Adult Non-Fiction - New Release

All The Little Monsters : how I learned to live with anxiety /

Robertson, David, 1977-


Canadiana. "With humour, warmth and heartbreaking honesty, award-winning author David A. Roberston explores the struggles and small victories of living with chronic anxiety and depression, and shares his hard-earned wisdom in the hope of making other people's mental health journeys a little less lonely. From the outside, David A. Robertson looks as if he has it all together -- a loving family, a successful career as an author, and a platform to promote Indigenous perspectives, cultures and concerns. But what we see on the outside rarely reveals what is happening inside. Robertson lives with "little monsters": chronic, debilitating health anxiety and panic attacks accompanied, at times, by depression. During the worst periods, he finds getting out of bed to walk down the hall an insurmountable task. During the better times, he wrestles with the compulsion to scan his body for that sure sign of a dire health crisis. In All the Little Monsters, Robertson reveals what it's like to live inside his mind and his body and describes the toll his mental health challenges have taken on him and his family, and how he has learned to put one foot in front of the other as well as to get back up when he stumbles. He also writes about the tools that have helped him carry on, including community, therapy, medication and the simple question he asks himself on repeat: what if everything will be okay? In candidly sharing his personal story and showing that he can be well even if he can't be "cured," Robertson hopes to help others on their own mental health journeys"--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "With humour, warmth and heartbreaking honesty, award-winning author David A. Roberston explores the struggles and small victories of living with chronic anxiety and depression, and shares his hard-earned wisdom in the hope of making other people's mental health journeys a little less lonely. From the outside, David A. Robertson looks as if he has it all together -- a loving family, a successful career as an author, and a platform to promote Indigenous perspectives, cultures and concerns. But what we see on the outside rarely reveals what is happening inside. Robertson lives with "little monsters": chronic, debilitating health anxiety and panic attacks accompanied, at times, by depression. During the worst periods, he finds getting out of bed to walk down the hall an insurmountable task. During the better times, he wrestles with the compulsion to scan his body for that sure sign of a dire health crisis. In All the Little Monsters, Robertson reveals what it's like to live inside his mind and his body and describes the toll his mental health challenges have taken on him and his family, and how he has learned to put one foot in front of the other as well as to get back up when he stumbles. He also writes about the tools that have helped him carry on, including community, therapy, medication and the simple question he asks himself on repeat: what if everything will be okay? In candidly sharing his personal story and showing that he can be well even if he can't be "cured," Robertson hopes to help others on their own mental health journeys"--

Date Published:2025

The Beginner's Guide To Cookie Decorating : easy techniques and expert tips for designing and icing colorful treats /

Valentino, Mary,


"The Beginner's Guide to Cookie Decorating shows how easy it is to make beginner-friendly, beautifully decorated cookies like the pros using easy techniques for icing, coloring, and designing. Discover the latest tips, tricks, and recipes from top cookie decorator Mary Valentino of Emma's Sweets"--
Date Published:2022

The Certainty Illusion : what you don't know and why it matters /

Caulfield, Timothy A., 1963-


Canadiana. "In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what's real from what's fake, should be easy. In today's world, that's far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the curtain on the forces contributing to our information chaos and unpacks why it's so difficult -- sometimes even for experts -- to escape the fake. Whether it's science, our own desire to be good and do the right thing, or the stories and opinions of others, there's more to sussing out the truth than simply tracking down what feels like an authoritative source. Caulfield argues that these major forces -- science, goodness, and opinion -- drive beliefs and behaviour, but the ways that they can be corrupted, or worse, used to nefarious ends by bad actors, are endless. While it may feel, at times, as though we are circling the drain of truth, especially as new technologies make it even easier to spread dangerous fictions, Caulfield pulls us out of the vortex and keeps us afloat, helping us recognize and combat the forces that threaten to pull us under."--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what's real from what's fake, should be easy. In today's world, that's far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the curtain on the forces contributing to our information chaos and unpacks why it's so difficult -- sometimes even for experts -- to escape the fake. Whether it's science, our own desire to be good and do the right thing, or the stories and opinions of others, there's more to sussing out the truth than simply tracking down what feels like an authoritative source. Caulfield argues that these major forces -- science, goodness, and opinion -- drive beliefs and behaviour, but the ways that they can be corrupted, or worse, used to nefarious ends by bad actors, are endless. While it may feel, at times, as though we are circling the drain of truth, especially as new technologies make it even easier to spread dangerous fictions, Caulfield pulls us out of the vortex and keeps us afloat, helping us recognize and combat the forces that threaten to pull us under."--

