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The end of absence: reclaiming what we've lost in a world of constant connection
Par Michael Harris. 2014
Only one generation in history (ours) will experience life both with and without the internet. For everyone who follows us,…
online life will simply be the air they breathe. Today, we revel in ubiquitous information and constant connection, rarely stopping to consider the implications for our logged-on lives. The author chronicles this massive shift, exploring what we've gained and lost in the bargain. He argues that our greatest loss has been that of absence itself -- of silence, wonder and solitude. Winner of the 2014 Governor General’s Award for Non-fiction. 2014.SEND: the essential guide to email for office and home
Par David Shipley, Will Schwalbe. 2007
When should you email, and when should you call, fax, or just show up? What is the crucial - and…
most often overlooked - line in an email? What is the best strategy when you send (in anger or error) a potentially career-ending electronic bombshell? This guide shows how to write the perfect email, and also points out the numerous times when email can be the worst option and might land you in hot water (or even jail!). 2007.Lost in cyburbia: how life on the net has created a life of its own
Par James Harkin. 2009
Once upon a time there were no text messaging, no e-mail and no social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and…
MySpace. The introduction of these new forums for communication has radically transformed the way that we live - and we can only guess what will come next. Describes the architecture of our digital life, how it has developed over the past seventy years, and how it will evolve in the future. Some strong language, some descriptions of violence and some descriptions of sex. c2009.IPad for seniors for dummies (For dummies)
Par Nancy Muir. 2012
Get the most out of the newest iPad and iOS 6 software with this fun and practical guide. Written in…
the friendly 'For Dummies' style, this helpful guide thoroughly explains iPad basics and then some. Discover easy-to-follow tips and advice on the latest iOS 6 features and popular favorites, such as the Siri virtual personal assistant, FaceTime, Facebook integration, Safari, photo and video editing, e-books, and more. 2012.iPhone 5 For Seniors For Dummies (--For dummies)
Par Nancy C Muir. 2012
Although it seems like everyone has an iPhone these days, it's not a given that you'll instantly know how to…
use one. This book clearly shows you how to use your iPhone, even if it's your first-ever smartphone. Make calls, send e-mail, read e-books, and discover the wonderful world of apps. 2012.The spinster & the prophet: Florence Deeks, H.G. Wells, and the mystery of the purloined past
Par A. B McKillop. 2000
This volume examines the mystery behind Florence Deeks' 1925 lawsuit, which claimed that H. G. Wells plagiarized her manuscript in…
the writing of his international best-seller The Outline of History. In this exploration, McKillop introduces several sources, including renowned publishers, editors, lawyers, judges, and others, who come forward in this work to offer an account of one of the most notorious literary legal battles of the 20th century. 2000.The author of "Bringing Down the House" chronicles the invention of the Facebook social-networking computer web site by Harvard students…
Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Describes Zuckerberg's use of the university's database and legal problems with a rival site. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2009.The people's platform: taking back power and culture in the digital age
Par Astra Taylor. 2014
The Internet has been hailed as a place where all can be heard and everyone can participate equally. But how…
true is this claim? In a seminal dismantling of techno-utopian visions, the author argues that for all that we "tweet" and "like" and "share," the Internet in fact reflects and amplifies real-world inequities at least as much as it ameliorates them. Online, just as off-line, attention and influence largely accrue to those who already have plenty of both. What we have seen in the virtual world so far has been not a revolution but merely a rearrangement. Although Silicon Valley tycoons have eclipsed Hollywood moguls, a handful of giants like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook still dominate our lives. The new world order looks suspiciously just like the old one. 2014.Your rights (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.The Internet
Par Robert Snedden. 1997
The Internet is a rich source of information, offering words, pictures and sounds from computers all over the world. This…
book explains the fascinating world of the Internet and what you need to do to become a cybersmart user.Beverley McLachlin: The Legacy of a Supreme Court Chief Justice
Par Ian Greene, Peter McCormick. 2019
Adaptive technologies for learning & work environments
Par Joseph J Lazzaro. 1993
