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Greener Than Thou

Surviving the Toxic Sludge of Canadian Ecopolitics

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A hilarious romp through the past, present, and future of Green politics in Canada.Mark Leiren-Young, a lifelong environmentalist and Leacock Medal-winning humour writer, journeys to the heart of greenness to reveal the toxic sludge of Canadian eco-politics.For a brief moment in 2019, it looked like Elizabeth May's Green wave could change Canadian politics and finally wield real power in Ottawa. ... Read more

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A hilarious romp through the past, present, and future of Green politics in Canada.Mark Leiren-Young, a lifelong environmentalist and Leacock Medal-winning humour writer, journeys to the heart of greenness to reveal the toxic sludge of Canadian eco-politics.For a brief moment in 2019, it looked like Elizabeth May's Green wave could change Canadian politics and finally wield real power in Ottawa.
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The Killer Whale Who Changed the World

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The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whale - a story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save them.Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public in 1964. Moby Doll - as the ... Read more

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The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whale - a story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save them.Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public in 1964. Moby Doll - as the
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Never Shoot a Stampede Queen

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Winner of the 2009 Stephen Leacock Medal for HumourThe cops wanted to shoot me, my bosses thought I was a Bolshevik, and a local lawyer warned me that some people I was writing about might try to test the strength of my skull with a steel pipe. What more could any young reporter hope for from his first real job?The night Mark Leiren-Young drove into Williams Lake, British Columbia, in 1985 to work ... Read more

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Winner of the 2009 Stephen Leacock Medal for HumourThe cops wanted to shoot me, my bosses thought I was a Bolshevik, and a local lawyer warned me that some people I was writing about might try to test the strength of my skull with a steel pipe. What more could any young reporter hope for from his first real job?The night Mark Leiren-Young drove into Williams Lake, British Columbia, in 1985 to work
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Octopus Ocean

Geniuses of the Deep

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Series Book 16 - Orca Wild
★“Vivid and fascinating...Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses.”—School Library Journal, starred reviewWith their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being.Octopuses are masters of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight ... Read more

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★“Vivid and fascinating...Budding scientists and animal lovers will keep this stellar title in full-circulation as they learn the mysteries and history of octopuses.”—School Library Journal, starred reviewWith their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being.Octopuses are masters of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight
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Bar Mitzvah Boy

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Joey Brant needs to have a bar mitzvah immediately. Like, next Tuesday. Except he’s not thirteen, the usual age for the Jewish milestone. He’s in his sixties. A task he thinks he could quickly cross off his to-do list becomes a deep immersion into the faith he no longer follows when he meets Rabbi Michael Levitz-Sharon.Michael’s personal life is hanging together by a thread. Her preteen daughter ... Read more

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Joey Brant needs to have a bar mitzvah immediately. Like, next Tuesday. Except he’s not thirteen, the usual age for the Jewish milestone. He’s in his sixties. A task he thinks he could quickly cross off his to-do list becomes a deep immersion into the faith he no longer follows when he meets Rabbi Michael Levitz-Sharon.Michael’s personal life is hanging together by a thread. Her preteen daughter
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Shylock

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Second Prize Winner, Canada's National One-Act Playwriting Competition (1994)Shylock is an award-winning play about a Jewish actor who finds himself condemned by his own community for his portrayal of Shakespeare’s notorious Jew. Shylock has provided much fuel for the fiery debates surrounding censorship, historical revisionism, political correctness, and the thorny discussion of whether certain ... Read more

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Second Prize Winner, Canada's National One-Act Playwriting Competition (1994)Shylock is an award-winning play about a Jewish actor who finds himself condemned by his own community for his portrayal of Shakespeare’s notorious Jew. Shylock has provided much fuel for the fiery debates surrounding censorship, historical revisionism, political correctness, and the thorny discussion of whether certain
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One Ocean

7 Ways to Save the Seas

by Mark Leiren-Young ...

Illustrated by Bithi Sutradhar ...

Series Book 4 - Orca Take Action
About seventy percent of our planet is ocean, and over 250,000 species call it home. But most of the animals who live in it—from the biggest whales to the smallest plankton—are being affected by the climate crisis.In One Ocean, learn about practical ways to keep the ocean clean, the effects of the climate crisis, how to get political in your community and how small actions can have a big impact. ... Read more

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About seventy percent of our planet is ocean, and over 250,000 species call it home. But most of the animals who live in it—from the biggest whales to the smallest plankton—are being affected by the climate crisis.In One Ocean, learn about practical ways to keep the ocean clean, the effects of the climate crisis, how to get political in your community and how small actions can have a big impact.
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Orcas Everywhere

The Mystery and History of Killer Whales

by Mark Leiren-Young ...

Series Book 1 - Orca Wild
Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet, but can they survive their relationship with humans?Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly ... Read more

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Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet, but can they survive their relationship with humans?Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly
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The Green Chain: Nothing is Ever Clear Cut

Nothing is Ever Clear Cut

by Mark Leiren-Young ...

The Green Chain looks at the past, present and future of forestry through interviews with environmentalists, loggers, scientists and others. Raw log exports, environmental devastation, making a living . . . all are discussed in this exploration of the problems facing our forests, and the possible solutions.It's an emotional topic, especially in British Columbia, where Greenpeace and the Raging ... Read more

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The Green Chain looks at the past, present and future of forestry through interviews with environmentalists, loggers, scientists and others. Raw log exports, environmental devastation, making a living . . . all are discussed in this exploration of the problems facing our forests, and the possible solutions.It's an emotional topic, especially in British Columbia, where Greenpeace and the Raging
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This Crazy Time

Living Our Environmental Challenge

by Tzeporah Berman, Mark Leiren-Young ...

From one of the world's most controversial campaigners, This Crazy Time is the No Logo of the NEW environmental movement, an essential must-read that combines Bill Bryson's personable style and humour with Naomi Klein's hard-hitting activism and research.Passionate, profound, inspiring and funny, Berman is inspiring people from all walks of life to get off the sidelines and fight the good fight- ... Read more

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From one of the world's most controversial campaigners, This Crazy Time is the No Logo of the NEW environmental movement, an essential must-read that combines Bill Bryson's personable style and humour with Naomi Klein's hard-hitting activism and research.Passionate, profound, inspiring and funny, Berman is inspiring people from all walks of life to get off the sidelines and fight the good fight-
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Spirits of the Coast

Orcas in Science, Art and History

by Severn Cullis-Suzuki, David Suzuki, Briony Penn, Mark Leiren-Young, Misty Macduffee, Alex Morton ...

"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." —Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki FoundationSpirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca.Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as ... Read more

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"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." —Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki FoundationSpirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca.Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as
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Sharks Forever

The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect Predator

by Mark Leiren-Young ...

Series Book 9 - Orca Wild
Explore the latest science about sharks.Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks who lived in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting ... Read more

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Explore the latest science about sharks.Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks who lived in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting
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