Speaking in the voices of a broad cast of characters, from a retiree who has left her husband five times, to a carpenter in his thirties, to a seven-year-old child making his First Communion, Speak moves smoothly between male and female protagonists. These fourteen stories pulse with the pain and glory of desire, loss and rebirth. They tremble and sing with searing dialogue and outrageous humour. A rich and astonishing trove for the brave reader.

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Waiting for the Music is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows the ups and downs of a boy growing up in the prairies. Over two decades, from the late 1930s to the late 1950s, we follow Benjamin Timothy as he faces various challenges in life and tries to forge his own path from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood.

From early life in a small rural town to working in the big city, Benjamin navigates various relationships and the complexities of a dysfunctional family. After losing his father to World War II, he witnesses the decline of his mentally unstable mother, endures abuse from his cousin, finds and loses friends, and eventually pursues his dream of becoming a schoolteacher.

This literary work will resonate with anyone who’s grown up on the prairies—or any closeknit community—and struggled through trying times to overcome a childhood fraught with loss and grief. Benjamin’s search for independence springs forth with a universal message of hope and redemption—as he finally hears the music.

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When the nurse practitioner role was first introduced in the 1960s, no one could foresee the revolution in health care delivery it would augur. But decades later, the role is still little understood. In this striking follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book No One Left Behind, nurse practitioners from across Canada reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and evolution of the profession through the past decade. Drawing on their experiences—both in the clinic and beyond—Canadian NPs from coast to coast offer insight into the transformative part the role has had to play in shaping Canada’s health care landscape, in clinical practice, advocacy, mentorship, and innovation. From the unique challenges of delivering health care in the remote Canadian North to the rewards of delivering gender affirming care to trans and gender-diverse youth, to the experience of mentoring fellow NPs in discovering rewarding and lucrative careers outside of traditional pathways, No One Left Behind: Decades of Growth is an original and much-needed entry into literature on the nurse practitioner role, helping us understand and appreciate the tremendous strides they have made over the past decade.

“A clear reflection of NP practice in Canada—from our origins, through the responsibility and barriers we navigate today, to the impact we are building ahead. This highly anticipated follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book, No One Left Behind, is a must-read for every nurse practitioner in Canada.” — Aliya Hajee, MN, NP, MSCP, NP Circle

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L'intelligence artificielle est partout. Dans nos téléphones, nos décisions médicales, nos recrutements, nos recommandations d'achat. Pourtant, rares sont ceux qui comprennent vraiment ce qu'elle est — et ce qu'elle n'est pas.

Ce livre n'est ni un manuel technique, ni un essai alarmiste. C'est une invitation à comprendre, enfin, ce qui se cache derrière les algorithmes. Sans formules, sans jargon, mais sans simplisme.

Vous y découvrirez:

Comment l'IA transforme l'incertitude en probabilités pour nous aider à décider

Pourquoi elle ne « pense » pas, mais calcule — et pourquoi cela change tout

Ce que les réseaux de neurones, le deep learning et les grands modèles de langage font réellement

Comment distinguer les promesses crédibles des fantasmes médiatiques

Les questions éthiques que chaque citoyen et chaque dirigeant devrait se poser

De Pascal et Fermat à ChatGPT, ce livre retrace quatre siècles d'histoire des probabilités et de l'intelligence artificielle. Il s'adresse à tous ceux — dirigeants, professionnels, étudiants, curieux — qui veulent comprendre avant d'utiliser, et décider en connaissance de cause.

L'IA n'est ni magie ni menace. C'est un outil puissant, à condition de savoir ce qu'il fait vraiment.

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Eddie the Pug is ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge and enter Furever Land. He’s met at the Rainbow Bus by Tetley, a kind and friendly poodle who shows Eddie around his new home. There’s baseball, and a pet salon, and even a bank! But Furever Land is just a stop on the road. Here, pets wait for their humans to come and take them to Heaven. What a beautiful place Furever Land is!

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The Balm is a heart-warming comic and romantic story about family and the healing power of community. The novel’s surprises unravel truths, which reveal characters’ health struggles and anguish, uniting them as humans.

As the Snowstorm of the Century bears down on the town of Gilead, its residents are preparing to celebrate the life of one of its most prominent citizens. Twyla Fox, business owner, mother, grandmother, and loving partner, decided weeks ago to forgo any further treatment of her cancer. She was determined to take her destiny in her own hands and create a future for her loved ones without fear of the consequences or retribution. The snowstorm augments building tensions, but comedy offers relief.

Titus Dismas, one of two narrators, has served time and now finds himself in the close-knit town of Gilead. Titus is keen to continue his rehabilitation from his past by being of service to those kind-hearted people who have given him a second chance at life. Volunteering in the community and at Jester’s Court, a local restaurant and social hub of Gilead, he assumes the role of observer as he sees all that is going on in the lives of the townsfolk. Illness, grief, betrayal, acceptance, and love are all on full display for his sharp eye, yet he cannot see love coming his way.

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When the three farm animals see a huge metal box fall off the back of a truck, they can’t wait to see what’s inside. The curious animals crawl in, and before they know it, the box closes and they are put on a rocket headed to space.

