The Art of the Possible - by Edward Keenan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>We all know what a politician looks like, right? They're old people who wear suits and make long, boring speeches full of indecipherable words. Not so fast! As <i>The Art of the Possible</i> explains, everyone is a politician -- even young people who aren't yet eligible to vote. We all have influence over how politics function. <p/>But what are politics, and why do we need them? This book answers the universal query in nine short chapters that explain everything from why we form societies and the basic types of governments to the power of public opinion, methods of rhetoric, and the reasons why politicians "lie." <p/>Written in an accessible, conversational voice and packed with anecdotes and case studies from across history and around the world, this book helps foster independent thought and curiosity about how a government works -- or doesn't work. Readers will come away equipped with the knowledge they need to understand current events and elections, and maybe even be empowered to civic action themselves. <p/>Informational text features: table of contents, chapters, diagrams, sidebars, in-text definitions of key terms, glossary, index, and sources<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An OLA Best Bet <p/>An excellent and indispensable resource.<br>--<i>Canadian Children's Book News</i> <p/>A highly accessible introduction to politics...a useful addition to most collections.<br> --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Thanks to accessible content that will resonate with most students...this logical, relevant approach, combined with realistic suggestions on how to get involved, makes for an engaging alternative to standardized texts and might just spark some political careers.<br>--<i>Booklist</i> <p/>An optimistically presented introduction to politics.<br> -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>A demystifying resource that encourages readers to take interest and take action.<br>--<i>Publisher's Weekly</i> <p/>Informative and insightful.<br>--<i>Waterloo Region Record</i> <p/>Easy to take to heart, and has the potential to change the way young people see their world.<br>--<i>Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW</i> <p/>Succeeds in conveying a topic often not covered at this grade level...a necessary book. Recommended.<br>--<i>School Library Connection</i> <p/>Easy to understand...examples are very concrete. An ideal entry point for youth...may even serve as inspiration for anyone looking to become more involved.<br>--<i>Resource Links</i> <p/>A great addition to a school curriculum's study of government.<br>--<i>The Calgary Herald</i> <p/>The readability, practical examples and illustrations...present this important material in an appealing format for the target audience. Recommended.<br>--<i>Canadian Review of Materials</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Edward Keenan</b> is a writer working in Toronto. An eight-time National Magazine Award finalist, he was a Senior Editor for <i>Eye Weekly</i> and <i>The Grid</i>, and is now a city politics columnist for the <i>Toronto Star</i>. His first book, <i>Some Great Idea</i>, a study of the political history of Toronto, was published by Coach House Books in 2013. He hosts The Keenan Wire Radio Program weekly on CIUT 89.5 FM. <p/><b>Julie Mclaughlin</b> is a Vancouver-based illustrator whose clients include the <i>National Post</i>, <i>FFWD</i>, <i>Exclaim!</i>, AirBnB, and numerous advertising agencies. She is the illustrator of <i>Why We Live Where We Live</i>.<br>
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