Date Published:2025

Certified Beauties : more of hockey's greatest untold stories /

Duthie, James, 1966-


With its unpredictability, brutality, and camaraderie, hockey is full of great stories. And great characters. Certified Beauties is a new collection of the most compelling, hilarious, and heartwarming inside hockey stories--the ones that the players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James Duthie as hockey's finest relive the highs, the lows, and heartwarming, hilarious moments on and off the ice. With a foreword by Sidney Crosby and a special chapter remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Certified Beauties is essential reading for every hockey fan.
Date Published:2025

With its unpredictability, brutality, and camaraderie, hockey is full of great stories. And great characters. Certified Beauties is a new collection of the most compelling, hilarious, and heartwarming inside hockey stories--the ones that the players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James Duthie as hockey's finest relive the highs, the lows, and heartwarming, hilarious moments on and off the ice. With a foreword by Sidney Crosby and a special chapter remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Certified Beauties is essential reading for every hockey fan.

Date Published:2025

Chrystia : from Peace River to Parliament Hill /

Tsalikis, Catherine,


Canadiana. "Catherine Tsalikis traces Chrystia Freeland's remarkable journey from the northwestern Alberta town of Peace River to Moscow, London, and New York, where she spent two decades as a journalist, to the halls of Parliament Hill as deputy prime minister and finance minister in Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. Ambitious and talented with a work ethic to match, Freeland has had an impressive run since she entered politics in 2013: spearheading major trade negotiations, expertly navigating relations with an erratic US president, speaking out about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, and standing up to Vladimir Putin's aggressions in Ukraine. With her impeccable research, seasoned perspective, and accessible style, Tsalikis brings Freeland's story to life. The defining moments and experiences that shaped Freeland's particular worldview illuminate the answers to larger social questions: how to live a good, useful life; how to hold fast to guiding principles; how to break through glass ceilings. This is a unique behind-the-curtains look at Canadian politics through the story of a trailblazing woman."--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "Catherine Tsalikis traces Chrystia Freeland's remarkable journey from the northwestern Alberta town of Peace River to Moscow, London, and New York, where she spent two decades as a journalist, to the halls of Parliament Hill as deputy prime minister and finance minister in Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. Ambitious and talented with a work ethic to match, Freeland has had an impressive run since she entered politics in 2013: spearheading major trade negotiations, expertly navigating relations with an erratic US president, speaking out about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, and standing up to Vladimir Putin's aggressions in Ukraine. With her impeccable research, seasoned perspective, and accessible style, Tsalikis brings Freeland's story to life. The defining moments and experiences that shaped Freeland's particular worldview illuminate the answers to larger social questions: how to live a good, useful life; how to hold fast to guiding principles; how to break through glass ceilings. This is a unique behind-the-curtains look at Canadian politics through the story of a trailblazing woman."--

Date Published:2025

The Complete Anti-inflammatory Cookbook : optimize health, boost your immune system, promote longevity /

America's Test Kitchen.


Includes index. 400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be! Complete nutritional info, dairy- and gluten-free options, and meal prep tips make this the most comprehensive anti-inflammatory cookbook yet. Eating to help lessen chronic inflammation is something anyone can embrace to optimize long-term health and strengthen the body's defences against many chronic illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Whether you're looking to keep inflammation at bay or reduce existing symptoms, this beginner-friendly collection of dietician-backed recipes is the only cookbook you need to embark on this diet shift. You'll find scrumptious dishes for every meal of the day -- from frittatas and fish tacos to stir-fries and snacks & drinks -- chock-full of anti-inflammatory powerhouses like whole grains, beneficial fats, lean proteins, and a rainbow of vegetables. With this book, you'll discover how simple and satisfying an anti-inflammatory eating pattern can be.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. 400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be! Complete nutritional info, dairy- and gluten-free options, and meal prep tips make this the most comprehensive anti-inflammatory cookbook yet. Eating to help lessen chronic inflammation is something anyone can embrace to optimize long-term health and strengthen the body's defences against many chronic illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Whether you're looking to keep inflammation at bay or reduce existing symptoms, this beginner-friendly collection of dietician-backed recipes is the only cookbook you need to embark on this diet shift. You'll find scrumptious dishes for every meal of the day -- from frittatas and fish tacos to stir-fries and snacks & drinks -- chock-full of anti-inflammatory powerhouses like whole grains, beneficial fats, lean proteins, and a rainbow of vegetables. With this book, you'll discover how simple and satisfying an anti-inflammatory eating pattern can be.

