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"e;Lynne Golding knows how to tell a story. With yarns she gathered at her great aunt's knee, she has woven a compelling story that harkens back to a time of pre-war innocence in a town I've always been proud to call my own."e; Former Premier the Honorable William G. DavisIn the year 1907, all of Brampton is present at the sod-turning ceremony for the Carnegie Library. At the end of the event, the crowd rises as one to walk to the Presbyterian Church for a consecration service... Everyone except Jessie Stephens and her family. Her father will not allow them to enter the Presbyterian Church. No one will tell young Jessie the reason, but she learns that it has something to do with her grandfather Jesse Brady, who built it. As she seeks to solve that mystery over many years, Jessie slowly begins to learn the history of the town in which she lives. Her tales of everyday life in small town Ontario combine to craft a vivid portrait of a life and a family that are, upon closer inspection, anything but ordinary.

Are you a Belieber? Step inside the Justin Bieber museum exhibit in Stratford with Justin Bieber: Steps to Stardom. This visual journey through the exhibit and the life of Justin Bieber tells the story of his rise from busking on the steps of local theatres to performing at the largest and most well-known venues in the world.This book brings the museum to you, featuring 100 colour photos of some of the most iconic exhibit items, along with exclusive insights from Stratford Perth Museum general manager John Kastner. Read the never-before-revealed tales of the treasured display items, the story behind the creation of the exhibit itself, and the journeys of fans who have travelled from all over the globe to visit this homage to an icon. Justin Bieber: Steps to Stardom is a must-have collector's item for Beliebers all over the world.

A Toronto Star and Globe and MailBestseller! On an August afternoon in 1914, the Stephens family acknowledged what most Canadians knew: Canada was at war. They acknowledged it without knowing the innocence they would lose; the beleaguered state they would assume. Welcome to the world of Jessie Stephens, an inquisitive girl about to become a modern woman; her brother who vied for the Mann Cup in Vancouver and military victory in Greece; her sister whose chance for love was put asunder by bigotry.Written by the great-niece of the real-life Jessie, The Beleaguered follows the Stephens family at home in Brampton, to the war effort far beyond.

Vengeful Mother Earth has finally decided to fight back against the humans who, under the power of a dark curse, have been abusing her for centuries.

Eric has his family back; not everyone was so lucky. The Bakkers owe their lives to the mysterious Williams, and will do anything necessary to help him survive. With a trail of destruction spanning multiple continents behind him, the authorities are after Eric. His friends have his back, but fast thinking and cool tech only go so far. Eric will need one final push to save Williams before the deadly Vidi bring an end to all things. Deep inside a mountain far to the north, he will find out which myths and legends are true, and which are just stories.

In engaging prose as smooth and colourful as her Juno-nominated melodies, Dayna Manning’s memoir provides a window into the world of her songwriting. In Many Moons, Manning depicts her collaborations with Canadian legends such as Burton Cummings, Chris Hadfield, and William Lishman, providing readers with an intimate view of a musician''s life and up-close encounters with some of Canada’s greatest personalities. Manning’s charming debut memoir is a fascinating read, spanning Canada itself as well as a three-decade career in an ever-changing music business.

What kind of caregiver are you? The Doormat? The Fighter? The Judge? What if you knew which style would be best for your own health and the health of your loved one? It is THAT important to decide now... on the way IN to the caregiving journey, one that often begins abruptly. Lise Leblanc carefully constructs a step by step, easy to absorb plan for working through the illness of a loved one. As a therapist she has seen the exhaustion and devastation this honourable role can cause, and she has also experienced caregiving first-hand in her own life. When she was a caregiver for her grandmother, Lise didn''t know the things she knows now: who and how to ask for help, where and what to do when you run out of energy, love, and time, and especially when and how to take a break. Lise lived through her own journey and she chronicles how you can avoid the same mistakes as she writes in Wish I Knew: Conscious Caregivers Guide. Here are: concrete examples, self assessment quizzes real-life stories, practical but quick exercises, insights and strategies. Wish I Knew: Conscious Caregivers Guide will provide the help you need to tackle the caregiving role and achieve optimum wellness for yourself and your loved one. This book is the ideal companion to other books in the "Wish I Knew" series.

Caregiving can be lonely, no matter what stage you’re at. Millions of people worldwide struggle with caring for loved ones while still trying to care for themselves. You don’t need to learn about caregiving all on your own. In Caregiving Insights, author Lise Leblanc has compiled brief stories and lessons from experts in the field and people just like you who have been caregivers themselves.Focusing on what other caregivers have learned, from setting boundaries and self care to being vulnerable and taking time to listen, the short stories in Caregiving Insights offer gentle advice from a trusted friend who has been there. Each story shines a light on just one facet of the process, so you can return to this book when your story begins to coincide.

