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With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world's largest growth industries. |
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The Industrial Design Reference & Specification Book is the first book to gather all the essential pieces of information industrial designers need on a daily basis in one concise handbook. It's a reference you'll turn to over and over again to efficiently create designs that work, last, and minimize unnecessary risk. To make designs that work and endure (and are also legal), designers need to know—or be able to find—an endless number of details. Whether it's what kind of glue needs to be used on a certain surface, metric equivalents, thread sizes, or how to apply for a patent, these details are essential and must be readily available so designers can create successful products efficiently . These pages are filled with information that is critical to successful product design, including information on: Measurement conversionsTrademark and copyright standardsPatents and product-related intellectual property rights/standardsSetting up files for prototyping and production runsManufacturing and packaging options to optimize the design The Industrial Design Reference & Specification Book  is an essential resource for any industrial or product designer. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook. |
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The four most popular restorative justice books in the Justice & Peacebuilding series— The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated , The Little Book of Victim Offender Conferencing , The Little Book of Family Group Conferences , and The Little Book of Circle Processes —in one affordable volume. And now with a new foreword from Howard Zehr, one of the founders of restorative justice! Restorative justice, with its emphasis on identifying the justice needs of everyone involved in a crime, is a worldwide movement of growing influence that is helping victims and communities heal while holding criminals accountable for their actions. This is not a soft-on-crime, feel-good philosophy, but rather a concrete effort to bring justice and healing to everyone involved in a crime. Circle processes draw from the Native American tradition of gathering in a circle to solve problems as a community. Peacemaking circles are used in neighborhoods, in schools, in the workplace, and in social services to support victims of all kinds, resolve behavior problems, and create positive climates. Each book is written by a scholar at the forefront of these movements, making this important reading for classrooms, community leaders, and anyone involved with conflict resolution. |
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IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook is North America's best selling piping book with over 250,000 books in circulation. It was first published in 1991 and completely updated in 2006 with an added 36 pages and a realignment of the tables and charts for easier reading. This book sets the standard for piping handbooks as it combines all the necessary information included in other reference books plus much more. Contents include pipe and tube data, valves, fittings, joints, pipe offsets, trigonometry, pipe layout, piping prints, pipe welding, rigging, and an appendices section. This book is the answer to your questions relating to the piping industry. You will especially appreciate the pipe layout, piping prints, oxy-acetylene set-up, pipe welding, and pipe rigging sections that are easy to understand while being extremely detailed. It is an excellent on-the-job reference and contains more than enough data for a complete training program. In fact, this book is a required text for dozens of training institutions across Canada and the USA including technical schools and colleges, trade unions, and private training facilities. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. This book has 12 sections, 534 pages, 281 Illustrations, 117 Tables/Charts. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER The galvanizing new book from Dr. Jen Gunter, #1 bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto, dispels the shame, mythology, and misinformation around menstruation with scientific facts, medical expertise, and a fierce feminist perspective. Most of us know about as much about how the uterus and ovaries function as we do about how the liver works. Add in societal shame around the menstrual cycle and it’s not surprising that misinformation is widespread. But, as women’s health advocate and trusted OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter writes, “you don’t have to think about your liver 5 days a month for 30 years, so I’d argue people should know more about the uterus." Enter Blood .   In her new book, Dr. Gunter offers a clear, no-nonsense guide to reproductive anatomy and answers all the questions you never knew you had about menstrual bleeding—for example, where does the blood come from? And where does it go if you miss a period? Why do we even menstruate in the first place? With her expertise and trademark wit, Dr. Gunter debunks myths and challenges patriarchal attitudes toward this natural bodily process, shedding light on: The endometrium's fascinating connection to the immune systemThe brain-ovary connectionLegitimate menstrual products, and the facts behind toxic shock syndromeIrregular, heavy, and breakthrough bleedingPeriod painEndometriosisPolycystic Ovary SyndromeHormonal contraception, menstrual tracking, and FAM (fertility awareness methods)Abortion as menstrual management And much more. Surprising, funny, and fact-filled, Blood is an essential and empowering resource from the doctor who "takes the mystery out of women’s health and replaces it with evidence-informed concrete recommendations." (Lori Brotto, Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health) |
