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Invaluable information on key issues for Canadians -- energy, water, security and surveillance, military integration, social services

Living With Uncle examines the new realities of Canada's relations with the US in a world of a Conservative government in Ottawa, a trade agreement that often proves ineffective, and the post 9/11 American preoccupation with security and military dominance. In this book a new generation of analysts offers fresh insights into the challenges to Canada's independence, identity and democracy.
Contributors include Diana Gibson and Dave Thompson, former BC Hydro Board member Marjorie Cohen, human rights analyst Maureen Webb, University of Toronto law professor Kent Roach, Michael Byers of the University of British Columbia, Lloyd Axworthy, Maude Barlow, Ed Broadbent, Mel Hurtig, and Avi Lewis. Canadians concerned about the future of their country will find Living With Uncle a source of understanding, analysis, hope and inspiration. ... Read more

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Emphasizing a modern, unified use of semi-micro and microscale experiments, this laboratory manual offers balanced coverage of synthetic organic, qualitative organic, and physical organic type experiments. The text follows a traditional progression, starting with a complete techniques section followed by a wide variety of experiments. ... Read more

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In the first part of the book, general problems are given their own chapters: haemorrhagic, cardiac,respiratory and renal complications are each discussed, as is venous thromboembolism. The complications of specific operations are then covered, including carotid, aortic (infrarenal and suprarenal), femorodistal and visceral reconstruction. There are separate sections on the complications of acutelimb ischaemia and arterial trauma. The problems of each type of procedure are described individually, using cross-referencing where necessary. Medicolegal aspects, probable outcome, audit and potential pitfalls are also covered. Not only has the author drawn on his own experience of arterial surgery, but he has also invited specialist contributions from experts in other areas to give comprehensive coverage of the subject. 'Complications in Arterial Surgery' will be an essential purchase for practising vascular surgeons, general surgeons and senior surgical trainees. It may also prove of interest to other health professionals involved with this type of surgery. ... Read more