In Cuba, on a beautiful sandy beach, surrounded by clear blue water, stood a giant castle. People would come from far away to visit the castle and explore its surroundings. One day, when doing just that, a Canadian woman discovered a puppy outside of the fence lining the castle grounds. From the moment the two locked eyes, the woman knew the puppy was meant to be a part of her family.

Inspired by the author’s real-life experience, Chica, Chica, Señorita tells the story of a small dog’s triumphant journey across the sea to her furever home. The author hopes to inspire young readers and families to consider if rescuing or adopting an animal is right for them.

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What do we learn about sex if our teacher is porn?

What is the difference between entering and being entered?

What haunts us in the wake of childhood abuse?

Porn Tales & Sex Demons eavesdrops on a psychotherapist’s consulting room as 23-year-old Evan—raised in an abusive, hyper-sexualized environment and stuck in self-punishing behaviours—and Seb, nearing 30—babied and coddled by his parents and tortured by a numbing dread that he might be “gay”—struggle with their sexual concerns. Both have been watching porn since they were preteens. Bailey, their queer therapist, worries that porn distorts erotic fantasies, dilutes confidence, and blocks them from seeing others as more than just body parts.

Bailey attempts to make sense of the distressing stories of childhood sexual abuse, shame, rape, and porn use, but doubts their competence to work in this tricky area. By facing their own sexual demons, Bailey steers Evan and Seb back towards their genuine sexual impulses, helping them frame their gender identities and own their desires.

Written entirely in dialogue, notes, and journal entries, this daring and unusual “novel-of-voices” explores, frankly and sensitively, the mess of sexuality that we all participate in and the joy-crushing trauma that so many of us carry with us.

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The world’s a lot more fun when you see it from a dog’s point of view!

So begins Bruno the woodle’s collection of personal stories, all hand-written (or, paw-written) for you by the energetic dog himself! Each of these stories is totally true, and full of lots of fun, treats, and even a new smell or two. Join Bruno as he meets his forever family, makes new friends, and even tangles with an angry mama bear . . . although that’s a story for later on!

So, cuddle up, sit yourself down, and let Bruno the woodle remind you that life’s most valuable lessons often come through muddy paws—the hardships, the healing, the wild unknown—and a wagging tail full of love, friendship, and the comfort of home.

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Booker is a spider who lives with his family—wife Silken and five children—in a community of other spiders. The community is located in an abandoned cabin, which has been mythologized in a legend about mysterious beings who built the place, then left it, with the warning that they would someday return.

As is foreshadowed, Bart, the son of the previous owner, turns up and sweeps away the spider community. The spiders survive, but their shelter and food sources are taken away, leaving them in dire straits. Booker takes it upon himself to win back the cabin for the sake of his family and friends, but he soon learns that diplomacy may be more effective than force in achieving his aims.

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À propos du livre Voyage dans les Psaumes

Plongez au cœur des mystères divins à travers Voyage dans les Psaumes : Louange, Justice et Révélations de Dieu, une exploration spirituelle qui révèle la profondeur, la beauté et la puissance éternelle de la Parole inspirée.

Ce livre n’est pas une simple étude biblique : c’est un cheminement, une rencontre avec Dieu à travers les chants, les prières et les cris du cœur de David et des prophètes. Chaque Psaume devient ici une porte ouverte sur la révélation du caractère de Dieu, sur la justice qui affermit le trône divin, et sur la louange qui libère la puissance du Royaume.

Destiné aux chrétiens désireux de grandir dans la connaissance de Dieu, ce livre offre :

• Une lecture éclairée verset par verset, enracinée dans le texte biblique.

• Des clés de compréhension spirituelle pour la prière et la méditation.

• Des vérités intemporelles sur la louange, la justice et la révélation divine.

• Des applications pratiques pour transformer la vie du lecteur au quotidien.

À travers ces pages, le lecteur apprendra à voir Dieu agir dans les saisons de sa vie, à discerner Sa voix dans les épreuves et à célébrer Sa fidélité.

Voyage dans les Psaumes est une invitation à adorer, à comprendre et à marcher dans la révélation de Dieu. Laissez le Saint-Esprit vous révéler Dieu et la vérité, Jésus-Christ vous apprendre à l’adorer.

Prophète Jonathan Kouadio

À la gloire de Jésus-Christ.

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A fter her travel partner is sidelined Marlene embarks on a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands, alone. An anxious, introverted widow, she has reservations about the solo trip but meets a number of interesting shipmates and soon finds herself embroiled in the lives of some, with issues including gender dysphoria, spousal abuse, terminal illness, depression, and midlife-romance. She and her dinner mates share their lives, their excursions, and concerns for each other, particularly when the ship stops in the middle of the night to search for a suspected overboard guest. Although memories of previous trips to Hawaii with her husband are often clouded with sadness, Marlene disembarks the cruise with a new confidence and new friendships.

