A little story about one girl’s attempt to claim her heritage, and the maneuvering by the Canadian government to discredit that heritage. This book contains a “gift of words” for Toronto, with views on substance abuse presented in the spirit of a fever dream. Feisty. Irreverent. Silly. Political. Experiential.

A moving story of father-son reconciliation told by a charismatic aboriginal starWhen his father was given a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Winnipeg broadcaster and musician Wab Kinew decided to spend a year reconnecting with the accomplished but distant aboriginal man who’d raised him. The Reason You Walk spans that 2012 year, chronicling painful moments in the past and celebrating renewed hopes and dreams for the future. As Kinew revisits his own childhoo...

The Marathon des Sables is billed as the toughest footrace on Earth. It consists of around 150 miles of running across scorching desert plains and peaks, in temperatures soaring above 40 degrees C. As if the distance, the heat and the terrain were not enough, the whole race must be completed carrying all the food and kit required for the seven days of the event. The Marathon des Sables is an incredible event. The single biggest piece of advice that I received during my preparatio...

Reginald Edward Morse is a man in need of an outlet. And he finds it in a very twenty-first century place: the internet. Specifically, RateYourLodging.com, where Americans go to find out the truth about hotels, motels and, horrors, bed and breakfasts. But the real joy of those sites is not so much the advice they offer, but the people who offer it. Reginald Edward Morse is one of those people.At first Morse seems exactly what you'd suspect a reviewer to be, though under th...

This practical booklet shows what omdenken means and how to do it. To flip through, to come up with ideas, to be put on the wrong track and especially to trigger your own creative ability. In short, look, think and - particularly - create.It’s not only a Dutch way of life, but every single person, from all over the world, could use a little bit of Omdenken. Take your problem and transform it into a new chance or opportunity. Guided by this booklet.Berthold Gunster (1959) is...

What is real reconciliation? This collection of essays from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors from across Canada welcomes readers into a timely, healing conversation—one we've longed for but, before now, have had a hard time approaching.These reflective and personal pieces come from journalists, writers, academics, visual artists, filmmakers, city planners, and lawyers, all of whom share their personal light-bulb moments regarding when and how they grappled w...

If you have ever wanted to develop your intuition but have been frustrated with "complicated" systems like tarot, astrology and others, then this is your day!YOU Are Psychic!Each and every one of us is intuitive naturally. In this no-nonsense and no-fluff book, Blair teaches you 3 simple steps to living a happier and more fulfilled life by quickly developing your natural born intuition. An easy read, this book can change your life!In this book you'll discover:

A witty, insightful, and affectionate examination of how and why we spend billions on our pets, and what this tells us about ourselvesIn 2003, Michael Schaffer and his wife drove to a rural shelter and adopted an emaciated, dreadlocked Saint Bernard who they named Murphy. They vowed that they'd never become the kind of people who send dogs named Baxter and Sonoma out to get facials, or shell out for $12,000 hip replacements. But then they started to get weird looks ...

There are many books directed at those who are retired or about to retire, and most of them focus on financial matters, food and nutrition, or the best place to settle down. Most fitness books are written for the serious fitness enthusiast, not your average Canadian annuitant.This is a book with a different goal. Get Up and Go motivates those 50 and over to become more physically fit and mentally active. Why? So they can live longer, stay healthy, feel good, and enjoy life...

Before you settle down with someone, it is vital you know all you can about that person. You don't have to agree on things or share opinions but you do need to know their stance on matters. By delving into one another's thoughts now and discovering how the other person feels, you'll be better prepared for a future together. As an added bonus, the following questions will start a dialogue regarding things you may have never thought to talk about.This book is divided into 13 sections...

Before you hit the speed dating timed tables, consider the questions you want to ask your dates and be prepared for whatever they throw at you. By going through a comprehensive list of questions beforehand, you'll be ready for anything your speed dating partners want to know. Also included is a history of speed dating and tips to help make the event a positive experience for you.

“If Stephen Leacock and Woody Allen had a baby, they would name it Patrick Ledwell.”