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IPT's Metal Trades & Welding Handbook sets the standard for industrial handbooks in North America. This handbook was first released by IPT in 1985 as "The Metal Trades Handbook" and was totally revised in 2007 to meet industry requests for additional welding information. It is used by veterans and apprentices in all types of industrial and resource-based industries. Technical schools and colleges alike use IPT's Metal Trades & Welding handbook as the main course of study and it is included in the curriculum of many apprenticeship and upgrading programs. This handbook features 15 detailed sections, 581 pages, 475 illustrations and 120 Tables/Charts. Contents include sections on Mobile Cranes, Rigging, Fiber Rope, Storage Tanks, Towers, Heat Exchangers, Tube Expansion, Piping, Structural Steel, Concrete Reinforcing, Welding, Non-Destructive Testing and Charts & Data. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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This E-Book is dedicated to those who are eager to learn the HVACR Trade and Refrigerant Charging/Troubleshooting Practices. In this book, you will find Step by Step Procedures for preparing an air conditioning and heat pump system for refrigerant, reading the manifold gauge set, measuring the refrigerants charge level, and troubleshooting problems with the system’s refrigerant flow. This book differs from others as it gives key insights into each procedure along with tool use from a technician’s perspective, in language that the technician can understand. This book explains the refrigeration cycle of air conditioners and heat pumps, refrigerant properties, heat transfer, the components included in the system, the roles of each component, airflow requirements, and common problems. Procedures Included: Pump Down • Vacuum and Standing Vacuum Test • Recovery and Recovery Bottle use • Refrigerant Manifold Gauge Set and Hose Connections • Service Valve Positions and Port Access • Preparation of the System for Refrigerant • Refrigerant Charging and Recovery on an Active System • Troubleshooting the Refrigerant Charge and System Operation |
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Reinforce your understanding of Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition ! Designed to accompany Sorrentino’s bestselling textbook, this workbook helps you review and master all of the text’s important concepts, skills, and procedures. Worksheets for the topics in each chapter include multiple-choice questions, true and false questions, matching and labelling exercises, and other activities. Matching the textbook chapter for chapter, this helpful study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your career as a support worker. Chapter-by-chapter, tear-out worksheets include a variety of question types to test student comprehension and reinforce their understanding, including: Fill-in-the-blank questions Identification questions Labelling activities Matching questions Multiple-choice questions Multiple-response questions True and False questions NEW! Thorough updates reflect content in the new 5th edition of Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker . |
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The Ottawa Anesthesia Primer is an essential primary text for medical students and residents completing a rotation in anesthesia. Written by over 40 authors and edited by Dr. Patrick Sullivan, the 2023 Ottawa Anesthesia Primer updates the previous 2013 edition. Selected learning objectives can be used and tailored to meet the needs of the reader. Learning objectives appropriate to medical students completing a rotation in anesthesia focus on preoperative assessment, securing intravenous access, airway management, basic resuscitation skills, acute pain management, and the safe use of local anesthetics. Anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, and physicians from other specialties will find advanced topics discussing the management of the difficult airway, regional anesthesia, acute and chronic pain, management of the circulation, and adult and neonatal resuscitation, to name a few of the 26 chapters. The Primer is available as an Apple or Kindle eBook, and as a printed book. Hyperlinks in the Apple and Kindle eBooks provide direct access to reference articles, instructional videos, case discussions, and other resources. Each chapter in the printed book is accompanied by a QR code image. By simply scanning the QR code image with any smart-device camera, the reader has access to the Primer’s electronic resources. The QR code-enabled print book combines the best of both the traditional analog and digital worlds. The accompanying procedural videos are a valuable resource for educators who can use them as a springboard for further discussion as students gain confidence in their knowledge and procedural skills. |
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One of the world's great designers shares his vision of "the fundamental principles of great and meaningful design", that's "even more relevant today than it was when first published" (Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO).   Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door.   The fault, argues this ingenious -- even liberating -- book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization.   The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.   The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how -- and why -- some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.   |
