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An arresting, vividly imaginative collection of stories, each capturing the complexity of intimacy and wounded inner worlds. In "The Lyrebird's Bell," infatuation and violence grow between girls in the enchanting wilderness of post-war Australia, as they escape their families by spinning disturbed fantasies. The title story follows the passionate bond between two young men in the midst of the 1968 French student revolts, while they navigate - and at times resist - the philosophical and emotional nature of love. In "The Islanders," an orphaned boy and his estranged aunt are thrown suddenly together, on a quiet peninsula, at the height of the Irish Troubles - with their deeply rooted fear and anger attracting the attention of shape-shifting phantoms of war. All five long-form stories are uncanny portraits of pained resilience, from a voice defined by its unique beauty, insight, and resonance.A RARE MACHINES BOOK

Pierre Elliott Trudeau takes on the Quebec Question with a bang, not a whimper.The man who would be statesman was granted his life's wish, in the third and final volume of Max Nemni's biography of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. In his fifteen years as prime minister of Canada, Trudeau oversaw the controversial White Paper of 1969 on Indigenous policy, the fateful October Crisis of 1970, and the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution together with a Charter of Rights and Freedoms.In retirement, he exercised immense influence over Canada's later constitutional politics, and was principally responsible for defeating both the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords of Brian Mulroney's government.Loved and hated in almost equal measure, Trudeau was an iconoclast shaking up Canada's two solitudes as no other prime minister would ever dare to do. In this meticulously researched and argued political biography, Pierre Trudeau is seen wrestling with the most difficult -- and momentous -- decisions of his career.

Experience driving Canada's longest road, while learning of the iconic highway's beginnings.The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest highways in the world -- 7,700 kilometres from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, with almost the same distance again on secondary routes. It's a Canadian icon, but it didn't come easily. In The Drive Across Canada, automotive journalist Mark Richardson tells the stories of the pioneers who first drove across the country in the early days of cars and motorcycles, even before any roads existed, and of the political fight to create a physical link that would connect Canadians to every province of their vast country.Richardson drove the length of the Trans-Canada Highway in 2023, repeating the drive he first completed in 2012. He encounters a hurricane in Newfoundland, a firestorm in British Columbia, and unspeakable tragedies on the Prairies. He meets people whose lives have been changed by the highway, sometimes in ways they could never have imagined, and along the way, the highway changes his life, too.

A tale of love, deception, and betrayal unfolds against the backdrop of the 1837 rebellion in Upper Canada.In rural Scotland in the 1830s, fifteen-year-old Callandra is devastated by her father's unexpected death. To save her family from destitution, she reluctantly agrees to marry Norbert Scott, a clergyman from a wealthy Glasgow family. But when her new husband and family turn out to be cruel and disdainful toward her, Callandra's only solace in their cold, cavernous mansion is her close friendship with a household servant, Lottie.Callandra faces more personal upheaval when her husband accepts a posting as a clergyman in the remote town of Goderich in Upper Canada. Thankfully, Lottie will accompany them to their new home, but so will her brother Sam, a carpenter whom Callandra mistrusts. After a perilous journey, they are greeted warmly by the townsfolk of Goderich, who are particularly delighted when their new pastor stands up for them in defiance of the hated colonial authorities.But an unintentional lie spins into a web of deceit. As the sparks of rebellion flare, there are growing suspicions about the town's charismatic new clergyman that threaten to destroy the fragile happiness Callandra has unexpectedly found.

Feed your mind, body, heart, and soul with these reinvented food legends blessed by Annapurna, Indian Goddess of Nourishment.In this delicious collection, the stories explore food as ploy, bargain, symbolic communication, origin, profession, and bone of contention. Rediscover surprisingly relatable characters from history and legend. Stand by Parvati Bai, wife of the village headman, who must save her village from bandits. Witness the teasing friendship between Emperor Akbar and his problem-solving courtier, Birbal. Experience the anger and anguish of Goddess Parvati, who must put aside her quarrel with Lord Shiva to save a dying Earth. Follow the perilous journeys of Sambusak, an adventurer, and Arman, a refugee, from ancient Persia to India, over land and sea. Some of these stories leap into the present, connecting with twenty-first-century characters. Expertly blending ancient and modern, mystic and mundane, East and West, these delectable tales will banish negativity, to entertain and inspire in equal measure.

