What cataclysmic event almost destroyed the Earth? Was this the same event that fractured the mantle of the earth which contributed to the continental drift? Did Atlantis really exist? Was an advanced civilization from a faraway planet responsible for early mans great leap forward from the Stone Age to the Copper Age? What kernels of truth can be found amongst mythology, philosophy, religion and ancient texts that resonate with accepted scientific facts, and provide a plausible explanation...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCEEveryone has secrets. Some are more deadly than others.When a powerful land developer hires Evie Valentine's law firm for a multi-million dollar project and the charismatic young mayor convinces her to work on his re-election campaign, she's in her element. She's earning lots of money and she's making important connections with the movers and shakers at City Hall. Then she discovers a ...

Whether it’s vintage Hollywood, the Florida everglades, the Atlantic City boardwalk, or a farmhouse in Western Canada, the twenty authors represented in this collection of mystery and suspense interpret the overarching theme of “moonlight and misadventure” in their own inimitable style where only one thing is assured: Waxing, waning, gibbous, or full, the moon is always there, illuminating things better left in the dark.Featuring stories by K.L. Abrahamson, Sharon Hart Addy, C.W. B...

Victoria Beckham uses them backstage at her fashion shows.Miranda Kerr places them in her meditation-yoga room.Adele raves about their calming properties.Welcome to the world of healing crystals.Crystals have existed on earth for millions of years. They're a tool which work with your energy field to absorb, focus and direct energies. This modern, empowering guide illustrates how to tap in to the energy of crystals to strengthen intuition, set intention and f...

Connect with the healing energies and ancestral stories of 20 ancient stones, following Katie-Jane Wright's travels to sacred sites.Discover the healing properties and inner energies of these stones through ancient legends. Connect to the stones and our shared ancestors with your heart centre for healing and spiritual growth.After travelling to many sacred sites, exploring her own heritage and gathering legends of venerable stones, Katie-Jane Wright has cur...

No one has ever died falling off the balcony of the Banff Springs Hotel... until now.Guests gather at the luxurious Banff Springs Hotel, waiting to celebrate the illustrious career of Finn Tanberg, Evie Valentine's favorite law professor. The wine is uncorked, the food is waiting to be served, everything is perfect. There's just one snag: the guest of honour is a no-show.Not everyone wishes Finn good fortune. In fact, someone wants him dead. When the celebr...

There's privilege and then there's privilege.Mirror Ranch, an upscale dude ranch and spa, is the perfect place for a two-day offsite. At least that's what Evie Valentine and her law partners thought until a freak storm traps them at the ranch with billionaire Charlie Moore and his family.Charlie is about to announce which of his ambitious children, his hardworking angry daughter or his arrogant entitled son, will take over the company he founded......

This is a completely revised and expanded second edition, building on the first edition with two principal aims: to elucidate the role that domestic tort principles play in securing to citizens the human rights standards laid down in the European Convention on Human Rights, including the new 'remedy' under the Human Rights Act 1998; and to evaluate tort principles for compliance with those standards.The first edition was written when the Human Rights Act 1998 was newly enacted and ...

How far will you go to get what you want?Marc and Sabine, a sophisticated Parisian couple, sparkle on Calgary's cultural scene. Marc is a renowned architect who's hired Evie's law firm to ensure his latest project, the Ballet House, is eco-friendly. Sabine, a former dancer with the Paris Ballet, is bringing a prestigious dance competition to the Ballet House in October so it absolutely has to be ready on time. Their reputations-and a lot of money-are on th...

The promise to save the planet comes at a very steep cost -murderEvie Valentine is a bright young lawyer who wants tosave the world, or at least her little piece of it. She's delighted when she lands the perfect client - an energy company on the cusp of going net-zero with revolutionary new AI technology. The company will make history and buckets of money...as long as no one discovers its fatal secret.As Evie gets closer to the truth, those who hav...

This field guide to introduced dung beetles covers all species found in Australia, including two newly introduced species. It will enable farmers, Landcare workers and the interested public to identify and learn about the basic biology of these beetles found in cattle dung.

No good deed goes unpunished.Tallulah Russel knows she's made a mistake. Unfortunately, it's too late to do anything about it. Snatched from her home and held prisoner in a cabin by a man whose behavior grows more confusing by the minute, she has two choices. She can escape the second she gets an opportunity, or she can put her trust in her kidnapper when he tells her he's the only thing standing between her and certain death.Gabriel "Tank" Dawson didn't wa...