Bestsellers at FriesenPress
13 Ways to Kill Your Community 2nd Edition
by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer
13 Ways to Kill Your Community is lively, full of personality, conversational, breezy, succinct, and fun. One can imagine readers seeking out information on boosting their local community sighing dutifully as they seek out material and then being relieved and delighted when what they find turns out to be as entertaining as it is informative. The information provided is sometimes startling and often positively revelatory. The anecdotes and examples are delivered with wit and a little bit of a...
The Book on Ending Homelessness
by Iain De Jong
The Book on Ending Homelessness provides insights for those in the industry, elected officials, policy makers, funders, public servants and the general public on the best ways to move from managing homelessness to ending homelessness. While ending homelessness may seem to be a whacky or even preposterous idea, Iain De Jong takes more than two decades of experience as an award winning industry leader to lay out how and why homelessness can be ended in very practical ways. This book will...
In the Silence I Found Myself
by Stephanie Mikki Adams
When I finally sat still long enough to listen, I realized that silence isn’t emptiness; it’s truth. It’s where the spirit breathes, where wounds begin to close, and where the pieces of who we are start to find their way back home. Born in the quiet spaces between grief and healing, chaos and clarity, In the Silence, I Found Myself is a powerfully evocative collection of poetry that gives strong and resonant voice to the lived experiences of Canada’s Inuit and other Indigenous peoples. For...
A World of Beautiful Chaos
by Emily Stone and Diana Bloom
After falling through the waterfall portal at the north end of the Marra River, Calista and Phoenix find themselves transported to ancient LaMarra, a unified kingdom before the schism that made them enemies. With their burgeoning romance and questions about the nature of their relationship looming large, the pair must navigate a foreign world to uncover the truth of their countries’—and companions’—histories. With magic flowing freely, Calista and Phoenix find themselves blooming with new...
Sweet Louise Please
The No No Nos by Erica N Prior
Louise is sweet as can be, but she’s also learning all about the word “no.” Whatever her momma asks her to do, Louise is sure she doesn’t want to. Whether she’s supposed to be eating her vegetables, brushing her hair, or getting into the bath, sweet Louise knows what her answer is going to be: “No!” Every toddler goes through a “no” phase, but luckily for Louise, her momma is ready with answers. With gentle, thoughtful explanations, she helps guide Louise away from what seems like defiance...
Max Magee
by Railin Morgan
“Play for me, young Max Magee, Just one before you go . . .” In this touching, melodic book, a mother reminisces on her son’s life as a pianist. As a child, he practices before running out to play, and as he ages, he inherits his father’s grand piano. As a young man, his devotion to music grows, and he eventually becomes a concert pianist. Although adored by his audience, Max Magee knows his most cherished fan remains his mother, and through his music he is able to express his love for her....
Losing George
Stories of Grief and Coming Together by Anne Majic
When Anne Majic’s husband dies suddenly, her world changes in an instant. Overwhelmed by grief, she wonders how she’ll navigate life alone. Yet in the midst of the darkness, Anne is visited by “earthly angels” who bring many gifts—acts of kindness, practical help, and emotional support. Losing George: Stories of Grief and Coming Together, tells the tales of the friends, family, and even acquaintances who stepped in to carry her through her painful loss. From cleaning her home and organizing...
Disarming Trauma
by Caroline Kimoto
Are you feeling stuck? Are you experiencing symptoms of physical or mental dis-ease that have no clear cause? Do you feel disconnected from your inner compass and from life? These symptoms can be expressions of unresolved traumas hidden in your body, attached to stories of fear, blame and victimhood. As Caroline Kimoto explains in this book, trauma is a universal experience and can open a door to self-exploration and spiritual growth. Walk through the door to release energetic cords that...
Whitewater Performance
Fundamentals of Training Theory in Canoe Slalom by Jan Busta
The book "Za úspěchem ve vlnách" was first published in the Czech Republic in 2020. Since then, it has provided Czech coaches, athletes, parents, and enthusiasts with a comprehensive introduction to the theory of rationally designed training in canoe slalom. The book attracted the attention of many international coaches and athletes for whom the Czech language was entirely inaccessible. The demand for a publication offering a comprehensive approach to training—one that could also serve as an...
The Joy of Doing
My Life and Times and the Story of the Centre for Agricultural Medicine by James Arnold Dosman
“Father of agricultural medicine” James A. Dosman developed the discipline from the ground up. Little could young Dosman, growing up on a family farm in rural Saskatchewan, imagine that he would one day receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit (2005), Order of Canada (2011) and be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (2019). Yet he would make stunning breakthroughs in recognizing the unique medical risks posed to agricultural workers, ultimately leading him to establish what is now...