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Indigenous Justice is Book 10 in the Durvile True Cases series. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation and respectful of Indigenous cultural integrity, judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers write about working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples through their trials and tribulations with the criminal justice system. The stories are a mix of previously published essays from the True Cases anthologies with an equal number of new chapters by legal and law enforcement professionals.

Tras la Purificación, el mundo ha cambiado, y Morgan debe encontrar de nuevo su lugar en él. Ha descubierto la verdad sobre su nacimiento y su destino, aunque a un precio altísimo: sus amigos han desaparecido y lleva en sus entrañas al hijo de su enemigo. Ahora, dividida entre su amor por el Rey Insurgente y el dolor de su traición, deberá recomponer las piezas de su corazón roto y enfrentarse al desafío más complicado de su vida si quiere ser libre: destruir un reino y acabar con su soberano.

Amara ha logrado dejar atrás su vida como esclava en el burdel más famoso de la ciudad, pero ahora su existencia depende de su nuevo patrón: un hombre que tal vez no conoce tan bien como pensaba. Por fin puede entregarse a los brazos de un nuevo amor, aunque nunca olvida a las mujeres que con su amistad y valentía le enseñaron cómo tomar las riendas de su destino.

The flashpoint topic of energy conservation and protection is shared around the world. In Reimagining Fire, environmentally conscientious writers, poets, and artists share their perspectives about our world’s impending energy transition. To envision this transition, editor Eveline Kolijn connected these artists and writers with a network of experts from the Canadian Energy Futures Lab, along with representatives from towns, rural communities, and First Nations.

My Life in Propaganda is Magda Stroińska’s personal account of growing up with communist propaganda in Eastern Europe. She compares the beliefs of her family with what she was taught at school, learning early on about double interpretations and ambiguities through language. Through her chosen field of linguistics, she analyzes ways in which propagandistic language, such as ‘doubletalk,’ Orwellian ‘Newspeak,’ ‘weasel words,’ and, more colloquially, ‘bullshit,’ is used to distort reality. The book demonstrates that democracy can never be taken for granted.

Oridinary Criminals is a collection of stories by probation officer Doug Heckbert about real people who have been convicted of real crimes and who have been on probation, on parole, or in prison. The story "Go Ahead and Shoot Me," for example, is about a woman who shot her husband upon his insistence and who, like many other subjects in the book, have come to see their offences as being pretty stupid. These stories show the human side of criminals not just the crimes they committed.

A Gigi le encanta cantar, ¡y es muy buena! Pero por miedo, no puede cantar en público. A pesar de eso, se inscribe al concurso de talentos de su escuela, con esperanzas de sobrepasar su temor y encontrar su voz.

Un elefante solitario pero amable quiere se amigo de los otros animales del bosque. Pero, uno por uno, lo rechazan. Un día, un león entra al bosque y todos los animales corren por sus vidas. El elefante podría proteger a los animales más pequeños, pero ¿por que se molestaría con eso cuando ellos lo trataron tan mal?

El siempre obtuvo lo que quiso, hasta que la conoció Whit Lancaster llegó a mi vida como una tormenta que arrasó con todo. A pesar de que muchos le temen, nadie puede negar que es tan hermoso como las estatuas griegas que adornan los jardines de nuestra preparatoria, la misma que fundó su familia. Aunque traté de mantenerme lejos de él, todo cambió la noche que lo golpearon por defenderme. Mis instintos me gritaban que debía abandonarlo a su suerte, pero decidí ayudarlo. Al final, caí en sus mentiras: me sedujo con sus fríos ojos azules y, cuando se fue de mi cuarto, se llevó mi diario.

A collection of short stories for kids from around the world. This collection includes “Winnie-the-Pooh and the Bees” by A. A. Milne, “Gigi Finds Her Voice” by Lorena Romero, “Calypso in the Kitchen” by Lauren Kratz Prushko, “The Kind Elephant” by Molly Milazzo, and “The Thankful Tree” by Lorena Romero.

Cuando Luna hace un berrinche sobre la cena, su abuela le cuenta sobre La llorona, un cuento que le advierte a los niños sobre las consecuencias de no valorar lo que tiene uno. La llorona es uno de los cuentos de fantasmas más populares de México y se ha pasado de generación a generación, tanto que se ha vuelto a contar por todo el mundo.

Gigi loves to sing, and is good at it! But she is held back by terrible stage fright. In spite of this, she signs up for the school talent show, hoping to overcome her fear and find her voice.

In this followup to his hugely popular Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror Stories, Blackfoot storyteller Alex Soop plunges us again into enthralling tales that mix reality with dark terror. Within its stories, Whisper at Night and They Will Come reveals ancient theories of the paranormal, post apocalyptic scenarios, impossible wells of grief, and monstrous phobias. Soop scares the wits out of listeners, all the while uncovering overlooked social anxieties and racism affecting Indigenous Peoples across North America.

José Luis can’t wait to spend his fall break playing Minecraft—his favorite game and the thing he is most thankful for in the world. But a family trip to Mexico gets in the way of his gaming plans, and José Luis is beyond bummed. When he arrives in Mexico and meets his cousin for the first time, José Luis realizes he might have more to be thankful for than he ever imagined.

The Rainbow, the Midwife & The Birds audiobook contains 7 Dene First Nation stories, as experienced by Raymond Yakeleya.

Wisdom River: Meditations on Fly Fishing and Life Midstream is a collection of stories, poetry, photos, art, recipes, and jokes that celebrate the wonders of fly fishing and the wisdom that can be gained from spending time on the river. Contributors from Montana, Alberta, and Nova Scotia each bring a unique perspective and voice as they share adventures and memories from times they have spent riverside and midstream.

A gripping tale that talks about a real-life journey of a mother who has walked through the traumas of domestic violence within her marriage. A true heartfelt testimony of the journey that Loren has walked through, showing how she overcame her experiences, fought one of the biggest battles of her life, and protected her children along the way, all while allowing God to work through her in bringing her into full healing.

Unlock the World of Spanish in Just 6 Weeks! This course runs 6 weeks long and will take you from zero to hero in Spanish. Master key vocabulary, enable yourself to get through day-to-day conversations with ease, and acquire confidence that will help you to use Spanish in a real-life situation—all within six weeks. Whether you've ever wanted to take a trip to Spanish-speaking countries, connect with new friends, or maybe just open up your horizons a little more, this course equips you with the right tools and techniques to do so.

Against the Odds chronicles Thomas R. Berger's significant contributions to Indigenous rights advocacy in Canada and the United States. Mid-career, Berger led the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry, conducting over thirty community hearings in the Northwest Territories to ensure that First Nations' voices were heard. Later, he also led public hearings on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

Una zorra y un gato trabajan juntos para derrotar a un grupo de animales grandes y hambrientos. Este relato infantil está basado en un cuento tradicional de Ucrania.