February, 2009

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‘ADRIANNA ART’ FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

‘ADRIANNA ART’ FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART is a picture book featuring Adrianna’s unique collage art and poetry. It is suitable for all ages but specifically ages 2-10.

This 32 page perfect bound, soft cover book hit bookshops in October 2008.

It is the creation of Adrianna Steele-Card, designer Kevin Steele and Dave Card.

You can view pages and learn more about Adrianna’ art at Peace of Mind Creations.

Economics For Everyone: A Short Guide To The Economics Of Capitalism

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Economics is too important to be left to economists. This brilliantly concise and readable book provides nonspecialist readers with all the information they need to understand how capitalism works (and how it doesn?t). Jim Stanford?s book is an antidote to the abstract and ideological way that economics is normally taught and reported. Key concepts such as finance, competition and wage labour are explored, and their importance in everyday life is revealed. Stanford answers questions such as ?Do workers need capitalists?? ?Why does capitalism harm the environment?? and ?What really happens on the stock market?? He offers both a realistic assessment of capitalism?s strengths and a robust critique of its many failures. This book will appeal to those working for a fairer world and students of social sciences who need to engage with economics. The book is illustrated with humorous and educational cartoons by Tony Biddle and is supported with a comprehensive set of web-based course materials for popular economics courses.

The Third Man Factor, John Geiger

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Trader Ron DiFrancesco in the World Trade Center, diver Stephanie Schwabe, Sir Ernest Shackleton: All shared an experience that an unseen being helped them to survive against staggering odds. If it were just a handful of people, it might be dismissed, but in fact, this phenomenon has occurred again and again. In a riveting scientific and historical analysis, The Third Man Factor explores the human capacity to transcend extreme conditions.

John Geiger is the award-winning author of four books, including the international bestseller Frozen In Time. His work has been translated into nine languages. He lives in Toronto.

The Algonquin Centennial Series, Barney Moorhouse

Monday, February 2nd, 2009


In the year 1993 Ontario celebrated the 100th anniversary of the creation of its provincial parks. Algonquin Provincial Park, perhaps the best known park, was the flagship for this provincial fleet. In this Centennial Series I have attempted to highlight the Algonquin story focusing on the people and events that contributed to the birth and development of such a magnificent park.

This book is a compilation of popular columns published in the Bancroft Times resulting from interviews with people whose roots date back to a pre-park era in addition to historical and archival research.