LibraryAware March 2023

Recent Releases

Aboriginal: the cultural and economic politics of recognition
by Jennifer Adese

In Aborigina, Jennifer Adese explores the origins, meaning, and usage of the term “Aboriginal” and its displacement by the word “Indigenous.” In the Constitution Act, 1982, the term’s express purpose was to speak to specific “aboriginal rights”. Yet in the wake of the Constitution’s passage, Aboriginal, in its capitalized form, became increasingly used to describe and categorize people.

The complete Cricut machine handbook
by Angie Holden

Cricut authority and The Country Chic Cottage founder Angie Holden brings you the most comprehensive resource that will help you make the most of your Cricut machine. Packed with valuable tips, techniques and eye-catching projects, this book will quickly turn you into a certified Cricut expert! Discover the wonderful world of Design Space, the virtual interface where you'll utilize design templates and conceptualize your awesome projects.

Breaking boundaries : the science of our planet
by Owen Gaffney

An accessible summary of the planetary emergency and how to turn things around, from authors whose work is the focus of a Netflix documentary narrated by David Attenborough.

On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this book presents a vision of “planetary stewardship” – a rethinking of our relationship with our planet – and plots a new course for our future.

The future is analog : how to create a more human world
by David Sax

In The Future Is Analog, David Sax points out that the onset of the pandemic instantly gave us the digital universe we’d spent so long anticipating. Instant communication, online shopping, virtual everything.

In chapters exploring work, school, religion, and more, this book asks pointed questions: Is our future inevitably digital? Can we reject the downsides of digital technology without rejecting change? Can we innovate not for the sake of productivity but for the good of our social and cultural lives? Can we build a future that serves us as humans, first and foremost?

Megathreats : ten dangerous trends that imperil our future, and how to survive them
by Nouriel Roubini

"Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini was nicknamed "Dr. Doom," until his prediction of the 2008 housing crisis and Great Recession came true--when it was too late. Now he is back with a much scarier prediction, one that we ignore at our peril. There are no fewer than ten overlapping, interconnected threats that are so serious, he calls them Megathreats. From the worst debt crisis the world has ever seen, to governments pumping out too much money, to borders that are blocked to workers and to many shipments of goods, we are facing not one, not two, but ten causes of disaster.

The good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness
by Robert J. Waldinger

The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you have, and never too late to build new ones.

The Nazi conspiracy
by Brad Meltzer

n 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would decide some of the most crucial strategic details of the war. Yet when the Nazis found out about the meeting, their own secret plan took shape―an assassination plot that would’ve changed history.

Cold Case Bc : The Stories Behind the Province's Most Sensational Murder and Missing Persons Cases
by Eve Lazarus

Lazarus looks at some of the province’s most intriguing missing persons cases. Interviews with law enforcement, forensic experts, and family and friends of the victims add new life to these historical cases, some of which date back to World War II. The book also includes some cases that have been solved, revealing the painstaking investigative work and new forensic technology that ultimately brought about closure for victims’ families.

Lonely Planet's where to go when : the ultimate trip planner for every month of the year
by Sarah Baxter

Covering every corner of the globe, this second edition, fully updated, presents 25 recommendations of destinations that are at their best during each month, whether due to their climate, or value or because there is a lot going on.

The ultimate trip planner for every month of the year: discover the best places to visit throughout the seasons. Spark your curiosity with decision-making flowcharts to inspire your next unforgettable vacation- all organised by month with amazing weekend escapes, one and two week experiences.

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