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The path made clear : discovering your life's direction and purpose
Winfrey, Oprah

Oprah Winfrey shares what she sees as a guide for activating your deepest vision of yourself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. Paired with over 100 awe-inspiring photographs, the book's ten chapters are organized to help you recognize the important milestones along the road to self-discovery, laying out what you really need in order to achieve personal contentment, and what life's detours are there to teach us.

The Montessori toddler : a parent's guide to raising a curious and responsible human being
Davies, Simone

Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home. It goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child's guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behaviour without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage.

The science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles
Redvers, Nicole

"Indigenous naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers pairs evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities, addressing modern health problems and medical processes. Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional healing techniques and medicines are often assumed to be archaic, outdated, or unscientific compared to modern Western medicine. Nicole Redvers, a naturopathic physician and member of the Deninu K'ue First Nation, analyzes modern Western medical practices using evidence-informed Indigenous healing practices and traditions from around the world--from sweat lodges and fermented foods to Ayurvedic doshas and meditation. Organized around various sciences, such as physics, genetics, and microbiology, the book explains the connection between traditional medicine and current research around epigenetics and quantum physics, for example, and includes over 600 citations. Redvers, who has traveled and worked with Indigenous groups around the world, shares the knowledge and teachings of health and wellness that have been passed down through the generations, tying this knowledge with current scientific advances. Knowing that the science backs up the traditional practice allows us to have earlier and more specific interventions that integrate age-old techniques with the advances in modern medicine and technology."--

Artisan sourdough : wholesome recipes, organic grains
Lugg, Casper André

No happy endings : a memoir
Purmort, Nora McInerny.

The host of the "Terrible, Thanks for Asking" podcast shares meditative reflections on a catastrophic year marked by the losses of her husband, father, and unborn second child.

Kushner, Inc : greed. ambition. corruption. : the extraordinary story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Ward, Vicky

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are the self-styled Prince and Princess of America. Their swift, gilded rise to extraordinary power in Donald Trump's White House is unprecedented and dangerous. Journalist Vicky Ward digs beneath the myth the couple has created, depicting themselves as the voices of reason in an otherwise crazy presidency, and reveals that Jared and Ivanka are not just the president's chief enablers: They, like him, appear disdainful of rules, laws, and of ethics.

The scar : a personal history of depression and recovery
Cregan, Mary

A graceful and penetrating memoir interweaving the author's descent into depression with a medical and cultural history of this illness.

A mind spread out on the ground
Elliott, Alicia

In an urgent and visceral work that asks essential questions about Native people in North America while drawing on intimate details of her own life and experience with intergenerational trauma, Alicia Elliott offers indispensable insight and understanding to the ongoing legacy of colonialism. In the process, she engages with such wide-ranging topics as race, parenthood, sexuality, love, mental illness, poverty, sexual assault, gentrification, writing and representation.

Four unruly women : stories of incarceration and resistance from Canada's most notorious prison
McCoy, Ted

The essential vegan Instant Pot : fresh and foolproof plant-based recipes for your electric pressure cooker
Morante, Coco

"The best-selling Instant Pot makes cooking delicious meals a snap! But finding vegan recipes that are both inspiring and trustworthy has proven difficult, until now. The Essential Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook presents a collection of quick and easy vegan recipes that cover each meal of the day, offering tried-and-true dishes with a modern twist, such as Black Bean Tamale Casserole, Root Vegetable Tagine with Couscous, African Peanut Stew, Jerk Tofu Wraps, and more. And best of all, they’re all well-tested and authorized by Instant Pot. With beautiful photography and an attractive package, this book is an indulgence for home cooks who live a plant-based lifestyle as well as healthy eaters looking to incorporate more meatless Mondays into their week."--

The Milepost Alaska travel planner 2019 : Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories

"Described as the "quintessential reference" for Alaska travelers, The MILEPOST® offers mile-by-mile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Alberta. Its 700-plus pages detail accommodations, camping, sightseeing, attractions and services, as well as fascinating facts on the history and wildlife of the North. Trip planning help and answers to frequently asked questions are addressed in the Travel Planning section, with features on crossing the border, traveling with pets, the Alaska ferry system, driving conditions, railroads, tours and wildlife. Suggested itineraries are mapped out to help travelers plan their trips."--

