It is spring on the French River, and thoughts have turned to fishing. On his first outing, a young fisherman discovers a body floating face down in the river by a dam site. All signs point to a murder.

The victim turns out to be a widower who has recently lost his wife to cancer. He is a newcomer to his tiny community and a recluse. What could he have done to deserve his fate?

The young female detective in charge of the case, Sergeant Kate Bray, cannot find clues other than the youngster's DNA. It is almost as if someone is hiding evidence from her.

Follow the twists and turns in the investigation, including the probe of multiple suspects. Take your best guess as to whodunnit! Then follow Kate in her pursuit of the perp . . . in a canoe!

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Despite having been born into a dystopian world, shattered into isolated but powerful Factions by a brutal civil war, Darcy Newman has it easier than most. The daughter of the powerful leader of Faction 2, she’s always been sheltered from the chaos and deprivation experienced by the lower echelons of society … but she felt like an outsider, nonetheless, never truly feeling accepted even by her own family.

When she is finally offered the opportunity to earn her place among them with a dangerous mission undertaken on her father’s behalf, Darcy is almost as excited as she is daunted. Another Faction has developed a mysterious and potentially dangerous substance (known only as Element Five). Her father wants it for himself, though obtaining it won’t be easy.

Despite being utterly unsuited for a cross-country mission likely requiring subterfuge at best and violence at worst, Darcy is determined to do her best and make her father proud. What she hadn’t counted on was Jessie Riggs, the modified human (Mod) with whom her father expects her to travel. Mods are definitely not part of the Elite, having been cast out of “proper” society as criminals and malcontents. Certainly not the sort of people with whom Darcy is accustomed to associating; she understands full well how dangerous they are purported to be. If she’s going to impress her father though, she knows she has to find a way to make it work.

Unfortunately, even to Darcy’s unfamiliar eye, Jessie looks far more dangerous than the average Mod … in more ways than one.

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Wiley the wacky water droplet has fallen off his cloud, Vaporo! But this time, when he awakens, Vaporo’s nowhere in sight and Wiley is worried he’ll never find another place he belongs. But Wiley’s in luck because he’s landed in the ocean on a plastic bottle named Spring. Spring is lost too, so the two friends decide to help each other. Their first stop? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch!

Join Wiley as he and Spring explore the ocean, underwater creatures, and pollution on their way to finding what it truly means to belong.

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“When is a murder not a murder? When a few crows fly away”

Two loud bangs wake little Jack Munroe from his sleep. It’s the last one he’ll ever wake up from.

A bloodied teen grasps at the stab wound on his side, desperate for help. The sounds of the sirens drown out the hostility of the police.

Dora Cougar lies in the street dying, her memories playing back like a movie while her demons look on and laugh. They’re the only ones by her side as she fades.

Three children whose lives are cut short. Three stories out of thousands of similar cases. Three innocents exposed to the horrors of the world, holding out hope that they’ll be rescued. But in the end their flock of stories will always be told by the eye of the crow. That is what makes them different from the rest.

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In The Great Bake Take and Go Baking Book, baker and author Katharine MacPherson shares her favourite recipes and strategies on how to start a successful bake table. Breads, cookies, muffins, scones, bars, and more—this book has it all. These recipes—tested and improved—emphasize whole, simple ingredients that your customers and family members will enjoy for years to come. All can be easily doubled and tripled, perfect for farmers markets and fairs, bake sales, and home cooking. You can customize fillings, toppings, and more, adding your own creative flair to the bake.

The Great Bake Take and Go Baking Book goes beyond a collection of mouthwatering recipes. Katharine provides strategies on how to run a successful bake table—and small business—so readers don’t have to learn the hard way. She knows that with an ever-growing to-do list before event day, bakers look for ways to simplify and increase efficiencies. From freeze-ahead and make-ahead options to easy step-by-step instructions and time-saving tips, this guide has you covered. It even includes a timeline for event day to help keep you organized, prepared, and having fun interacting with customers.

