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Book One of the Schlinkenmayer Mystery Series begins with Bertha meeting a new partner, a private investigator. They solve the murder of Bertha's dear friend, and find several other unsolved murders. In so doing she gets a man shot and almost becomes one of the victims herself.

There are many tools used in the western part of the Arctic! Learn about these tools and their different uses, from softening skins to pounding seal fat.

As communities across the U.S. confront misconduct and work to promote constitutional policing, this timely handbook provides best practices in conducting and reviewing police complaint investigations at all levels, from discourtesy to excessive use of force and systemic issues. The Police Misconduct Complaint Investigations Manual is a comprehensive guide for administrative misconduct inquiries, including intake, steps for conducting robust i...

Here are nine stories of quiet people in uncertain times, caught in the midst of catastrophic change. "Final Days" describes the chaos of the Ethiopian revolution, and the heartfelt struggles of Tsega, a young Beta Israel man who dreams of finally reaching Israel, his people's holy land. "Memory of Our People" tells of the Canadian Indian Residential School System and how, several years after its closing, a Cree leader fights for First Nation ...

In 1971, teachers Barb and Clark Olson, together with the two small children, moved to Gondar, Ethiopia. For four years, Barb kept a detailed journal about the family's experiences, recording people's stories and events both domestic and political, local and national, chronicling the early days of the revolution, as well as the drought and famine moving across this East African nation. Barb now lives with her husband in Springfield, Illinois w...

In 1971, teachers Barb and Clark Olson, together with the two small children, moved to Gondar, Ethiopia. For four years, Barb kept a detailed journal about the family's experiences, recording people's stories and events both domestic and political, local and national, chronicling the early days of the revolution, as well as the drought and famine moving across this East African nation. Barb now lives with her husband in Springfield, Illinois w...

As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on e...

Millions of Canadians crave a good mental challenge, and in order to feed their hunger many turn to the daily crossword puzzle in their local newspaper. Often, however, before they even get to 1-Across, they must stop thinking "in Canadian" and shift cultural gears. It is a sad reality that Canada just doesn't figure highly in what is undoubtedly one of our favourite pastimes: solving the daily crossword. The crosswords in this book contain pl...

Fifteen stories of quiet longing and desire, of second chances, and no chance at all. In On the Rez, when you're broken down and abandoned in Indian territory, on the dusty back roads of Kansas, there are certain to be monsters and fiends. In Ask for Anything, a family escaped into the Blue Ridge Mountains learns you do not always get what you think you want. In Florida Blues, a former lover on a prison visit must face regret, heartache, and f...

A biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer. Written in graphic-novel format.

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This book covers all aspects of research into "Giardia" as an organism and giardiasis the disease. Based on papers presented at the 2000 Giardia in the Rockies conference, held in Alberta, Canada, it contains contributions from leading international experts.Includes chapters on: biochemistry, biology, detection and diagnosis, host-parasite relationships, zoonotic transmission and epidemiology, therapeutics and new drug targetswater treatment, ...

Olson and Macleod's puzzles are ingrained with accents of Canadian culture: -Lion's club (CFL) -Stompin' Tom's Bud, e.g. (SPUD) -Map of Quebec (CARTE) -Old Hudson's Bay Company supplier (VOYAGEUR) And infused with humour: -Old timer (SUNDIAL) -Lame excuse (BUM LEG) -One who looks like hell, but is tempting (SATAN)

Christmas in Gondar, Five Ethiopian Stories, are true tails of Christmas in the early 1970's in this East African nation, many set in the Public Health College International Elementary School. These true stories, written for children as well as for adults, weave together adventure and intrigue, cultural clashes, pageantry and revolution. They tell about celebrating Christmas with people of many different ethnic groups, customs, and faiths incl...