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Title: THE MYTH OF NORMAL (Hardcover Book)

Psychology / Psychopathology / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Author: MATE, GABOR

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine and mental health." - Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score

"Wise, sophisticated, rigorous and creative: an intellectual and compassionate investigation of who we are and who we may become. Essential reading for anyone with a past and a future." - Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of Educated

"The Myth of Normal is a book literally everyone will be enriched by - a wise, profound and healing work that is the culmination of Dr. Mate's many years of deep and painfully accumulated wisdom." - Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus

"Gabor and Daniel Mate have delivered a book in which readers can seek refuge and solace during moments of profound personal and social crisis. The Myth of Normal is an essential compass during disorienting times." - Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author, and host of Where Should We Begin

From our most trusted and compassionate authority on stress, trauma, and mental well-being - a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.


Gabor Mate's internationally bestselling books have changed the way we look at addiction and have been integral in shifting the conversations around ADHD, stress, disease, embodied trauma, and parenting. Now, in this revolutionary book, he eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their health care systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. So what is really "normal" when it comes to health?
For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today's culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. In The Myth of Normal, co-written with his son Daniel, Mate brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. The result is Mate's most ambitious and urgent book yet.

 

THE MYTH THAT MADE US : HOW FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT RACISM AND MERITOCRACY BROKE OUR ECONOMY (AND HOW TO FIX IT)

Title: THE MYTH THAT MADE US : HOW FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT RACISM AND MERITOCRACY BROKE OUR ECONOMY (AND HOW TO FIX IT) (Hardcover Book)

Business & Economics / Economics / Theory

Author: FUHER, JEFF

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

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The Myth That Made Us exposes how false narratives—of a supposedly post-racist nation, of the self-made man, of the primacy of profit- and shareholder value-maximizing for businesses, and of minimal government interference—have been used to excuse gross inequities and to shape and sustain the US economic system that delivers them.

Jeff Fuhrer argues that systemic racism continues to produce vastly disparate outcomes and that our brand of capitalism favors doing little to reduce disparities. Evidence from other developed capitalist economies shows it doesn't have to be that way. We broke this (mean-spirited) economy. We can fix it.

 

THE NEW QUEER CONSCIENCE

Title: THE NEW QUEER CONSCIENCE (Paperback Book)

Author: ELI, ADAM

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

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A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book

"The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It's the holding hand I never had--but wish I did."--Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor

"With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital."--edouard Louis, internationally bestselling author of History of Violence

"To Eli's credit, all of the rules are rooted in considerations of conscience and kindness and, if observed, will make a
better world--as will this book."--Booklist, starred review

"A must-read that highlights the importance of radical empathy, community building, and solidarity."--School Library Journal, starred review

In The New Queer Conscience, LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli argues the urgent need for queer responsibility -- that queers anywhere are responsible for queers everywhere.

Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, The New Queer Conscience, Voices4 Founder and LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli offers a candid and compassionate introduction to queer responsibility. Eli calls on his Jewish faith to underline how kindness and support within the queer community can lead to a stronger global consciousness. More importantly, he reassures us that we're not alone. In fact, we never were. Because if you mess with one queer, you mess with us all.

 

THE NEW SCIENCE OF LEARNING : HOW TO LEARN IN HARMONY WITH YOUR BRAIN

Title: THE NEW SCIENCE OF LEARNING : HOW TO LEARN IN HARMONY WITH YOUR BRAIN (Paperback Book)

Health & Fitness / General

Author: ZAKRAJSEK, TODD

Publisher: STYLUS PUBLISHING

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While preserving the elements that have made the previous two editions so successful-such as chapters on sleep, exercise, memory and mindset-this third edition introduces students to wholly new aspects of brain function and how they impact learning; and furthermore, addresses the challenges of learning online.

By introducing new concepts, strategies, and applications related to learning and memory that are based on current findings in cognitive, social, and motivational psychology, this text offers a richer and more complete picture of how brain science illuminates how we learn. Students assigned this book will be equipped to design effective learning plans, employ new strategies, recognize learning traps, discover ways to work effectively in groups, improve recall, and realize better academic performance through test-taking and paper-writing strategies.

This new edition also addresses the concerns of all students-particularly those unfamiliar with the college setting and its expectations and assumptions-and offers strategies for success. In keeping with the preceding editions, this book introduces students to concepts, techniques, strategies, tips, and ideas to help them be academically stronger students, advance faster in their studies, and demonstrate what they have learned more effectively-in short, how anyone can learn to be a better learner by learning how to learn in harmony with their brain.

