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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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A Journey in Surgery
The Memoir of a Canadian Surgeon by Dennis Pitt
The pathway to a career isn’t always straightforward. Not everyone dreams of becoming a doctor, let alone a surgeon, since childhood. Author Dennis Pitt certainly didn’t. Like his grandfather and parents, Dennis had his sights set on a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But after a few pivotal events, he applied to medical school. And once there, the path wasn’t any clearer: What area to specialize in? What internships and specialist residencies to apply for? How do you balance a personal life with a demanding education and career? Inspired by his mother’s own memoir to document family history, Dennis wrote A Journey in Surgery: The Memoir of a Canadian Surgeon. From the influences of his childhood and adolescence to the ups and downs of medical school, Dennis navigated sometimes rocky terrain to become an “average” (his words) general surgeon. This memoir combines personal anecdotes and family history with elements of medical memoirs to offer a glimpse into the life of a surgeon—and life beyond surgery. Direct and self-aware, this memoir offers valuable commentary on the history of medicine as well as its future. More than anything, A Journey in Surgery is about finding your path in life and maintaining the right balance once you’re on it. Because once you can appreciate all the wonderful people and experiences life has to offer, it’ll make all the challenges worth it.
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When God Weaves His Story into Ours
25 Inspiring Testimonies by Members of The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple
From ancient cave paintings to biblical stories, sharing our experiences has always been central to human connection. Scripture shows God moving in the lives of ordinary folks, and Jesus urged His followers to tell the good news about Him, giving their listeners hope and inspiration (Mark 5:19, Luke 8:38–39). This collection of inspirational life stories by twenty-five members of The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple, in Ontario, Canada, focuses on a particular way in which God has worked in each author’s life, and illustrates the remarkable things that can happen When God Weaves His Story into Ours. These authentic, personal faith journeys—ranging from finding joy in nature to coping with health concerns—reveal God’s love, grace, peace, protection, comfort, and guidance through life's highs and lows. Comprised of heartfelt, transformative testimonies from multiple generations, this collection is fresh and engaging. Written in a conversational style, it’s as if the authors are sharing their God moments with us in their living room over a cup of Earl Grey and a biscuit. These true stories have been shared to inspire others to recognize the difference that God can make in our lives if we allow Him.
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The Law of Parsimony
by Michael Porteous
From rookie beat cop patrolling Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to rising through the ranks as a homicide detective, Mike St. James has gone from rubbing elbows with the desperately addicted to chasing professional killers, and taking on the city’s most dangerous organized crime figures—always without compromise. Mike has a knack for solving cases—thanks to his calm logic, deep street smarts, and unorthodox thinking. But when a loved one is targeted by a notorious gangster, it’s no longer just another case. As the death toll escalates, Mike rushes to eliminate the threat. But time and again, insufficient evidence, power plays, legal loopholes, and courtroom decisions tip in the gangster’s favour. Even more frustrating, some of the murders land in bordering jurisdictions—one handled by agencies resistant to cooperation, forcing Mike to tackle the case with limited support. With public safety—and the life of someone he still cares for—on the line, Mike must decide: Will his sharp instincts and sense of justice be enough, or will he be forced to cross a line he swore he never would? Immersive, gritty, and razor-sharp, The Law of Parsimony takes readers deep inside the life of a cop walking the moral tightrope in Vancouver’s bleak and unforgiving Downtown Eastside.
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The Social Blueprint
by Ian Bingham and Abigail Bingham
If a person is being dragged to the bottom of the sea, manacled to an anchor, is it better that they should scream away their air in wasteful bubbles, or to find in their pocket the key to the lock that shackles them? With the many flaws and failings of our modern society becoming more blatant every day — and more tragic with every news cycle — the original theory for social change introduced in this book is as timely as it is needed. Although the future of humanity seems bleak, The Social Blueprint defends an ember of hope to improve society for the next generation, which doubles as a "self-help" guide to individual fulfillment and enlightenment. Abi and Ian stray from the beaten path by answering the question of how human nature became "damaged", and identifying the purpose of a human life, using original theory distilled from airtight logic, scientific inquiry, and even useful religious tenets. Illustrated beautifully with short and insightful parables that help lead the reader along, The Social Blueprint shines light on the roadmap to improve our collective future, in 50 storied steps.
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Living Outside the Box
Time and Time Again by R. E. Siliente
This is not a tale of romance, but a meditation on love in its most selfless form: unrequited, redemptive, and eternal. When Emma, an adopted infant who grew up desiring a partner, finds herself entangled in relationships with two men incapable of returning her love, she begins to question the hidden forces shaping her destiny. Her journey of heartbreak and compassion awakens memories that defy time and logic as she experiences “visions” of past lives in England, Peru, United States of America, Italy, Ireland, and Russia. Across centuries and incarnations, the same souls reappear, bound by a shared karmic debt and the lingering echoes of love that could never be fulfilled. Through Emma’s fragile yet unyielding spirit, Living Outside the Box – Time and Time Again weaves together the temporal and the metaphysical, exploring the intersections of destiny, neurodivergence, and the boundless resilience of the human heart. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, R. E. Siliente invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of existence and the haunting question: Is true love ever meant to be returned?
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Me, My Thoughts and I
A Collection of Thought Drops Designed to Increase Confidence and Reduce Imposter Syndrome by Debora Gemmell
Are you a successful, talented professional who secretly struggles with your inner critic and not feeling good enough? Are you a high performer who is drained from the ongoing effort to be productive while wearing a mask to hide insecurities? These 140 thought drops, written by leadership life and business coach Debora Gemmell and others in the Thrive community, are designed to help capable individuals increase self-confidence and reduce imposter syndrome. By shifting your mindset and consciously selecting your thoughts, the influences such as fear, worry and doubt that have dictated your life will fade, and you will start to embrace the truth that you are worthy, capable, and equipped with the talents needed to create and achieve the life, relationships, career and impact you desire. This collection of tips, tools and insights (like the one below) will change your thinking . . . and your life! Growth Most people think the purpose of work is to earn money. The more money you make, the happier you will be. Some people who make a solid living are happy, but it’s not because they make a good income. Work exists for us to contribute, be of service, evolve, and create. Work is a place for us to discover and apply our many talents that would otherwise go unseen, in any other situation. Consider This: If you were to embrace this attitude, how might it change your perspective and increase your level of enjoyment at work? Are you willing to try it out for a couple of weeks and see what happens? I AM finding more enjoyment in my work and seeing it as a place to stretch myself to uncover new hidden talents.
