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crash & bloom
A poetry collection of grief & gratitude by Sara Machnik
mama, am I going to make it, is it going to be okay will I lose my breasts, my hair, my eyelashes will I lose my identity, femininity, my dignity will I recognize myself in mirrors, in photos, in memories who will I become if I no longer look like your daughter mama, what do I make of this life that’s not my own Grief, loss, isolation, depression… what do you do when, as a young woman, a cancer diagnosis crashes into your life, taking away your identity and your vision of the future? Crash &...
Solidarity Forever
The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt by Robert Lawson
Solidarity Forever is the definitive account of the musical journey of the music legend of Disciples of Soul, Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and anti-apartheid project Sun City fame, Little Steven Van Zandt. Following Van Zandt’s unforgettable sixty-year (and counting!) career from his beginnings with the Asbury Jukes and Springsteen to leading the Disciples of Soul, from touring, arranging, and producing timeless music to playing an onscreen gangster in The Sopranos and Lilyhammer,...
Innocence in a Turbulent World
by Enda (Raudsepp) Bardell
Innocence in a Turbulent World is the heartfelt memoir, with simple illustrations, of a young girl’s early childhood in rural Estonia before she was forced to flee her country after the events of WWII. Honest and down-to-earth, the narrative captures a child’s perspective of both the simple joy of living off the land and the incomprehensible horror of being torn apart by a conflict she could not understand.
Far Out!
The Untold Story of the ‘60s-Inspired “Back-to-the-Land” Migration that Changed Nova Scotia by Christopher Murphy
The 1960s was a period of radical social change. Many young people rejected the politics and values of the day and decided to “drop out” and migrate to the country. The desire for an independent rural life on the land took many of them to the province of Nova Scotia. To the “back-to-the-landers,” its “far-out” location, unspoiled countryside, cheap land and helpful neighbours provided the opportunity to build a self-sufficient life. Inexperienced and unprepared, many eventually left, but...
You Can Have Mine
by J. Robinson
You Can Have Mine is the second book in the Nanny Series following the first publication of Never Wake a Sleeping Nanny. Told through the eyes of her adoring grandson, we follow Nanny’s daily life filled with kindness, selflessness, and heartwarming moments. This story highlights Nanny’s generous spirit, wonderful baking skills and warm sense of humor. Through laughter and simple gestures, valuable life lessons are passed on to the little one who hopes to someday be just like Nanny. This...
A Bear Named Cinnamon
by Vanessa Schwabe
Cinnamon is not like other teddy bears. Thanks to an enchantress named Freya, Cinnamon can feel. Most of what she feels is wonder and curiosity about the world around her. But when she ventures out on her own into the enchanted forest, she finds herself feeling something else. Something like . . . loneliness. From the enchanted forest to a village toy store, Cinnamon finds herself hoping and waiting for a friend—someone to love her and take her home. Someone to go on adventures with. Someone...
Under the Stars at Rainy River
by MNO Kenora Metis Council
Ten-year old Meng is homesick and lonely after moving to Fort Frances, Ontario. How will she make friends? Who will want to play with her? Befriended by Wendy, the Métis lady next door, and Pepper, Wendy’s rambunctious dog, Meng gradually comes to learn about the vibrant Métis community around her. She’s introduced to Métis culture and history, and in the process, learns how to fish, make a shore lunch, and dance the Métis jig. Under the Stars at Rainy River is a children’s book about the...
Doug and The Slugs
50,000 Slug Fans Can't be Wrong by John Burton
John Burton is a co-founding member of the notorious band Doug and The Slugs. Introduced to Doug Bennett by John ‘Wally’ Watson in the summer of 1977, Doug and the author quickly formed the personal and musical chemistry that led to the meteoric rise of the band from a basement Halloween party to national recognition in less than two years. Doug and The Slugs—50,000 Slug Fans Can’t be Wrong is a real page turner written in a conversational style and definitely the author’s own voice. There...
Every Bite Affects the World
an Earth Care Cookbook for Joyful, Mindful Eating by Catherine Verrall
Every Bite Affects the World helps us be mindful of the connections between what we eat and the health of our bodies, as well as the health of the soil, water, climate, communities and farmers both here and far away. The book invites you to be part of the journey. “Combining original recipes, inspirational quotes, and reflections on our relationship with food and the land that produces it, Every Bite Affects the World is at once mouth-watering and thought-provoking.” – Ryan Meili, MD, author...
Traces of Pilgrimage
by Tom McKoy
This book of poems conveys experiences in the life of the poet, with occasional conjuring through the eyes of other beings. The poems range from the intimate to the universal. Wonder, grief and humor intertwine throughout the book, sometimes all in a single piece. The pilgrimage of the title refers to both specific rambles and the long journey through this precious world. The poet hopes the reader finds recognition, surprise and pleasure in these pages. Tom McKoy’s poetry is derived from...