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One thousand years ago, Norse explorer Leif Erikson stepped off a ship and onto an unknown land, becoming the first known European to set foot on North American soil. This discovery led to future Viking expeditions from Greenland to Atlantic Canada, potentially lasting several centuries. Though the 13th-century Icelandic sagas tell tales of these exploits, corroborating archaeological evidence was not discovered until the site of L’Anse aux Meadows was excavated in the year 1961.

Human trafficking has become a global pandemic which affects millions of people worldwide. People of all ages and backgrounds can be potential victims of exploitation and modern enslavement. Why do criminal organizations traffic human beings and how has it become such an extremely lucrative global industry?

The pathophysiology of COVID-19 garners much attention in health care settings, but the illness is not limited to its biological impact—the pandemic’s effects are a mosaic of social, economic, political, environmental, and evolutionary influences. It led to major global changes that compromised economies, health care systems, and global connectivity. Written by a group of Canadian students, Under the Weather: COVID-19 Biosocial System Dynamics takes an interdisciplinary outlook on the disease and how people have come together in dire times to combat the disease.

With Help from My Sister follows Amanda as she tries to come to terms with the diagnosis of her older sister Katelyn, in the wake of her father’s recent death. Unsure of what to think and how to react, Amanda finds herself lying to everyone around her, including her best friend Grace. Awful impressions of British accents, Shakespeare, and peach cobbler come together in this novel as hilarious misunderstandings occur and Amanda is forced to tell the truth, but not before she finds help and solace in the most surprising of places.

A new generation of urban homesteaders are leading the way in environmental consciousness and sustainable living in a world of consumerism and imposing climate change. Learn the skills, habits, and choices that you can make to become more self-reliant in an urban setting and to reduce your mark on the world around you.

Gandy's special vacation trip continues as he and Barney head to Colorado for a music festival. He will learn new things and meet new people, including a special little boy.

My name is Gandalf, but you can call me Gandy. My best friend Barney and I are quite the adventurers. Our adventure this time around focused on music, heritage, great food, and keeping those you love alive in your heart. I wonder what will await us next!

Updates on medical technology, telecommunication, diagnostic tools, and more....

It is important to acknowledge how far research has come within the last few years and how salt has played a role in the SARS outbreak, the H1N1 virus outbreak, and now, COVID-19. Each new approach, study, trial, and prototype brings us a step closer to finding a treatment and cure for the global health crisis of the century. Salt and its extensive history, dating back to its discovery far earlier than any historical record, has proven its worth as an essential component in our world of food, disinfectants, and preservatives.

With the spread of COVID-19, the demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has surged in the past several months. As governments from around the world attempt to contain the spread of the virus, global supply chains have been disrupted, thereby contributing to the widespread shortages of PPE. In order to meet this growing demand of PPE, many people have turned towards the new and innovative technology of 3D printing.

Gandy the basset hound takes his watchdog responsibilities very seriously. Follow his new adventure while he's making his neighborhood a safer place.

Gandy and his owner, Barney, make an unexpected friend during their trip to the Vatican.