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A practical and heartfelt guide to cultivating a community, online or IRL.Although communities feel magical, they don’t come together by magic. Get Together is a practical and heartfelt guide to cultivating a community. Whether starting a run crew,...

An exploration of myth, legend, and origin stories passed from generation to generation.In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their...

Who was Rome’s greatest general, statesman, and nation-builder: Caesar or Pompey?Few people have had as many words written about them down through the centuries as Julius Caesar — the brilliant general who made Queen Cleopatra of Egypt his mistress. He...

When first published in 1972, Survival was considered the most startling book ever written about Canadian literature. Since then, it has continued to be read and taught, and it continues to shape the way Canadians look at themselves...

As Nephele, Alexus, and their faithful companions grapple with the devastating loss on Mount Ulra, the threat of Thamaos’s reign rises in the East. To prepare, the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies, even if it means depending on...

*BASED ON ACCOUNTS FEATURED IN THE #1 NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY FILM RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL*A 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best True CrimeJohn McAfee: internet pioneer, presidential candidate, and probable madman.After parting...

This new edition includes 11 new interviews and over 30 new profiles of even more incredible musicians, including Blondie, Neko Case, The Urge, Gang of Four, Pogues, Submission Hold, Fastbacks, Teen Idols, and many more.In this far-reaching anthology,...

A USA Today bestseller! A tale of frontier justice in the early days of the Pony Express—based on a story you’d never believe was true.  Jack Slade is one of the few stationmasters on the Overland Stagecoach Company who has a code of honor and...

The surprising science of why being authentic holds you back – from the author of Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (and How to Fix It).'Just be yourself' might be the worst advice you've ever received.For years, we've been told that...

Set four years after the events of Strings, Currents finds the Ables gang about to start their second year at Goodspeed University. Phillip is struggling more than ever with anxiety and PTSD, and he continues to feel tremendous guilt over the loss of a...

Joint Winner of the Forward Prize for Best Collection 2025 The poems in this collection emerged from journeys of great personal significance, and out of a migrant sensibility tied to three different countries: Sri Lanka, the UK and the USA...

A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf’s Call.For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people...

Separating FACT from FICTION in the COVID-19 EpidemicPeople are afraid. COVID-19 has upended our lives as it poses new medical dangers, economic suffering and grave uncertainty about the world around us. The collateral damage is enormous, but politics...

Investigative journalist Rich Haridy reports on the latest developments in psychedelic medicine.Psychedelics have been one of the most exciting – and controversial – developments in mental health treatment in recent years. But what are these...

Can our interactions with wildlife help answer life’s big questions?In (Be)wilder, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones explores how people around the world interact with wildlife. He spends time with bearded pigs in Borneo, rock ptarmigans in the...

**Longlisted, Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award 2026**‘I’m listening for a ghost. Bright green and yellow, with a tail striped like a bumble-bee, it crouches in wait as the sun sinks below the escarpment...’Australia is a country celebrated for...

A unique record of the Hawkesbury’s Frontier War and a powerful contemplation on memory and atonement.In this groundbreaking history of colonisation and frontier conflict in the Hawkesbury region, historian Barry Corr navigates the gaps and silences in...

Featured in Buzz Books 2023 Great Reads Fall/WinterA kaleidoscopic story, unspooling over the twenty-four hours of a very contemporary woman’s sixtieth birthday.Nine years have passed since Ana Koehl had sex with her pot-addicted anesthesiologist...

Marine biologist Micheline Jenner discovered humpback breeding grounds off the Kimberley coast, has swum through orange golfball-sized pygmy blue whale poo to uncover a feeding spot, and is one of very few people to witness a humpback whale giving birth...

Democracy and despotism live closer together than you’d expect. Acclaimed political thinker John Keane reveals why that should alarm us all.We live in troubled times, marked by a sinister trend gaining the upper hand everywhere: the triumph of despotism...

'It is the duty of historians to be, wherever they can, accurate, precise, humane, imaginative - using moral imagination above all – and even-handed.' - Alan AtkinsonThe second of three volumes of the landmark, award-winning series The Europeans in...

Drive a more innovative, inclusive culture that welcomes all talent.Many technology leaders believe in having more women and people of colour in technical and leadership positions throughout their organisations. In truth, though, they just fall back on...

Innovation doesn't just happen. You need to lead it. Discover the three critical roles leaders must play in driving – and scaling – innovation.Constant tech disruption. Unrelenting economic volatility. Radically shifting demographics and work norms. More...

