Ultimately, the book argues that crime fiction is a space of enormously productive hybridity that offers fresh new approaches to considering questions of national identity, gender, race, sexuality, and even genre.“Amy Wilson’s hilarious, tender memoir…had me laughing out loud with recognition. She captures the small moments of motherhood in a…
way that is both funny and thought-provoking.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectFrom the creator and star of the one-woman off-Broadway show Mother Load, comes When Did I Get Like This?, a screamingly funny take on being a modern woman, wife, and mother told with “a level of hilarity that even non-moms can appreciate” (Time Out). Amy Wilson’s poignant and provocative, utterly outrageous look at “the Screamer, the Worrier, the Dinosaur-Chicken-Nugget-Buyer, and Other Mothers I Swore I’d Never Be” has already earned an appreciative response from Three-Martini Playdate author Christie Mellor, who calls it, “As entertaining as it is reassuring.”Smart-Wiring Your Baby's Brain: What You Can Do to Stimulate Your Child During the Critical First Three Years
Par Winifred Conkling. 2001
Has science shoved parents out of the nursery? Judging from the steady stream of headlines, one would think biologists have…
discovered a gene for every aspect of behavior. Now, Winifred Conkling reassures us that there's still room to help our children reach their personal best. In clear, compassionate language, Conkling tells parents how to make practical use of the latest research on early brain development, offering invaluable advice on how to:Create a nurturing environment in which you child can grow cognitivelyEncourage movement and motor developmentStimulate speech and language developmentFoster a child's emotional health and personal identityMake toy and food choices appropriate to each stage of developmentWith specific, sound advice; readable charts and timetables; and clear, easy-to-understand language, Winifred Conkling translates the latest scientific discoveries into useful ways to help your child live up to his or her fullest potential.A Special Mother: Getting Through the Early Days of a Child's Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
Par Anne Ford, John-Richard Thompson. 2010
All mothers experience worries and fears about their children, but none can compare with the early days when a mother…
feels something's not quite right. Anne Ford knows the feeling. She's had it herself, having raised a daughter with severe learning disabilities, and has gone on to share experiences with others during her many years as a volunteer with the National Center for Learning Disabilities.To bring comfort, support, and hard information to mothers-and fathers, too-in the early period surrounding the diagnosis, here is the book that Anne wishes she'd had years ago when she first received the news about her daughter and didn't know where to turn for the practical and emotional help she desperately needed.Filled with essential advice and the voices of other mothers whose children have LD and related disorders such as Asperger's and ADHD, A Special Mother lets parents know they are not alone and that they can help their child to thrive. This invaluable book addresses such matters as:Understanding Learning Disabilities and Related DisordersWhat Should You Do First?Interpreting Evaluation ResultsResolving DisputesSpecial Fathers: They Are Out ThereThe Social Side of LDAdvocacy vs. ObsessionHow Are You Doing?: Taking Care of Yourself