Winner of the BC National Award for Non-FictionShortlisted for the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction and the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for NonfictionA vivid, intimate look at the life of a tree planter on the Pacific Northwest coast, exposing the brutal, exhilarating realities of modern reforestation, a unique subculture, and the importance and wonders of forests.In the remote rain-drenched fore...

"Authority no longer builds loyalty. Understanding others does."– Jean-Claude Le Grand, Chief Human Relations Officer, L'OréalInfluence isn’t persuasion. It's an economic exchange. For the first time, this book examines that exchange through the lens of pricing.Pricing is the methodology that aligns the value of goods and services with what people will pay. It shapes almost every aspect of our lives, from what you pay for your phone and you...

In the Scottish folktale of the Selkie, a seal woman climbs out of the sea by dark to strip off her outer layers and dance on the shore. Overcome by her beauty, a man hides her skin so she will be forced to stay on land with him. But the Selkie woman is gripped by a powerful longing, spending her days with her face turned towards the sea.In Song of the Selkie, each of the three McFarland sisters follows suit, journeying from her “captive” self back to her wild more authent...

Activism in Design Education shows how design pedagogy can become a form of public action, proving universities are not just places of learning, but engines for real‑world change. This book showcases design educators from across the United States who are using their studios and seminars as incubators for activism, partnering with communities, sharing power, and empowering students to transform their communities.Organized by levels of urgency, the chapters offer community‑l...

From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Marti comes a sizzling enemies to lovers romance with one arrogant Hollywood stuntman and a feisty horse breeder who puts him in his place.When Holt Ericsson struts into Samantha McNeill’s secluded California horse farm, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how gorgeous he is––she wants him gone after he threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago.

Sage Harris never had much of a relationship with her father, but an unexpected phone call changes everything. Returning to Hawaii, a place she hasn’t been in ten years, forces her to confront a past she’s avoided for so long.Nate Peterson has gorgeous brown eyes, a surfer’s body and a rough exterior that is certainly far from welcoming. The sooner he can get rid of this unexpected visitor, the better.However, fate doesn’t seem to care that Sage and Nate want their comforta...

In 2000, when I was seventeen, my head exploded. A diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 changed my life instantly, leading to total deafness and years of navigating a cold medical system. For twenty-six years, I managed the physical silence, the challenges of bipolar disorder, and the routine of a government 9-to-5 job. But this book isn't a tragedy; it's about how I rebuilt my life, brick by brick. With the support of my husband, I learned to navigate my triggers, raise our daughter, and...

Reimagining French-speaking Michigan as a vital crossroads for the global Francophone community.An interdisciplinary exploration of Michigan's Francophone community and its history, this book blends literary analysis, archival research, cultural history, and personal narrative to arrive at a new understanding of the French-speaking American population. Situated at the crossroads of the Great Lakes, Michigan emerges as a vital yet often overlooked place where French...

The BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from BESTSELLER Claire AllanPraise for Claire Allan:‘So skilfully and masterfully told, I was absolutely involved in these women's lives. It's just absolutely brilliant’ – JOHN MARRS‘A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me’ – ANITA WALLER'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Loved it!' – DANIELLE RAMSAY‘A sto...

Experience 71 landmark speeches from every US president in this keepsake book of words that have influenced and defined democracyForty-five men have addressed the American people as their president of the United States, employing words that have united, inspired, and changed the nation. This stately volume collects the most memorable speeches of every president to date, organized by Inaugural Address, Vice President Ascendent Speech, State of the Union, Pol...

“An absolute masterpiece of a book. North is one of the imaginative greats.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of TimeA future that is already broken. A paradox that must be solved. A love that can never be erased.?An extraordinary tale of time travel, betrayal, and queer romance, from Claire North, the multi-award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August.

EcoSensory Therapy addresses a growing question among practitioners in mental health, health care, social care, and education: how can the transformative and therapeutic power of nature be integrated into professional practice safely, ethically, and with confidence? This book introduces the EcoSensory Therapy Model of Practice, offering a practical, evidence-informed framework that helps practitioners move beyond the four walls and work intentionally with the therapeutic potential...