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The Global Report series monitors the implementation of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, as well as progress towards achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, within and with the cultural and creative sectors. Its 2022 edition revolves around two major questions: What is the state of the cultural and creative sectors? What policy changes to promote sustainable, human rights-based systems of governance for culture and equitable access to cultural opportunities and resources have resulted from stakeholders' implementation and ownership of the Convention? In line with the 2015 and 2018 editions, this third edition of the Report presents the latest policy developments to support creativity and sheds light on current and future challenges in areas such as the digital environment, media diversity, sustainable development, mobility of artists and cultural professionals, gender equality and artistic freedom.
From novelty tricks in swim classes, through the Aquacades and movies, to the highly complex Olympic competitions--this history of synchronized swimming tells how the sport grew, examines the role the United States has played in its worldwide development, and describes the status of synchronized swimming in world sporting events today. Among the topics covered are competition development, development around the United States, rules and technical changes, and leadership (from volunteers to a National Office). Four appendices list major award winners, U.S. National Champions, the results of major international competitions, and U.S. participation in international events. The work boasts photographs from the first trial national competition in 1942 to the World Championships of 2003, as well as a full bibliography.
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What goes into making a life successful and what does success mean? If you think about a life as a chemical equation, then the elements are obvious: family, work, purpose. The key is discovering how to get the balance just right. In To Make a Difference, Montreal entrepreneur and philanthropist Morris Goodman shares his personal and professional prescription for success and enduring happiness. Born in 1931 in Montreal to Ukrainian immigrants during the worst days of the Great Depression, Goodman recounts the events, strategies, and lucky breaks that led to a thriving company and a life of philanthropic accomplishments. From his first job as a pharmacy delivery boy to his graduation from the ...
"...brings together the best of Canadian women athletes in an enjoyable book that makes the ... Olympics more interesting -- now I can cheer on athletes from two countries". -- Small Press Magazine
The Pan American Games, second only to the Olympics as the biggest international sports competition in the world, are held every four years (during the year prior to the Summer Olympics) under the sponsorship of the International Olympic Committee. This book lists the results of the Pan American Games from their commencement in 1951 through 1999. Los Juegos Panamericanos, los segundos mas importantes del mundo tras los Olimpicos, se han venido celebrando cada cuatro anos desde 1951. Se incluye en el presente trabajo bilingue un recuento de los resultados reflejados en dichos juegos a lo largo de su historia, desde los comienzos hasta los mas recientes, celebrados en 1999.
'As original and beautiful as a snowflake . . . totally enchanting and very moving' - Carmen Reid, author of The Woman Who Ran For The Hills 'Wickedly funny, achingly romantic . . . it'll make you yearn for crackling log fires, dark nights and mulled wine' - Claudia Carroll, author of The Love Algorithm Will a magical winter adventure melt Krista's frozen heart? When travel journalist Krista arrives in beautiful Quebec to report on Canada's glittering Winter Carnival, it's like she's woken up in a snow globe. Over ten sub-zero days she discovers an enchanting world of ice palaces, husky dog-sledding and maple-syrup treats galore. And then she meets Jacques, a man as handsome and rugged as he...
Portrait of Quebec City is taken from the Quebec City guide from Ulysses Travel Guides. This chapter includes information about the geography, history, economy, politics of the city and more. Portrait of Quebec City is taken from the Quebec City guide from Ulysses Travel Guides. This chapter is the perfect tool to get a basic understanding of this city before taking your trip. It includes information on the geography, history, politics, economy, population, arts and culture, and architecture of the capital of the province, Quebec City. Rich in more than 400 years of history and architecture, magnificent Quebec City is set amidst an exceptional natural landscape. Even though Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America and the oldest in Canada, it is firmly turned to the future.
La conjoncture, où les situations d’injustices, d’indignation, d’oppressions multiples et de reculs démocratiques sont à l’ordre du jour, rend plus que jamais pertinente l’approche de conscientisation pour acquérir une conscience critique de l’oppression. Comment cette approche, qui vise le changement social, s’actualise-t-elle en ce début du XXIe siècle ? Dans la foulée des deux tomes de Pratiques de conscientisation, publiés en 1983 et en 1987 par le Collectif québécois de la conscientisation, ainsi que des treize Cahiers de la conscientisation s’échelonnant de 1994 à 2000, ce livre vise à mettre à jour les fondements de la conscientisation et à partager les ...