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Latin America since Independence

A History with Primary Sources

by Alexander Dawson ...

Now in its third edition, Latin America since Independence explores the region’s rich and diverse history through carefully selected stories, primary source documents, maps, and tables that offer a diverse approach to dominant historical narratives.While histories of the "other" Americas often link disparate histories through revolutionary or tragic narratives, this text begins with the assumption ... Read more

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Now in its third edition, Latin America since Independence explores the region’s rich and diverse history through carefully selected stories, primary source documents, maps, and tables that offer a diverse approach to dominant historical narratives.While histories of the "other" Americas often link disparate histories through revolutionary or tragic narratives, this text begins with the assumption
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Distinctive Design

A Practical Guide to a Useful, Beautiful Web

by Alexander Dawson ...

Learn to produce a web site that stands out from the crowdOne of the web designer's greatest challenges is to create a site distinctive enough to get noticed among the millions of sites already on the web. This book examines the bond between code, content and visuals to guide you through the factors that increase your design's visibility, usability and beauty. Using this practical advice, even web ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Learn to produce a web site that stands out from the crowdOne of the web designer's greatest challenges is to create a site distinctive enough to get noticed among the millions of sites already on the web. This book examines the bond between code, content and visuals to guide you through the factors that increase your design's visibility, usability and beauty. Using this practical advice, even web
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Bulldog Carney

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by William Alexander Fraser, Dean Dawson ...

In "Bulldog Carney," William Alexander Fraser crafts a gripping narrative set against the gritty backdrop of early 20th-century American life, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the human spirit. Through the eyes of the titular character, Carney, Fraser weaves a tale filled with rich, evocative language and a keen sense of realism that mirrors the socio-economic struggles of the time. ... Read more

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In "Bulldog Carney," William Alexander Fraser crafts a gripping narrative set against the gritty backdrop of early 20th-century American life, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the human spirit. Through the eyes of the titular character, Carney, Fraser weaves a tale filled with rich, evocative language and a keen sense of realism that mirrors the socio-economic struggles of the time.
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The Peyote Effect

From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs

by Alexander S. Dawson ...

The hallucinogenic and medicinal effects of peyote have a storied history that begins well before Europeans arrived in the Americas. While some have attempted to explain the cultural and religious significance of this cactus and drug, Alexander S. Dawson offers a completely new way of understanding the place of peyote in history. In this provocative new book, Dawson argues that peyote has marked ... Read more

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The hallucinogenic and medicinal effects of peyote have a storied history that begins well before Europeans arrived in the Americas. While some have attempted to explain the cultural and religious significance of this cactus and drug, Alexander S. Dawson offers a completely new way of understanding the place of peyote in history. In this provocative new book, Dawson argues that peyote has marked
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First World Dreams

Mexico since 1989

by Alexander S. Dawson ...

Series series Global History of the Present
Mexicans have long dreamt of the First World, and in recent times it has landed with a thud. Under the guise of globalization, Mexico opened its borders, reformed its political system, and transformed its economy. The impacts have been paradoxical.In First World Dreams Alexander Dawson explores the contradictions and challenges which Mexico has experienced in embracing the market so wholeheartedly ... Read more

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Mexicans have long dreamt of the First World, and in recent times it has landed with a thud. Under the guise of globalization, Mexico opened its borders, reformed its political system, and transformed its economy. The impacts have been paradoxical.In First World Dreams Alexander Dawson explores the contradictions and challenges which Mexico has experienced in embracing the market so wholeheartedly
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Future-Proof Web Design

by Alexander Dawson ...

Best practices for flexible design that meet common challengesThe web is constantly changing and evolving with an increased range of devices, browsers, and standards that need to be considered in design. Web designers know they must stay sharp in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technology change. This much-needed book teaches the art of flexible and adaptable design that can work easily ... Read more

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Best practices for flexible design that meet common challengesThe web is constantly changing and evolving with an increased range of devices, browsers, and standards that need to be considered in design. Web designers know they must stay sharp in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technology change. This much-needed book teaches the art of flexible and adaptable design that can work easily
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The Peyote Effect

From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs

by Alexander S. Dawson ...

