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The amazing life story of Lilian Bland, the first woman ever to design, build, and fly her own airplane, beautifully illustrated to inspire young readers. Ever since she was a little girl, Lilian Bland (1878–1971) wanted to fly. She loved to watch black gulls soaring through the sky near her England home, and she was fascinated by the mechanics of flight. However, airplanes were still very new when she was growing up, and those who did fly were usually men. Lilian would not give up. When she could not find anyone to teach her to fly, she took matters into her own hands.

It has been a long road to justice for Reena Virk – beaten and murdered at the hands of her teenage peers. The murder of this girl is one of the most notorious and heartbreaking cases in Canadian history. Here, for the first time, acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey reveals the stunning truth about a Canadian tragedy that captured international headlines. Who were the seemingly ordinary suburban teenagers who found themselves under the bridge in Victoria, BC, on the night of November 14, 1997? Why would a girl who longed to be their friend be beaten and killed?

Le trash est une esthétique encore très peu étudiée en littérature : encore trop mal aimée et mal comprise, elle serait de mauvais goût et indigne d'analyse.

Un vieux, un jeune – un conteur, un auditeur – des heures d'un travail routinier, propice aux histoires et aux réflexions. La table est mise pour ces courts essais anecdotiques. Que peut bien raconter le concierge d'un évêché, dans le Témiscamingue ontarien des années soixante?

Au grand plaisir des milliers de lecteurs qui ont dévoré son recueil Mes histoires paru en octobre 2018 — Jean Chrétien reprend la plume pour raconter d'autres épisodes de sa longue et prestigieuse carrière politique. Il n'a pas écrit ses mémoires — rappelle-t-il — ou encore un livre d'histoire. Il s'agissait plutôt de coucher sur papier toutes ces anecdotes et ces souvenirs qu'il aime partager avec ses proches. Dans plusieurs récits — l'humour est au rendez-vous.

Je me suis retournée pour jeter un dernier regard d'envie vers les troupes d'infanterie qui remontaient dans leur TTB. Pendant une fraction de seconde, j'ai songé aux conséquences d'abandonner mon unité pour les rejoindre, en espérant que personne ne le remarquerait. Mais tout le camouflage du monde n'aurait pas suffi à me dissimuler dans un bataillon uniquement composé d'hommes. J'ai couru vers mon camion et y suis montée. J'ai fait un grand sourire à mon caporal, qui me regardait du siège du conducteur.

The tragic and resonant story of the disappearance of eight men—the victims of serial killer Bruce McArthur—from Toronto's queer community. Shortlisted for the 2021 Toronto Book Awards. In 2013, the Toronto Police Service announced that the disappearances of three men—Skandaraj Navaratnam, Abdulbasir Faizi, and Majeed Kayhan—from Toronto's gay village were, perhaps, linked.

National bestseller – Someone You Know takes you into dangerous territory – behind closed doors where family, friendship and love can ultimately turn fatal. Someone You Know is an anthology of twelve unforgettable Canadian true-crime stories by Story Hunter podcast producer, host and writer Catherine Fogarty. Each story reveals the haunting truth and statistical reality that a person is more likely to be murdered by someone they know than by a stranger.

Instant national bestseller — A vivid and meticulous true-crime story that exposes the deep fractures in a system that repeatedly fails to protect women, while tracking the once-cold trail of a murderer still at large. Krystal Senyk was the kind of friend everybody wants: a reliable confidant, a handywoman of all trades, and an infectious creative with an adventurous spirit. Most importantly, she was tough as nails. So when her best friend needed support to leave her abusive husband, Ronald Bax, Krystal leapt into action. But soon Krystal became the new outlet for Bax’s rage.

Canada's longest war (2001–2014) pushed military, diplomatic, judicial, and humanitarian organizations to their limits. Was it all in vain? Based on interviews with twenty-one key decision-makers and participants—many speaking publicly for the first time—Unwinnable Peace recounts the personal and professional challenges faced by individuals deeply committed to securing and rebuilding Kandahar province. Diplomats planted seeds of democracy in a society dominated by warlords. Aid workers brought relief and development to shattered communities.