Keeping Ontario Moving

Author : Robert Bradford
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781459724129

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Keeping Ontario Moving by Robert Bradford Pdf

A comprehensive history of roads and road-building in Ontario. In this beautifully illustrated book, virtually every facet of the road building industry in Ontario is discussed, from labour relations to safety, politics, and financing. Follow the history of road-building technology from the first crude trails hacked through dense forests by homesteaders to the corduroy roads, planks roads, stone roads, macadam pavements, hot mix asphalt pavements, and concrete roads. See how the engineering and construction of bridges has progressed from the first jack pine logs placed across a stream to the complex structures that span international waters and thousands of rivers today. Follow the development of construction equipment from the first steam shovels and cable-operated machines of the late 1800s to diesel-powered machines in the 1940s and later hydraulics. Meet the companies that made the equipment and the people who sold and rented it. From the 1930s forward the early story of roads is told largely by the people who lived and made the history. Over 120 contractors, engineers, government officials, and others were interviewed and the last eighty years of the industry’s history unfolds in the way they remember it. Share their memories and stories, some hilarious and some tragic, as they talk about their projects, their businesses, their successes, and their hardships.

Author : Robert Bradford
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781459724112

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Keeping Ontario Moving by Robert Bradford Pdf

The development of roads and highways was critical to early economic and social development of Ontario. This book traces the history of roads and the road-building industry in Ontario from the eighteenth century to today, and documents how roads and bridges have developed, introducing the contractors and companies that have built them.

Author : Pete Fisher
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781554889716

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Highway of Heroes by Pete Fisher Pdf

After the repatriation of the first four Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan, Canadians have lined the overpasses of the Highway of Heroes to show their support, grief, and pride in our fallen champions.

Author : Michael J. Goodspeed
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459736955

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How Different It Was by Michael J. Goodspeed Pdf

Upending the portrait of the Victorian age as a time of stuffy morals and manners, How Different It Was reveals the chaotic years of early Canada. The lifestyles and daily struggles, the controversies and social values, the institutions and tensions in a tumultuous society of immigrants, aboriginals, farmers, workers, and officials.

Author : Thomas Adam
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781683932734

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Yearbook of Transnational History by Thomas Adam Pdf

The Yearbook of Transnational History is dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history. This third volume is dedicated to the transnational turn in urban history. It brings together articles that investigate the transnational and transatlantic exchanges of ideas and concepts for urban planning, architecture, and technology that served to modernize cities across East and Central Europe and the United States. This collection includes studies about regionals fairs as centers of knowledge transfer in Eastern Europe, about the transfer of city planning among developing urban centers within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, about the introduction of the Bauhaus into American society, and about the movement for constructing paved roads to connect cities on a global scale. The volume concludes with a historiographical article that discusses the potential of the transnational perspective to urban history. The articles in this volume highlight the movement of ideas and practices across various cultures and societies and explore the relations, connections, and spaces created by these movements. The articles show that modern cities across the European continent and North America emerged from intensive exchanges of ideas for almost every aspect of modern urban life.

Author : Barbara Haworth-Attard
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443128155

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Dear Canada: To Stand on My Own by Barbara Haworth-Attard Pdf

The dark threat of polio becomes a reality for a young Prairie girl. In the summer of 1937, life on the Prairies is not easy. The Great Depression has brought great hardship, and young Noreen's family must scrimp to make ends meet. In a horrible twist of fate, Noreen, like hundreds of other young Canadians, contracts polio and is placed in an isolation ward, unable to move her legs. After a few weeks she gains partial recovery, but her family makes the painful decision to send her to a hospital far away for further treatment. To Stand On My Own is Noreen's diary account of her journey through recovery: her treatment; life in the ward; the other patients, some of them far worse off than her; adjustment to life in a wheelchair and on crutches; and ultimately, the emotional and physical hurdles she must face when she returns home. In this moving addition to the Dear Canada series, award-winning author Barbara Haworth-Attard recreates a desolate time in Canadian history, and one girl's brave fight against a deadly disease.

Author : Benjamin Dachis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0888069057

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Cars, Congestion and Costs by Benjamin Dachis Pdf

Current studies underestimate the costs of congestion in Canada's major cities, with a focus on time lost in traffic. Governments also need to include the wider economic benefits that are foregone because of urban congestion.

Author : Stephen Thompson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470678343

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167 Tax Tips for Canadian Small Business by Stephen Thompson Pdf

"...a book for every Canadian in a small or home-based business who is struggling with complex tax rules and regulations." —Dale Ennis, Canadian MoneySaver "...easy-going style and avoidance of the more mind-numbing details make for a solid primer on the perks and pitfalls of self-employment. The...one-sentence tips in the appendix are probably worth the price of admission alone." —Gordon Powers, The Globe and Mail "...one of the better books I've seen on the market for small-business owners and better yet, it's all Canadian content." —Linda A. Fox, The Toronto Sun As a small-business owner or a home-based entrepreneur, you have lots of questions about taxes, but very few answers. Fortunately for you, 167 Tax Tips for Canadian Small Business contains a wealth of tax planning advice and strategies to help you save on your business tax bill. So whether you want to do it yourself or reduce what you pay your accountant - not to mention the government - this is how you'll keep more money in your pocket, where it belongs. Packed with tax tips that will save you hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars year-round. Written in a question-and-answer format that's easy to understand, practical, and easy to apply. Features 167 "Tax Beaters" - quick-reference tips that highlight key points - plus three bonus tips to help you save even more! Explains how to save taxes in every aspect and at every stage of your business. Features a Year-Round Tax-Planning Calendar. Coverage includes: business start-up, corporate tax planning, GST/HST, deductibility of home and automobile expenses, what to do if you are audited by the Canada Revenue Agency, CPP and QPP deductions for self-employed entrepreneurs, and much more. The ultimate "tax coach" for every Canadian in a small or home-based business, this book will help you to beat the taxman at his own game!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1770600485

