Coming Soon 4
Bad Kitty goes to the vet
Bruel, Nick, author, artist
2023
"Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!"-- Provided by publisher.
Breakers of the code
Hunter, Erin, author.
2024
"The time for rain is approaching fast, but before the Great Spirit will let it fall, the animals of Bravelands must grapple with a dangerous new threat. Cast out of his coalition, Stride the cheetah embarks on a perilous mission for the Great Parent, accompanied by a honey badger burdened with a dark and mysterious past. Whisper the water buffalo has been searching desperately for her brother Echo, presumed dead after a terrible fall. Meanwhile, without his guidance, the herd wanders in circles as another headstrong male tries to seize control of the migration. And the hyena now known as Breathstealer finds herself pulled in two directionscourted by the Great Spirit at one moment and other times tempted by the Great Devourer, who sends her compelling visions of power and plenty. The balance of power in Bravelands rests on a knifes edge, and the Great Devourer waits hungrily in the shadows. Will these unlikely heroes be able to restore their home?"--Provided by publisher.
Clive Cussler's The Serpent's Eye : A Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure.
Cussler, Clive.
2024
The latest action-packed thriller featuring tresure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo. Print run 300,000.
Closer together : knowing ourselves, loving each other
Grégoire Trudeau, Sophie, author
2024
As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back. This book is enriched by exclusive interviews with experts as she delves into the science behind brain health and our unique emotional signatures. Drawing on her own mindfulness and yoga practices, Sophie also offers journalling prompts and other tools that will guide readers as they explore these questions in their own lives.
Girl Dinner 75+ Snack Plates and No-Cook Meals.
Nelson, Thomas.
Whether you're a busy woman on the go, a student in need of quick meal solutions, or a food lover who appreciates the art of casual cooking, this book offers a treasure trove of recipes to suit your needs. Learn how to create balanced charcuterie boards that will satisfy your cravings and fuel your lifestyle. Features 75+ delicious recipes for snack plates and bites, Instagram-worthy photography, and quick, easy, and cost-effective meals.
Holmes, Marple and Poe
Patterson, James.
2024
In New York City, three intriguing, smart, and stylish private investigators open Holmes, Marple and Poe Investigations. Who are these detectives with famous names and mysterious, untraceable pasts? Brendan Holmes: a keen, science-minded sleuth with an even keener sense of smell. Margaret Marple: a charming snoop who works best undercover. Auguste Poe: a weapons expert with a weakness for muscle cars and beautiful women. The agency's daring methodology and headline-making solves attract the attention of NYPD Detective Helene Grey. Print run 300,000.
A Is for Amish
Gray, Shelley Shepard.
2024
Siblings Martin, Kelsey, Beth, and Jonny are as different as can be, but they are all longing to reinvent their lives. Raised by their divorced lapsed-Amish father and English mother, they only knew real stability and a sense of family when visiting their Old Order grandparents, Josiah and Sylvia Schrock, in peaceful small-town Millersburg, Ohio. Now the four want to try living with them and joining their faith - much to the Schrocks' surprise. Yet given time and patience - and adhering to their grandparents' unexpectedly challenging rules - the whole family might just find what they're looking for. Print run 65,000.
Knitted baby hats
Rowe, Lynne, author
2023
"Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and quirky hats. So whether you fancy making a simple beanie, a cute panda, fox or bee, a colourful watermelon or strawberry, or a quirky Christmas pudding, this book has it all. Choose from hats with ears, stripes, pompoms, tassels, topknots and more - all the techniques are included. Clear instructions and simple patterns. As babies vary so much in size, each design can be made in three sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months. The yarns recommended are all hypoallergenic, washable and with some elasticity, to help the hats keep their shape. The hats use relatively small amounts of yarn so are ideal for quick, portable projects. Perfect for thoughtful gifts. Hats are a timeless must-have baby item, especially if you have knitted them yourself! This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can even knit on the go!"--Publisher's description.
The Knowing The Enduring Legacy of Residential Schools.
Talaga, Tanya.
2024
It is believed that nearly 20,000 Indigenous children have been lost on Turtle Island. The system, fuelled by Church and state, committed the most heinous of crimes: sexually, physically and emotionally abusing children over decades, many of whom died and were buried on the grounds of the schools. Award-winning Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga retells the history of this country as only she can - through an Indigenous lens, by tracing the life of her great-great grandmother and family as they lived through this government- and Church-sanctioned genocide. Hometown: Toronto, ON. Print run 60,000.
