Friesenpress jul 2025 (103 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Beautiful Heartbreaks is a heartfelt tribute to the bittersweet moments of motherhood-the milestones that fill a parent with pride while quietly tugging at the heart. From first words to first steps, from tiny hands wrapped around a finger to the growing independence that follows, this tender book captures the deep love and longing that come with watching a child grow.Told in lyrical, flowing verse, Beautiful Heartbreaks speaks to mothers who cherish every fleeting stage of childhood, finding beauty in the ache of letting go. It's a reminder that while little ones may outgrow their need for bedtime snuggles and hand-held walks, the bond between mother and child is forever.Perfect for bedtime reading or a keepsake gift, this book is a warm embrace for any parent navigating the joy and nostalgia of watching their baby grow. Schad, Tyra (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Eldorado is a dragon who sneezes and lights up like a light bulb when there are strong smells, dust, or nose-tickling feathers. But his friends have stopped inviting him to go places because he ruins their fun by glowing. This makes Eldorado sad. So, he tries to avoid all the things that make him sneeze and glow-even the things he likes! But one day, Eldorado discovers that his gift for lighting up is quite a good thing after all. Jane, Afton (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'My Baby Sister' is told from the perspective of a young child, sharing the true story of a family's preparation for the arrival of a new baby. It explores the excitement leading up to the birth, the arrival itself, and the special moments shared with the newborn. The story emphasizes the joy and responsibility of welcoming a new baby while highlighting the bond between the sisters and the warmth of family life. Thomas, D (illustratore). …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Beautiful Heartbreaks is a heartfelt tribute to the bittersweet moments of motherhood-the milestones that fill a parent with pride while quietly tugging at the heart. From first words to first steps, from tiny hands wrapped around a finger to the growing independence that follows, this tender book captures the deep love and longing that come with watching a child grow.Told in lyrical, flowing verse, Beautiful Heartbreaks speaks to mothers who cherish every fleeting stage of childhood, finding beauty in the ache of letting go. It's a reminder that while little ones may outgrow their need for bedtime snuggles and hand-held walks, the bond between mother and child is forever.Perfect for bedtime reading or a keepsake gift, this book is a warm embrace for any parent navigating the joy and nostalgia of watching their baby grow. Schad, Tyra (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The city of Atarah rests on Vancouver Island and is a hub for the unexplained. Here, invasive blackberry brambles immediately regrow when cut, an expansive web of tunnels extends kilometres below the city, and twenty-five-year-old Rebecca Border is haunted by trauma and hunted by a demon in the shape of a bird. Narrowly escaping an attack from this Demon in Bird's Clothing, Rebecca is saved by the vampire Alexis-who, Rebecca can't help but notice, is as stunning as she is powerful.Alexis warns Rebecca of a looming vampiric threat, one Alexis has hunted since the Crusades and that is a danger to not only Atarah, but the entire world. Thrust into a battle she never asked for with monsters beyond her comprehension, Rebecca is set on a path that will lead her to not only confront her past but also discover the unexpected connections between her Indigenous heritage and the history of the vampires. Together, she and Alexis might just stand a chance of emerging from the coming war and their traumatic lives in one piece.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In today's Canadian society, our expectations of work are changing and our workplaces need to adapt. This book will help you understand your role as a change agent and answer the question 'How can I best contribute to transforming my workplace to work better for everyone ' While we are all at different places on our journey to understand, support, and take action towards Truth and Reconciliation and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplaces, we all have a role to play. This book will help you define your role in transforming workplace culture and, importantly, understand the nuances of culture change in the context of Canadian workplaces. Active Allyship provides practical, evidence-based solutions to establish an allyship practice intended to advance positive change in workplaces and transform your workplace culture to attract and sustain a diverse workforce-one that is representative of Canadian society. The practical strategies offered in Active Allyship are brought to life through the stories of eight active allies: Bai Bintou Kaira, Jessica Vandenberghe, Kim Hanson, Leanne Holtvogt, Philippe Lepage, Rob Jackson, and Susan Lomas, and Stryker Calvez.Thank you for joining us on your journey to allyship.