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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Giving For Lasting Change
The Barrett Family Foundation's Approach to Canadian Philanthropy by Alister Mathieson and Emilio Elia
“This remarkable piece of work speaks to a shining star of contemporary Canadian philanthropy. The Barretts place trust and collaboration at the forefront of their approach to grant making, and they seek to structure flexible, long-term partnerships with their grantees. By doing so, the Barrett Family Foundation is leveraging its philanthropy to influence lasting change to seemingly intractable challenges in Canada and around the world.” —Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada “At World Vision, we are inspired by the Barrett Family Foundation’s thoughtful philanthropy. Their approach is broad, tackling big challenges; deep, by strategically addressing root causes; and generous, launching innovations that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and children. We so appreciate that Bob Barrett and the Foundation team see themselves as real partners, open to mutual learning, challenge, and sharing. We are grateful to celebrate the impact of this strategic approach to transformational giving!” —Michael Messenger, President and CEO, World Vision Canada (2015-2025) “Systems change in philanthropy is patient. Slow. Painfully slow. Built at the pace of meetings, listening, learning from people with lived experience. Built on the pace of trust. Investing in every relationship and partnership like it was the only one. Investing in the simple, unsexy stuff that may never make a headline but drives change where it matters. With people. No one does slow steady stubborn system change behind the headlines on the right stuff - and at scale - like the Barrett Family Foundation.” —Daniele Zanotti, Former CEO, United Way (Greater Toronto)
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Explant
The Essential Guidebook to Surgery, Recovery & Breast Implant Illness by Lindsey Anne Mayr
What do you do when a cosmetic surgery you chose for yourself is making you sick? Every year, more and more women find themselves making the brave decision to remove their breast implants due to ongoing illness—what’s now recognized as breast implant illness (BII). In Explant: A Guidebook to Surgery & Recovery, BII survivor and advocate Lindsey Anne Mayr offers a compassionate, step-by-step roadmap through the emotional decision to explant and the healing journey that follows—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Covering every step from preparation to recovery, this guidebook offers clarity, support, and confidence for every stage of the journey. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A Global Guide to Trusted Explant Surgeons • A list of essentials to purchase and pack in preparation for your surgery • A five-week nutrition guide for healing your body post-op and beyond • Healthy, whole-foods-based recipes for supporting your recovery • Guidance on finding the social, mental, and spiritual support you need to heal • Practical advice for recovering physically, from how to do “T-rex arms” to the best kinds of pillows and bras to purchase • A manual for detoxing your body as you recover • Tools for regaining your confidence and finding peace and acceptance in your new body • And much, much more! Compassionate, empowering, and incredibly thorough, Explant is more than just a guide—it’s a call to reclaim your health, rediscover your authentic self, and embrace the healing you deserve.
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When the Snow Falls
by Maureen F Reynolds
"When the Snow Falls" is the third book of the "Celebration Series". It is a multicultural story appropriate for all children. With the added songs, it could be adapted for a school class performance during the winter months.
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The Grods' Verrry Long Road Trip
by Gord Yakimow
Many families have had at least one verrry long road trip as part of their family history. The Grods, in their desire to escape the cold winter weather at their cabin in the Far-off Territory of the North, take a long road trip to the exciting UltraSuper KiddyKarnival. Come and join them on their journey, where they meet a host of interesting and quirky characters. Any connection between characters in this story and the author’s own family is totally intentional. A book for all generations: This story will appeal to Baby Boomers with grandchildren, and to Millennials with children, in that the grandparents and parents will be reading the book to (or with) their little ones. And the little ones will certainly want to join in! The sessions are meant to be interactive: the grandparents and parents reading and explaining, the youngsters inquiring. And everyone enjoying!
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Finding Your Way . . . In the Fog of Life
by William M. Scovell
You think that you’ve made some questionable life decisions? You’re in good company. In Finding Your Way . . . in the Fog of Life, William M. Scovell presents a lively collection of short, fictional tales that shine a light on the humor, mystery, and irony of everyday experiences. From porches and college dorm rooms to garages or a raging Caribbean Sea, the stories capture the rhythms of small-town Americana through the eyes of a witty satirical narrator who can’t help but find comedy in life’s complications. Meet Tucker, still wandering Manhattan in search of Luigi’s Pizza. Cross paths with Chester and his too-good-to-be-true pony, Fancy Feet. Find out if Bucky’s “hunting accident” really occurred at all – and if the rumors are true that his wife, Lilly, pocketed the insurance money and is now sipping cocktails on a tropical island with husband number three. Hold tight as Colt and Travis set sail on their Tahiti escapade. Each character is flawed, familiar, and unforgettable, caught in the adventures or misadventures that are equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. By turns that are nostalgic, reflective and mischievously sharp, this collection offers “airportsize” reads perfect for slipping into a busy day. Each story is a reminder that humor is what keeps us steady in the fog of life, delivering warmth, wit and a wink at the truth.
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The Berrylove Chronicles
by Ryan M. Langlois
I don’t think a person can live in any given locality for a prolonged period of time without noticing its peculiarities… So begins The Berrylove Chronicles, a collection of ten interconnected stories set in the fictional town of Berrylove, Ontario, a familiar yet extraordinary place filled with some very unusual characters. Meet Sebastian, the high school principal who leads a rather flamboyant gang of bikers; Lonnie Cox, the bumbling teenaged superhero; Roland Parks, the ersatz mystic; and Nick Hoyt, who is possibly the unluckiest boy alive—all of whom struggle through hilarity and misadventure, and sometimes tragedy, in the pursuit of masculinity, heroism, and belonging. Seemingly separate, as each story progresses, these disconnected lives start to intertwine, completing and rewriting each other with small mysteries and misdirections, until a grander master narrative begins to emerge. Compulsively readable and delightfully entertaining, The Berrylove Chronicles is both an homage to the quirkiness of small-town life and a celebration of universal human experiences, one which asks the reader to consider the extraordinary in the ordinary, and to find the magic in everyday life.
