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Wrongfully convicted : guilty pleas, imagined crimes, and what Canada must do to safeguard justice / by Roach, Kent,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A top legal scholar explains Canada's national tragedy of wrongful convictions, how anyone could be caught up in them, and what we can do to safeguard justice. Canada's legal system has a serious problem: a significant number of people are in prison for crimes they didn't commit. There are famous cases of wrongful convictions, such as David Milgaard, Guy Paul Morin, and Donald Marshall Jr., who were all innocent of the murders for which they were found guilty. But there are lesser-known cases that illustrate just how widespread our issues are, and how they put everyone at risk. Kent Roach, law professor, government advisor, and award-winning author, has dedicated his illustrious career to documenting this phenomenon. His work reveals that, yes, some people are found guilty of crimes they didn't commit. But also there are two other kinds of wrongful convictions: people who feel they have no option but to plead guilty, and people convicted of crimes that were imagined by experts or the police that never, in fact, happened. Wrongfully Convicted raises awareness of these issues and makes a compelling case that injustices cannot be solved by DNA exonerations alone. The problems run deeper. But there are solutions, including the creation of a permanent federal commission to evaluate and address wrongful convictions. Kent Roach's research and vast knowledge point to systemic failings in our legal system. But he also outlines changes we can make to ensure a more fair and equitable society. Until we do, many of the wrongfully convicted are still waiting for the promise of justice. It is an issue that affects all Canadians."--
Subjects: False imprisonment; Judicial error;
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Sam & Dave dig a hole / by Barnett, Mac,author.; Bates, Andrew(Andrew S.),narrator.; Klassen, Jon,illustrator.;
3-8.P-3.Accelerated ReaderReading CountsSam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find ... nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Boys; Holes; Humorous stories.; Imagination; Boys; Holes; Imagination; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure.; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories.; JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play.; VOX books.;
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Magic box : a magical story / by Cleminson, Katie.;
On Eva's birthday she receives a very special box. When she climbs inside she becomes a master magician and wishes for a pet named Monty."Ages 3-7"--P. [2] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Boxes; Imagination; Polar bear; Pets;
© 2009., Disney/Hyperion Books,
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The sorcerer of Pyongyang : a novel / by Theroux, Marcel,1968-author.;
When the discovery of The Dungeon Master's Guide draws him into a colorful new world, ten-year-old Jun-su, with the help of an English-speaking teacher, deciphers the rules of this famous role-playing game, which sweeps him away from the harsh reality of a famine-stricken North Korea.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Dungeons and Dragons (Game); Imagination in children;
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Curious George and me / by Platt, Cynthia.; Rey, H. A.(Hans Augusto),1898-1977.; Rey, Margret.;
A huggable plush Curious George doll and a diverse cast of preschoolers step out on amazing imaginary adventures in this photo-illustrated board book with whimsical doodles. Where will your curiosity take you? Will you sail the high seas or explore outer space? With a cuddly Curious George doll by your side, anything is possible! In this padded board book that combines bright crayon doodles and fun photos of kids and Curious George, creative play is the name of the game. Sure to inspire loads of curious fun in preschool readers!Newborn-4.
Subjects: Board books.; Stories in rhyme.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Play; Imagination;
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When my brother gets home / by Lichtenheld, Tom.;
A girl imagines amazing adventures she will have when her brother arrives home.LSC
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Imagination in children;
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48 Grasshopper Estates / by De Waal, Sara,1990-; Medina, Erika.;
A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own? Whether it<U+2019>s a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal<U+2019>s whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it.LSC
Subjects: Imagination; Friendship; Apartment houses;
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Topsy-turvy town / by Melanson, Luc.; Melanson, Luc.Ma drôle de ville.English.;
Subjects: Imaginary places; Imagination; Mothers and sons;
© c2010., Tundra Books,
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Jillian Jiggs / by Gilman, Phoebe,1940-2002.;
Jillian always finds a new game to play despite numerous promises to clean up her room.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Jiggs, Jillian (Fictitious character); Orderliness; Imagination;
© [2004], c1985., Scholastic Canada,
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The 78-story treehouse / by Griffiths, Andy,1961-; Denton, Terry.;
Andy and Terry must get past their differences to save their story ideas from a herd of spy cows.Ages 6-10.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Tree houses; Imagination; Authors; Illustrators;
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