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myoActivation Explained
For people experiencing chronic pain and myofascial dysfunction. by Dr Liesl Roome, Dr Gillian Lauder and Barb Eddy
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5, disrupting everything from work to relationships and often pulling people into cycles of isolation and limited mobility. Treatment options are often hard to access and may involve heavy medications with mixed results. As medical understanding of the myofascial system grows—a complex network of muscles, connective tissues, and sensory pathways in your body—new ways to treat chronic pain come to light. myoActivation is one such innovative treatment that targets...
Tiny Life
by Ralph Lake
Did you know there are millions and billions and trillions of tiny creatures living on you and in you—right now? Rafe is about to find out. A sensitive boy, Rafe struggles to find his place in his family. His loud and fiery dad, his genius little brother, and his sweet-tempered mom all seem to expect a lot from him. But who does Rafe want to be? Enter the Spinthariscope, a fascinating toy and by far the most compelling part of the chemistry set Rafe receives for Christmas. Rafe quickly...
Watch Out for the Flying Dust
by Belén Comas
Do you believe that insects and bugs fly because they have wings? Yes, they need their wings, but they also need special flying dust. Watch Out for the Flying Dust is the story of how that dust is made and what happens if it lands on creatures that don’t have wings. Once upon a time, two wasps are playing in a raspberry bush when they land in a bear’s mouth. When the bear spits them out, their wings are covered in slime and they can no longer fly. Just then, they hear the gentle buzzing of a...
Ripples from the Rupununi
Dr. Aidun's Healing Journey by Brian H. Cameron
Somewhere over the rainforest in Guyana there’s a land called the Rupununi, a creek-crossed savannah inhabited for millenia by Indigenous people of great capacity. This is where Dr. Jamshid Aidun, a Persian Canadian surgeon and a humble man of faith, went to lead the Bahá’í Community Health Partnership, and to heal his own broken heart. Moving to Guyana from his surgical practice in Manitoba, Aidun was the only doctor for 17,000 people scattered across a region the size of Nova Scotia. For...
Not A Runner
A true story of tragedy, determination and paying it forward by Reginald J Willick
One moment can change the course of a life forever. For Reg Willick, that moment came with a devastating phone call—an event that would alter his path, ignite a relentless drive, and lead him toward a mission bigger than himself. In this raw and powerful memoir, Reg shares his journey through unimaginable loss, the surprising salvation he found in running, and the profound impact of paying it forward. From the heartbreak of a tragic accident that shook him to his core to the triumph of...
The Awfalot
by Noreen Sveen and Paul Sveen
Little Nernie Wiggins, has just discovered a new mysterious best friend and she can't believe her good luck! But her hilarious new buddy is about to cook up some mischief in the Wiggins' household. The Awfalot is a heartwarming children's story about the healing power of laughter! Written by the hysterically funny humorist, Paul Sveen and his equally hilarious wife, Noreen. The humorous and vibrant illustrations of Emily St. Marie, jump off the page to delight the reader.
Home
Reflections on Marginality and Belonging by Efa E. Etoroma
Where are you from? Where is your home? Do you miss home? These are questions that Efa E. Etoroma—born in Nigeria—has frequently been asked since moving to Canada in 1978. In this autoethnography, the Concordia University of Edmonton professor examines his views on what home really is and his struggles to feel a true sense of belonging anywhere he has lived. Explained with candor and occasional vulnerability, Home: Reflections on Marginality and Belonging is told from the perspective of a...
Mingo N Bumble
by Kelly Berry-Petrie
Flamingo notices a mysterious creature in the meadow near her pond and worries when she discovers it is a bumblebee. Bumblebees can sting! But when Flamingo finally talks to the bumblebee, she is concerned Flamingo will eat her. Flamingo and Bumble decide to take a risk, and they become good friends. Together, they fly across the lands meeting new creatures. Mingo ’n’ Bumble is a gentle reminder of the joy in curiosity and the power of friendship.
Who is your Daddy, And what does he do?
by Kelly Williams
Who is your daddy and what does he do? What is he doing when he’s not with you? Who Is Your Daddy and What Does He Do? is a delightful rhyming story that imagines all the different careers that a dad might have. He could be a pilot, or an electrician, or a stay-at-home dad. He could be silly, or messy, or make the very best snacks. Whatever the reader’s dad does for a living, one thing is clear: he sure loves you! The story gets children thinking about their dads, as well as what they might...
I am Saxon
A History of the Transylvanian Saxons by Karl Gagesch
I Am Saxon chronicles the history of the little-known Transylvanian Saxons. From their humble beginnings in the 12th century as immigrants to a remote and sparsely populated area in the southern basin of the Carpathian Mountains, the Saxons became renowned for their fine trade guilds and seven beautiful, fortified towns. During the many invasions of central Europe during the medieval era, the Transylvanian Saxons were called the wall and shield of Christendom. But after eight hundred years,...