At sixteen years old, Amanda had a bright life ahead of her. She was an active teenager who loved to play hockey, and she was about to enter her final year of high school. One day, as she and her friends were driving home following an afternoon of shopping, her life changed forever. A truck T-boned her car, and that resulted in a traumatic brain injury.

For over a year, Amanda lived in hospitals. She was in a coma for one month, in a wheelchair for six months, and then she spent the remaining six months relearning how to do things she had always taken for granted. She had to learn how to walk, talk, eat, and care for herself all over again.

From Crash to Re-Creation is the story of one young woman’s journey from the edges of death to a life transformed. With sheer determination, Amanda methodically worked her way over, under, and through every obstacle that appeared, surprising and inspiring doctors, nurses, friends, and family along the way. While her physical milestones were reached with almost subconscious effort, her psychological and emotional challenges proved more difficult to overcome.

Amanda tells her story with unflinching honesty, revealing the devastating effects her traumatic brain injury has had on the trajectory of her life. What she’s learned from the experience is immeasurable, however: Despite the difficulties, fears, and frustrations she faces, she must remember to embrace her new life and shower herself with patience, forgiveness, and most of all, love.

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Gilbert Gronsky is at it again. The neophyte author of The Life of Gronsky has returned to the world of Danny Hawkins, a Vancouver Island-based P.I. whose midcentury sleuthing proves far more palatable than the grind of post-pandemic self-promotion. Unfortunately, Gronsky feels obliged to market his first book — a task that takes him from a Saturday afternoon launch at the local library to a midwinter writers’ festival on Ostrich Island.

As the larger world devolves into war and climate disaster, attending such an event feels a bit like putting his head in the sand, but Gronsky isn’t fated to engage in the activist shenanigans of younger authors like the doggedly dedicated poet, Tree Leaf. He’s got a published book to promote and a new book to write — a novel/memoir about a multitude of mysteries in and around Nanaimo, BC in the 50s and early 60s including goings-on connected to that prodigious mystic/charlatan, Brother Xll.

Will Gronsky finish his second manuscript, or is he destined to be a one-book wonder? And, worryingly, is that even a thing?

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Your Weight Loss Companion

• has over 140 recipes

• let’s you know the exact portions of what you’re eating with the calorie and carbohydrate count listed

• can help you learn about weight loss and maintenance

• puts you in charge, with the help of your M.D.,of how you will choose the foods and beverages to achieve your goal weight

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• can help you learn weight loss and maintenance strategies

• can help you to have faith in yourself and your weight loss journey

• can help you learn earn ways to work more vegetables into your diet

• can be an educational book for everyone in your home so they know the calorie and carbohydrate contents of food.

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Scars of Grace tells the stories of ordinary women who experienced extraordinary grace, and in the process became strong witnesses of God’s faithfulness. In seasons of pain, loss, and uncertainty, they rose up from their struggles with hearts open and full of love.

Pam Dyck brings together the testimonies of women who have walked through difficult and often devastating circumstances—domestic abuse, addiction, illness, death, marital breakdown, and crises of faith—and have encountered God’s help and comfort along the way. Told with honesty and humility, each story invites readers into real lives to ask the hard questions.

Though the subjects are heavy, the stories offer hope, as they bear witness to God’s presence and healing, reminding us that restoration is possible even in the darkest of circumstances. Suitable for individual or group study, Scars of Grace serves as an inspiring companion for anyone seeking encouragement or a renewed understanding of God’s nearness in the midst of trials.

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After surviving abuse in her childhood home in India, Sarah flees to the promised safety of an arranged marriage in Canada. But when she arrives, she discovers that her new husband is as dangerous as the trauma she left behind. Isolated from her family, culture, and support systems, Sarah has to find within herself the courage to leave—not once, but twice, as she fights her natural inclination to forgive and make things work. By believing in herself and having hope for the future, Sarah makes a beautiful life: one of motherhood, resilience, and joy.

Broken Silence is a powerful, honest memoir that gives voice to experiences that are often silenced. It raises awareness about the long-term impacts of abuse, migration, and isolation, while also being a story of triumph, joy, and the power of breaking silence to reclaim one’s future. It shows readers that survival is possible—and that strength can exist even when we feel powerless.