In a paean to the art of losing, Benjamin Libman gathers and weaves the threads of multiple pasts -- of his community, of his family, and of himself -- in search of an answer to one question: what is the past?

How deep does corporate dominance go in Canada? The second book in Nora Loreto's landmark series, Canada in Decline, dives into the corporate web spun around Canada's economy, society, and politics.The joke goes that Canada is three mining companies in a trench coat. Or three oil companies in a trench coat. Or three telecom companies in a trench coat. It's funny because it's almost true: there are only a few corporations that exert a disproportionate amount of power over Canadian democracy.Corporate profits are at a record high, and the divide between the rich and the poor has never been wider. Canadians are struggling with inflation, the affordability crisis, a housing crisis and wages that don't cover basic needs. The combination of these forces is a pressure cooker that politicians have promised to tackle, except they can't: they are too restricted by corporate power to confront the roots of the problems that face Canadians. The first book in the Canada in Decline series examined the rise and fall of Canada's social safety net. In this next volume, Corporate Control, activist, author, and journalist Nora Loreto goes further, identifying why Canadian politicians seem so impotent in the face of corporate Canada.

The riveting history of how aircraft have transformed the fighting of wildfires. When threatened by wildfires throughout history, our only defense was to pray for rain and run -- and until aircraft changed the way we fight fires. Beginning with the Canadian "H-Boats" in 1924, aircraft have become indispensable in detecting and extinguishing wildfires. Fire Eaters tells the incredible stories of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the first government aerial fire suppression organisation in history, one of its pilots, Carl Crossley, who invented the water scoop up and drop off system, and the Canadair CL-215, the first purpose-built water bomber. Today, helicopters with "Bambi Buckets" and snorkels can dump water while hovering directly over the flames, and Air Tractors and Dash 8-400AT air tankers not only perform a crucial role in saving communities but protect our ecosystem. Satellites, unmanned aircraft able to fly for 16-hours, even overnight when manned aircraft do not, and Artificial Intelligence already play a decisive role in fire management. But it is the men and women of the aerial fire service who have really changed the way we fight fire around the world. Their bravery and dedication mean that response times are fast, fires can be contained sooner, and people have the chance to save rather than lose everything.

Your brand is the most important part of your business -- it's a living thing. Learn to find, shape, and share it with the world.Consider this: every individual and business tells a story to the world, and that story is their brand. It's a saga, constantly unfolding, experienced in real-time by everyone around it. Now ask yourself, are you consciously shaping and broadcasting that brand story? Is it under your diligent care and control, or is it running amok, causing chaos everywhere it goes? Or, perhaps even more tragic, is it sitting in a corner sulking, wondering why no one notices it?BrandJitsu(TM) is a practical and effective way to get that pesky brand under control so it tells the story you want it to tell. A meaningful and memorable tale that will not just attract the attention of your ideal customers but also the best employees, partners, and suppliers -- a story that will be remembered.Mastering BrandJitsu(TM) won't take years. It's a skill that can be quickly learned, understood, and applied as soon as you put down this book. It teaches you to sharpen your focus, strategically align your brand's DNA, and ensure your story is not just heard but felt, leaving a lasting impression on everyone it touches.

Tee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game.Did you know a Canadian coined the term "mulligan" -- a noun meaning a "do-over" many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? How about this: the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto. Fact: the world's most expensive golf course that is open to the public will set you back $1,000 to play just one round. Here's one more: Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, later banned the sport -- not just once, but three times.In 101 Fascinating Golf Facts, author, historian, and award-winning golf journalist David McPherson shares these stories and 97 more tales that illustrate the sport's rich history. Golf lovers and trivia buffs alike will love learning about these interesting and fun facts.

