A CBC BOOKS MUST-READ NONFICTION BOOK FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTHNominated for the Toronto Book AwardSmartly dressed and smiling, Canada’s black train porters were a familiar sight to the average passenger—yet their minority status rendered them politically invisible, second-class in the social imagination that determined who was and who was not considered Canadian. Subjected to grueling shifts and unreasonable standards—a passenger missing his...

While many modern societies are noted for their diversity, the resulting challenge is to determine how citizens from different backgrounds and cultures can see themselves and each other as equals, and be treated equally. In Genuine Multiculturalism, Cecil Foster shows that a society's failure to bridge these differences is the tragedy of modern living and that pretending it is possible to mechanically develop fraternity and solidarity among diverse groups is akin to seeking out co...

Six-year-old Benjamin Harris is about to have a father for the first time in his life. You see, he’s been in the foster care system ever since he was born. But, today, all that changes, when Raymond Bannister walks through the door. Raymond is an older fellow with a cool car and a warm smile, and he just signed the final paperwork to officially become Ben’s father.Ben says goodbye to foster care, and hello to a new life. That is, until he walks into his new house and the door slams...

Cecil G. Foster was born in Midland County, Michigan, on August 30, 1925. He endured economic and emotional hardship during his youth, living in a poor environment, losing his mother before he was six, and being separated from his brothers, sisters, and father. He joined the Army Air Force in 1943 as a private at the height of the World War II buildup and retired in 1975 as a lieutenant colonel. During his 32 years with the Air Force, Foster served in several different capacities—pilot, ce...

An anthology more than half a century in the making, The Last Dangerous Visions is the third and final installment of the legendary science fiction anthology series.In 1973 celebrated writer and editor Harlan Ellison announced the third and final volume of his unprecedented anthology series, which began with Dangerous Visions and continued with Again, Dangerous Visions. But for reasons undisclosed, The Last Dangerous Visions was ...

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052." This captivating anthology, meticulously curated by Arthur Elmore Bostwick and a team of esteemed scholars, presents a diverse array of nonfiction masterpieces. From thought-provoking essays to captivating narratives, this volume offers a treasure trove of insights, perspectives, and literary brilliance. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of renowned authors and discover the transformative powe...