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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Age of Reason
Stories by Dorothy Speak
Speaking in the voices of a broad cast of characters, from a retiree who has left her husband five times, to a carpenter in his thirties, to a seven-year-old child making his First Communion, Speak moves smoothly between male and female protagonists. These fourteen stories pulse with the pain and glory of desire, loss and rebirth. They tremble and sing with searing dialogue and outrageous humour. A rich and astonishing trove for the brave reader.
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Waiting for the Music
by Garfield McRae
Waiting for the Music is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows the ups and downs of a boy growing up in the prairies. Over two decades, from the late 1930s to the late 1950s, we follow Benjamin Timothy as he faces various challenges in life and tries to forge his own path from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood. From early life in a small rural town to working in the big city, Benjamin navigates various relationships and the complexities of a dysfunctional family. After losing his father to World War II, he witnesses the decline of his mentally unstable mother, endures abuse from his cousin, finds and loses friends, and eventually pursues his dream of becoming a schoolteacher. This literary work will resonate with anyone who’s grown up on the prairies—or any closeknit community—and struggled through trying times to overcome a childhood fraught with loss and grief. Benjamin’s search for independence springs forth with a universal message of hope and redemption—as he finally hears the music.
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No One Left Behind: Decades of Growth
Collective Stories of Nurse Practitioners Transforming Healthcare in Canada by Kim Harkness
When the nurse practitioner role was first introduced in the 1960s, no one could foresee the revolution in health care delivery it would augur. But decades later, the role is still little understood. In this striking follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book No One Left Behind, nurse practitioners from across Canada reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and evolution of the profession through the past decade. Drawing on their experiences—both in the clinic and beyond—Canadian NPs from coast to coast offer insight into the transformative part the role has had to play in shaping Canada’s health care landscape, in clinical practice, advocacy, mentorship, and innovation. From the unique challenges of delivering health care in the remote Canadian North to the rewards of delivering gender affirming care to trans and gender-diverse youth, to the experience of mentoring fellow NPs in discovering rewarding and lucrative careers outside of traditional pathways, No One Left Behind: Decades of Growth is an original and much-needed entry into literature on the nurse practitioner role, helping us understand and appreciate the tremendous strides they have made over the past decade. “A clear reflection of NP practice in Canada—from our origins, through the responsibility and barriers we navigate today, to the impact we are building ahead. This highly anticipated follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book, No One Left Behind, is a must-read for every nurse practitioner in Canada.” — Aliya Hajee, MN, NP, MSCP, NP Circle
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L'Incertitude Apprivoisée
Origines, fonctionnement et usages de l’intelligence artificielle by Roger Vandomme
L'intelligence artificielle est partout. Dans nos téléphones, nos décisions médicales, nos recrutements, nos recommandations d'achat. Pourtant, rares sont ceux qui comprennent vraiment ce qu'elle est — et ce qu'elle n'est pas. Ce livre n'est ni un manuel technique, ni un essai alarmiste. C'est une invitation à comprendre, enfin, ce qui se cache derrière les algorithmes. Sans formules, sans jargon, mais sans simplisme. Vous y découvrirez: Comment l'IA transforme l'incertitude en probabilités pour nous aider à décider Pourquoi elle ne « pense » pas, mais calcule — et pourquoi cela change tout Ce que les réseaux de neurones, le deep learning et les grands modèles de langage font réellement Comment distinguer les promesses crédibles des fantasmes médiatiques Les questions éthiques que chaque citoyen et chaque dirigeant devrait se poser De Pascal et Fermat à ChatGPT, ce livre retrace quatre siècles d'histoire des probabilités et de l'intelligence artificielle. Il s'adresse à tous ceux — dirigeants, professionnels, étudiants, curieux — qui veulent comprendre avant d'utiliser, et décider en connaissance de cause. L'IA n'est ni magie ni menace. C'est un outil puissant, à condition de savoir ce qu'il fait vraiment.
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Eddie's Adventures at Rainbow Bridge
by Averil Robinson
Eddie the Pug is ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge and enter Furever Land. He’s met at the Rainbow Bus by Tetley, a kind and friendly poodle who shows Eddie around his new home. There’s baseball, and a pet salon, and even a bank! But Furever Land is just a stop on the road. Here, pets wait for their humans to come and take them to Heaven. What a beautiful place Furever Land is!
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The Balm
by Llewellyn Mark Jones
The Balm is a heart-warming comic and romantic story about family and the healing power of community. The novel’s surprises unravel truths, which reveal characters’ health struggles and anguish, uniting them as humans. As the Snowstorm of the Century bears down on the town of Gilead, its residents are preparing to celebrate the life of one of its most prominent citizens. Twyla Fox, business owner, mother, grandmother, and loving partner, decided weeks ago to forgo any further treatment of her cancer. She was determined to take her destiny in her own hands and create a future for her loved ones without fear of the consequences or retribution. The snowstorm augments building tensions, but comedy offers relief. Titus Dismas, one of two narrators, has served time and now finds himself in the close-knit town of Gilead. Titus is keen to continue his rehabilitation from his past by being of service to those kind-hearted people who have given him a second chance at life. Volunteering in the community and at Jester’s Court, a local restaurant and social hub of Gilead, he assumes the role of observer as he sees all that is going on in the lives of the townsfolk. Illness, grief, betrayal, acceptance, and love are all on full display for his sharp eye, yet he cannot see love coming his way.
