The furry adventures of Taryn Amelia continue with festive flare, when Taryn requests from Santa something purrrfectly fuzzy. Will her Christmas wish come true? Join Taryn as her Christmas morning unfolds with expressive language and vibrant illustrations.

Children will love the playfulness and engaging rhythm that will encourage early reading and sure to make Christmas Kitty a holiday favourite!

Christmas Kitty is the second book in a developing series entitled Taryn Amelia.

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Life is a mystery. Throughout human history, we’ve been compelled to discover its secrets and unravel its meaning. But what if the truth of our existence isn’t found beyond us—but within us? In Within the Kingdom We Have Forgotten About, Eddy Camille leads readers on a journey into the hidden truths of existence. In a thoughtful and engaging narrative, he explores the power of human thought, the importance of the present moment, and the divine origin of our lives. In short, he calls us to awaken to a higher reality.

Sharing his spiritual insights and personal revelations, Camille invites readers to discover the kingdom of God dwelling inside each of us. He speaks mainly to those who are ready for transformation and desire hope, abundance, and purpose, challenging them to reimagine difficulties as opportunities and to replace limitation with possibility.

This powerful work deals with the essence of humanity, the strength of thought, the nature of the universe, and the truth about death. It reminds us that we are not of this world—we are just passing through, but with purpose. If you’re ready to uncover the mystery of your existence and walk in the fullness of life, Within the Kingdom We Have Forgotten About will inspire you to rise to the challenge.

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Something strange sits hungrily in a teenager’s closet, an obsessive scientist meddles with ageing, a squirrel pays an early-morning visit and an unlikely friendships develops between prey and predator…

In these four quirky short stories of the unexpected, H-Huh? invites the reader to enter impossible worlds. H-Huh? is a work of absurdist fiction that will appeal to lovers of the genre as well as those who enjoy thought-provoking, humorous storytelling.

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Paul Foresight moves to the small town of Greyson River, Alberta with his teenage daughter Melissa. Their new home is rumoured to be haunted; rumours they found to be true. Haunted by not one two entities. One, the ghost of a troubled young girl, the other; Salkar, a evil, mysterious entity growing stronger and more dangerous.

The characters find themselves deeper and deeper in a quest to find who or what Salkar is. The more they learn, the more imperative it comes and to stop him in his agenda that involves more than just their world but the entire planet.

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The radical immigrant in the title of this book, Edo Jardas, was a young Croatian who arrived in Canada in May 1926 and worked for several years as a lumberjack in the hinterland of British Columbia. He was a loyal member of the Communist Party of Canada, a newspaper editor, and a militant trade union activist in the Canadian Croatian community. He fought in the Spanish Civil War in 1937 and returned to Canada as a war veteran. Jardas left Canada for Yugoslavia in 1948 where he assumed several prominent political functions, including the post of mayor of the largest harbour in the country—his hometown of Rijeka—from 1952 to 1955.

Rather than being a simple biography, this book describes the circumstances that shaped the Croatian immigrant community in the hostile social and natural environment of Canada. The community was deeply engaged in the political debates concerning the Croatian status in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later renamed as Yugoslavia) since its foundation in 1919. The question of national identity and its affirmation at home and in the diaspora therefore figured pre-eminently in the Croatian immigrant press.

The book is also very much a study in Canadian history. It is an account of the political radicalization of the Canadian working class, inspired by the international communist movement at a time of major economic and political upheaval in the post-WWI decades.

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In the year 2438, eleven-year-old Jesse Darris leaves everything she knows behind—Earth, school, safety—for the alien frontier of a distant planet. Alongside her parents, twin brother, and little sister, Jesse journeys 300 million miles to Migourt, her father lured by dreams of prosperity from legendary Quartz mines. But what they find isn’t a boomtown—it’s a broken promise: a barren settlement on the edge of survival, where hope is as rare as clean water.

When tragedy strikes and her sister is gravely injured, Jesse’s world shatters. Desperate for food and medicine that could save her, her mother makes a heartbreaking decision—selling Jesse into labor at the alien Trianic mines. There, deep beneath the surface of an alien world, Jesse uncovers an extraordinary gift: she alone can withstand the powerful, mind-rattling vibrations of the Trianic crystals, revered by the native Migs.

But power is never simple.

As tensions rise and war brews between the Migs and Earth's encroaching forces, Jesse is thrust into a battle not just for survival—but for identity, purpose, and freedom. With the fate of her family and the planet hanging in the balance, Jesse must choose: stay quiet and safe, or rise and become something more than she ever imagined.