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IPT's Crane and Rigging Hand Book is referred as the best practical rigging book in North America. This book was completely revised cover to cover in 2005 when five new sections and 113 pages were added. Well over 300,000 books are in circulation. Contents include sections on Rigging, Training & Certification, Pre-lift Planning, Mobile Cranes, Boom Trucks, Material Handlers, Aerial Platforms, Mobile Equipment Safety, Barge-Ship-Offshore Cranes, Tower Cranes, Overhead Cranes and an Appendix section. IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook is used for reference and/or training in every type of industry and all methods of classroom training. These include technical colleges, Army Corps of Engineers, and CCCO operator exam reference. This book is a required text for dozens of training institutions across Canada and the USA. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. This book has 12 sections, 609 pages, 459 Illustrations, 90 Tables/Charts. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA Today Bill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” |
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Using cutting-edge research, this is the fourth edition that demonstrates that the underlying reason for much chronic pain is nerve sensitization and learned neural pathways, rather than actual tissue damage. Dr. Schubiner has used this new understanding to develop a unique program to actually reverse pain. He has also conducted research that shows the efficacy of this approach. By reading this book, you will be able to determine if you have this syndrome and how to overcome it. The program in this book gives you therapeutic writing exercises, online meditations, and everything else you need to unlearn your pain. |
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IPT's Guide to Blueprint Interpretation includes a wealth of information on drawing types, conventions and interpretation. Presented in a format unique to IPT, the layout allows for inclusion of complete industrial drawings. Each drawing also features comprehensive review questions and answers. It is a must for trade and tech school blueprint classes, apprenticeship and upgrading courses, or for anyone who lays out, welds, fabricates, constructs or hoists steel components. This manual focus on industrial skills makes it the perfect complement to the IPT Pipe Trades and the IPT Metal Trades & Welding handbooks. It is used by veterans and apprentices in all types of industrial and resource-based industries. This book features 9 detailed sections, 379 pages, 211 prints and illustrations. Contents include sections on Basic Print Theory, Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks, Heat Exchangers, Structural Steel, Concrete Drawing, Boiler Drawings, Piping Drawings, Rigging Drawings. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format on a iPad. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★  WAGmob: Over One million Paying Customers from 175+ Countries. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WAGmob brings you simpleNeasy, on-the-go learning book for "Biology and Human Body Anatomy". The app provides:  1. Snack sized chapters for easy learning. 2. Bite sized flashcards to memorize key concepts. 3. Simple and easy quizzes for self-assessment. Designed for both students and adults. This book provides a quick summary of essential concepts in Biology and Human Body Anatomy by following snack sized chapters:  "Biology" includes: Introduction, Chemistry of Life, Cell and Cell Theory, Mitosis and Meiosis, Cell Components, Cell Powerhouse, Cell Metabolism, Cell DNA, Photosynthesis, Evolution, Genetics, Ecology, Anatomy Basics, Body Planes. "Human Body Anatomy" includes: Anatomy Basics, Tissues  and its Types, Cardiovascular System, Cardiovascular Illustrations, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Human Reproductive System, Integumentary System, Lymphatic and Immune System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Respiratory Illustrations, Bones and Body Cavities, Skeletal System, Urinary System, Body Planes. About WAGmob book: 1) A companion app for on-the-go, bite-sized learning. 2) Over One million paying customers from 175+ countries. Why WAGmob book:  1) Beautifully simple, Amazingly easy, Massive selection of book. 2) Effective, Engaging and Entertaining book. 3) An incredible value for money. Lifetime of free updates! WAGmob Vision : simpleNeasy book for a lifetime of on-the-go learning WAGmob Mission : A simpleNeasy WAGmob book in every hand. Visit us      : www.SimpleNEasyBook.com Please write to us at  Team@simpleNeasyBook.com. We would love to improve this book. |
