Canadian Film and Video: A Bibliography and Guide to the Literature

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This extensive bibliography and reference guide is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, students, and anyone with an interest in Canadian film and video. With over 24,500 entries, of which 10,500 are annotated, it opens up the literature devoted to Canadian film and video, at last making it readily accessible to scholars and researchers. Drawing on both English and French sources, it identifies books, catalogues, government reports, theses, and periodical and newspaper articles from Canadian and non-Canadian publications from the first decade of the twentieth century to 1989. The work is bilingual; descriptive annotations are presented in the language(s) of the original publication.

Canadian Film and Video / Film et vidTo canadiens provides an in-depth guide to the work of over 4000 individuals working in film and video and 5000 films and videos. The entries in Volume I cover topics such as film types, the role of government, laws and legislation, censorship, festivals and awards, production and distribution companies, education, cinema buildings, women and film, and video art. A major section covers filmmakers, video artists, cinematographers, actors, producers, and various other film people. Volume II presents an author index, a film and video title index, and a name and subject index.

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Canadian National Cinema explores the idea of the nation across Canada's film history, from early treatments of colonization and white settlement such as The Wheatfields of Canada and Back to God's Country, to recent films like No, Le Confessional, and Map of the Human Heart. Through case studies of key films--both well-known and neglected-- Christopher E. Gittings uncovers the tensions in Canadian cinema between white Anglo and Native representations, and between Francophone and Anglo-Canadian narratives. Engaging with questions of inclusion and exclusion, race and representation, gender and sexuality, he shows how access to the production of cinematic images has determined who is represented, and how.

Book review essay: searching for identity in Canadian film ... again.(Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film)(Canadian National Cinema)(Book Review): ... from: American Review of Canadian Studies

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Book review essay: searching for identity in Canadian film ... again.(Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film)(Canadian National Cinema)(Book Review): ... from: American Review of Canadian Studies
Henry Garrity
Manufacturer: Association for Canadian Studies in the United States
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008GCEH8
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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Title: Book review essay: searching for identity in Canadian film ... again.(Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film)(Canadian National Cinema)(Book Review)
Author: Henry Garrity
Publication: American Review of Canadian Studies (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2003
Publisher: Association for Canadian Studies in the United States
Volume: 33 Issue: 3 Page: 415(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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Canadian National Cinema: Ideology, Difference and Representation

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Canadian National Cinema: Ideology, Difference and Representation
Christopher E. Gittings
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KXK1TC

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Are you at risk for developing a gambling problem? Do you know someone who is? This book provides an inside look at the hell of the pathological gambler through actual case studies, and provides guidance in how to identify the problem and obtain necessary help.

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Eye Opening Easy Read.......2007-08-23

A number of Vignettes highlighting actual accounts of people becoming embroiled in the "hell" of pathological gambling. This is a well written, inexpensive, and easy read. I believe most useful as an eye opening introduction to the topic.

With the explosion of Casinos all over America we are seeing an equally proportinate rate of ruined lives related to gambling. The suicide rate amoung problem gamblers is extroardinarily high. It is most important for healthcare professionals, both in addiction and general medicine, to become familiar with this problem and screen patients for potential gambling addiction. This book was part of my curriculum as an addictions counselor in the state of New York.

Another excellent book on this topic is 'Born to Lose' by Bill Lee, who also wrote the book inspiring the movie 'Chinatown'.

NO CHEMICALS, STILL BAD.......2007-01-04

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Not on This Board You Don't
Arthur Frantzreb
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Tens of thousands of America's best and brightest have dedicated their lives (or a significant portion of their lives) to philanthropic service, many times as a member on a nonprofit board of trustees. But just what does a trustee do? Why do many trustees not really know what their function is and what their responsibilities truly are?

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A Gem for those who manage or raise money for nonprofits.......1999-03-31

Trusteeship of America's not-for-profits is the cornerstone for the whole edifice known as the Third Sector. Trustees ultimately determine the mission, establish both philosophy and policies, and select the CEO of a not-for-profit organization. A tall order? Yes, but all the more understandable and exciting as a calling with the reading and applying of Art Frantzreb's eye-opener "Not On This Board You Don't".

Calling on five decades of professional experiences among hundreds of agencies and organizations committed to the well-being of others through formal organizations, the author shakes the reader with viewpoints and assertions that will make a difference when applied to an organization and its trustees. The book is bound to influence the immediate and long-term achievements of your entity.

Successful leaders govern most effectively through example. They inspire others by what they do, by how they advocate and live the noblest of ideals. The author lists nine responsibilities and calls on trustees to respond responsibly to the challenge of leadership. Six characteristics to be found in a trustee all add up to an honor that brings obligations and responsibilities.