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When the body of a man is found discarded in a manure pit on the outskirts of Wakefield Falls, many are quick to look the other way. But for Detective Sergeant Ethan Black, the discovery of Gerry Brenneman strikes a jagged, personal nerve. Haunted by his brother’s unsolved death and a family history written in tragedy, Ethan refuses to let another "inconvenient" life be erased.

As high-priced developers and City Hall power brokers scramble to protect a lucrative "development," Ethan finds an unlikely ally in Valerie Reimer, a reporter with a similar hunger for the truth. Together, they peel back the polished veneer of the city’s elite to find a corruption that runs deeper than the local soil.

With the unhoused community braced for a purge and the body count rising, Ethan is no longer just solving a murder. He's fighting a system designed to bury its secrets. In a race against those who view people as disposable, Ethan has one chance to expose the darkness of Wakefield Falls before the truth is buried for good.

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The book "Za úspěchem ve vlnách" was first published in the Czech Republic in 2020. Since then, it has provided Czech coaches, athletes, parents, and enthusiasts with a comprehensive introduction to the theory of rationally designed training in canoe slalom. The book attracted the attention of many international coaches and athletes for whom the Czech language was entirely inaccessible. The demand for a publication offering a comprehensive approach to training—one that could also serve as an educational resource for coaches—was not limited to the Czech Republic. Coaches and athletes can now finally read this English translation of the book.

Performance in canoe slalom is multifactorial, and each aspect could be discussed in far greater detail. However, the primary aim of this book is to demonstrate how to think about performance and training in canoe slalom in a comprehensive way, and how to devote appropriate attention to all performance-related factors. The book may be particularly beneficial for the Development Programme of the International Canoe Federation, which seeks to support structural, coaching, and performance development in less established national canoeing federations.

Canoe slalom is evolving dynamically, as is the scientific knowledge surrounding it. It should be noted that this book was written in 2020 and reflects coach slalom coaching at that time. We are fully aware that there are many paths to success in canoe slalom and that these paths to success also develop over time. Above all, we hope that the book will serve as inspiration and motivation, and that it will stimulate meaningful professional discussions aimed at discovering new and better ways to enhance both athletic performance and the personal fulfillment of athletes.

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Edwin Barker-Ouellet was a normal teenager. Sure, he had problems like everyone else, but on the whole, his life was pretty ordinary. He went to the movies with friends, played hockey on Friday nights, and even had a girlfriend. But all of that changes when he meets Joshua—his son.

When Joshua’s mother abandons him a week after giving birth, Edwin is left with a choice: put the baby up for adoption or become a single father. Without hesitation, Edwin decides to raise Joshua himself and embarks on a journey he never could have imagined.

Juggling childcare, homework, relationships, and hockey practice, Edwin quickly discovers that the joy of parenthood comes with a cost. Adding to his stress is the scrutiny he faces from his peers and family members. He realizes that a single mistake can have serious consequences.

And yet, Joshua’s appearance in his life may be the push he and his family need to come together and focus on what really matters.

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Madison Coutrane is an accomplished artist who finds peace and tranquility at her lakeside cottage, where she paints and gardens to her heart’s content. When a charming young man moves in next door, she finds his presence an unwelcome intrusion. Far more sociable than Madison, Kaeden seems determined to form a relationship with her despite their age difference. Their lives become intertwined, moving beyond friendship to a romance that is tested as their life paths diverge. Devoted to Madison, who he feels to be the love of his life, Kaeden refuses to abandon his goal of starting a family. Madison becomes increasingly forgetful, passing it off as early menopause, but it seems to be more than that.

Can their feelings for each other endure the weight of different life stages and future goals? If they are meant for each other, will their love survive all obstacles? The Baker and the Painter is a heartfelt romance that shows us, while it’s never too late to find love, sometimes the right decision is to set it free.

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Let’s go for a walk together! What do you think we will see? A tree . . . or a two-headed dragon? A tall, leafy branch . . . or a giant’s fan? A weirdly shaped trunk . . . or a horse out for a midday snack? When we use our imagination, there’s no telling what we might find!

Look around you—what do you see when you go outside for a walk?