Date Published:2025

Dopamine Kids : A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Foods.

Doucleff, Michaeleen.


An Avid Reader Press book. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Date Published:2026

Enough : your health, your weight, and what it's like to be free /

Jastreboff, Ania M.,


For her entire adult life, Oprah Winfrey has struggled with her weight. She never thought in her lifetime, medicines would provide hope, health, and healing for people like her. But as her conversations with Dr. Ania Jastreboff from the Yale School of Medicine reveal, we've learned that having obesity is not a choice. It's not a question of willpower. Obesity is a disease. It's a question of biology, created by our bodies' need to survive and the environment we created and now live in. And it's treatable. The new medications can lower our body fat set point (our brain's "Enough Point"), so that we lose weight without battling biology with willpower. Dr. Jastreboff describes strategies to optimize health and manage side effects all with the reassuring perspective of decades of experience treating patients with obesity and leading studies with these medications. Many of her patients say the "food noise" that plagued them for years has evaporated. They describe a new freedom from intrusive, persistent, and disruptive thoughts about food. With treatment they begin a journey of healing with self-compassion, devoid of the shame and blame they've endured from society for decades. Oprah says she's learned so much from Dr. Jastreboff about how, when it comes to weight, our bodies work with us ... and also against us. How each of our struggles are different and each of our choices in living with obesity may also be different. Dr. Jastreboff's groundbreaking research offers a new way forward, not only for obesity treatment, but also for overall health, with significant implications for the prevention and reversal of hundreds of related diseases. As she demonstrates in this book, when science meets empathy, real healing becomes possible. Yes, there is a path to healing and leading the life you have always wanted, when your brain is reassured that you have "enough."
Date Published:2026

For her entire adult life, Oprah Winfrey has struggled with her weight. She never thought in her lifetime, medicines would provide hope, health, and healing for people like her. But as her conversations with Dr. Ania Jastreboff from the Yale School of Medicine reveal, we've learned that having obesity is not a choice. It's not a question of willpower. Obesity is a disease. It's a question of biology, created by our bodies' need to survive and the environment we created and now live in. And it's treatable. The new medications can lower our body fat set point (our brain's "Enough Point"), so that we lose weight without battling biology with willpower. Dr. Jastreboff describes strategies to optimize health and manage side effects all with the reassuring perspective of decades of experience treating patients with obesity and leading studies with these medications. Many of her patients say the "food noise" that plagued them for years has evaporated. They describe a new freedom from intrusive, persistent, and disruptive thoughts about food. With treatment they begin a journey of healing with self-compassion, devoid of the shame and blame they've endured from society for decades. Oprah says she's learned so much from Dr. Jastreboff about how, when it comes to weight, our bodies work with us ... and also against us. How each of our struggles are different and each of our choices in living with obesity may also be different. Dr. Jastreboff's groundbreaking research offers a new way forward, not only for obesity treatment, but also for overall health, with significant implications for the prevention and reversal of hundreds of related diseases. As she demonstrates in this book, when science meets empathy, real healing becomes possible. Yes, there is a path to healing and leading the life you have always wanted, when your brain is reassured that you have "enough."

