New Titles

Monster truck mater

Berrios, Frank.


Mater tells a tall tale about how he used to wrestle monster trucks, in a book with 3-D graphics.
Date Published:2011

The kid from Simcoe Street : a memoir and poems

Clarke, James, 1933-


In this frank and moving memoir, the author recalls growing up in a poor and alcohol-ridden neighborhood of a small city before and during World War II. Following his experiences after the war, the narrative relates the shattering of his mother’s dreams and his own inability to bridge the gulf between himself and his alcoholic father, casting a dark shadow over his childhood. The account reveals how the protagonist never permitted his rocky beginnings to affect his hope for the future, portraying his survival in a bleak environment and of the early road traveled in becoming a man of honor, reputation, and respect as a judge of the Superior Court of Ontario. Also featuring a diverse selection of the author’s poetry, this anthology reflects not only the author’s experiences on the bench but the empathy and compassion for the underdog that he learned while growing up on Simcoe Street.
Date Published:2012

In this frank and moving memoir, the author recalls growing up in a poor and alcohol-ridden neighborhood of a small city before and during World War II. Following his experiences after the war, the narrative relates the shattering of his mother’s dreams and his own inability to bridge the gulf between himself and his alcoholic father, casting a dark shadow over his childhood. The account reveals how the protagonist never permitted his rocky beginnings to affect his hope for the future, portraying his survival in a bleak environment and of the early road traveled in becoming a man of honor, reputation, and respect as a judge of the Superior Court of Ontario. Also featuring a diverse selection of the author’s poetry, this anthology reflects not only the author’s experiences on the bench but the empathy and compassion for the underdog that he learned while growing up on Simcoe Street.

Date Published:2012

Outdoor Canada. : 2026

Outdoor Canada


Fishing and hunting magazine
Date Published:2026

Harrowsmith Magazine. : 2026

Thornton, Yolanda


"The only Canadian magazine for country dwellers, and those who wish the were.". Make.Grow.Sustain.Share. "The only Canadian magazine for country dwellers, and those who wish they were."
Date Published:2026

Prevention. : 2026


"Smart ways to live well". The vitamins you need. Turn bad habits into good ones
Date Published:2026

Believe

Sauders Chris


Once every year, a celebration takes place, a day of fun and games – there’s even a race! Join Sloth on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, as he tries his best to find out what makes him special. With the help of his friends, he finds to his surprise that the answer was inside himself all along!
Date Published:2026

5-minute princess stories.

Disney


Magical tales about princesses from different Walt Disney movies.
Date Published:2018

The blood crows : Eagles of the Empire #12

Scarrow, Simon.


A new military adventure for battle-hardened centurions Macro and Cato, fighting for the Empire in Britannia. For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from within Macro and Cato's own ranks, this final test will push the soldiers to their limits. And if they do not emerge as victors, the Emperor Claudius's rule may be at stake, and the very foundations of the Roman Empire could be shattered irrevocably.
Date Published:2013

A new military adventure for battle-hardened centurions Macro and Cato, fighting for the Empire in Britannia. For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from within Macro and Cato's own ranks, this final test will push the soldiers to their limits. And if they do not emerge as victors, the Emperor Claudius's rule may be at stake, and the very foundations of the Roman Empire could be shattered irrevocably.

Date Published:2013

The secret place. : Dublin murder squad #5

French, Tana.


The photo on the card shows a boy who was found murdered, a year ago, on the grounds of a girls' boarding school in the leafy suburbs of Dublin. The caption says "I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM." Detective Stephen Moran has been waiting for his chance to get a foot in the door of Dublin's Murder Squad; and one morning, sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey brings him this photo. "The Secret Place," a board where the girls at St. Kilda's School can pin up their secrets anonymously, is normally a mishmash of gossip and covert cruelty, but today someone has used it to reignite the stalled investigation into the murder of handsome, popular Chris Harper. Stephen joins forces with the abrasive Detective Antoinette Conway to find out who and why. But everything they discover leads them back to Holly's close-knit group of friends and their fierce enemies, a rival clique; and to the tangled web of relationships that bound all the girls to Chris Harper. Every step in their direction turns up the pressure. Antoinette Conway is already suspicious of Stephen's links to the Mackey family. St. Kilda's will go a long way to keep murder outside their walls. Holly's father, Detective Frank Mackey, is circling, ready to pounce if any of the new evidence points toward his daughter. And the private underworld of teenage girls can be more mysterious and more dangerous than either of the detectives imagined.
Date Published:2014