Imaginative play is crucial to every child’s development. When their desire to use their imagination is met, it validates their learning and increases their self-esteem. Luckily, imaginative play doesn’t need to be difficult. It can be as simple as going for a walk—or reading this book!

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“I have often wished that some of you were here to see the strange things I see.” —Walter Bentley Woodbury, 1853

In 1852, eighteen-year-old Walter Bentley Woodbury set sail from England to Australia in search of gold. What he found instead, through hardship and heartbreak, was himself. These intimate letters, preserved across generations and transcribed with care, bring Walter’s remarkable voice to life. From the muddy goldfields of Buninyong to Javanese jungles and a burgeoning career in photography, his correspondence reveals a restless, observant young man, desperate for his mother's approval as he grows into a pioneering inventor.

Woodbury went on to revolutionize photography with the Woodburytype process and was hailed as “the Edison of photography.” From his studio in colonial Indonesia (then the Dutch East Indies), he captured striking images of temples, landscapes, and daily life. This work would earn him international acclaim. But in these letters, written with wit and surprising candour, we meet him not as a legend, but as a son, a dreamer, and a man of his time.

Interwoven with narrative context and rich family history, Dearest Mother is both a vivid coming-of-age story and a rare window into life during the Australian Gold Rush and 1850s colonial Indonesia. It offers a poignant reflection on lost art forms and the enduring ache of homesickness, serving as a reminder of the power of the written word to preserve connection across time and distance.

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If Rabbits could Fly, and Other Stories from a Veterinarian’s Journey

An engrossing compilation of stories, thoughts and memories, often comical, sometimes stressful, occasionally dangerous, at times tragic, and always dramatic as told by a master storyteller.

You are offered insights into a fascinating overview of how veterinary medicine has evolved since the 1970s, not always for the better, with corporate takeovers of so many private practices. All readers will be captivated by these insightful and infinitely varied stories of comedies, tragedies, and triumphs.

Vivid tales recount one man’s life and veterinary career from a young boy’s desire to help animals, ups and downs pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine, along with the adventures in the “golden age” of veterinary medicine.

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For any of us, true, unconditional love is among the most meaningful experiences we can hope to have. But for those of us who live with disability, it can be lifesaving.

Touching and beautifully written, No Greater Love tells the story of Kari Harrington’s life. Born with cerebral palsy, Kari was adopted as an infant by two loving parents whose devotion to her would carry her through her childhood and adolescence. Though she faces a great many difficulties, she is always championed by those around her, who help her with her needs, be they physical, mental, or emotional, allowing her to lead a life not unlike most others’, despite her mobility issues, hearing and speech impairment, and inability to walk. A huge part in this is her reliance on “Blissymbols,” a unique way of allowing her to communicate for herself, using the use of symbols developed by Charles Bliss. Along the way, Kari details her experience in various living situations, relationships with her aides, her family and upbringing, her romantic dalliances, and much else. 

No Greater Love is a heartening tale for those of us whose life has been touched by disability, whether directly or in someone we love.

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Meet Luna Baboona, a fluffy white dog with a very favourite blue ball.

When Luna heads into the backyard ready to play, she doesn’t expect a bold little squirrel to swoop in and claim her treasured toy! What begins as frustration and possessiveness soon turns into something much bigger, as Luna faces an unexpected choice: protect what’s hers, or listen to her heart.

The Adventures of Luna Baboona: The one with the Squirrel is a warm, gently told story about big feelings, empathy, and learning to share. Through a moment of kindness and an unlikely friendship, Luna discovers that compassion can open the door to connection, and that sometimes, the best games are played together.

Perfect for young readers navigating social-emotional learning—and the caregivers who support them—this tender tale celebrates understanding, generosity, and the magic that happens when we choose kindness.

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When Charlie heads out onto a misty northern lake with his dad, he’s sure today will be special—he’s finally fishing with his lucky lure. But when the line snaps and the lure disappears beneath the water, Charlie is heartbroken.

That’s when Dad shares a family legend about Jingles, a friendly golden-scaled fish who gathers every lost lure from the lake’s depths. Each shimmer below the surface, he explains, is a memory, a reminder to fish with patience and respect for nature.