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Waking From A Seductive Fantasy chronicles Lana Gutman’s cathartic journey following the devastating loss of her spouse, celebrated musician David Maestro, who died by suicide. Lana’s husband was a popular, admired entertainer notorious for his romantic entanglements and multitude of groupies. When they married, Lana discovered David’s traumatic history through his recurring nightmares and increasing depression. They saw multiple therapists specializing in depressive disorders, yet David rejected their advice, choosing to self-medicate with marijuana, alcohol, and even womanizing.

Lana believes she maintained a paranormal connection with David, and sensed him in her home as cold energy. There was another presence lingering with David, and it felt menacing. Lana wondered if this other entity was linked to her husband’s violent past in San Quentin Penitentiary, where he was sentenced to life for murder. David’s music kept him alive while he was incarcerated. He recruited other prison musicians to form a group called “The Contraband,” and they opened for entertainers visiting the penitentiary. David was given a chance to record his own songs which were highly praised by professionals in the music industry. After being paroled for good behavior, he rarely capitalized on the success of his album, and played small clubs, collecting women like souvenirs in a hedonistic existence.

The hopelessness and despair that plagued David is already a national epidemic, and Lana’s goal in sharing his life is to expose the crisis of clinical depression insidiously poisoning our loved ones, as it did to her beloved Maestro. Lana writes intimately about the universal themes and insight gained from her spiritual encounter with David, and the transcendent odyssey they took together.

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Curiosity killed the cat? Satisfaction brought it back.

Joni the cat loves nothing better than to sleep all day—until one day, she wakes up with a strange feeling. Overcome by curiosity, Joni steps into a world full of magic and wonder. Come join her on the adventure of a lifetime!

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This second edition of Management Consulting provides a comprehensive update to the Common Body of Knowledge, establishing the core standards of the management consulting profession in Canada. Drawing on the insights and expertise of a seasoned team of practitioners, the text presents the essential methodologies, tools, and techniques that define the practice. Clear, accessible, and highly practical, this guide is an invaluable resource for management consultants, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives seeking a shared foundation in the principles of professional consulting.

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The road ahead stretches for hundreds of kilometres, and this time Charlotte and Anna will need more than luck to survive—they will need to summon all the resilience, determination and willpower they possess.

Every ounce of strength will be tested as they struggle through a land they have never encountered, a vast and unforgiving place where the cold bites hard and the paths seem endless. Behind them lurk shadows—pursuers who will drag them back if given the chance. Or worse, silence them.

What began as a desperate escape has become a journey driven by the pull of home, and although every step is haunted with uncertainty, even in their bleakest moments, the will to go on pushes Charlotte and Anna forward. For beyond the mountains and frozen fields lay their country, where men and women of the Resistance stand against the enemy—unyielding, determined to defend what is theirs.

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The pathway to a career isn’t always straightforward. Not everyone dreams of becoming a doctor, let alone a surgeon, since childhood. Author Dennis Pitt certainly didn’t. Like his grandfather and parents, Dennis had his sights set on a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But after a few pivotal events, he applied to medical school. And once there, the path wasn’t any clearer: What area to specialize in? What internships and specialist residencies to apply for? How do you balance a personal life with a demanding education and career?

Inspired by his mother’s own memoir to document family history, Dennis wrote A Journey in Surgery: The Memoir of a Canadian Surgeon. From the influences of his childhood and adolescence to the ups and downs of medical school, Dennis navigated sometimes rocky terrain to become an “average” (his words) general surgeon. This memoir combines personal anecdotes and family history with elements of medical memoirs to offer a glimpse into the life of a surgeon—and life beyond surgery. Direct and self-aware, this memoir offers valuable commentary on the history of medicine as well as its future.

More than anything, A Journey in Surgery is about finding your path in life and maintaining the right balance once you’re on it. Because once you can appreciate all the wonderful people and experiences life has to offer, it’ll make all the challenges worth it.

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From ancient cave paintings to biblical stories, sharing our experiences has always been central to human connection. Scripture shows God moving in the lives of ordinary folks, and Jesus urged His followers to tell the good news about Him, giving their listeners hope and inspiration (Mark 5:19, Luke 8:38–39).

This collection of inspirational life stories by twenty-five members of The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple, in Ontario, Canada, focuses on a particular way in which God has worked in each author’s life, and illustrates the remarkable things that can happen When God Weaves His Story into Ours.

