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  Babble On - A Drug Memoir

  Andrew Brobyn

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  A mid-level drug trafficker and self-proclaimed low-life with a big vocabulary comes to terms with his actions and his mental health. 
   
   
   
  Andrew Brobyn's relationship was in shambles before he took the terrible acid that sent him on an almost decade-long journey seeking redemption. His immediate plans following university were to liquidate his illicit assets, sell his client list, pack up shop, and retire to his parents' home in Toronto, while he figured out what to do with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a quarter million in cash. As his drug use and bipolar disorder spiral, his situation gets stranger and stranger, taking him from his university campus to strip clubs, psych wards, and the slammer. 
   
   
   
  Equal parts hilarious and terrifying, Babble On is a psycho-philosophical memoir that tracks Brobyn as he navigates the consequences of his eccentric choices and struggles with profound ambivalence toward his own health and well-being.

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  The Court of Last Resort - The...

  Erle Stanley Gardner

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  Edgar Award Winner: True stories of miscarriages of justice, legal battles, and landmark reversals, by the creator of Perry Mason.    In 1945, Erle Stanley Gardner, noted attorney and author of the popular Perry Mason mysteries, was contacted by an overwhelmed California public defender who believed his doomed client was innocent. William Marvin Lindley had been convicted of the rape and murder of a young girl along the banks of the Yuba River, and was awaiting execution at San Quentin. After reviewing the case, Gardner agreed to help—it seemed the fate of the “Red-Headed Killer” hinged on the testimony of a colorblind witness.   Gardner’s intervention sparked the Court of Last Resort. The Innocence Project of its day, this ambitious and ultimately successful undertaking was devoted to investigating, reviewing, and reversing wrongful convictions owing to poor legal representation, prosecutorial abuses, biased police activity, bench corruption, unreliable witnesses, and careless forensic-evidence testimony. The crimes: rape, murder, kidnapping, and manslaughter. The prisoners: underprivileged and vulnerable men wrongly convicted and condemned to life sentences or death row with only one hope—the devotion of Erle Stanley Gardner and the Court of Last Resort.   Featuring Gardner’s most damning cases of injustice from across the country, The Court of Last Resort won the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime. Originating as a monthly column in Argosy magazine, it was produced as a dramatized court TV show for NBC.  

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  Klaus-Dieter John - Hope in the...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  It was totally dark. The lights in the city were turned off, and there were no street lamps, no neon signs, and no extra glow in shop windows. Klaus noticed that theirs was the only car on the road. How would they slip by the checkpoint? Klaus glanced at his wife Tina, whose eyes were shut in prayer. Suddenly he heard a thunderous crash, then saw a bright flash of light. Klaus-Dieter John (1960-) dreamed of becoming a medical missionary in the developing world. He would do whatever it took -- study in top universities and practice surgery in remote and dangerous places -- to reach his goal of providing health care for people who needed it most. Dr. John's seemingly impossible vision of Diospi-Suyana, a world-class hospital for impoverished Peruvians deep in the Andes Mountains, was blessed by God to the end. Despite challenges in fund-raising, construction, moving his family from Germany, and countless roadblocks, Klaus's dream was finally realized, bringing hope in a land loved by God.

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  Know about "thomas aquinas" - a...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small copy of introduction of the book: Welcome to the captivating journey into the life and wisdom of one of history's most illustrious minds, Thomas Aquinas. In this captivating exploration, we will delve into the life, thoughts, and enduring legacy of a man who left an indelible mark on the worlds of philosophy and theology. With simplicity as our guiding principle, we will unravel the complex ideas of this medieval philosopher and theologian, making them accessible to all. Thomas Aquinas, a towering figure of the medieval period, was born into a world quite different from our own. A time marked by chivalry, castles, and the echo of Gregorian chants, it was a world where faith and reason intertwined in fascinating ways. As we embark on this journey, we shall peel back the layers of history to reveal the tapestry of events that shaped his life. 
  Our voyage begins with a glimpse into his early years. We'll explore the roots of his noble lineage and the formative experiences that laid the foundation for his intellectual pursuits. From there, we'll traverse through the medieval landscape, immersing ourselves in the ambiance that nurtured young Thomas. The momentous decision to join the Dominican Order will be our next port of call. We shall witness the courageous step that set him on a path of religious devotion and scholarly inquiry. His journey through the halls of academia, particularly the University of Paris, will shed light on the rich intellectual milieu of his time.

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  The Education of Augie Merasty

  Joseph Auguste Merasty, David...

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  Named the fourth most important “Book of the Year” by the National Post in 2015 and voted “One Book/One Province” in Saskatchewan for 2017, The Education of Augie Merasty launched on the front page of The Globe and Mail to become a national bestseller and an instant classic.
  		 
  A courageous and intimate memoir, The Education of Augie Merasty is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation. 
  A retired fisherman and trapper who sometimes lived rough on the streets, Augie Merasty was one of an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children who were taken from their families and sent to government-funded, church-run schools, where they were subjected to a policy of aggressive assimilation.
  		 
  As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse. 
  But even as he looks back on this painful part of his childhood, Merasty's sense of humour and warm voice shine through. 
  “In this book I have seen horror through eyes of a child.” — James Daschuk, author of Clearing the Plains
  		 
  “A story in which our entire nation has an obscure and dark complicity.” — David Carpenter, co-author of The Education of Augie Merasty and author of The Gold and other books
  		 
  Bespeak Audio Editions brings Canadian voices to the world with audiobook editions of some of the country’s greatest works of literature, performed by Canadian actors.

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  Pickles and Milhous Fly Again -...

  Eric Litsky

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  “What do you say to a guy in his underwear? Outside of his apartment. Holding an oversized bird cage with two chirping parakeets? 
  That guy was me. Here’s what happened…” 
  So begins the third installment of true life short stories from master comedic storyteller,  Eric Litsky.   
  From rollicking good times, to the shenanigans of a young boy, to poignant moments that stay with you for life, you’ll laugh out loud and feel like you’re right there - in equal trouble or trepidation, laughter or love, all depending on the captured moment. 
  Most of us go through life with our little mishaps and anecdotes. Few of us can recall and captivate an audience with their re-tell like Litsky can.  
  Pick up this book today and read something that will make you smile. 
  Litsky is also the author of Harry Would be So Proud and Frying Pork Chops Naked.

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