The shocking crimes of teacher Ed Horne wrought lasting damage on Inuit communities in Canada's Arctic.In the 1970s, a young schoolteacher from British Columbia was becoming the darling of the Northwest Territories education department with his dynamic teaching style. He was learning to speak the local language, Inuktitut, something few outsiders did. He also claimed to be Indigenous -- a claim that would later prove to be false. In truth, Edward Horne was a pedophile who sexually abused his male students.From 1971 to 1985 Horne's predations on Inuit boys would disrupt life in the communities where he worked -- towns of close-knit families that would suffer the intergenerational trauma created by his abuse.After years of research, journalist Kathleen Lippa examines the devastating impact Horne's crimes had on individuals, families, and entire communities. Her compelling work lifts the veil of silence surrounding the Horne story once and for all.

Build your writing business into a thriving and satisfying career.Are you a feisty, creative person? Independent, ideas-driven, and ready to work hard for the lifestyle you deserve? If so, you may be a feisty freelancer. Freelancing is not for the faint of heart, but it offers many rewards: control over your own schedule, the opportunity to choose projects that excite you, and the potential to build a satisfying business and lifestyle. Whether you're a new writer or transitioning to freelance, this book will guide you through the practicalities of setting up a business, developing an online presence, finding clients, and creating a solid plan for success. You'll even hear from other freelancers in enlightening Q&As.Your leader through this journey is the original self-proclaimed feisty freelancer, Suzanne Bowness, who brings over twenty years of experience as a freelancer, plus fifteen years of teaching writing courses, and unlimited amounts of unsolicited advice to new writers. Let's get started!

A provocative and revealing look at the scandals and corruption behind the Sweet Science's greatest fights.Controversy is the one constant running throughout modern boxing's history since its inception in England in 1698. Boxing's Greatest Controversies takes an incisive look at several big name fights, finally laying to rest some of the most popular rumours surrounding them, while also considering the social, cultural, political, and sporting impact these fights have had on the world at large. Did the eras shape the fights or did the fights shape the eras? Boxing history is vibrant and continuous. Boxing controversies never end. They just get passed down to the next generation of fight fans. These prized bouts are some of the most enduring and notorious fights boxing has ever produced.

Two gay men with a lifetime of secrets face their insular, homophobic island's rancour.Growing up in neighbouring villages on the tiny island nation of St Vincent, teenage best friends Gordon and Allen are secret lovers until their community's traditional expectations and fear of how others react forces them apart. They each complete their university studies abroad, encountering worlds where there is less hostility toward LGBTQ+ people. Tempted to stay, both men ultimately return home, hiding who they are.Their secret lives come at the expense of others, and Gordon's wife, Maureen, is the first to be irreparably harmed. She has confided her secrets to an accusatory journal, and it is now up to Gordon to keep it from the local media and the unforgiving eyes of the authorities. If the truth is revealed, he and Allen will be the next victims.

In the much-anticipated next Inspector Green Mystery, the impetuous Ottawa detective sails headlong into the case of an elderly woman from Ukraine -- a perfect whodunit for fans of Louise Penny and Tana French.When Anya Kurchenko, a woman recently arrived in Ottawa from Ukraine, is found murdered in an obscure alleyway, the only clue is a scrap of paper in her pocket with the name Symkha Grunstein written in three different alphabets. No such person seems to exist. While the police try to track her movements, an elderly man named Simon Stone who lives nearby is also murdered, and Inspector Michael Green is called in to interpret the mass of documents about the Second World War and the Holocaust stored in Stone's basement.What is the link between the two victims? Who is Symkha Grunstein? And could the murders be connected to something that happened during the war? As the police unravel the threads of betrayal and cover-up, Green finds himself on an emotional journey into his own past, where he uncovers long-hidden secrets and makes a startling discovery.

The remarkable story of how one ship -- doomed by war -- intersected lives and crossed into history. Completed in 1913 for Canadian Pacific, the Empress of Asia plied the oceans for nearly thirty years. Built for peacetime deep-sea travel, she saw wartime service as an armed merchant cruiser and troopship before Japanese dive bombers destroyed her off Singapore in 1942.Through the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, she brought continents and people together, delivering mail and multi-million-dollar consignments of silk. As a luxurious passenger liner, she was a "Greyhound of the Pacific," encountering enormous storms and smashing transpacific speed records. From stokehold to bridge, steerage to first-class staterooms, she steamed with a kaleidoscope of lives, including courageous and recalcitrant crew, immigrants and refugees seeking a better life or relief from disaster, drug smugglers and weapons dealers, and the idle and not-so idle rich.This is the dramatic story of how that one ship -- and the lives of her passengers and crew -- intersected during a tumultuous period of world history, culminating in her destruction off Singapore and the fate of her crew.

