In the early seventeenth century, the sounds of the Atlantic whispering in her ears, Elizabeth Haney rides a ship bearing her from England to the burgeoning colony of Virginia, where she will join her husband, John. It is there that the two will begin a life free from the turmoil of the upheaval of the churches under the rule of King James. Although they don’t know it yet, it is there that they will begin a family story of 404 years—and counting.

Historical records brought to life through engaging narrative prose, 404 Years follows the Haney, LeFevre, Beaman, and Stuteville ancestors of Cella Anne, from that first voyage in 1621. In this gripping, informative text, Cella especially gives voice to the women of her family, using research to inform imagined conversations between them as they live through historical moments such as the American Revolution and the abolition of slavery. Interspersed with these stories is Cella’s own journey as she grows up in a U.S. Air Force family, leaves an abusive marriage, earns her Ph.D., and works for social justice.

Looking at what was built by those who came before us while recognizing privilege, 404 Years honours where we’ve come from and shows us that it’s never too late to make decisions that will shape the future.

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“I cannot live if I am trying to kill part of myself.”

Over the course of 20 years, Leslie King survived breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer again.

In her selected journals, she documents the realities of cancer treatment within Canada’s medical system, her efforts to keep afloat in her northern Manitoba home, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, and the intersection of faith and flesh in periods of profound struggle.

As a United Church minister, Leslie draws strength from her connection with God, yet her story holds comfort and wisdom for anyone seeking hope in dark times. Embracing the mystery of consciousness while demystifying the impacts of cancer treatment, This Is About Life is a manifesto for agency and self-love in the face of difficult realities.

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“No pet can wish for more than this: to be lovingly cared for while alive, and fondly remembered thereafter.”

This story is an almost-true personal account of Muffin; a lovable, floppy-eared, mixed-breed dog. Born in Nova Scotia in 1980, Muffin’s tale begins with a military family who are challenged to give him the care that a frisky young pup requires. Fortuitously, he acquires a new forever-home with a kind young couple who are seeking a guard-dog.

Over the course of his lifetime, Muffin experiences love, loss, and the simple joys of life, leaving an indelible mark on the many friends he makes, human and otherwise. Set against the backdrop of rural Nova Scotia, this story celebrates the forging of deep bonds which are possible between people and their cherished furry companions.

This chapter book is designed for the enjoyment of children, particularly from ages of 5–10. Atlantic Canadian children especially may relate well to this story. The author sincerely hopes that readers of all ages will delight in Muffin’s clever autobiography as much as she has enjoyed helping Muffin craft his simple yarn.

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Ian McLintock seems to have it all. A respected physician and surgeon, he’s happily married, with one little girl and a new baby expected any day. But then, disaster strikes: after an onslaught of casualties from an explosion and an unexpected Cesarian section for his wife, Ian wakes up in a locked psychiatric unit. Fighting for his freedom, Ian faces unraveling family secrets, multiple assassination attempts, and a dark secret deep in his past that will change everything he believes he knows.

Beyond Rigor Mortis is a mystery-thriller novel set in the 1980s, full of tense action, thrilling mysteries, mistaken identities, and buried secrets. It will appeal to readers who want a fast-paced and amusing read that’s chock full of red herrings and unpredictable twists and turns.

Beyond Rigor Mortis is the sequel to Without Rigor Mortis; it can also be read as a standalone novel.

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The McNair-Flemming Years Volume 2, relates a shift of influence by the print media. Newspaper reporting of peacetime events had always expressed a known degree of partisan views, but these suddenly became toxic. The result was a transition of political news from predictable to untrustworthy, to outrageous, and to propaganda. There was an evolution away from text-heavy political advertising based on achievements, to an emphasis on the personality of leadership. In his last public speech before the 1952 election, Premier J.B. McNair said with confidence: "integrity and honesty will win for the Liberal Party," and he was wrong!

The image of Premier Hugh John Flemming 1952-1960, was carefully monitored by political campaign manager Dalton Camp, speechwriter Kenneth Carson, and PC Party bagman Ewart Atkinson. Party propaganda and priority news cycle coverage for the new premier, were maintained by Michael Wardell, the editor/owner of Fredericton's Daily Gleaner newspaper and the monthly periodical Atlantic Advocate.

While his predecessor was challenged with significant international events, the affable, outgoing Mr. Flemming could concentrate on local events, his obsession with building of the Beechwood Dam, and his own self-promotion. He governed over a period of substantially increased debt, while holding fast to the belief that the path to prosperity was through increased Federal financial support.

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Rebel doves in kite formation num’rous fly.

Above Horus Way line, Thot’s envoys darken lunar tides.

A flock of passenger pigeons transformed military messages into poems on what they saw between watchtowers on the Way of Horus and Tanis. Over the course of lunar cycles, doves report on the everyday magic and seasonal sadness and chaos of Ancient Egypt from a bird’s eye view. Sylvia flew the kite of their formation and directed it in response to the shock of revolution. These are poems composed and transported along ancient Egypt’s communication line by rebel doves.

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The stove light shining on stars

The linoleum dance floor

Singing into a wooden spoon

An audience of bubbling cauldrons

Epic moves too great for public eyes

A celebration of simple pleasures and the everyday, Robin and Daisy Play in the Spring is also, at times, a love song and a reverent hymn to nature. Its 170 poems and five short stories invite contemplation, insight, and often a smile.

Tadros’s down-to-earth writing inspires readers to reach for the stars and find joy and insight along the way.

Sausage and eggs Saturday

Walk the dog

Steak and beer

Watch hockey in my favorite chair

Light a fire

Witty banter

Pick guitar

…

A long shot is the most fun shot

The moon and stars are what I’ve caught

On the mantle they sit as trophies

No favorites, I boast all of these

A million long shots to land one

The brightest is always the most fun

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Milly is an energetic and curious little girl who is transported to the enchanted land of Alfalohany through a very magical book.

There she meets some talented animal friends who teach her the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu. She learns that respect, kindness, patience and discipline are just some of the practices of this special martial art. With new confidence, Milly returns to her small town, sharing Jiu Jitsu, making it feel magical too.

Not just a story, the magic of Jiu Jitsu is real for those children who step onto the mats. As you read with your little ones through Milly’s adventure, together you’ll see that Jiu Jitsu teaches children not only self defense but; respect, discipline, kindness, patience all while they grow in confidence. As I’ve travelled the world spreading my father’s art; Gracie Jiu Jitsu and the love for Jiu Jitsu that he has instilled in me, I’ve heard from countless parents that their children have been transformed by practising “the gentle art”. It’s my hope that this endearing story will inspire your little ones to step onto the mats and feel the magic of Jiu Jitsu for themselves.

Royce Gracie

3x and the 1st UFC Champion

1st UFC Hall of Fame

Top 50 Greatest Athletes of all Time (Sports Illustrated)

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The second instalment of the Agents Amiss series brings us together again with our protagonists, Agents 314 and 999. The agents have a new case, this time on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Agents 314 and 999, alongside their trusted driver, Charles, are dispatched to discover why tourists are going missing on catamaran tours.

As people continue to disappear, and the agents are no closer to determining the villain, their frustration grows.

Using the tools provided by the incompetent Inventor 12, as well as their own intelligence (or lack thereof), will the agents solve the case of the Caribbean Crook before it's too late?

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As an Air Force officer and nuclear missile commander, Captain Kathy Gelwin is not only highly respected and trusted, she’s dedicated nearly to a fault, putting most of her personal life on the back burner in order to serve her country at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.

Things change suddenly for Kathy when she stumbles across a key part of a high-tech device she isn’t meant to see. She puts everything back the way she found it, but with her eidetic memory, it’s nearly impossible for her to forget what she’s seen. Kathy struggles to learn the truth behind the technology, and she wrestles with who she can trust. In the meantime, unbeknownst to Kathy, a dissatisfied serviceman has been using his connections at Malmstrom to advance his own status with a nefarious Russian organization.