Soon after they arrive on a space station, an emergency hits. Will Nugget, Noodles, and Rib be able to use their smarts to save the day? Will they be brave enough to make their way home? Or will they be stuck in space forever? Find out inside...

Nugget, Noodles, and Rib Go to Space is the second book in the Adventures of Nugget, Noodles, and Rib series. A rollicking and funny book, it teaches kids that it's good to develop curiosity and be excited to have adventures. Entertaining, exciting, and full of laughs, this book is sure to delight both parents and kids.

Visit www.nuggetnoodlesandrib.com for more details.

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The shadow of the Second World War is cast across Alsace, France, and the Ulrich family has been scattered to the winds. Cecilia, fresh out of school and starting an apprenticeship in Strasbourg, finds herself helping the Resistance with her mentor while balancing the attentions of an admittedly handsome Nazi officer.

With one brother a refugee in England and another scouting for the Maquis, Cecilia desperately tries to keep track of the people she loves as she and her family discover how complicated the brutalities of war are about to make their lives. Even if all of them make it home, somehow, to sit around the same kitchen table, how can anything ever be the same again?

Tangled Threads of War offers an intricate web of innocence and pain, of loss, despair, and love, winding its way through a world-shaking disaster that will echo for generations after the last bombs have been dropped.

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Join the inSPIRE® journey to find lasting wholeness—rooted in God’s deep, abiding love and his timeless principles. This holistic discipleship framework invites you to move from fragmented faith toward an integrated life of belief, wellness, and inner strength across five interconnected dimensions:

Spiritual

Physical

Intellectual

Relational

Emotional

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For any one that has wondered about the meaning of life and why we are here, this is the book for you.

Sandra takes you from her “normal” middle class upbringing in a typical white Anglo-Saxon Protestant city, to opening the window to the wild ride that became her life. The river of her life moved from child, to music teacher, to an unbelievable journey around the world working in an ashram kitchen and onto global finance.

Her life then took a 180 degree change to an entrepreneurial life in the heart of Silicon Valley.

The Mystic’s Journey is an exploration of the Self and finding your own personal power, joy, and abundance in life. Sandra gives the reader the wisdom she gained; with the knowledge that everyone can use, to fill their life with love, abundance, and meaning.

Francesca McCartney PhD

Author: BODY OF HEALTH: THE NEW SCIENCE OF INTUITION MEDICINE®

Founder: Academy of Intuition Medicine®

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Lost in Uganda is the story of two sisters, Shally and Annie, who mysteriously bring an imaginary friend, Iggy, to life. Iggy, a fuzzy creature with extraordinary powers, whisks the sisters across the world into the most magical adventure of their lives.

But as wonder turns to danger, the sisters must rely on their courage, wits and real-world knowledge to guide them through the journey. Is Iggy a friend or a foe? And will they survive this magical adventure when danger lurks around every corner?

Inspired by the author’s own experiences “Adventures with Iggy - Lost in Uganda” is the perfect chapter book for children who like magic and adventure stories.

Want more Iggy fun? Join him beyond the pages and follow his adventures on Instagram at @adventures_with_iggy!

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When four-year-old Elisa Linton was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome—a rare, terminal childhood disease—her father Randall’s world shifted forever.

In this deeply personal account, Randall shares how his little girl sparked a global community of doctors, researchers, families, and unlikely allies—from grandmothers to celebrities—to advance rare disease research and bring hope to families facing the unthinkable.

As his family’s fight against an impossible diagnosis becomes a movement, it reveals profound truths about love, faith, and the extraordinary strength that emerges when ordinary people refuse to surrender to despair.

Conveyed with raw honesty and unexpected moments of joy and humour, this is a testament to tragedy as a catalyst for healing, hope, and lasting change that reaches far beyond one family’s journey.

All proceeds from the sale of this book go to The Sanfilippo Children’s Research Foundation. Visit ALifeforElisa.org.

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A forbidden love for the ages. A betrayal that echoes throughout history. Those who bore witness are ready to tell their story.

Ravenna, Italy, 1275. Beautiful Francesca da Polenta starts every morning with a sweet nectarine from the grove outside the castle she grew up in. Raised by her father, Guido, Lord of Ravenna, her mother, Sofia, and the lush flora of the castle grounds who have come to care for her as one of their own, Francesca’s life seems an idyllic dream.

However, conflict looms as the Guelph-Ghibelline war bleeds the land dry. In this game of competing powers, marriage is a strategic move, and Francesca is but a pawn. In an effort to solidify a powerful alliance, Guido marries her off to one of the four troubled sons of the despotic Rimini magistrate, Malatesta da Verucchio. Francesca is initially dismayed, but soon after she meets sensitive, handsome, green-eyed Paolo, she finds her heart is no longer her own.

Once Francesca arrives in Rimini, however, things take a turn for the worse. Obsession, jealousy, and lust wreak havoc on the Malatesta household, and Francesca is soon caught between fate and her own desires as she is swept up in the dark undercurrents of power and greed. Ever hidden in plain sight are the narrators of Francesca’s story—the botanical cohort who have interests and motivations all their own.