The hormone fix : burn fat naturally, boost energy, sleep better, and stop hot flashes, the keto-green way
Cabeca, Anna

"As women approach menopause, many start to experience the physical and emotional indignities of hormonal fluctuation: metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex. Too often, doctors tell us that these discomforts are to be expected and that we will have to wait them out during “the change”; some of us even agree to be unnecessarily medicated. But Dr. Anna Cabeca’s research and experience with thousands of her patients show that there is a fast-acting and nonpharmaceutical way to dramatically and permanently alleviate these symptoms."--

Family survival guide : The best ways for families to prepare, train, pack, and survive everything
Hawke, Mykel

Are you prepared in case disaster strikes? Are your kids? In the Family Survival Guide, veteran adventurers Mykel and Ruth Hawke provide the vital information you and your family need to get through almost any disaster safely. The topics covered are wide-ranging and easy-to-follow. Here, you and your family will learn: How to find, purify, and store water How to construct different types of shelter and the perfect places to build them What to pack and what not to pack in a bugout bag Essential first aid skills How to navigate your way when lost How to build a fire Basic foraging, hunting and outdoor cooking skills And so much more! Filled with expert advice and time-tested tips, Family Survival Guide is an essential handbook

Consumer and debt law : a manual for legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems in British Columbia
Clicklaw

This manual from People's Law School is a problem-solving resource for legal advocates, paralegals and lawyers in British Columbia whose clients are having problems with consumer of debt issues. The manual covers over 45 topics on problems people experience with consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. Each section is organized to help you understand and work through your client's problem. We include sample client problems, explain the relevant law, point out what information you need from your client, and offer suggestions for solving your client's problem.

Oxford atlas of the world
Lye, Keith

"The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. It opens with a fascinating look at world statistics, a six-page special on "Land and Maritime Boudaries," and satellite images of earth, including 8 x 10 stunning new images sourced from NASA's latest Earth Observation Satellite, Landsat 8, launched in 2013. The extraordinarily extensive front matter continues with a "Gazetteer of Nations" that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes. The 48-page "Introduction to World Geography" is beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as climate change, world religions, employment, industry, and a new 2-page feature tourism and travel, including information on air travel and major airports, the importance of tourism to the economy, and tourist earnings and spending. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated for this 25th edition."--Publisher's description.

#IMomSoHard
Hensley, Kristin

In their highly-anticipated first book, the hilarious mom duo explore all the ridiculous stuff you're expected to do to keep multiple humans alive and happy-ish, and celebrates the love for the friends who get you through it.

The science behind tapping : a proven stress management technique for the mind & body
Stapleton, Peta

Emotional Freedom Techniques, or simple EFT, is a powerful way to deal with unresolved issues, transform beliefs, and reprogram yourself for greater happiness and success. Commonly called 'tapping' EFT has been utilized by thousands of people worldwide. In 'The Science Behind Tapping', you'll come away with a deeper understanding of what EFT is and how it can help you.

101 ways to go zero waste
Kellogg, Kathryn

With advice for reducing food waste, recipes for DIY bath products and household cleaners, ideas for zero-waste entertaining and travel, an extensive recycling guide, and resources for advocating for more sustainable practices outside the home, this is an essential handbook for anyone who wants to be their part to protect our planet.

Hunting LeRoux : the inside story of the DEA takedown of a criminal genius and his empire
Shannon, Elaine

"The story of Paul LeRoux, the twisted-genius entrepreneur and cold-blooded killer who brought revolutionary innovation to international crime, and the exclusive inside story of how the DEA's elite, secretive 960 Group brought him down." -- From Amazon.com summary.

F**k plastic : 101 ways to free yourself from plastic and save the world

In this book, discover 101 simple tips and tricks you can use in your everyday life to cut down on single-use plastics and help save the world. -- from back cover

The Kripalu kitchen : nourishing food for body and soul : 125 revitalizing recipes from the popular wellness retreat
Smith, Jeremy Rock

Honoring the wisdom of Ayuvedic healing practices, 'The Kripalu Kitchen' also includes a simple test to determine your personal nutrition profile, or dosha, and every recipe is marked to guide you toward the optimal diet for your type.

