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Ruffhouse

From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the '90s Hip-Hop Charts

by Chris Schwartz ...

The Ruffhouse Records founder tells how he overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start a label that launched some of music's biggest stars: "Gripping."— Philadelphia MagazineAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music industry to found and build one of the most successful hip-hop record labels in ... Read more

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The Ruffhouse Records founder tells how he overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start a label that launched some of music's biggest stars: "Gripping."— Philadelphia MagazineAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music industry to found and build one of the most successful hip-hop record labels in
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Ruffhouse

From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the '90s Hip-Hop Charts

by Chris Schwartz, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Ms. Lauryn Hill ...

Narrated by Pete Simonelli, JD Jackson, Adenrele Ojo ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

How Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of some of music's biggest stars"All respect to Chris Schwartz. He is a great visionary."―NasAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

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How Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of some of music's biggest stars"All respect to Chris Schwartz. He is a great visionary."―NasAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music
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The Little Prince

A stunning gift book in full colour from the bestselling illustrator Chris Riddell

by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ...

Illustrated by Chris Riddell ...

Chris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated The Little Prince is a perfect gift for families, children and all fans of this much-loved favourite classic.After crash-landing in the Sahara Desert, a lonely pilot encounters a little prince who is visiting Earth from his own planet. Their strange and moving meeting illuminates many of life's universal truths, as he comes to learn what it means ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Chris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated The Little Prince is a perfect gift for families, children and all fans of this much-loved favourite classic.After crash-landing in the Sahara Desert, a lonely pilot encounters a little prince who is visiting Earth from his own planet. Their strange and moving meeting illuminates many of life's universal truths, as he comes to learn what it means
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The Day Towers Fell

by Heather Schwartz, Heather E. Schwartz ...

Illustrated by Chris King ...

Series series Literary Texts
Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This hi-lo ... Read more

$28.59 CAD

Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This hi-lo
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Advancing Critical Criminology

Theory and Application

by Shahid Alvi, Bruce A. Arrigo, Gregg Barak, Elaine Barclay, Julie Borkin, Michelle Lee Brown, Kimberly J. Cook, Joseph F. Donnermeyer, Judith Grant, Stuart Henry, Pat Jobes, MaDonna Maidment, Dragan Milovanovic, Stephen L. Muzzatti, Chris Powell, Martin D. Schwartz ...

Series series Critical Perspectives on Crime and Inequality
Advancing Critical Criminology constitutes a timely addition to the growing body of knowledge on critical criminology scholarship. DeKeseredy and Perry have assembled a volume that provides scholars with an in-depth review of the extant literature on several major branches of criminology as well as examples of how critical criminologists apply their theoretical perspectives to substantive topics, ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

Advancing Critical Criminology constitutes a timely addition to the growing body of knowledge on critical criminology scholarship. DeKeseredy and Perry have assembled a volume that provides scholars with an in-depth review of the extant literature on several major branches of criminology as well as examples of how critical criminologists apply their theoretical perspectives to substantive topics,
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Justice Reinvestment

Winding Back Imprisonment

by Chris Cunneen, David Brown, Melanie Schwartz, Julie Stubbs, Courtney Young ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
Justice reinvestment was introduced as a response to mass incarceration and racial disparity in the United States in 2003. This book examines justice reinvestment from its origins, its potential as a mechanism for winding back imprisonment rates, and its portability to Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond. The authors analyze the principles and processes of justice reinvestment, including the ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

Justice reinvestment was introduced as a response to mass incarceration and racial disparity in the United States in 2003. This book examines justice reinvestment from its origins, its potential as a mechanism for winding back imprisonment rates, and its portability to Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond. The authors analyze the principles and processes of justice reinvestment, including the
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Rethinking Community Sanctions

Social Justice and Penal Control

by Julie Stubbs, Sophie Russell, Eileen Baldry, David Brown, Chris Cunneen, Melanie Schwartz ...

Rethinking Community Sanctions: Social Justice and Penal Control redresses the invisibility of community sanctions in a popular imaginary dominated by the prison, resulting in their being seen as ‘not prison’, ‘not punishment’, a ‘let off’, or expression of mercy.Based on insights from interviews with key participants in 3 Australian jurisdictions, case studies of selected programmes and policies, ... Read more

$120.99 CAD

Rethinking Community Sanctions: Social Justice and Penal Control redresses the invisibility of community sanctions in a popular imaginary dominated by the prison, resulting in their being seen as ‘not prison’, ‘not punishment’, a ‘let off’, or expression of mercy.Based on insights from interviews with key participants in 3 Australian jurisdictions, case studies of selected programmes and policies,
... Read more
The Day Towers Fell

by Heather Schwartz, Heather E. Schwartz ...

Illustrated by Chris King ...

Series series Literary Texts
Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This hi-lo ... Read more

$14.29 CAD

Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This hi-lo
... Read more
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Work Disrupted

Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work

by Jeff Schwartz, Suzanne Riss ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

The future of work swept in sooner than expected, accelerated by Covid-19, creating an urgent need for new maps, new mindsets, new strategies—and most importantly, a trusted guide to take us on this journey. That guide is Jeff Schwartz. A founding partner of Deloitte Consulting's Future of Work practice, Schwartz brings clarity, humor, wisdom, and practical advice to the future of work, a topic ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

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The future of work swept in sooner than expected, accelerated by Covid-19, creating an urgent need for new maps, new mindsets, new strategies—and most importantly, a trusted guide to take us on this journey. That guide is Jeff Schwartz. A founding partner of Deloitte Consulting's Future of Work practice, Schwartz brings clarity, humor, wisdom, and practical advice to the future of work, a topic
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A World Without Email

Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload

by Cal Newport ...

Narrated by Kevin R. Free ...

Unabridged

9 hours 16 min

**A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellerFrom New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport comes a bold vision for liberating workers from the tyranny of the inbox--and unleashing a new era of productivity.**Modern knowledge workers communicate constantly. Their days are defined by a relentless barrage of incoming messages and back-and-forth digital conversations--a state of constant, ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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**A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellerFrom New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport comes a bold vision for liberating workers from the tyranny of the inbox--and unleashing a new era of productivity.**Modern knowledge workers communicate constantly. Their days are defined by a relentless barrage of incoming messages and back-and-forth digital conversations--a state of constant,
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Where Do Babies Come From?

Our First Talk About Birth

by Dr. Jillian Roberts ...

Illustrated by Cindy Revell ...

Series Book 1 - Just Enough
An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible.Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. The Q&A format, with questions posed in the child’s voice and answers starting simply and becoming gradually more in-depth, allows the adult to guide ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible.Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. The Q&A format, with questions posed in the child’s voice and answers starting simply and becoming gradually more in-depth, allows the adult to guide
... Read more

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Spare Dog Parts

by Alison Hughes ...

Illustrated by Ashley Spires ...

A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat. In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog.With spare, inviting text from Alison Hughes and charmingly offbeat illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ashley Spires, this gorgeous picture book is sure to be an ... Read more

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A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat. In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog.With spare, inviting text from Alison Hughes and charmingly offbeat illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ashley Spires, this gorgeous picture book is sure to be an
... Read more

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