The photo on the card shows a boy who was found murdered, a year ago, on the grounds of a girls' boarding school in the leafy suburbs of Dublin. The caption says "I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM." Detective Stephen Moran has been waiting for his chance to get a foot in the door of Dublin's Murder Squad; and one morning, sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey brings him this photo. "The Secret Place," a board where the girls at St. Kilda's School can pin up their secrets anonymously, is normally a mishmash of gossip and covert cruelty, but today someone has used it to reignite the stalled investigation into the murder of handsome, popular Chris Harper. Stephen joins forces with the abrasive Detective Antoinette Conway to find out who and why. But everything they discover leads them back to Holly's close-knit group of friends and their fierce enemies, a rival clique; and to the tangled web of relationships that bound all the girls to Chris Harper. Every step in their direction turns up the pressure. Antoinette Conway is already suspicious of Stephen's links to the Mackey family. St. Kilda's will go a long way to keep murder outside their walls. Holly's father, Detective Frank Mackey, is circling, ready to pounce if any of the new evidence points toward his daughter. And the private underworld of teenage girls can be more mysterious and more dangerous than either of the detectives imagined.

Date Published:2014

5-minute Disney Junior stories.

Disney


This treasury of 12 stories stars everyone's favorite preschool princess, Sofia the First, along with fellow Disney Junior characters, Doc McStuffins and Minnie! Each story is the perfect length for reading aloud in just around five minutes. With a padded cover and beautiful full-page and spot illustrations, this collection is great for bedtime, on the go, or any time!
Date Published:2015

Paw Patrol 5-minute stories collection. : paw patrol

Nickeloden


Marshall to the rescue! -- High-flying Skye -- Gold rush pups! -- Pup-fu power! -- Chase's space case -- King for a day! -- Pit crew pups -- Rubble's big wish. "Join the PAWsome pups of the PAW Patrol for thrills, chills, giggles, and teamwork! In this collection of stories, you will find exciting tales of aliens, genies, treasures, and rescues. Each story can be read aloud in about five minutes, making this collection ideal for bedtime."--Page 4 cover.
Date Published:2017

Marshall to the rescue! -- High-flying Skye -- Gold rush pups! -- Pup-fu power! -- Chase's space case -- King for a day! -- Pit crew pups -- Rubble's big wish. "Join the PAWsome pups of the PAW Patrol for thrills, chills, giggles, and teamwork! In this collection of stories, you will find exciting tales of aliens, genies, treasures, and rescues. Each story can be read aloud in about five minutes, making this collection ideal for bedtime."--Page 4 cover.

Date Published:2017

10% happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works--a true story /

Harris, Dan, 1971-


"A spiritual book written for--and by--someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book, 10% HAPPIER is both a deadly serious and seriously funny look at mindfulness and meditation as the next big public health revolution"--
Date Published:2014

Soap and water & common sense : the definitive guide to viruses, bacteria, parasites, and disease

Henry, Bonnie, Dr.,


"As a physician who has spent the better part of the last three decades chasing bugs all over the world -- from Ebola in Uganda to polio in Pakistan, SARS in Toronto, and the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in British Columbia -- Dr. Bonnie Henry, a leading epidemiologist (microbe hunter) and public health doctor, offers three simple rules to live by clean your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, and stay home when you have a fever. From viruses to bacteria to parasites and fungi, Dr. Henry takes us on a tour through the halls of Microbes Inc., providing up-to-date and accurate information on everything we eat and drink the bugs in our backyard, and beyond. Lively, informative, and fascinating, Soap and Water & Common Sense is the definitive guide to staying healthy in a germ-filled world."--
Date Published:2020

"As a physician who has spent the better part of the last three decades chasing bugs all over the world -- from Ebola in Uganda to polio in Pakistan, SARS in Toronto, and the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in British Columbia -- Dr. Bonnie Henry, a leading epidemiologist (microbe hunter) and public health doctor, offers three simple rules to live by clean your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, and stay home when you have a fever. From viruses to bacteria to parasites and fungi, Dr. Henry takes us on a tour through the halls of Microbes Inc., providing up-to-date and accurate information on everything we eat and drink the bugs in our backyard, and beyond. Lively, informative, and fascinating, Soap and Water & Common Sense is the definitive guide to staying healthy in a germ-filled world."--

Date Published:2020

The Templar Knight : the Crusades #2

Guillou, Jan, 1944-


Templar Knight Arn Magnusson forges a friendship with his enemy, Saladin, and becomes a free man after the Battle of Hattin, but he must face a long a bloody road home if he is ever going to be reunited with his betrothed.
Date Published:2010

Memorial Day : Mitch Rapp #7

Flynn, Vince, 1966-2013.


