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CNC Press Publications: The College of New Caledonia publishes books and articles of interest to the region, usually on a print-on-demand basis. Requests to publish are normally initiated by faculty or staff at the College.  In many cases, the College obtains rights to publish the work online, as well as in print. Check individual titles for more information. 

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2010

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Attack and Defense at the 1704 Siege of Landau: An Analysis by Sheldon Derek Clare 2010. Capstone Paper (Norwich University). 70 p. In 1704, the Allied English, Dutch, and Imperial forces under command of the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugen of Savoy defeated the French and Bavarian forces at Blenheim. That victory prevented the invasion of Austria and removed Bavaria as a French confederate in the War of the Spanish Succession. The Allies then moved to consolidate their success by seeking control of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers so as to prepare for an expected invasion of France in the 1705 campaign season. Landau stood in the way of those objectives. The 77 day siege of Landau delayed the Allied efforts to exploit the victory at Blenheim. It also revealed problems in the Allied coalition between the siege commander, the Margrave Prince Louis of Baden, and both the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugen. The Landau siege showed the effectiveness of Governor Lt. General Mastgonthier de Laubanie’s vigorous leadership in defending that fully prepared and well-designed star fortress, as well as allied difficulties in conducting the siege. This siege provided an early example of the strength of the French operational defensive system when compared to the risk of major battles as demonstrated at Blenheim. Sheldon Clare’s paper analyzes the attack and defence of Landau in 1704 and uses primary and secondary source material in three languages to explain why it went as it did.

2009

	The Carrier language: a brief introduction  by William J. Poser 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-45-8. 60 p. ill., map New Publication Announcement. Press Release. Photo at book launch Dec. 9, 2009. This book provides an overview of the Carrier language – where it is spoken, by whom, and what it is like. It is not a reference grammar or a textbook but rather is intended to acquaint the reader with the general character of the language and with some particularly interesting aspects. It is intended to be accessible to the non-specialist reader: secondary school students, college and university students, those interested in local history and culture, tourists, and language buffs. The author has a Doctorate in Linguistics and is currently a Research Consultant to the Yinka Dene Language Institute.
	Aviation North: Flying frontiers in Northern British Columbia by Trelle A. Morrow 2009. ISBN 978-0-921087-43-4. 149 p. Photos. Index. New Publication Announcement.  Photos at book launch, PG Airport. Citizen article. Feb. 2010 Jeanne Clarke local history award article and photos. This volume deals with individuals, corporations and just plain adventurers, who have been involved with aviation around Prince George and beyond. Aviation has formed a part of Prince George life since 1920, because of circumstances occurring in many parts of North America. The community has responded by accommodating the air sojourners with landing strips, essential supplies of all kinds, and a generous hospitality.
click on chapters for full-text	Two-Year Commercial Pilot Diploma Program Feasibility Study compiled by Susan Mooney, CNC Nechako Campus, October 2009 Examines the feasibility of creating and operating a two-year commercial pilot diploma program (updated to "Aviation Diploma Program") through the College of New Caledonia in the community of Vanderhoof BC. 1. Cover and acknowledgements 2. Executive summary 3. Table of contents 4. Feasibility study overview 5. Survey of northern air operators 6. Program structure 7. Technical feasibility 8. Financial, economic feasibility 9. Challenges 10. Conclusion  11. References, abbreviations 12. Appendix I. Survey of Northern Air Operators
click on title for full text	Practice Wisdom in Child Protection Decision Making by Jacqueline F.C. Stokes 2009. Thesis (Doctor of Education), SFU. 205 p. "Child protection practice and decision making is complex. In every day practice, it seems that social workers are using practice wisdom through an integration of objective, procedural knowledge and experiential knowledge. As child protection policy in B.C. refocuses on collaborative practice models, paying attention to the development of self-reflective practice is as important as the ongoing attainment of evidence-based knowledge if social workers are to develop practice wisdom in their decision-making."--p. iv.
click on title for full text	Monumental Transformation: The Story of Prince George's National Historic Monument by J. Kent Sedgwick CNC History Series 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-46-5. 25 p. Photos.  The remarkable story of the national historic monument in Prince George, British Columbia, commemorating the stop-over of the explorer Alexander Mackenzie, on his voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1793.
click on title for full text	The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran by J. Kent Sedgwick CNC History Series 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-48-9. 11 p. Photos Prepared for The Little Rebellion Conference, held in Prince George in March 2002. The conference included a bus tour of places where Bridget worked and played, and this booklet supplies information about the stops on the tour, and provides some historical context to Prince George for participants who were asked to complete a writing assignment based on the information.

