Provisionally Yours


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AS HEARD ON CBC'S THE NEXT CHAPTER WITH SHELAGH ROGERS After World War I and the collapse of Czarist Russia, former counterintelligence officer Justas Adamonis returns to Lithuania, a fragment of the shattered Empire. He's not entirely sure what he’ll find. His parents are dead, he hasn’t seen his sister since she was a teenager, and Kaunas has become the political center of the emerging state. He’s barely off the train when he’s recruited back into service, this time for the nascent government eager to secure his loyalty and experience. Though the administration may be new, its problems are familiar, and Adamonis quickly finds himself ensnared in a dangerous web of political corruption and personal betrayal. Antanas Sileika's Provisionally Yours is a vivid depiction of realpolitik—as well as an unforgettable story about treachery and the enduring human capacity for love.




Planning Your Wedding


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An up-to-date guide to wedding planning, providing advice on what's traditional, what your options are, how to manage tricky social situations, how to plan the wedding your way, stay inside your budget and cut down on stress. CONTENTS: Getting engaged - paying for and planning the wedding - the bride and groom - roles and responsibilities - the wedding team - roles and responsibilities - showers, hen parties and stag nights - the wedding - the reception - making your wedding legal - invitations, speeches and thank you letters - wedding words and music - the countdown to your wedding - useful addresses, telephone numbers and websites




Buying on Time


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Take a step back into the dawn of suburban life. Revisit the era when mothers in print dresses performed the arcane ritual of mixing the colour dot into the margarine, fathers filled every room of the house in Weston with tobacco smoke, and all the riches of America were to be had by buying on time. Nothing you ever saw on Ozzie and Harriet' ever looked anything like this. East European immigrants to Toronto in the early fifties dreamed of the good life in the suburbs. But they did not have any money, so they put up an outhouse, dug a pit in a new subdivision, threw a roof over the hole, and lived there among the lawns and gardens of their neighbours whose imaginations were largely limited to asphalt driveways. Their neighbours were not amused. Buying on Time is a very funny and occasionally poignant look at growing up in the suburbs in the 1950s and '60s. This collection of linked stories follows an immigrant family as it fights to build a house and find a new life in Canada after World War II. At the heart of the stories is the Old Man, the irascible, insanely self-confident, pipe-smoking father who studies what he calls the English' with an incredulity that is wildly comic, and who marches into Eatons trailing sawdust in order to buy his depressed wife a new fur coat. His English is bad, and his religion is almost mediaeval, yet he has cunning and a zest for life, as well as a taste for Five Star Whisky.







Voting Smart: Strategies for Making Your Vote Count in the Presidential Race


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Don’t leave your vote to chance. Equip yourself with the knowledge to vote smart and make your voice heard in the most important election of our time. Grab your copy of "Voting Smart: Strategies for Making Your Vote Count in the Presidential Race" today, be prepared for Election Day!, and Unlock the Power of Your Vote with "Voting Smart": As the upcoming presidential election draws near, "Voting Smart: Strategies for Making Your Vote Count in the Presidential Race" is your ultimate guide to navigating the complex world of U.S. elections. Whether you're a seasoned voter or new to the process, this comprehensive handbook equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and ensure your voice is heard. What You'll Discover: - Master the Election Process: Dive deep into the U.S. presidential election system with our detailed breakdown of the Electoral College, key dates, and the primary and caucus processes. Understand every step from registration to voting day to ensure you're fully prepared. - Evaluate Candidates Like a Pro: Learn how to critically assess presidential candidates by comparing their platforms, records, and promises. Our guide offers practical strategies for fact-checking and separating fact from fiction, so you can make an informed choice. - Navigate Campaign Promises: Discover how to discern between feasible policies and unrealistic promises. We provide historical context to help you understand how past presidents have managed to fulfill—or fail to fulfill—their campaign pledges. - Register and Vote with Confidence: Follow our step-by-step guide to voter registration, understand state-specific ID requirements, and address any registration issues with ease. Learn about different voting methods, including mail-in and early voting, to choose the best option for you. - Decode Political Action Committees (PACs): Understand the influence of PACs and Super PACs on the election process. Our guide details their impact on campaign financing and offers insights into key PACs supporting each candidate. - Debunk Myths and Misinformation: Separate fact from fiction with our myth-busting section on voter fraud and election integrity. Learn how to verify information and avoid falling for common misconceptions. - Engage in Local and Down-Ballot Races: Appreciate the significance of local elections and down-ballot races and their impact on national policy. Our guide helps you research local candidates and issues, ensuring your vote counts beyond the presidential race. - Boost Voter Turnout: Explore the effect of voter turnout on election outcomes and discover strategies to increase engagement and participation in your community. - Prepare for Election Day: Use our final checklist to ensure a smooth voting experience. From what to bring to the polls to managing Election Day stress, we’ve got you covered. - Stay Engaged Post-Election: Learn about the transition of power, how election results impact future policies, and ways to stay involved in the political process even after the election is over. Why This Book Is Essential: "Voting Smart" is not just a guide—it's a powerful tool designed to empower voters and enhance the democratic process. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book provides actionable insights and practical advice, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in the upcoming presidential election.




Hearings


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Hearings


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Coming Home To Math: Become Comfortable With The Numbers That Rule Your Life


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We live in a world of numbers and mathematics, and so we need to work with numbers and some math in almost everything we do, to control our happiness and the direction of our lives. The purpose of Coming Home to Math is to make adults with little technical training more comfortable with math, in using it and enjoying it, and to allay their fears of math, enable their numerical thinking, and convince them that math is fun. A range of important math concepts are presented and explained in simple terms, mostly by using arithmetic, with frequent connections to the real world of personal financial matters, health, gambling, and popular culture.As such, Coming Home to Math is geared to making the general, non-specialist, adult public more comfortable with math, though not to formally train them for new careers or to teach those first learning math. It may also be helpful to liberal arts college students who need to tackle more technical subjects. The range of topics covered may also appeal to scholars who are more math savvy, though it may not challenge them.