The untold story of the $131-billion Canadian cannabis blow out.Canopy Growth founder Bruce Linton didn't invent marijuana, but he figured out how to turn a Canadian start-up selling the stuff into a $22-billion international buzz. Catch s Fire goes behind the scenes of Justin Trudeau's legalization gambit and the stoned pioneering lawyers who helped make weed gummies more valuable than US Steel. From the dope dealers of the 1960s to the never-before-told bribery accusations during Covid-19, cannabis historian Ben Kaplan speaks with the dealers, stealers, and renegade freaks who made and then lost money with the combined chutzpah of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sam Bankman-Fried.This is the definitive history of a massive societal change - and a great boom and bust.

The best-known songs in the world are violent, sexist, and religious -- so why do we celebrate national anthems when we should be rewriting them?This fascinating popular history of national anthems begins in a London theatre in 1745 when the modern idea of anthems was born. They started out as triumphant expressions of national superiority by glorifying violence, claiming the support of God, and mostly ignoring women.The author has experienced the violent side of anthems firsthand: as a schoolboy in Scotland, he was caned for refusing to sing "God Save the Queen." He says it's time to dump lyrics about cutting throats, watering fields with blood, building walls with the bodies of enemies, and celebrating the sound of machine guns.Changing Our Tunes looks at the origins of many of the world's anthems, from the movie theme song that became China's national song to the English tune used for "The Star-Spangled Banner."This wide-ranging and deeply-researched narrative combines politics, personalities, humour, and vivid storytelling to argue for better national songs.

101 lesser-known stories to delight Canadian cinema and television fans. Did you know who performed the first on screen nude scene in a Canadian feature? What David Cronenberg film was raided for obscenity? What famous American television host credits SCTV as his sole inspiration for comedy? Why Oliver Reed was arrested while shooting The Brood? What iconic Canadian television series was syndicated in over fifty different countries? Which Canadian film critic wrote a full-page retraction after reconsidering a positive review they gave a film? And what role Canada played in the creation of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider?With an eye for the unique and the absurd, 101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts, from one of Canada's leading film critics, is a lively and humorous look at the best and the worst, the firsts and the lasts, and the groundbreaking truths behind Canada's film and television industry.

A riveting history of the Canadian forces following both the major accomplishments and the significant challenges. Punching Above Its Weight covers 150 years of Canadian military service, tracing the evolution of the country's armed forces from a small, under-funded, poorly trained militia into the modern, effective military it is today. Beginning in 1867 and ending with the conclusion of the war in Afghanistan, David Borys details the conflicts and operations that Canadian soldiers served in highlighting key battles, decisive moments, and significant people that came to define Canada's participation and helped cement its global reputation.The book also explores the challenges that the Canadian nation and its military have faced over those years including major cultural and demographic shifts, a continual struggle for resources from generally disinterested governments, battlefield failures, notorious and shocking scandals, along with ever-changing global threats.From the Red River Resistance and the Boer War to modern peacekeeping and the long war in Afghanistan, David Borys highlights the key battles, decisive moments, and significant people that came to define Canada's military and helped cement its global reputation.

Now you can cheer for the Habs every day of the year!The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most storied franchises in hockey history. No club has won more Stanley Cups than the Canadiens, but the Habs are about so much more than championships. For many French-Canadians and fans around the world, the Canadiens are a source of pride and an inherent part of their identity. From the role the "Richard Riot" played in helping to spark a revolution in Quebec to how the team continues to be linked to language politics in la belle province, the Canadiens have been an important part of many people's lives, on and off the ice. You can now relive some of the most memorable moments from the bleu, blanc, et rouge, by reading a Habs 365 story for each day of the year. From the team's origins in 1909 to its improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, Habs 365 has something for every Montreal fan.