Date Published:2026

The First Survivor : life with Canada's deadliest mass shooter /

Banfield, Lisa,


Canadiana. "On April 18, 2020, Lisa Banfield's life shattered. After nineteen years in a controlling and often abusive relationship, she escaped a violent assault by her partner, Gabriel Wortman -- unaware he was about to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history. In 'The First Survivor,' Banfield tells her story for the first time: of being groomed and surviving years of intimate partner violence, and of the horrific night she fled barefoot into the freezing woods as Wortman began a murderous rampage that left twenty-two people and an unborn child dead. Told with raw honesty and courage, Banfield's memoir is more than a personal account of life with a man she tried to heal -- it's a call to action. With intimate reflections and her own transformation, she exposes the failures in how society sees, supports, and judges survivors of domestic abuse. This is a powerful story of trauma, survival, and one woman's journey reclaiming her voice and redefining her life."--Jacket.
Date Published:2026

Canadiana. "On April 18, 2020, Lisa Banfield's life shattered. After nineteen years in a controlling and often abusive relationship, she escaped a violent assault by her partner, Gabriel Wortman -- unaware he was about to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history. In 'The First Survivor,' Banfield tells her story for the first time: of being groomed and surviving years of intimate partner violence, and of the horrific night she fled barefoot into the freezing woods as Wortman began a murderous rampage that left twenty-two people and an unborn child dead. Told with raw honesty and courage, Banfield's memoir is more than a personal account of life with a man she tried to heal -- it's a call to action. With intimate reflections and her own transformation, she exposes the failures in how society sees, supports, and judges survivors of domestic abuse. This is a powerful story of trauma, survival, and one woman's journey reclaiming her voice and redefining her life."--Jacket.

Date Published:2026

Hidden Mountains : survival and reckoning after a climb gone wrong /

Wejchert, Michael, 1986-


"The story of a climbing adventure gone wrong in a remote Alaskan mountain range, the impossible rescue attempt that followed, and the fraught cost of survival"--
Date Published:2023

Hockey Rants & Raves

Glynn, Steve,


Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of goalies? Is Gretzky the Greatest Player of All Time (a.k.a. GOATzky)? What are the most embarrassing Leaf losses of all time? Why would you choose to play in a small market? Steve "Dangle" Glynn was already a popular talking head on Sportsnet the night the Leafs lost to their own back-up goalie (and Zamboni driver), but his fandom skyrocketed after his rant following the hilarious mishap gained one million views on YouTube. Dangle shares his rants and opinions about all teams across the NHL, directing his laser focus onto hockey's greatest arguments, from the best players of all time, to the worst trades, to the most embarrassing Leafs losses. Hockey Rants and Raves is packed with takes on all things hockey.
Date Published:2024

Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of goalies? Is Gretzky the Greatest Player of All Time (a.k.a. GOATzky)? What are the most embarrassing Leaf losses of all time? Why would you choose to play in a small market? Steve "Dangle" Glynn was already a popular talking head on Sportsnet the night the Leafs lost to their own back-up goalie (and Zamboni driver), but his fandom skyrocketed after his rant following the hilarious mishap gained one million views on YouTube. Dangle shares his rants and opinions about all teams across the NHL, directing his laser focus onto hockey's greatest arguments, from the best players of all time, to the worst trades, to the most embarrassing Leafs losses. Hockey Rants and Raves is packed with takes on all things hockey.

Date Published:2024

A Hymn To Life : shame has to change sides /

Pelicot, GisÃ¨le,


Translation of: Et la joie de vivre. "A Hymn to Life will tell GisÃ¨le Pelicot's story in her words, offer solace and hope, and make a positive contribution to changing the conversation around shame and to changing the world. In 2024, GisÃ¨le Pelicot inspired and moved millions of people with her astonishing courage and dignity as she chose to waive her right to anonymity in her legal fight against her husband and the 50 men accused of her sexual assault. GisÃ¨le Pelicot's call for shame to change sides in cases of sexual abuse, and the power of the messages she has sent out to the world, have generated an extraordinary public response and moved both women and men all over the world"--
Date Published:2026

Translation of: Et la joie de vivre. "A Hymn to Life will tell GisÃ¨le Pelicot's story in her words, offer solace and hope, and make a positive contribution to changing the conversation around shame and to changing the world. In 2024, GisÃ¨le Pelicot inspired and moved millions of people with her astonishing courage and dignity as she chose to waive her right to anonymity in her legal fight against her husband and the 50 men accused of her sexual assault. GisÃ¨le Pelicot's call for shame to change sides in cases of sexual abuse, and the power of the messages she has sent out to the world, have generated an extraordinary public response and moved both women and men all over the world"--

