W F Dawson

Discover the enchanting journey of Christmas through the ages with "Christmas: Its Origin and Associations" by W. F. Dawson. This captivating collector's edition, republished by Alpha Editions after being out of print for decades, invites you to explore the rich legacy of Christmas traditions, historical events, and festive celebrations spanning nineteen centuries. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season as Dawson weaves together stories of yore, revealing the origins and evolution of beloved customs. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a Christmas aficionado, this beautifully restored classic is a treasure trove of holiday spirit, perfect for the current and future generations. Unwrap the timeless charm of Christmas with this must-have edition that promises to illuminate and inspire.

For more than a generation this concise survey has been the classic introduction to the fundamental ideas and structure of Canadian government and the practice of democracy in this country. It examines the various elements of federal government — the House of Commons, the cabinet, the Senate, the monarchy and governor-general, the public service, and the courts — and of provincial and municipal governments, and explores their interrelationships. In this new edition Norman Ward has incorporated the many changes in government since his last revision in 1971.

Procedure in the Canadian House of Commons is an attempt to survey the whole field of Canadian procedure historically and analytically, to establish what the procedure of the House was in 1867 and to trace its slow development—its evolvement through principles, traditions, rulings, and precedents—to the present time. A particular interest has been taken in depicting how the House operates in practice as compared with how it is believed to operate in theory. Throughout his analysis, Dawson provides insightful criticism and proposals for improvement in the hopes that this book will provide a new perspective on procedure both to those who are caught up in the day-to-day functioning of the House and to those, both in the House and outside it, who are concerned about larger, more distant implications.