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"Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about gravity, space and time. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Einstein's radical idea - the theory of special and general relativity - for a new generation of inquisitive readers. Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language"--Amazon.com.

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All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and refreshing approach to understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD. Following the style of the award-winning All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse. This delightful book combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered 'different'.

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Full of real life stories, Jennifer Harvey shows how vital it is for white people to engage in and with our families, through our social networks, in our neighbourhoods, and at our jobs to make antiracism a daily living commitment. Dr. Harvey explains why we white people struggle with knowing what to do about racism, and explores the significance of emotions like grief and anger in really reckoning with the transformation and change needed in our communities to become the partners in justice that Black communities and other communities of colour need and deserve.

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"An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end of life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door. In the mid-1400s, an unnamed Catholic monk composed a popular self-help book called Ars Moriendi, or The Art of Dying. Written in Latin, this medieval death manual taught people how to navigate the trials of the deathbed, using simple rituals of repentance, reassurance, and letting go. Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Katy Butler argues that we have lost touch with the "art of dying" as practiced by our ancestors, yet we still hunger for rites of passage, and a sense of the sacred, especially in the important life transitions of aging and dying. Butler has lectured at medical schools, and spoken with community and caregiving organizations across the country. Here she reveals what she has learned about dying in America today--and how to have a better end of life. We are coping with a medical system in disarray, in its approach to people who are aging, dying, or chronically ill. Butler argues that it's not about living as long as possible, it's about living as well as possible. Not only does our current system poorly serve our medical needs, it also crowds out any sense of the sacred. It's time to restore a sense of honor, and through exploring the stages of later life, sharing "good death" stories, as well as offering practical takeaways, The Art of Dying Well illuminates a path to a better end of life"-- Provided by publisher.

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Meet the amazing Carey Price! Montreal fans love their seven-time All-Star and so will you, after reading his incredible story! Born in Anihim Lake, British Columbia, and a member of the Ulkatch First Nation, Carey Price grew up spending much of his time outdoors ?́? hunting, fishing and riding horses. He didn?́?t start playing organized hockey until he was he nine years old, but made up for a late start, becoming one of the best goalies in the NHL playing many spectacular seasons for the Montreal Canadiens. Carey has won everything from the Calder Cup to the Venzina Trophy, and from the Indspire Award to Olympic Gold! Pack with photos and including 16 pages of hockey action comic sequences, this full-colour, easy-to-read biography will teach fans all about how Carey Price became a player known for taking care of the net, his team, and himself in a way that is uniquely his own.

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"Over 80 modern recipes inspired by the traditional cooking of Greece and Cyprus from popular chef and TV personality Theo Michaels. Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate fish wrapped in vine leaves"-- Publisher's description.

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Star of HBO's Insecure Jay Ellis tells the story of growing up with an imaginary best friend you will never forget. A testament to the importance of imagination, trusting oneself, and making space for your creativity, this is a memoir of a 90s kid who confided in his imaginary sidekick to navigate everything from parallel pop culture universes to a lifetime of birthday disappointment and hoop dreams gone bad. As imaginary friend morphs into adult consciousness, Ellis charts an unforgettable story of looking within yourself for guidance to some of life's biggest (and smallest) challenges.

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"Travel personality Robin Esrock explores the most unique experiences in British Columbia and Alberta in this inspiring, expanded, and updated guide from the bestselling Bucket List series. Having reported from over 115 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock has spent decades chasing the extraordinary. Travelling across British Columbia and Alberta, he's discovered a wild variety of experiences that you simply cannot find anywhere else on the planet. With his renowned storytelling, trademark wit, curiosity, and eye-popping photos, Robin takes us on a personal journey to exceptional destinations and activities that are instantly memorable, absolutely fascinating, and waiting to be discovered. Get ready to: sail among whales in the Galapagos of the North; backcountry horse ride in the Rockies; heli-fish in streams roiling with salmon; drive the world's most beautiful stretch of road; houseboat under the stars; go medieval glamping in the prairies; alpine ski by torchlight on New Year's Eve; and much more ... "-- Provided by publisher.

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"Red Tails, George Lucas's celebration of America's first Black flying squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen, should have been a moment of victory for Doug Melville. He expected to see his great-uncle Benjamin O. Davis Jr. -- the squadron's commander -- immortalized on-screen for his selfless contributions to America. But as the film rolled, Doug was shocked when he realized that Ben Jr.'s name had been omitted and replaced by the fictional Colonel A. J. Bullard. And Ben's father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., America's first Black general who helped integrate the military, was left out too. Dejected, Doug looked inward and realized that unless he worked to bring their inspirational story to light, it would remain hidden from the world just as it had been concealed from him. In Invisible Generals, Melville shares his quest to rediscover his family's story across five generations, from post-Civil War America to modern day Asia and Europe. In life, the Davises were denied the recognition and compensation they d earned, but through his journey, Melville uncovers something greater: that dedication and self-sacrifice can move proverbial mountains -- even in a world determined to make you invisible."-- Provided by publisher

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The life story of Kimiko Murakami, a Japanese-Canadian pioneer and internment camp survivor.