Whether you’re a baker ready to start your own business or a home baker looking to fundraise, this book contains essential tips on how to do it. The Great Bake Take and Go Baking Book is a must-have for anyone looking for their new favourite recipe.

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2020. Yeah, that. Everything stopped except Marg Heidebrecht's habit of writing for ninety minutes a day. Four years, forty essays later, the author of In the Shade: Friendship, Loss, and the Bruce Trail provides us with this new collection. Intended as a legacy for family and friends, her insights and humour will be appreciated by others trying to make sense of their own lives in a world that’s constantly changing.

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Travel to western Nigeria, where the Yoruba people reside, and immerse yourself in their culture and traditions. In this gripping personal story, follow the life of John, born to royalty, and experience his journey into adulthood amidst numerous challenges.

John's story begins at his birth, with the expected discipline and training in place in preparation for his rule as king after his father's demise. Along the way, learn about the social and cultural practices of the Yoruba people, including their belief in divination through the Ifa religion and their worship of various gods and goddesses.

As John continues to grow, witness his elementary school experiences, focusing on his teachers’ dedication and the ingenuity of the western-region government as it introduces and implements compulsory primary education.

John's life takes a turn when he goes to live with his uncle, a pastor in another city far from home. As years pass, John loses contact with his parents, leading him on a voyage of self-discovery.

Readers will gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the values, cultures, and religions of the Yoruba people, as well as insights into the challenges faced by all who live in this diverse and complex society.

Keenly detailed, and with vivid storytelling, discover the richness of Yoruba history and traditions and experience an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a young African prince. This captivating story illuminates the beauty and diversity of western Nigeria.

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Sara is excited to take on her first day of school… but she’s also a little nervous. What if the other kids don’t like her? What if they think she’s too different?

With her princess wand guide cane in hand, Sara will get to know her new school, her new teacher and her new classmates. She might even teach a lesson of her own: Sometimes, you just need to adapt!

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Independence, optimism, and resilience characterize my life’s journey and are the main themes of this book, which is for the over-fifty women out there who are retired or starting a new chapter in their lives.

You may think, "It's too hard, "I’m too old", or "How do you teach if you don’t know their language?"

First, there is excellent training available, and it has been proven that you can learn your whole life. Secondly, a lot of cultures respect their elders, and thirdly, most countries have a little English due to colonialism and speak a mixture of English and their own language, for example, Chinglish in China. A lot of schools have teaching assistants to help out in the classroom.

Come with me and share the sights, sounds and aromas of the different countries and the unique culture and charm of each people group.

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In poems shot through with both wonder and woe, The Wilding celebrates the astonishing natural world and mourns the crises facing it. A clear-eyed, uncompromising, and cohesive first collection, it is a love letter and offering to the Earth, both prayer and lamentation. Seeing “our fingerprints on every catastrophe” but knowing “we belong to the universe and it to us,” The Wilding refuses to give in to despair. Instead, it seeks the path to rebirth and renewal, while reminding us, in doing so, of our own, wild hearts.

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Embark on a journey unlike any other in An Ocean to Redemption – an engaging memoir that unveils a breathtaking tale of love, betrayal, and adventure.

Rob and Lisa, after years of marital bliss, surrender to wanderlust and embark on an ambitious two-year sailing odyssey around the world. As their expedition nears its final chapter, they find themselves marooned in South Africa, yearning to join a yacht delivery as crew on yet another epic trip across the Atlantic Ocean and back home to their native Canada. Here, their lives intertwine with the charismatic Adam, an acquaintance from their thrilling escapades sailing across the Pacific Ocean, who warmly opens his doors to them during their time in South Africa.

