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The paper trail : to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act / by Clement, Catherine,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act explores a dark yet largely forgotten chapter in Canadian history. The unprecedented law, which targeted only the Chinese community, was in place for a quarter century and remains among the most tragic episodes in the country's history. Yet this story, that left such profound effects on the individuals and families it touched, has been steeped in silence. Almost nothing about this period was shared by those who lived through it. Consequently, within a single generation, the trauma of exclusion was forgotten. This is the first book to explore the human experience of exclusion as revealed through the stories of the lives it touched. The stories in this book reveal haunting tales of tragedy, loss and despair as well as powerful examples of courage, perseverance, and resilience. They chronicle the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times. Many stories are being shared publicly for the first time. An act of collective remembrance and historical reckoning, this book presents an unflinching look at a monumental and shameful chapter in Canada's origin story. The pages offer a reminder of how the wreckage wrought by discrimination and exclusion, can be ignored and yet still ripple through the generations."--
Subjects: Canada.; Chinese; Chinese; Labor policy; Chinese Canadians; Chinese Canadians;
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The ghosts of Eden Park : the bootleg king, the women who pursued him, and the murder that shocked jazz-age America / by Abbott, Karen,1973-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the early days of Prohibition, long before Al Capone became a household name, a German immigrant named George Remus quits practicing law and starts trafficking whiskey. Within two years he's a multi-millionaire. The press calls him "King of the Bootleggers," writing breathless stories about the Gatsby-esque events he and his glamorous second wife, Imogene, host at their Cincinnati mansion, with party favors ranging from diamond jewelry for the men to brand-new Pontiacs for the women. By the summer of 1921, Remus owns 35 percent of all the liquor in the United States. Pioneering prosecutor Mabel Walker Willebrandt is determined to bring him down. Willebrandt's bosses at the U.S. Attorney's office hired her right out of law school, assuming she'd pose no real threat to the cozy relationship they maintain with Remus. Eager to prove them wrong, she dispatches her best investigator, Franklin Dodge, to look into his empire. It's a decision with deadly consequences: with Remus behind bars, Franklin and Imogene begin an affair and plot to ruin him, sparking a bitter feud that soon reaches the highest levels of government-- and that can only end in murder. Combining deep historical research with novelistic flair, THE GHOSTS OF EDEN PARK is the unforgettable, stranger-than-fiction story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur and a long-forgotten heroine, of the excesses and absurdities of the Jazz Age, and of the infinite human capacity to deceive"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Remus, George, 1878-1952; Willebrandt, Mabel Walker, 1889-1963.; Trials (Murder); Uxoricide; Alcohol trafficking;
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Just Cause [videorecording]. by Connery, Sean; Underwood, Blair; Fishburne, Laurence; Capshaw, Kate;
Sean Connery, Blair Underwood, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Capshaw.DVD.CHVRS rating: 14A.A Harvard law professor defends a man on death row for the murder of a young girl. This title has been Repackaged.
Subjects: Suspense.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2009., Warner Bros.,
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Westworld. [videorecording] / by Wood, Evan Rachel,1987-actor.; Hopkins, Anthony,1937-actor.; Wright, Jeffrey,actor.; Harris, Ed,1950-actor.; Barnes, Ben,1981-actor.; Berdal, Ingrid Bolsø,1980-actor.; Collins, Clifton,Jr,actor.; Thompson, Tessa,1983-actor.; Marsden, James,1973-actor.; HBO Films,production company.; HBO Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Evan Rachel Wood, Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Harris, Ben Barnes, Ingrid Bolso Berdal, Clifton Collins Jr., Tessa Thompson, James Marsden.The one-hour drama series is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, not matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged. No rules, no laws, no judgment. Live without limits.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Science fiction television programs.; Artificial intelligence; Androids; Human-robot interaction;
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Speed kills [videorecording] / by Scurfield, Jodi,film director.; Cohen, David Aaron,screenwriter.; Luessenhop, John,screenwriter.; Esposito, Jennifer,1972-actor.; Travolta, John,1954-actor.; Winnick, Katheryn,actor.; Saban Films,presenter.; Fyzz Facility (Firm),production company.; M.O. Pictures,publisher.; Mongrel Media,film distributor.;
Katheryn Winnick, Jennifer Esposito, John Travolta.Multimillionaire speedboat racing champion Ben Aronoff leads a double life that gets him in trouble with drug lords and the law.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Motorboats; Millionaires; Organized crime;
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Swordheart / by Kingfisher, T.,author.;
"Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate ... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her own in-laws ... and the sword itself may prove to be the greatest threat of all"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Heiresses; Housekeepers; Swords; Swordsmen;
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The cat rescuers [videorecording] / by Corey, Claire,on-screen participant.; Fruchtman, Rob,film director.; Green, Tara,on-screen participant.; Lawrence, Steven,film director.; Siet, Stuart,on-screen participant.; 1091 Media,publisher.;
Featuring Claire Corey, Tara Green, Stuart Siet.A dedicated group of people in Brooklyn devote their days and nights to rescuing abandoned or otherwise homeless kittens and cats. Of course, the animals are adorable, but the people are equally inspiring. Their love and commitment to actually making a difference to the lives of these animals and to affecting social change concerning the environment, local laws, and public policy is remarkable.E.DVD-R ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animal welfare; Cat rescue; Human-animal relationships.;
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Flavorama : a guide to unlocking the art and science of flavor / by Johnson, Arielle,1990-author.; Redzepi, René,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Flavor goes way beyond "tasty" or "not tasty." It's sensation, it's chemistry, it's emotion, it's art. And understanding how flavor works is the quickest way to become a better, more creative, and more confident cook. Arielle Johnson is the kind of insatiable learner who explores flavor from every angle, as a scientist, at some of the world's best restaurants, and in her home kitchen. In 'Flavorama', she shares what she's learned with the rest of us, distilling chemistry, sensation, and craft into a few fundamental laws and patterns that are as simple to learn as they are powerful to use.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Flavor.; Flavoring essences.; Food; Taste.;
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Science and math for curious kids : a world of knowledge--from atoms to zoology! / by Baker, Laura.; Huggins-Cooper, Lynn.; Foster, Alex(Illustrator);
Young readers can discover the wonders of science and mathematics with this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color by award-winning illustrator Alex Foster. From ecology to number theory, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science and mathematics that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colorful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects.
Subjects: Science; Mathematics;
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NCIS, Naval Criminal Investigative Service. [videorecording] / by Carroll, Rocky.; Harmon, Mark,1951-; McCallum, David,1933-; Murray, Sean,1977-; Pablo, Cote de,1979-; Weatherly, Michael,1968-; CBS DVD (Firm); CBS Paramount Network Television (Firm); Paramount Pictures, inc.;
Disc 1. Truth or consequences -- Reunion -- The Inside man -- Good cop, bad cop ; disc 2. Code of conduct -- Outlaws and in-laws -- Endgame -- Power down ; disc 3. Child's play -- Faith -- Ignition -- Flesh and blood ; disc 4. Jet lag -- Masquerade -- Jack-knife -- Mother's Day ; disc 5. Double identity -- Jurisdiction -- Guilty pleasure -- Moonlighting -- Obsession ; disc 6. Borderland -- Patriot down -- Rule fifty-one.David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Rocky Carroll, Cote de Pablo, Sean Murray.Focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team of special agents forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, stereo.
Subjects: United States. Naval Criminal Investigative Service; Crime laboratories; Crime scene searches; Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Forensic scientists; Homicide investigation; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., Paramount Pictures,
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