Articles tagged with: author
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The author and novelist Emma Forrest discusses her new memoir, Your Voice in My Head (Random House, 2011), with Joseph Planta. Forrest talks about her descent into mental illness and her recovery through writing, and more.
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Senator Hugh Segal discusses his new book The Right Balance: Canada’s Conservative Tradition (Douglas & McIntyre, 2011), with Joseph Planta.
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The bestselling author and marketing consultant Bruce Philp discusses his new book Consumer Republic: Using Brands to Get What You Want, Make Corporations Behave, and Maybe Even Save the World (McClelland & Stewart, 2011), with Joseph Planta.
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The author Tim Ward discusses the reissuing of his bestselling memoir, What the Buddha Never Taught (Thomas Allen Publishers, 2010), Buddhism, faith, and more, with Joseph Planta.
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The well-known motivational speaker and bestselling author Lucinda Bassett discusses her new book The Solution: Conquer Your Fear, Control Your Future (Sterling, 2011), with Joseph Planta, sharing tips on how to combat stress and anxiety.
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Lists by their very nature are arbitrary and subjective just as they are inclusive and extensive. They are also opportunities for navel-gazing and hand-wringing; mindless chatter or serious discussion. Imperious deliberation might ensue, or a cavalier rattling off of personal favourites could occur. It’s usually once a list is finalised that the real work happens. The deconstruction and/or destruction of a list might occur—where one is placed as opposed to another, or why something was neglected altogether. As books are a significant source of discussion on this website it’s worth noting a couple of lists being culled and cultivated.
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The noted artist and author Helen Piddington discusses her memoir, Rumble Seat: A Victorian Childhood Remembered (Harbour Publishing, 2010), with Joseph Planta.
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A holiday favourite, Global BC’s Mike McCardell returns to discuss his new book, Everything Works (Harbour Publishing, 2010), with Joseph Planta.
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The author and Vancouver Sun columnist Stephen Hume discusses his new book, A Walk with the Rainy Sisters: In Praise of British Columbia’s Places (Harbour Publishing, 2010), with Joseph Planta.
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Dr. Kevin Dutton of Cambridge University discusses his new book Split-Second Persuasion: The Ancient Art and New Science of Changing Minds (Doubleday, 2010), with Joseph Planta.
