When best friends Madison and Hannah meet a cute dog after school one day, they have no idea of the danger lurking just around the corner. Summerville, the hometown they share with their shy new friend, Lucas, seems like paradise nestled between two lakes in a beautiful valley. Yet an early morning mountain hike to an abandoned cabin sends them fleeing for their lives, desperate to solve a mystery unlike anything they have ever known.

The Abandoned Cabin is a story about friendship, adversity, and finding your place in a world that doesn’t always seem welcoming. From hidden money to guns and getaways, the first in the Summerville Kids series sets the stage for many more adventures.

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Chantel Morin grew up shaped by her own preterm birth, maternal illness and loss, silence, and caregiving. Through a life of nursing, advocacy, and burnout, she discovered the quiet ways survival can disguise itself as competence. Her memoir is about making meaning of a life shaped by grief, care, and survival—and about what becomes possible when trauma-informed understanding finally makes room for truth, grief, regulation, and becoming.

Trauma-Informed Me is a reflective, emotionally honest story about nervous systems, hyper-functioning, love, identity, and the cost of living too long in survival mode. Written in a lyrical but accessible voice, the book explores how early experiences shape the body, how women learn to be “fine,” and how healing often looks less like arrival and more like a slow unfolding. Many readers will recognize themselves in the patterns this book names, giving language to grief, caregiving, advocacy, burnout, and healing — and making them feel less alone in their experiences.

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YALETOWN—where the quest for perfection begins.

To those who knew Amanda Booth, she was a successful lawyer, devoted wife, mother, and loyal friend. To police investigators, she is the center of a mystery that exposes a world of greed, lies, and corruption.

Two years earlier, a chance encounter in Istanbul brought together two affluent couples from Vancouver and New York. While friendships progress and new opportunities arise, hidden desires begin to reshape their lives in ways none of them could have anticipated.

At the heart of it all is Nina Koleski, a glamorous fashion stylist whose relentless pursuit of perfection threatens to consume everything she values most. As loyalties are tested and tensions mount, Nina finds herself walking the line between success and self-destruction.

Now, with one woman dead and suspicion closing in from all sides, a troubling question remains: Was Amanda Booth the victim of a calculated crime, or did she uncover a secret that someone was desperate to keep hidden?

Set against the backdrop of the emerging genetic revolution, Yaletown explores how far people will go in pursuit of perfection, and what happens when greed eclipses conscience.

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What is that some “thing” a player possesses that creates a champion, or, conversely, a bust?

This was the question a University of Alberta research team sought to answer through a project entitled, "Exploring the Intangible Player Characteristics that Junior Hockey Scouts Consider When Evaluating Draft-Eligible Prospects." The eventual results found their way into the 2019 edition of The Sport Psychologist (volume 33, issue 4), entitled “Talent Identification in Youth Ice Hockey: Exploring ‘Intangible’ Player Characteristics.” The foundation of information presented within relies heavily upon the UofA research as well as other empirical studies pertaining to talent identification (TiD).

The decision to write this book was motivated by a desire to share the results without any literary restrictions required for research and/or publication within an academic journal. In other words, presenting the information in a less formal writing style with the literary freedom to share my own opinion was appealing.

The goal from the outset was to provide useful information for young athletes from any sport that hope to be discovered, selected, drafted, or signed.

Additionally, parents of young athletes might benefit from information about the scouting process, and the considerations TiD experts use to make final decisions. However, while the supporting evidence was drawn from other team and individual sport research, this study was conducted specifically within the sport of hockey.

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Every family has stories that are remembered and others that are left untold.

When family photographs, letters, and long-forgotten records raise more questions than answers, a granddaughter sets out to piece together the story of her enigmatic grandfather. What unfolds is not just the story of one man, but also the stories of the women whose lives were forever touched by his choices.

Their stories span two world wars, several decades, and three countries and reveal the resilience, sacrifices, heartbreaks, and quiet acts of courage that shaped their seemingly ordinary lives.

Part family memoir and part historical fiction, All in the Family Tree is a story of family and the search for answers to questions that linger and echo through generations.

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Friday rolled around, and it was such a beautiful day until later in the evening when the storm clouds rolled in. That evening became my family’s worst nightmare. . .

