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Alien Invasion: How the Harris Tories Mismanaged Ontarioby Ruth Cohen
Insomniac Press 2001; US$ 15.95Alien Invasion is the first critical look at the past eight years of Tory rule in Ontario. How did a province renowned for being middle-of-the-road suddenly embrace the forces of far-right conservatism? How have the cuts to health care, the spectre of private universities, regular public sector strikes, and the tragedy in Walkerton all come to pass? Here, 20 essays expose strategies the Harris government has previously hidden from view. Using criticism, commentary and transcripts of government seminars, Alien Invasion reveals the techniques that a group of ''whiz kids'' working for the Harris government have used to turn Ontario into a laboratory to test the theories of economists who seek greater powers for corporations by equating capitalism... more...
Secret Torontoby Scott Mitchell
ECW Press 2002; US$ 8.95This detailed guide leads travelers far from the beaten path to uncover Toronto's best-kept secrets. From obscure museums and overlooked neighborhood treasures to tucked-away green spaces and exotic ethnic cuisine, these little-known destinations yield bi more...
Roughing It in the Bushby Susanna Moodie; Susan Glickman
McClelland & Stewart 2009; US$ 12.99Roughing It in The Bush chronicles Susanna Moodie’s harsh and often humorous experiences homesteading in the woods of Upper Canada. A frank and fascinating account of how one woman coped, not only with a new world, but with a new self, this unabridged text continues to justify the international sensation it caused when it was first published in 1852. more...
Season of Rageby John Cooper
Tundra 2009; US$ 8.99The last place in North America where black people and white people could not sit down together to share a cup of coffee in a restaurant was not in the Deep South. It was in the small, sleepy Ontario town of Dresden. Dresden is the site of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Slaves who made their way north through the Underground Railroad created the thriving Dawn Settlement in Dresden before and during the Civil War. They did not find Utopia on the Canadian side of the border, despite their efforts. In 1954 something extraordinary happened. The National Unity Association was a group of African Canadian citizens in Dresden who had challenged the racist attitudes of the 1950s and had forged an alliance with civil rights activists in Toronto to push... more...
The Beachby Glenn Cochrane; Jean Cochrane
ECW Press 2009; US$ 11.95From Kingston Road right down to the water, the Beach is a Toronto oasis where the boardwalk stretches along the lake to create a calm, outdoor atmosphere unlike that of any other part of the city. This personal take on the neighborhood’s charms points to the streets and shopsbusy with pedestrians, dogs, and strollersand the fabulous summer scene, featuring picnickers, sunbathers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Rounding out this delightful guidebook are lighthearted historical asides and photographs from the last four decades. more...
Frommer's Toronto 2010by Hilary Davidson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 17.99Completely updated every year, Frommer's Toronto features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Our author Hilary Davidson, a longtime resident of Toronto, guides you through the city, from the Theatre District to the Art & Design District to Little Italy, Little India, The Gay Village, and more. She's checked out all the city's best hotels, restaurants, and attractions in person and offers you her favorites, plus "the best things to do for free," which includes picnicking on Centre Island and catching a concert at the Toronto Music Garden. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; in-depth coverage of the city's architecture and dining scene; detailed walking tours; accurate... more...
Frommer's Montreal Day by Dayby Leslie Brokaw; Erin Trahan
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 13.99Montréal Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Montréal in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Montréal Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries, as well as themed itineraries that... more...
Tableau d'avancementby Gilles Paquet
University of Ottawa Press 2008; US$ 16.99Ce tableau d?avancement examine le Canada français de la dernière moitié du XXe siècle et propose quelques repères utiles, souligne certains enlisements, avancées et retards, et cherche à comprendre son évolution malaisée à travers trois grandes perspectives : celle de chefs politiques qui l?ont orienté, celle d?intellectuels influents qui l?ont interprété, et celle de certaines institutions qui en ont révélé la dynamique. Le fil rouge qui lie ces vignettes et sert de fil conducteur est l?ombre de la Révolution tranquille qui a brouillé la vue de bien des observateurs. L?auteur est d?accord avec Gilles Vigneault quand il dit « Nous avons mal regardé. Nous avons mal écouté ». Il propose ici une autre manière de voir, une autre forme d?écoute.... more...
La sécurité d'emploi dans le secteur publicby Louis Borgeat
Presses de l''niversite du Quebec 1996; US$ 17.25La sécurité d'emploi a-t-elle encore sa place dans le secteur public ? Prenant le contre-pied de l'argumentation classique voulant qu'elle soit essentielle au maintien d'une fonction publique neutre et indépendante, cet essai soulève des arguments qui militent en faveur du réexamen d'une protection qui touche aujourd'hui l'ensemble des employés du secteur public québécois. more...
Le combat du patrimoine à Montréal (1973-2003)by Martin Drouin
Presses de l''niversite du Quebec 2005; US$ 22.50Visiteurs et résidants s'accordent aujourd'hui pour affirmer que Montréal est une ville où il fait bon vivre et que cela tient, entre autres, à son «caractère patrimonial». Si plusieurs se souviennent, tous ne savent cependant pas qu'il a fallu plus de trente ans de luttes urbaines pour fonder cette image par laquelle la métropole est aujourd'hui more...