Date Published:2026

Indulge : delicious and decadent dishes to enjoy and share /

Bertinelli, Valerie, 1960-


Includes index. "When Valerie Bertinelli turned 60, she said "Enough already!" and ended her battle with the scale for good. She stopped counting calories. She stopped thinking of certain foods as good or bad. She quit saying no and began saying yes, finally learning how to enjoy the pure pleasure of being alive-starting in the kitchen. In short, she learned how to indulge. With this gorgeous cookbook, Valerie shares her secrets for indulging so you can start living your best, most fulfilling life too. Whether it's splurging on fresh produce at the farmer's market, cooking an extravagant steak dinner for one, or serving an ice cream sundae bar at a dinner party, this book is a reminder that indulging can take many shapes and forms. You'll discover the delicious recipes she cooks for her friends and family, including favorites like Garlic Confit BLT, Oven "Fried" Okra, Sausage and Olive Cheese Bites, Spaghetti al Limone, Salmon Burgers with Quick-Pickled Vegetables, Filet Mignon with BeÌarnaise Sauce and Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates, and more. Written in Valerie's warm-hearted and intimate style-including heartfelt essays about how to savor moments big and small-this cookbook is a permission slip to enjoy food, and more importantly, enjoy life"--
Date Published:2024

Includes index. "When Valerie Bertinelli turned 60, she said "Enough already!" and ended her battle with the scale for good. She stopped counting calories. She stopped thinking of certain foods as good or bad. She quit saying no and began saying yes, finally learning how to enjoy the pure pleasure of being alive-starting in the kitchen. In short, she learned how to indulge. With this gorgeous cookbook, Valerie shares her secrets for indulging so you can start living your best, most fulfilling life too. Whether it's splurging on fresh produce at the farmer's market, cooking an extravagant steak dinner for one, or serving an ice cream sundae bar at a dinner party, this book is a reminder that indulging can take many shapes and forms. You'll discover the delicious recipes she cooks for her friends and family, including favorites like Garlic Confit BLT, Oven "Fried" Okra, Sausage and Olive Cheese Bites, Spaghetti al Limone, Salmon Burgers with Quick-Pickled Vegetables, Filet Mignon with BeÌarnaise Sauce and Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates, and more. Written in Valerie's warm-hearted and intimate style-including heartfelt essays about how to savor moments big and small-this cookbook is a permission slip to enjoy food, and more importantly, enjoy life"--

Date Published:2024

It's Not You, It's The World : a mental health survival guide for us all /

Cheek, Joanna,


Canadiana. - SELF HELP - PERSONAL GROWTH/ PSYCHOLOGY "What if the mental health symptoms we face aren't the actual problem? What if they're signals that can help us see and solve the real problem? As our world clashes and collapses around us, it's no surprise that one in two of us will be diagnosed with a mental health condition by the age of forty, with one in five people affected each year. It's hard to view all our mental health symptoms as disordered if so many of us are experiencing them. Perhaps it's not that something's gone wrong in our bodies and minds, but that something's gone right: These symptoms are brilliant alarms and adaptations to help us survive in a disordered world. Having sensitive protective functions that sound alarms or short-circuit when we're threatened isn't a design flaw. It's a design success. As a psychiatrist, professor, and mental health speaker, Joanna Cheek argues that we're not broken or doing it wrong when we're stressed or struggling. As our systems are pushed to the brink of collapse, self-improvement alone neglects the source of our suffering. Instead, to care for ourselves, we must heal the imbalances in our wider systems that keep making us all sick. In It's Not You, It's the World, Dr. Cheek offers a survival guide of mental health tools to care for both ourselves and our collectives and helps us to understand and befriend our alarms so we can come together to solve the shared problems they're signalling. With a foreword by Gabor MatÃ©, chapter-by-chapter guidance, and practical action to empower, connect, and instill hope in the reader, It's Not You, It's the World is the go-to guide for anyone feeling depressed, anxious, enraged, numb, or sick from adapting to a world on fire"--
Date Published:2026