Life After Trauma is a heartbreaking but inspiring account of suicide, childhood trauma, domestic violence, and abuse, and the struggle and strength it takes for one woman to triumph over adversity, rebuild her life, and learn to trust herself again.

Told with frankness and honesty, it follows the author’s life from her childhood in rural Newfoundland, through married life in New Brunswick, and on to new beginnings in Alberta. Along the way, it sheds important light on the complexity of adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner violence, and the extent of the trauma these can inflict.It also sheds light on the power of a mother’s love for her children, the persistence of hope, and the resilience of the human heart, showing that, no matter how hard things get, there really can be life after trauma.

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“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”

Micheal Jordan

It was Feb 20th 2000. A boy named Josh Hamilton was born. Born in Canada, and with a disability known as autism. Throughout the years this boy struggled with making friends and great accomplishments. His interest went from playing video games, to sports and going to the gym. Why the change in interest? Well he's been picked on throughout the year for being different. He’s been called weird, a pussy, nobody, etc, and he wanted to prove people wrong, so he ended up wanting to lift weights for a living by his late teens and eventual rugby to also make his family proud. After high school, he found a gym to go to, and a 9-5 job. His job got so boring, he wanted to be more active like becoming a construction worker. However there was a problem. The only options he had would either to get his mom or dad to drop him off to work, or would ride the bus to work instead of driving there. Why you may ask? Because he never got his drivers licence when he was 16 . Thus he sets goals. One was keeping his interest in gaining strength from the gym and the other was to achieve his goals, so that he can move to a job that is as meaningful as working in the construction industry…

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In this unique fusion of memoir and case reports, psychologist Ruth Badanes Reiner integrates hard-earned lessons from her personal life with insights gained from decades of professional practice as an individual, couple and family therapist. Honest, authentic and straight from the heart, this remarkable book touches on issues around family of origin, relationship challenges, parenting, coping with tragedy and the fundamental commonalities that bind all of us together and make healing possible.

With a conversational, engaging style, Ruth Reiner shows how everything that truly matters is based on the individual yearnings of our shared humanness. It highlights our unavoidable vulnerability, fallible nature, and, above all, our boundless capacity to heal. Although the subject matter is serious and impactful, her insights are often humbling and humorous.

The core message of Loving, Living and Forgiving? That forgiving is a necessary part of loving and living, and the main goal--to heal oneself and others--can only be achieved by understanding ourselves, each other, and life itself.

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En “Alguien que yo amo está muriendo en un centro de cuidados paliativos (hospice) ”, los dos jóvenes autores navegan el mundo complejo de la atención de salud en los centro de cuidados paliativos, con una profunda comprensión y empatía que llegan directamente al corazón de los adolescentes. Esta guía, escrita por adolescentes, brinda una mirada clara a una realidad que con frecuencia se oculta a puerta cerrada, a la vez que aborda el miedo, las preguntas y las emociones que enfrentan los jóvenes cuando un ser querido entra a un centro de cuidados paliativos.

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For forty years, poet Simone L. Hamlescher turned to her notebook—in her spare time, when she was frustrated, when she had no one else. She learned that every poem is a life experience. Growing up and growing old, love and grief, birth and death—a poem can illuminate our inner worlds and everyday lives. That’s what the poems in Herding Cats in the Forbidden Kingdom: A Poetry Collection (1986–2026) do. They reveal life’s twists and turns and the many experiences that shape us.

Writing in rhyming couplets, epic poems, haiku, and free verse poems, Hamlescher explores themes of mental health, love, nature, and death. Through ellipses and fragments, these poems allow—and encourage—the mind to wander and seek connection. They ruminate on how lonely and heartbreaking life can be but also how joyful and filled with love. Our lives may change like the seasons, moving from birth to growth to death, but each new stage contains its own splendour and lessons.

Thought-provoking and rich with imagery, Herding Cats in the Forbidden Kingdom is more than one poet’s legacy. It’s a lyrical manifesto, reminding us that no matter what season of life we’re in, life is beautiful and full of meaning.

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« Ton bonheur, c’est ta responsabilité. » Dès que Maria El Chakar entend ces mots pour la première fois, le cours de sa vie est changé à jamais.