Resettlement is the gripping first novel in the Dragonfly of the Gourts series—a sweeping tale of resilience, discovery, and one girl’s quest to find her place in a fractured galaxy.

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Traversing personal narrative and broader social themes, this memoir will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt compelled to do good in the world, whether in person or by donation. Vivid descriptions, historical context and personal insights offer an immersion into Ethiopian life and the triumphs and challenges of international work through the eyes of a Canadian volunteer. TIZITA will appeal to those currently on the journey of international work, locals working with them, or returnees still pondering their impact. And of course, it will entertain armchair adventurers curious about the fascinating history, geography, traditions and cultures of Ethiopia.

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“Can you repeat the question?” I ask in a soft, sympathetic voice.

Mrs. Stahl rolls her eyes. “When I’m talking, you need to listen!” she shouts in a shrill voice. “You and I are going to have a chat during recess.” . . .

Footsteps draw close behind me. The monster is here. My worst nightmare has begun.

“What are we going to do?” Stahlker snarls, her long, slithery tongue extending out of her mouth. “The noose? The guillotine? No. Too easy. Too simple. I think I’ll steal your soul. Or gobble you up right here!” she laughs, her toxic breath filling my nostrils.

“Please,” I stammer, but my mouth feels like it’s full of cotton.

“Are you trying to plead for your pathetic little life?” Stahlker spews out as she crouches beside me . . . I stare straight ahead as her face becomes level with mine. Her green, noodle-like hair casts a reflective glare in my eyes. Like snakes . . .

“If you’re going to eat me . . .” I start nervously, before pausing for a moment. “Please swallow me whole. It will hurt less.”

Maybe your week was normal, but mine was anything but. I, Captain Awesome, started the school year off on the wrong foot. My teacher, the monstrous Stahlker threatened my very soul, and my classmate, the Meanie, was determined to add to my misery.

My life at home wasn’t much better, either! Mom had the nerve to leave me alone in the dark, while Super Creep, the dreaded furnace monster, became my worst nightmare.

Luckily, I had the help of my best friend, the noble Captain Spirit, my loyal teddy bear/t-rex hybrid, Bearosaurus Rex, and a few other surprising allies. Together we battled the forces of evil within the walls of the Lizard King’s stronghold. I’ll need to keep my wits about me if I want to not only make it to the weekend, but also get out of the sixth grade alive.

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Gracie the beagle is up to her shenanigans again! She’s on a mission to find treasure—and where better to look than in the bedroom of her owner? From snagging a stuffed teddy bear to dragging the sheets right off the bed, Gracie creates mischief once again in this delightful book about a lively dog and her exhausted owner.

Gracie Finds Treasure is a rhyming adventure brought to life with colourful, whimsical illustrations. Join Gracie as she zips through the house, taking her owner on a wild chase as she searches for anything she can get her mouth on to play with. Stuffed to the brim with the playfulness and responsibility of pet ownership, this story will keep you delighted the whole way through. Gracie never disappoints!

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When Lily, a six-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, doesn’t receive an invitation to her best friend Zoe’s birthday party, she feels confused, left out and disappointed. She has experienced the unfairness of not being included because of her disability before, but this was different – this was her best friend.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Zoe and her friends discover that friendship means finding a way for everyone to be included. With some creativity and thoughtful planning, the party turns into an inclusive celebration where all the children celebrate and have fun together.

This book also includes contributions from CP Support Canada offering resources for parents and educators for creating inclusive environments that benefit all children.

"By creating inclusive environments, all children—regardless of their abilities or limitations — can thrive." CP Support Canada

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sinăăkssin is grounded in cultural practice and insists on writing about research from an Indigenous perspective, focusing on the theme of Indigenous communication methods and emphasizing that culture is alive and capable of influencing research in a good way.

active applications are guided by traditional protocol and informed by symbolic methodologies from the old ways, animating and disrupting the research process to open a respectful bridge that enables the Okaki otapi'ksi to modify the housing crisis depicted in storied form. the symbolic/storied housing replication challenges the tenets of research by creating unique, culturally informed housing models designed to promote building strong families.

critical to the application of Indigenous research methodologies process, Indigenous communications methods are a significant, forgotten part of Indigenous knowledge that has not been explored as an Indigenous research method. Using Indigenous symbols as communication tools for research and applying Indigenous protocols bring people respectfully together. that respect enables the contribution of ancient knowledges to correct the current misalignment in society with Indigenous ways of living.

sinăăkssin is a purposive application of humility and humbleness. written in lowercase, it resists conforming to colonial forms of writing and helps distinguish authentic Indigenous knowledge. this book's perspective is relevant to each Indigenous studies courses or teachings about Indigenous cultures, demonstrating the marvelous opportunities we can develop by using some of the oldest communication tools to juxtaposition Indigenous and non-indigenous interfaces.