Philanthropy - called a "ministry" --- urges trustees to recognize it as a process that not only contributes directly to the mission financially, but more importantly involves people in a voluntary way to enhance the scope of the agency. The author challenges trustees to think in terms of millions, not thousands. Providing motivation for giving is an important part of the process which falls squarely on the shoulders of trustees. The management process is also covered.

Managing the process and outlining some methods of accountability provide the reader with a plethora of guidelines and policies. Criteria for investing policies are reviewed.

In conclusion the point is made that as a trustee you give freely of time, talent and treasure and you invite and urge others to do the same.. You hold yourself and the board to the highest of personal ethics and public service.

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Throughout recorded history, people have placed wagers on all manner of unpredictable outcomes. This Is Gambling studies this particular human tendency in detail to discover exactly what's so addictive about placing a bet. An objective investigation covering all levels of society, this book, complete with photographs, delves into the world of betting shops, casinos, and football pools, telling the facts as they are and giving insight into the attraction of beating the odds. This nonjudgmental guide also describes the pitfalls of every form of gambling practiced today.

Craps: There Are No Secrets to This Game! : How Craps Is Played

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Most informative treatise on Craps that I have ever read.

Craps: There Are No Secrets to This Game! : How Craps Is Played
Joubert W. Olson
Manufacturer: South Shore Pub.
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Most informative treatise on Craps that I have ever read........1998-07-30

Mr Joubert Olson has really outdone all books that I have ever read. His book graphically displays the game in full graphic form. Excellent book rich in content that is a must for any seasoned player or beginner. I could not put his book down until early hours in the morning. Then anxiously continued reading his book the next day. I go back to his book to review the fine details for finer play when I return to the Casinos. I have gained full comprehension of the game and rate Mr. Olson's book highly. Terry J. Hyatt... Over 30 years in the Gaming industry and former Casno Shift Manager.

Cold Turkey Before You Become One!: This Book Can Help You Stop Smoking, Drinking, Gambling And/or Abusing Drugs : Make the Commitment!!! : A Unique, Simple, Inexpensive Method to Quit &

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Cold Turkey Before You Become One!: This Book Can Help You Stop Smoking, Drinking, Gambling And/or Abusing Drugs : Make the Commitment!!! : A Unique, Simple, Inexpensive Method to Quit &
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This book provides the reader with a simple,unique and effective method to quit a compulsive addiction whether it's Smoking,Drinking,Abusing Drugs and/or Gambling.

Don't Play the Slot Machines (Until You've Read This Book)

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Don't Buy This Book

Don't Play the Slot Machines (Until You've Read This Book)
Michael D. Geller
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Michael Geller, a slot machine fanatic as well as a casino employee, illustrates every minute detail involved in the world of slots. He reveals strategy and mental techniques, game ethics, slot computer chip function, and even the schemes that the casinos can employ to take your money. Providing a view and advice from the inside, Geller explains everything from the slot technicians to the most frequently asked questions of casino customers. He covers every aspect of the game while delivering his wisdom regarding strategy.

Take Geller's advice and Don't Play the Slot Machines (Until You've Read This Book) and your next experience with the "one-armed bandits" will easily be a more profitable and entertaining one.

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Don't Buy This Book.......2001-08-19

Don't Play the Slot Machines (Until You've Read This Book) should be titled Don't Buy This Book. This is the most useless book on gambling ever written. The only good thing that you can say is that the book is only 128 pages and you can read the whole thing at lunch, sans desert. The author provides such valuable insights as - most players lose and a few win. And, the plastic thing that casinos give you to carry your coins is a cup. Or, the place where coins fall is called a tray. Or how about this one - if you win a lot of money, the casino will pay you by hand. The back cover says the author's job is to answer customer questions in a South Dakota casino. If this is the type of advise he thinks South Dakotans need, he does not think much of the good people of that state. I would sell my copy, but it is not worth the postage. Save your money and put it in a slot machine.

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Buyer Beware.......2007-10-02

Buyer beware, I should know by now not to buy a handicapping book before reading at least one review of it. But this book was a pre-order and I wanted it in time for the Fairplex meet,it came late for whatever reason and the meet had ended before I got it. Anyway, I'm sure the author of the book is a very nice gentleman and might have had the best of intentions writing it, but to call this a handicapping book is very misleading. It is, like several other "handicapping" books, more of a "look what I can do" book. I found nothing in it that I didn't already know and there was no real attempt at trying to teach me anything.
The author gives the different catagories he feels are important to his way of handicapping and then assigns them a number. How he comes by these numbers is never discussed. He then adds these numbers for a final rating that he uses to make his wagers. Again there was no attempt to show the reader how the figures were attained other than one or two sentences saying that figures are arbitrary. His discussion of speed goes something like this: "speed is a number given a horse..." then goes on to tell a tale of how Forego was sidelined for the rest of his life by being run too fast for no reason.
If the author would have just made an effort to explain his figures the book would have had some redeeming value, to me at least. So let this be a the Caveat I wish I would have had before wasting my money on this one.