Elle est encore jeune enfant lorsque sa famille quitte un Liban en guerre civile pour se faire une meilleure vie au Canada, mais Maria El Chakar en ressent toujours les séquelles que ses proches ont apportés avec eux. Devoir familial, patriarcat, traumatismes, jalousie . . . elle tente de trouver sa propre identité à travers tout ça et se demande quand ça sera enfin à son tour de vivre.

Grâce aux paroles encourageantes de ses amis, aux enseignements de guides spirituels et aux petits gestes d’étrangers, Maria trouve sa force et son indépendance. Telle une archiviste, elle collectionne les réponses aux grands questionnements de la vie et les partage avec vous, dans Le livre d’Or, afin de vous aider à retrouver votre propre bonheur.

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When the first of three murder victims is discovered in the outskirts of their city, Detectives Baxter and Godbout quickly find themselves desperate for answers. As Canadian veterans of the Great War, they immediately recognize the telltale signs of chlorine gas poisoning on the victim’s flesh. But who would carry out such a war crime in peacetime? And where would they strike next? These two veterans are central to the tale, one blinded by German gas in 1915, one wounded by a German artillery shell two years later. Now, employed by the Winnipeg Police Service, the Blind and the Lame become the reader’s “leads” in this penetrating and disturbing investigation.

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On the east coast of Canada, a battle over her grandfather’s estate turns into a battle for her life when Haley Hickey is shot at through her kitchen window. Haunted by a patient and malicious stalker, Haley finds her life crumbling around her and flees to the only place she’s ever really felt safe: her Grampy’s old cabin up in the mountains.

As she tries to come to terms with her grief, rejuvenate the homestead and help manage the woodlot her Grampy left her, the stalker moves in closer. Somehow, they always seem to be able to get at her, no matter how many locked doors, defensive dogs, and sturdy walls are in the way. An old flame steps up to protect her, and a lone officer tries to untangle the trail as the stalker’s threats become mental torture.

But all the support and protection in the world is meaningless when the person who has it out for Haley turns out to be closer to her than anyone had guessed…

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Unapologetic is a bold, incisive, and deeply validating look at what it means to lead as a woman in workplaces still shaped by male‑centric norms. Drawing on three decades in aviation, energy, and industrial operations, the author dismantles the myth of the “neutral” workplace and names the forces that quietly shape women’s careers: invisible labour, biased leadership standards, corporate gaslighting, and the emotional load they’re expected to carry.

With a sharp, conversational voice, the book reassures women that they are not the problem—the system is—and offers practical tools to lead without shrinking, over-functioning, or apologizing. Each chapter pairs insight with actionable guidance, including scripts, boundary‑setting strategies, and punchy callouts that capture the lived experience of being “the only,” “the first,” or the one expected to hold everything together.

The structure moves from naming the system, to navigating it, to leading beyond it. Topics include visibility without self‑promotion, saying no as a leadership act, securing sponsorship, surviving layoffs, and leading with empathy without becoming everyone’s therapist.

Written for women in mid‑career and beyond—especially those in male‑dominated or traditional environments who are relied on, underestimated, and increasingly unwilling to contort themselves to fit outdated norms—Unapologetic offers both validation and a path forward. It speaks directly to those who see the patterns clearly, want to lead with authority without self‑sacrifice, and rarely see themselves reflected in leadership narratives, including under-represented women.

At its core, this is a rallying cry, a toolkit, and a reframing of power—designed to help women lead with more clarity, more courage, and zero apology.

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What happens when you pack up a sixty-year-old Corvette, squeeze in just enough luggage (but somehow still bring the most important things), and set off on a bucket-list adventure down Route 66? Let’s find out!

Join Nancy and Paul Garvey on the trip of a lifetime along historic Route 66, driving a 1959 Corvette convertible and embracing every surprise that comes their way. What unfolds is far more than a road trip. Through a rich collection of photographs, reflections, and memories, Nancy captures the spirit of the open road: the people they meet, the unexpected detours (including a carburetor fire), and the quiet moments of wonder. From small-town courthouses in Oklahoma to the striking vistas of the American Southwest, this journey becomes a bridge between past and present. As the miles roll by, Nancy reflects not only on the adventure at hand, but on the generations who traveled these lands before—by wagon, by necessity, and with far fewer comforts.

