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The incident report / by Baillie, Martha,1960-(CARDINAL)685545;
In a Toronto library, home to the mad and the marginalized, notes appear, written by someone who believes he is Rigoletto, the hunchbacked jester from Verdis opera. Convinced that the young librarian, Miriam, is his daughter, he promises to protect her from grief. Little does he know how much loss she has already experienced; or does he? The Incident Report, both mystery and love story, daringly explores the fragility of our individual identities. Strikingly original in its structure, comprised of 140 highly distilled, lyric reports, the novel depicts the tensions between private and public storytelling, the subtle dynamics of a socially exposed workplace. The Incident Report is a novel of gestures, one that invites the reader to be astonished by the circumstances its characters confront. Reports on bizarre public behaviour intertwine with reports on the private life of the novels narrator. Shifting constantly between harmony and dissonance, elegant in its restraint and excitingly contemporary, The Incident Report takes the pulse of our fragmented urban existence with detachment and wit, while a quiet tragedy unfolds.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Libraries; Librarians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spanish proficiency/ 2-in-1 series Spanish for adult beginners and healthcare professionals: learn cocabulary and master pronunciation with ease to communicate with anyone by Mancilla, Sol, author.;
Unlock the power of Spanish proficiency with this specially designed bundle, perfect for adult beginners and medical professionals. This comprehensive set includes "Learn Spanish for Adult Beginners" and "Medical Spanish for Healthcare Heroes," offering a dynamic blend of practical language skills and specialized medical terminology. Dive into structured lessons, practical communication skills, and cultural insights with "Learn Spanish for Adult Beginners." Then, enhance your healthcare expertise with "Medical Spanish for Healthcare Heroes," featuring essential medical phrases, an extensive medical terminology dictionary, and practical dialogues for various scenarios. Transform your approach to language learning and professional communication. With quizzes, exercises, and daily-life integration tips, this bundle isn't just about language mastery-it's about enriching your personal and professional life with new opportunities and experiences. Embrace the journey with this versatile and impactful Spanish learning toolkit! --Back Cover
Subjects: Spanish language; Medical Spanish;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Sociology in our times : the essentials / by Kendall, Diana Elizabeth.(CARDINAL)779717;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 519-539) and indexes.
Subjects: Sociology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Physics the easy way : learn physics the easy way! / by Rideout, Kenneth,author.(CARDINAL)619066;
Written by Kenneth Rideout, the author of Barron's AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2, this edition features a brand new design and new content structure with illustrations and practice questions. It includes more organizational charts and similar content topics are grouped together for easier review. Physics: The Easy Way covers motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, the properties of light, an introduction to nuclear physics, and moreMachine generated contents note:
Subjects: Outlines and syllabi.; Examinations.; Physics.; Physics; Physics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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They killed Freddie Gray : the anatomy of a police brutality cover-up / by Barron, Justine,author.(CARDINAL)874936; Chaudry, Rabia,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)414356;
Includes bibliographical references."They Killed Freddie Gray exposes a conspiracy among Baltimore leaders to cover up what actually happened to Freddie Gray, who was fatally injured in police custody in April 2015. After Gray's death, Baltimore became ground zero for Black Lives Matter and racial justice protests that exploded across the country. State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby became a hero when she charged six officers in Gray's death, and the trials of the officers generated national headlines for two years. Yet the cause of Gray's death has remained a mystery. A viral video showed an officer leaning on Gray's back while he cried out in pain. But the autopsy concluded he was fatally injured later that morning while the van was in motion--during a multi-stop "rough ride"--from sudden impact to his head. None of the officers were convicted of any crimes based on this theory. They Killed Freddie Gray solves the mystery of Gray's death by uncovering new evidence of how he was killed by police and how his cause of death was covered up. In coordination with a documentary film now being produced, this book revisits a pivotal moment in US criminal justice history, providing new insight into what happened, the historical structures of power that allowed it to happen, and the personalities and dynamics involved--a story never told by the mainstream media" --
