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Devil's bargain : Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the storming of the Presidency
Green, Joshua

"The elevation of Bannon to head Trump's flagging presidential campaign on August 17, 2016, seemed to signal the meltdown of the Republican Party. Bannon was a bomb-throwing pugilist despised by Democrats and Republicans alike. Green shows that, to understand Trump's extraordinary rise and Clinton's fall, you have to weave Trump's story together with Bannon's, or else it doesn't make sense."--Provided by the publisher.

The holistic dog : inside the canine mind, body, spirit, space
Benko, Laura

By delving into dogs' worlds holistically through their mind, body, spirit, and space, Laura Benko delivers a thorough understanding of our canine friends. Readers will gain helpful tips and insights into holistic pet care and learn how to implement them with their own dogs.

Out of concealment : female supernatural beings of Haida Gwaii
Williams-Davidson, Terri-Lynn

"Out of Concealment presents the origin stories of the Haida Nation through the vibrant depiction of its female supernatural beings. Passed on from generation to generation through oral tradition, these stories are important historical narratives that illustrate the Haida's values, customs, rituals, and relationships with the earthly and metaphysical realms. This book features over thirty full-colour surreal photo collages by Haida artist, performer, and activist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson. Each image is accompanied by insightful, reflective text describing the being's place in Haida mythology. Out of Concealment encourages readers to see the feminine in the powerful land and seascapes of Haida Gwaii, through a worldview where the environment is worthy of respect, not to be dominated or exploited."--Provided by publisher.

Run, hide, repeat : a memoir of a fugitive childhood
Dakin, Pauline

Pauline Dakin, a well-known CBC journalist, spent her childhood on the run. Many years later, her mother finally revealed they'd been running from the Mafia. But the truth was even more bizarre. Gradually, Dakin puts her journalistic training to work and discovers that the Mafia threat was actually an elaborate web of lies. Gripping and suspenseful, Dakin uncovers the human capacity for betrayal, manipulation, and deception - and the power of love to forgive. This is an unforgettable portrait of a family threatened by those closest to them.

Coding for parents
Wilson, Frazer

Offers a practical guide to elementary and intermediate computer programming intended to give parents enough background to help their children with their coding homework.

To hell and back : a former Hells Angel's story of recovery and redemption
Calendino, Joe

"Joe Calendino fell in love with a life of organized crime and everything that came with the Hells Angels' lifestyle: money, drugs, power, women. As an outlaw biker living on the fringe of society, he traveled the world-from Vancouver to Vegas to Rio-relishing in the dangerous glamour of his full patch status. When unable to save his protector and mentor from a deadly shooting, Joe became more motivated to honour a hallowed chapter within the Hells Angels' organization: that of the Nomads Motorcycle Club, the "one percenters". In this world of drugs and debt, his family soon became a target and a tight noose of addiction began to rule his life. When a security video showing Joe flaunting his H.A. colours while brutally assaulting a man went viral on local and national news channels, the Hells Angels grew impatient with Joe's recklessness. They stripped him of membership and Joe spent his time in rat-infested crack houses, combing back alleys for anything that might help him get his next fix. It was not until his darkest hour-as he lay near death in a hospital bed-that Joe realised he could turn his life around through sobriety. With a mixture of positive strides and periodic backward steps, Joe recovered and re-defined himself as a community leader. He became the founder of an outreach organization that empowers youth at risk of involvement in drugs, violence and gangs. In 2014 he was awarded a Courage to Come Back Award, which is given to individuals who have overcome tremendous adversity in their lives and are now giving back to society. To Hell and Back recounts Joe's rock bottom days and road to recovery, as told by his trusted former high school counsellor, author and educator Gary Little. To Hell and Back is an unforgettable page-turning account of both trauma and redemption."--Provided by publisher.

The conscious caregiver : a mindful approach to caring for your loved one without losing yourself
Abbit, Linda

Linda Abbit shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it's a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion--causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it's full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services.

The self-love experiment : fifteen principles for becoming more kind, compassionate, and accepting of yourself
Kaiser, Shannon

"Put a stop to self-sabotage and overcome your fears so that you can gain the confidence you need to reach your goals and become your own best friend. Too many people seem to believe that they are not allowed to put themselves first or go after their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sacrificing others' needs. The Self-Love Experiment rectifies this problem. Whether you want to achieve weight loss, land your dream job, find your soul mate, or get out of debt, it all comes back to self-love and accepting yourself first. Shannon Kaiser learned the secrets to loving herself, finding purpose, and living a passion-filled life after recovering from eating disorders, drug addictions, corporate burnout, and depression. Shannon walks you through her own personal experiment, a simple plan that compassionately guides you through the process of removing fear-based thoughts, so you can fall in love with life. If you want to change your outcome in life, you have to change your daily habits and perspective. Shannon takes you on this great journey into self-love and true self-acceptance"--

The choice : embrace the possible
Eger, Edith Eva

A powerful, moving memoir - and a practical guide to healing - written by Dr. Edie Eva Eger, an eminent psychologist whose own experiences as a Holocaust survivor help her treat patients and allow them to escape the prisons of their own minds. This book weaves Edie's personal story with case studies from her work as a psychologist. Her patients and their stories illustrate different phases of healing and show how people can choose to escape the prisons they construct in their minds and find freedom, regardless of circumstance. Edie's story is an inspiration for everyone.

Vinegar revival : artisanal recipes for brightening dishes and drinks with homemade vinegars
Rosenblum, Harry

Rediscover an age-old ingredient with easy recipes for turning apple cider, beer, wine, fruit, or herbs into vinegars so flavorful you'll want to sip them straight.

Star Wars super graphic : a visual guide to a galaxy far, far away
Leong, Tim

Graphic design guru Tim Leong presents Star Wars trivia in an all-new way--through playful pie charts, bar graphs, and other data-driven infographics. From a Venn diagram of Yoda's idiosyncrasies to an organizational chart of the Empire to a line graph of Grand Moff Tarkin's management decisions, Star Wars Super Graphic shines a new light on the much-adored universe. Equal parts playful and informative, this visual love letter to the vast Star Wars universe will enchant fans of all ages.

The essential Instant Pot cookbook : fresh and foolproof recipes for your electric pressure cooker
Morante, Coco

Total focus : make better decisions under pressure
Webb, Brandon

A former Navy SEAL sniper turned CEO deconstructs the decision-making process of the most effective snipers and shows readers how to develop the same mental acuity in civilian life so that they can make good decisions.

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