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The hallucinogenic and medicinal effects of peyote have a storied history that begins well before Europeans arrived in the Americas. While some have attempted to explain the cultural and religious significance of this cactus and drug, Alexander S. Dawson offers a completely new way of understanding the place of peyote in history.In this provocative new book, Dawson argues that peyote has marked ... Read more

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The hallucinogenic and medicinal effects of peyote have a storied history that begins well before Europeans arrived in the Americas. While some have attempted to explain the cultural and religious significance of this cactus and drug, Alexander S. Dawson offers a completely new way of understanding the place of peyote in history.In this provocative new book, Dawson argues that peyote has marked
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Chai Zakar

Life Remembers

by Aundray Alexander Dawson ...

Men whisper of the secret things. Men seek to find the profundity of the ponderings of God's heart. I am one of these men-I sought the ever searching of infinity; I pondered the mechanics of its quickening. Also do men yearn for the clasp of love-the lavishing of the hearts luster for in the heart lay the light of all man. All people seek these wonders, and all flesh ponders upon these floundering ... Read more

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Men whisper of the secret things. Men seek to find the profundity of the ponderings of God's heart. I am one of these men-I sought the ever searching of infinity; I pondered the mechanics of its quickening. Also do men yearn for the clasp of love-the lavishing of the hearts luster for in the heart lay the light of all man. All people seek these wonders, and all flesh ponders upon these floundering
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Caste

Enriched edition. Exploring Social Hierarchies in a Dystopian World

by William Alexander Fraser, Dean Dawson ...

In "Caste," William Alexander Fraser delves into the intricate social structures that define the human experience, examining the concept of caste not just in the South Asian context, but as a pervasive social phenomenon that shapes identities across the globe. Written with a blend of engaging prose and academic rigor, Fraser's narrative interweaves personal anecdotes, historical insights, and ... Read more

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In "Caste," William Alexander Fraser delves into the intricate social structures that define the human experience, examining the concept of caste not just in the South Asian context, but as a pervasive social phenomenon that shapes identities across the globe. Written with a blend of engaging prose and academic rigor, Fraser's narrative interweaves personal anecdotes, historical insights, and
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Right-Wing Politics in the New Latin America

Reaction and Revolt

by Marcos Costa Lima, Guy Burton, Ms Grace Livingstone, Leonardo Diaz-Echenique, Peter Lambert, Alexander Dawson, Patricio Silva, Andreas Tsolakis, Diane Raby, Andrew Higgingbottom, Francisco Durand ...

The focus for students of Latin America in the past decade has been on the political forces of the left and the so-called 'pink tide' presidencies attempting to bring about social and economic change in the region. However, there has been far less attention paid to the rightwing political forces resisting such change. Such opposition is being orchestrated by political parties, business, the ... Read more

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The focus for students of Latin America in the past decade has been on the political forces of the left and the so-called 'pink tide' presidencies attempting to bring about social and economic change in the region. However, there has been far less attention paid to the rightwing political forces resisting such change. Such opposition is being orchestrated by political parties, business, the
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Thoroughbreds

Enriched edition. A Tale of Racing, Relationships, and Ambition

by William Alexander Fraser, Dean Dawson ...

In "Thoroughbreds," William Alexander Fraser masterfully blends rich narrative with a keen exploration of the world of horse racing, emphasizing the intricate relationships between humans and their equine counterparts. Through vivid prose and compelling character arcs, Fraser delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and the existential struggles that accompany the pursuit of success on and off the ... Read more

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In "Thoroughbreds," William Alexander Fraser masterfully blends rich narrative with a keen exploration of the world of horse racing, emphasizing the intricate relationships between humans and their equine counterparts. Through vivid prose and compelling character arcs, Fraser delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and the existential struggles that accompany the pursuit of success on and off the
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Pedagogy of the Anthropocene Epoch for a Great Transition

A Novel Approach of Higher Education

by Cécile Renouard, Frédérique Brossard Børhaug, Ronan Le Cornec, Jonathan Dawson, Alexander Federau, David Ries, Perrine Vandecastele, Nathanaël Wallenhorst ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book functions as a practical guide to support teachers and higher education institutions in the construction of their courses and programmes in light of the Anthropocene. It is divided into two complementary parts. The first part lays the theoretical foundations of what is a transition pedagogy and provides a pedagogical framework. It offers practical tools and didactic levers to be used by ... Read more

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This book functions as a practical guide to support teachers and higher education institutions in the construction of their courses and programmes in light of the Anthropocene. It is divided into two complementary parts. The first part lays the theoretical foundations of what is a transition pedagogy and provides a pedagogical framework. It offers practical tools and didactic levers to be used by
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