Focusing on "personal computers and the adaptive technology designed to assist persons with disabilities at home, work, and school," Lazzaro…
addresses those with visual, hearing, motor, or speech impairments. The personal computer is introduced, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is discussed, and devices and technologies are described as well as training, funding, and organizational resources. 1993.Standoff: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People and How to Fix It
Par Bruce McIvor. 2021
Faced with a constant stream of news reports of standoffs and confrontations, Canada’s “reconciliation project” has obviously gone off the…
rails. In this series of concise and thoughtful essays, lawyer and historian Bruce McIvor explains why reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is failing and what needs to be done to fix it. Widely known as a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, McIvor reports from the front lines of legal and political disputes that have gripped the nation. From Wet’suwet’en opposition to a pipeline in northern British Columbia, to Mi’kmaw exercising their fishing rights in Nova Scotia, McIvor has been actively involved in advising First Nation clients, fielding industry and non-Indigenous opposition to true reconciliation, and explaining to government officials why their policies are failing. McIvor’s essays are honest and heartfelt. In clear, plain language he explains the historical and social forces that underpin the development of Indigenous law, criticizes the current legal shortcomings and charts a practical, principled way forward. By weaving in personal stories of growing up Métis on the fringes of the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba and representing First Nations in court and negotiations, McIvor brings to life the human side of the law and politics surrounding Indigenous peoples’ ongoing struggle for fairness and justice. His writing covers many of the most important issues that have become part of a national dialogue, including systemic racism, treaty rights, violence against Indigenous people, Métis identity, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the duty to consult. McIvor’s message is consistent and powerful: if Canadians are brave enough to confront the reality of the country’s colonialist past and present and insist that politicians replace empty promises with concrete, meaningful change, there is a realistic path forward based on respect, recognition and the implementation of Indigenous rights.Sacco & Vanzetti (New England Remembers Ser.)
Par Eli Bortman. 2005
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian immigrants and anarchists. But, did they commit murder in Massachusetts in 1920? When…
they were executed, many believed they had been victims of prejudiceMidnight assassin: a murder in America's heartland
Par Thomas Wolf, Patricia L. Bryan. 2005
In December 1900, a prosperous Iowa farmer was murdered in his bed--killed by two blows of an ax to his…
head. Four days later, the victim's wife, Margaret Hossack, was arrested and charged with the crime. The community was split by the trial which was covered by young journalist Susan Glaspell, later an acclaimed writer. Co-author is Thomas Wolf. Unrated. 2005The guide to Internet job searching
Par Margaret F Dikel. 2004
Dreaming in code: Ada Byron Lovelace, computer pioneer
Par Emily Arnold McCully. 2019
Reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most famous Romantic poet, became, by some accounts, the first computer programmer.…
Raised in isolation and tutored by the brightest minds, Ada developed a hunger for mental puzzles and mathematical conundrums that led to future computer programming concepts. For grades 5-8. 2019Because internet: understanding the new rules of language
Par Gretchen McCulloch. 2019
A linguist examines how the Internet and our increasing use of digital communication is transforming language faster than ever. Discusses…
the forces that shape language, how early social Internet experiences influence capitalization and punctuation, the role of emoji, the fractured language of many memes, and more. Strong language. 2019As the world burns: the new generation of activists and the landmark legal fight against climate change
Par Lee van der Voo. 2020
Journalist profiles the twenty-one youth plaintiffs from across the United States who sued the government in 2018 for the right…
to inherit a planet not irrevocably damaged by climate change. Discusses the individual circumstances of the plaintiffs and government policies which relaxed environmental regulations. Strong language. 2020The Bill of Rights: a user's guide
Par Linda R Monk. 2018
A constitutional scholar examines the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, discussing its history and the Supreme Court's interpretation of…
these rights. Includes stories of individuals who challenged, defined, or expanded many of these rights. Updated fifth edition. 2018