Political science

  • Rick Mercer final report

    Creator

    Mercer, Rick

    Abstract

    Canada's pre-eminent satirical commentator brings down the curtain on his hugely successful show in this instant #1 national bestseller. Rick Mercer can always be relied on to provoke a strong reaction-but what he said one fall day in 2017 truly shocked the nation. In a rant posted on social media, the great Canadian satirist announced loud and clear that the current, 15th season of the Rick Mercer Report-the nation's best-watched and best-loved comedy show-would be the last.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Doubleday Canada

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

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  • What happened

    Creator

    Clinton, Hillary Rodham

    Abstract

    A Time Magazine Best Book of the Year and New York Times Notable Book 2018. Audie Award Finalist "In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I've often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I'm letting my guard down." -Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the introduction of What Happened For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

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  • The natural : the misunderstood presidency of Bill Clinton

    Creator

    Klein, Joe

    Abstract

    Joe Klein, best-selling author of Primary Colors and one of our most brilliant political analysts, now tackles the subject he knows best: Bill Clinton. Astute, even-handed, and keenly intelligent, The Natural is the only book to read if you want to understand exactly what happened-to the military, to the economy, to the American people, to the country-during Bill Clinton's presidency, and how the decisions made during his tenure affect all of us today.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

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  • The climate casino : risk, uncertainty, and economics for a warming world

    Creator

    Nordhaus, William D.

    Abstract

    The 2018 Nobel laureate for economics analyzes the politics and economics of the central environmental issue of today and points the way to real solutions Climate change is profoundly altering our world in ways that pose major risks to human societies and natural systems. We have entered the Climate Casino and are rolling the global-warming dice, warns economist William Nordhaus. But there is still time to turn around and walk back out of the casino, and in this essential book the author explains how.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

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  • Accessory to war : the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military

    Creator

    Tyson, Neil deGrasse

    Abstract

    An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer-researcher Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Books on Tape

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

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  • Canada’s official languages : policy versus work practice in the Federal public service

    Creator

    Gaspard, Helaina

    Abstract

    Canada’s official languages legislation fundamentally altered the composition and operational considerations of federal institutions. With legislative change, Canada’s public service has achieved the equitable representation of its two official languages groups, provided services to the public in both official languages, and has codified rights for public servants to work in their official language of choice. On paper, the regime is robust.

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  • Power, Prime Ministers and the press: the battle for truth on Parliament Hill

    Creator

    Lewis, Robert

    Abstract

    An intimate history of the journalists who covered Canadian history, and made some of their own. The history of the press gallery is rich in anecdotes about the people on Parliament Hill who have covered 23 prime ministers and 42 elections in the past 150 years. Mining the archives and his own interviews, Robert Lewis turns the spotlight on the watchers, including reporters who got too close to power and others who kept their distance.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

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  • Government digital: the quest to regain public trust

    Creator

    Benay, Alex

    Abstract

    Governments all over the world are consistently outpaced by digital change, and are falling behind. Digital government is a better performing government. It is better at providing services people and businesses need. Receiving benefits, accessing health records, registering companies, applying for licences, voting — all of this can be done online or through digital self-service. Digital technology makes government more efficient, reduces hassle, and lowers costs. But what will it take to make governments digital?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

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  • Law and the "sharing economy": regulating online market platforms

    Creator

    McKee, Derek

    Makela, Finn

    Scassa, Teresa

    Arthurs, Harry

    Ducci, Francesco

    Escande-Varniol, Marie-Cécile

    Gautrais, Vincent

    Geist, Michael

    Kaplinsky, Eran

    Sheffi, Nofar

    Tremblay-Huet, Sabrina

    Tucker, Eric

    Valverde, Mariana

    Abstract

    La controverse entoure les plateformes d’économie de partage, partiellement en raison de leur impact économique. Certains secteurs subissent des contrecoups de manière plus aigüe : les chauffeurs d’Uber font concurrence aux chauffeurs de taxi, ou les hôtes Airbnb rivalisent avec les hôtels. Par ailleurs, Uber exacerberait l’emploi précaire et mal rémunéré tandis qu’Airbnb amplifierait la spéculation immobilière et entraînerait, à terme, une hausse du coût de location.

    Publisher (Source)

    Ottawa

    University of Ottawa Press

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