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Good Night Toronto is a charming board book that celebrates the many aspects of this vibrant city. With its colorful pages and engaging themes, it's an ideal bedtime favorite for young readers who...

Ernest Hemingway's articles for the Toronto Star between 1920 and 1924 offer a glimpse into the early development of his writing style. Written before he established himself as a literary figure,...

Toronto Then and Now By Doug Taylor Published by Rizzoli in 2016 This book presents a unique visual journey through Toronto's past and present, showcasing its iconic landmarks, historic sites, and...

Toronto's Lost Villages by Ron Brown The history of Toronto is often told as a story of growth and development, but beneath its modern surface lies a complex network of forgotten communities. From...

Toronto's history is woven from threads of passion and heartache. This book brings to life the city's fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust, revealing its evolution from a remote...

Toronto Noir by Janine Armin and Nathaniel G. Moore is an anthology of original stories set in Toronto's diverse neighborhoods. This collection brings together ten new tales, each capturing a unique...

World Film Locations: Toronto explores the relationship between the city and cinema through a predominantly visual approach. Insightful essays and images combine to demonstrate the role that Toronto...

Indigenous Toronto Stories That Carry This Place is a rich and diverse anthology that explores the complex history and culture of Indigenous Toronto. For over 12,000 years, this region has been home...

The Toronto Protocols 6.6.6. In June 1967, a highly confidential meeting took place in Toronto, Canada, where the leaders of six global banks, six energy consortiums, and six agri-food consortiums -...

The Beaches: A Toronto Neighbourhood's Enduring Character Richard White explores the unique character of one of Toronto's most beloved neighbourhoods. Despite lacking grand architectural landmarks or...

Santa Is Coming to Toronto by Steve Smallman is a festive tale that brings Christmas magic to the city. On this special night, Santa Claus and his trusty reindeer friend are on their way to deliver...

Get the most out of your trip to Toronto with Lonely Planet's Pocket guide. This compact and easy-to-use book is packed with up-to-date information on the city's top attractions, restaurants, and...

Behind the scenes of the NHL Draft lies a story of strategy and risk. Scott Wheeler takes readers on a journey through the Toronto Maple Leafs' history at the draft, from high-stakes picks to...

The improbable story of how pro basketball came to Toronto. In just over 25 years, the Toronto Raptors have evolved from an intrepid expansion team into a model NBA franchise. But their journey began...

Toronto, the Belfast of Canada: A City Divided by Faith In late 19th-century Toronto, the Orange Order dominated municipal politics, earning the city its nickname as the "Belfast of Canada". For...

The Don: The Story of Toronto's Infamous Jail By Lorna Poplak Dundurn Press, 2021 The Don Jail was meant to be a model of progressive penal reform, built with the latest architectural principles and...

The Toronto Protocol by Brian Nugent is a short but provocative text that has been leaked and circulated widely. First revealed in Canada in 1995, this document purports to be the plan of an elite...

Explore Toronto with your family and create lasting memories. This travel edition of Kid's City Guide & Journal is designed for kids aged 6+, who can help plan their trip to this exciting city...

The Denison Family of Toronto: 1792-1925 by David Gagan provides a fascinating insight into the lives of a remarkable family who played a significant role in shaping Toronto's history. From their...

Suzy Toronto's Tingle Boots Coloring Book is a vibrant and uplifting collection of illustrations designed to inspire creativity. With its unique blend of fun and distinctive artwork, this coloring...

The improbable story of the Toronto Raptors' birth is one of bold experimentation and unconventional success. In just over 25 years, the team has evolved from an expansion franchise to an NBA...

Terry Burke's memoir of growing up in 1960s Toronto's Cabbagetown is a poignant and powerful account of childhood hardship. Born into a family that had left poverty-stricken Ireland, Terry faced a...

Toronto's music scene has evolved over four decades, transforming from a small, local phenomenon to a vibrant, multicultural metropolis. This book explores the key venues and people behind the city's...

