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"Coleman''s keen observations about her long life make INLAND NAVIGATION BY THE STARS not only an intimate personal memoir but also a work of social history. Her reflections of the times she grew up in are compassionate yet critical and provide a unique and engaging insight into both Coleman herself and the challenges that women in Canada have faced over the last eighty years."-SONJA LARSEN, award-winning author of Red Star TattooFROM THE AUTHOR OF I''LL TELL YOU A SECRETGrowing up in Toronto, Ontario, and North Hatley, Quebec, Anne Coleman was a combination of pre-feminist independent girl and literary dreamer. With literature as her source of information about life she married Frank, a handsome, brilliant Slovenian whose family had lost their famous Grand Hotel Toplice in Bled, northern Yugoslavia, to the Nazis and then to the Communists. He was just the type of man-with-a-troubled-past her reading had demanded she find. The marriage alternated between happiness and darkness, with Frank descending into bouts of alcoholism and depression as a result of his childhood trauma at the hands of the Nazis.After a dramatic escape from the marriage with her two small children, Anne had to start over. She earned a Master''s degree in English from Bishop''s University, and then taught for five years at Miss Edgar''s and Miss Cramp''s School in Montreal and for thirty years at a college in Kamloops, BC, now Thompson Rivers University. Before heading west she was part of the liveliest literary gatherings of the era. Her circle included Hugh MacLennan, Leonard Cohen, Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje.In the 1970s and 1980s Anne''s feminist awakening became a call to arms for women at her college and beyond. And for men too. The male professors who had hitherto reigned unchallenged fought back as best they could with mockery and threats. But Anne struggled to live her feminism fully in her private life. She stayed far too long in a second marriage by going into survival-mode denial and immersing herself in her teaching, students and friends. Her primary solace became the flora and fauna of "Narnia," a 160-acre property south of Kamloops with an old Quebec-style house built during the marriage.One section of her book is titled "How Beauty Makes Things Possible," and her descriptions of nature there and elsewhere in the book, whether of the hills, lake and forests of North Hatley, the top-of-the-world wildness outside Kamloops or the gardens and coastal areas of Victoria, may prove to be among some of the finest in all of Canadian writing.

Finally, the much-anticipated sequel to Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story, which stole the hearts of kids, parents, and teachers everywhere. Now the true story continues. And it includes more than Kippin, the deer, and Kate, the Great Dane who nurtured her when she was a fawn. Because now Kippin always brings her fawns with her on visits from the forest to hang out with Kate -- and to visit Henry the cat and another Great Dane in the family, too. The first book, which School Library Journal called "e;a fine addition to nonfiction collections and useful for themed storytimes on friendships,"e; won the 2013 Blue Spruce Award, the 2013 Shining Willow Award, and the 2013 Colorado Book Award. It was featured on the television programs and stations Animal Planet, National Geographic, PBS Nature, and Good Morning America, and many others.Featuring beautiful full-color photographs by Isobel Springett, who rescued Pippin when she found the fawn without a mother.

In Mercy Immense and Free, Victor Shepherd explores the context of John Wesley''s theology in four dimensions:- intellectual: Wesley''s grounding in Patristics and Anglican theology; - theological: his simultaneous acceptance of and penetration of Reformation theology through his insight that the purpose of justification by faith is the sanctification of believers, the church, and the world;-religious: his pioneering development of systems of accountability and support for Christians forgiven of their sins but longing for release from the habituation of their sins;and social: his communal understanding of holiness as "social holiness."Shepherd also probes:-how Wesley''s theology is uniquely poised to inform a broader and deeper ecumenicism, not only because of his adaptation of Reformation theology but also because of his orientation toward the Eastern Fathers;-the way Wesley''s theology is deep enough to sustain his emphasis on "practical divinity" - theology not based on speculation but to the concrete patterns of the people of God in their engagement with the treachery of their own hearts and the turbulence of the world.

"However deeply we immerse ourselves in Luther, we are no closer to exhausting the riches his mind and thought make available to us." So writes Victor Shepherd in this immensely readable and informative book - which aids in just such an immersion. Shepherd sets the ethos and legacy of Luther''s theology in its theological, religious, and sociopolitical context, tracing Luther''s theological development in chapters on such topics as:-Humanism in the fifteenth century-Freedom in Christ-The Lord''s Supper-Law and Gospel-Church and state-Luther and the Jewish peopleAnd all the while, he keeps a careful eye on the implications of applications of Luther''s thought for Christians and churches today.

