These ten compelling and delightful stories highlight ordinary people, introverts, mostly living quiet lives - until they take the chance to leap toward small, meaningful adventure.
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Author:Fagan, Cary
Summary:Genre: Short storiesAvailable Formats:
Author:Matheson, Mary Lynne
,Massing, Carole
Summary:This book sees interculturalism as a process that promotes mutual learning through discussion and dialogue around diverse viewpoints.
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Author:Pullan, Brandon
Summary:An energetic and engaging investigation into the life and death of legendary climber, paddler, and recluse Billy 'Kayak Bill' Davidson.
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Author:Al-Barbari, Sahbaa
Summary:Sahbaa Al-Barbari's story provides a unique perspective on Palestinian experience before and after the 1948 Nakba.
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Author:Elmeligi, Sarah
Summary:A lavishly illustrated book that explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North America's largest land carnivores by examining the bear-human relationship from the bear's perspective.
Genre: Pets and animals, Illustrated worksAvailable Formats:
Author:Dumont, Dawn
Summary:The hilarious story of an unlikely group of Indigenous dancers who find themselves thrown together on a performance tour of Europe. The Tour is all prepared.
Genre: Canadian fiction, Indigenous materialsAvailable Formats:
Author:Beaty, Georgina
Summary:An edgy, environmental-themed debut exploring the climate crisis and young women on the verge of transformation These hip, thoroughly modern stories introduce us to young women grappling with the c
Genre: Psychological fictionAvailable Formats:
Author:Christmas, Jane
,Torti, Jules
Summary:A rollicking travel memoir that invites the curious, the initiated, and even the skeptics to tag along on the ever-changing landscape of 'The Way'.
Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Travel writingAvailable Formats:
Author:Butcher, Marlis
Summary:An inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada's national parks.
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Author:deJong, Angela
Summary:A collection of personal travel essays that takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride across Africa as seen through the eyes of a solo female backpacker, Angela deJong.
Genre: Essays, Travel writingAvailable Formats:
Author:Howard, Barb
Summary:Ginny Johnson, her husband Martin, and their two kids, Alistair and Ruby, spend a week at Happy Sands Resort every summer. And it's always perfect. Mostly perfect. It could be perfect. Probably.
Genre: Canadian fiction, Literary fictionAvailable Formats:
Author:Egan, Kieran
Summary:Saved from certain death on the Whistler-Vancouver highway after his luxury car malfunctions, Mark Morata feels honour-bound to reward his rescuer, Geoff Pybus, with a token of his undying gratitud
Genre: Thrillers (Fiction)Available Formats:
Author:Paul, Cecil
,Penn, Briony
Summary:The life story of Xenaksiala elder Cecil Paul, also known as Wa'xaid.
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Author:Nugara, Andrew
Summary:The perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada's glittering Rocky Mountains. Snowshoeing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
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Author:Haak, Ruud
,Gerritsen, Resi
Summary:The German Shepherd is the most famous dog breed in the world, renowned for its loyalty, devotion and adaptability.
Genre: Pets and animals, Informational worksAvailable Formats: