John Steel: 10 books

An exploration of the theories, histories, practices, and contradictions of liberalism today. What does it mean to be a liberal in neoliberal times? This collection of short essays attempts to show how liberals and the wider concept of liberalism remain relevant in what many perceive to be...

Destiny Drummond is feeling all alone in the world, and her wheelchair is a constant reminder of the car crash that killed her parents. When Destiny stumbles into the dream world – and into danger – who will come to the rescue? Locked up in Maximum Mischief’s castle, how will she ever find her...

When Dee Sensy inherits an inscribed wooden box he is afraid to open it. But soon, in order to find Batri Rycharge - the woman he loves - he will have to. Rabbit Teeth is a powerful story of loss; the strange journeys on which it takes us and the people we become as a result.

Journalism and Free Speech brings together for the first time an historical and theoretical exploration of journalism and its relationship with the idea of free speech. Though freedom of the press is widely regarded as an essential ingredient to democratic societies, the relationship between the idea...

The modern world, 1979. As the first waves of punk splinter into scores of new directions, a Mod renewal is bursting onto the streets of London and Chris Davis and his mates are at its epicentre. These are fast times for the new breed of modernists and the days and nights speed by in a glorious haze...

One of The Globe & Mail's Top 10 Business books of the Year! Rethink Everything You Know About Leadership Strengths "A must-read for anyone wanting to positively stand out in an organization or for leaders wanting to raise the overall performance of the organization." -- Cindy Brinkley, Vice...

A guide to the diseases that can effect cattle perfect for vets and cattle owners alike. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book poses the question of whether identifiable individual-level attributes (e.g., values, interests, knowledge, demographic characteristics) lead to support for or opposition to the development and implementation of alternative energy technologies.  In recent years, attempts to site alternative...

This book provides a comprehensive outline of the major parent training programs for parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Parents or primary caregivers spend the most time with a child, and training them in behaviour...

Learning German is more fun when you can do it reading a short story. You forget about the difficulties of learning and just dive into the story. That's what StoryCorner is all about: exposing beginning to intermediate learners to new words and grammar in an entertaining context. This easy reader...