ABOUT THE BOOKReal Change is Incremental is a broad-ranging collection of essays by a writer with broad-ranging interests, including magic, philosophy, poetry, comedy, and international development. An exploration of change and ideas through a series of reflections on knowledge, experience, and how we see the world, the book urges intellectual humility, being open to the ideas of others, and meeting the challenge of taking practical action together to change the world moment-by-moment, day-by-day, and generation-by-generation. Real Change Is Incremental is an eloquent plea for all of us citizens of the world to admit what we do not know and sincerely search for truth in what other people may not know that they know. EDITORIAL REVIEWS"Keep thinking, and keep writing . . . you have a deft and enlightened pen."--RICH MOCCIA, University of Guelph"Riveting, inspirational, and entertaining. You''re a born storyteller." --NINA SPENCER, author of Getting Passion Out of Your Profession"David writes like a broken-hearted calculator."--JAY SANKEY, magician, creator, author"Here''s hoping that more people will be infected by Peck''s passion, drive, and purpose of changing the world for the better." --GRACE ATTARD, blogger, speaker, coach, facilitatorABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Peck is a Canadian magician, academic, and writer who is active in the academic, entertainment, and international development sectors. Peck is the Founder of SoChange, a regular contributor to Rabble.ca, and a lecturer at Humber College in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his master''s degree in philosophy from the University of Guelph in 2004. Peck currently manages SoChange, a social enterprise that works alongside members of the non-governmental community in areas such as fundraising, advocacy, and donor relations. In addition to working to raise the capacity of such organizations as Make Poverty History and Asian Outreach, SoChange has spearheaded such events as Why Everything Must Change, which brought together prominent social justice advocates in a conference setting, and the Mosquitoes Suck Tour, which collaborates with UNICEF and aligns with the Canadian initiative Spread the Net managed by Plan Canada to raise funds and awareness for malaria alleviation efforts in Africa.

"e;Dr. Hatanaka's exhaustive research and analysis have resulted in a book that should be an essential tool for those professionals who are assisting our soldiers having difficulties adjusting to life after the stress of service in a war zone. Likewise, soldiers, their families, and their friends experiencing difficulties understanding their own feelings and frustrations would benefit from taking the time to read this practical toolbox of ideas."e;--Lewis MacKenzie, CM, OOnt, MSC and Bar, CD Major-General (Ret'd)Jan Hatanaka, PhD, is the founder of Grief Reconciliation International Inc. Her pragmatic approach to grief and reconciliation is informed by her personal experience; her extensive academic research on the universality of grief and loss; and her in-depth discussions with hundreds of individuals willing to recount their personal stories when faced with significant grief. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Ottawa, a Master's degree in Education and Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto, and a PhD in Theology from the University of Wales.

"Joseph Schaeffer understands, more than anyone else I know, the essence of community and the qualities of character of living community ... The world needs this book."-- Paul Born, author of Deepening Community>The wisdom and experience that are evident on every page of this book flow from Schaeffer's personal, professional, and academic explorations, during which he has asked thousands of people from many ethnic backgrounds, walks of life, and geographic regions, "What would people be like within and with each other in a world you would like to be part of?" In sharing his findings, Schaeffer reveals the five main qualities of character demonstrated by people who create vibrant, cohesive communities -- Genuine Interest, Acknowledgement, Deep Empathy, Altruism, and Mutual Trust -- and investigates the kinds of creative communication that nourish these qualities. ABOUT THE AUTHORJoseph Schaeffer is an author, speaker, consultant, and facilitator. He provides workshops and educational programs through Tamarack Institute and the Forsyth Centre. His previous books are The Stone People: Living Together in a Different World and The Pebble Game: Achieving Creativity in Human Interaction. Joseph has taught at Marlboro College, Royal Roads University, and Conrad Grebel University College. He earned his Master's in English and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Columbia University.

We have always struggled, as human beings. But our struggle today is exacerbated by a gap between the increasingly complicated world we have created and the default ways we think about it. Twenty-first-century challenges are qualitatively different from the ones that generations of our ancestors faced, yet our thinking has not evolved to keep pace. We need to catch up. To make smarter decisions -- as governments, organizations, families and individuals -- we need more sophisticated mental strategies for interpreting and responding to today's complexity. Best-selling author and business leader Ted Cadsby explores the insights of cognitive psychology, anthropology, biology, neuroscience, physics, and philosophy to reveal the gap between how we typically tackle complex problems and what complexity actually requires of us. In an accessible and engaging style, he outlines ways to close the gap -- the strategic mental shifts that increase decision-making effectiveness. The bottom line? We need greater complexity in our thinking to match the increasing complexity in our world, and Cadsby shows us how.