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We are rapidly approaching the point of no return on climate change.

Climate and the Courage of Leadership addresses this critical moment with clarity and urgency. It explores why current political systems struggle to act and presents four specific, actionable solutions that governments can implement to move us toward a more sustainable future.

Modern democracies face a difficult dilemma. To meet public expectations, they must fund essential services, but often do so by relying on industries that drive environmental harm. This book argues that we must confront that contradiction directly.

It calls for a shift in how we govern: one that prioritizes long-term environmental stability over short-term political gain. Drawing on the author’s decades of experience in resources, science, sustainability, and policy, this book offers a clear path forward.

Whether you're a policymaker, student, or concerned citizen, Climate and the Courage of Leadership invites you to consider both what must change, and how we can begin.

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How do we understand who we are? Where do our mental blocks come from—our seemingly irrational fears or lingering sorrows?

To find the answer, we need a deeper sense of soul-connectedness, according to regression therapist, multidimensional healer, and author Monica Dumont.

In this practical and gentle book, Dumont invites you to perform exercises that will guide you to reconnect with the energetic forces of our magical universe. Using a combination of energy work, meditation and mudras, she will teach you to perceive the other dimensions that surround you, and begin to appreciate—and feel compassion for—the journey of your soul.

Through this process, you will release emotional burdens, rediscover your inner strength, and awaken a renewed sense of purpose. This book is a transformational companion that empowers you to live with greater clarity, peace, and alignment with your true self.

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In Chihuahua, Mexico, the Tres Culturas region is a place where Mennonite, Mestizo, and Indigenous Rarámuri people live, forming a crossroad of traditions, languages, and ways of living. A landscape of convergence and divergence, breaking and reforming, where you might be labeled a rebel—or even excommunicated—for following your dreams.

Through poetic vignettes and photography, Rebels, Exiles, and Bridge Builders: A Century of Stories from Mexico's Mennonite Villages portrays one hundred years of cross-cultural encounters in the Tres Culturas region. A century that saw significant changes with intermarriage, sociopolitical pressures, and technological advances on the rise, with people pursuing higher education, economic opportunities, and different religious experiences. Race and ethnicity, gender and labor, migration and excommunication are at the heart of these stories. Some show what it’s like to leave the only community they’ve known—choosing love and education over family and tradition. While others examine what it means to push the boundaries and still decide to stay.

A companion to the oral history project of the same name, Rebels, Exiles, and Bridge Builders blends narrative nonfiction and poetry, forming prose poems from transcript excerpts that honor the original speakers, their individual experiences and voices. Intimate and deeply relevant, this is a testament to the universality of connection, belonging, and home.

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This book is divided in two parts. Heartstrings, which focuses on a selection of updated poems from the past collections. It's a walk down memory lane, through heartbreaks, bullying and mental health. A Better Feeling focuses on the author being in her thirties, navigating life, reminiscing about the past while surviving the mishaps of online dating.

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In today’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers are constantly seeking ways to improve

their practice while streamlining the high demands of their day-to-day work. Ready to Learn

bridges the gap between psychology and education, offering fresh insights that empower

educators to connect research with practical strategies.

The book begins by exploring the rich histories of psychological research on learning and development, providing educators with a thorough understanding of how children grow,

develop, and learn. From there, it focuses on the application of these insights, showing how knowledge of psychology can help educators refine their classroom practices, promote school

readiness, and support diverse learners.

Drawing on interdisciplinary connections between psychology, neuroscience, and education, Ready to Learn offers a unique perspective on the complexities of teaching. It highlights how understanding child development can help educators navigate the intricacies of instruction,

improve practice, and create a more effective and inclusive learning environment.

This book is an invaluable resource for educators who want to enhance their classroom strategies

with evidence-based insights, as well as for academics and researchers seeking to deepen and

diversify their understanding of learning. It also speaks to school leaders, policymakers, and other public education stakeholders who want to support teachers in meeting the challenges of modern education while maximizing student achievement and well-being.

