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Law, Labour, and a Canadian Life in Public Service
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In the realm of labour rights and public service, there are rare individuals who stand out as beacons of justice and positive change. Tim Armstrong is one such exceptional figure… —Radiation Safety Institute of Canada From his quiet beginnings...
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Win-Win Deal Making
Lessons From The Road
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In Win-Win Deal Making: Lessons from the Road, Erik Richer La Flèche, a seasoned lawyer, provides deal making insights learned over four decades while negotiating in jurisdictions as varied as Japan, Indonesia, China, India, Sri Lanka, Laos,...
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Fifty Years from the Basement to the Second Floor
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In Fifty Years from the Basement to the Second Floor, Tom Colbert, former chief of justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, shares his extraordinary life story—a story of resilience, determination, and hope. From his great-great grandmother who,...
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Three Minutes for a Dog
My Life in an Iron Lung
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Contrary to popular belief Polio is not extinct. This is the true story of an indomitable spirit afflicted with unimaginable physical and psychological challenges. Paul Alexander’s life is a saga that started in 1946 and has been profoundly...
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Tales and Torts
Stories of a Country Lawyer
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“The newspaper headline declared in large bold letters: “Shoot Out At High Noon.” Reading the first paragraph of the article disclosed the truth of the old saying, “don’t take a knife to a gun fight.” The man with the knife lay dead on the...
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Case Dismissed
A Biography of Judge Charles J Durham Sr.
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Charles James Durham was born into a Black family during the Great Depression, a time when businesses were forced to shut down, leaving thousands of people without jobs. Families struggled to keep a roof over their heads, and food on their...
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One More Round
Examining a Career in the Combative Courtrooms of America
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It’s been said that the law is a jealous mistress. She’s also irresistibly passionate and unpredictably cruel. In every attorney’s life, there comes a day when it’s no longer possible to keep up with her demands. In her wake comes the dreaded...
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Mǫ́lazha
(Child of a Whiteman)
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Mólazha (Child of a Whiteman) weaves three central tales together to tell the story of Richard I. Hardy, commonly known as Rick, against the backdrop of his ancestors. This is a story of survival and resilience. Rick’s European ancestors started...
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Memories of a Ugandan Refugee
Encounters of Hope From Kampala to Vancouver
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Forced to flee from one’s homeland with only a few suitcases, most would be bitter. However, Memories of a Ugandan Refugee is a story of gratitude for a country that opened its arms to those needing a safe harbour. Within its pages, Jalal Jaffer...
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Denali's Fortunate Son
A Bipolar Journey
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Most professionals believe a Bipolar I diagnosis precludes the stress of a litigation lawyer. Set in the "Golden Heart" of Fairbanks, Alaska, the book is one of faith, hope, adventure and perseverance against the daunting challenges of mental...
