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Figuring Out Life
A Memoir of my Early Years
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After the tragic death of his father, Smook, his older brother, Roger, and their mother must find their way forward against the backdrop of the Great Depression and WWII. Smook relates his school years, laced with memorable classmates and...
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Camille the Hero
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Camille is bored and wants to do something, so her mom suggests she try being a hero. Heroes are always having adventures! Camille agrees this is a great idea, and she sets off to explore her street. But it turns out being a hero is hard when no...
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What's Your Kryptonite?
How Leaders Turn Pressure and Self-Doubt into Growth
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You already know what’s holding you back. It’s not a lack of skill. It’s not a lack of opportunity. It’s that moment, when doubt creeps in, your confidence wavers, and you hesitate when it matters most. In What’s Your Kryptonite?, Dan Ruimy draws...
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They Told Us To Dream
The Dreamer's Digest
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What does it take to live the life of our dreams? How can we overcome debilitating self-doubt? And when we’ve finally manifested our dreams, what next? Author and blogger Blessing Ofure Musa knows how difficult it can be to achieve your goals,...
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Annie
Three Times a Widow
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Port Blandford, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a small fishing village sheltered from the dramatic Atlantic Ocean. It was into this small community that Annie Ryan was born in 1920. Life at this time was difficult, as the fishing industry was no...
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Failing Health
The Rise and Fall of Canada's Health Care System
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Do you believe Canada’s health care system is working as well as it should be? Despite having a publicly funded health care system, Canadians have suffered for years from a shortage of family doctors, excessively long wait times for specialists...
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The Odyssey of Voc-Ed
An Exploration into the Art Of Vocational-Education
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This book seeks to shift the focus of vocational education and rehabilitation from marginalized topics to essential steps for job readiness, education, and training as key components for employment and a fulfilling life. It offers a unique,...
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Resilient
Unlearning the Pain, Rebuilding a Life
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How do you move forward when some of your earliest memories are coloured by abuse? How do you survive trauma that is, for many, unimaginable? Is it your responsibility to forgive those who hurt you, even if they won’t admit they did wrong?...
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The Attention Steward
ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Modern Life
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The Attention Steward reframes how we think about attention, focus, and productivity in our distraction-filled world. This neuroscience-informed guide helps readers work with their brain’s unique processing style and leverage natural strengths....
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Searching for Meaning through Reflections on Life
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As we get older, it seems like there is no shortage of challenges we must face. Increasing stress at work, caring for aging parents, or supporting loved ones—the list can feel endless. At times we are so focused on others, we sometimes neglect...