A cyber-security expert's quest for justice becomes a deadly game when he targets a payday loan company that ruined his mother's life. Nick Barnes' actions trigger a chain reaction of desperate and...

The Last Cup Hockey, Life, Lord Stanley and the Toronto Maple Leafs by Larry Anthony Swatuk is a poignant exploration of life, love, and friendship. When 80-year-old Jack suffers an on-ice heart...

Explore Toronto, Niagara Falls and the surrounding Wine Country with expert guidance from Caroline Aksich, a long-time resident and seasoned travel writer.This comprehensive guide includes detailed...

Toronto's Girl Problem: The Perils and Pleasures of the City, 1880-1930 by Carolyn Strange. In the late 19th century, Toronto experienced a significant influx of young, single women seeking work,...

Life in Balmy Beach offers a nostalgic look at growing up in Toronto's Beach District during the 1950s and 60s. A memoir by lifelong resident Jim Sanderson, this book takes readers through the...

Tommy Thompson Park is an unexpected oasis in Toronto's rapidly developing waterfront. Originally created as a landfill site, it has evolved into a thriving ecosystem, featuring forests, grasslands,...

The Legitimacy Clash: Challenges to Democracy in Multinational States By Alain-G Gagnon University of Toronto Press, 2022 This book explores the relationship between majorities and minorities in...

This family-tested guide offers 40 day trip ideas to explore the Greater Toronto Area's off-road trails. Perfect for nature-lovers, park-hoppers and urban explorers alike, it provides detailed maps...

State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America explores the diverse regions and cultures of the United States through the writings of 50 notable authors. From the streets of New Jersey to the coast...

The 50 States Guide Book offers an in-depth exploration of each US state, packed with essential and curious information. Beautiful illustrations and close-up views of natural and cultural sites are...

Casa Loma Millionaires, Medievalism, and Modernity in Toronto's Gilded Age is the first scholarly book dedicated to this Canadian landmark. It situates the famous "house on the hill" within Toronto's...

The State by Philip Pettit explores the nature and capacity of the state to serve goals like peace and justice. A major new account in political philosophy, this book examines how states can work...

The State by Franz Oppenheimer Franz Oppenheimer presents a compelling argument about the origins and nature of the state. He contends that the state is born from the conquest of one group by...

The US presidential election landscape has become increasingly polarised, with many Americans identifying strongly with one party or the other. However, this division is not as clear-cut as it seems...

State Constitutional Politics: Governing by Amendment in the American States explores how state constitutional amendments have shaped governance in the United States. Since the US Constitution came...

Reassessing the Liberal State: A Critical Engagement with Maritain's Man and the State This collection of essays revisits Jacques Maritain's influential work, Man and the State, and critically...

China's constitution explicitly refers to its sovereign domain as "sacred territory". This unusual claim raises important questions about the relationship between religion and the nation-state. In...

A post-apocalyptic thriller set in a future America on the brink of collapse. California, now a totalitarian surveillance state, is on the verge of secession and Nathan Fisher finds himself at the...

Anglo-Saxon England's complex relationship with Latin is explored in this groundbreaking collection. Ten leading scholars examine how Latin language and literature shaped identity, literary form,...

State and Revolution by V. I. Lenin is a key work of Marxism that explores the nature of the state in the context of capitalist society.The state, according to Marxist theory, is an instrument for...

Culture and the State explores the convergence of theories about the modern state and culture in Europe from the late eighteenth century to the late nineteenth century. This book examines how...

The Art of Objects: A Cultural History of Early Italian Industrialism By Luca Cottini, published by University of Toronto Press in 2018. This book explores the transformation of everyday objects into...

Debates about the role and nature of the state are central to modern politics. However, defining the state remains challenging due to its subject to various interpretations. In this book, Bob Jessop...

Ancient states were fragile and prone to collapse, yet the causes of their downfall remain debated. This book proposes that collapse can be explained by failure to meet the core functions of an...

The Moral Economy of the State By William A. Munro This book examines state formation in Zimbabwe from colonial times to the first decade of independence. Munro develops a theory of "moral economy"...

