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The duel : Diefenbaker, Pearson and the making of modern Canada / by Ibbitson, John,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."One of Canada's foremost authors and journalists offers a gripping account of the contest between John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson, two prime ministers who fought each other relentlessly, but who between them created today's Canada. John Diefenbaker has been unfairly treated by history. Although he wrestled with personal demons, his governments launched major reforms in public health care, law reform and immigration. On his watch, First Nations on reserve obtained the right to vote and the federal government began to open up the North. He established Canada as a leader in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and took the first steps in making Canada a leader in the fight against nuclear proliferation. And Diefenbaker's Bill of Rights laid the groundwork for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He set in motion many of the achievements credited to his successor, Lester B. Pearson. Pearson, in turn, gave coherence to Diefenbaker's piecemeal reforms. He also pushed Parliament to adopt a new, and now much-loved, Canadian flag against Diefenbaker's fierce opposition. Pearson understood that if Canada were to be taken seriously as a nation, it must develop a stronger sense of self. Pearson was superbly prepared for the role of prime minister: decades of experience at External Affairs, respected by leaders from Washington to Delhi to Beijing, the only Canadian to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. Diefenbaker was the better politician, though. If Pearson walked with ease in the halls of power, Diefenbaker connected with the farmers and small-town merchants and others left outside the inner circles. Diefenbaker was one of the great orators of Canadian political life; Pearson spoke with a slight lisp. Diefenbaker was the first to get his name in the papers, as a crusading attorney: Diefenbaker for the Defence, champion of the little man. But he struggled as a politician, losing five elections before making it into the House of Commons, and becoming as estranged from the party elites as he was from the Liberals, until his ascension to the Progressive Conservative leadership in 1956 through a freakish political accident. As a young university professor, Pearson caught the attention of the powerful men who were shaping Canada's first true department of foreign affairs, rising to prominence as the helpful fixer, the man both sides trusted, the embodiment of a new country that had earned its place through war in the counsels of the great powers: ambassador, undersecretary, minister, peacemaker. Everyone knew he was destined to be prime minister. But in 1957, destiny took a detour. Then they faced each other, Diefenbaker v Pearson, across the House of Commons, leaders of their parties, each determined to wrest and hold power, in a decade-long contest that would shake and shape the country. Here is a tale of two men, children of Victoria, who led Canada into the atomic age: each the product of his past, each more like the other than either would ever admit, fighting each other relentlessly while together forging the Canada we live in today. To understand our times, we must first understand theirs"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979.; Pearson, Lester B.; Prime ministers;

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Trouble [videorecording] / by Rebeck, Theresa,film director,film producer,screenwriter.; Dengiz, Rachel,film producer.; Buck, Julie,1974-film producer.; Bashoff, Jaclyn,film producer.; Burger, Rob,composer.; Shaw, Sara,editor of moving image work.; Voros, Christina,director of photography.; Huston, Anjelica,actor.; Pullman, Bill,actor.; Morse, David,1953-actor.; Stiles, Julia,1981-actor.; Slendro Media Limited,production company.; Washington Square Films,production company.; Sterling Place Pictures,production company.; Great Point Media,presenter.; Universal Pictures (Firm),publisher.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;

Music, Rob Burger ; Editor, Sara Shaw ; director of photography, Christina Voros.Anjelica Huston, Bill Pullman, David Morse, Julia Stiles."Middle-aged siblings feud over possession of their father's estate in this sibling rivalry dramatic comedy."--Imdb.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; region 1 ; NTSC ; widescreen (16:9, 1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Comedy films.; Brothers and sisters; Families; Real property;

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Parks and recreation. [videorecording] : the farewell season / by Offerman, Nick,1970-actor.; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-actor.; Poehler, Amy,1971-actor.; Pratt, Chris,1979-actor.; NBC Entertainment (Firm),presenter.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Disc 1. 2017 -- Ron and Jammy -- William Henry Harrison -- Leslie and Ron -- Gryzzlbox -- Save J.J.'s -- Donna and Joe.Disc 2. Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer goes to Washington -- Pie-Mary -- The Johnny Karate super awesome musical explosion show -- Two funerals -- One last ride [Finale - 2 episodes in 1].Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe.Get ready to say goodbye to Leslie Knope, the world's most dedicated government employee. The year is 2017, and Leslie's life has changed dramatically: she's now the mother of triplets and works for the National Parks Department, but, most shockingly, has become sworn enemies with her former friend and mentor, Ron Swanson. Join Leslie's final acts of determination (and sometimes desperation) to make Pawnee, "the greatest town in America," even better.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Local government; Local officials and employees; Recreation agencies; Small cities; Television comedies.;

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Ray [videorecording (DVD)] / by Hackford, Taylor,1945; Foxx, Jami; Washington, Kerry,1977; King, Regin; Powell, Clifton; Lennix, Harry J; Edelman, Pawel,1958; Armstrong, Crai; Charles, Ray,1930-200; Universal Pictures (Firm; Universal Studios Home Video (Firm;

Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; art director, Scott Plauche ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music, Craig Armstrong, Ray Charles ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, Stephen Altman ; visual effects, Chad Dombrova.Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Bokeem Woodbine, Aunjanue Ellis, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders.Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layers, double-sided.