2008

	Sternwheelers on the Upper Fraser by Trelle A. Morrow 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-41-0. 116 p. Photos. Index New Publication Announcement - Order Form (CNC) The sternwheeler era was a fascinating period in the history of Central British Columbia. From 1863 to 1921, there were twelve sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Upper Fraser River at varying times. This book addresses aspects of social history relevant to sternwheeler construction and operation on the Upper Fraser. Social contexts in the realm of resource exploitation, railway development and settlement are highlighted. Specific references are made to individuals engaged in sternwheeler transport as owners, operators, or simply as innocent travelers. Trelle Morrow is a retired architect whose life-long philatelic interest has led to research into early mail services, aviation history and now sternwheeler operations on the Upper Fraser River.
	Giscome Chronicle: The rise and demise of a sawmill community in central British Columbia, 1912-1976  by J. Kent Sedgwick CNC History Series 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-39-7. 72 p. Photos. Index Winner of the 2008 Jeanne Clarke Memorial Local History Award New Publication Announcement - Order Form (CNC) This book chronicles the history of the community of Giscome, one of 40 small sawmill towns that flourished for a time along the "East Line," the railway line east of Prince George. Historical geographer Kent Sedgwick presents a timeline of the major events affecting the community, from 1912 to 1976 when the sawmill and town was closed. The book includes b&w photos, and a colour photo section with comparison views of some of the buildings and landscape before and after the townsite closure.
click on title for full text	Pan Am and All That: WWII Aviation in Prince George, British Columbia an interview with Warren Meyer, retired Pan American World Airways pilot compiled by J. Kent Sedgwick for the Prince George Oral History Group CNC Oral History Series 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-37-3. 36 p. Photos. Index. Transcript of an interview with Warren Meyer who has had a long history as a pilot and in aviation and was at the Prince George Airport in World War Two. Also present for the interview were Meyer's friend and fellow flyer Bill Dodge; Tommy Norton, who was a radio operator for the Department of Transport at the Airport in the war; and Trelle Morrow, a retired local architect with an interest in aviation history.

2007

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Reflections on Architects and Architecture in Prince George, 1950-2000 an interview of Trelle A. Morrow, compiled with photographs by J. Kent Sedgwick CNC Oral History Series 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-35-9. 59 p. Colour photos. Index. Order Form  |  2007Morrow-Sedgwick-Photo  |  Citizen newspaper story  |  CBC interview Historical Geographer J. Kent Sedgwick has compiled this fascinating interview with Trelle Morrow. Morrow was a graduate of the UBC School of Architecture, who established a practice in Prince George in 1956 and worked on many local and northern projects until he retired in 1997. Includes colour photographs of some of the buildings he designed, and observations about local buildings and the changing styles in architecture over the years.

2006

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From Broadaxe to Clay Chinking: stories about the pioneers in and around the Prince George area by June A. Chamberland 2006. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-33-5. ISBN-10: 0-921087-33-0 497 p., photos, folded col. maps, index Winner of the 2007 Jeanne Clarke Memorial Local History Award This book is a "who's who" of the pioneer families who settled in the Prince George area in the early 1900's. Based upon 5 years of research and over 100 interviews, it includes an introduction to the land settlement process by Historical Geographer Kent Sedgwick, an introduction to the construction of log buildings that typified the pioneer homestead by the author, over 530 photographs of pioneer families and their buildings, and a number of maps showing settlement. A major work and a valuable reference for local history.

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An Appreciative Inquiry: can re-focusing a community college as a "learning college" enhance cross-departmental collaboration?  by Bill Farr, CNC Dean of Business and Technology. 2006. Royal Roads University. 169 p. "This action research project answers the question, "How might re-focusing as a 'learning college' enhance greater cross-departmental collaboration in the College of New Caledonia?" and the sub-questions, "What is the meaning of a learning college?", and "What organizational changes and/or practices would enhance re-focusing as a learning college?" -- Abstract

2005

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Economic Impact of Public Post-Secondary Education in Prince George, British Columbia by Initiatives Prince George. 2005. 17 p. An assessment of the impact of CNC and UNBC on the local economy.

