Chant Merle
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The First Green Wave
In The First Green Wave, Ryan O’Connor traces the rise of the environmental movement in Toronto, home to one of Canada’s earliest and most dynamic communities of environmental activists, from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. At the heart of the story is Pollution Probe, an organization founded in 1969 by students and faculty at the University of Toronto. Living up to its motto (“Do it!”) in its first year of operation, Pollution Probe confronted Toronto’s City Hall over its use of pesticides, Ontario Hydro over air pollution, and the detergent industry over pollution of the Great Lakes. The organization’s successes inspired the founding of other environmental organizations across Canada and led to the development of initiatives now taken for granted, such as waste reduction and energy policy. This book describes the heady days of Canada’s early environmental movement and examines the forces that reshaped the activist landscape in the 1980s.
Mad, Bad and Dangerous - The Book of Drummers' Tales
Never have so many famous drummers been gathered together in one place! Drummer and writer Spike Webb has spent more than three years meeting fellow drummers in bars, clubs and cafes, shooting the breeze for a couple of hours and extracting anecdote after anecdote for posterity. This is truly a labour of love - and somebody had to do it. In this book you'll meet drummers like Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Don Powell (Slade), Adam Facek (Babyshambles), Steve White (Paul Weller), Topper Headon (The Clash), Woody (Madness) and world-class session players like Toto's drummer Simon Phillips. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant but always entertaining, it's the ultimate insight into what it really means to be a drummer and an explanation, at last, for what really makes someone do a 20-minute solo. You'll be asking for an encore!
Comparative Studies in Nursery Rhymes
In "Comparative Studies in Nursery Rhymes," Lina Eckenstein delves into the intricate world of nursery rhymes, examining their evolution across different cultures and their implications in childhood development and folk traditions. Eckenstein employs a critical literary style, blending historical analysis with comparative literature techniques, to unveil how these seemingly simple verses serve as rich cultural artifacts. The book contextualizes nursery rhymes within broader themes such as folklore, child psychology, and language development, presenting a scholarly work that not only highlights the rhymes' artistic value but also their socio-cultural significance. Eckenstein, a pioneering scholar in the study of children's literature and folklore, draws from her extensive background in philology and social history. Her academic pursuits, coupled with a profound interest in childhood education, inform her analysis, allowing her to explore the complexities of these rhymes. Eckenstein's insights shed light on their roles in shaping linguistic and emotional literacy in young children, providing a nuanced understanding of their lasting impact. This illuminating study is a must-read for educators, linguists, and anyone captivated by the intersection of literature and childhood. Eckenstein's engaging prose makes complex ideas accessible, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of nursery rhymes not just as entertainment, but as foundational texts in the cultural lexicon.