Below are some of our most recently released books.
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” St. Augustine, The Confessions Deeply personal reflections on twenty-six attributes of God anchor I Am That I Am: The Ultimate Reality Self-Revealed to the important questions that most of us have at some time in our lives: • Is there some reality beyond the physical world? • Who or what is God? • Who am I and what is the purpose of my life? With the belief that the Bible is a self-revelation of God’s will, power, and mind, Henry Martens probes God’s character, commenting on each featured attribute, explaining their significance, and offering a sense of God’s awesome presence and the potential for relationship that his people have with him. As Martens sees it, these revelations deserve an individual and personal response, and his reply, in a short series of five letters, is provided in the second part of the book. Part three contains a short letter, an expression of gratitude to God, a tribute to God’s goodness, and a reminder to both author and reader that we can trust God’s promises to calm our restless spirits. Written out of his passion to care for all creation, including people, Martens has produced a thought-provoking book, encouraging readers to take a closer look at God and to ask themselves how they might relate to and with him. Martens shares his personal experience and belief in God’s existence, power, and love. I Am That I Am offers hope, rooted in the author’s relationship with God, for all those who search for meaning in their lives.
“There is no higher teaching than silence.” This is just one of the profound insights found within the pages of this book. Isness: When Only the Silence Remains is an extraordinary collection of reflections, or “pointings,” intended for advanced seekers who feel drawn to nondual teachings and possess a fervent desire to explore the true nature of reality unfiltered by their mind. To finally see through the illusion of separation and discover what they truly are beyond name and form…to recognize their most fundamental nature as Pure Consciousness. In her late twenties, Patricia had a spontaneous, unsought glimpse into what she refers to as the ISNESS – or the essence of Pure Beingness. This experience further awakened her interest in Eastern Mysticism and led her to the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, whose words immediately “pierced” her heart and to whom she remains deeply grateful. The wisdom that Patricia shares throughout this book is a reminder that we are all an integral part of the One Indivisible Whole. The unfathomable Mystery.
Chaplin had spent what felt like forever waiting in a Florida shelter. Each time a new person came in to adopt a pet, he wagged his tail and “smiled” as only a dog can, but no one seemed to notice. Was it because he was too old? Everything changed when Taylor came along. She wasn't just any volunteer; she was Chaplin's new best friend! Together, they explored beaches, went on car rides, and even had cozy sleepovers. Then one day, Taylor did something amazing: she decided to adopt Chaplin and bring him to her home—all the way up north on Canada’s East Coast! Chaplin’s long stay at the shelter was finally over, but what would his new life be like? This heartwarming tale reminds us that it’s never too late for “happily ever after.” Join Chaplin on his incredible journey, from overlooked to overjoyed!
Personification explores what we hold on to when everything begins to slip away. Where will your mind wander when you know the end is near? After losing its place in orbit, Earth is drifting toward a nameless planet. The collision is to occur this Tuesday at 9:37 a.m. There are three days left before the unescapable end of all life. Days that reveal the small, idiosyncratic details of existence as humanity grapples with its own harrowed mortality. Angie honors Earth’s final moments through the lens of a camera. Walter, frozen through existential crisis, racks his mind at home. To shield their sons from fear, Julie and Steve take them on a sailing trip. Doug races through the desert to reunite with his lover, while Jack, a murderer recently freed from prison, just needs to say he’s sorry. Meanwhile, Max, an opulent business tycoon, questions whether his life’s achievements ever truly mattered. And Savior, a blind homeless man, confuses his passing conversations to be a linear conversation with God, and without knowing how to do it, tries to appease his final task. As these stories unfold, scientists Paul and Sarah are the last hope, the only ones still trying to save the day—unlocking something entirely unexpected. This story does not end well.
Mail correspondence is a dying art, but there are still some who practise this special, genuine, and kind gesture—one of whom is Helen Calverley. Over the years, after reading a good book or watching a moving performance, Helen wrote to the author or entertainer to express her admiration and appreciation for their work. The Book of Letters is a collection of those personal letters—all enthusiastic, thoughtful, and charming. Through her letters, Helen has curated a list of prominent Canadian literature. Along with providing book reviews, the letters offer endearing insights into some well-known Canadian authors, such as Carol Shields and Sandra Birdsell. Some other authors and entertainers featured in the book include Martha Brooks, Jake MacDonald, Francois Picard, Wanda Ryder, Margaret Atwood, Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, as well as Anita Shreve, Hillary Clinton, and Martha Stewart. Often, the authors replied with thanks and delight. Helen now shares her personal collection of letters with the public, hoping that readers will enjoy them.
Lucy is not an ordinary bear. She is a sun bear with a talent unusually rare. Her head sparkles when ideas appear. One day, Lucy has a brilliant idea to invent a flying machine named Marvel. Together, they embark on a fantastic adventure flying over the rainforest. Their first stop is Crazy Ear Town, where hungry Crazy Ear Giants live and not a single tree is found. When the land turns green once again, Lucy meets a crew of animals, including an orangutan, a pygmy elephant, a gigantic prawn and a colugo. With her new animal friends by her side, Lucy sets out on her biggest adventure yet, searching for a family of pangolins kidnapped by red-hatted crooks. Join Lucy on her fantastic flying adventure as she introduces children to endangered forests and animals through whimsical rhymes, while also touching their hearts with this important lesson: We always protect our friends and homes, and we must do the same for animals.