Canadiana. - SELF HELP - PERSONAL GROWTH/ PSYCHOLOGY "What if the mental health symptoms we face aren't the actual problem? What if they're signals that can help us see and solve the real problem? As our world clashes and collapses around us, it's no surprise that one in two of us will be diagnosed with a mental health condition by the age of forty, with one in five people affected each year. It's hard to view all our mental health symptoms as disordered if so many of us are experiencing them. Perhaps it's not that something's gone wrong in our bodies and minds, but that something's gone right: These symptoms are brilliant alarms and adaptations to help us survive in a disordered world. Having sensitive protective functions that sound alarms or short-circuit when we're threatened isn't a design flaw. It's a design success. As a psychiatrist, professor, and mental health speaker, Joanna Cheek argues that we're not broken or doing it wrong when we're stressed or struggling. As our systems are pushed to the brink of collapse, self-improvement alone neglects the source of our suffering. Instead, to care for ourselves, we must heal the imbalances in our wider systems that keep making us all sick. In It's Not You, It's the World, Dr. Cheek offers a survival guide of mental health tools to care for both ourselves and our collectives and helps us to understand and befriend our alarms so we can come together to solve the shared problems they're signalling. With a foreword by Gabor MatÃ©, chapter-by-chapter guidance, and practical action to empower, connect, and instill hope in the reader, It's Not You, It's the World is the go-to guide for anyone feeling depressed, anxious, enraged, numb, or sick from adapting to a world on fire"--

Date Published:2026

John Candy : a life in comedy /

Myers, Paul, 1960-


Canadiana. "From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world."--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world."--

Date Published:2025

The Power Of Guilt : Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability to Heal.

Moore, Chris.


[Hardcover] Guilt sheds a whole new light on an emotion we all experience . . . and try to avoid. Guilt might not feel good, but it is good for us.â The human condition is one plagued by guilt. Whether you are a child or a parent, a friend or a lover, religious or atheist, you have almost certainly felt guilt at some point in your life. For some, it is a regular, even daily experience. It's never pleasant, but it can be useful . Rather than thinking of guilt in terms of wrongdoing, we need to focus instead on who (or what) we feel guilty about. Then, we can recast guilt as an emotional signal that a relationship has been damaged. And set things right. Guilt tells us when we have harmed someone we care about and that we should attempt to repair that harm. It helps us care for our relationships and upholds our very society. However, when ignored, internalized, and misdirected, it can cause us all kinds of trouble-which may be where it got its bad reputation. When we understand it and pay attention to its signals, guilt is actually a healthy reaction, not the negative scourge it is made out to be. Its purpose is to motivate us to try to gain forgiveness for our mistakes and missteps, and, ultimately, to restore our relationships.Psychologist Chris Moore weaves storytelling and science together to explore the many ways this emotion affects our lives, using his own deep personal experience, as well as extensive research into human and animal psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, comparative religion, and legal frameworks. Guilt tells the story of the emotion we would all rather escape: what it is, where it comes from, how it works, and the heart of its purpose.
Date Published:2512

[Hardcover] Guilt sheds a whole new light on an emotion we all experience . . . and try to avoid. Guilt might not feel good, but it is good for us.â The human condition is one plagued by guilt. Whether you are a child or a parent, a friend or a lover, religious or atheist, you have almost certainly felt guilt at some point in your life. For some, it is a regular, even daily experience. It's never pleasant, but it can be useful . Rather than thinking of guilt in terms of wrongdoing, we need to focus instead on who (or what) we feel guilty about. Then, we can recast guilt as an emotional signal that a relationship has been damaged. And set things right. Guilt tells us when we have harmed someone we care about and that we should attempt to repair that harm. It helps us care for our relationships and upholds our very society. However, when ignored, internalized, and misdirected, it can cause us all kinds of trouble-which may be where it got its bad reputation. When we understand it and pay attention to its signals, guilt is actually a healthy reaction, not the negative scourge it is made out to be. Its purpose is to motivate us to try to gain forgiveness for our mistakes and missteps, and, ultimately, to restore our relationships.Psychologist Chris Moore weaves storytelling and science together to explore the many ways this emotion affects our lives, using his own deep personal experience, as well as extensive research into human and animal psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, comparative religion, and legal frameworks. Guilt tells the story of the emotion we would all rather escape: what it is, where it comes from, how it works, and the heart of its purpose.

