Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Courage and the loss of innocence in the dawn of a new ageFor Wayne Campbell, growing up in the 1950s, Deep River is an earthly paradise. The Town Beside the Ottawa is an instant community, built in less than a year to house the scientists, engineers and others who work at Canada’s first nuclear research facility at nearby Chalk River.Wayne and his friends from the far reaches of Canada and the world discover an exciting life that combines disciplined scholarship a...

In this sequel to the acclaimed novel The Genealogist, Alice Tolson adapts to life in Canada following years spent in a Liverpool orphanage. When her father's death in England leads to a long hoped-for return to the city of her birth, Alice's life changes significantly. There, she reunites with her childhood best friend and an aunt; Alice learns of a long-buried family secret and comes to question her goal of resuming life in England. Returning to Montreal, Alice realizes reliving her past...

On the Home Front takes us to the year 1941; Canada is at war and in Montreal, Canada's metropolis, tensions are high as the conflict in Europe grinds on with no signs of impending victory. The impact of the war has been personal for Alice Assolari, whose only son Charlie is serving overseas with Canada's air force. Close to home, a respected neighbour, Joe Pino, is caught up in a government dragnet targeting residents of Italian origin. Alice, convinced a mistake has been made and Joe has...

Victorian businessman and volunteer army officer Henry Winterbourne is desperate to avoid bankruptcy. An amateur genealogist who traces his lineage to mediaeval times, Henry is proud of his ancestry, but there are secrets in his past which he dare not divulge. As Henry attempts to negotiate a deal to stave off financial ruin, he is drawn into a conspiracy masterminded by ex-army officer Colonel Algernon Walmsley. Walmsley's manipulations threaten to expose Henry's family secrets, including...

What would it be like to live without fear? Join renowned philosopher Dallas Willard as he shares the biblically-backed secret to living with true contentment, peace, and security.In Life Without Lack, Dallas Willard revolutionizes our understanding of Psalm 23 by taking this comfortably familiar passage and revealing its extraordinary promises: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I wil...

Now a major motion picture starring Robert Carlyle and Kiefer Sutherland"Waking from a dream, I suddenly realized where I was: in the Death House--in a prison camp by the River Kwai. I was a prisoner of war, lying among the dead, waiting for the bodies to be carried away so that I might have more room."When Ernest Gordon was twenty-four he was captured by the Japanese and forced, with other British prisoners, to build the notorious "Railroad of Death," wher...

One man’s backward glance at unexpected lessons, the beauty of relationship, and God’s mysterious guiding hand.Bestselling author and poet Calvin Miller turns his hand to the most moving story of all – his own. The reader is taken through a myriad of experiences of a young man coming of age in mid-20th century America. Following his life into college, seminary, a small local church and eventually to a new life as an author and professor, the memoir touches on those...

At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps you take charge of the situation!In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called “the best of the best” gives job seekers candid advice for answering even the most unexpected questions, including:You really don’t have as much experience as we would like?why should we hire you?How many hours in your previous jobs did you ...

Not sure what to do next?In this in-depth look at the book of James, Dr. David Jeremiah offers stories and biblical insights about what to do:When you’re feeling pressuredWhen wrong seems rightWhen you don’t know what decision to makeWhen faith doesn’t seem to workWhen you’re not feeling confidentWhen your goals are not God’sWhen you’re in a hurry and God is notWhen you have financia...

Discover the real story of the Pilgrims, the courageous band of freedom-seekers who set out for a new life for themselves and forever changed the course of history. See how their journey laid the bedrock for the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the American identity.Once a year at Thanksgiving, we encounter Pilgrims as folksy people in funny hats before promptly forgetting them. In the centuries since America began, the Pilgrims have been relegated to folklo...

"I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't struggled with the desire to know God's will. The problem is, this struggle often involved a great deal of confusion and worry." --Chuck SwindollMany people have the idea that if they could just somehow find that single planned direction, they would be effortlessly swept through life. But life is not like that. Probably the most misunderstood factor of discovering God's will is the thought that, If I do th...