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Truth be told : my journey through life and the law / by McLachlin, Beverley,1943-author.;
"Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, offers an intimate and revealing look at her life and shares her insights into the most pressing legal and social questions we face today. As a young girl, Beverley McLachlin's world was often full of wonder--at the expansive Prairie vistas around her, at the stories she discovered in the books at her local library, and at the diverse people who passed through her parents' door. While her family was poor, their lives were rich in the ways that mattered most. Even at a young age, she had an innate sense of justice, which was reinforced by the lessons her parents taught her: Everyone deserves dignity. All people are equal. Those who work hard reap the rewards. Willful, spirited, and unusually intelligent, she discovered in Pincher Creek an extraordinary tapestry of people and perspectives that informed her worldview going forward. Still, life in the rural Prairies was lonely, and gaining access to education--especially for girls--wasn't always easy. As a young woman, McLachlin moved to Edmonton to pursue a degree in philosophy. There, she discovered her passion lay not in the ivory towers of academia, but in the real world, solving problems directly related to the lives of the people around her. And in the law, she found the tools to do exactly that. She soon realized, though, that the world was not always willing to accept her. In her early years as an articling student and lawyer, she encountered sexism, exclusion, and old boys' clubs at every turn. And outside the courtroom, personal loss and tragedies struck close to home. Nonetheless, McLachlin was determined to prove her worth, and her love of the law and the pursuit of justice pulled her through the darkest moments. McLachlin's meteoric rise through the courts soon found her serving on the highest court in the country, becoming the first woman to be named Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. She rapidly distinguished herself as a judge of renown, one who was never afraid to take on morally complex or charged debates. Over the next eighteen years, McLachlin presided over the most prominent cases in the country--involving Charter challenges, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia. One judgment at a time, she laid down a legal legacy that proved that fairness and justice were not luxuries of the powerful but rather obligations owed to each and every one of us. With warmth, honesty, and deep wisdom, McLachlin invites us into her legal and personal life--into the hopes and doubts, the triumphs and losses on and off the bench. Through it all, her constant faith in justice remained her true north. In an age of division and uncertainty, McLachlin's memoir is a reminder that justice and the rule of law remain our best hope for a progressive and bright future."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; McLachlin, Beverley, 1943-; Canada. Supreme Court.; Judges;
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Empty spaces / by Abel, Jordan,1985-author.;
Re-imagining James Fenimore Coopers 19th-century text 'The Last of the Mohicans' from the contemporary perspective of an urban Nisgaa person whose relationship to land and traditional knowledge was severed by colonial violence, Jordan Abel's 'Empty Spaces' explores what it means to be Indigenous without access to familial territory and complicates popular understandings about Indigenous storytelling. Abel is a queer Nisgaa writer from Vancouver, BC.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Ethnicity; Identity (Psychology); Indigenous peoples; Nature;
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Dracula, my love : the secret journals of Mina Harker : a novel / by James, Syrie.;
"Bestselling author Syrie James has crafted her most powerful tale yet in this amazingly written retelling of Dracula from Mina Harker's perspective. Perfect for anyone who loves vampires--and there are millions of readers out there who do--this novel deftly unveils Mina's story, a woman falling into into a forbidden, dangerous love and whose powerful emotions are subdued by the restrictions of her time"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Love stories.; Dracula, Count (Fictitious character); Vampires; Young women;
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Downsizing [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Payne, Alexander,1961-film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Johnson, Mark,1945 December 27-film producer.; Taylor, Jim,1962-screenwriter,film producer.; Chau, Hong,actor.; Damon, Matt,actor.; Egeberg, Ingjerd,actor.; Kier, Udo,actor.; Lassgård, Rolf,1955-actor.; Sudeikis, Jason,actor.; Waltz, Christopher,actor.; Wiig, Kristen,1973-actor.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher,presenter.; Ad Hominem Enterprises (Firm),production company.; Gran Via Productions,production company.;