Creative sector jobs are driving our economy and offer a viable career path for today's youth.Careers in the creative sector offer flexibility and security. Why then are more young people not seeking them out? Because they believe the myth of the starving artist, which conjures up images of penniless writers and artistic bohemians. The myth leads families and some educators to discourage young people from choosing a path they would love in favour of more secure fields. Years later, they could come to regret that choice.Mark J. Jones, Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art and Design at Sheridan College, one of the top post-secondary schools for creative arts and animation in Canada, shows that the persistent belief in the starving artist myth is not just costing young people the opportunity to explore satisfying careers, it is also costing our economy in terms of lost opportunity. Through their education, artists, musicians, writers, media makers, designers, actors, and others have come to understand how to reach their audiences and customers, and are perfectly poised to contribute to the global creative market.In The Starving Artist Myth, Jones erases any remaining doubt of the opportunities in the creative economy by getting at the underbelly of the stereotype and answering the what, the why, and the how of achieving career goals.

A powerful exploration of postpartum psychosis and motherhood -- and a call to end the stigma and blame.Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi those early days were ruined by terrifying thoughts about her baby and family. Her experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood, far beyond the trials of breastfeeding or putting her baby to sleep.Aaisha did recover and began to enjoy motherhood. She was thrilled when she fell pregnant again. Sadly, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and the psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urged her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people. Aaisha felt evil, worthy of taking her own life. But each time she sought medical help, she was turned away.With unflinching honesty, Aaisha takes readers beyond the vitriol and blame that is flung at women suffering from postpartum psychosis. Hers is a clarion call for increased awareness of a condition that need never result in tragedy.

From Trench Town to the top of the world -- one man's inspiring fight for meaning, dignity, and respect. Tiga's Tale chronicles the remarkable life of world champion boxer Barrington "Tiga" Francis, who survived crushing poverty and violence in Jamaica's notorious ghettos and the insidious racism of 1980s Montreal to emerge as one of Canada's most successful professional fighters.Tiga's Tale is told in the twelve rounds of Barrington's fight for the coveted British Commonwealth Title, coupled with twelve vignettes that tell his exceptional story of perseverance, faith, and ultimately, triumph, from Jamaican street urchin to quiet Canadian hero.

Canada's social safety net is fraying. Why does it feel like everything is in collapse?Canada is at a crossroads. Neoliberalism has hollowed out and sold off the social services Canadians rely on now more than ever, and has brought into stark relief the dissonance among colonial, Indigenous, and some of Canada's most at-risk groups.The Social Safety Net tracks the forty-year attack on Canada's social safety net. As neoliberalism has matured in Canada, Canadians are seeing the impact of these attacks: unreliable health services, crises in education and social services, and a society that feels like it is losing cohesion.The first volume in a series by activist, author, and journalist Nora Loreto, the Canada in Decline series is the story of Canada's untenable status quo and the forces that have led us to where we are today. It outlines the choices we need to make as well as the possible paths forward to fix all that is crumbling around us.

A new perspective on developing shared joy in urban spaces.Our divided society is quickly reaching crisis level. We are no longer able to sustain social and economic prosperity nor ensure democracy. Fuelling this crisis is a growing sense of social isolation caused by the divisive nature of social media and the decline of infrastructure that used to bring communities together.But there is hope for rebuilding our collaborative society, and it is found in our mid-sized urban areas. These towns and cities offer a scale that can tangibly change the quality of our lives and an intimacy that allows us to influence what our communities can become. Changing cities can change the world!In The Joy Experiments, real estate developer Scott Higgins and creative mind Paul Kalbfleisch use their own mid-sized city-building experiences to present a new way for citizens to engage with their city, and an urban planning strategy that prioritizes infrastructure for the human spirit.

A controversial psychiatrist is found beaten to death on a street corner in Ottawa's Byward Market. Initially, the killing appears to be merely a mugging gone wrong, but Inspector Green's complex investigation leaves him grappling with the ultimate meaning of justice.