It's seven days before Memorial Day and a spike in CIA intelligence has pointed to a major terrorist attack on the United States. So Mitch Rapp goes to Afganistan where his team uncovers and destroys plans for a catastrophic nuclear attack on Washington, D.C. But was this too easy?
Date Published:2004

The plant paradox : the hidden dangers in "healthy" foods that cause disease and weight gain /

Gundry, Steven R.,


"From renowned cardiac surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD, a revolutionary look at the hidden compounds in "healthy" foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains that are causing us to gain weight and develop chronic disease. In the deadly game of predator versus prey, an adult gazelle can outrun a hungry lioness, a sparrow can take flight when stalked by a cat, and a skunk can let loose a spray of noxious liquid to temporarily blind a fox. The stakes aren't always rigged against the prey. But when the prey is a plant, the poor thing is helpless, right? Wrong. Plants actually have an impressive array of defense tactics to protect themselves from predators of all shapes and sizes--including humans. Dr. Stephen Gundry explains that these defense strategies make the seemingly virtuous plants that we consume every day--fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds--far less "good for us" than we assume. Plants may use physical deterrents (think : the spine-tipped leaves of an artichoke or the hard outer coating of a seed) as well as chemical warfare to repel predators. One of the most common forms of plants' chemical defense system comes in the form of proteins called lectins. Found in the seeds, grains, skins, rinds, and leaves of most plants, lectins act as smart bombs in the human body, causing toxic or inflammatory reactions that lead to serious conditions such as leaky gut, autoimmune disease, chronic digestive disorders, heart disease, and weight gain. In The Plant Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines the health hazards posed by lectins as well as the ways we can avoid them. The main sources of lectins in the American diet include conventionally-raised dairy products, beans, and other legumes, wheat and grains, and specific vegetables and fruits. The simple (and daunting) fact is, lectins are everywhere. But in The Plant Paradox, Dr. Gundry provides simple hacks we easily can employ to avoid this insidious plant toxin, including : Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers are full of lectins--but most are contained in the skin and seeds. Simply peeling and de-seeding your favorite veggies makes them safer to consume. Plants want us to eat them when they're ripe to disperse their seeds! Eating fruit at the peak of ripeness--that means fresh, local, and seasonal--ensure that you will consume fewer lectins. Think "whole grains" are healthy? Think again. All of those grains and seeds with hard outer coatings are designed by nature to cause digestive distress--and are full of lectins. In fact, wheat contains one very famous lectin: gluten. With a full list of lectin-containing foods and simple substitutes for each; a step-by-step detox and eating plan; and easy lectin-free recipes, The Plant Paradox illuminates the hidden dangers lurking in your salad bowl--and shows you how to eat whole foods in a whole new way"--
Date Published:2017

"From renowned cardiac surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD, a revolutionary look at the hidden compounds in "healthy" foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains that are causing us to gain weight and develop chronic disease. In the deadly game of predator versus prey, an adult gazelle can outrun a hungry lioness, a sparrow can take flight when stalked by a cat, and a skunk can let loose a spray of noxious liquid to temporarily blind a fox. The stakes aren't always rigged against the prey. But when the prey is a plant, the poor thing is helpless, right? Wrong. Plants actually have an impressive array of defense tactics to protect themselves from predators of all shapes and sizes--including humans. Dr. Stephen Gundry explains that these defense strategies make the seemingly virtuous plants that we consume every day--fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds--far less "good for us" than we assume. Plants may use physical deterrents (think : the spine-tipped leaves of an artichoke or the hard outer coating of a seed) as well as chemical warfare to repel predators. One of the most common forms of plants' chemical defense system comes in the form of proteins called lectins. Found in the seeds, grains, skins, rinds, and leaves of most plants, lectins act as smart bombs in the human body, causing toxic or inflammatory reactions that lead to serious conditions such as leaky gut, autoimmune disease, chronic digestive disorders, heart disease, and weight gain. In The Plant Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines the health hazards posed by lectins as well as the ways we can avoid them. The main sources of lectins in the American diet include conventionally-raised dairy products, beans, and other legumes, wheat and grains, and specific vegetables and fruits. The simple (and daunting) fact is, lectins are everywhere. But in The Plant Paradox, Dr. Gundry provides simple hacks we easily can employ to avoid this insidious plant toxin, including : Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers are full of lectins--but most are contained in the skin and seeds. Simply peeling and de-seeding your favorite veggies makes them safer to consume. Plants want us to eat them when they're ripe to disperse their seeds! Eating fruit at the peak of ripeness--that means fresh, local, and seasonal--ensure that you will consume fewer lectins. Think "whole grains" are healthy? Think again. All of those grains and seeds with hard outer coatings are designed by nature to cause digestive distress--and are full of lectins. In fact, wheat contains one very famous lectin: gluten. With a full list of lectin-containing foods and simple substitutes for each; a step-by-step detox and eating plan; and easy lectin-free recipes, The Plant Paradox illuminates the hidden dangers lurking in your salad bowl--and shows you how to eat whole foods in a whole new way"--

Date Published:2017

A time to kill

Regency Enterprises.


