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Wilful blindness : how a network of narcos, tycoons and CCP agents infiltrated the West / by Cooper, Sam,author.; Burton, Charles,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references.In 1982 three of the most powerful men in Asia met in Hong Kong. That day they would decide how Hong Kong would be handed over to the CCP and how Chinese business tycoons Henry Fok and Li Ka-Shing would help Deng Xiaoping realize the CCP's domestic and global ambitions. That meeting would not only change Vancouver but the world. In 'Wilful Blindness', Sam Cooper reveals how BC government officials were aware of and potentially complicit in the resulting dirty money laundering scandal. Cooper is an award-winning Canadian journalist based in Ottawa, ON, cited as one of Canadas top investigative reporters.
Subjects: Criminal investigation; Law enforcement; Organized crime; Transnational crime; Money laundering; Organized crime;
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The midnight bargain / by Polk, C. L.(Chelsea L.),author.;
In a romantic fantasy set in a magical Regency England, a sorceress must balance magic-ending familial duty with her ambition to become her world's first great sorceress.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Magic; Magicians;
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The values compass : what 101 countries teach us about purpose, life, and leadership. by Rai, Mandeep.;
Every day we make decisions based on what we believe in: values that define the ambitions we set, the choices we make, and the relationships we choose. In The Values Compass, Dr. Mandeep Rai shows how the countries of the world epitomize the power of values, provide an ideal guide to help us understand our own, and teach us important lessons about success. From Moroccan compromise to Armenian survival and American entrepreneurship, The Values Compass shows how we can incorporate the values that animate nations into our own lives--seeing ourselves through the eyes of the world, and shedding new light on the opportunities and challenges that define us. The result is an insightful and readable collection that helps us reflect on the values that matter most, last longest, and have the greatest power to create change.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success; SELF-HELP / Motivational; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;
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Climb your mountain : everyday lessons from an extraordinary life / by Fiennes, Ranulph,Sir,1944-author.;
"'Life is too short to waste time on second-class ambitions. Go for the big ones.' Now in his late seventies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back on a lifetime of exploration, and draws powerful, inspiring lessons that we can all use when faced by the tribulations of everyday life. Having crossed both Polar ice caps on foot, climbed Everest and the Eiger, served in the SAS and circumnavigated the world along its polar axis--a 53,000 mile odyssey that has never been repeated--'Ran' looks back from the summit of an incredible life and teaches us how to: lLearn self-discipline, and master fear; plan for success, and make your own luck; learn from failure and strive to succeed; keep going, whatever life throws at you"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Fiennes, Ranulph, Sir, 1944-; Explorers;
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Give me your hand [sound recording] / by Abbott, Megan E.,1971-author.; Cannon, Chloe,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Chloe Cannon.Kit Owens harbored only modest ambitions for herself when the mysterious Diane Fleming appeared in her high school chemistry class. But Diane's academic brilliance lit a fire in Kit, and the two developed an unlikely friendship ... until Diane shared a secret that changed everything between them. More than a decade later, Kit thinks she's put Diane behind her forever, and she's begun to fulfill the scientific dreams Diane awakened in her. But the past comes roaring back when she discovers that Diane is her competition for a position both women covet: taking part in groundbreaking new research led by their idol. Soon enough, the two former friends find themselves locked in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that threatens to destroy them.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Secrecy; Women scientists; Female friendship;
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The Gucci Mane guide to greatness / by Gucci Mane,1980-author.; Baker, Soren,1975-author.;
From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness--an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane's secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement. In this inspiring follow up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distills the legend's timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime, and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus, and hard-work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inward and upward to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Gucci Mane, 1980-; Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.; Wealth.; Conduct of life.;
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The greatest showman [videorecording] / by Zendaya,1996-actor.; Gracey, Michael(Film director),film director.; Bicks, Jenny,screenwriter.; Condon, Bill,1955-screenwriter.; Efron, Zac,actor.; Jackman, Hugh,actor.; Williams, Michelle,1980-actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film director.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.;
Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya.Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, the musical tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Feature films.; Musical films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891; Circus owners; Circus performers;
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The greatest showman [videorecording] / by Zendaya,1996-actor.; Gracey, Michael(Film director),film director.; Bicks, Jenny,screenwriter.; Condon, Bill,1955-screenwriter.; Efron, Zac,actor.; Jackman, Hugh,actor.; Williams, Michelle,1980-actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film director.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.;
Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya.Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, the musical tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 DVS, Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Feature films.; Musical films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891; Circus owners; Circus performers;
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Sins of survivors / by McClean, Joe,author.; Underwood, Blair,contributor.;
"In 1908 Alabama, precocious young Benjamin Carter brings deadly consequences down upon his father's head when he dares to use a white drinking fountain instead of the 'colored' one. With his fierce and protective older brother Jasper, Ben escapes Alabama, joining the Great Migration to Black Bottom, Detroit's flourishing Black neighborhood. There, the brothers rise from the ashes to become kingpins of this new community, owning businesses, playing politics, and diving into Detroit's violent criminal underbelly. Through their wit and grit, Ben and Jasper establish the Carter dynasty, securing a prosperous future for their families. But heavy are the heads that wear the crowns. Seeing their children come of age--young men and women fueled by ambitions of their own--the brothers clash over which direction to steer the Carter empire"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Noir fiction.; Novels.; African American business enterprises; African American families; African Americans; Organized crime;
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The fury of the gods / by Gwynne, John,1968-author.;
"The final battle for the fate of Vigrid approaches ... Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from without and within. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reigning in the ferocity of a wolf god. As Biórr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Guðvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa's favor and further his own ambitions. All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle-a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world and bear witness to the true fury of the gods"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Dragons; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Soldiers;
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