Canadian nonfiction

  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Rome and Vatican City

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of Rome and the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he discusses works by masters such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Raphael. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Venice and Florence

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of Florence and Venice. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he discusses works by masters such as Tintoretto, Botticelli, Veronese, and many more. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he visits St. Petersburg, Krakow, and Prague and discusses works by masters such as da Vinci, Matisse, Dürer, and many more. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Great Britain and Ireland

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of the United Kingdom and Ireland. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he visits London, Dublin, and the university towns of Cambridge and Oxford and discusses works by masters such as Constable, Turner, Waterhouse and many more. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — France

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of France. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he visits Paris and discusses works by masters such as Delacroix, David, Renoir, Manet, Degas, and many more. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • 149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — The Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Abstract

    This chapter from Julian Porter’s essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the greatest paintings to be found in the museums and galleries of The Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. His passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. In this segment he visits Amsterdam, Stockholm, The Hague, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent and discusses works by the Dutch masters such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Eyck, but also Van Gogh and Renoir.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • The War on Drugs A Failed Experiment

    Creator

    Mallea, Paula

    Abstract

    A criminal prosecutor discusses the illegal drug trade and the failure of the so-called “War on Drugs” to stop it. In 1971, President Richard Nixon coined the term “War on Drugs.” His campaign to eradicate illegal drug use was picked up by the media and championed by succeeding presidents, including Reagan. Canada was a willing ally in this “war,” and is currently cracking down on drug offences at a time when even the U.S. is beginning to climb down from its reliance on incarceration. Elsewhere in the world, there has been a sea change.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • What to Consider If You're Considering University New Rules for Education and Employment

    Creator

    Coates, Ken S.

    Morrison, Bill

    Abstract

    A degree is no longer a passport to success in today’s job market. Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that’s no longer the case. For some students, it’s still a good choice that leads to a successful career after graduation, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque. Yet parents, guidance counselors, and politicians still push higher education as if it’s the only option for building a secure future. In this book, Ken S.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Green Mama Giving Your Child a Healthy Start and a Greener Future

    Creator

    Gillespie, Manda Aufochs

    Abstract

    From choosing environmentally friendly diapers to identifying the hidden toxins in children’s food, cribs, car seats, and toys, Green Mama discusses topics that are vitally important to new parents. What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has become increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. We are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise our children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already fragile world.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • A Crucible of Fire The Battle of Lundy's Lane, July 25, 1814

    Creator

    Feltoe, Richard

    Abstract

    From the Battle of Chippawa to Lundy’s Lane, A Crucible of Fire focuses on the period of the War of 1812 leading up to the siege on Fort Erie in September 1814. Following their invasion at Fort Erie and decisive victory at the Battle of Chippawa, an American army of over 5,000 men seemed poised to sweep across the Niagara frontier to Lake Ontario, link up with the American fleet, and complete the final expulsion of the British allied forces from Upper Canada.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié