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In its early days as Bytown, Ottawa was a community of entrepreneurs. Through the stories of eight intriguing businessmen the…
development of the country's capital is revealed. These capital titans, in working toward their dreams, flavoured the region, and the country, with their strong personalities and opinions, and their legacy is still being felt today. 2004.Lord Beaverbrook (Extraordinary Canadians)
Par David Adams Richards. 2011
Press baron, entrepreneur, art collector, and wartime minister in Churchill's cabinet, Max Aitken was a colonial Canadian extraordinaire. Rising from…
a hardscrabble childhood in New Brunswick, he became a millionaire at age 25, earned the title of Lord Beaverbrook at 38, and by age 40 was the most influential newspaperman in the world. Fiercely loyal to the British Empire, he was nonetheless patronized by London's upper class, whose country he worked tirelessly to protect during World War II. Richards, one of Canada's preeminent novelists, celebrates Beaverbrook's heroic achievements in this perceptive interpretive biography. 2011.Last Canadian beer: the Moosehead story
Par Harvey Sawler. 2008
From the moment in 1867 when family matriarch Susannah Oland began brewing beer in her Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, backyard, the…
Oland name has been synonymous with Maritime beer and successful family business. Reveals who the Olands are and what has made them successful, and how the Olands will continue to keep Moosehead as an independently owned family business. 2008.Into the blast furnace: the forging of a CEO's conscience
Par Courtney Pratt, Larry Gaudet. 2008
When steel manufacturer Stelco Inc. went into bankruptcy protection in early 2004, there was a lot at stake during the…
company's restructuring: 6,000 jobs, 10,000 pensions; the egos and pocketbooks of lawyers, investors, union leaders, politicians and hedge fund managers, each with a special interest to flog and no interest in compromise. CEO Courtney Pratt, hired to clean up the mess, believed in keeping the company alive while ethically reconciling the competing interests - and trying to stay human in a bottom-line world. Some strong language. c2008.In the realm of hungry ghosts: close encounters with addiction
Par Gabor Maté. 2008
Maté describes his patients while looking to the root causes of addiction, applying a clinical and psychological view to the…
physical manifestation and offering some answers for why people inflict such catastrophe on themselves. He takes aim at the ineffectual War on Drugs, and shows how measures such as safe injection sites are more successful at reducing drug-related crime and the spread of disease than anything most governments are doing. 2008.Get smarter: life and business lessons for the 20- to 40-year-old
Par Seymour Schulich. 2007
In examining his own life, Seymour Schulich, a Canadian billionaire and philanthropist, realized that at age 20, and even at…
age 30, he knew very little. This is his attempt to impart lessons learned in a lifetime to today's youth, by someone who has achieved success in both his personal and professional life. Covers such issues as how to make a decision, choosing a career, and how to deal with adversity. 2007.Cold hard truth: on business, money & life
Par Kevin O'Leary. 2011
The uncrowned king: the sensational rise of William Randolph Hearst
Par Kenneth Whyte. 2008
More than a century ago, William Randolph Hearst stormed the Manhattan publishing establishment and usurped Joseph Pulitzer as the dominant…
force in the most hotly contested newspaper market the world has ever seen. In three years, Hearst built the foundation of one of America's greatest media empires, yet his reputation as a journalist has always been haunted by allegations of sensationalism, self-promotion, warmongering, and outright fakery. Some descriptions of violence. c2008.Éloge du carburateur: essai sur le sens et la valeur du travail
Par Marc Saint-Upéry, Matthew B Crawford. 2010
Matthew B. Crawford était un brillant universitaire, bien payé pour travailler dans un think tank à Washington. Au bout de…
quelques mois, déprimé par son emploi, il démissionne pour ouvrir un atelier de réparation de motos. À partir du récit de son étonnante reconversion professionnelle, il livre dans cet ouvrage intelligent et drôle l'une des réflexions les plus fines qu'il ait été donné de lire sur le sens et la valeur du travail dans les sociétés occidentales. Mêlant anecdotes, récits et réflexions philosophiques et sociologiques, il montre que ce travail intellectuel , dont on nous rebat les oreilles depuis que nous sommes entrés dans l' économie du savoir , se révèle pauvre et déresponsabilisant. Il démontre que le travail manuel peut même se révéler beaucoup plus captivant d'un point de vue intellectuel que tous les nouveaux emplois de cette économie du savoir -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Shop class as soul craft. An inquiry into the value of work.Alcool, une approche centrée sur la solution
Par Insoo Kim Berg, Scott D Miller. 1998
Le temps des turbulences
Par Alan Greenspan, Thierry Piélat, Georges Nicolas. 2007
De 1987 à 2006, sous Reagan, Bush, Clinton et George W.Bush, Alan Greenspan, en tant que patron de la Federal…
