Books
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Books | March 10th 2010
Illustrating the fine lines of mental illness
Mental illness is one of the few social taboos that is still completely ignored, misrepresented, or flat-out denied by much of the Western world. Von Allan experienced the toll mental illness can take firsthand – his mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia when he was 11. more »
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Books | February 24th 2010
An Unexpected Break in the Weather
An Unexpected Break in the Weather is the story of two women, Gertrude and Mildred, and the hardships and life-changing decisions that come with old age. more »
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Books | February 10th 2010
The Finger’s Twist
Between the long arm of the law and the seedy bowels of the underworld lies a grey area that a few choose to follow. It is a place where lawyers cut dubious deals, politicians get special bonuses and police put spins on their investigations. more »
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Books | November 18th 2009
I Drink for a Reason
Never mind that some people criticized him for appearing in the 2007 live-action adaptation of Alvin and the Chipmunks, David Cross has had an amazing career so far and will no doubt be remembered as one of the best comics of his generation. more »
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Books | November 13th 2009
The Scavengers’ Manifesto
Mass consumption is an unsustainable practice. The earth upon which we live will not be able to absorb the waste we so callously throw its way. more »
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Books | November 4th 2009
Come Walk With Me
If you went to junior high in Winnipeg, chances are you’ve read In Search of April Raintree and likely still remember it to this day. Beatrice Mosionier has vividly depicted the image of April and Cheryl’s plight, attempting to maintain their Native American pride while facing real-life problems as they try to survive. more »
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Books | October 21st 2009
Life in the Wrong Lane: Why Journalists Go in When Everyone Else Wants Out
Life in the Wrong Lane chronicles the turbulent professional life of television journalist Greg Dobbs. This compilation of recollections by the long-time television correspondent encompasses a lifetime spent traveling towards and immersing oneself within dangerous situations. As Dobbs himself points out, foreign correspondence consistently requires the willingness to approach and detail unseemly situations which would cause most people to escape rather than draw near. more »
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Books | October 14th 2009
The Players - Margaret Sweatman
Two French explorers arrive in court to charm two ships from the English King. The rest, as they say, is history … or perhaps not. more »
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Books | October 7th 2009
Pale Blue Hope: Death and Life in Asian Peacekeeping
Opening with the words “A prostitute with her legs spread wide” is an effective attention grab if nothing else. more »
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Books | September 30th 2009
Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small
While major labels struggle to come up with a sustainable business model and cope with wavering music sales, indie label Merge Records has defied the odds and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall. more »
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