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Entertainment and Media Law by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dean Fink
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446203798

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The Succession Challenge by Dean Fink Pdf

Throughout the world there is a perceived shortage of educational leaders. Most investigations look at the issue as a problem of mathematical misalignment. This book looks at the roots of the ′succession challenge′ internationally and more specifically through the eyes of present and potential leaders to suggest how enlightened approaches to succession management can ensure a steady supply of high quality educational leaders. The author focuses on specific areas such as: - Basic issues of leadership succession - demographic and generational roots of the succession crisis - patterns of succession management and their implications - successful succession practices from around the world Dean Fink is a best selling author of numerous books including Leadership for Mortals. He is a widely travelled and popular consultant and presenter. Dean is a former teacher, school principal and senior official in Ontario, Canada.

Author : Robert Lichti
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781525526077

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A Boy Kept Silent by Robert Lichti Pdf

Robert Lichti started life as a happy boy, living on the family farm. Tragedy struck May 21, 1962, the day his father was killed and nothing would be the same again. Robert was there when it happened, but no one thought to ask the six-year-old boy his story. He was told to keep silent. Then fifty years later Robert decided he would be silent no more....

Author : Jan Olsson
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452273099

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Keep It Simple, Make It Real by Jan Olsson Pdf

"This exceptionally well-organized, practical, and impressive work should be on every administrator′s and character educator′s desk. Olsson redefines the lens through which educators view the factors that impact school climate, teacher-student relationships, student behavior, and ultimately the character development of young people." —Edward DeRoche, Director Character Development Center, University of San Diego "Needed in the character education movement for a long time, this book is written by a principal who′s been leading the way and now shows how we can help students develop their character without sacrificing academic standards. It′s easy to read, well organized, and, most important, contains hundreds of practical strategies that work." —Hal Urban, Teacher and Speaker, Redwood City, CA Author, Lessons From The Classroom A powerful tool for influencing students′ attitudes and behaviors! Based on current research, solid theory, and real experiences, this resource provides school leaders with a comprehensive yet practical framework for creating and sustaining a schoolwide character development program. Real-world scenarios tackle tough issues such as vandalism, truancy, chronic tardiness, and bullying, and demonstrate how to bring about positive change. The book thoughtfully addresses factors that may keep students from developing positive attitudes and helps educators: Evaluate student behavior, staff morale, and school climate Target real problems with commonsense strategies that can dramatically turn around student behavior Assess a character development program′s effectiveness

Author : Hugh Shewell
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0802086101

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"Enough to Keep Them Alive" by Hugh Shewell Pdf

'Enough to Keep Them Alive' explores the history of the development and administration of social assistance policies on Indian reserves in Canada from confederation to the modern period, demonstrating a continuity of policy with roots in the pre-confederation practices of fur trading companies.

Author : Linda M. Morra
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781771124034

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Moving Archives by Linda M. Morra Pdf

The image of the dusty, undisturbed archive has been swept away in response to growing interest across disciplines in the materials they house and the desire to find and make meaning through an engagement with those materials. Archival studies scholars and archivists are developing related theoretical frameworks and practices that recognize that the archives are anything but static. Archival deposits are proliferating, and the architects, practitioners, and scholars engaged with them are scarcely able to keep abreast of them. Archives, archival theory, and archival practice are on the move. But what of the archives that were once safely housed and have since been lost, or are under threat? What of the urgency that underscores the appeals made on behalf of these archives? As scholars in this volume argue, archives—their materialization, their preservation, and the research produced about them—are moving in a different way: they are involved in an emotionally engaged and charged process, one that acts equally upon archival subjects and those engaged with them. So too do archives at once represent members of various communities and the fields of study drawn to them. Moving Archives grounds itself in the critical trajectory related to what Sara Ahmed calls “affective economies” to offer fresh insights about the process of archiving and approaching literary materials. These economies are not necessarily determined by ethical impulses, although many scholars have called out for such impulses to underwrite current archival practices; rather, they form the crucial affective contexts for the legitimization of archival caches in the present moment and for future use.

Author : Ronald Heifetz,Marty Linsky
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633692848

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Leadership on the Line, With a New Preface by Ronald Heifetz,Marty Linsky Pdf

The dangerous work of leading change--somebody has to do it. Will you put yourself on the line? To lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take the risks, and sometimes get burned. But it doesn't have to be that way say renowned leadership experts Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky. In Leadership on the Line, they show how it's possible to make a difference without getting "taken out" or pushed aside. They present everyday tools that give equal weight to the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Through vivid stories from all walks of life, the authors present straightforward strategies for navigating the perilous straits of leadership. Whether you're a parent or a politician, a CEO or a community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.