Subjects: Charles, Ray, 1930-; Blind entertainers; Feature film; Biographical film; Musical film;

© c2005., Universal ; Distributed by Universal Studios Canada,

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Safe house [videorecording] / by Arnezeder, Nora,1988-; Blades, Rubén.; Espinosa, Daniel,1977-; Farmiga, Vera.; Gleeson, Brendan.; Guggenheim, David.; Patrick, Robert,1958-; Reynolds, Ryan.; Shepard, Sam,1943-; Stuber, Scott.; Washington, Denzel,1954-; Bluegrass Films (Firm); Relativity Media.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);

Camera, Oliver Wood ; production design, Brigitte Broch ; editor, Richard Pearson ; music, Ramin Djawadi.Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, Ruben Blades, Nora Arnezeder, Robert Patrick.Tobin Frost, one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During his interrogation, the safe house he's being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries, forcing rookie agent Matt Weston to take the infamous Frost on the run. As the masterful manipulator toys with his reluctant protege, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.

Subjects: United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Action and adventure films.; Criminals; Feature films.; Traitors;

© c2012., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,

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Safe house [videorecording] / by Arnezeder, Nora,1988-; Blades, Rubén.; Espinosa, Daniel,1977-; Farmiga, Vera.; Gleeson, Brendan.; Guggenheim, David.; Patrick, Robert,1958-; Reynolds, Ryan.; Shepard, Sam,1943-; Stuber, Scott.; Washington, Denzel,1954-; Bluegrass Films (Firm); Relativity Media.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);

Camera, Oliver Wood ; production design, Brigitte Broch ; editor, Richard Pearson ; music, Ramin Djawadi.Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, Ruben Blades, Nora Arnezeder, Robert Patrick.Tobin Frost, one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During his interrogation, the safe house he's being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries, forcing rookie agent Matt Weston to take the infamous Frost on the run. As the masterful manipulator toys with his reluctant protege, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.

Subjects: United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Action and adventure films.; Criminals; Feature films.; Traitors;

© c2012., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,

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Parks and recreation. [videorecording]. by Ansari, Aziz,1983-; Jones, Rashida.; Offerman, Nick,1970-; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-; Poehler, Amy,1971-; Pratt, Chris,1979-; Schneider, Paul,1976-; Universal Media Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);

Disc 1. Ms. Knope goes to Washington -- Soda tax -- How a bill becomes a law 00 Sex education -- Halloween surprise -- Ben's parents -- Leslie vs. April.Disc 2. Pawnee commons -- Ron and Diane -- Two parties -- Women in garbage -- Emergency response -- Leslie and Ben.Disc 3. Correspondent's lunch -- Bailout -- Partridge -- Animal control -- Article two -- Jerry's retirement -- Swing vote -- Are you better off?Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Nick Offerman.Leslie Knope (Poehler) takes on new challenges as the newly-elected City Councilwoman of Pawnee, Indiana. She stands her ground for what she believes in and puts up a strong fight, all while balancing her personal relationship with Ben and planning for a wedding. Meanwhile, assistant Andy (Pratt) pursues a career in law enforcement, Ann (Jones) makes a dramatic life decision, and Ron (Offerman) is smitten with a new lady.PG.DVD ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

Subjects: Local government; Recreation agencies; Small cities; Television comedies.;

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BlacKkKlansman [videorecording] / by Baldwin, Alec,1958-actor.; Blum, Jason,film producer.; Driver, Adam,actor.; Grace, Topher,1978-actor.; Harrier, Laura,1990-actor.; Hawkins, Corey,1988-actor.; Lee, Spike,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Mansfield, Raymond,film producer.; McKittrick, Sean,film producer.; Peele, Jordan,1979-screenwriter,film director.; Rabinowitz, David,screenwriter.; Redick, Shaun,film producer.; Stallworth, Ron,author.; Wachtel, Charlie,screenwriter.; Washington, John David,actor.; Wilmont, Kevin,screenwriter.; Focus Features,production company.; Legendary Pictures,production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;

John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Alec Baldwin, Robert John Burke, Isiah Whitlock Jr.From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Biographical films.; Crime films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Stallworth, Ron; Ku Klux Klan (1915- ); African American men; African American detectives; Police; Undercover operations;

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