Based on the novel by John Grisham. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1996. Interactive menu includes: scene selection, language & subtitle selection, cast biographies & filmographies, theatrical trailer. A murder trial brings a small Mississippi town's racial tensions to the flashpoint. Amid a frenzy of activist marches, Klan terror, media clamor and brutal riots, an unseasoned but idealistic young attorney mounts a stirring courtroom battle for justice.
Date Published:2000

Based on the novel by John Grisham. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1996. Interactive menu includes: scene selection, language & subtitle selection, cast biographies & filmographies, theatrical trailer. A murder trial brings a small Mississippi town's racial tensions to the flashpoint. Amid a frenzy of activist marches, Klan terror, media clamor and brutal riots, an unseasoned but idealistic young attorney mounts a stirring courtroom battle for justice.

Date Published:2000

Monsters in the archives : my year of fear with Stephen King

Bicks, Caroline, 1966-


Introduction: No place like home -- Pet Sematary -- The Shining -- Night Shift -- 'Salem's Lot -- Carrie -- Epilogue: Home again. "After Caroline Bicks was named the University of Maine's Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, she became the first person given full access to King's archives, a treasure trove of material about the legendary writer's creative process and life, most of it never seen before. Her year of studying the archival materials was guided by one question millions of readers have asked themselves: What makes Stephen King Stephen King? Bicks focuses on five of King's early iconic books--The Shining, Carrie, Pet Sematary, 'Salem's Lot, and Night Shift--to reveal how he manipulates character, language, and story to cast his remarkable, creepy spells. Through close reading of early drafts, interviews with King, and freshly discovered biographical details, as well as her own personal history as a reader and scholar, Bicks shows King's mastery of storytelling and his enduring imprint on American culture. In the process, Bicks faces her own fears and gets to know the man partially responsible for them"--
Date Published:2026

Introduction: No place like home -- Pet Sematary -- The Shining -- Night Shift -- 'Salem's Lot -- Carrie -- Epilogue: Home again. "After Caroline Bicks was named the University of Maine's Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, she became the first person given full access to King's archives, a treasure trove of material about the legendary writer's creative process and life, most of it never seen before. Her year of studying the archival materials was guided by one question millions of readers have asked themselves: What makes Stephen King Stephen King? Bicks focuses on five of King's early iconic books--The Shining, Carrie, Pet Sematary, 'Salem's Lot, and Night Shift--to reveal how he manipulates character, language, and story to cast his remarkable, creepy spells. Through close reading of early drafts, interviews with King, and freshly discovered biographical details, as well as her own personal history as a reader and scholar, Bicks shows King's mastery of storytelling and his enduring imprint on American culture. In the process, Bicks faces her own fears and gets to know the man partially responsible for them"--

Date Published:2026

The calamity club

Stockett, Kathryn,


"In 1933 Mississippi, as the echoes of the past reverberate through grand estates and struggling orphanages, the lives of women, from privileged sisters to forgotten girls and watchful matriarchs- intertwine, revealing the power and fragility of these connections. Mississippi, 1933. The nation grapples with the relentless grip of the Great Depression. Across the Delta and in the town of Oxford, families face dwindling fortunes and uncertain futures. In this precarious time, Birdie travels from the Delta to visit her sister Frances in the seemingly prosperous town of Oxford. However, behind the imposing facade of their family home, Birdie discovers that Frances's marriage to the ambitious banker Rory Tartt is crumbling under the weight of unforeseen financial disaster. Faced with the potential loss of everything, Birdie must navigate complex family loyalties and make difficult choices to protect those she loves. Meanwhile, miles away at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, Meg, a resilient and observant young girl, dreams of a life beyond the institution's walls. Under the strict rule of Miss Faye, Meg clings to hope for a family while witnessing the harsh realities faced by the sixteen girls in her care. The arrival of Birdie, seeking temporary work at the orphanage, offers an unexpected connection and a potential lifeline for Meg. Haunted by the past and driven by a fierce determination, Charlie arrives in Oxford searching for her daughter, Meg, who was placed in the asylum. Charlie's desperate quest to reunite with her daughter will force her to confront the powerful figures who control Meg's fate and uncover the painful truths that led to their separation. From the grand estates teetering on the brink of ruin to the stark confines of the orphanage, this novel paints a vivid portrait of Mississippi during the Great Depression. As the characters' lives intersect, secrets will be brought to light, sacrifices will be made and the very definitions of family and home will be tested against the backdrop of a nation struggling to survive."--
Date Published:2026

