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Memengwaa
The Monarch Butterfly by Dorothy Ladd
What can we learn from our incredible little monarch butterfly? The butterfly’s migration from Canada to Mexico is long and time consuming—we can compare the journey to our life. Not only that, in Ojibwe culture the butterfly has a spirit—Memengwaa. Cast your thoughts to reach out to Memengwaa. The butterfly silently listens and its spirit travels along, carrying your wishes and dreams. This poetic non-fiction book blends lifecycle facts with Ojibwe beliefs about the monarch butterfly.
Kaylee and Koru and the Long Way Home
by Alister Mathieson and Avery Mathieson
This enchanting tale celebrates the extraordinary friendship between Kaylee, a strong and graceful Canada goose, and Koru, a curious and flightless brown kiwi bird. Kaylee hails from the Arctic tundra of Northern Canada, while Koru explores the lush kauri forests of New Zealand. Despite living in different parts of the world, the two birds embark on a remarkable journey of understanding, while sharing the wonders of their worlds. Paralleling their bond is the friendship of Mikki, an Inuit...
You're on Mute
13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector by Marie Wiese
This was never meant to be a book that offered tidy solutions. Instead, it’s a declaration. A refusal to stay quiet. A chorus of voices from women who have spent years, and in many cases, decades, pushing against an industry that often erases them… You’re On Mute: 13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector is an anthology by and for women in tech, or any sector where gender parity has stalled. Each chapter is crafted by a woman or gender-minority who has faced challenges in the...
Community Development Finance
COVID, George Floyd, and the Fight for Equity, 2016-2025 by Clifford N. Rosenthal and Dana Archer-Rosenthal
In this sequel to earlier studies of the origins and growth of the community development financial institutions (CDFI) movement, Clifford N. Rosenthal and Dana Archer-Rosenthal document and assess the most momentous period in the movement’s history--- the tumultuous decade from the first Trump administration, with its systemic hostility toward Black, Native, and other minority initiatives, through the Biden administration’s embrace of equitable community development, to the wholesale,...
The ADHD Plus Phenomenon: When ADHD Isn't The Only Problem
Tips for Parents, Educators, and Clinicians Working with Children, Adolescents, and Families by Dr. Katherine G. Boyd
Parenting a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be exhausting and challenging. In Canada and the United States, close to 9 million children and teenagers have been diagnosed with this disorder, but most people don’t know that almost 80% of these kids will also have other mental health issues, making life harder inside and outside the home. In The ADHD Plus Phenomenon, Dr. Katherine G. Boyd draws from her long career in pediatric mental health to help parents...
The Uninvited Guest
by Jean Filewych
Carol is living a fortunate life with a devoted husband and three children. She is about to embark on a dream career as a speech language pathologist. And then the couple hear two ominous words in a doctor’s office: multiple sclerosis. So begins Carol and Paul’s new life—with an autoimmune disease looming over them. Although MS has no cure, there is still hope: Paul could go into remission. As Carol strives to stay strong, everything she loves is put at risk: her marriage, her relationships...
Homeless to Homerun
Turning Struggles Into Success by Glenn M Stein
Homeless To Homerun is my story. My story is about struggle, grit, and the power of never giving up. It’s about starting from rock bottom and finding your way to success one setback one lesson, and one small victory at a time. This book is for anyone who has been counted out or knocked down. It’s about seeing life through the lens of empathy, understanding why people do what they do and realizing that change is not something to fear. It’s where growth begins.
Labelling the Heart
by H Dale Lloyd
The world, as in nature, is intimidated by difference, and the church feels its mission is to fix it. All must be conformed to a ‘normal’ appearance, whatever that is. Fixing differences means eliminating them rather than embracing them and being enriched by them.
The Great Experiment
Humanity's Beginnings, History and Possible Future by The Storyteller
'You have been part of a Great Experiment that started about 10 million years ago.' If you want to know why alien races brought your ancestors to Earth and how they interacted with them throughout history, this is the book for you. Find out more about: The Garden of Eden King Arthur & Camelot Buddha's Story Healing of the body The Pyramids & Stonehenge What happens after death Jesus & Christianity Earth's Possible Future This second volume of 'Information from the Isness' tells the story of...
Loss of Innocence
A History of Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in Vietnam by Stephen Cone
This book is above all, history. For the first time an author has covered the actions of a single Marine company in Vietnam and their 5+ year deployment. The content of Loss of Innocence is the result of 15 years of official document research, taped interviews, and meetings with those who served within the company’s ranks. From beginning to end, the reader will discover the horror, boredom, and humor of America’s most controversial war. The reader, veteran or non-veteran, will find meaning...