In the tradition of Dante Alighieri, Veronica Guido’s fictionalized account of these historical figures gives their story a fresh perspective, shedding new light on a familiar tale of tragedy and woe.

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Moonsie is looking a little worse for the wear. He needs a vet, and quick . . . but this feisty feline isn’t going to make it easy!

A rhyming, rhythmic delight for animal lovers young and old with enriching activities to accompany it, Whiskers in a Twist is a humorous, memorable poem that captures the love, responsibility, and (mis)adventure that comes with owning a pet.

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In the summer of 1996, 15-year-old Alex heads down to his family’s favourite campground in Squamish. This year, though, is different; an unexpected connection with a girl he meets there changes the shape of his heart—and his life—forever. It’s not quite romance, or at least, it’s not only romance. She feels like home.

But it’s not to be, not now; when she asks him if they can cool things down a little, he feels it like a hole in his heart.

Alex carries that hole through into adulthood; their long-distance friendship lingers and slowly shapes itself to their new lives. But he can’t forget her, and he can’t seem to make their powerful connection sit comfortably on the periphery of his life. And when he finds himself on a precipice, she’s the one waiting to catch him.

Quiet and nostalgic, One Piece out of Place is a story of love, loss, friendship, and navigating the shifting roads of life.

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Bill Tooshkenig became Chief of Walpole Island First Nation at a young age, beginning a journey that would shape his life and community. In An Odyssey: My Seven Years as a First Nations Chief, he shares the stories that led him to leadership and the experiences that defined his years as Chief.

Bill was able to travel widely, meeting with leaders from across Canada and around the world. At the same time, he remained deeply connected to his community, always guided by a vision of strengthening his people by helping them reach their full potential.

This memoir is both a personal story and a tribute to his family, his people, and the belief that true leadership means helping others grow. Bill Tooshkenig will be remembered as one of the best leaders of his time, a man who believed in people and wanted the very best for them.

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Grandma’s Garden (The Watermelon Book) is a heartwarming children’s story inspired by cherished childhood memories of growing up in the country. In a world that moved a little slower and felt a lot simpler, neighbors tended gardens and farms, sharing the fruits of their labor and the joy of community.

The story follows curious twin siblings—a brother and sister—who love visiting Grandma’s garden, a magical place filled with blueberries, strawberries, and the sweet scent of summer. Together, they explore the rows of vegetables, chase butterflies, and sneak a few too many berries when Grandma isn’t looking. Their playful mischief leads to a funny twist as they stumble upon the biggest watermelon in the patch, setting the stage for a sweet and surprising adventure.

Through bright illustrations and gentle storytelling, Grandma’s Garden captures the innocence of childhood wonder and the simple joys of nature. More than just a story about fruit and fun, it celebrates family, togetherness, and the timeless bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Grandma’s Garden reminds readers—young and old—of the beauty of growing, sharing, and making memories that last a lifetime.

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Newly graduated from university, Dana Fraser is looking for adventure. A city girl with a fear of horses, Dana faces challenges both within her heart and courtesy of mother nature. The Hunt on the Tundra follows Dana in the late summer of 1974 as she strives to prove to herself that she can push the limits of what she knows and forge through the unknown that the BC tundra brings: a night alone in the wilderness, quicksand-like muskeg, bears and wolves, alcohol abuse, lies and even murder.

In camp, she encounters relationships unlike any she’s seen in the city – from her unpredictable but attractive boss, Jimmy, to the calm indigenous couple who share their journey of healing.

On top of battling the unknown in nature that surrounds her, she battles her father’s voice in her head that tells her she’s just not good enough. Will the voice of her alcoholic father fade, or will she leave the tundra with more scars than she had when she arrived?

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As a young man, David Reesor wrestled with the teachings of the faith he was raised in, and he began to question the validity of Christianity. In his search for answers, he delved into a variety of world religions, and in time found himself inching into Atheism. He soon realized that scientific facts demanded an initial cause, for everything. He eventually returned to Christianity with a new appreciation for focusing on the basics, and now his desire is to communicate his journey—and his faith—to his children, grandchildren, and to those on a similar journey.

Was it God… or Nothing? draws on science, logic, and history to establish the necessity of a transcendent Creator as the only possible explanation of how we got here, and to tackle critical issues such as the problem of suffering, the afterlife, and the nature of God and his relationship with humanity. Mr. Reesor presents a compelling case that faith and reason can work together to reveal life’s deepest truths.

Readers will be challenged to take a fresh look at Big Bang cosmology and the beginning of our universe, ultimately discovering the importance of their place in it.

Written in a clear and engaging style, Was it God... or Nothing? makes complex ideas easy to understand, and the insights contained in these pages have the power to reshape perspectives and spark meaningful discussions. It will serve as a thought-provoking and potentially life-changing legacy for generations to come!

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What will entice a grumpy dog to get off the couch and go out to play? Join Norman as his humans take him on a road trip that will shake up his life and hopefully get him out of his slump. This story is based of the real tale of when the author surprised her dog Norman with a furry new friend.

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