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Prince George Connector 2005 compiled by Project Friendship Society 2005. 6th ed. 145 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-29-8.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-29-2 Descriptions of local clubs, interest and support groups. Arranged by subject with name index. This edition also includes a section of stories of disabled people who have been "connected" to others in the community by the Project Friendship Society.

2004

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Program Evaluation of Math 030 (ethno-math)  by Catherine McGregor and Peter MacMillan. 2004. 73 p. An assessment of changes made to the College's Math 030 curriculum, to include more aboriginal content.

2003

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Distance Education in Remote Aboriginal Communities: barriers, learning styles and best practices by Bill McMullen and Andreas Rohrbach 2003. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-25-0. ISBN-10: 0-921087-25-X.  115 p. "In this book, we will examine the barriers, learning styles and best practices of distance education courses in a variety of remote Aboriginal communities across Canada. The information provided will benefit those determined to deliver successful distance education courses in other communities."--Executive Summary.

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Oral History of Jim and Margaret McConaghy by David Holm CNC Oral History Series 2003. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-23-6. ISBN-10: 0-921087-23-3. 26 p. In the Fall of 2002, CNC Historian David Holm interviewed Jim and Margaret McConaghy. They own the nine-hole "Links o'Maggie Mae" golf course, plus adjoining farmland and forest along the Shelley Road. In David's words, "I decided to ask them for an interview because they exemplified an early generation of settlers who were short on formal education but long on native intelligence and hard work. The physical and economic imprint they have left on the Prince George area indicates something of their contribution to our history."

2000

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Prince George's Memorable Mayors by Bob Harkins 2000 10 p. Text of a speech delivered on October 7, 1999 Forum 2000 Millennium Series. With supplementary notes from a speech delivered on December 14, 1999 to the PG Estate Planning Council, and information about Bob Harkins Dec. 2000.

1998

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Highlights of Our Lives: a Guide to Creating Writing Circles for Seniors prepared by Maree Thair 1998. 45 p. College of New Caledonia Prepared as a Literacy Project funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Education, Skills and Training, and the Dept. of Human Resources Development Canada, National Literacy Secretariat.

1997

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Writers Young and Old...: Stories coordinated by Maree Thair 1997. 32 p. College of New Caledonia Stories by members of Prince George Seniors' Writing Circles and Fundamental Level English students at the College of New Caledonia.  A National Literacy Secretariat Project.

1995

Israel at Sinai
by J. Allgaier
1995. 34 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-13-7.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-13-6
A two-act play about the exodus of the Israelites to Mount Sinai and their reversion to pagan gods. Allgaier was an English instructor at the College of New Caledonia at the time of writing.

1994

Pride and Punishment
by J. Allgaier
1994. 47 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-09-0.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-09-8
This play presents dramatic highlights from the life of Father Adrien Gabriel Morice (1859-1938), while serving as a missionary to the natives of the Fort St. James area.

1993

 

I Accuse: Translation [click on title for full-text]
Translated by Hans Allgaier, introd. by David Holm.
1993. 38 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-05-2. ISBN-10: 0-921087-05-5.
Translation of the dialogue in the 1941 German film "Ich Klage An" (I Accuse). A scientist whose wife is ill relieves her from her suffering and goes on trial for his act. The film was used to influence popular opinion in Nazi Germany in favour of euthanasia. Viewers of the film in its original German format may wish to follow along with this English translation of the dialogue.

White Paper: Japanese Balloons of World War Two [click on title for full-text]
by Captain Charles A. East
1993. 52 p. paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-07-6.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-07-1
As a Bomb Disposal Officer, East had the unusual assignment of searching out and disarming Japanese "balloon bombs" which appeared in the skies over north-central British Columbia in early 1945. Includes descriptions and photographs of recovered bombs as well as references to other sightings in BC and elsewhere. For more details, click here for a 2-page article from the Prince George Citizen Plus!, Saturday, Feb. 5, 1994, or click on the title to view the full-text.

1992

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Economic Impact of the University of Northern British Columbia on Prince George, Part 1 (Main report) + Part 2 (Appendices)  by Mike Reid, Gordon Enemark and Lisa Rowbotham. 1992. 22 + 40 p. College of New Caledonia.

1991

Philosopher and Barbarian
by J. Allgaier
1991. 52 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-40-3.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-40-3
A chronicle play of the last years of Roman civilization, in six scenes. Reviewed by Northrop Frye as "... a very thoughtful, readable, and rewarding piece." Allgaier was an English instructor at the College of New Caledonia at the time of writing.