Whether you’re looking for practical tools to implement in the classroom or seeking a deeper

understanding of how children develop, Ready to Learn offers a comprehensive guide to improving education—one classroom at a time.

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Waves of Change is a vibrant and inspiring children’s book that invites young readers aged 6–12 to dive into the wonders of the ocean and become heroes of the sea. Through rich storytelling, diverse characters, and real-world action steps, this book brings to life the vital connection between ocean health and climate change.

As part of the Heroes of the Earth series, Waves of Change follows children from different parts of the world who unite to tackle marine pollution, overfishing, and rising sea levels. From beach cleanups to upcycling projects and coral reef protection, the book empowers young minds with knowledge and simple, practical ways to make a difference—wherever they are.

Designed to be fun, hopeful, and visually engaging, the book is filled with colourful illustrations, ocean facts, and climate-friendly activities. It is being translated into French and an Indigenous language to support inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation efforts in Canada and beyond.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, after-school programs, and bedtime stories, Waves of Change encourages parents, teachers, and community leaders to guide the next generation of ocean champions. Together, we can spark a wave of change—one child at a time.

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What do we give our children?

Advice? Encouragement? A steady hand?

Freedom to wobble? A soft place to land?

A giant hug?

What Do I Give You My Child? is a lyrical journey through the stages of childhood to adulthood, reminding us that every stumble and fumble can become a stepping stone—and that even the messiest moments can be magical.

Inspired by Deborah’s three sons, each poem captures a snapshot in time. The collection offers the kind of wisdom that might come from stepping on LEGO block in the dark. It celebrates the imperfections, the hilarious happenings, and the miracles that help shape a grown-up.

As a tribute to her children—wrapped in sticky fingers, sprinkled with questionable decisions, and infused with parental improv (but baked with best efforts!)—this book blends their stories into one symbolic journey. It represents not only their shared path but also simmers into the mix, their chosen life partners. And the crown of the cupcake—the final swirl of a life lovingly stirred, are the grandchildren, those who are already baked to perfection, and those whose dough is yet to be mixed.

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For over a decade, local historian and walking tour guide Dave Mason has been uncovering the rich architectural and cultural heritage of downtown Victoria, British Columbia. This guidebook brings together years of meticulous research—rooted in primary historical sources—to tell the stories behind many of the city’s most iconic heritage properties.

Designed to serve as a handheld companion for walking tours and a reliable historical reference, the book combines concise, easy-to-read entries with vivid archival imagery. Whether you’re a curious visitor, a lifelong resident, or a historian interested in Canada’s urban past, this guide offers a compelling window into the people, buildings, and events that shaped Victoria’s Old Town.

Ideal for tourists, locals, and academics alike, this is more than just a guidebook; it’s an invitation to walk through time.

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A riveting and romantic adventure during the Golden Age of Piracy when mysteriously, a girl with no memory, awakens on a pirate ship called The Fated Escape. The brutal pirates treat her well, but the captain takes her breath away. Ransomed and delivered to relatives in Ipswich, she learns her name is Sary but is thrust into the grips of witch-mania. She strives to smuggle accused witches to safety but as the witch trials die down, her unwanted marriage is interrupted by Swift Runner, a Wampanoag warrior. His kindness leads to their marriage and a daughter, named Fawn. When sickness wipes out the community, it leaves only Sary and Fawn alive. The two head to Boston to claim inheritances, then sail for the East Indies in search of her missionary parents. Madagascar pirates capture them to reunite her with Captain Nate. They marry and seek out his mother on the Cocos Islands. A second child, Nathaniel, is born, amid battling cutthroat pirates and a hurricane. At Seram Island in the Coral Triangle, they retrieve her parents and narrowly escape an erupting volcano. At Timor Island, Sary is captured and enslaved in a gold mine, then as a beeswax worker. Pregnant, she escapes the atrocities and gives birth to another son, Thomas, in a rickety sloop. On return travels, lightning topples their mast, and they rescue ill slaves. Back in Boston, crew members narrowly avoid hanging but are marooned and rescued instead. Nate retires from piracy, and the ship heads for Canada. They winter at Isle Royale and navigate the St. Lawrence River to Montreal, to farm. The crew continues its pirate rounds in summer and foils an Iroquois attack. After a devastating fire, a new community and tannery is established at Muskoka. Befriending the Anishinaabe leaves them caught in the throes of inter-tribal warfare. This sweeping historical drama is filled with love, perseverance, and courage against relentless odds.

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