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Petra, daughter of Pete, has spent her entire life in the safety of the Mountain Realm she calls home. Raised in the warm darkness of her father's homefire den, her eyes have never seen the light of day. Petra has never known her mother; still, she is happy with her role and eager to begin an apprenticeship as a leather worker in the coming season. But something is not right in the Realm; food is becoming scarce, education is failing, and the ancient religion that has held her society together for hundreds of years is nearly forgotten. When a mysterious old woman approaches Petra and offers her the chance to save her community, Petra sets off into the brightness of the outside world, unsure of what or who she will discover.After a grueling journey, Petra finds herself at an All-Peoples camp, where people of all backgrounds come together to learn about each other's cultures. Among the scaly, furry, gilled, and fish-tailed campers, Petra stands out as the only Mountain-dweller - or Rocky - in attendance, though there is another who attracts plenty of attention, too. Gabriel, with his enormous, feathered wings and flight suit that hides the true colour of his skin has more secrets than Petra could have ever imagined - secrets that will change her life forever.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A pair of brutal murders shatters the uneasy peace of the tiny town of Conawalki, Ontario, threatening to rip the community apart. For years, the residents have struggled to rebuild their lives and their community's identity after the town was uprooted and moved in the late 1950s to make way for the St. Lawrence Seaway. Now, as shocking secrets begin to surface, it becomes clear that Conawalki is more than just a town in search of an identity; it's a place built on hidden truths and unspoken fears. At the heart of the turmoil are the 'Three Smart Boys'-Mark, Seb, and Flix-teenage friends and bandmates navigating their own identity crisis. As they chase their dreams and grapple with the town's unraveling mysteries, they become entangled in a web of murder, blackmail, betrayal, and a brush with death that will change them forever. In a town where the past refuses to stay buried, the boys must uncover who they really are before the deception that blankets their community like a looming shadow destroys everything they hold dear.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Suddenly, here I am with most of my life in the rear-view mirror and not much road left ahead. I am wondering-ok, 'What's it all about, Alfie ' This is an attempt to answer that question and to leave something behind that might be of some use.At the age of seventy-eight, Trevor Shaw, a husband, father, and grandfather; an accountant; an auditor; a manager; a teacher; an artist; a photographer; and a student in the martial arts of Wing Chun and Tai Chi, reflects on life. From the personal to the political, from the micro to the macro, he discusses what he's learned throughout his life and what he thinks of where we're headed next. After a long life well lived, he offers wit and wisdom for some grounding in the escalating chaos of today's world, along with what is needed for an individual to cope and for making the world a better place. Delivered in a highly readable, warm, sharply-communicated style with a voice that's pleasant to encounter and a point of view that's always thought provoking, Reflections is often not only helpful on a personal level but includes some highly cogent, well-informed, and incisive reflections on life in general, along with a frank analysis about where we're headed next.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Planning, praying, and pursuing. These are the three Ps that Lorna Parsons Mc.Hargh found instrumental on her journey. Her desire as you read this book is that you will be motivated and encouraged to incorporate these practical principles into your own life.In this candid memoir, Lorna shares her personal experiences, aspirations, and unwavering trust in God through the years. Her story begins in Jamaica, where she grew up in the rural community of Mulgrave in the 1950s and '60s. She offers vivid insight into the country's history, twentieth-century customs, family life and values, cuisine, celebrations, culture, religion, music, and more.After finishing teachers' college at Bethlehem Teachers College, in Malvern, St. Elizabeth and working in schools on the island for several years, Lorna's tale moves across the ocean to Canada, where she furthers her education at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia) in Montreal and meets her future husband on a visit to Toronto.At the heart of the narrative is her strong Christian upbringing that shaped her decisions and determination as well as inspirational Bible quotes, poems, and spiritual references to God's goodness and how He provides for each one of us on our journey here on Earth.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Know your brain so you can keep learning, growing, and finding success!Everyone has a brain. This is the instructional user manual that everyone should have. It shows how to use your brain. It teaches you about your brain's major processes and how best to use your brain to reach your goals.Know Your Brain walks you through the brain's major processes and gives you real-life examples of people who have successfully used those processes to solve a problem or be creative. Learn about the PEACE acronym: - Planning- Energizing- Alternating Cognition- EnquiringThen, apply this information to get your brain to help you reach your goals.Learning about the brain doesn't have to be hard! It's an important part of understanding yourself. This book will teach you about: major brain structures, major brain processes, some large-scale brain networks, and some neurotransmitters.