Judge, senator, and activist. Father, grandfather, and friend. This is Murray Sinclair’s story—and the story of a nation—in his own words, an oral history that forgoes the trappings of the traditionally written memoir to center Indigenous ways of knowledge and storytelling. As Canada moves forward into the future of Reconciliation, one of its greatest leaders guides us to ask the most important and difficult question we can ask of ourselves: Who are we?For...

In this sequel to the Edgar Award–nominated Tough Luck L.A., a Hollywood screenwriter searches for his kidnapped son in the dark underbelly of Los Angeles.Things are mostly looking up for Ben Crandel. The once down-on-his-luck screenwriter now has a steady job as a studio script doctor. But the transition from Big Brother to single father of an adopted teenager has been bumpy. So when his son, Petey, disappears with their basset hound, Stanley, after a con...

A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month!Memories. Some memories are elusive, fleeting, like a butterfly that touches down and is free until it is caught. Others are haunting. You'd rather forget them, but they won't be forgotten. And some are always there. No matter where you are, they are there, too.In this moving story of legacy and reclamation, two young sisters are taken from their home and family. Powerless in a br...

Judge, senator, and activist. Father, grandfather, and friend. This is Murray Sinclair’s story—and the story of a nation—in his own words, an oral history that forgoes the trappings of the traditionally written memoir to center Indigenous ways of knowledge and storytelling. As Canada moves forward into the future of Reconciliation, one of its greatest leaders guides us to ask the most important and difficult question we can ask of ourselves: Who are we?For...

How to Avoid Environmental Litigation is a pragmatic book. Environmental issues are described here in an easy-to-understand manner. Yet, there is enough meat on the bone to understand the environmental legal and regulatory implications of owning, renting, or leasing real estate.And now, here is the Second Edition, with environmental regulatory and case updates, plus completely new chapters on mold, vapor intrusion, remedial technology developments, AND appropriate new legal defense...

A great read and teaching tool for National Indigenous History Month!Inspired by true events, this story of strength, family, and culture shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross.Abandoned as a young child, Betsy is adopted into a loving family. A few short years later, at the age of 8, everything changes. Betsy is taken away to a residential school. There she is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but Betsy recalls the words her father spo...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact with technology. From virtual assistants and recommendation systems to self-driving cars and intelligent chatbots, AI is becoming an essential part of our daily lives. Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI for Beginners is a practical and easy-to-understand guide designed to introduce readers to the exciting world of AI and the revolutionary rise of Generative AI....

A screenwriter stage dives into L.A.'s punk rock scene to find a missing reporter as Sinclair mixes "hard-edged realism . . . [and] humor" in a "fine" novel (Gerald Petievich, author of To Live and Die in L.A.).Four years ago, when Capt. George Steifer charged screenwriter Ben Crandel with murder, it didn't look like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. But Hollywood makes strange bedfellows, and now the cop has come to his writer pal for help....

Edgar Award Finalist: Ben Crandel came to Hollywood to strike it big as a writer—not become the prime suspect in a prostitute's murder.L.A. seemed like a good idea at the time. Having published two novels, Ben Crandel left a sweet teaching job back east and moved to Hollywood to write a screenplay. Now languishing in development limbo, he pays the rent on his seedy bungalow by cranking out porn novels. And his girlfriend, Ellen, has decided she needs some time apar...

Who are you, really?Many people in the church today face an identity crisis. But the Apostle Paul had no question about what it meant to be a Christian: he was “in Christ.” Recovering this New Testament phrase is the key to understanding our identity and enjoying all the blessings of salvation.In this book, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson introduces the defining reality of the Christian life—our union with Christ. As we embrace the transformative truth of being “in Him,” we can live ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Applied AI and Machine Learning for Beginners is a practical, easy-to-follow guide designed for students, professionals, and technology enthusiasts who want to enter the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning without getting overwhelmed by complex mathematics or advanced programming concepts.This book introduces the core foundations of AI and ML through real-world examples, hands-on projects, and step-by-step explanations. R...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In today’s data-driven world, organizations rely on robust data pipelines and scalable architectures to transform raw information into actionable insights. Data Engineering is a practical and comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring and experienced professionals master the art of designing, building, and managing modern data systems.This book takes readers through the complete data engineering lifecycle—from data collection and storag...