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The Wolfpack : the millennial mobsters who brought chaos and the cartels to the Canadian underworld / by Edwards, Peter,1956-author.; Nájera, Luis(Luis Horacio),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Joined by an award-winning Mexican journalist, leading organized-crime author Peter Edwards reveals the successors to Vito Rizzuto's criminal dominance, a motley assortment of millennial bikers, gangsters and Mafia whose bloody trail of murders and schemes gone wrong led to the arrival on Canada's doorstep of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations: the drug cartels of Mexico. Following the death of Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto in 2013, a group of young criminals rose to fill the vacuum in power on his old turf. Targetting the old guard of Mafia and 'Ndrangheta, still led in many cases by men in their seventies and eighties and steeped in a highly structured, quasi-religious criminal tradition, the newcomers were nothing like their predecessors. The impatient millennials leading this self-styled 'Wolfpack' were organized-crime disruptors who grew up with technology at their fingertips in a socially networked criminal underworld. They're part of Canada's most ethnically diverse generation, and their organization was as inclusive as it is criminal. They shared an overwhelming sense of entitlement, with a self-assuredness that astonished their rivals but left them foolishly exposed to law enforcement, enemies and the force in global crime they were arrogant enough to think they could handle doing business with. The dominant and most violent force in the global narcotics trade through the 2000s, Mexico's Sinaloa and Los Zetas drug cartels, recognized the naivety of their eager new customers up north and invited themselves to Canada to take advantage. In times of chaos and collapsing orders, disruptors rule. But was this new gang the new underworld order, or just the latest challenger in an ongoing upheaval in the wake of Rizzuto's death? The bloody answers are in The Wolfpack."--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Wolfpack Alliance (Gang); Gangs; Organized crime;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Black roots : a beginner's guide to tracing the African American family tree / by Burroughs, Tony,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In Black Roots", Tony Burroughs-who traced his own family back seven generations--addresses the particular obstacles African Americans face in genealogical research, including the legacy of slavery and segregation. Burroughs describes what types of records to look for, where to find them, and how to analyze them. He offers problem-solving techniques, and tips on organizing records, interviewing family members, and writing the history itself.
Subjects: Family histories.; African Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The mistress and the key / by Mezrich, Ben,1969-author.;
'The Mistress and the Key' is the second installment in Ben Mezrich's 'Hailey Gordon and Nick Patterson' thriller series. Benjamin Franklin's mysterious connection to Paul Revere and a cabal of powerful alchemists has been lost to history -- until now. Card shark Hailey Gordon and ex con Nick Patterson -- fresh off uncovering one of the biggest secrets of the Revolutionary War alongside American history professor Adrian Jensen -- now find themselves in Philadelphia, immersed in the history of Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere. The Liberty Bell, Charles Willson Peale's Museum, and the Tomb of The Unknown Revolutionary Soldier are connected to Franklin in amazing ways. The more they discover, the more shocking the implications become. The long buried secrets Hailey and Nick are chasing have previously only been known by a select few, who would prefer to keep it that way. A woman known as The Heiress -- part of a mysterious organization called The Family -- is one of these rare historians. After generations of members have failed before her, The Heiress has been tasked to finally unearth the alchemical secrets Revere and Franklin may have discovered during their lifetimes. And she's not about to let Nick and Hailey get in her way.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Alchemists; Cardsharping; Conspiracy; Ex-convicts;
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The franchise : Toronto Blue Jays : a curated history of the Jays / by Matheson, Keegan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.In The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of Canada's team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Blue Jays' distinctive identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it came to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it will continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come. Jays fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.