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WAGmob: Over One million paying customer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★  WAGmob brings you Simple 'n Easy, on-the-go learning Book for "Accounting". All you need to know for Accounting is in one Book.  The Book helps you understand the basics in a nice and organized manner. A real simple 'n easy Book for Accounting. You will love this Book.   The Book provides:  1. Snack sized chapters for easy learning.  2. Bite sized flashcards to memorize key concepts.  3. Simple and easy tests for self-assessment.  Designed for both students and adults. This Book provides a quick summary of essential concepts in Accounting by following snack sized chapters:  (Each chapter has corresponding flashcards and Tests) Introduction, Accounting Vocabulary, Double Entry Accounting, Accounting Cycle and Equations, Managerial and Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss, Accounting for Cash, Accrual and Inventory, Adjustment Entry, Accounting for Depreciation and receivables, Accounting Ratios. About WAGmob Books: 1) A companion Book for on-the-go, bite-sized learning. 2) Over One million paying customers from 175+ countries. WAGmob Vision : Simple 'n easy Book for a lifetime of on-the-go learning Visit us      : www.wagmob.com Please write to us at Team@WAGmob.com. We would love to improve this Book. |
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#1 Speed Reading Book for 4 Straight Years This has become the go to book for students , teachers , educators , professionals , and home-school parents & children , to rapidly improve their reading. It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory. Unlike other books that merely teach you to skim & scan, this book taps into your brain and eyes' amazing power to naturally read more words, in a shorter time. In fact, this isn't your average speed reading book. It offers a mix of new and time-tested techniques, supported by research, and with detailed instructions and explanations The tips will double to triple you reading speed with a few simple shifts.  No skimming ,  no scanning , but reading every word with higher speed! You'll Learn to: - Double to triple your reading speed in a matter of minutes. - Understand and process more information, in a shorter time. - Remember more of what you read, whether that's for tests, exams, speeches, presentations, and more. - Enhance vocabulary to blaze through difficult and complicated material. - Stop your mind from wandering, and stay focused on every word. - Strengthen your eyes and sight, to continue reading for years to come. - Best of all, the tips are simple and easy, requiring only a few minor shifts in habits. How will the ability to learn more skills , ace more exams , and stay more informed , while having more time for the things you love, enhance your life? Don't wait any longer, kick start your reading today! |
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In this State Standards-aligned Literature Kit™, we divide the novel by chapters or sections and feature reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. In every chapter, we include Before You Read and After You Read questions. The Before You Read activities prepare students for reading by setting a purpose for reading. They stimulate background knowledge and experience, and guide students to make connections between what they know and what they will learn. The After You Read activities check students' comprehension and extend their learning. Students are asked to give thoughtful consideration of the text through creative and evaluative short-answer questions and journal prompts. Also included are writing tasks, graphic organizers, comprehension quiz, test prep, word search, and crossword to further develop students' critical thinking and writing skills, and analysis of the text. About the Novel: Lord of the Flies, written by Nobel Prize-winner William Golding, is a story about a group of boys stranded on a deserted island, who must establish order amongst themselves. Shortly after crashing onto a deserted island, a group of pre-adolescent boys form a community, electing Ralph to be their leader. As his first act, Ralph proclaims the boys will have fun and keep the signal fire going. All is well until thirst for power draws one boy to form his own tribe of "savages". Armed with the fear of a fictitious beast, this group of boys descends into further savagery with sacrifice and death. The story reaches its climax as the beast is revealed to be within each boy's heart, and Ralph is forced to flee for his survival. Lord of the Flies is a classic tale of the downfall of humanity and loss of innocence. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy. |
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From LAIKA, the studio behind the hit film Coraline, comes another marvel of stop-motion animation and creative storytelling. For ParaNorman, LAIKA's team of artists and animators built and brought to life a miniature town, a horde of zombies, and a quirky cast of characters to tell a tale of a boy with spooky talents who must save his hometown from a centuries-old curse. Featuring the amazing and detailed artwork that went into the film's creation—from character sketches and concept art to puppets, textiles, set dressing, and 3-D printed facial models—The Art and Making of ParaNorman goes behind the scenes to explore the exacting, exciting steps that are achieved frame by frame in this newest LAIKA masterpiece. |
