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The following books were purchased with money provided by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Your donation to the CEC library is greatly appreciated.

“This riveting graphic novel biography chronicles Vladimir Putin's rise from a mid-level KGB officer to the autocratic leader of Russia and reveals the truth behind the strongman persona he has spent his career cultivating.” -Amazon

“The US has long been the leader in Artificial Intelligence. But China has caught up at an astonishingly rapid pace. As Sino-American competition in AI heats up, Lee envisions China and the US forming a powerful duopoly in AI. In this book, he outlines how the Chinese and American governments will have to cope with the changing economic landscape.” -Publisher

"This is a forthright and optimistic book for all Canadians. Drawn from speeches made over a ten-year period, Jody reveals why true reconciliation will occur only when Canada moves beyond denial, and recognizes Indigenous Rights. We have the solutions. Now is the time to act." -WorldCat

“In this very personal work, renowned lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom as the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.” -Amazon

“In this incisive book, Syria expert David Lesch takes the reader on an illuminating journey through the last hundred years of Syrian history. The Syria he reveals is a fractured mosaic, whose identity (or lack thereof) has played a crucial part in its trajectory over the past century.” -Amazon

“Shares the experiences of the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland, who were hosts to the more than six thousand passengers of thirty-eight U.S.-bound jetliners forced to land there in the wake of the September 11th attacks.” -WorldCat

“Far from another dry military history, this book synthesizes research from multiple fields of study and journalism into a highly readable, fast-paced, and enlightening read for anyone who wants to understand the role of war in the long human story — and how we can stop it from dominating our future.” -Publisher

“Brexit. Trump. Ford Nation. In this timely book, David Moscrop asks why we make irrational political decisions and whether our stone-age brains can process democracy in the information age. In an era overshadowed by income inequality, environmental catastrophes, terrorism at home and abroad, and the decline of democracy, Moscrop argues that the political decision-making process has never been more important. In fact, our survival may depend on it.” -Publisher

New Nonfiction

The following books were purchased with money provided by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Your donation to the CEC library is greatly appreciated.

“With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge’s unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history.” -Amazon

"This is the memoir of Sungju who grew up in North Korea and, at the age of twelve, was forced to live on the streets after his parents disappeared. Finally, after years of being homeless and living with a gang, Sungju is reunited with his maternal grandparents and, eventually, his father."—Publisher

"The Edelweiss Pirates were a loosely organized group of working-class young people in the Rhine Valley of Germany. They faced off with Nazis during the Third Reich and suffered consequences for their resistance during and after World War II."—Publisher

“Amid the tension of the Cold War, caught between capitalism and communism, Canada and the Soviet Union, young Canadian diplomat Gary J. Smith must navigate the rink, melting the ice between two nations skating a dangerous path.” -Amazon

“A definitive medical history of the Great War, illuminating how the carnage of modern battle gave birth to revolutionary life-saving innovations.” -Publisher

“Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today.” -Publisher

“In the 2020 CBC Massey Lectures, bestselling author and renowned technology and security expert Ronald J. Deibert exposes the disturbing influence and impact of the internet on politics, the economy, the environment, and humanity.” -Amazon

"The first bombs exploded in Montreal in the spring of 1963, and over the next seven years there were hundreds more. There were dozens of bank robberies, six murders and, in October 1970, came the kidnappings of a British diplomat and a Quebec cabinet minister. The perpetrators were members of the Front de Liberation du Quebec, dedicated to establishing a sovereign and socialist Quebec. Half a century on, we should have reached some clear understanding of what led to the October Crisis. But no--too much attention has been paid to the Crisis and not enough to the years preceding it. Using new research and interviews, D'Arcy Jenish tells for the first time the complete story--starting from the spring of 1963. This gripping narrative by a veteran journalist and master storyteller will change forever the way we view this dark chapter in Canadian history." -WorldCat

New Nonfiction

The following books were purchased with money provided by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Your donation to the CEC library is greatly appreciated.

“In graphic-novel format, fully illustrated and in full colour, Canada at War shows the growth of a nation's army, navy and air force through movingly depicted triumphs and tragedies.” -Amazon

“The award-winning author of Eye of the Storm chronicles the lesser-known rivalry between former Nazi-turned-U.S. Cold War scientist Wernher von Braun and Russian rocket designer Sergei Korolev, explaining how their controversial scientific achievements shaped human history.” -WorldCat

“Since the Syrian began in 2011, over 500,000 civilians have been killed and more than 12 million Syrians displaced. Journalist Rania Abouzeid follows two pairs of sisters from opposite sides of the conflict to give readers a firsthand glimpse of the turmoil and devastation this strife has wrought.” -Publisher

“A dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators.” -WorldCat

"In this CBC Massey Lecture, former Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General and international relations specialist Jennifer Welsh delivers a timely, intelligent, and fascinating analysis of twenty-first-century geopolitics." -Amazon

“In this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide..” -Amazon

“Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL’s First Black Player is a memoir that focuses on the life of Willie O’Ree and his inspirational start to his professional career with the Boston Bruins. The year was 1958. The date, January 18. O’Ree made his playing debut against the Montreal Canadiens, making him the league’s first black player. Given the times, things were not easy. He became the target of name-calling, stick swinging and at times the team even had to be escorted to their bus by police. In most recent years, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. His legacy continues today with his help in the NHL’s Diversity Program. His story and all the struggles he’s faced to get to where he is today are found in this book.” -Publisher

New Nonfiction

The following books were purchased with money provided by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Your donation to the CEC library is greatly appreciated.