Subjects: Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball team);
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Life on earth : the greatest story ever told / by Attenborough, David,1926-author.;
"David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book, fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural world, setting a new benchmark of quality and influencing a generation of nature lovers. Told through an examination of animal and plant life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living things takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today. Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's first publication, David Attenborough has revisited Life on Earth, completely updating and adding to the original text, taking account of modern scientific discoveries from around the globe. He has chosen beautiful, completely new photography, helping to illustrate the book in a much greater way than was possible forty years ago. This special anniversary edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife classic, destined to enthral the generation who saw it when first published and bring it alive for a whole new generation."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: Evolution (Biology); Natural history.;
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Teach yourself visually Microsoft 365 / by McFedries, Paul,author.;
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition is a newly revised edition of the easy-to-use and up-to-date visual walkthrough of Microsoft's ubiquitous office products. It#s the fastest and most efficient way to get up to speed on world-famous apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, offering crystal-clear, high-resolution screenshots that show you exactly how to get things done. Tired of confusing, text-based "instructions" that leave you scratching your head and wondering, "Why didn't that work?" Then grab a copy of TYV Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition for a complete, A-to-Z tour of Microsoft 365 that takes you through how to generate sophisticated documents in Word, crunch numbers in Excel, keep your life organized in Outlook, and build attractive and persuasive presentations in PowerPoint. This book shows you how to master basic, foundational features that have been around for years, as well as cutting-edge new additions to the software--like Microsoft's Copilot AI--that make your job easier and make you more productive. From working with files in the cloud to setting up your own local databases in Access, TYV Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition puts the info, screenshots, and instructions you need at your fingertips.
Subjects: Microsoft Office.; Business; Integrated software.;
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Oath of loyalty / by Mills, Kyle,1966-author.; Flynn, Vince,1966-2013,creator.;
Mitch Rapp confronts a very different kind of killer in the explosive new thriller in Vince Flynn's #1 New York Times bestselling series, written by Kyle Mills. With President Anthony Cook convinced that Mitch Rapp poses a mortal threat to him, CIA Director Irene Kennedy is forced to construct a truce between the two men. The terms are simple: Rapp agrees to leave the country and stay in plain sight for as long as Cook controls the White House. In exchange, the administration agrees not to make any moves against him. This fragile détente holds until Cook's power-hungry security adviser convinces him that Rapp has no intention of honoring their agreement. In an effort to put him on the defensive, they leak the true identity of his partner, Claudia Gould. As Rapp races to neutralize the enemies organizing against her, he discovers that a new generation of assassins is on her trail. A killer known to intelligence agencies only as Legion. The shadowy group has created a business model based on double-blind secrecy. Neither the killer nor the client knows the other's identity. Because of this, Legion can't be called off nor can they afford to fail. No matter how long it takes-weeks, months, years-they won't stand down until their target is dead. Faced with the seemingly impossible task of finding and stopping Legion, Rapp and his people must close ranks against a world that has turned on them.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Political fiction.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; Rapp, Mitch (Fictitious character); United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Assassins; Intelligence officers; Secret societies;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Harry Potter. [electronic resource]. by based on (work):Rowling, J. K.Harry Potter series[electronic resource].; Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family. Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Fantasy violence, mild blood, language, crude humour).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 1-6 player (1-3 player co-op) online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; online play required ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X ; Smart delivery compatible.
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Sports video games.; Potter, Harry (Fictitious character); Weasley, Ron (Fictitious character); Xbox Series X (Video game console); Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization); Magic; Witches; Wizards; Video games.; School sports; Harry Potter Quidditch champions (Game);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Psychonauts. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Alcohol reference, crude humor, fantasy violence, mild language, mild suggestive themes, use of tobacco).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X.
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Platform video games.; Video games.; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Psychics; Spies; Psychonauts 2 (Game);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Assassin's creed. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Experience the story of Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice as he navigates the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad. Through a mysterious, ancient organization known as the Hidden Ones, he will become a deadly Master Assassin and change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, drug reference).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X ; Smart delivery compatible.
Subjects: Roguelike video games.; Third person video games.; Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Assassin's creed Mirage (Game); Assassins; Thieves; Secret societies; Computer adventure games;
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