A gesture of hospitality to be sure, but this quickly turns into a nerve wracking inflection point when it becomes apparent to Rob that Adam’s interest in Lisa surpasses mere friendship. To Rob’s dismay, he discovers his wife entangled in a secret affair, cunningly concealed right under his nose. Brace yourself as Rob bares his soul, recounting the harrowing tale of grappling with a fractured marriage while navigating the expansive Atlantic with his estranged wife.

Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous, awe-inspiring voyage, An Ocean to Redemption is an artfully-crafted story that delves into the depths of love, betrayal and deceit. Emotionally vulnerable, the book’s unfolding narrative transports readers into a world teeming with adventure, heartache, and ultimately, acceptance.

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Marjorie Glass is in danger. She has a special gift that a nefarious organization wants to use, and will do whatever it takes to possess it and her.

In 2039, eleven-year-old Marj had an accident that triggered something unimaginable within her: she could suddenly communicate with her deceased great-great-grandfather, who was once an ace pilot and war hero.

Now six years later, in a world impacted by catastrophic global warming and increased crime, Marj dreams of following in her great-great-grandfather’s footsteps to become a pilot, and hopefully beyond—on a mission to Mars! Unfortunately, while working towards her goal, she unwittingly becomes a person of interest to an unsanctioned super soldier program. Marj is not keen on the idea of becoming a puppet to the program’s cold-hearted commander, nor of his scientist’s unorthodox method to augment her special ability.

So, a very capable young Marj ends up on the run, only to find much-needed collaborators in unexpected places. But how can she know for sure that they don’t just want her for her power too?

Comprised of three novellas driven by emerging technology and spooky science, Noetic Marj Odyssey is a young woman’s adventurous, and often perilous, life journey. While losing family and friendships to forging new ones, Marj must also contend with corrupt forces on Earth and ultimately faces unexpected challenges on Mars—all of which will forever change her life.

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Gerry Friesen, AKA The Recovering Farmer, chronicles his journey through anxiety, depression, and addiction to a place of improved mental health—and even, sometimes, happiness.

Mental health, or lack thereof, has become a major topic in agricultural communities around the world. There is still a strong stigma attached to conversations around mental health, and an attitude that to admit you need help is a shameful thing. This book aims to challenge those attitudes. It explores the aspects of Gerry’s life as a farmer that contributed to his mental health, both positive and negative, and contains concrete tools for others to maintain and build their mental wellness.

Surprisingly upbeat and admirably honest, The Recovering Farmer is a memoir, but it is also a powerful recovery tool for those struggling with mental health. It reminds us that it’s okay not to be okay, and that there is no shame in reaching out for help.

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Hike, explore, discover, and learn!

There are endless wonders to uncover along the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked foot path. This beautifully illustrated book invites kids and families to unearth the trail’s many treasures, from a blue jay’s feather to an acorn to a droplet of water. Thoughtfully chosen facts will light up the imaginations of children and grown-ups alike, encouraging love, appreciation, and respect for the natural world and all it has to offer.

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I Can Daydream A Through Z is a one of a kind colorful, whimsical alphabet book full of unique characters that will surely capture the attention of all toddlers and preschoolers.

I Can Daydream A Through Z was inspired by corky creative names my daughter and I use to make up as we would tell make believe stories to each other at bedtime. I Can Daydream A Through Z is a one of a kind, colorful, whimsical, alphabet children's book that will surely capture the hearts and attention of it's tiny preschool and toddler readers.

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Shawn couldn’t be more excited for his summer holidays to begin. But when wildfires threaten his rural community, it sure puts a damper on the fun.

Worried about the future, Shawn sets out to visit his old friend Flash the weasel. Flash and the rest of the weasels show Shawn how they work together to prepare their community and keep it resilient through wildfire season. Shawn is inspired by what he learns—but can he take that knowledge back to his own community, and help to reduce the impacts of this fire season?

Shawn and Flash takes a lighthearted approach to a big problem. Youth have the power to make change; they need to know just how much impact one individual can have. This book shows them how to take action, and reminds them that they hold the power of change within them. We are in this together, and together we are stronger.