The Uneasy State: The United States from 1915 to 1945 by Barry D. Karl This major interpretive history presents an imaginative perspective on America's quest for political, economic, and cultural...

Vaughn Hargrave's life is simplified by his decision to stop dating. He has friends, an excellent wardrobe, and a job in the industry he loves. However, when a piece of art from his gallery is...

In a world overrun by flesh-eating horrors, one teenager's quest for vengeance becomes his only hope. James has lost everything: his parents, his home, and his sense of self. But when he hears that...

States of Consciousness explores the nature of the mind as a dynamic, culturally influenced system. The book delves into the possibilities of altered states and how they can be induced.A systematic...

State Power presents Bob Jessop's distinctive approach to understanding how states exercise power. This book focuses on the development of his strategic-relational theory and applies it to four case...

The Racial State by David Theo Goldberg explores how race is integral to the modern nation state's conceptual, philosophical and material emergence. By examining shifts in defining the racial state...

Unrecognized States: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sovereignty in the Modern International System This timely new book provides a thorough examination of unrecognized states, exploring their origins,...

Diseased States: A Comparative Analysis of Disease Control in Britain and the United States. The history of disease control in two major nations is marked by distinct approaches to managing pandemics...

Explore the best of the US with a state-by-state guide to the top experiences, outdoor adventures, and local flavors.From the Pacific to the Atlantic, this comprehensive guide takes you on a journey...

Counterpublics and the State explores the complex encounters between marginalized groups and states, examining the social controversy and transformation that can arise from conflict. Demonstrations,...

Discover America's highest points in this comprehensive guide. From the rugged peaks of Alaska to the low-lying summits of Florida, Highpoints of the United States covers all 50 states. Explore the...

After the collapse of Soviet rule in Eastern Europe, newly independent states faced significant challenges in managing their economies and providing social services. In Bulgaria, this transition was...

Giorgio Agamben's State of Exception explores the concept of a state of emergency as a means to extend power and control. This concept has been used in various contexts, including the indefinite...

The Death Penalty in the United States: A Complete Guide to Federal and State Laws (2nd ed.) by Louis J. Palmer, Jr. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth analysis of federal and state laws...

The Ukrainian Crisis: The Role Of, and Implications For, Sub-State and Non-State Actors The conflict in eastern Ukraine continues to unfold with little sign of a negotiated resolution. A lack of...

The Entrepreneurial State Debunking Public Vs. Private Sector Myths by Mariana Mazzucato Conventional wisdom suggests that innovation is the preserve of the private sector, with the state playing a...

This 2016 analysis of State aid developments in 2015 offers a critical review of key judgments and decisions. Phedon Nicolaides examines the main points of EU court rulings and Commission decisions,...

State and Revolution is an in-depth exploration of the relationship between class society and the state, drawing on historical events such as the 1848-51 period and the Paris Commune of 1871. This...

Shadow State: The Politics of State Capture by Peter Camaren, Hannah Friedenstein, Haroon Bhorat, Ivor Chipkin, Lumkile Mondi, Mark Swilling, Mbongiseni Buthelezi, Mzukisi Qobo, Nicky Prins and...

Explore every state of the USA with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, packed with over 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature, and historic events that have shaped America. From...

Anglo-Saxon England in Icelandic Medieval Texts by Magnús Fjalldal provides an overview of what Icelandic medieval texts reveal about Anglo-Saxon England. This study examines various genres,...

Small States. Big Possibilities. Small States are Simply Better! challenges conventional wisdom about Europe's political integration and its role in ensuring peace and prosperity for Germany. The...

This book presents a unique dataset on welfare state reforms in five European countries from 1974 to 2014. By examining various welfare state types, Jensen and Wenzelburger investigate key questions...

China's economic growth has led to assumptions that its system is capitalist, dominated by private enterprise. However, this overlooks the significant role of the state and the Communist Party in...

Test your knowledge of Canada's beloved baseball team with this ultimate trivia book. Spanning over 350 questions and hundreds of interesting facts, it's a must-have for anyone who loves baseball,...