Editor, Kevin Tent ; director of photography, Phedon Papamichael.Matt Damon, Christopher Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Udo Kier, Rolf Lassgard, Ingjerd Egeberg.When scientists find a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul Safrane and his wife Audrey decide to ditch their stressed out lives in order to get small and live large in a luxurious downsized community. Filled with life-changing adventures and endless possibilities, Leisureland offers more than riches, as Paul discovers a whole new world and realizes that we are meant for something bigger.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Feature films.; Human experimentation in medicine; Body size; Self-realization;
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First man [videorecording] / by Abbott, Christopher,1986-actor.; Bowen, Marty,film producer.; Chandler, Kyle,actor.; Chazelle, Damien,1985-film director,film producer.; Clarke, Jason,1969-actor.; Cross, Tom(Film editor),editor of moving image work.; Foy, Claire,1984-actor.; Godfrey, Nick,film producer.; Gosling, Ryan,1980-actor.; Hinds, Ciarán,1953-actor.; Hurwitz, Justin,composer (expression); Klausner, Isaac,1983-film producer.; Sandgren, Linus,director of photography.; Schreiber, Pablo,actor.; Singer, Josh,screenwriter.; Stoll, Corey,1976-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Hansen, James R.First man.; Dreamworks Pictures,presenter.; Temple Hill Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Universal Pictures Company,presenter.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Wan mei shi jie (Beijing) ying shi wen hua you xian gong si,presenter.;
Music by Justin Hurwitz ; film editor, Tom Cross ; director of photography, Linus Sandgren.Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Christopher Abbott, Ciaran Hinds, Paul Schreiber.The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong's perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost, on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself; of one of the most dangerous missions in history.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Project Apollo (U.S.); Astronauts; Space flight to the moon;
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Quarantine quilts : creativity in the midst of chaos / by Sider, Sandra,1949-author.; Cox, Meg,writer of foreword.;
Learn how our creative development is shaped by experiences that isolate us from other people. The insightful words of 97 contemporary quilt artists combine with evocative photos of their quarantine creations during the COVID-19 pandemic's first months. Giving us a fascinating perspective, these visual and personal stories of concerns, despairs, and ideas can help connect our own experiences with pandemic to the larger world of creativity.
Subjects: Art quilts.; Quilting.; Quiltmakers.; Quilts; COVID-19 (Disease);
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Andor. [videorecording] / by Caron, Benjamin,television director.; Gilroy, Tony,creator.; Luna, Diego,1979-actor.; Skarsgård, Stellan,actor.; Soller, Kyle,1983-actor.; White, Susanna,television director.; Lucasfilm, Ltd.,production company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Stellan Skarsgard, Genevieve O'reilly, Denise Gough, Adria Arjona.Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor's journey to discover the diference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It's an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic wide screen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Science fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Criminal behavior; Insurgency; Heroes; Extraterrestrial beings; Interplanetary voyages; Interstellar travel; Life on other planets;
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Unsettled : what climate science tells us, what it doesn't, and why it matters / by Koonin, Steven E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.
Subjects: Informational works.; Climatic changes; Climatology; Global warming;
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Information literacy and fake news / by Dakers, Diane.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective, sources of news, as well as bias and objectivity to help readers make informed choices about the accuracy of news and information. Readers will gain an understanding of what journalism is and how the medium can shape the message being presented"--Provided by publisher.Guided reading: X.LSC
Subjects: Fake news; Information literacy; Journalism;
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The dovekeepers [videorecording] / by Brosnahan, Rachel,actor.; Neill, Sam,actor.; Pablo, Cote de,1979-actor.; Prescott, Kathryn,actor.; Simoneau, Yves,television director.; Television adaptation of (work):Hoffman, Alice.Dovekeepers.Videorecording.; CBS Broadcasting Inc.,broadcaster.; CBS DVD (Firm),publisher.; Paramount Home Media Distribution,film distributor.;
Cote De Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan, Kathryn Prescott, Sam Neill, Diego Boneta, Jonas Armstrong, Andrei Claude.Based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The series recounts the events from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique back stories, but a common bond for survival.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Female friendship; Historical television programs.; Identity (Psychology); Jews; Man-woman relationships; Religious television programs.; Television mini-series.; Women;
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