Inspired by the story, Charlie begins to see the lake differently. He fishes more gently, listens more closely, and learns that some magic is real, even if you can’t always see it.

Jingles and the Lucky Lure is a lyrical picture book that celebrates kindness, stewardship, the quiet wonder of the outdoors, and the stories that connect us across generations.

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As war brews between the alien Migs and Marines on the twin planets of the Gourt system, twenty-five-year-old Jesse Dragonfly now leads a hidden settlement of rescued orphans. Working as a crystal trader with her brother, Thomas, she tries to remain neutral, but everything changes when she rescues a wounded Marine colonel from a battle and brings him to safety.

As Jesse begins to suspect that Thomas is secretly selling crystals to the Marines, her uneasy partnerships become strained. When the head of the Space Council asks her to use her matrix Trianic—a rare skill she alone possesses—her loyalties are tested. Hunted by the Council and betrayed by the only family she has left, Jesse must confront old traumas as she decides who, if anyone, she can trust. While the war escalates around her, she knows her choices could shift the balance of power across the entire Gourt system.

Alliance is the second book in the Dragonfly of the Gourts series.

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The Architecture of Inequality is a work of civic philosophy that examines the structural foundations of American democratic life through the time-honored method of Socratic dialogue. Set in a university seminar room, the book brings together thirteen student characters—representing a wide range of American experience, ideology, and aspiration—as they discuss important issues in today's America. Among these are:

• the causes of economic and gender inequality

• the decline of democratic institutions

• the problems in civil society

• the impacts of globalization and division

• the ongoing conflict between American ideals and reality

Drawing on empirical data, philosophical tradition, and lived experience, the dialogues model what genuine civic discourse looks like. The student characters do not merely represent positions—they undergo intellectual and moral transformation, modeling the civic growth that American democracy so urgently requires. Written by a scholar whose career spans corporate and international finance, distinguished faculty governance, and deep engagement with civil society and democratic theory, this is ultimately a book of civic hope—not the easy hope that denies structural crisis, but the harder and more enduring hope that comes from examining that crisis clearly, honestly, and together.

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Set on Dee’s Funny Farm in Canada, Life with Johnny is a heartwarming and hilarious true-to-life tale about one very small raccoon who brought very big chaos into Dee’s world.

When Dee rescues a tiny, wide-eyed baby raccoon named Johnny, she has no idea how much mischief can fit into such a small, fluffy body. From sneaky snack thefts to unexpected “helping” around the farm, Johnny quickly proves that raccoons are equal parts clever, curious, and completely unstoppable. Life on the farm, already full of quirky animals and countryside adventures, becomes wonderfully unpredictable.

Just when Dee thinks she’s figured Johnny out, along comes his equally spirited little sister, Zeppy. With two raccoons tumbling, climbing, splashing, and scheming, the farm is never the same. The antics double, the laughter grows louder, and Dee learns that sometimes the messiest moments make the sweetest memories.

Warm, funny, and full of heart, Life with Johnny is a charming celebration of compassion, chaos, and the wild magic of life on the farm.

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In a small village deep within the countryside, there is a quiet pond. It’s a place filled with magic, and at the edge of the pond, among the cattails, lives a young

girl named Izzy.

Izzy’s Pond is a charming story about slowing down and looking at the small things. This book reminds us that positivity, building confidence, and discovering ourselves and the beautiful world all start within.

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In the final years of the 19th century, young Daniel is arrested for a homosexual act. He narrowly escapes conviction, but is forced to say goodbye forever to the Norfolk Broads—the wetland he loves. While his rich, landowning family is willing to use their in uence to keep him out of jail, they need him out of the way to preserve their reputation and they banish him to Toronto.

There he’s thrilled to discover a beautiful marshland along the shore of Lake Ontario, and in it, a handsome fisherman named Callum.

But the marsh and its inhabitants are threatened by a dark shadow, the origin of which is closer to home than Daniel wants to admit. When the destruction of the marsh feels as inexorable as the tide of history, what will become of Daniel and Callum, and the sanctuary they’ve found?

But one of the most wonderful things about the natural world—and the human heart—is its ability to surprise you…

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