See You at the Ex: The First 75 Years of the Prince George Exhibition
By Lois Rush
1991. 175 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-42-7.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-42-X
An entertaining and well-researched account of the Fall Fair and its importance to the local community, since it began in 1912.

1990

Index to the Cariboo Sentinel Newspaper, 1865-1875
Compiled by K. Glass and J. Logan
1990. 64 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-14-4.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-14-4
The Cariboo Sentinel stands almost unrivalled as the key source of historical information about one of Canada's most significant gold rushes, in Barkerville and the greater Cariboo region. This is an index of major topics covered in the newspaper. A useful addition, particularly for libraries that have the newspaper on microfilm.

1989

Sa Ts'e: Historical Perspectives on Northern B.C.
Edited by Thomas Thorner
1989. 584 p. hardcover. comprehensive index. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-10-6.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-10-1
A selection of articles on major aspects of the history of northern British Columbia. This book was designed to serve as a text for the College's local history program.  

1988

click on title for full text	The Origins of the College of New Caledonia by Ann Howard CNC Commemorative History Series, Vol. 1 1988. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-02-1. ISBN-10: 0-921087-02-0.  16 p. Describes how community colleges developed in BC and how CNC came into being, with the help of regional school districts and political support.
click at right for selections in full text	Reminiscences 1968-1978 compiled by Ann Howard CNC Commemorative History Series, Vol. 2 1988. ISBN-10: 0-921087-04-7. vi, 361 p. Includes interviews with College of New Caledonia Council members, faculty, and community members who played a role in getting the College established. Selections: p.1-9. Dr. A.W. Mooney.

1985

Index to Prince George Newspapers, 1909-1923
Compiled by Brian Greengrass
1985. 149 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-00-7. ISBN-10: 0-921087-00-4.
A valuable reference, especially for libraries that have the microfilm of these early newspapers: Fort George Herald, Fort George Times, Prince George Star, Prince George Herald, Prince George Post, Prince George Leader. 

1982

Index to Minutes of Meetings, 1915-1979 - Prince George Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce
Compiled by Katherine Plett
1982. 308 p. coil-bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-08-3. ISBN-10: 0-921087-08-X.
An index to the 6-volume set of minutes of the Fort George and Prince George Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce. 

1981

Issues in Townsite Development
Compiled and edited by Dorryce Smelts
1981. 134 p. hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-24-3.  ISBN-10: 0-921087-24-1
An interesting collection of source documents describing government and railway involvement in the incorporation of the City of Prince George in 1914-1915.

Baldy Hughes, by Lieutenant-Colonel W.R. Scott.

1981. 84 p. hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-921087-26-7. ISBN-10: 0-921087-26-8.
"Baldy Who?" Baldy Hughes was unquestionably the most colourful name of all Canadian Forces Stations, and the only station named for an individual. This book describes how the land south of Prince George was acquired for the Station, and some of the rich history of the area. An important record, written while the base was still in operatin. It was closed on March 31, 1988.

Quick Index by Author/Title

Author		Title
Allgaier 1991   Allgaier 1993   Allgaier 1994   Allgaier 1995   Chamberland    Clare   East   Farr   Glass   Greengrass   Harkins   Holm   Howard   McGregor   McMullen  Mooney-Pilot   Morrow-Aviation   Morrow-Reflections   Morrow-Sternwheelers   Plett   Poser   Reid   Rush   Scott   Sedgwick-Giscome   Sedgwick-Monumental   Sedgwick-PanAm   Sedgwick-PG Places of Bridget Moran   Sedgwick-Reflections   Smelts   Stokes   Thair 1997   Thair 1998   Thorner		Appreciative Inquiry    Attack and Defense, Landau   Aviation North   Baldy Hughes   Distance Education   Broadaxe   Carrier Language   Economic Impact Post-Secondary   Economic Impact UNBC   Ethno-math   Giscome Chronicle   Highlights of Our Lives   I Accuse   Index to Cariboo Sentinel   Index to Minutes BoT CofC   Index to PG Newspapers   Israel at Sinai   Issues in Townsite Development   Monumental Transformation    Oral History McConaghy   Origins of CNC   Pan Am and all that   PG Connector   PG Mayors    PG Places of Bridget Moran   Philosopher and Barbarian    Practice wisdom   Pride and Punishment   Reflections on Architects   Sa Ts'e   See You at the Ex   Sternwheelers   Two-Year Commercial Pilot Study    White Paper   Writers Young and Old

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