How do courts choose among competing readings of a text? This work draws on linguistics, philosophy of language, hermeneutics, and literary criticism for insights into how texts impart meaning. Through vivid examples and in-depth case studies—of reported judicial decisions rather than stylized hypotheticals—it translates learnings into practical guidance.Many interpretive disputes arise from ordinary linguistic indeterminacy. Part I develops a taxonomy of linguistic features that c...

This book examines the changing demographics, attitudes and electoral behaviours of Londoners over the last 50 years and considers the impact these changes have had on the policy agendas of the capital, past, present and future.Focussing on the issues of greatest concern to voters in the capital, including crime, the economy and the cost of living, housing, inequality, health, immigration and the environment, the book examines the capital’s economic and cultural dominance and how i...

Sparks fly between a matchmaker and her billionaire client, blurring the lines between love and professionalism.Entrepreneur and acclaimed chef Bruno Santana is tired of the dating scene and reluctantly hires matchmaker Marissa Liburd to help him find a wife. As he embarks on a series of dates, none of the women measure up, and he quickly realizes why. Despite Marissa's professional demeanor, he's increasingly attracted to her and drawn to her warmth and personality during...

Goalie Secrets is a forbidden workplace hockey romance with a grumpy musical-theater-loving goalie, a heroine sworn to keep a professional distance, and a chronic condition neither of them can outskate. Perfect for fans of Liz Tomforde, Lauren Blakely and Tessa Bailey.Superstar goaltender Jeremy Lopez has a secret. His superhuman flexibility comes from a chronic disorder that leaves him in constant, hidden pain. That’s where I come in. I’v...

Powerplay is a fake-engagement hockey romance with a heroine who’s impressed by nobody and a hero who’s never once been wanted for the right reasons. Perfect for fans of Liz Tomforde, Lauren Blakely and Elle Kennedy.Nobody warned me that fixing the ice resurfacer after hours came with a side of arrogant playboy hockey star.I’ve just finished telling Sergei Petrov exactly where to stick his invitation to “party” when my dad is rushe...

What if Romeo and Juliet had survived and become middle-aged parents?In this riveting standalone followup to The Tinderbox: Soldier Of Indira we are presented this question along with the other realities that happen long after the "happily ever after" of fairy tales.Through twenty years of prosperity and progress, King Everson and Queen Allegra have lovingly nurtured peace between the once mortal enemies, Indira and Mano. The war w...

Breakaway is a slow-burn brother’s best friend hockey romance with a childhood crush, a wounded hero learning to ask for help, and a heroine who knows exactly what she’s worth. Perfect for fans of Liz Tomforde, Lauren Blakely and Tessa Bailey.I’m six teaspoons of Nutella deep into a very bad day when the man I’ve been crushing on since high school skates back into my life.Lance Jefferson is a Stanley Cup-winning hockey superstar an...

24 stories of queer divorce—a groundbreaking book of essays that unflinchingly explores love, loss, and liberation beyond the confines of cishet marriageTo the End, edited by Morty Diamond, is a raw and fearless book of essays that delves into the messy realities, impossible heartbreaks, and profound liberations inherent to queerly uncoupling in the 21st century.Across 24 essays, queer, trans, nonbinary, and intersex writers share their firsthand a...

Weaving together forty-five years of artistic practice, I Use All the Colours follows the creative journey of Joyce Majiski. As one of Northern Canada’s most prolific visual artists, Majiski has built an unconventional life in the boreal forest, honing her skills outside the formal confines of art school training and infusing her art with the knowledge and perspective she gained in her careers as a biologist and wilderness guide, as well as her extensive international travel and a...

Can one political leader change the course of history? Should CEOs be given big bonuses when a company performs well? Will firing a coach actually change the fortunes of the team? What does a religion’s success owe to a charismatic founder?In a fresh take on the interplay of power, character and success, world-renowned historian and bestselling author Jared Diamond argues that great leaders are so much more than either heroic exceptions or products of circumstance. Looking at natur...

From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning, multimillion-copy bestselling classic Guns, Germs and Steel, a landmark study of leadership across politics, religion, business, and sports—seeking to decode how and why leaders matter.Can one person change the world?In his acclaimed and influential books Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now, in Profits, Prophets, Coaches...

Tackle your workload with ClaudeClaude For Dummies gets you started with the AI program that’s made to help you find solutions to your toughest problems. With this beginner-friendly guide, you can learn to write effective prompts, fact-check results, and get things done faster with Claude’s help. Not sure where to start? This Dummies guide has your back, with ideas for what you can (and can’t) do with AI chatbots both in everyday life and in business setti...