The murder inn
Patterson, James, 1947- author
2024
The Inn at Gloucester is the lone structure on a rocky Massachusetts shoreline. Former Boston police detective Bill Robinson runs the place as a refuge from life's cruel disappointments. When two strangers arrive for a temporary stay among the permanent residents, they're welcomed with no questions asked. There's another new resident in town. A crime boss. And he doesn't like the close watch Robinson and Spears keep over Gloucester. Local criminals are turning up dead. Teaming up with Sheriff Spears and three fearless residents, Robinson begins a risky defense of his town, his chosen family, and his home.
Only the Brave : A Novel.
Steel, Danielle.
2024
As Hitler's rise to power and the violence in her very own town have Sophia Alexander concerned, Sophia becomes increasingly involved in the resistance. Circumstances become increasingly dangerous and personal when Sophia assists her sister's daring escape from Germany. As the political tensions rise and the brutal oppression continues, Sophia is undeterred, risking it all, even her own freedom, as she rises to the challenge of helping those in need - no matter the cost. Print run 100,000.
Playing for Freedom : The Journey of a Young Afghan Girl.
Adiba, Zarifa.
2024
As an Afghan girl, Zarifa Adiba's family is poor, her country mired in conflict. But Zarifa perseveres, nurturing her passion for music despite its "sinful" nature in Afghan culture. At sixteen, she gains admission to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, and at eighteen she becomes the lead violist, conductor, and spokesperson for Zohra, the first all-female orchestra in the Muslim world. Despite Zarifa's accomplishments her future in music demands a reckoning with her life back home. Her so-called bad girl identity puts her at odds with her culture and her family.
Smolder A Stone Barrington Novel.
Woods, Stuart.
Finally enjoying some downtime in Santa Fe, Stone Barrington agrees to attend an art exhibit with a dear friend. There, he encounters an intriguing woman who is on the trail of a ring of art thieves. Always one to please, Stone offers his help. From Santa Fe to Los Angeles, it quickly becomes clear that her investigation has links to Stone - particularly to rare Matilda Stone art, his mother's paintings. And when old grudges come to light, Stone is forced to reckon with a familiar enemy. Stone must act fast before whoever is out to get him finally closes in on him - for good.
Supremacy AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World.
Olson, Parmy.
In November of 2022, a webpage was posted online with a simple text box. It was an AI chatbot called ChatGPT, and was unlike any app people had used before. Behind the scenes, battles for control and prestige between the world's two leading AI firms, OpenAI and DeepMind, who now steers Google's AI efforts, has remained elusive - until now. Tech writer Parmy Olson tells the astonishing story of the battle between these two AI firms, their struggles to use their tech for good, and the hazardous direction they could go as they serve two tech monopolies whose power is unprecedented in history. Print run 75,000.
A Talent for Murder A Novel.
Swanson, Peter.
Martha Ratliff conceded long ago that she'd likely spend her life alone. But then she met Alan. When he asked her to marry him, she said yes. A year in and the marriage was good, except for that strange blood streak on the back of one of his shirts he'd worn to a conference in Denver. Her curiosity turning to suspicion, Martha investigates the cities Alan visited over the past year and uncovers a disturbing pattern - five unsolved cases of murdered women. What Martha uncovers is more perplexing and wicked than she ever could have expected. Author of "The Kind Worth Saving." Print run 100,000.
Taste Buds : A Field Guide to Cooking and Baking with Flowers.
Fotheringham, Nikki.
2024
Many garden-variety flowers are not only lovely to look at, they're also unique additions to any meal. Nikki Fotheringham - gardener, home cook, and forager - grows flowers in the meadow behind her house and turns them into edible products that she sells in her farm store. With over 90 recipes each highlighting the natural flavours of your flowers, all organized in stunning colour-coded chapters. Learn to identify and forage different flowers, from well-known favourites like hibiscus, lavender, peonies, and roses, to unexpected novelties like sumac, cornflowers, cattails, and more. Residence: Warkworth, ON. Print run 10,000.
Unravelling Canada : a knitting odyssey
Olsen, Sylvia, 1955-, author
2021
The author recounts the trip she took across Canada with her partner in order to learn about knitting in this country, stopping in over forty places to conduct workshops and exchange experiences with other knitters.
Wînipêk : Life from the Centre.
Sinclair, Niigaan.
2024
In Niigaan Sinclair's debut collection of stories, observations, and thoughts about Winnipeg, read about the complex history and contributions of this place alongside the radical solutions to injustice and violence found here, presenting solutions for a country that has forgotten principles of treaty and inclusivity. Sinclair uses the story of Winnipeg to illuminate the reality of Indigenous life all over what is called Canada. This is a book that demands change and celebrates those fighting for it, that reminds us of what must be reconciled and holds accountable those who must do the work. Residence: Winnipeg, MB. Print run 15,000.