Date Published:2512

Rock Star : my life on and off the ice /

Jones, Jennifer, 1974-


Canadiana. A farewell to remember -- My rocking roots -- A balancing act -- A big part of a small team -- Why not me? -- The shot heard round the world -- The world catches up -- Anything but perfect -- Up close and too personal -- Downhill and uphill -- Mother and baby -- Going for gold -- Team Jones Way -- The dream team -- Skyla's turn -- The long and winding road to Beijing -- The Beijing bubble -- Dream big -- A clear mind, an unburdened heart. "From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling's greatest players. Along the way, she has altered how the game is played and has kicked open doors to allow women to have equality in what was, traditionally, a male-dominated field. Her record of achievement is unmatched, but it never came easily. In Rock Star, Jones opens up about the tensions between teammates and opponents, how she combined law school and a legal career with curling at the highest level, the inside story on what many consider the greatest shot in curling history, how her Olympic dream almost ended on a ski hill in Switzerland, and the challenges of balancing world-class curling with motherhood. Jones also reveals the personal battles she endured during her career. While she was front and centre in arenas and television coverage, she had to push herself past her severe introversion to find some level of comfort with being in the spotlight. There were also clashes with the media, which sometimes portrayed her so harshly that it left her in tears. From first slide to last rock, the journey she shares in this memoir is one that may surprise even her biggest fans. Jones helped to grow the sport, and in exchange, she grew as a curler, a wife, a mother, and a public figure. Equal parts inspiring and shocking, Rock Star will leave readers in awe of her accomplishments and the journey that led her to become the person she is today"--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. A farewell to remember -- My rocking roots -- A balancing act -- A big part of a small team -- Why not me? -- The shot heard round the world -- The world catches up -- Anything but perfect -- Up close and too personal -- Downhill and uphill -- Mother and baby -- Going for gold -- Team Jones Way -- The dream team -- Skyla's turn -- The long and winding road to Beijing -- The Beijing bubble -- Dream big -- A clear mind, an unburdened heart. "From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling's greatest players. Along the way, she has altered how the game is played and has kicked open doors to allow women to have equality in what was, traditionally, a male-dominated field. Her record of achievement is unmatched, but it never came easily. In Rock Star, Jones opens up about the tensions between teammates and opponents, how she combined law school and a legal career with curling at the highest level, the inside story on what many consider the greatest shot in curling history, how her Olympic dream almost ended on a ski hill in Switzerland, and the challenges of balancing world-class curling with motherhood. Jones also reveals the personal battles she endured during her career. While she was front and centre in arenas and television coverage, she had to push herself past her severe introversion to find some level of comfort with being in the spotlight. There were also clashes with the media, which sometimes portrayed her so harshly that it left her in tears. From first slide to last rock, the journey she shares in this memoir is one that may surprise even her biggest fans. Jones helped to grow the sport, and in exchange, she grew as a curler, a wife, a mother, and a public figure. Equal parts inspiring and shocking, Rock Star will leave readers in awe of her accomplishments and the journey that led her to become the person she is today"--

Date Published:2025

Save Yourself : a new approach to thinking about money and taking control of your financial future /

Keehn, Kelley, 1975-


Canadiana. "Bestselling author and Canadian financial advisor Kelley Keehn blends neuroscience and evidence-based strategies to help readers overcome barriers to financial security, and take control of their future in an unpredictable world. Financial empowerment goes beyond understanding banking concepts -- mindset really does matter. In Save Yourself, financial advisor and author Keehn explores the psychological and emotional barriers that often stand in the way of financial stability and long-term wealth. Blending applied neuroscience with practical strategies, this book provides a fresh approach to mastering personal finance -- not one-size-fits-all advice. Unlike traditional finance books that focus solely on budgeting or investing, Save Yourself recognizes that the old advice doesn't work anymore. Housing prices are out of reach. Jobs don't come with pensions. Layoffs and side hustles are the new normal. And yet, most financial advice still clings to outdated rules made for a world that no longer exists. Instead, Keehn delves into the why behind financial behaviours -- helping to rewire the mindset for success. For readers who are looking to overcome financial setbacks, safeguard their family's future, or broach sensitive conversations around inheritance, this book offers the strategies and confidence to create a solid financial foundation. Whether you're a Millennial trying to build wealth without owning property, a Gen Xer sandwiched between kids and aging parents or someone who's simply ready to take control -- Keehn provides the message that it's not too late to navigate these challenges, debunk harmful money myths and build lasting security in an unpredictable world"--
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "Bestselling author and Canadian financial advisor Kelley Keehn blends neuroscience and evidence-based strategies to help readers overcome barriers to financial security, and take control of their future in an unpredictable world. Financial empowerment goes beyond understanding banking concepts -- mindset really does matter. In Save Yourself, financial advisor and author Keehn explores the psychological and emotional barriers that often stand in the way of financial stability and long-term wealth. Blending applied neuroscience with practical strategies, this book provides a fresh approach to mastering personal finance -- not one-size-fits-all advice. Unlike traditional finance books that focus solely on budgeting or investing, Save Yourself recognizes that the old advice doesn't work anymore. Housing prices are out of reach. Jobs don't come with pensions. Layoffs and side hustles are the new normal. And yet, most financial advice still clings to outdated rules made for a world that no longer exists. Instead, Keehn delves into the why behind financial behaviours -- helping to rewire the mindset for success. For readers who are looking to overcome financial setbacks, safeguard their family's future, or broach sensitive conversations around inheritance, this book offers the strategies and confidence to create a solid financial foundation. Whether you're a Millennial trying to build wealth without owning property, a Gen Xer sandwiched between kids and aging parents or someone who's simply ready to take control -- Keehn provides the message that it's not too late to navigate these challenges, debunk harmful money myths and build lasting security in an unpredictable world"--

