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  Horseplay - My Time Undercover...

  Norm Boucher

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  Shortlisted for the Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book at the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence! 
   
   
   
  In his first true crime memoir, undercover operator Norm Boucher recounts eight months spent infiltrating Vancouver's heroin scene, a world of paranoia, ripoffs, and violence. It is 1983 and the War on Drugs is intensifying. From his barroom observer's seat, Boucher candidly reveals the lives of heroin addicts who spend each day looking for their next hit. Their dangerous subculture, centered around three gritty hotels on the Granville Strip, becomes Boucher's domain as he attempts both to gain acceptance in a world far removed from his own and to keep himself safe. 
   
   
   
  With Horseplay, decorated RCMP officer Norm Boucher takes listeners back to the assignment that shaped his outlook on the role of criminal law enforcement and the human side of addiction as it collides with the ruthlessness of the drug business.

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  Crypto Investment

  Isidore Weeks

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  Investing in cryptocurrency can offer several potential benefits such as high volatility leading to potentially high returns, increased accessibility and 24/7 trading, and the potential for digital currencies to become widely adopted as a new asset class. Additionally, blockchain technology underlying cryptocurrencies offers secure and transparent transactions. However, it is important to thoroughly research and understand the risks involved before investing, as the market is highly volatile and not backed by any government.

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  Warren Buffett: The Making of an...

  New York Angelo

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  Discover the untold story of Warren Buffett’s rise to becoming one of the greatest investors of all time. The Making of an Investment Legend takes you through the pivotal early years of Buffett’s life, revealing the influences, challenges, and key decisions that shaped his path to financial mastery. 
  From his humble beginnings during the Great Depression to his revolutionary transformation of Berkshire Hathaway, this book explores the milestones that defined Buffett’s journey:Early Ambitions: How an entrepreneurial spirit and lessons from his father, Howard Buffett, laid the foundation for his financial prudence.Education & Mentorship: The profound impact of studying under Benjamin Graham, the "father of value investing," at Columbia University.First Successes: Buffett’s rise through the 1950s and early 1960s with Buffett Partnership Ltd., demonstrating his genius for identifying undervalued opportunities.Lessons Learned: The challenges of activist investing, including the backlash over Dempster Mill Manufacturing, and how they shaped his approach to balancing profits with reputation.Strategic Evolution: The acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway, his partnership with Charlie Munger, and the decision to transform a struggling textile company into a diversified empire. 
  This is the story of how a young man with an insatiable curiosity for finance became a global investment icon. Perfect for aspiring investors, business enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the journey of an extraordinary mind.

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  Extended Summary - The Immortal...

  Library Quick Reading

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY REBECCA SKLOOT 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Henrietta's Life and Legacy 
  The Discovery of HeLa Cells 
  The Scientific Breakthrough 
  The Impact on Medicine 
  The Lacks Family's Struggles 
  Race, Class, and Medical Ethics 
  Rebecca Skloot's Investigation 
  Legal and Ethical Dilemmas 
  Immortality and Human Identity 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot tells the compelling story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951, leading to the creation of the HeLa cell line, one of the most important tools in medical research. The book explores themes of scientific discovery, medical ethics, racism, and the lack of informed consent in the 20th century. It follows Henrietta's family's emotional journey as they uncover the significance of her contribution to science, while highlighting the broader implications of medical exploitation and the need for ethical reform in research practices.

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  Hope for Caregivers - A 42-Day...

  Henri Nouwen

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  "Caregiving is the holy act of the literal laying of hands on another to help and to heal. It requires strength, courage, and commitment to serve another intimately with dignity, respect, and love. The giving of such care, however, gives the one who cares a glimpse into God's priceless kenotic gift to humanity. This beautiful and important devotional based on Nouwen's magnanimous wisdom offers encouragement to those entrusted with caregiving by reminding them that what they are doing plants roots in the eternal—even in the hidden or lonely recesses of servitude, caregivers are seen, they matter, and they are upheld by the right hand of God!" — Carolyn Weber, caregiver, professor of literature, and author of Surprised by Oxford
  Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love.
  Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks—doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.

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  Summary - Nineteen Minutes -...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  NINETEEN MINUTES 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JODI PICOULT 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Day of the Shooting 
  The Impact on Sterling High 
  The Investigation 
  Peter’s Past and Motives 
  The Trial Begins 
  Unraveling the Truth 
  The Fallout in the Community 
  The Verdict 
  Resolution and Reflection 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult is a compelling drama that explores the emotional and social consequences of a high school shooting. The story follows Peter Houghton, a bullied teenager who ultimately takes violent action against his tormentors. Through a series of perspectives, including Peter’s, his classmates, and his family, the novel delves into themes of bullying, isolation, and the impact of trauma. The book examines the complex factors that contribute to such violence, including societal pressures, family dynamics, and personal pain, while highlighting the difficult journey of healing and seeking justice in the aftermath.

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