How dare you manage? These words are often on the tip of Nick Forrest's tongue as he consults for CEOs and other senior managers. Why? Because rare is the CEO who has been taught to manage large groups of employees -- indeed, to be accountable for everything, for the entire organization. Now, in this new book, Forrest explores the seven CEO management principles by which CEOs can energize all of their employees to achieve high levels of productivity and outstanding results. The principles are: Create your strategyChoose your organization's functional structureLevel the organizationDefine the workManage your lateral relationshipsBuild the required talentMake it all happen with effective management practices"How Dare You Manage? dares you to do your best with the opportunity you always wanted by making waves, making decisions, and making sense." --CARMINE MARCELLO, President and CEO, Hydro One Networks Inc. "... this book brings simplicity and clarity to the complex issues behind this challenge." --RONALD D. CHARLES, Special Advisor, The Caldwell Partners International "A must read for new and older CEOs alike ..." --RICK HOWES, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dundee Precious Metals Inc. Nick Forrest founded Forrest & Company Limited in 1987, a firm that specializes in executive management coaching and organizational transformation. Before that, he spent twenty-five years in progressively senior line-management and staff roles in food manufacturing and retailing organizations in the UK and in Canada.

Communities around the world are entering a new era of community building.Whether improving economic conditions and reducing poverty, re-energizing citizens and social programs, reducing crime, or revitalizing a troubled neighborhood, they are engaging people from all sectors as never before to work together as equals to improve their quality of life.At the heart of this engagement are community conversations, in which common goals are embraced by a diverse array of people with different backgrounds and needs, and influencers are drawn from multiple sectors, including community organizations, the various levels of government, and businesses big and small. Full of informative and inspiring examples of collaboration, Community Conversations captures the essence of creating such conversations and offers ten practical techniques to host conversations in your community.

"We have applied the concepts of this book to situations very real and very difficult with extremely positive results, improving our organization and making a better place to work and volunteer. "--Andrew Williams, CEO, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. French edition. 272 pp.

Now available in paperback -- Jan Hatanaka's powerful, life-enhancing book on how six people, encountering significant adversity, made a conscious choice to work to build a life of meaning.Using six stories from her casebook as a therapist, Hatanaka explores and illustrates the complex relationships that exist between death and grief and the path that can lead to reconciling that grief.Included in her stories is her own heart-wrenching and dramatic experience following a major health crisis. Hatanaka draws on her personal, clinical, and academic experience as she takes the reader through the Grief Reconciliation Process, describing the actual steps taken by people who manage to build a life of meaning in the face of significant adversity.The Choice is brilliant in its simple, gentle, and profound exploration of the reality of suffering as part of the human experience. It exposes the hope that can be hidden in affliction.The Choice will be of great help to those currently in the grips of personal adversity; the loved ones of those who are suffering; and health-care professionals, including medical practitioners, counsellors, therapists, and spiritual advisors.

Fitness advice for everyone, from couch potatoes just rising out of their lethargy to fitness buffs preparing for the Ironman competition.BPS Books is proud to offer readers a French edition of Living the Good Life, by David Patchell-Evans: a book with more than 750,000 copies in print in English.Patch, as he likes to be called, eats, sleeps, and works fitness. He is a five-time rowing champion and the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs, which he built up from one club in the mid-1980s to its current number of 300 clubs and 750,000 members today.Patch, as he likes to be called, recounts his own personal and business story and gives balanced and inspiring tips on exercise, diet, and life. Patch knows that not everyone is cut out to be an athlete; he shows how good enough can be great for you.David Patchell-Evans is the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs. He is also the founder of the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals.

Back in print! The classic statement by a master coach and writer on what it takes to be a successful leader in times of great change and challenge — a blend of: empathy — showing presence and genuinenessfocus — aligning an employee''s goals with the company''s and leader''s goalsvision — a clear-sighted view of a future that is optimal for all“... an easy read with no ‘consultant speak.’ ”—Robert MacDonald, Vice-President, Consumer Electronics Group, Sony Canada“... provides managers with ... the opportunity to seize the full potential of the organization.”—Eric Sorensen, Vice-President, Adams Brands, Warner-Lambert“... should be read by every manager striving tobecome a genuine leader.”—Michael T. Harrington, Vice-President, Kraft CanadaART HORN is also the author of Beyond Ego: Influential Leadership Starts Within; Face It: Recognizing and Conquering the Hidden Fear That Drives All Conflict at Work; and Skills for Sales Success. He is the founder and president of HORN, a company that influences the skills of people and organizations to transform their results. Numbering among HORN''s more than 500 clients since its inception in 1985 are such companies as Scotiabank, Air New Zealand, Coca Cola, Expedia, Microsoft, IBM, Mercedes-Benz, Unilever, and Walmart. Art Horn lives in Toronto, Canada.

Love at Work foments a revolution for workplaces of every description and in every industry: a revolution in which leaders understand that engaging people's heart trumps engaging their mind. Wilson shows how leaders who love: Believe in their people Pull out their highest good Serve their success Care for their worth Challenge them to stretch When people's felt needs are met, says author Brady Wilson, they release the energy that triggers discretionary effort -- 400% more effort, according to the Corporate Leadership Council. The principles in this cutting-edge book are sure to change the face of the workplace for years to come.