With every intention of destroying the American government, the Russians must decipher what Kathy has seen and weaponize the technology in time to use it for the greatest impact. When Kathy and some of her closest friends begin piecing everything together, it becomes a race between a patriotic team of airmen and an eager group of terrorists to decide the fate of the incoming President and the United States itself.

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The phrase “soul-making” comes from the poet John Keats, who struggled with the world’s random and meaningless suffering, and believed that tragedies were the crucible in which the soul is forged and refined.

In Soul-Making: A Journey of Resilience and Spiritual Rediscovery, Christina Becker shares how her own tragedy—from a series of events between 2009–2011 broke her, leading to her dependency on alcohol. It could have been seen as meaningless but was transformed into soul.

Part memoir and part self-help book, this is the deeply personal story of one woman’s soul-making journey framed around the ideas of Carl Gustav Jung and spiritual practices.

Readers are invited to think about their own lives in a new way, to be curious about the deeper threads that run through their existence, and to embark on their own soul-making journey.

This Jungian Analyst demonstrates how redemption is found through self-knowledge, the expansion of consciousness, and most importantly, through the cultivation of the heart.

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Within us all is a current that nudges us forward in life. Yet, the essence of this flow remains generally unconsidered and unperceived. You Be the Light Bearer explores questions about our inner spiritual journey and the interaction of energy between various states, both spiritual and material. It investigates how our past reflexes and habitual expressions are self-protective strategies, and shows how we can shift ourselves to make room for increasing new love energy and awareness.

This book offers many soul-searching ideas and practical exercises to broaden perception, enhance energy, stimulate the chakras and help us grow. It is possible to discover a more balanced perspective through increased awareness and consistent, continued effort. We can be part of lighting up inner perceptions. As we develop within, we become a conscious human frame for a deeper inner light and a being of help to others.

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Steve and Danny, two brothers who are eager to have the adventure of a lifetime hit the ground running when school finishes for the summer. When they investigate a strange buzzing in a nearby field, Steve is stung by a bee, and the boys decide to get revenge. Armed with water guns, they approach the hive hidden deep in the woods. But when they are magically transported inside to meet the queen and see the inner workings of the hive, they reconsider their revenge and work together with the bees to help them with their honey production.

Bees In My Pockets is both an exciting and mystical story and an excellent source of information on bees. While children and parents are sure to enjoy this adventure, libraries, schools, farmers, and greenhouses may also be interested in stocking copies of this book to share or sell to young readers who may be passing by.

Through fantastical illustrations, dynamic vocabulary, and magical adventures this story explores themes of judgement, empathy and creativity that young readers (and their parents!) will delight in.

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In a cottage flower, we are reminded of the transformative power of nature and the art of finding joy in life’s simplest pleasures. A philosophy that weaves the garden’s beauty into the fabric of daily life, offering inspiration to create a home that feels not just lived in, but loved.

By gathering blooms to adorn a kitchen table, arranging seasonal foliage by a windowsill, or displaying jars of flowers, it shows how small, thoughtful touches can bring the serenity of the garden indoors. The garden extends beyond the expected, inviting us to embrace rituals like creating art in a favourite nook, relaxing under a tree, or sharing meals under the sky.

A vision to encourage us to see our homes as sanctuaries—places where the beauty of the outside world meets the comfort of our personal space. It’s a call to cultivate not just a garden, but a life rooted in mindfulness and gratitude, Inviting you to explore the power of rest and retreat from home.

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You were loved the moment Mummy knew you were in her tummy. When you were born, Mummy loved you even more. Mummy sang to you and kissed you. And when you were sick, Mummy cuddled you and wiped away the tears.

But Mummy knew you were watching and learning, so Mummy did other things too . . .

With her daughter always watching, Mummy shows her that girls are multi-faceted, with many roles beyond motherhood. Girls can both work and have fun. Girls can have good days and bad days. Girls can do and be anything!

