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"It can start with a knock on the door one morning.

A collection of essays on women and aging from Canadian legend Sharon Butala In this incisive collection, Sharon Butala reflects on the ways her life has changed as she's grown old.

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.

This book sees interculturalism as a process that promotes mutual learning through discussion and dialogue around diverse viewpoints.

An energetic and engaging investigation into the life and death of legendary climber, paddler, and recluse Billy 'Kayak Bill' Davidson.

Sahbaa Al-Barbari's story provides a unique perspective on Palestinian experience before and after the 1948 Nakba.

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.

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.

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

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'.

An inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada's national parks.

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.

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.

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

The life story of Xenaksiala elder Cecil Paul, also known as Wa'xaid.