He said, she said : lessons, stories, and mistakes from my transgender journey
Lazzarato, Gigi

Today, GIGI Gorgeous is beloved for her critically acclaimed documentary, her outrageous sense of humor, her no-holds-barred honesty, and her glam Hollywood lifestyle. Ten years ago, she was gawky Canadian teen named Gregory. In 'He Said, She Said', Gigi brings us on her personal journey from Gregory to Gigi, going deeper than ever before and exposing her vulnerability behind each struggle and triumph. -- back cover

Basic welding for farm and ranch : essential tools and techniques for repairing and fabricating farm equipment
Galvery, William L.

Mostly plants : 101 delicious flexitarian recipes from the Pollan family
Pollan, Tracy

A flexitarian diet, strikes the balance between flavour and pleasure, and nutrition and sustainability. In 'Mostly Plants', readers will find inventive and unexpected ways to focus on cooking with vegetables. Every recipe can be adapted to almost any dietary need, and the best part many of these dishes can be on the table in thirty-five minutes or less.

The prairie homestead cookbook : simple recipes for heritage cooking in any kitchen
Winger, Jill

"While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages."--

A woman of no importance : the untold story of the American spy who helped win World War II
Purnell, Sonia

Based on new and extensive research, Sonia Purnell has for the first time uncovered the full secret life of Virginia Hall - an astounding and inspiring story of heroism, spycraft, resistance, and personal triumph. -- from front cover

Bake the seasons : sweet and savoury dishes to enjoy throughout the year
DiLonardo, Marcella

Rediscover the simple pleasures of baking with a collection of comforting sweet and savory recipes that celebrates seasonal flavours -- front cover

Renewal : how nature awakens our creativity, compassion, and joy
Edwards, Andrés R.

Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese patchwork quilting patterns : charming quilts, bags, pouches, table runners and more
Kuroha, Shizuko

"Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American tradition with a Japanese sense of color, detail and design. Originally written to bring this beautiful art form to Japanese quilters, this book has brought a fresh eye to patchwork's mainstay patterns in a way that has delighted quilters everywhere. Kuroha's combinations of colors and prints show how balance and flow can be achieved in any project, from the simplest to the most complex, and how to incorporate the beauty of traditional fabrics into patchwork projects. Step-by-step illustrated lessons walk quilters through the hand-piecework process, and even complete novices will learn basics that will carry them from project to project. The book shows you how to create 19 blocks that can be used in various combinations for all kinds of projects. A freestanding pattern sheet takes the labor out of drafting the pieces used to build these blocks." -- Dust jacket.

The Moth presents occasional magic : true stories about defying the impossible
Burns, Catherine

Carefully selected by the creative minds at storytelling phenomenon The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of stories told live, onstage, and without notes, 'Occasional Magic' features voices familiar and new. Storytellers from around the world share times when, in the face of seemingly impossible situations, they found moments of beauty, wonder, and clarity that shed light on their lives and helped them find a path forward.

Dear Scarlet : the story of my postpartum depression
Wong, Teresa

The big book of UFO facts, figures & truth : a comprehensive examination
Spignesi, Stephen J.

'The Big Book of UFO Facts, Figures & Truth' is at one ca valuable reference and an engrossing guide for all those fascinated with unexplained phenomenon.

Iroquois in the West
Barman, Jean

"Iroquois principally from Caughnawaga, today's Kahnawà:ke, were recruited now two centuries ago on a par with Whites to man the large canoes taking trade goods west from nearby Montreal, coming back with animal pelts. While some soon returned home, others stuck with the fur trade, yet others made their lives across the west so far as possible on their own terms. Their stories speak to Indigenous self-determination and self-sufficiency. The book tracks four Iroquois clusters or bands across time, place, and generations. Set down among Montana Flatheads, Iroquois responded to their host's desire for the Catholicism they brought with them from Quebec by four expeditions to St. Louis in search of a Jesuit missionary, who no sooner arrived than lost interest, leaving Iroquois once again to mentor their hosts. The fur trade's economic imbalance impelled a second group, whose words quite remarkably survive as they were spoken, to overturn the status quo to the advantage of employees, they themselves engaging the American west. A third group opted for the Pacific Northwest fur trade, those doing so on the American side of a border put in place in 1846 discovering their long service mattered for naught when they sought to settle among their White counterparts, those in British territory faring somewhat better. Repeatedly lauded in travelers' accounts, a fourth cluster was displaced on their homeland becoming Jasper National Park, again on their new locale an Alberta boom town, yet still today self-identify as Iroquois."--

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