These authentic, personal faith journeys—ranging from finding joy in nature to coping with health concerns—reveal God’s love, grace, peace, protection, comfort, and guidance through life's highs and lows.

Comprised of heartfelt, transformative testimonies from multiple generations, this collection is fresh and engaging. Written in a conversational style, it’s as if the authors are sharing their God moments with us in their living room over a cup of Earl Grey and a biscuit.

These true stories have been shared to inspire others to recognize the difference that God can make in our lives if we allow Him.

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From rookie beat cop patrolling Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to rising through the ranks as a homicide detective, Mike St. James has gone from rubbing elbows with the desperately addicted to chasing professional killers, and taking on the city’s most dangerous organized crime figures—always without compromise.

Mike has a knack for solving cases—thanks to his calm logic, deep street smarts, and unorthodox thinking. But when a loved one is targeted by a notorious gangster, it’s no longer just another case.

As the death toll escalates, Mike rushes to eliminate the threat. But time and again, insufficient evidence, power plays, legal loopholes, and courtroom decisions tip in the gangster’s favour. Even more frustrating, some of the murders land in bordering jurisdictions—one handled by agencies resistant to cooperation, forcing Mike to tackle the case with limited support. With public safety—and the life of someone he still cares for—on the line, Mike must decide: Will his sharp instincts and sense of justice be enough, or will he be forced to cross a line he swore he never would?

Immersive, gritty, and razor-sharp, The Law of Parsimony takes readers deep inside the life of a cop walking the moral tightrope in Vancouver’s bleak and unforgiving Downtown Eastside.

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If a person is being dragged to the bottom of the sea, manacled to an anchor, is it better that they should scream away their air in wasteful bubbles, or to find in their pocket the key to the lock that shackles them?

With the many flaws and failings of our modern society becoming more blatant every day — and more tragic with every news cycle — the original theory for social change introduced in this book is as timely as it is needed.

Although the future of humanity seems bleak, The Social Blueprint defends an ember of hope to improve society for the next generation, which doubles as a "self-help" guide to individual fulfillment and enlightenment. Abi and Ian stray from the beaten path by answering the question of how human nature became "damaged", and identifying the purpose of a human life, using original theory distilled from airtight logic, scientific inquiry, and even useful religious tenets.

Illustrated beautifully with short and insightful parables that help lead the reader along, The Social Blueprint shines light on the roadmap to improve our collective future, in 50 storied steps.

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This is not a tale of romance, but a meditation on love in its most selfless form: unrequited, redemptive, and eternal.

When Emma, an adopted infant who grew up desiring a partner, finds herself entangled in relationships with two men incapable of returning her love, she begins to question the hidden forces shaping her destiny. Her journey of heartbreak and compassion awakens memories that defy time and logic as she experiences “visions” of past lives in England, Peru, United States of America, Italy, Ireland, and Russia. Across centuries and incarnations, the same souls reappear, bound by a shared karmic debt and the lingering echoes of love that could never be fulfilled.

Through Emma’s fragile yet unyielding spirit, Living Outside the Box – Time and Time Again weaves together the temporal and the metaphysical, exploring the intersections of destiny, neurodivergence, and the boundless resilience of the human heart. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, R. E. Siliente invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of existence and the haunting question: Is true love ever meant to be returned?

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Are you a successful, talented professional who secretly struggles with your inner critic and not feeling good enough? Are you a high performer who is drained from the ongoing effort to be productive while wearing a mask to hide insecurities?

These 140 thought drops, written by leadership life and business coach Debora Gemmell and others in the Thrive community, are designed to help capable individuals increase self-confidence and reduce imposter syndrome.

By shifting your mindset and consciously selecting your thoughts, the influences such as fear, worry and doubt that have dictated your life will fade, and you will start to embrace the truth that you are worthy, capable, and equipped with the talents needed to create and achieve the life, relationships, career and impact you desire.

This collection of tips, tools and insights (like the one below) will change your thinking . . . and your life!

Growth

Most people think the purpose of work is to earn money. The more money you make, the happier you will be. Some people who make a solid living are happy, but it’s not because they make a good income.

Work exists for us to contribute, be of service, evolve, and create. Work is a place for us to discover and apply our many talents that would otherwise go unseen, in any other situation.

Consider This: If you were to embrace this attitude, how might it change your perspective and increase your level of enjoyment at work? Are you willing to try it out for a couple of weeks and see what happens?

I AM finding more enjoyment in my work and seeing it as a place to stretch myself to uncover new hidden talents.

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Celebrate the strength, pride, and adventure of military families!