Date Published:2025

The Siege : a six-day hostage crisis and the daring special-forces operation that shocked the world /

Macintyre, Ben, 1963-


"A brilliant, seat-of-your-pants hostage-taking and daring SAS rescue mission of the Iran Embassy in London in 1980, this is Ben Macintyre at the very height of his story-telling powers. On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate, overlooking Hyde Park in London. There, they took 26 hostages, including embassy staff, visitors, and three British citizens. A tense six-day siege ensued-all on television, over a Bank Holiday weekend-in which police negotiators and psychiatrists sought a bloodless end to the standoff, while the SAS laid plans for a daring rescue mission: Operation Nimrod. This mission marked a fundamental turning point in global history, when Middle Eastern terrorism arrived in the West. Britain had experienced IRA terrorism before, but never an international terrorist incident on this scale. It was a precursor to the brutal Iran-Iraq War that would follow, in which millions perished. Yet there exists to this day no full account of the week-long siege and gripping rescue. Drawing on interviews with police, hostages, terrorists and key SAS figures, and cutting through the sensationalism and misinformation, bestselling historian Ben Macintyre (author of Sunday Times #1s Colditz, The Spy and the Traitor and SAS: Rogue Heroes) goes deep into the archives with exclusive access to tell the story of what really happened and give the first definitive account of a moment that forever changed the way the nation thought about the SAS-and itself."--
Date Published:2024

"A brilliant, seat-of-your-pants hostage-taking and daring SAS rescue mission of the Iran Embassy in London in 1980, this is Ben Macintyre at the very height of his story-telling powers. On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate, overlooking Hyde Park in London. There, they took 26 hostages, including embassy staff, visitors, and three British citizens. A tense six-day siege ensued-all on television, over a Bank Holiday weekend-in which police negotiators and psychiatrists sought a bloodless end to the standoff, while the SAS laid plans for a daring rescue mission: Operation Nimrod. This mission marked a fundamental turning point in global history, when Middle Eastern terrorism arrived in the West. Britain had experienced IRA terrorism before, but never an international terrorist incident on this scale. It was a precursor to the brutal Iran-Iraq War that would follow, in which millions perished. Yet there exists to this day no full account of the week-long siege and gripping rescue. Drawing on interviews with police, hostages, terrorists and key SAS figures, and cutting through the sensationalism and misinformation, bestselling historian Ben Macintyre (author of Sunday Times #1s Colditz, The Spy and the Traitor and SAS: Rogue Heroes) goes deep into the archives with exclusive access to tell the story of what really happened and give the first definitive account of a moment that forever changed the way the nation thought about the SAS-and itself."--

Date Published:2024

Smooth Life : fun and delicious recipes from the blender and beyond! /

Johnston, Ashley,


Includes index. Canadiana. Ashley and Taylor Johnston share their creative, colourful smoothies with the world as Twin Coast, and now, they're welcoming you to the smooth life with over 100 nourishing, mostly plant-based recipes for smoothies, smoothie bowls, light bites, snacks, and desserts.
Date Published:2024