Reserve Board - la FED - a été sans contexte l'homme le plus puissant du monde économique. Un mot de sa part, et les bourses plongeaient ou se redressaient. Il a été l'analyste le plus écouté, jusqu'à devenir une sorte d'oracle. Aujourd'hui encore son influence demeure incontestable.Voici les mémoires d'un homme qui a suivi comme nul autre les soubresauts, les crises majeures, les retournements de la vie économique de ces vingt dernières années. De la panique boursière de 1987 au choc du 11 septembre, de la défaillance sud-américaine à celle du Japon, de l'optimisme de Reagan aux turbulences de Bush, Alan Greenspan nous restitue les coulisses et nous livre ses analyses. Avec comme credo que le monde économique actuel est infiniment plus changeant mais aussi plus résilient que celui d'hier. Il nous livre région par région ses prévisions, ses convictions sur les grands changements à venir ainsi que sur les effets de la globalisation. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: The age of turbulence.Bernard Madoff: l'escroc du siècle : biographie
Par Peter Sander, Carole Gilet. 2009
[... ]Le 11 décembre 2008, alors que la crise financière fait rage aux États-Unis comme partout dans le monde, Bernard…
Bernie Madoff, éminent personnage de Wall Street et ancien patron du NASDAQ, est arrêté par le FBI et mis en examen pour fraude. La confiance qu'il inspirait lui a permis de construire ce qui semble être la plus grande escroquerie de tous les temps, avec plus de 50 milliards de dollars détournés. [...] Dans ce livre, Peter Sander retrace l'ascension extraordinaire de Bernard Madoff, celle d'un petit écolier juif ordinaire qui devint teneur de marché, puis gestionnaire d'un portefeuille de 17 milliards de dollars. Son récit passionnant analyse la façon dont Bernard Madoff a créé sa stratégie frauduleuse chaîne de Ponzi et infiltré les cercles d'influence. Sander pose de vraies questions sur ce scandale financier : comment Madoff a-t-il réussi à convaincre autant d'investisseurs chevronnés de se séparer de leur fortune sans poser de questions ? Comment a-t-il pu échapper aux organismes de réglementation pendant toutes ces années ? Quel impact ce scandale aura-t-il sur Wall Street ? Et comment pouvons-nous, en tant que citoyens prudents, éviter à l'avenir une telle débâcle ? -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Madoff.The author of "Bringing Down the House" chronicles the invention of the Facebook social-networking computer web site by Harvard students…
Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Describes Zuckerberg's use of the university's database and legal problems with a rival site. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2009.Histoire de Casavant frères: Facteurs d'orgues, 1880-1980
Par Jeanne Daigle. 1989
In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience (The Regina Collection #11)
Par Helen Knott. 2019
A nationally bestselling book on the struggle of addiction and the power of Indigenous resilience. Helen Knott, a highly accomplished…
Indigenous woman, seems to have it all. But in her memoir, she offers a different perspective. In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the wounds brought on by sexual violence. It is also the story of sisterhood, the power of ceremony, the love of family, and the possibility of redemption. With gripping moments of withdrawal, times of spiritual awareness, and historical insights going back to the signing of Treaty 8 by her great-great grandfather, Chief Bigfoot, her journey exposes the legacy of colonialism, while reclaiming her spirit. "In My Own Moccasins never flinches. The story goes dark, and then darker. We live in an era where Indigenous women routinely go missing, our youth are killed and disposed of like trash, and the road to justice doesn’t seem to run through the rez. Knott’s journey is familiar, filled with the fallout of residential school, racial injustice, alcoholism, drugs, and despair. But she skillfully draws us along and opens up her life, her family, and her communities to show us a way forward. It’s the best kind of memoir: clear-eyed, generous, and glorious….Bear witness to the emergence of one of the most powerful voices of her generation." —Eden Robinson, author of Son of a Trickster and Monkey Beach (from the foreword) “Helen Knott speaks truth to the experience of Indigenous women living through the violence of colonized spaces and she does so with grace, beauty and a ferocity that makes me feel so proud.” —Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of This Accident of Being Lost “Helen writes beautifully and painfully, about her own life and the lives of many of our sisters. A strong, gentle voice removing the colonial blanket and exposing truth.” —Maria Campbell, author of Halfbreed “An incredible debut that documents how trauma and addiction can be turned into healing and love. I am in awe of Helen Knott and her courage. I am a fan for life. Wow.” —Richard Van Camp, author of The Lesser Blessed “Heartfelt, heartbreaking, triumphant and raw, In My Own Moccasins is a must-read for anyone who's ever felt lost in their life… Actually, it's a must-read for anyone who appreciates stories of struggle, redemption and healing. Knott’s writing is confident, clear, powerful and inspiring.” —Jowita Bydlowska, author of Guy: A Novel and Drunk Mom “Powerful, filled with emotion.” —Carol Daniels, author of Bearskin Diary and Hiraeth "A beautiful rendering of how recovery for our peoples is inevitably about reconnecting with Indigenous identities, lands, cultural and healing practices." —Kim Anderson, author of Reconstructing Native WomenhoodResilience Is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie Lalonde