Serving as a celebration of motherhood, Mummy Loves You and You Watch is a beautiful children’s book about a mother’s unconditional love for her daughter. Just like Mummy, it is every mother’s hope that their child will lead a life of balance, happiness, and fulfilment.

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One broken heart. One giant city. One secret hidden in the heart of Central Park.

After a tough first year of college and the heartbreak of losing her summer crush, Jayme Goodall is stuck. Her solution? A spontaneous trip to the Big Apple. It’ll be the perfect distraction from her woes—or so she thinks. Armed with a “must-see” list of famous sites and a craving for bagels, she plans to play tourist for a week and forget her troubles.

But the city that never sleeps has other plans.

A chance encounter shortly upon her arrival thrusts Jayme into a hidden world of competing factions, each with their own vision of the past—and the future—of Central Park. As century-old secrets rise to the surface, Jayme must decide whom to trust, what to believe, and whether she’s ready to take on more than just her own heartbreak.

Caught in the middle of an decades-long battle, Jayme’s simple attempt to lift her spirits turns into a far bigger adventure than she ever could have imagined, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Six sisters, two brothers, a Monty Python–loving mom, and a military father all add up to one very full and funny house in Rob Clark’s Robservations. Growing up in a chaotic Catholic household in the ’60s and ’70s was rarely easy—forced haircuts, cranky nuns, fetching tampons, and the worst pizza ever made are the least of the author’s troubles as he navigates family, faith, and finances in Barrie, Ontario.

Follow Rob as he attempts to answer life’s biggest questions: How do you get out of twelve o’clock Mass? What’s wrong with Steve McQueen? How do you pee in the snow with boxing gloves on? What exactly are all these tampons for, anyway?

Full of heart, humour, and more than a few hijinks, this delightful collection of personal essays is perfect for reminiscing about a simpler time and enjoying lots of laughs along the way.

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While exploring the Black Pyramid, Jonathan is confronted by the Goddess ISIS! She states that Jonathan has become too proud. She curses him with a three-part curse: First, he will lose his best friend, Second, he will lose his oldest friend and Third, he will lose his mentor. Jonathan tries to ignore the vision of ISIS, BUT The curse works. Nathan is kidnapped, and his best friend, Jonathan, is at a loss for how to save him. Now, Jonathan and Abdoullah will do anything to get their friend back.

They head to the Canadian embassy in Sudan and learn the men who took Nathan are part of a terrorist gang. This only brings more questions for Jonathan. What would Sudanese terrorists want with Nathan? He wishes he could ask the God Khepri for help, but his powers only work in Egypt, not Sudan. Jonathan and Abdoullah enlist the help of friends and family to track the gang down and get Nathan back. Something tells them Nathan won’t be the same when he returns, and they don’t know if they’ll be equipped to help him.

Jonathan and a counsellor help Nathan overcome his trauma.

The curse continues and Nathan and Jonathan must rescue their friend Abdoullah from another squad of men—men with black triangles on their shoulders. Succeeding, all three of them go back to work for the Egyptologist, but the God SET has other plans and He implements the third curse. What will happen to Jonathan’s mentor?

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Join Remy, the bearded dragon, as he explores Canada's smallest province.

In these adventures, you’ll enjoy beautiful illustrations and poetry as he visits Basin Head Beach, attempts lobster fishing, and chats with Henrietta, the sleepy owl at Rainbow Valley. Remy is excited to discover more hidden treasures with you!

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Stormy is full of energy, curiosity, and big feelings—but sometimes, grownups say the funniest things. Are ants really in her pants? Are butterflies actually fluttering in her belly? What about that lump in her throat? Is it a frog? An apple? A boat? Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, Stormy explores the mysterious sensations of her growing body and learns that her body is a wise teacher.

With heartwarming humour and relatable experiences, this picture book empowers young readers to listen to their inner messages, build confidence, and develop a positive sense of self. Perfect for story time at home, in school, or anywhere in between, Are Ants Really in My Pants? fosters self-awareness, emotional well-being, and a whole lot of fun.

So grab your comfy socks and join Stormy in discovering the amazing ways our bodies talk to us!

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