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So, you thought that roulette could not be beaten? Well, you are not on your own because millions of people around the world share this view. However, roulette can be beaten and Warriors of the Wheel will show you how. This book relates the tales of daring and imaginative roulette players who have taken the casino industry for vast sums of money down the years. Of course, if you are playing on a perfect roulette table and the dealers are conducting the game faultlessly then you cannot win. However, in the real world this is rarely the case. The game has numerous weaknesses and these have been mercilessly exposed and then exploited - not only by people on the inside but by everyday punters. In Warriors of the Wheel you will read about the man who took the casinos for an estimated $50 million and many others just like him. The systems used by people to beat roulette are techniques that the gaming industry would rather you didn't know about. Much of the material in Warriors of the Wheel has been kept under wraps over the years but there is also material here which will come as a shock even to hardened casino operatives.

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This comprehensive reference shows how to build next-generation enterprise messaging and collaboration solutions - and how to extend them to corporate Web portals - with code and instruction straight from the source. Author Thomas Rizzo, who has worked on

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Programming Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange is a thorough guide for building collaborative applications such as threaded discussions and electronic business documents. Early on, the book describes four types of collaborative applications: messaging, tracking, workflow, and real-time applications. Author Thomas Rizzo shows the strengths of Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Server for collaboration, including the many built-in security and administration features.

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The book closes with material on the Event Scripting Agent and Exchange Server Routing Objects, which provide fault-tolerant message delivery. --Richard Dragan

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Just starting out as a developer -- this book ROCKS.......2007-03-31

I have always been interested in Computer Science and I picked up this book to better understand email -- which these days is Outlook and Exchange.

It is an awesome resource for me to learn about the applications and it actually got me hired on as an unpaid intern to help out my dad's company put out an Outlook/Exchange application

The book title should not mention Outlook.......2006-11-13

I have been disappointed by this book. I wanted it mostly to learn how to program Outlook. When I started reading it, I have realized that only a small portion of it was dedicated to Outlook. Perhaps that I am harsh against the book value because I am not part of the intended readers but I guess that even readers interested to programming Exchange would not find much value of this book. I am saying so because the book is huge close to a thousand pages but it sounds like a cut and paste of the Exchange programmer user manual. When I purchase a book like this one, I expect it to be a complement to the product documentation, to give a better insight of how and why a given software works like it does. This book does not deliver up to these expectations. The best Outlook programming book that I have found is: Microsoft Outlook Programming, Jumpstart for Administrators, Developers, and Power Users. Skip this one.

Want to learn all about Exchange and Outlook?.......2006-01-06

I have to disagree with the reviewer who says there is not a lot of depth in this book. Sure, the author does leave out some topics but he clearly states that they can either really mess up Outlook or that they are not supported by Microsoft which can get you into trouble down the road. Otherwise, this book is the bible for Exchang and Outlook development bar none. I origianlly got it to learn how to integrate our corporate CRM system with Outlook (our sales reps live in Outlook!). The book is well written, has lots of samples and gave me the kick start I needed to get my job done.

Very disappointing.......2005-10-07

This is a good example of a book written by an author who just wanted to "write" and finish a book. I doubt if the author really knows the subject.

For example, in page 745,the section titled "What About Tasks?", the code example does not include task assignement, and he writes "You can attempt to code task recurrence and assignement, but this is much harder and can easily break Outlook if done incorrectly. For this reason, these functions are not shown in the following code because they are complex and prone to breaking Outlook". Funny. The author should attempt to explain how to do it correctly.

Outlook object properties, methods and events. The author enumerates all of them, no explanation. For example, page 170, about UserProperties and UserProperty, I saw a lot of these properties in his sample codes, but there are never any explanation what are these!

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He shows how to create custom field (it's easy) but never explained how to access them programmatically.

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Not what I expected.......2005-01-10

After purchasing this book and skimming through all of it while reading the sections I was interested in more thoroughly (VBScript and Custom Forms), and then going through everything a 2nd time, I was extremely disappointed.

I found the Author was not thorough at all when going over the Outlook Library objects, methods, and properties. I was constantly going to the MSDN site to fill in the gaps. The sample code was also quite limited I thought.

In my entire life, this book is the only book I have ever taken back to the store for a refund. I instead purchased the QUE book written by Patricia Cardoza, which I have found to be far more to my liking.

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