Stratford for All Seasons, Theatre & Arts, shares the immensity and diversity of the theatre and arts scene in Stratford, Ontario. It is extraordinary to have culture of this magnitude in a city with a population of approximately 32,000. Many of the 500,000 annual visitors to the city who attend the Stratford Festival, as well as many busy Stratfordites, are not aware of the countless cultural events available to them year-round. Stratford is not your pop-up tourist town. This quiet, scenic city in a rural setting has remained true to its roots even though thousands of people visit each year from around the world. Ever since the days of early settlement in the 1830s, Stratford has been a place where forward-thinking citizens seized opportunities to benefit their community. This book is about the cultural happenings in Stratford that will make you say, Wow.

Stratford For All Seasons, Secrets & Surprises, is loaded with magical and little-known stories about Stratford, Ontario. This quiet, scenic city in a rural setting has managed to stay true to its roots even though thousands of people visit each year from around the world. Many of the 500,000 annual visitors to this city of approximately 32,000 are not aware of the fun facts and history that make this corner of the universe unlike all the others. Stratford is not your pop-up tourist town. This book is about the things you can do, see, and discover in Stratford that will make you say, Really?

None of us want to experience the loss of a loved one, but the sad reality is we've all experienced it, and it is certain that grief will come knocking many times throughout our lives. A psychotherapist for more than twenty years, Lise Leblanc has learned that we are rarely fully prepared for a loved one's death or our reaction to it. Like so many others, you may not know how to deal with the emotions, communication problems, and other complexities that arise in times of grief and loss. Although this book cannot take your suffering away, Conscious Grief & Loss Guide will provide you with deep insights and effective strategies. It will answer many of your questions while guiding you to achieve an optimum state of wellness throughout your grief journey.Lise carefully constructs a step-by-step, profound yet practical approach to help you understand your grief, assess your mental and emotional state, recognize your self-care needs, find helpful resources, and communicate productively during highly emotional and painful times. This book includes:-concrete examples-real-life stories-useful exercises-reflective questions-insights and strategiesYou may never be able to embrace grief with open arms, but perhaps you can learn to accept it as a necessary part of having the gift of loving someone who makes saying goodbye so difficult. This book is the ideal companion to other books in the Wish I Knew series.

Practical Solutions and Information to Help You Make the Best Eldercare Decisions Providing eldercare while working and managing a busy home life is a recipe for burnout and is the worst situation in which to make thoughtful, informed decisions that have significant impact on the quality of life of an aging parent. The Complete Guide for Family Caregivers, written by one of Canada s foremost experts on eldercare, provides the advice people need to make smart decisions, both with and for their loved ones, including housing, finances, medical needs, independence, mobility, legal and estate planning. This book provides not only practical advice but also discusses the various situations that may confront you and provides real, actionable information and sources to help you along the way in your eldercare journey.

After such an event, people are usually keen to move on with their lives. They want to get over it as quickly as possible, but if you are suffering from PTSD, you haven't been able to. Things are getting worse, not better, and the people in your life may not understand what you're going through. They may imply that you're faking, exaggerating, or just need to think more positively. You may even have heard, "e;It's all in your head."e; This can be very frustrating as you find yourself fighting what seems to be a losing battle against the persistent, debilitating, and unpredictable "e;enemy"e; within your own mind. If you are suffering from PTSD, you may be at a loss on what to do and how to cope. But don t despair. There is hope. A therapist for over twenty years, Lise Leblanc has learned that the first step in recovering from any illness is facing it. Lise has constructed this step-by-step, practical guide to help you understand your illness, manage your symptoms, and learn effective strategies to cope with the daily challenges and realities of PTSD. Through relatable and real-life stories, useful exercises, and reflective questions, the Mental Health Recovery: PTSD Guide will answer many of your questions while guiding you to achieve an optimum state of wellness.

Winning The Upper Hand means to gain an advantage or control over a person or situation. The purpose of this book is not to put you in a winning position over another person. (Plot twist.) It's to give you The Upper Hand over yourself. This book gives you the tools you need to deal with the adversities you currently face and those you haven t faced yet. It all comes down to changing your mindset so you can consistently "e;win the moment in the moment."e; This book has the power to change your life. Spoiler: Things are about to get uncomfortable.