Non-Fiction Books

Toronto, Canada. A city that has perilously transformed over a short period of thirty years from a relatively peaceful, naive, 'small-town’ city, to a sprawling urban metropolis plagued with crime, guns, gangs and violence. Just A Cop is a rare memoir written by a street level cop, Hal Cunningham, who witnessed this transformation first hand. Beginning his career in 1973 as an unarmed cadet, Cunningham earned his way through the ranks from a constable on patrol, to undercover street intelligence officer, and eventually to the rank of Staff Sergeant and Platoon Commander. This memoir is a first of its kind. Through the eyes of a frontline police officer who’s been there and witnessed much, it offers a raw look at how “Toronto the Good” changed into a 'mean streets' city whose per capita murder rate is now higher than that of New York City.

Cyberbullying, harassment, embarrassing others, tormenting, threatening or humiliating, and spousal abuse are all considered 'bullying.' It happens to children, teens, and adults. It occurs in pre-school, elementary school, college, home, and in the workplace. It is apparent in all walks of life. Bullying occurs in every town, city, state, province and country. It has many ugly faces, that is getting uglier by the day. With today's technology, mobile phones, internet, and social media, bullying has become easier, more widespread and long lasting. Its’ effects are destructive, brutal, and in some cases, even fatal. Even though bullying is found in many facets of today’s society, Beyond Sticks and Stones focuses mainly on children, teens and young students. For the most part, this is where the deviant behavior commences and for many, carries over into their adult lives. This book is a valuable tool for parents, teachers and anyone who could or should take action against bullying.