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This book is a history of imprisonment told through the letters of people incarcerated over many centuries, for crimes committed or sometimes even for no reason at all. It is a story that runs from St. Paul right up to the COVID pandemic. This collection sheds light on a system which is primarily one of contradictions. These letters not only reveal what it is like to be behind bars, but raise issues that are still of pressing interest for us today - such as the death penalty, miscarriages of justice, redemption and social change.

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Before it made global headlines as the small town that burned down during a record-breaking heat wave in June 2021, Lytton, British Columbia, had a curious past. This book is the story of Lytton, told from a shared perspective, of an Indigenous playwright and the journalist son of a settler doctor. Portrayed with all the warmth, humour and sincerity of small-town life, the colourful little town that burned to the ground could be every town's warning if we don't take seriously what this unique place has to teach us.

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"An unflinching and deeply reported look at the realities of binge-eating disorder from a rising culture commentator and writer for Vogue. Millions of us use restrictive diets, intermittent fasting, IV therapies, and Ozempic abuse to shrink until we are sample-size acceptable. But for the 30 million Americans who live with eating disorders, it isn't just about less. More, Please is a chronicle of a lifelong fixation with food--its power to soothe, to comfort, to offer a fleeting escape from the outside world--as well as an examination of the ways in which compulsory thinness, diet culture, and the seductive promise of "wellness" have resulted in warping countless Americans' relationship with healthy eating. Melding memoir, reportage, and in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent and knowledgeable commentators currently writing about food, fatness, and disordered eating--Virginia Sole-Smith, Virgie Tovar, Aiyana Ishmael, Leslie Jamison, and others--Emma Specter explores binge-eating disorder as both a personal problem and a societal one. In More, Please, she provides a context, a history, and a language for what it means to always want more than you'll allow yourself to have."-- Provided by publisher.

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"This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is a reason to celebrate--and staying connected is key. Sara Gillingham's lively art and Kallie George's charming text captures the wondrous world of mushrooms, and everything we can learn from it."-- Provided by publisher.

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An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.

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"Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children's book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Together, author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Lucy Trimble have created a children's book rich with cultural knowledge and tradition that relates to their Nisga'a ancestry surrounding the oolichan fish. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can learn alongside the two Nisga'a sisters as they are gifted with sacred knowledge from their Elders, passed down for many generations in the oral tradition. A gorgeous celebration of Nisga'a language, history and culture, Oolichan Moon also includes historical and cultural information about the oolichan fish and related Nisga'a vocabulary"-- Provided by publisher.

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Growing up with emotionally immature parents can leave you feeling lonely and neglected. You may have trouble setting limits and expressing your feelings, and you may even be more susceptible to other emotionally immature people as you establish adult relationships. Gibson offers tools to help you step back and protect yourself at the first sign of an emotional takeover. She shows you how to make sure your emotions and needs are respected, and how to break free from the coercive control of EI parents. -- adapted from back cover.

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In 1779, to subjugate Indigenous nations, George Washington ordered his troops to "ruin their crops now in the ground and prevent their planting more." Destroying harvests is just one way that the United States has used food as a political tool. Andrea Freeman traces the long-standing alliance between the government and food industries that have produced gaping racial health disparities, and she shows how these practices continue to this day, through the marketing of unhealthy goods that target marginalized communities, causing diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature death.

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This beautifully crafted book features 150 innovative recipes showcasing the unique flavours and textures of everything from artichokes to zucchini. Ideal for both experienced cooks seeking to broaden their culinary horizons and novices eager to explore nature's bounty. Features 150 recipes for salads, soups, stews, sides, and entrees; and an A to Z of vegetables compromised of the author's expertise as both a chef and farmer.

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Beginning with the ocean's fascinating deep history, Helen Scales links past to present to show how the prehistoric ocean ecology was already working in ways similar to the ocean of today. Scales takes readers into the realms of animals that epitomize today's increasingly challenging conditions. Offering innovative ideas for protecting coastlines and cleaning the toxic seas, Scales insists we need more ethical and sustainable fisheries and must prevent the other existential threat of deep-sea mining, which could significantly alter life on earth.

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Yeva Skalietska's story begins on her twelfth birthday in Kharkiv, where she has been living with her grandmother since she was a baby. Ten days later, the only life she'd ever known was shattered. On February 24, 2022, her city was suddenly under attack as Russia launched its horrifying invasion of Ukraine. Yeva and her grandmother took shelter in a basement bunker, where she began writing this diary. She describes the bombings she endured while sheltering underground and her desperate journey west to escape the conflict raging around them. After many endless train rides and a prolonged stay in an overcrowded refugee center in Western Ukraine, Yeva and her beloved grandmother eventually find refuge in Ireland. There, she bravely begins to forge a new life, hoping she'll be able to return home one day.

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