Michael Byers
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English
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In Intent for a Nation, Michael Byers argues that it is time for a clear-eyed appreciation of our strengths and weaknesses, of all we have and all we could be. A whole series of world events-the waning of US credibility; the increasing value of natural resources; the brain-gain; the ever-increasing interdependence of peoples, countries and continents-have combined to put Canada center stage in a new world order. Instead of emulating our increasingly...
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International law governing the use of military force has been the subject of intense public debate. Under what conditions is it appropriate, or necessary, for a country to use force when diplomacy has failed? Michael Byers, a widely known world expert on international law, weighs these issues in War Law. Byers examines the history of armed conflict and international law through a series of case studies of past conflicts, ranging from the 1837 Caroline...
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English
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Who actually controls the Northwest Passage? Who owns the trillions of dollars of oil and gas beneath the Arctic Ocean? Which territorial claims will prevail, and why - those of the United States, Russia, Canada, or the Nordic nations? And, in an age of rapid climate change, how do we protect the fragile Arctic environment while seizing the economic opportunities presented by the rapidly melting sea-ice? Michael Byers, a leading Arctic expert and...
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2014
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English
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She's built for speed and loves a challenge! Everyone's best friend Koko is chosen to carry the King of Buffertonia and his dignitaries on a special tour of Chuggington. Koko also gets hooked on a computer game trying to beat Hodge's high score and finds herself in a spot of trouble when her net shooter fails on the tracks! Brewster, Wilson, and Koko learn the importance of teamwork, leadership, how to handle an emergency, and more traintastic life...
9) Dav Pilkey
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"Presents the life and career of Dav Pilkey, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
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In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an international pop icon. Follow Michael's journey growing up in the tumultuous music industry. Watch him strive for greatness and witness the legacy he has left on the world.
12) Kadir Nelson
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English
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Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.
13) Jerry Pinkney
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English
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Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.
14) Nikki Grimes
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English
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Explore the life and career of award-winning author Nikki Grimes.