John has loved traveling his whole life, and in the early 2000s it was the country of Colombia that captured his heart. Always ready for something new, he recounts his adventures to beautiful beaches, history-filled cities and everything the local gay community has to offer, even when it wasn’t safe. More than once he found himself in guerilla-controlled areas, and he was even rushed out of a funeral because a guerilla group was in attendance! But even as a gay foreigner, John shows that taking the risk—with a good helping of common sense—is always worth it when exploring a new country, especially one that isn’t always first on someone’s list.

My Two Years in Colombia is a memoir about John finding life, love and happiness in a country far away from home. Although there are always risks involved in travelling, he wants nothing more than to show that it’s worth it to experience a new culture and to create connections with its peoples that stand the test of time.

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In The Difference Maker, author Bjorn Thorvaldson draws on decades of real-world experience to offer readers simple frameworks for decision-making, communication, leadership, and navigating uncertainty. The Difference Maker is an influential work on developing and sustaining leadership and relationship skills, with grounded tools to help readers confidently move from being overwhelmed to finding clarity, building trust, and leading with purpose in life’s important areas.

The Difference Maker is not only a book about leadership, nor is it only a book about personal development. Thorvaldson instead has created a field-tested framework that acts as a bridge between thinking, acting, and contributing, a bridge that will define and inspire readers to consistently turn awareness into action and create meaningful impact across work, relationships, and life.

With The Difference Maker, Thorvaldson delivers time-tested arguments for a new mindset of leadership, of doing the right thing, inspired by conversations with grandparents while growing up and developed over years of client work and presentations. Thorvaldson suggests that leaders need to aspire to more of a difference maker mindset, to aim to “think clearly under pressure and give people reasons to respect them.” This mindset will encourage readers to make maximum impact at work and in life, following foundational principles of well-being and opportunity.

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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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The Essentials of Horse Nutrition unlocks the secrets of a healthier, happier horse by helping readers understand the foundations of equine nutritional care. The book is an important resource toolkit containing the basic feeding considerations for horses, and introduces issues for minis, ponies and donkeys.

This comprehensive guide offers the following features:

• A Historical Perspective: Discover how horses have evolved and how their unique digestive system affects their health and dietary needs.

• Digestion Fundamentals: Explore the complex world of nutrient processing, from absorption to assimilation. The result is the production of the essential building blocks of life.

• Feeding Fundamentals: Uncover the science behind different feed types, including growing, harvesting, storage, and laboratory assay for nutrients.

• Supplement Fundamentals: Build an understanding of the roles of these ration add-ons for enhancement of performance and wellness, or to top up nutrient deficiencies.

• Personalized Feed Plan Formulation: Learn how to design a plan to support optimal growth, maintenance, performance, reproductive health, and for aging and geriatric horses. Develop feeding practices based on your horse’s unique needs, lifestyle, environment, and feed availability.

• Individualized Care Fundamentals: Explore the care of special needs horses. Prevention and management of select nutrition-related conditions is briefly covered.

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What a ride! And this third and final volume of the Growing Up Canadian trilogy completes the journey. The youthful days of Canada’s boomer crowd are told with wit and humour. Part history, part trivia, part pop culture and fully Canadian, this volume includes an array of topics featuring music, television, hobbies, sports, lifestyle, politics, school life, and much more. Covering every region of Canada there are short-read entries on personalities and events universally recognized—on those that require a caffeine jolt to fire up the memory cells—and those that may have previously been unknown. Reading about the past was never this much fun!

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The book the moment requires.

After more than fifty years inside Canadian education — as a science teacher, school superintendent, university faculty member, and founder of an independent academy in Toronto — Alfred Abouchar has written an honest examination of an institution that has lost its bearings.

Across twenty-five chapters and five sections, Restoring Trust In Education traces how a system that once cultivated minds and formed citizens has come to manage perceptions, inflate grades, stage reform, and produce graduates whose credentials announce more than their education has delivered. Drawing on Canadian and international evidence — from PISA results to employer surveys, from university skills studies to the daily realities of contemporary classrooms — the book builds a diagnosis that is at once empirical, philosophical, and personal.

But this is not a book of complaint. It is a book of recovery.

The final third proposes the conditions under which schools can once again become what they were established to be: places of substance rather than spectacle, of formation rather than performance, of intellectual seriousness rather than therapeutic accommodation. It examines what a renewed Education Act would require; what a serious commitment to bilingualism would look like; how the teaching profession must be rebuilt; what moral coherence in schooling means; and what the four daily pillars — teaching, classwork, homework, and assessment — must again become.

The book closes with a personal account: a life that began at Collège Saint-Marc in Alexandria, traversed the Canadian public system across half a century, and culminated in the founding of La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Science — an attempt to enact in practice the convictions the book defends in principle.

Restoring Trust In Education is written for teachers who have not given up, for parents who are watching their children educated by a system they no longer fully trust, for school leaders who sense that the frameworks they have inherited are no longer adequate to the work, and for anyone who believes that schools can still be what they were meant to be.

It is the testimony of a life in classrooms, and the argument of a man who has thought carefully about what education is for.

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Janey June Jamieson grew up with her parents and younger sister, Ellie, on the idyllic Shag Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. When the girls are sent to the mainland to finish high school, they find themselves in the centre of a social web they were not prepared for.

Janey is reserved and a bit of a people pleaser. Ellie is her opposite: an enthusiastic prankster. But to those in Wood Point, they are the Island Girls. This makes them a source of fascination, particularly for two WWII veterans, Stuart and Ronnie. Stuart outwardly pursues Janey while Ronnie remains in his shadow, always leering at Ellie. Janey agrees to a date with Stuart; Ellie bluntly rejects her pursuer, preferring the gentler Tim.

Janey does not want to offend Stuart, but she knows she does not like him. This is reinforced as Stuart antagonizes all around her. Then, shortly after Janey returns to Shag Island for the summer, a young man, Henry, arrives. Janey and Henry fall instantly in love, but Henry is hiding a secret that keeps them apart. Life becomes even more complicated once Janey visits with Sally, a local “witch” who provides Janey with a mysterious riddle to guide her heart.

Torn between a man she does not want and a man she cannot have, Janey must learn to trust her instincts and find her way through the untamed wilderness of adulthood. Meanwhile, around her, love blooms and love dies as the sometimes-unforgiving maritime seasons pass by.

Violet is the second book in The Lighthouse Collection, following Turquoise, published in 2025.

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On May 26, 1896, in Victoria, British Columbia, hundreds of residents and visitors headed out to a grand military display, the culmination of days of celebration surrounding Queen Victoria’s birthday. As a packed electric streetcar crossed the Point Ellice Bridge, passengers heard a loud crack and felt a sharp jolt. A moment later, the car, its occupants and the entire span of the bridge crashed into the water below, resulting in fifty-six deaths and overwhelming the city with grief.

Who was to blame? The province, which had built the bridge? The tramway company, which had dangerously overloaded it? Or the city, which had failed to maintain it? The legal wrangling would drag on for years, while a political battle played out over plans for the bridge’s replacement.

In City in Mourning: Victoria’s Point Ellice Bridge Disaster, Robert James Clark delivers a gripping investigation of North America’s deadliest streetcar accident. Through meticulous research, he explores the disaster’s repercussions, the political and social tensions of the era, and the poignant stories of those who lived—and died—on that fateful day.

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If you want to be successful in sales, you need a winning formula to generate interest with potential clients, close more deals, and take customer relationships to the next level. The Blue Print is a winning combination of powerful strategies and clever tactics to dominate sales, advance your career, and vastly increase your earning power!

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“It wasn’t supposed to be this way.”

Every mother carries hopes and dreams for her unborn child, rarely imagining a motherhood journey that veers so far from the path she once envisioned.

Through tender storytelling and honest reflection, Megan Hewson invites readers into her deeply personal journey to motherhood—one marked by breathtaking joy and profound loss. From multiple IVF attempts and complicated pregnancies to the devastating death of her infant son, Tucker, Megan guides readers through the emotional terrain of fierce love and deep grief. With openness and vulnerability, she shares a rare perspective on an “out of order” loss: saying goodbye to a baby who had just barely arrived.

At its heart, this is a story about love—love that endures even when everything has changed. Megan writes about parenting her surviving son while grieving Tucker, navigating friendships strained by loss, and learning how to carry both sorrow and gratitude forward. Megan and Tucker’s story is a testament to the strength of parental love, the importance of connection, and the complicated, nonlinear nature of grief.

This is a story of courage, vulnerability, and the bonds that hold us together—offering gentle reassurance that even when storm clouds gather, the sun, and moments of joy, can return and be claimed again. Above all, Through the Grey Skies honours Tucker’s life and ensures he will never be forgotten. Though his time was brief, his impact was profound.

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When a bright purple feather lands on Grace’s knee, she’s swept into a magical adventure. She follows a trail of vibrant, colourful feathers—green, blue, pink, and more—and discovers a cloud pouring feathers! Grace wonders what they’re meant to become.

With creativity and determination, Grace tries to shape the feathers into different animals, but each creation falls apart. What do the feathers truly want to be?