“From National Book Award Finalist and Sibert Honor Author Albert Marrin, a timely examination of Red Scares in the United States, including the Rosenbergs, the Hollywood Ten and the McCarthy era.” -Amazon

“Burning Country explores the horrific and complicated reality of life in present-day Syria, drawing on new first-hand testimonies from opposition fighters, exiles lost in an archipelago of refugee camps, and courageous human rights activists among many others.” -Amazon

“In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. So began Operation Paperclip, a decades-long, covert project to bring Hitler's scientists and their families to the United States.” -Amazon

“In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural collectivization—in effect a second Russian revolution—which forced millions of peasants off their land and onto collective farms. The result was a catastrophic famine, the most lethal in European history. At least five million people died between 1931 and 1933 in the USSR. But instead of sending relief the Soviet state made use of the catastrophe to rid itself of a political problem. In Red Famine, Anne Applebaum argues that more than three million of those dead were Ukrainians who perished not because they were accidental victims of a bad policy but because the state deliberately set out to kill them. Devastating and definitive, Red Famine captures the horror of ordinary people struggling to survive extraordinary evil.” -Publisher

New Nonfiction

The following books were purchased with money provided by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Your donation to the CEC library is greatly appreciated.

“Traces the inspiring story of Syrian refugee Nujeen Mustafa, who after being born with cerebral palsy and denied an education because of her disability made a harrowing journey by wheelchair from her war-ravaged home to safety in Germany.” -WorldCat

"An accessible, balanced history for anyone who wants to understand how the Israel-Palestine conflict originated and developed over the past century." -Publisher

“There is one question Canadians have asked Jody Wilson-Raybould more than any other: What can I do to help advance reconciliation? It is clear that people from all over the country want to take concrete and tan­gible action that will make real change. We just need to know how to get started. This book provides that next step. For Wilson-Raybould, what individuals and organizations need to do to advance true reconciliation is self-evident, accessible, and achievable. True Reconciliation is broken down into three core practices—Learn, Understand, and Act—that can be applied by individuals, communities, organiza­tions, and governments.” -Amazon

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“James Clear, an expert on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. He draws on proven ideas from biology and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide.”- WorldCat

“A young adult edition of the best-selling classic about the Holocaust and finding meaning in suffering, with a photo insert, a glossary of terms, a chronology of Frankl’s life, and supplementary letters and speeches.” -Amazon

“The WWII German army used the Colditz Castle, one of history's most notorious prisons, to hold defiant Allied captives. The author portrays the POWs who tried relentlessly to escape their Nazi captors.” -WorldCat

“This book outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. This volume will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.” -WorldCat

“Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries.” -Amazon

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“Clearly explaining more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field, The Psychology Book uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experimental foundations of psychology.” -Amazon

“As told by award-winning author Donald J. Savoie, and featuring a dozen photos from Bragg’s personal archive, this is the story of a tremendous business success born and grown in the Maritimes—one that is sure to inspire the next generation of Maritime entrepreneurs." -WorldCat

“An inspiring memoir of resilience by a young survivor of the war in Ukraine, as told through her diary entries—a harrowing and ultimately hopeful survival story.” -Amazon

New Fiction

 

“Charlie has a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. This factory is the ultimate candy land with singing Oompa-Loompas and a chocolate river. But along the way, the other ticket-holders meet bizarre fates. Will Charlie make it to the secret prize waiting at the tour's end?” -WorldCat

“Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. A tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death enjoyed by generations.” -WorldCat

"Religious imagery sits beside cinematic descriptions of environmental tragedies, and readers are left to consider the unsolvable tension between faith and fatalism, and whether the fight for spiritual salvation is worth anything in a dying world." -BCCB

“Return to the world of the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Arc of a Scythe young adult trilogy with this action-packed short story collection.” -WorldCat

The Misewa Saga; Book Three

“After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Racing against the clock she sets off to find Eli's soul before it's too late.” -Amazon

This Woven Kingdom; Book One

“To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can't put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom, and the world.” -WorldCat

New Fiction

“Eighteen-year-old Salama Kassab, a pharmacy student volunteering at the hospital in Homs, is desperate to find passage on a refugee boat for herself and her pregnant best friend, but first she must learn to see the events around her for what they are--not a war, but a revolution.” -WorldCat

Belladonna; Book One

“Nineteen-year-old orphan Signa Farrow confronts Death--and her own deathly powers--when she investigates the mysterious murder of a relative at the Thorn Grove estate.” -WorldCat

Sequel to Gilded

"When the true intentions of the Erlking are revealed, which could forever alter the mortal realm, Serilda and Gild must foil the Erlking's evil agenda by solving the mystery of Gild's forgotten name in order to protect their unborn child." -WorldCat

"To win the grand prize at the end of their survival course, ex-best friends Claire and Bradley trudge through mud, dirt and their messy past to find the adventure bringing them closer together, sparking a whole new kind of relationship.” -WorldCat

“This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable.” -WorldCat

“Discovering a mysterious book of prisoner tales, a Vermont graduate student recognizes a story from his own life before following clues to a magical underground library that is being targeted for destruction.” -WorldCat

“Fifteen-year-old Kellen's unique ability to unravel curses unfortunately does not protect him from becoming cursed, and unless he and his best friend and ally Nettle can remove his hex, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything--and everyone--around him.” -WorldCat