Par Julie S. Lalonde. 2020
For over a decade, Julie Lalonde, an award-winning advocate for women’s rights, kept a secret. She crisscrossed the country, denouncing…
violence against women and giving hundreds of media interviews along the way. Her work made national headlines for challenging universities and taking on Canada’s top military brass. Appearing fearless on the surface, Julie met every interview and event with the same fear in her gut: was he there?Fleeing intimate partner violence at age 20, Julie was stalked by her ex-partner for over ten years, rarely mentioning it to friends, let alone addressing it publicly. The contrast between her public career as a brave champion for women with her own private life of violence and fear meant a shaky and exhausting balancing act.Resilience sounds like a positive thing, so why do we often use it against women? Tenacity and bravery might help us survive unimaginable horrors, but where are the spaces for anger and vulnerability?Resilience is Futile is a story of survival, courage and ultimately, hope. But it’s also a challenge to the ways we understand trauma and resilience. It’s the story of one survivor who won’t give up and refuses to shut up.Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada's Opioid Crisis
Par Benjamin Perrin. 2020
NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED for the 2021 BC Book Awards' George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in LiteratureSHORTLISTED for the BC and…
Yukon Book Prizes, for both the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and Jim Deva Prize for Writing That ProvokesSHORTLISTED for the 2021 J. W. Dafoe Book Prize“Overdose is a necessary and searching investigation into a devastating epidemic that should never have happened. Benjamin Perrin painstakingly shows that it need not continue if we, as a society, heed the evidence.”—Gabor Maté M.D., author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With AddictionAn astonishing and powerful look at the ongoing opioid crisis North America is in the middle of a health emergency. Life expectancies are declining. Someone is dying every two hours in Canada from illicit drug overdose. Fentanyl has become a looming presence—an opioid more powerful, pervasive, and deadly than any previous street drug. The victims are many—and often not whom we might expect. They include the poor and forgotten but also our neighbours: professionals, students, and parents. Despite the thousands of deaths, these victims have remained largely invisible. But not anymore. Benjamin Perrin, a law and policy expert, shines a light in this darkest of corners—and his findings challenge many assumptions about the crisis. Why do people use drugs despite the risk of overdosing? Can we crack down on the fentanyl supply? Do supervised consumption sites and providing “safe drugs” enable the problem? Which treatments work? Would decriminalizing all drugs help or do further harm? In this urgent and humane look at a devastating epidemic, Perrin draws on behind-the-scenes interviews with those on the frontlines, including undercover police officers, intelligence analysts, border agents, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, Indigenous organizations, activists, and people who use drugs. Not only does he unveil the many complexities of this situation, but he also offers a new way forward—one that may save thousands of lives.Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community (Orca Think #2)
Par Lois Peterson, Taryn Gee. 2021
Part of the Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and…
its causes, effects, possible solutions and what we can all do help.The Running-Shaped Hole
Par Robert Earl Stewart. 2022
Robert Earl Stewart weighs 368 pounds and struggles to catch his breath while talking. He starts running to save his…
life. Along the way he loses 140 pounds, ends up in jail, and eventually runs the Detroit Free Press Half-Marathon.Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health (Orca Issues #4)
Par Melanie Siebert. 2020
? “Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Featuring real-life…
stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life’s struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult. This book shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness and tells the stories of courageous pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. It provides a helpful guide to the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering. But it also moves beyond a biomedical focus and considers the latest science that shows how trauma and social inequality impact mental health. The book explores how mental health is more than just “in our heads” and includes the voices of Indigenous people who share a more holistic way of thinking about wellness, balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. Highlighting innovative approaches such as trauma-informed activities like yoga and hip-hop, police mental health teams, and peer support for youth, Heads Up shares the stories of people who are sparking change.