The book remains compact and student-friendly, offers examples of practice, and includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

Aninstructor's manualis available for faculty.

 

THE PUREST BOND

Title: THE PUREST BOND (Hardcover Book)

Pets / Dogs / General

Author: GOLBECK, J

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA

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This feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio, and award-winning science writer Stacey Colino "will bring something magical and meaningful into your life" (Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author).

Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today.

With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives.

Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond is an "informative and fun" (Publishers Weekly) exploration of not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world - love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine - even when so much feels wrong.

 

THE ROAD YEARS

Title: THE ROAD YEARS (Hardcover Book)

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs

Author: MERCER, RICK

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

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THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER

Rick Mercer is back - again! - with the eagerly awaited sequel to his bestselling memoir

At the end of his memoir Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer was poised to make the biggest leap yet in his extraordinary career. Having overcome a serious lack of promise as a schoolboy and risen through the showbiz ranks - as an aspiring actor, star of a surprisingly successful one-man show about the Meech Lake Accord, co-founder of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, creator and star of the dark-comedy sitcom Made in Canada - he was about to tackle his biggest opportunity yet.

The Road Years picks up the story at that exciting point, with the greenlighting of what would become Rick Mercer Report. Plans for the show, of course, included political satire and Rick's patented rants. But Rick and his partner, Gerald Lunz, were also determined to do something that comedy tends to avoid as too challenging: they would emphasize the positive. Rick would travel from coast to coast to coast in search of everything that's best about Canada, especially its people. He found a lot to celebrate, naturally, and was rewarded with a huge audience and a run of 15 seasons.

The Road Years tells the inside story of that stupendous success. A time when Rick was heading to another town - or military base, sports centre, national park - to try dogsledding, chainsaw carving, and bear tagging; hang from a harness (a lot); ride the "Train of Death;" plus countless other joyous and/or reckless assignments.

Added to the mix were encounters with the country's great. Every living prime minister. Rock and roll royalty from Rush to Randy Bachman. Olympians and Paralympians. A skinny-dipping Bob Rae. And Jann Arden, of course, who gets a chapter to herself. Along the way he even found the time to visit several countries in Africa and co-found and champion the charity Spread the Net, which has gone on to protect the lives of millions.

Join the celebration, and revive a wealth of happy memories, with what is Rick Mercer's funniest, most fascinating book yet.

 

THE T GUIDE : OUR TRANS EXPERIENCES AND A CELEBRATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION - MAN, WOMAN, NONBINARY, AND BEYOND

Title: THE T GUIDE : OUR TRANS EXPERIENCES AND A CELEBRATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION - MAN, WOMAN, NONBINARY, AND BEYOND (Hardcover Book)

Biography & Autobiography / Gay & Lesbian

Author: GORGEOUS, GIGI

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA

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In this fabulous, fashion-forward guide, transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik discuss the ins and outs of being transgender with their honest, hilarious, and GORGEOUS tales of what it means to be true to oneself—and they've picked up a few friends along the way.

Whether you're embarking on your own transgender journey or seeking the knowledge to be the best ally you can be, there is something to be learned from every story they tell.

 

THE WOMAN IN ME

Title: THE WOMAN IN ME (Hardcover Book)

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs

Author: SPEARS, BRITNEY

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA

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In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.

Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears's groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.

 

THEY CALL ME GEORGE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BLACK TRAIN PORTERS AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN CANADA

Title: THEY CALL ME GEORGE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BLACK TRAIN PORTERS AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN CANADA (Paperback Book)

History / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)

Author: FOSTER, CECIL

Publisher: UNIV OF TORONTO PRESS

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Smartly dressed and smiling, Canada's black train porters were a familiar sight to the average passenger—yet their minority status rendered them politically invisible, second-class in the social imagination that determined who was and who was not considered Canadian.

Subjected to grueling shifts and unreasonable standards—a passenger missing his stop was a dismissible offense—the so- called Pullmen of the country's rail lines were denied secure positions and prohibited from bringing their families to Canada, and it was their struggle against the racist Dominion that laid the groundwork for the multicultural nation we know today.

 

TOUGH PLANTS FOR TOUGH PLACES

Title: TOUGH PLANTS FOR TOUGH PLACES (Paperback Book)

Author: AMOS SHARON

Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS

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