"In 1933 Mississippi, as the echoes of the past reverberate through grand estates and struggling orphanages, the lives of women, from privileged sisters to forgotten girls and watchful matriarchs- intertwine, revealing the power and fragility of these connections. Mississippi, 1933. The nation grapples with the relentless grip of the Great Depression. Across the Delta and in the town of Oxford, families face dwindling fortunes and uncertain futures. In this precarious time, Birdie travels from the Delta to visit her sister Frances in the seemingly prosperous town of Oxford. However, behind the imposing facade of their family home, Birdie discovers that Frances's marriage to the ambitious banker Rory Tartt is crumbling under the weight of unforeseen financial disaster. Faced with the potential loss of everything, Birdie must navigate complex family loyalties and make difficult choices to protect those she loves. Meanwhile, miles away at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, Meg, a resilient and observant young girl, dreams of a life beyond the institution's walls. Under the strict rule of Miss Faye, Meg clings to hope for a family while witnessing the harsh realities faced by the sixteen girls in her care. The arrival of Birdie, seeking temporary work at the orphanage, offers an unexpected connection and a potential lifeline for Meg. Haunted by the past and driven by a fierce determination, Charlie arrives in Oxford searching for her daughter, Meg, who was placed in the asylum. Charlie's desperate quest to reunite with her daughter will force her to confront the powerful figures who control Meg's fate and uncover the painful truths that led to their separation. From the grand estates teetering on the brink of ruin to the stark confines of the orphanage, this novel paints a vivid portrait of Mississippi during the Great Depression. As the characters' lives intersect, secrets will be brought to light, sacrifices will be made and the very definitions of family and home will be tested against the backdrop of a nation struggling to survive."--

Date Published:2026

The defector : the untold story of the KGB agent who exposed the CIA and saved MI5

Kerbaj, Richard,


"The Defector is the untold story of how the defection of KGB agent Oleg Lyalin led to the expulsion of more than a hundred Soviet spies from Britain. At the heart of Lyalin's story is a narrative entwined with lies, disinformation, Kremlin deception campaigns, paranoia, intelligence failures by the CIA and MI5, and a tangled love life. Unravelling amidst a Soviet mission to plant fake Kremlin; defectors; within British and American intelligence agencies, this story reveals how the secrets Lyalin divulged, resulted in one of the most dramatic and pivotal moments in the Cold War. Lyalin led MI5 to rethink its relationship with the CIA and, ultimately, helped destroy the reputation of the US agency's head of counterintelligence, James Jesus Angleton. Drawing on newly declassified intelligence files, dozens of interviews with spymasters, and told in full here for the first time by one of Britain's leading commentators on national security, this story reveals how during the darkest moments of the Cold War one of the West's greatest achievements transpired as a result of MI5's break with the CIA. The disclosure of the inside story of this historic event also comes at a time when there is a renewed tension in the relationship between transatlantic spy services; from the intelligence they share or hold back, to the way they respond to their political masters and stand up to threats from Russia."--
Date Published:2026

"The Defector is the untold story of how the defection of KGB agent Oleg Lyalin led to the expulsion of more than a hundred Soviet spies from Britain. At the heart of Lyalin's story is a narrative entwined with lies, disinformation, Kremlin deception campaigns, paranoia, intelligence failures by the CIA and MI5, and a tangled love life. Unravelling amidst a Soviet mission to plant fake Kremlin; defectors; within British and American intelligence agencies, this story reveals how the secrets Lyalin divulged, resulted in one of the most dramatic and pivotal moments in the Cold War. Lyalin led MI5 to rethink its relationship with the CIA and, ultimately, helped destroy the reputation of the US agency's head of counterintelligence, James Jesus Angleton. Drawing on newly declassified intelligence files, dozens of interviews with spymasters, and told in full here for the first time by one of Britain's leading commentators on national security, this story reveals how during the darkest moments of the Cold War one of the West's greatest achievements transpired as a result of MI5's break with the CIA. The disclosure of the inside story of this historic event also comes at a time when there is a renewed tension in the relationship between transatlantic spy services; from the intelligence they share or hold back, to the way they respond to their political masters and stand up to threats from Russia."--

Date Published:2026