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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Collected Short Stories
2nd Edition by Sinai C. Hamada
No doubt the verdant mountain ranges, the mist and the cold are majestic backdrop providing much of the mystic for Hamada’s Collected Short Stories. But it is the hardy women and men, their refusal to be mere victims of nature or supposed ‘progress’, their stoic, down-to-earth decency in the face of all adversity that is the beating heart of Hamada’s fiction. Sinai’s stories are a window to a place and time long gone. The highlanders he speaks of survive but through his tales. Hamada transforms tribal myth and personal memory into lasting art. Many of Sinai’s stories were written when he was a young man and betray the longings and passions of the young: unrequited love, the desire for intimacy that unfulfilled may result in solitude, loneliness, and the abiding melancholy underlying some of his best work. Still, Hamada does not romanticize the native. His highlanders are neither innocent nor naïve to the ways of the world. They are the children, after all, of warriors who took heads and slaves and survived by their peculiar code. In the later stories we can hear the grievances and aspirations of locals whose livelihoods have been upturned by lowlanders as well as by the larger colonial and global forces at play. We see their own pretenses and machinations as they navigate the new realities. The melancholy of the earlier stories replaced it seems by a knowing, satirical tone. The contemporary reader may question certain word choices of the author, no doubt influenced by the literature and orthodoxies of his day, that sound inappropriate in our age of cultural sensitivity and ‘political correctness,’ but these too are part of the journey of Hamada’s tales from past to present, from mountain fastness to city street and academe. In the end he sings of the nobility of forebears, the triumph of family and of a love as old as the mountains. - Charlson Ong, Award winning writer, fictionist, scriptwriter
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War and Other Inconveniences
by Trevor W. Harrison
This collection combines several poems written since 2020 with five poems of older origin. An earlier version of “A Pretty Good Planet” appeared in Alberta Views in March 2022. An earlier version of “Guernica, Then and Now,” appeared in Canadian Dimension in November 8, 2023. Together, the poems deal with the growing dystopian elements of our age. War, threats of war, our collective apathy, and its consequences take centre stage. But war also shares the stage with other threats—climate change, pestilence, oligarchic power, and right-wing authoritarianism. The poems bend towards the dark but in the author's words, he would rather walk in the truthful dark than in a false light.
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TBR: Tools for Better Relationships
A Working Manual for Instructors and Individuals by Terry N. Hoagland
Unlock the secrets to building meaningful connections with Tools for Better Relationships (TBR). This essential teaching manual offers practical, proven tools to help individuals build stronger, more fulfilling relationships at home, at work, and in life. Drawing from years of teaching experience and real-world use, this guide is designed for adults of all ages, and with guidance, for middle and high school students. Whether you're navigating challenges with family members, colleagues, or friends, this book empowers you to make better decisions, manage your emotions, and understand others in a deeper, more compassionate way. Centered on the principles of emotional intelligence, the manual covers a wide range of skills, from self-awareness and -management to empathy and conflict resolution. These tools aren't just for fixing problems—they are for preventing them by helping individuals develop positive communication habits and address emotional reactivity. Those who apply these skills and insights will find greater success in their personal and professional lives, creating lasting connections and enduring setbacks with grace. This guide blends theory with applicable tools to equip individuals with the skills necessary to foster healthier relationships. Whether used in group settings or for individual study, Tools for Better Relationships serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their intra- and interpersonal dynamics and build stronger, more resilient relationships. Learn how to communicate, understand, and connect better with others—because the most enriching relationships begin with emotional intelligence.
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The Story of Cheese
How a Lonely Stray Became the Beloved Library Cat by Shelly Cory-Shivvers
A lonely cat lives at Happy Lake campground. The weather has gotten cold, and the campground is empty. The poor cat is lonely, hungry, and getting scared. When a couple comes to stay at one of the cabins, the cat is so happy! The woman even sets food out for her. But the couple also has a scary dog, and the cat isn’t so sure she should come out of hiding. Will she find her happy ending? Or are there too many things standing between her and her forever home? The Story of Cheese is based on the true story of Cheese the library cat. People who come into her library often ask about her history; this book shares her story for the first time. With delightful prose and beautiful images, it’s perfect for young readers ready to learn about the joys of animal adoption and the simple acts of kindness that can transform a life.
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Farmer Bunkles’ Extraordinary Carrots
by Jody Sue Thorogood
Farmer Bunkles’ Extraordinary Carrots is the first of many stories in The Daily Happenings of Fogsworth County series. It takes us to the quaint farming town of Wuggleston, where we are introduced to some key residents of the community. This tale centres around a man named Farmer Bunkles, who is known throughout all of Fogsworth County for growing the sweetest, crunchiest, most perfectly delicious carrots in the whole wide world! One particular summer’s night, an entire field of the delectable delicacies went missing. How this happened was a complete and utter mystery. Come and help Farmer Bunkles and Detective Magna Fye solve the case, and join the first of many adventures that take place in the magical county of Fogsworth!
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Startup Momentum
12 Powerful Principles You Must Know Before Launching Your Startup by Amir Arsalan Dadkhah
This 12-step guide reveals the core principles that support efficient and secure startup growth for first-time entrepreneurs. It provides powerful insight on developing an inspiring idea into a successful, thriving business that is both fulfilling for you and engaging for people, without risking a downfall or mediocre outcome.