Join Finn, Sophie, Ollie, and their friends on a journey through the unique and exciting world of military life! This heartwarming collection of stories explores what it means to be part of a military family—learning to adapt to new homes, staying connected during times apart, and embracing new adventures with courage and joy.

Perfect for children and families, these tales remind us that love, resilience, and connection make every military family special.

Wherever you go, your family’s strength and love go with you.

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On September 14, 1962, twenty-year-old Carol Jamieson’s world shattered. In an instant—a car crash on a darkened road—and her young husband was gone, leaving her alone with their one-year-old son, Sean, and a future no one that age is prepared to face. She refused the easy path offered by well-meaning friends including those who encouraged her to take government assistance; she would not be pitied, she would not be rescued, and she would not surrender her independence. Instead, she carved out an extraordinary life from the wreckage.

Born in wartime Toronto and raised in a household plagued by alcohol, physical and mental abuse, Carol learned early to rely on her own fierce mind. Books, music, and ambition became her lifelines. When tragedy obliterated the first safe harbour she had ever known, she rebuilt—brick by brick—through sheer force of will.

She rose first in media and public relations, shaping stories and successes for CTV, the Miss Canada and Miss Teenage Pageants and later the CBC. She organized Stompin’ Tom Connors’ televised wedding and arranged his remarkable singing audience with Queen Elizabeth II. But it was in politics—Canada’s rough-and-tumble, back-room, late-night version of it—where Carol’s voice became impossible to ignore. She campaigned, strategized, fundraised, and problem-solved for candidates across the Progressive Conservative landscape, from municipal hopefuls to premiers and prime ministers. Some sought her counsel eagerly; others were less enthusiastic—yet they got it anyway. And more often than not, they listened…until Stephen Harper cancelled her.

Carol Jamieson once so rattled the old boy political establishment that former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney indelicately raged, “Get a Muzzle on her!” – to her friend, Former Prime Minister, Joe Clark!

Beyond politics, she reinvented herself yet again, becoming co-founder of the Smith & Jamieson Tea Company, transforming thousands of kitchens across Canada and the United States and earning the title “Canada’s Tea Lady.” After leaving the tea trade, she plunged into real estate development, delivering hundreds of new homes and twenty retirement residences across Ontario and Quebec—all while carving out time for her growing family, including her second son, Alexander, and three cherished grandchildren.

Today, Carol channels her relentless energy into solving one of Canada’s greatest challenges: affordable housing. With new ideas and unflinching resolve, she continues to push institutions, governments, and entire industries toward bold change.

Carol’s manuscript tells us the story of a woman who never fit neatly into a boys’ club—and never cared to. It is a testament to courage, determination, reinvention, and the unstoppable power of a voice that refuses to be quieted. As the late Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate Anne Johnston once quipped, “Carol didn’t wait for the White Knight—she got her own horse.”

And she’s still riding it.

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I dreamed of owning a sailboat and traveling the ocean to visit the world. My story begins in my home province of Quebec, Canada, where I learned to sail, and moves to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I bought Freedom-V, my sailboat. Sailing Around The World On Freedom-V chronicles the first seven of the thirty-five years I spent living aboard as I traveled this planet, visiting more than sixty countries and islands.

My adventurous lifestyle grew from my first blue-water passage to Hawaii and back, to leaving Vancouver for good in 1984 and living aboard while sailing down the Pacific Coast. I visited ports in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and then Panama before transiting the Panama Canal. The challenges of this lifestyle included paddling into the Darien Jungle on the Moqui River and staying in the remote San Blas Islands, waiting for a weather window so I could begin my Caribbean adventures.

From fun experiences like Trinidad’s Carnival to dangerous ones like surviving Hurricane Hugo in Charlotte Amalie, in the US Virgin Islands, I learned what is possible when you have a dream and work hard to accomplish it. Freedom-V was my home and mode of travel throughout these adventures.

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For all of you in the United States working diligently to combat the destruction that is occurring, thank you for your bravery, courage to step up and out to stop the erosion of rights for all humans, no matter your race, religion, sexual orientation. These rights have been hard won over decades of time but are now rapidly disappearing. Stay strong, stay brave, stay courageous, you are fighting for the peace and harmony of the entire world. At this point in time all countries of the world are interconnected, what happens in one country effects all other countries of the world.

Echos of the Canyon is dedicated to all persons who have the courage and bravery to stand against "The King" and fight for honesty and justice. For those who are willing to proudly stand up for all people to be treated with dignity and equality without the fear of persecution. Thank you fearless ones I applaud your dedication to defend and protect all rights for All, so you may continue to be a country of Democracy.

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