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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Bestowing H
by B.R. Widney
A captivating magical tale set at Diamond Willow Ranch in the pine-forested foothills of the Rocky Mountains takes readers on a journey that transcends time. Elements of present and past combine with good and evil, witchcraft, and ancient demons in this gripping coming of age story. During a late autumn holiday at Diamond Willow Ranch, Hollis and her brothers find themselves steeped in mystery. It is at the ranch, her grandmother’s ancestral home, that Hollis discovers her extraordinary inherited gift, ‘Aisling’. Immensely powerful, Aisling grows stronger with each intergenerational transfer, creating a magnetic yet dangerous bridge between this world and the next. Hollis's thirteenth year marks a significant transition for her, as she befriends Sam, an older boy from another era. Sam, her ‘Cepan’, reveals himself to be an important protector of Aisling and is eventually revealed to be the time-honoured bestower of H. With All Hallows Eve fast approaching and the veil thinning between the spiritual and the real world, Hollis and her brothers discover that Diamond Willow is alive with witchery and black magic. Through ‘Gramma Nae’s’ storytelling, they are transported into the past to understand the ranch’s rich history - tales of settlers, black magic, and a chilling legacy that connects present to past. As Hollis pieces together the truth, she is drawn deeper into the past and the heart of something far more dangerous than she ever imagined...
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Arcadia
by A.E.M. Mueller
Highschooler Avery Warren is torn from his home and into the world of Aanda by the terrifying, dragon-like Wurms. Before they can reclaim the power in his blood, stolen from them by his ancestor, he’s freed—allegedly, anyway. His rescuers are human, and still celebrate what his ancestor did to free them from the Wurm empire twelve hundred years ago; in fact, he’ll be doing that again, please and thank you. Though the people around him are kinder than the Wurms (mostly), it’s clear to Avery that in return for saving his life they expect him to master the power in his blood and use it to exterminate the last of the Wurms’ dying empire. If he can actually master that power. If the Wurms don’t find him. If the warring factions among the humans don’t tear him to pieces first. Avery’s not the only one stuck in a web of everyone else’s plans for him. Back in the last surviving city of Wurms, a talented alchemist named Rilus is named heir to the throne—a move nobody was expecting, not even Rilus. He’ll have to prove his worth, to both himself and the disenfranchised nobility of the old Empire, if he wants to survive his promotion. If he wants his baby sister to ever get to see the outside world. If he wants to get back what was stolen and save his kind from extinction. The fate of two civilizations, it seems, rests in the hands of a teenage boy—if he can keep those hands attached to his body long enough to use them.
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Veils of the Heart
A Sufi Woman's Spiritual Journey by Munirah Maclean
Eastern and Western philosophy and experience clash as Munirah Maclean seeks to sustain her faith and values and find a place within the movement around the Sheikh. This far-reaching memoir follows Munirah as she converts to Islam, marries, and is initiated into an ancient Sufi lineage, the Naqshbandi. Her relationship with Sheikh Nazim is transformative, taking place before he becomes a worldwide spiritual leader. Following Sheikh Nazim she tries to live the role of a “traditional Ottoman woman.” However, as his recognition grows, she finds she can’t align with the model of his North American representative, wherein spirituality has become another aspect of consumerism, which does not reflect the Sufi path. The conflict between a woman’s “traditional role” and the demands of late capitalism and individualism has brought about huge societal changes, which many people are struggling to negotiate. How will she raise her family in North America and still stay on the mystical journey? On her spiritual quest, Munirah learns that one the most important parts of the spiritual path is to follow your heart and your own inner connection with ultimate truth. She shares her personal story here, acknowledging its subjectivity while authenticating the spiritual realities she experienced. Veils of the Heart is a heartfelt portrayal of the place of women in traditional Sufism and an affirmation of them.
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Winter Wonderland?
Poetic Form in Service of the Modern Experience by Kevin Girard
A fairy tale that does unfold a red carpet, on which we are actors trying to live other people’s lives. It is meaning that we are losing as we try to just survive. Madness of the medicated, it’s all a violation of the question, “What is it to be human?” There is no order except what’s on the menu of the corporate fast-food line. In stark relief to the snowmen and cozy fires of its eponymous song, Winter Wonderland? is an unflinching look at the implications of modern Western philosophy and mores on our ability—or inability—to live an integrated and meaningful life. This poetic journey also takes in the author’s encounters with psychiatry and the systems that drive therapy, and ranges from the depths of despair to freedom from the confines of the mind, and even a consideration of romantic love.
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Artistic Expression Through Landscape
by Shelly deWaal
We are all artists, whether we use paint, ink, sound, or soil. Art on canvas shares more in common with art in landscaping than many of us realize. Complementary colours, experimenting with different textures and shapes, and layering foreground and background, to name only a few. With an open mind and a playful spirit, we can practise art in our yards and have fun while we do it. Artistic Expression Through Landscape simplifies the often complex world of gardening. With this step-by-step guide, anyone can create their ideal landscape, right outside their door. While based on the prairie landscape, this guide covers principles and techniques that can be used across Canada. From landscape design and creative landscaping to garden techniques, author Shelly deWaal covers what we need to know to transform our outdoor spaces—and how to maintain them once we do. Each chapter offers small steps on how to start. Learn what can endure the prairie elements, how to tackle a landscaping project, and when it might be best to call an expert. Simple yet detailed, Artistic Expression Through Landscape is a must-have for any homeowner. Shelly brings nature back into our urban, suburban, and rural landscapes, restoring balance to our ecosystems and ourselves. You can learn more about The Prairie Planter at www.prairieplanter.com.
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The Lies That Bind
Mothers and Daughters by K. J. Ritchie
How far would a mother go to regain control? Vivien is a master manipulator. She inherited the behavior from her own mother, Joyce, who endured a problematic childhood creating emotional issues that grew stronger and more challenging as she aged. Vivien had always been desperate to escape her mother’s controlling ways and explosive temper. She pictured herself better, living a life created in her fruitful imagination. She never anticipated that she would end up mirroring those same extreme traits with her own daughter, Rosemary. Now, coarsely shaped by generations of parental control and emotional abuse, young Rosemary must find her way to break that cycle and make peace with both the life she’s been forced to lead and the questionable choices and behaviour of the women who came before her. A hidden truth helps her find peace and some sort of understanding, as she unravels the lies that bind.