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Amid the upheaval of two world wars, three individuals found themselves at the heart of Poland's struggle for survival. Their extraordinary stories, shaped by war, resistance, and resilience, offer a deeply personal perspective on Poland's complex and often tragic past.The Soldier-A fifteen-year-old boy from Prussian-occupied Poland fights on the brutal Eastern Front of World War I before joining his nation's battle for independence. As Poland emerges from the ashes of war, he is swept into the chaos of revolution, border wars, and the fragile rebirth of a nation. The Spy-A daring Polish intelligence officer orchestrates a high-stakes espionage network, earning the distinction of being named 'the most dangerous Pole alive' by Heinrich Himmler. In an unlikely alliance with the Japanese, his covert operations place him at the centre of Poland's desperate fight against Nazi occupation.The Orphan-A young girl and her family are torn from their home at the start of World War II and deported to a forced labour camp in the Soviet Union. When Stalin joins forces with the Western Allies, the Poles who survived are set free. Orphaned and alone, she faces a harsh sentence in a Soviet detention centre for stealing a handful of biscuits. Meanwhile, her siblings embark on an extraordinary odyssey, first as guests of a maharaja in India and then to a Polish refugee camp nestled in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.Woven into the broader historical context, these moving narratives reveal aspects of Poland's wartime history that are unfamiliar to most Western readers, shedding light on the high price paid by the Polish people before, during, and after these conflicts ended.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It is not hard to see the deterioration of marriages in society today, and many couples are seeking resources and wisdom to help them form a union that will withstand the challenges and trials we all face in a broken world. In My Marriage - Your Marriage - Whose Marriage Ti Bi explores the biblical principles that provide a basis for all marriages, particularly Christian ones, as he offers solid biblical foundations that can stand against the storms of life. Viewed as a symbol of Christ's relationship with the Church, the marriage bond should be unbreakable, and the God-ordained plan of mutual love, respect, and submission is the surest path to a strong marriage and home. Mr. Ti Bi addresses both husbands and wives, focusing on their unique roles in the relationship, identifying some of the main challenges couples face by providing solid directives with core biblical principles, thereby guiding readers toward a godly vision for their marriages.Rich in scriptural examples with references and practical advice, My Marriage - Your Marriage - Whose Marriage serves as a thought-provoking resource for married couples and those planning to be married, by providing a solid framework rooted in faith which is very relevant to today's challenges of building a family in the twenty-first century.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection, renowned career outdoor educator, presenter and climate activist Grant Linney inspires us to connect deeply with the natural world. Through a wide array of personal stories, he shows that repeated experience in nature fill us with insight as well as feelings of kinship and joy. In doing so, we become more motivated to understand and act upon our multiple and pressing global environmental crises. Schultz, Paul; Ahmad, Kainat (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'In no time, I was soaked and so scared I was shaking. I couldn't believe I was in the middle of the thunder cloud. It grew very dark, almost like nighttime. Clouds swirled all around me with high winds. I hugged the boulder to keep the winds from blowing me off the mountain. My heart pounded as though it were going to burst.Lightning continued to flash. Loose rocks rolled by me, and little streams of rushing water threatened to cause a minor landslide. I prayed the boulder I was hugging would stay put.'It's 1968 and twenty-year-old Wayne is looking for a little summer romance and some real adventure before he buckles down for a hard school year in the fall. And when he gets a summer job at gorgeous Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, he can hardly believe his luck. There are stunning mountains to climb, pretty girls in abundance, and loads of fun things to do with all the other young people working there. Along with scaling some of Maligne Lake's impressive peaks, an ambitious activity that on one foolhardy excursion almost costs him his life, Wayne's got big things he wants to do before he settles down. He has no intention at all of getting seriously involved with any girl. But man plans and God laughs, as the saying goes, and when Wayne gets romantically entangled with lovely, spirited, sweet Eileen, his personal agenda begins to go seriously astray.Set in a more innocent time, amidst stunning vistas, sixties pop music, and twenty-something angst, That Summer in Jasper Park teaches us that once true love comes into the picture our best-laid plans can go completely awry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 1980, Cari Forteath and her husband George welcomed their first child, Harris, into the world. They instantly fell in love with their son, whose first few months were