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Mind over matter : hard-won battles on the road to hope / by Tootoo, Jordin,1983-author.; Brunt, Stephen,author.;
"For some hockey players, retirement marks the moment when it's all over. But Jordin Tootoo is not most hockey players. Having inspired millions when he first broke into the league, Tootoo continued to influence people throughout his career--not only through his very public triumph over alcoholism, but also his natural charisma. And now, years after hanging up his skates, he is more committed to doing things the right way and speaking about it to others, whether it's corporate executives or Indigenous youth. But the news of unmarked graves on the grounds of residential schools brought back to life many of the demons that had haunted his family. In a moment of realization that left him rattled and saddened, Tootoo fit the pieces together. The years that were never spoken of. The heavy drinking. The all too predictable violence. His father was a survivor, marked by what he had survived. And, Tootoo realizes, his community is marked in the same way. Its joy too often sapped away by alcoholism, its youth all too often cut down by suicide--as his brother had been. As he travels back to Nunavut to try to speak with his father about what haunts him, he encounters the ghosts of the entire community. Still, as Tootoo says, we are continuously learning and rewriting our story at every step. He has learned from his mistakes and his victories. He has learned from examples of great courage and humility. He has learned from being a father and a husband. And he has learned from his own Inuk traditions, of perseverance and discipline in the face of hardship. Weaving together life's biggest themes with observations and episodes, Jordin shares the kind of wisdom he has had to specialize in--the hard-won kind."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Tootoo, Jordin, 1983-; Fathers and sons.; Hockey players; Inuit hockey players;

The fires of vengeance / by Winter, Evan,author.;
"In order to reclaim her throne and save her people, an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in the second book of this must-read epic fantasy series by breakout author Evan Winter. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attackon the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Queens; Swordsmen;

Jade legacy / by Lee, Fonda,author.;
"Jade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now known and coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides, from traditional forces such as governments, mercenaries, and criminal kingpins, to modern players, including doctors, athletes, and movie studios. As the struggle over the control of jade grows ever larger and more deadly, the Kaul family, and the ancient ways of the Kekonese Green Bones, will never be the same. The Kauls have been battered by war and tragedy. They are plagued by resentments and old wounds as their adversaries are on the ascent and their country is riven by dangerous factions and foreign interference that could destroy the Green Bone way of life altogether. As a new generation arises, the clan's growing empire is in danger of coming apart. The clan must discern allies from enemies, set aside bloody rivalries, and make terrible sacrifices ... but even the unbreakable bonds of blood and loyalty may not be enough to ensure the survival of the Green Bone clans and the nation they are sworn to protect"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Families; Imaginary wars and battles; Jade; Magic;

The Canadians at Vimy, April 1917 : Arleux, April 28, 1917, Fresnoy, May 3, 1917 : a social history and battlefield tour / by Christie, N. M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 100)
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Vimy Ridge, Battle of, 1917; World War, 1914-1918;
© 2000., CEF Books,

The fight of our lives : my time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's battle for democracy, and what it means for the world / by Mendelʹ, I͡Ulii͡a,author.; Levine, Madeline G.,translator.;
In this frank and moving inside account, President Volodymyr Zelenskyys former press secretary tells the story of his improbable rise from popular comedian to the president of Ukraine. Written with the sound of Russian bombs and exploding shells in the background, Iuliia Mendel also details life lived under Russian siege in 2022.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mendelʹ, I͡Ulii͡a.; Zelensky, Volodymyr, 1978-; Ukraine Conflict, 2014-;

The NHL : 100 years of on-ice action and boardroom battles / by Jenish, D'Arcy,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: National Hockey League;

Forgotten victory : First Canadian Army and the cruel winter of 1944-45 / by Zuehlke, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army. Army, First.; Reichswald, Battle of the, Germany, 1945.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;

The last hill : the epic story of a ranger battalion and the battle that defined WWII / by Drury, Bob,author.; Clavin, Tom,1954-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Bob Drury and Tom Clavin's The Last Hill is the incredible untold story of one Ranger battalion's heroism and courage in World War II. They were known as "Rudder's Rangers," the most elite and experienced attack unit the Army had. In December 1944, they would be the spearhead into Germany, taking the war into Hitler's homeland at last. Their colonel was given this objective: Take Hill 400. The second objective: Hold Hill 400. To the last man, if necessary. The battle-hardened battalion had no idea that the German Volks-Grenadiers, who greatly outnumbered the Rangers, had been given the exact same orders. The clash of the two determined forces was one of the bloodiest and costly ones of World War II. Castle Hill, the imposing 400-foot mini-mountain the grunts simply called Hill 400, was the gateway to still-powerful Nazi Germany. Even an entire division had been repulsed by the desperate defenders. The Allies had to have it to drive a dagger into Germany's heart. Hitler had to hold onto it because hidden behind it was the massive army of men and machines poised to smash their way through Allied lines in the Battle of the Bulge. The stalemate could not continue. For Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and his top brass, there was only one solution: Send in the Rangers. After two days, when they were finally relieved, only 16 Rangers remained to stagger down from the top of Hill 400. The Last Hill is filled with unforgettable action and characters-a gripping, finely detailed saga of what the survivors of the battalion would call "our longest day.""--
Subjects: United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 2nd.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;

The Canadians on the Somme, September to November, 1916 : a social history and battlefield tour / by Christie, N. M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-89)
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916; World War, 1914-1918;
© 1999., CEF Books,

This golden flame / by Victoria, Emily.;
Karis awakens an automaton while searching for her brother, who was shipped away when they were orphaned. The Scriptorium who are searching for magic to awaken the automatons for war, begin hunting Karis.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Epic fiction.; Orphans; Imaginary wars and battles; Brothers and sisters;

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