Told from the passenger-seat perspective of a self-described “non-car-guy” mom, this book offers a refreshing and relatable take on a classic route, blending travel, history, family legacy, and humor. Complete with planning notes, personal anecdotes, and a special addendum from a later journey through Colorado and New Mexico, this volume is both a keepsake and an inspiration, a celebration of the road and the memories made along the way.

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End-stage kidney disease touches many lives, and many patients turn to kidney transplantation as their treatment of choice. The journey to a successful kidney transplant is long and complicated. Kidney transplant recipients and donors depend on their transplant team’s expertise and advice at every stage, but may wish to further empower themselves with additional information. Pamphlets and brochures provide some guidance, while medical textbooks are largely inaccessible. This book attempts to fill the void between these two ends of the information spectrum by speaking to curious and motivated patients, propelling them towards greater success. Almost every kidney transplant-related topic a patient may want to know about is covered in just the right amount of detail.

“Your Kidney Transplant Journey” is a comprehensive yet friendly companion to patients before and after receiving their gift of life. Using a question-and-answer format, the book shares advice honed by thirty years of the author’s experience in caring for kidney transplant donors and recipients. Sharing information most often asked about is emphasized along with messages of positivity and encouragement.

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Bella loves adventures—building forts, climbing trees, and exploring with her friends. But sometimes even brave girls like Bella feel scared.

When a big carnival comes to town, Bella can’t wait to ride the giant Swing, but it isn’t long before her excitement turns into panic. With help from her mom, Bella learns a special trick called the Powerful 5, a simple way to calm her body, quiet her worries, and rediscover her courage.

Perfect for children ages four and up, Bella and the Powerful 5 is a heartwarming story about understanding anxiety, finding bravery in unexpected moments, and discovering that sometimes true strength begins with taking a deep breath. It’s a comforting, empowering read for kids and a practical tool for parents and teachers alike.

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Bye Bye Belly Flies is the third book in The Nanny Series following Never Wake a Sleeping Nanny and You Can Have Mine. This time Nanny is helping her granddaughter navigate feelings of anxiety. The granddaughter innocently refers to her feelings as "Belly Flies" and Nanny knows just what to do. Through rhyme, gentle calming phrases and love, nanny guides her grandchild through a grounding exercise using the five senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch - referred to as the 3 S's and 2 T's. The special bond between grandmother and grandchild is clear and with nanny's soothing words and wisdom the child is able to get past those feelings in her belly and find joy and happiness again.

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Life in the small Acadian village of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, in the early 1900s is a simple one. The children travel to the one-room schoolhouse each day while their parents work in the home or in the local brickerie. The men often find themselves working deep in the woods felling trees for months at a time, or on the ocean hoping to catch enough fish to support their families. No one has a lot of money, but the members of this community support one another through all of life’s ups and downs.

Young Cecilia Roma has grown up in a nearby village, and watches as her fellow neighbours move to large cities in the United States, where jobs are plentiful and enticing. But there is someone who is keeping Cecilia tied to her roots—Gabriel de Bellefontaine, a young man two years her senior from a nearby village. Though few words have passed between the two of them, Gabriel finally gathers the courage to ask Cecilia on an outing.

Their romance is fierce but fleeting. Cecilia’s parents force the couple apart, fearing that Cecilia’s honour and innocence are in jeopardy. Once in the provincial capital of Halifax, Cecilia realizes how strong and independent she can be. Life outside of Chezzetcook is not the scary place she once envisioned, but she must make the ultimate decision on whether a future with Gabriel is worth sacrificing.

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"Scars are the evidence of a life fully lived."

Happiness with Scars is an intimate and sincere work that explores emotional resilience and the idea that happiness can exist alongside pain rather than in denial of it. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi—the practice of mending broken pottery with gold to honor its fractures—author Yamel López suggests that past wounds do not simply vanish, but can instead be reshaped into symbols of growth, awareness, and inner strength.

Through personal reflections and lived experiences shaped by hardship, loss, and renewal, Yamel López offers a thoughtful journey of healing and transformation. With openness, vulnerability, and hope, she encourages readers to accept their imperfections, find meaning within their struggles, and recognize that happiness is not separate from their scars, but deeply connected to the strength those scars represent.

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