peaceful. Soon, though, Cari and George recognized that Harris wasn't hitting the developmental markers for his age. It was five years before Harris was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic disorder that was little-known at the time.Armed with newfound knowledge, Cari and George helped Harris grow and thrive. Today, Harris is an inspiration to his community, from his place on the local hockey team to his job at Canadian Tire. He is proof that someone with disabilities can contribute and make a difference to others and the world around him.Harris and Me is both a family memoir and a support guide to help others whose children are living with disabilities. The book chronicles the family's four decades 'living with Fragile X,' with hilarious and heart-warming anecdotes from Harris' first steps to his more independent adulthood. The book helps parents gain a better understanding of the challenges and joys ahead and reminds us never to give up on our children - or on ourselves.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Every year Christians around the world celebrate the season of Lent. It is the period of the year to commemorate the culmination of the Mission of the Messiah. To rethink His sacrificial suffering, trial and death on Calvary Cross for the redemption of the world; and for personal spiritual reflection.The authors, Charles and Comfort Minor, have ably grabbed the attention of readers to engage them in the conversation of who the characters and accomplices in the plot to inflict suffering and death on Jesus were and what all of that mean for us today.This book is a good study guide for Lent and particularly the Passion or Holy Week.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Zena James has spent her life running-from a father who betrayed her in the cruellest ways and the shadows of her painful past. But when she stumbles upon a gritty boxing gym and its compassionate owner, Matt, she finds more than a place to hide-she finds a family. With every punch she throws, Zena grows stronger, reclaiming her power and voice.Then, just as she is celebrating her first hard-earned victory in the ring, a chilling threat shatters her newfound peace. A shadowy figure knows her secret and threatens to expose her location to the man she fears most . . . unless she pays a steep price. Determined to fight back, Zena enrolls in university to study hacking and hunt down the person pulling the strings. Along the way, she meets many people, including tough and mysterious Veronica, whose own dark secret brings their stories crashing together in unexpected ways.When Zena's father's message lands like a blow, promising his return and wrath, she must decide: keep running or stand her ground. With the unshakable support of her gym family and friends, she prepares for her most dangerous fight yet-the fight for her freedom and future. Will Zena uncover her blackmailer before time runs out Can she stop her father once and for all This gripping tale of resilience, trust, and triumph will leave you breathless. Knock Out is an empowering rollercoaster ride for anyone ready to find the strength to face their own battles. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - France has dominated the wine industry for centuries, but the bouquet is fading.The small, old-world, family-owned vineyards in France are struggling to survive, pressed by the sophisticated know-how and slick marketing techniques of their huge, new-world competitors. Many of these competitors have larger estates, bigger budgets, and products that are winning gold medals and international press.Count Pierre de Beaufremont has inherited an ancient and distinguished family vineyard, Château Cluny, in Burgundy. He is jealous of his largest American competitor, who doesn't respect the long-cherished traditions of the old world but enjoys international acclaim. Resenting his competitor's success and envying it, he orchestrates a devastating blow.The count hires a professional saboteur to strike a blow at his competition that will ruin their reputation, cost them millions in lost revenues, and alarm the entire California wine industry.A private investigator finds himself embroiled in murder and mayhem in a race against the clock to expose the count's plot before the cork is out of the bottle and a global industry is seriously disrupted.Your next glass may be your last gasp.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The sleepy village of St. Mark's, on the Bay of Fundy, groans as the storm of the century roars through leaving driftwood, ripped up seaweed and a female corpse on the beach. Accident or murder As a newcomer, Constable Laura West treads carefully among the villagers to unravel the young woman's story. Suspects abound as she investigates the homicide in Toronto and New Brunswick, relying on modern forensics and good old-fashioned police work. She is aided by her St. Mark's book club friends who have deep roots in the community that help reveal its secrets.Emotions run high as the investigation narrows the suspect list ending in a dramatic finale.This crime novel will appeal to those who enjoy cozy mysteries and police procedurals with a side dish of psychology.