Join Grace as she learns to listen, observe, and let go, discovering that sometimes the most beautiful things are those that are free to be themselves. With simple language and a focus on dazzling colours, Feather by Feather is a gentle, whimsical tale perfect for young readers and anyone who believes in the magic of possibility.

Will Grace unlock the secret of the feathers? Open the book and let your imagination soar!

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Lulu doesn’t feel fast, strong, or fancy—until Aunt Bougie arrives with sparkly sneakers, powerful affirmations, and a whole lot of love. Together they dance, build dazzling outfits, and talk about being kind to your body and your brain. But when it’s time to try out her new confidence at the park, Lulu has a moment of doubt. Will she be able to remember to “show up and shine,” just like Aunt Bougie’s always says?

Many children, especially young girls, start to internalize social comparisons and self-criticism by early elementary school. Aunt Bougie: Show Up and Shine helps readers break that habit by practicing affirming, loving self-talk like “My brain is bougie” and “My body is brilliant.” This turns self-esteem into a tool they can carry for life, making confidence fun, memorable, and doable.

Because at the end of the day, we could all learn a lot from Aunt Bougie!

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Bet you didn’t know that in the 13th century you might have scratched your nose with your teacher? What?! It all makes sense when you learn in May I Have Another Word with You? Exploring words of teaching and learning, that “teacher” was the word for “index finger” back then. This is one of many, many unusual and interesting facts, revelations, and reflections offered by author and educator David Tickner as he takes his readers through more than 350 words drawn from the world of teaching and learning. Each entry uncovers the hidden story behind a familiar term—where it came from, how its meaning has evolved, and why this information is relevant in learning environments today.

Drawing on decades of experience, Tickner blends academia and anecdotes by weaving in personal stories, practical insights, and humour to make educational terms memorable. He also offers a beginner’s guide to etymology, explores several theories and methods of teaching and learning, and demonstrates how examining word origins can be used in the classroom.

The result is a resource that can be used as a quick reference or read straight through for a deeper appreciation of the language and ideas that educators use every day. Perfect for instructors, trainers, and anyone who loves words, this book offers a unique way to understand the language of education—not as a list of terms to memorize, but as a collection of stories waiting to be told.

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Persuadé d’avoir été attaqué par une bête dans la forêt, Marlon craint pour la vie de son petit frère Jackson. Alors que les rumeurs se propagent dans la ville, la peur s'empare des habitants de Bradford, en Pennsylvanie. Les chasseurs débutent cette nouvelle enquête pour élucider le mystère derrière l’attaque sur la famille Jones.

Plus ils creusent, moins ils parviennent à trouver une explication logique. Ils n’auront pas d’autre choix que d’utiliser une méthode différente pour chasser cette chose qui rôde tout près.

Une dangereuse opération débute dans la Forêt nationale d’Allegheny, mais lorsque tout semble être mis à exécution, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Impossible d’anticiper la suite des événements, car les rôles sont inversés. La nature dévoile son vrai visage après la tombée de la nuit, positionnant l’humain au bas de la chaîne alimentaire. La noirceur sera toujours l’alliée du meilleur prédateur.

Les chasseurs devront agir rapidement et avec prudence avant que toutes les preuves ne disparaissent. Que se cache-t-il réellement dans la forêt ? Sont-ils à la hauteur du contrat qui les attend ? Afin de percer ce mystère, ils auront besoin de l’aide d’un groupe de chercheurs aux idéologies non conventionnelles. Mais est-ce que leurs connaissances seront suffisantes pour découvrir la vérité ?

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For the irreverent among us in need of a laugh, Random Synapses offers an eclectic round-up of funny short stories and relatable reflections about life’s milestones and quirks. Is beer effective for pest control? What if condoms set the mood with their own soundtrack? Are washable crayons tantamount to child abuse? What’s the secret to that speed-walking hip sway? And what’s that furry green thing growing at the back of the fridge?? If you’ve ever appreciated an essay by Dave Barry, you’ll be delighted by Bob Schellenberg’s careening thoughts on the seemingly mundane and everyday. He has a unique knack for juxtaposing a wide range of subjects in unexpected ways. You may not know where you’ll end up as you read each one of these stories, but you can be sure that you’ll be laughing when you get there!

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Unsung is a collection of lyrical poems born from a lifetime of songwriting. Verses once intended for music are revealed, on the page, as poems in their own right. Drawn from both youth and adulthood, these works trace the emotional rhythms of ordinary lives: love and loss, struggle and recovery, conviction and doubt, connection and community.