Subjects: Case studies.; Gray, Freddie, 1989-2015.; African Americans; Baltimore Riots, Baltimore, Md., 2015.; Police brutality; Police misconduct; Police misconduct;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Doubled up : shared households and the precarious lives of families / by Harvey, Hope,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How sharing a home with extended family or friends serves as a crucial, but imperfect, private safety net for families with children. More than fifteen percent of U.S. children-over eleven million-live in doubled-up households, sharing space with extended family or friends. These households are even more common among low-income families, families of color, and single-parent families, functioning as a private safety net for many in a country with extremely limited public support for families. Yet despite their prevalence, we know little about how shared households form and how they shape family life. Doubled Up is an in-depth look at the experiences of families with children living in doubled-up households. Drawing on extensive interviews with sixty parents living in doubled-up households, Hope Harvey examines what circumstances and motivations lead families to form doubled-up households, how living in shared households affects daily routines, and how families fare after these arrangements dissolve. Harvey shows that although families rely on doubling up to get by in the face of rapidly rising housing costs, precarious labor markets, and unaffordable childcare, these private arrangements are rarely sufficient to overcome such structural barriers. And doubling up incurs its own costs for both host and guest families. For doubled-up families, negotiating household relationships and navigating shared space reshapes family life. Understanding the dynamics of doubled-up households extends scholarship on family life beyond the nuclear family and points the way toward better policies that will serve all families"--
Subjects: Households.; Families.; Social history.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Capital in the twenty-first century / by Piketty, Thomas,1971-(CARDINAL)636283; Goldhammer, Arthur,translator.(CARDINAL)636265;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What are the grand dynamics that drive the accumulation and distribution of capital? Questions about the long-term evolution of inequality, the concentration of wealth, and the prospects for economic growth lie at the heart of political economy. But satisfactory answers have been hard to find for lack of adequate data and clear guiding theories. In this work the author analyzes a unique collection of data from twenty countries, ranging as far back as the eighteenth century, to uncover key economic and social patterns. His findings transform debate and set the agenda for the next generation of thought about wealth and inequality. He shows that modern economic growth and the diffusion of knowledge have allowed us to avoid inequalities on the apocalyptic scale predicted by Karl Marx. But we have not modified the deep structures of capital and inequality as much as we thought in the optimistic decades following World War II. The main driver of inequality--the tendency of returns on capital to exceed the rate of economic growth--today threatens to generate extreme inequalities that stir discontent and undermine democratic values if political action is not taken. But economic trends are not acts of God. Political action has curbed dangerous inequalities in the past, the author says, and may do so again. This original work reorients our understanding of economic history and confronts us with sobering lessons for today.
Subjects: Capital.; Income distribution.; Wealth.; Labor economics.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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AMC's complete guide to trail building and maintenance : proven techniques, safety guidelines, equipment tips / by Harvey, Ryan(Forester),editor.(CARDINAL)869138; Appalachian Mountain Club,issuing body.(CARDINAL)720579;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Trail formats and anatomy : Trail formats ; Understanding trail anatomy -- Planning a trail project : Researching the envisioned location ; Trails on private lands ; Types of ownership ; Communication with landowners and stakeholders ; Legal forms of trail protection ; Concerns of private landowners -- Developing and using trail maintenance inventories : Objective and subjective assessments ; Trail condition reports ; Trail logs ; Trail project planning and prioritizing -- Trail layout and design : Trail layout -- Determining the costs of trail projects : How to estimate costs ; Sources of labor ; Resources for funding -- Safety, preparation, and tools : Personal protective equipment (PPE) ; Ticks and disease prevention ; Food and water ; Safety ; Managing your crew ; The right work plant and tools ; Measuring and mapping tools ; General purpose tools ; Cutting tools ; Wood tools ; Rock work tools ; Hoisting tools ; Power tools ; Don't lose your tools ; Tool sources -- Building materials for trail construction : Wood vs. rock ; Rock ; Wood ; Other materials ; Hoisting and rigging equipment ; Working in the alpine zone ; Cleanup -- Trail construction and maintenance : Trail construction ; Trail structures and reconstruction ; Erosion-control structures ; Drainages ; Stabilizers ; Hardeners ; Definers ; Switchbacks and climbing turns ; Cleanup ; When to relocated or repair a damaged trail ; trail maintenance ; Cleaning drainages ; Clearing blowdowns ; Brushing ; Trail-making systems ; Making trail signs ; Alpine trail maintenance -- Bridges : Is a bridge needed? ; Aesthetics ; Design and construction considerations ; Building single-span stringer bridges ; Other designs ; Special stream-crossing devices ; Planning for other uses ; Assistance ; Inspection and maintenance -- Ski trails : Planning and design ; Trail layout ; Specific layout considerations ; Construction ; Stream crossings and bridges ; Trail signs and marking -- Kiosks and user education : Kiosk design ; Construction and installation ; Education and information -- Accessibility and universal design trails : Planning and design ; Tread surface considerations ; Trail grade ; Other design features ; Maintenance -- Trail crew leadership : Equity, inclusion, and diversity ; Communication ; Expectations ; Creating a safe work environment ; Training ; Trail crew dynamics ; Leave no trace and trail work."Hiking trails don't simply spring up out of the ground. They're the result of planning, hard work, knowledge, and elbow grease. Fortunately, with proper instruction, anyone can learn to build and maintain safe, durable, and environmentally sound hiking trails that provide paths into nature for everyone. Completely revised by a professional forester, with the collaboration of AMC's trails staff, the fifth edition of this authoritative guide is rooted in AMC's 140 years of experience building and maintaining 1,800 miles of trails from Maine to Washington, D.C., including the most miles of the Appalachian Trail of any organization. Updated to reflect the latest thinking on trail resiliency in an age of climate change and the best practices in equitable, inclusive, accessible trail design and crew management, this new edition also provides expanded advice on planning, funding, design, construction, safety, and maintenance. Volunteer and professional trail crews, land trusts, outing clubs, and public agencies will find this trusted guide the essential reference for creating and maintaining recreational hiking and cross-country ski trails."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Trails; Trails;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Biology : concepts & connections / by Campbell, Neil A.,1946-2004.(CARDINAL)316411;
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: IBM-compatible PC; Macintosh and Windows; version 1.0.
Subjects: Biology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Joint management and employee participation : labor and management at the crossroads / by Herrick, Neal Q.(CARDINAL)173084;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-414) and index.Introduction: Participation, joint management, and integrative bargaining -- Part 1: A proposal for jointly managed organizations -- The roots of joint management -- Principles for designing and operating the parallel organization -- The structure of the parallel organization -- The process of integrative bargaining -- Jointly managed workplaces: four examples -- Part 2: The dynamics of jointly managed organizations -- Redesigning processes for planning and controlling -- Gaining power by giving up control -- Dealing with conflict and competition -- Part 3: Individuals in jointly managed organizations -- Individual needs, attitudes, and behaviors -- Motivating managers and workers -- Leaders who empower people -- Part 4: Groups in jointly managed organizations -- How groups become teams -- Action teams: linking planning and implementation -- Planning teams: reconciling workplace interest groups -- Autonomous work teams: merging the parallel and the primary organizations -- Part 5: Special skills for implementing joint management -- Interpersonal and communication skills -- Problem-solving skills -- Proposal-writing skills -- Part 6: Creating equity and incentives -- Job and performance evaluation systems -- Productivity gain sharing -- Employee ownership -- Part 7: Applying joint management thinking -- Extending the bargaining structure: roles for management and unions -- How management must change to make joint management work -- How labor must change to make joint management work -- Part 8: The social impact of jointly managed, participative organizations -- People and productivity -- Joint management and social policy.Shows how management and unions can work together to modify the collective bargaining process and allow for more direct negotiation between the bargaining unit and the lower levels of the organization, thus clearing the way for joint management.
Subjects: Management; Teams in the workplace; Collective bargaining;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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