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CBU Press Events Blog: February 2010

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CBU Press Events Blog. Saturday, February 20, 2010. DCTroicuk appearance at Goevrnors Book Pub. Sydney's new literary venue — Governors Book Pub, third Tuesday of evey month — is a big hit and Loose Pearls. Author Donna Troicuk's reading on Feb. 16 was a big hit. "Tuesday" is one of thirteen stories in the collection. CBC’s Shelagh Rogers to air interview with CB author. CBC’s Shelagh Rogers to air interview with CB author. On the program’s two weekly airings February 22 and 27. Identified as “a Ca...

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CBU Press Events Blog: May 2010

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CBU Press Events Blog. Thursday, May 13, 2010. Doucette to read at "Authors with Glasses". The featured authors at this month's Governors Book Pub (the third Tuesday of the month at Governors Pub and Eatery) are two CBU Press writers: Wayne MacKay ( A Cast of Characters. And David Doucette ( Strong at the Broken Places. And North of Smokey. 7 pm, Governors Pub on the Esplanade,downtown Sydney. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Forest for Calum. Dance to the Piper. Famhair/Giant and Other Gaelic Poems.

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CBU Press Events Blog: "A Smashing Undertaking": Review

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CBU Press Events Blog. Monday, March 8, 2010. A Smashing Undertaking": Review. A recent review in the literary journal Canadian Literature. Calls MacKinnon’s book of original Gaelic poetry and English interpretations “a smashing undertaking.”. The book is “remarkable as a symbol of Canada’s renewed interest in Gaelic,” the review continues, “whether in English or Gaelic, [Famhair] Giant is a delight.”. 8220;Overall, this is an impressive first collection.” ( Canadian Literature. A Forest for Calum.

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CBU Press Events Blog: June 2009

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CBU Press Events Blog. Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Sobering stuff" writes reviewer. A reviewer for the Halifax Chronicle Herald notes that Gibbs and Leech's book is filled with "sobering stuff." ".this isn’t another bestselling thriller but you should read it anyway. It might just knock you off your complacent 'everything is OK' butt." Read the whole review at: http:/ thechronicleherald.ca/Books/1123664.html. Weather subject of monthly CBC phone-in. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Forest for Calum.

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CBU Press Events Blog: CBU Press book shortlisted for Atlantic Book Award

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CBU Press Events Blog. Tuesday, March 2, 2010. CBU Press book shortlisted for Atlantic Book Award. Sydney, March 2, 2010 – Finalists for the 2007 Atlantic Book Awards were announced today, and a Cape Breton University Press publication is among them. Sydney artist Marie Moore has been shortlisted for the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Illustration for her artwork in the book Cape Breton Wonders, published by CBU Press. 8220;Did you ever wonder why. your mother re-washed the wash? Moore’s works...

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CBU Press Events Blog: October 2009

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CBU Press Events Blog. Monday, October 26, 2009. Public presentation on reading the Qur'an. In a two-part talk, Dr. Campbell will give an overview of the Qur'an, its history and relevance to Islam - one of the great Abrahamic religions. Then he will provide guidance to experiencing the Qur'an on its own terms. This public presentation is Wednesday, October 28, 7-9 pm and McConnell Memorial Library in Downtown Sydney. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Forest for Calum. Dance to the Piper.

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CBU Press Events Blog: September 2009

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CBU Press Events Blog. Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Basement Suite Launch Party October 7. Join author Susan Farrell to celebrate the release of her first novel:. Wednesday, October 7, 5 pm to 8 pm at Governor's Pub, 233 Esplanade, Sydney. Garry Leech keynote speaker to Council of Canadians. Garry Leech, co-author of. The Failure of Global Capitalism from Cape Breton to Colombia and Beyond. Friday, September 11, 2009. Introduction to the Qur'an, Public talk Oct. 28 in Sydney. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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CBU Press Events Blog: November 2009

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CBU Press Events Blog. Thursday, November 26, 2009. Boston University prof. says Reading the Qur'an in English "Recommended". 8220;…useful insights … for all whose access is limited to the Qur’an in translation but who wish to acquire a fuller understanding….”. Professor Emeritus of Religion (Islamic Studies), Boston University. Reviewer says book “of immense benefit". 2009 Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations. Douglas Pratt, University of Waikato, New Zealand. Monday, November 16, 2009. Weekly onThursda...

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CBU Press Events Blog: January 2010

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CBU Press Events Blog. Friday, January 8, 2010. Cape Breton Bound Presents. CBU Press is pleased to be involved with the fledgling organization Cape Breton Bound Presents. The group's first endeavour is a monthly literary event at Governors Pub in downtown Sydney. Governors Book Pub will take place on the third Tuesday of each month beginning January 19. That night, guest emcee Wendy Martin of CBC Cape Breton will host: Dan Doucet ( Rory's Rooster. And Parables of Big Pond. Sounds like a lot of fun.

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CBU Press Events Blog: Boston University prof. says Reading the Qur'an in English "Recommended"

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CBU Press Events Blog. Thursday, November 26, 2009. Boston University prof. says Reading the Qur'an in English "Recommended". 8220;…useful insights … for all whose access is limited to the Qur’an in translation but who wish to acquire a fuller understanding….”. Professor Emeritus of Religion (Islamic Studies), Boston University. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A Forest for Calum. Dance to the Piper. Famhair/Giant and Other Gaelic Poems. Loose Pearls and Other Stories. The Failure of Global Capitalism.