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Dive into a captivating realm of speculative wonders with this bold and imaginative collection of post-apocalyptic tales. Within these pages, you’ll encounter extraordinary individuals who dare to seek a life beyond the confines of their small world, defying conventions and pushing boundaries. Venture forth with them as they journey beyond the horizon in search of the elusive source of ice, scale an enigmatic mountain to uncover its secrets, master the art of horsemanship, or strive to escape the wrath of a relentless apocalypse of disease and fire.

But these stories are not only about physical journeys. Each story pushes the boundaries of the characters’ world while also defying readers’ expectations in regard to gender, identity, and sexuality. As philosophical as they are inventive, Echoes of the Red Earth will challenge readers to reconsider their own world, pushing them to view the things they take for granted in an entirely new light.

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“He was a man who had a purpose when he came among our people. He was very gentle with his purpose. He had a vision. He saw we had something that nobody else did. He gave us gifts which we remember to this day and still use. He changed us. He changed us for the better.”

—Raymond Yakeleya, residential school survivor, filmmaker, Dene Elder

Alone one winter night in a log cabin in the late 1940s, Jean-Marie Mouchet was waiting for his water to boil and started thinking about why he was there and how he could make a difference that mattered.

He was a Catholic missionary in Canada’s North and could see the negative effect the Europeans were having on the Indigenous population. Wanting to do something about it, he resolved to help Indigenous youth reconnect with the land and their traditional values yet provide them with a means to adapt to the social and cultural change that was on the horizon.

He started something simple – a skiing program. The individual and snow in harmony.

Jean-Marie’s Territorial Experimental Ski Training (TEST) program yielded multiple Olympians, made cross-country skiing the fastest-growing winter sport in Canada, and placed both Northern and Canadian skiers on the cross-country skiing world stage. Over the next 60 years it also produced many leaders who helped guide Northern First Nations into the 21st Century and is credited with saving the lives of many residential school survivors.

Firth paints a comprehensive and grounded portrait of the man behind the legacy, all upon a backdrop of a Northern landscape in the midst of transition that will appeal to anyone interested in Canadian and Indigenous history.

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Why is so much of our existence so ordinary? Why this immense tract of stuff in our lives that seems to have no lofty purpose? In ninety short devotional chapters, Mike Mason meditates on this question, concluding that in fact everydayness, to the extent we embrace it, is a source of deep consolation. Far from being meaningless, the humdrum and the commonplace may actually hold the secret of life. Same Old, Same New—beautifully and provocatively written and full of arresting insights—will take your old tired world, stand it on end, and spin it like a top.

“Mike Mason straddles two worlds, the quotidian and the eternal. Of course those two worlds aren’t separate worlds at all—and the reality of that intermingling, that co-existence of the mundane and the mystical, is perhaps the recurrent theme of Mason’s writing.” ~Ron Reed, Founding Artistic Director of Pacific Theatre

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Fifteen-year-old Liv Morgan has moved with her mom from Buffalo to rural Kansas after her parents’ divorce in the late-1980s. Soon after she arrives, she meets Jack Lindt, who very quickly becomes her best friend and boyfriend. But the innocence and joy of young love is suddenly interrupted when a family tragedy pulls Jack’s life off course.

Sunflower is a story about a romance that blossoms between two friends that is ultimately put to the test as Jack’s family deals with death, abuse, alcoholism, and deep family secrets. He loves Liv, but he often feels that she is better off without him. As his depression and angst consume him, he gains strength from reliving the memories of their early days together, and revelling in their surprise encounters with each other.

Emily Morra has crafted a novel filled with suspense, friendship, teen romances, and family drama. Readers will cheer on the Lindt brothers as they attempt to run the farm, and will wait with intense anticipation along with Jack in his newly-planted sunflower field. Will Liv return to him? Will the mystery of Mr. White and the Lindt family be solved? There is much to be uncovered within the pages of Sunflower.

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