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Recent technological advances in basic and clinical sciences have created more opportunities than ever for those with advanced degrees to flourish in industry. But after years in labs, classrooms, hospitals or clinics, you might question if you have the necessary skills to succeed beyond academia. What does it take, and where do you start Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry is the ultimate guide on how to leverage your skills and education to find a competitive career in the health innovation sector. Drawing from their experiences, authors Pinay Kainth, PhD, and Guido Filler, MD, PhD, make career planning easy and approachable. Their roadmap to navigate shifting careers is rooted in research on human behavior and influence as well as advice from other professionals who've successfully made the leap from academia to industry. In this book, you'll learn how to: 1. Find your purpose 2. Build a strong network 3. Craft a compelling, concise resume 4. Ace your job interviews 5. Draw upon transferrable skills 6. Contribute to a positive workplace cultureNo matter what stage you're at in your career, Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry gives you the tools and insights to launch a fulfilling career in industry. With this comprehensive guide, changing careers has never been easier.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - My poetry wants to speak to more life experienced readers who are interested in exploring more deeply various facets of life. The poems are introspective glimpses into my contemplations on various issues of life often expressed in a thought provoking manner with an emphasis on personal responsibility. Life is a gift given that needs to be returned multiplied.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - L'Association des centres de la petite enfance francophones de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard (ACPEFÎPÉ) en partenariat avec Lynn Gaudet, auteure et illustratrice, ont collaborée sur ce premier livre 'Les aventures du petit hibou acadien - Acadicus - La grosse vague'. Ce livre, premier d'une série, est en partie fictif et raconte l'histoire simplifiée de la déportation des Acadiens pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire et scolaire.Acadicus et son grand ami Wajiga, le corbeau Mi'kmaq, partagent des aventures pleines de défis et de joie, tout en célébrant l'identité culturelle de chacun.En plus, pour aider les éducateurs/éducatrices et les parents à mieux connaître les traditions et la culture acadienne, l'association a inclus un lexique acadien, des ressources et des activités supplémentaires à la fin du livre.Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce aux contributions de Patrimoine canadien et de l'ACPEFÎPÉ.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The city of Atarah rests on Vancouver Island and is a hub for the unexplained. Here, invasive blackberry brambles immediately regrow when cut, an expansive web of tunnels extends kilometres below the city, and twenty-five-year-old Rebecca Border is haunted by trauma and hunted by a demon in the shape of a bird. Narrowly escaping an attack from this Demon in Bird's Clothing, Rebecca is saved by the vampire Alexis-who, Rebecca can't help but notice, is as stunning as she is powerful.Alexis warns Rebecca of a looming vampiric threat, one Alexis has hunted since the Crusades and that is a danger to not only Atarah, but the entire world. Thrust into a battle she never asked for with monsters beyond her comprehension, Rebecca is set on a path that will lead her to not only confront her past but also discover the unexpected connections between her Indigenous heritage and the history of the vampires. Together, she and Alexis might just stand a chance of emerging from the coming war and their traumatic lives in one piece.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - They said it would power the future.But behind closed doors, it was always a weapon.In a world still haunted by the scars of war, a revolutionary energy project promises to reshape civilization. Clean, limitless, and on the verge of success, it should be humanity's greatest triumph. But in the shadows, powerful forces are already rewriting its purpose-into something far more dangerous.As trust breaks down and surveillance tightens, those closest to the project begin to question who they're really working for-and what happens if they refuse to fall in line.Spanning science, secrecy, and the silent machinery of control, Echoes of Sabotage - Fracture is the first book in a gripping sci-fi trilogy about what happens when progress is compromised, and the cost of doing the right thing is everything.Some discoveries are too powerful to be controlled.Some truths are too dangerous to stay buried.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The year is 2104.Nearly thirty years ago, the wealthy and powerful escaped a dying Earth, fleeing to Command One, a vast space station drifting through the stars in search of a new home. Over the years, ships returned to collect those deemed worthy. Now only one final ship remains. It is humanity's last chance to leave a collapsing planet behind.Sam Powell, his wife Mel, daughter Iris, and mother Carla have survived in isolation in the Colorado wilderness. But when they intercept a transmission about the final departure from New York, they know this is their only chance to escape.The journey across a broken America will push them to their limits. Ruthless survivors, violent cults, mutated wildlife, and the unforgiving Earth itself stand in their way. Every step threatens their lives and tests the bonds that hold them together.Set in the universe of Euphoria (2022, Ukiyoto), Serenity reveals the story of those left behind. Where Euphoria explored humanity's future among the stars, Serenity is a raw, gripping portrait of survival on the planet they abandoned.Because freedom is never promised. And survival always comes at a price.