John Breuilly's Nationalism and the State explores the complex relationship between nationalism and the state in modern politics. This second revised edition of the book offers a nuanced...

An Essay on the Modern State by Christopher W. Morris is a significant philosophical examination of the modern state, exploring its justification and legitimacy.The author investigates whether all...

Roots of the State examines the unique space occupied by neighborhood associations in Beijing and Taipei, which exist between traditional concepts of "civil society" and government-sponsored...

Norman Yoffee challenges traditional views on the evolution of civilizations in this thought-provoking exploration. By questioning the definition of the prehistoric state, he presents complex and...

A gripping international thriller, State of Terror is a pacey read that tackles timely and provocative themes. Co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th secretary of state, and Louise Penny, a...

The Politics of the Welfare State by Ann Oakley and Susan Williams explores how the privatization and marketization of education, health, and welfare services have transformed the concept of welfare...

The Jewish State is a foundational text of early Zionism, written by Theodor Herzl in 1896. In this influential pamphlet, Herzl outlines his vision for a future independent Jewish state, arguing that...

One Land, Two States: Israel and Palestine as Parallel States offers a fresh perspective on the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. This thought-provoking book explores an...

Bringing the State Back In explores the role of states in shaping social and political processes. This collection of essays examines state strategies, war making and state making, and their influence...

Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State and Utopia is a thought-provoking exploration of individual rights and the role of the state. In this influential work, the author argues that individuals have inherent...

The Crusader States, 1099-1192, is a comprehensive account of life and culture in the twelfth-century crusader states. Following the First Crusade's capture of Jerusalem from Egyptian rule, the...

Albert Jay Nock's "Our Enemy, the State" explores the relationship between the state and society, arguing that the expansion of state power comes at the expense of social power. Nock contends that...

The two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no longer viable. In "Paradigm Lost", Ian S. Lustick offers a provocative explanation for why attempts to divide the land have failed,...

The End of the State by Andrew Levine A critical analysis of French politics and society in the late 20th century. This work examines the decline of the French state and its impact on European...

Altered states of consciousness can profoundly impact our understanding of selfhood. In "Unselfing Global French Literature at the Limits of Consciousness", Michaela Hulstyn explores how literary...

The Unsustainable American State by Lawrence R. Jacobs and Desmond S. King is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the American state from the 19th century to the present day. This book...

Explore the wonderfully wacky world of America with this state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records. From the city of Dinosaur to the Pizza Museum, discover the...

Armed State Building: Confronting State Failure, 1898-2012This book examines the history of international state-building campaigns by liberal powers, from the early 20th century to the present day...

The State of Housing Design 2023 is the first report in a new series that reviews national trends and ideas as they relate to residential design. This volume examines notable housing projects with...

The Myth of the State by Ernst CassirerA seminal work of 20th-century philosophy, this book explores the evolution of political myth from its roots in primitive times to its role in shaping modern...

World State: A Democratic Solution to Global Conflict The United Nations has struggled to prevent wars and promote peace since its establishment in 1945. Despite efforts, conflicts have continued,...

The Golden State is a feminist reworking of the road-trip novel that also explores motherhood in all its complexity. Lydia Kiesling's debut novel delves into the tedium, fear and overwhelming love of...

This 2013 translation explores the complex relationship between terrorism and the state. Gianfranco Sanguinetti examines the historical context and philosophical implications of this issue.Originally...

Golden State is a prescient and devastating commentary on humanity's disintegrating attachment to reality and truth. In this ambitious and frighteningly timely novel, Ben H. Winters explores a world...

Garden State A Novel by Rick Moody is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and belonging in contemporary America. Set against the backdrop of urban decay and social disillusionment, this novel...

Fragile States: Understanding the Complexities of Low-Income Countries. A billion people worldwide live in 'fragile states', often trapped in cycles of conflict and poverty, making them vulnerable to...

If You Want Me by Helena Hunting is a standalone romance novel about an unlikely relationship between two people from different worlds. The story follows Hollis Hendrix, who finds himself drawn to...