Open yourself to new possibilities.Curiosity is a powerful tool for leaders. It can help you cope with complexity, learn from challenging conversations, build trust, and discover new perspectives.This book provides the expert research and advice you need...

Named one of '22 new books…that you should consider reading before the year is out' by Fortune'This practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict.' – Publisher's WeeklyA research-based, practical...

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, phonics exercises, and comprehension activities.Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be...

How outdated work norms undermine careers, caregiving, and gender equity – and how leaders can fix the system.The workplace is broken – and it's holding everyone back. Women still struggle to grow in their careers, while men who endeavour to do their...

From a pioneer of 'team emotional intelligence' comes a practical guide for building high-performing teams.In this book, social and organisational psychologist and professor Vanessa Urch Druskat combines thirty years of research and team development to...

A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we’re away from the people we love.Spending time with her dad makes Mandeep’s days shine. They have cha parties, perform Bhangra shows, and best of all, they write...

The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series’ exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist.BOOK 3: THE...

Create wholesome meals with this egg-themed cookbook, featuring 50 recipes complemented by full-color photographs of each dish.Whether you prefer your eggs fried or scrambled, boiled or poached, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed the distinguishable taste of the...

Marvel at the lives of hummingbirds with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard...

Words are powerful. Words spread truth. Words turn to action. Words matter in this lyrical account of the White Rose Resistance.The White Rose Resistance was the German student movement that used the power of the written word to speak out against the...

Tyya is grocery shopping with her dad, but he's not letting her pick any of the good stuff like cookies, ice cream, or candies. When she holds still and is mistaken for the best, most lifelike doll in the supermarket, an argument at the till leads her...

In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. Annoyed at having to walk his sister’s dog on his birthday, Connor heads into an...

A blistering, informed, and hilarious argument on how social media and political activism are fated never to intertwine.As seen in Defector, 404 Media, and ESC KEY"One of the most thought-provoking books I have read all year." —Largehearted BoySocial...

**Shortlisted, Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award 2026**Meet Shere Hite – the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionised how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm…Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave...

*Winner, Canadian Jewish Literary Awards — Children/Youth, 2020* *Commended, Sydney Taylor Book Award — Middle-grade Notable, 2020* *Finalist, Silver Birch Fiction Award, 2021* *Nominee, Red Cedar Children’s Book Award — Fiction, 2020* *Short-listed,...

'Kadarusman beautifully brings Kartini to life with clarity and empathy in a story that’s educational without being preachy and is a superb pick for readers interested in history and activism.' – Kirkus ReviewsInspired by the true story of a nineteenth...

If you go walking, / You might collect berries, / Or pebbles, / Or wildflowers. / I collect questions.  Time spent in the outdoors during Fall and Winter stirs a child’s curiosity. In If You Go Walking, a...

'Kadarusman beautifully brings Kartini to life with clarity and empathy in a story that’s educational without being preachy and is a superb pick for readers interested in history and activism.' – Kirkus ReviewsInspired by the true story of a nineteenth...

Age range 4 to 7In a cozy 1920s chocolate shop, the special ingredients in each perfect treat are empathy, generosity, and thoughtful acts of kindness.Eight-year-old Daniel cherishes the hour he spends every morning helping his Great-Uncle Lewis in his...

Age range 7 to 9A 2020 Bank Street Best Book and the second title in the acclaimed Slug Days Stories, now in paperback.Lauren and her family drive to a farm in North Dakota to visit relatives and celebrate her Auntie Joss’ wedding. But Lauren finds to...

Age range 3 to 6 Rain is falling, and these siblings know just how to enjoy it: raincoats, rubber boots, puddle jumping, swimming ducks, and wiggling worms! A thunderstorm sends the children scrambling for home and a cup of hot cocoa. Maybe it will...

Age range 2 to 5In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaurs A witty and whimsical picture...

A first collection of graphic stories about climate change and eco-anxiety.Coined by Elizabeth Rush, "endsickness" is a term that describes our modern malaise and severe anxiety over the end of the world. For Alarcon, It's also a shorthand way of...

Isley loves the ocean and everything in it. Well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the sight of her Alantic Ocean shoreline covered in trash. One day, upon discovering a beached right whale that has starved to death after swallowing plastic, Isley...

'It’s impossible to get a single answer from the past. It’s not a key to anything. It’s just a place we go to trick ourselves.'Andrea and Julián haven’t seen one another in twenty-one years – not since that tragic, fateful night their senior year of high...