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Petra, daughter of Pete, has spent her entire life in the safety of the Mountain Realm she calls home. Raised in the warm darkness of her father's homefire den, her eyes have never seen the light of day. Petra has never known her mother; still, she is happy with her role and eager to begin an apprenticeship as a leather worker in the coming season. But something is not right in the Realm; food is becoming scarce, education is failing, and the ancient religion that has held her society together for hundreds of years is nearly forgotten. When a mysterious old woman approaches Petra and offers her the chance to save her community, Petra sets off into the brightness of the outside world, unsure of what or who she will discover.After a grueling journey, Petra finds herself at an All-Peoples camp, where people of all backgrounds come together to learn about each other's cultures. Among the scaly, furry, gilled, and fish-tailed campers, Petra stands out as the only Mountain-dweller - or Rocky - in attendance, though there is another who attracts plenty of attention, too. Gabriel, with his enormous, feathered wings and flight suit that hides the true colour of his skin has more secrets than Petra could have ever imagined - secrets that will change her life forever.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Recent technological advances in basic and clinical sciences have created more opportunities than ever for those with advanced degrees to flourish in industry. But after years in labs, classrooms, hospitals or clinics, you might question if you have the necessary skills to succeed beyond academia. What does it take, and where do you start Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry is the ultimate guide on how to leverage your skills and education to find a competitive career in the health innovation sector. Drawing from their experiences, authors Pinay Kainth, PhD, and Guido Filler, MD, PhD, make career planning easy and approachable. Their roadmap to navigate shifting careers is rooted in research on human behavior and influence as well as advice from other professionals who've successfully made the leap from academia to industry. In this book, you'll learn how to: 1. Find your purpose 2. Build a strong network 3. Craft a compelling, concise resume 4. Ace your job interviews 5. Draw upon transferrable skills 6. Contribute to a positive workplace cultureNo matter what stage you're at in your career, Making a Successful Transition from Academia to Industry gives you the tools and insights to launch a fulfilling career in industry. With this comprehensive guide, changing careers has never been easier.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Once at the top of her field, investigative reporter Amelia Collins has been struggling with the loss of her father. When her story exposing political corruption at the highest level is shelved, her temper erupts, putting her career in jeopardy at a moment when a rival is poised to take her place. As she deals with the fallout, she's given a chance to run for federal politics. With just one weekend to decide on the course of her future, Amelia looks to her mother for guidance only to discover, before his death, her father left her a mystery to solve. A century earlier, her great-aunt walked away from a similar political opportunity despite encouragement from one of Canada's best-known suffragists.As Amelia digs through family archives to find out why Great-Aunt Frankie abandoned her political dream, she uncovers a web of violence, sudden disappearances and a mysterious fire that destroyed the Canadian parliament buildings. No Secrets Among Sisters is a work of historical fiction set in Toronto in both World War I and current day; it highlights women's continuing struggle for equality, representation and fair treatment in political spheres.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In a year when PEI was navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and preparing to host the Canada Winter Games, Randy Burrows captures the essence of family life with wit and heart. The Top Two Per Cent chronicles 2023-a remarkable period of resilience and transformation as the Island emerges from the pandemic to redefine its community spirit.Drawing on a style reminiscent of Stephen Leacock, Randy invites readers into his world, where everyday moments become unconventional tales in his year-end newsletter. From the triumphs and tribulations of raising teenagers to the excitement of competitive fencing, Randy's storytelling is filled with laughter, love, and relatable reflections on the challenges of family life.Join him as he recounts the highs and lows of the Burrows family, navigating the complexities of school, sports, and the unique circumstances surrounding life in PEI in 2023. With an open heart and playful energy, Randy reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, joy can be found in the mundane while connection can be forged through shared experiences.Perfect for fans of humorous memoirs, The Top Two Per Cent offers a heartfelt tribute to the strength of family and community during a truly unique time on PEI-where every story is a testament to resilience, laughter, and togetherness.…