The Beaverton Presents Glorious and/or Free

Author: Luke Gordon Field
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735233306
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 444

Book Description
A hilarious tour through Canada's history, from the nation's most trusted news source: The Beaverton. There is a new media empire in Canada--and unlike others, it is honest about being "fake news." Its satirical headlines have been misinforming Canadians across the country and the world, using parody to shine a light on the nation. What started as an immensely popular online newspaper led to a hit TV show delivering biting commentary on Canadian culture, politics, and the biggest news stories. Now, in its first book, The Beaverton looks back over Canada's past to show how we became the ridiculous nation we are today. Through the lens of the venerable Beaverton, one of Canada's oldest and proudest newspaper, the editors share the headlines and articles that defined the times. From the challenging days of colonization ("Angry New France mother calls son by using all of his 329 middle and family names") to the earliest days of nationhood ("Paternity test confirms John A. actual father of Confederation"), from war heritage ("Vimy Ridge: Canada becomes a nation after killing Germans for Britain on French soil") right up to the twenty-first century ("Harper government offers apology to victims of first long-form census")--this is Canada like you've never seen it. Part mock-history, part fake scrapbook, and fully illustrated with original art and historical images,* The Beaverton Presents Glorious and/or Free is a hilarious and ruthless stab at our national myths and legends. And, like all great satire, it's funny because it's true. *Some "images" adjusted to increase historical "accuracy"

Canada - Culture Smart!

Author: Diane Lemieux
Publisher: Kuperard
ISBN: 1787023257
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
Don't just see the sights&―get to know the people. Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most multicultural societies in the world. The country's unique development through devolution, rather than revolution, affects the way Canadians view the world and their place in it, and numerous events of the last decade have challenged their self-image and tested its substance. Culture Smart! Canada takes you to the heart of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their history, describes the values that Canadians hold dear, and the attitudes that you are likely to encounter. It introduces you to the people and describes their way of life, at home, work, and play. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Prehistoric Actual Size

Author: Steve Jenkins
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547348940
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
What is it like to come face-to-face with the ten-foot-tall terror bird? Or stare into the mouth of the largest meat eater ever to walk the earth? Can you imagine a millipede that is more than six feet long, or a dinosaur smaller than a chicken? In this “actual size” look at the prehistoric world, which includes two dramatic gatefolds, you’ll meet these awe-inspiring creatures, as well as many others.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Author: Bill W.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698176936
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
A 75th anniversary e-book version of the most important and practical self-help book ever written, Alcoholics Anonymous. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous. This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of Alcoholics Anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 Saturday Evening Post article “Alcoholics Anonymous” by journalist Jack Alexander, which, at the time, did as much as the book itself to introduce millions of seekers to AA’s program. Alcoholics Anonymous has touched and transformed myriad lives, and finally appears in a volume that honors its posterity and impact.

Bills Food

Author: Bill Granger
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781740450850
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Renowned Sydney-based restaurateur Bill Granger presents a recipe collection to cater for all occasions, from a relaxed family brunch, to dinner with friends. Every recipe is illustrated with a colour photograph.

This Magnificent Desolation

Author: Thomas O'Malley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408833816
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
Duncan's whole world is the orphanage where he lives. Aged ten, he is sure that his mother is dead until the day she turns up to claim him. Maggie Bright, a soprano who was once the talent of her generation, now sings in a run-down bar through a haze of whisky and regret. She often finishes up in the arms of Joshua McGreevey, a Vietnam vet who earns his living as part of a tunneling crew seventy feet beneath the Bay. Thrown into this adult world of mysterious suffering, Duncan finds comfort in an ancient radio - from which tumble the voices of Apollo mission astronauts who never came home - and dreams of one day finding his father.

From Zero to Eternity in 60 Second

Author: Wendell Smith
Publisher: Charisma House
ISBN: 9781591854661
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
You can plant a seed in just seconds! Have you ever missed that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for friendship evangelism? Do you feel comfortable initiating conversations about what God has done for you? Have you ever wished you had a simple statement of faith to make to people in those brief encounters of daily life? If you answered yes to any of these, you are not alone. In this unique message about how to start conversations about God, Pastor Wendell Smith offers hundreds of ways to drop spiritual seeds into someone's life by taking advantage of those seemingly insignificant moments that come your way. From Zero to Eternity in 60 Seconds Flat takes the intimidation factor out of sharing your faith so that you can gain the confidence to witness and advance the kingdom of God.

Afterlife

Author: Joey Hill
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
ISBN: 9781419964138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Published in electronic book format: November 2010.

The New Color Mixing Companion

Author: Josie Lewis
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631595490
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
The New Color Mixing Companion is a modern, hands-on guide to working with color featuring approachable projects that each explore a different aspect of color mixing. In The New Color Mixing Companion, artist and popular Instagrammer Josie Lewis (@josielewisart) offers easy lessons and exercises on how to mix color and create exciting palettes. This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and basic theory with hands-on projects that illustrate and illuminate a variety of color elements and techniques. The materials used—including watercolor and acrylic paints, and found or purchased collage papers—are accessible, inexpensive, and readily available. Plus, this art guide includes easy-to-use templates featured in many of the projects; their modern geometric layouts yield stunning color arrangements. With The New Color Mixing Companion, artists, crafters, and designers of all skill levels will learn to take color in a whole new direction!

Unlikely

Author: Kevin Palau
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476789444
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
"In 2007, Kevin Palau and a few dozen pastors approached Portland's mayor and posed the question: How can we serve you with no strings attached? Officials identified five initial areas of need--hunger, homelessness, healthcare, the environment, and public schools-- and so began a partnership, CityServe, between the city and a band of churches seeking to live out the gospel message. Since then, the CityServe model has spread like wildfire, inspiring communities across the country to take up the cause in their own cities"--Provided by publisher.