With a voice that is direct, reflective, and grounded in classic poetic forms, Glenn G. Wootton explores how we relate to ourselves, to those we care about, and to the world around us. The poems offer moments of tenderness and intimacy alongside social observation, advice hard-earned, flashes of anger, and occasional humour.

Arranged to flow naturally from beginning to end, Unsung invites readers to recognize pieces of their own experiences within its lines. Timeless in theme and honest in tone, this debut collection gives voice to what is often felt but rarely spoken—and reminds us that even the unsung moments of our lives matter.

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Marek’s personal story is framed within Ukraine’s broader history of foreign domination, war, and cultural suppression. In the aftermath of WWI Marek, along with his wife Matrunka set sail to Canada. They establish a homestead in Alberta with little more than basic tools, at a time when Western Canada was in the throes of development.

A Bruised Reed is a personal history of the author’s parents’ lives. It also explores the broader history of Ukrainian people and their immigrant experience, the historical landscape they left behind, and the new world they faced with all its tremendous challenges. The book covers key global events, from imperialism and both world wars to the Great depression and the on going conflict in Ukraine.

Exploring the theme of adaptation as it relates to both Marek’s family and the broader Ukrainian community, this work highlights faith, resilience, and the transformative impact of perseverance. A Bruised Reed pays tribute to the enduring spirit and rich culture of Ukrainians, depicting their continued efforts to preserve their ethnic identity and country.

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The Battle of Gettysburg is over. Tens of thousands lie wounded and untended across the battlefield, and thousands are dead. Basil Biggs returns through the devastation to find his farm ruined by Confederate troops, but soon finds himself embroiled with the intrigues of Union spymaster John Babcock, who must track the beaten Confederate army as it retreats. Biggs is helped in this new adventure, to his vast surprise, by the spirit of his late mother, the famous healer Rosalie Biggs. Meanwhile, young Cornelia Hancock arrives on the battlefield as a volunteer nurse and must struggle against the awful conditions and her own sense of horror at what she witnesses. Biggs returns from his espionage work, carrying a wounded Babcock to the new field hospital on the battlefield, Camp Letterman, where Babcock comes under the care of Cornelia Hancock. Soon after, Biggs begins the monumental task of re-interring the thousands of hastily buried Union soldiers across the battlefield into the new National Cemetery. All three come to the attention of an ancient entity fascinated by humanity across the ages, strangely drawn to all three of them, and which will change their lives forever.

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Meet Nelson Skalbania. Most Canadians have heard of him: he's the man who gave Wayne Gretzky his big break in hockey. In real estate, he coined the term 'flipping.' He also owned (and sold) diverse commodities such as The Edmonton Oilers, Circus World, Eaton’s retail stores, and Vancouver’s Georgia and Wedgewood hotels. His appreciation for the finer things in life even led him to create the biggest art gallery in Vancouver.

The profits from all this buying and selling enabled him to own seven homes, four Rolls Royces, a one hundred and eighty-three foot long yacht with a thirteen member crew, and a DeHavilland DH 125 twin jet plane. Not bad for someone who began his career as a seismic engineer, from Polish parentage who immigrated to Canada with nothing but a fierce will to succeed.

Far less known is the sheer scope of Skalbania's adventures, especially lesser-known activities involving mini-subs, rockets, cold fusion, purchasing artwork in Chile during a civil war, fertilizing oceans with iron dust, or fleeing Juba in South Sudan during a coup.

But it's all here in Wreckless, a title Skalbania explains "is a play on the word. I acted recklessly, and many people thought I would wind up a wreck for doing so. I came close but never did. So, Wreckless.”

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What happens when a sharp-eyed kid grows up in the lee of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by rodeos, eccentric neighbors, and the wild freedom of 1950s southern Alberta? You get Kid Rodeo, a collection of stories unfolding with liberal dabs of humor, a whopping great dollop of nostalgia and a vivid sense of place; a rollicking memoir that rides the line between belly laughs and tender reflection.

From a bloodless turkey massacre, the secret of toe jam sausages, narrowly escaping death by lightning or exploring the mysteries of the universe with his girlfriend, Jim spins yarns the way the old-time storytellers used to do around the campfire—easy in the saddle, with a wink and a nod where you least expect it.

Part love letter, part tall tale, this is small-town life as it really was: dusty, mischievous, and full of wonder. You’ll smell the hay, taste the trout, and hear the crunch of gravel under your feet. Each chapter offers a snapshot of small town foothills life, rich with detail and warmth, capturing the innocence and hilarity of growing up in a different time.

These recollections celebrate the magic of memory and the shaping power of place with an affectionate and timeless voice.

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