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WAGmob: Over One million paying customer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★  WAGmob brings you Simple 'n Easy, on-the-go learning Book for "Interview".  All you need to know for Interview is in one Book.  The Book helps you understand the basics in a nice and organized manner. A real simple 'n easy Book for "Interview". You will love this Book.   The Book provides:  1. Snack sized chapters for easy learning.  2. Bite sized flashcards to memorize key concepts.  3. Simple and easy quizzes for self-assessment.  Designed for both students and adults. This Book provides a quick summary of essential concepts in "Interview" by following snack sized chapters:  (Each chapter has corresponding flashcards and quizzes) Introduction, Interview Types, Interview Preparation, Typical Interview Questions, Technical Interview Questions, After the Interview, Interview Tips, Microsoft Interview Process, Google Interview Process. About WAGmob Books: 1) A companion Book for on-the-go, bite-sized learning. 2) Over One million paying customers from 175+ countries. WAGmob Vision : Simple 'n easy Book for a lifetime of on-the-go learning Visit us      : www.wagmob.com Please write to us at Team@WAGmob.com. We would love to improve this Book. |
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Un guide pour préparer les informations essentielles dont vos représentants auront besoin lorsque vous ne pourrez plus agir pour vous-même. Ce sont les personnes qui détiennent votre procuration, vos procurations en matière de soins de santé et de finances et, à votre décès, elles seront votre exécuteur testamentaire. |
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Apprenez l'espagnol en seulement 15 minutes par jour ! LIVRE POUR APPRENDRE L'ESPAGNOL : Vous voulez vous mettre à l'espagnol, mais vous n'avez que peu de temps à y consacrer ? Cette méthode de langue est faite pour vous ! Un programme sur mesure vous attend : 6 semaines de leçons, exercices de compréhension écrite et orale et de grammaire. En seulement 15 minutes par jour, ce livre d'espagnol pour les Nuls vous permettra de découvrir les principales règles de grammaire, la conjugaison espagnole, la syntaxe, l'utilisation des adjectifs et des adverbes, et bien plus encore... Et en bonus, téléchargez des pistes audio pour vous familiariser avec l'espagnol tel qu'il est parlé par les natifs ! L'ESPAGNOL ACCESSIBLE POUR TOUS : Grâce à ce livre pour les Nuls et à son programme de coaching sur mesure, progresser en espagnol et découvrir la culture hispanique n'aura jamais été aussi simple ! Ce livre d'espagnol s'adresse à tous ceux qui souhaitent apprendre l'espagnol de manière efficace et rapide, quelque soit son niveau. DÉCOUVRIR L'ESPAGNOL EN 15 MINUTES QUOTIDIENNES : L'Espagnol en 15 minutes par jour pour les Nuls , pour apprendre l'espagnol tout en s'amusant. Grâce à de nombreux jeux, exercices et dialogues, maîtrisez l'espagnol courant en un rien de temps ! Que vous souhaitiez voyager ou soyez intéressés par la culture espagnole, ce livre pour les Nuls et son coaching quotidien sont faits pour vous. |
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Décryptez l' Hygiène de l'assassin avec l'analyse de Paideia éducation ! Que faut-il retenir de ce chef-d'œuvre de la littérature contemporaine ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir du roman de Amélie Nothomb dans une analyse de référence pour comprendre rapidement le sens de l'œuvre. Rédigée de manière claire et accessible par un enseignant, cette fiche de lecture propose notamment un résumé, une étude des thèmes principaux, des clés de lecture et des pistes de réflexion. Une analyse littéraire complète et détaillée pour mieux lire et comprendre le livre ! |
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David Remnick is a writer with a rare gift for making readers understand the hearts and minds of our public figures. Whether it’s the decline and fall of Mike Tyson, Al Gore’s struggle to move forward after his loss in the 2000 election, or Vladimir Putin dealing with Gorbachev’s legacy, Remnick brings his subjects to life with extraordinary clarity and depth. In Reporting , he gives us his best writing from the past fifteen years, ranging from American politics and culture to post-Soviet Russia to the Middle East conflict; from Tony Blair grappling with Iraq, to Philip Roth making sense of America’s past, to the rise of Hamas in Palestine. Both intimate and deeply informed by history, Reporting is an exciting and panoramic portrait of our times. |
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Practical advice as you prepare to leave your legacy You’ve worked your entire life to give your loved ones the best life they can have. Don’t let death be the end of your caring and thoughtfulness. You can make sure your family is taken care of after your death and your wealth and assets go where you intend with the help of Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies. This down-to-earth guide takes some of the stress and uncertainty out of this unpleasant topic by offering straightforward advice about preparing end-of-life documents and planning your estate. Discover the best way to transfer your assets to your heirs and the charitable organizations of your choice. Find out how to prepare a living will, donate organs, and give instructions for your burial. You also get expanded information about family law in Canada, details on why you need a power of attorney, and guidance on will preparation, funeral planning, green burials, tax implications, and more. Understand the laws surrounding estates, wills, trusts, and taxes in Canada Get details on buying life insurance, naming your heirs and beneficiaries, and designating an executor Find advice for discussing inheritance matters with a legal professional when you have a tricky situation Put your mind at ease with a solid plan for your assets and your end-of-life care Thanks to practical advice from an expert author, you can ensure that your affairs are in order and your loved ones will honor your final wishes. Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies will help you leave behind a meaningful legacy for all who know and love you. |
