This book is a collection of stories, often suggested by a patient encounter. Patients are our best teachers. Each story aims to educate, entertain and inspire. You might be faced with issues like these:

• Do patients understand enough about their body, in health and in disease?

• Should we all have our own Health Passport to allow us to best access the health landscape?

• Clinical skills add to patient evaluation: what are we losing with telemedicine?

• Laughter is the best medicine: how do we incorporate it into our work?

• We are human: we have to learn to park our prejudice, and see through patient eyes.

• Where would we be without vaccines, anesthesia, and drugs? A retrospective is a telling tale.

• We are good at extending the quantity our life, but what about the quality?

• Do hospitals (and doctors) learn from mistakes? Does the system learn?

• Is dis-information the new illness of our time? Are we teaching critical analysis?

• Listen to your workplace colleagues: they may have seen what you have missed.

• Communication is key: data the lock: quality improvement the door – am I right?

If these questions interest you, maybe they will stimulate discussion. Patients (including you, me, friends and family) often have valuable insights into wellness: let’s work towards best care.

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As children our imaginations can soar with just the tip of the hat.

Logan's many hats is about a boy who is not sure about what he wants to do or who he wants to be. Like a lot of kids his age, he's curious, and thinks about it. So he tries a little bit of everything; sports, farming, boats, comedy, and music. He enjoys trying many hats, and hopes it'll encourage others to have fun, do their best, dream big, and soar.

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Specialized skills may be at the core of consulting, but it’s ultimately a people business. Meeting people, talking to them, and maintaining those relationships are all key parts of the job. One client may expect a suit and tie while another will only accept proposals on green paper. Whatever the requirement, no two clients are alike. Author Peter Homenuck knows how individualized the industry can get—and how often consultants fail because of this lack of understanding.

Keys to a Successful Consulting Career: True Stories from the Field is an essential guide for new and prospective consultants. Based on the author’s many decades as a professor and registered consultant, these anecdotes feature the dos and don’ts when it comes to client relations. Divided into seven sections, each chapter features crucial lessons learned, from corporate culture and client quirks to the specific approaches necessary for consulting with Indigenous Peoples. This handbook also explores additional avenues, such as being an expert witness, managing referrals, and the benefits of walking away from certain jobs.

Whether it’s growing a business or professional development, Keys to a Successful Consulting Career teaches the skills necessary to succeed that you won’t find in any classroom. These stories show that the more a consultant understands their client, the more professionally and financially successful they’ll be.

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Set in the not-so-distant future, Machine Control is a haunting story about a man and his machine creation. Working together, they seek to change the world in a dramatic way with a new form of artificial intelligence. In this new world, the machines replace human workers, control all information, monitor everything about everyone, and ultimately become uncontrollable. The story explores whether humanity has any hope for a better tomorrow in a world controlled by machines.

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When Shellie the turtle falls out of the backyard fountain, she’s thrilled by the chance to go on an adventure, but her family is worried that she’s lost and has no idea where to start looking for her!

Shellie Goes on an Adventure is the first book in the Side by Side Books series. These unique books are formatted to tell the same story from two points of view: in this case from that of the adventurous turtle and of her very worried family.

Side by Side Books are formatted to help children understand the perspectives of others, develop empathy, and grow their own emotional connection with others. These books are powerful tools for parents and educators to introduce young children to situations that change based on different perspectives. They provide an opportunity to discuss emotions, points of view, and differences in a fun way

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Strong business leadership built on a value-based foundation has the power to drive profit while improving the lives of business leaders, employees, and even those in the community. But to truly succeed, a business leadership model must make sense within its cultural context. Enter Leadership Wisdom for Businesses in China, a powerful four-book series that explores why an individualistic Western approach won’t work in China. Instead, Remple offers a practical leadership blueprint that reflects Chinese leadership standards and ideals for an uncertain future.

In Book Two: Developing a Value-Based Business, Author Stanley Remple examines the importance of a shared value-based organization worldview to develop individual and collective potential. He operationalizes this through a framework of six crucial leadership responsibility areas: establishing the worldview; identifying community values; improving self-leadership; empowering shared decision-making; strengthening employee commitment; and building effective communication. Each of these areas is illustrated by a case study of a successful Chinese business.

Much more than a theoretical overview of business leadership, this series is distinguished by a practical roadmap for developing both self-leadership and business leadership within a whole company. Supported by a Chinese project team consisting of researchers, educators, writers and editors, business leaders, and other stakeholders, this culturally relevant series has been written for business leaders and entrepreneurs, leadership consultants and trainers, and post-secondary leadership programs in China. However, stakeholders in the West will also find great foundational relevance in this comprehensive exploration of value-based leadership.

The other books in the Leadership Wisdom for Businesses in China* are:

• Book One: Confronting the Business Leadership Crisis

• Book Three: Values Guide Decision-Making for Results

• Book Four: Cultural Factors Define Implementation Strategies

*Also available in Mandarin

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What if the majority of society simultaneously withdrew their cash and investments globally, and stopped working to collapse imperialist insanity? This would actually force the much needed attention and urgency to decide what we could become next.

At some point, we have to evolve as a species. Should we still insist on the current chaos that we can't seem to escape, we could all return to as it was.

Financial imperialism and religion can't be the best that self-aware humans can possibly filter.

He asks: why be so blatantly mediocre? Instead of letting our current limitations go, author John W. Galler has decided to delve into them with unapologetic force.

To help us understand what could be beyond, he expands to an exploration of our values, and the correlation between quantum physics and meditation. Nothing but our immediate actions can truly initiate personal and global change. So Unfinished is for anyone who knows that their internal world and the world at large needs a hard reset.

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Little Riya has a dream. She wants to fly. She wants wings like birds and butterflies. Riya might be little, but she is determined to accomplish something BIG.

Riya works hard to become a pilot and sets out on various adventures. From battling forest fires, to helping a fisherman in distress, to aiding in natural disaster relief efforts, Riya touches hearts everywhere she goes and makes the world a brighter place. Everyone admires her for her bravery and kindness—especially her flight students, for whom Riya is a role model, a shining example of what it means to reach for the stars.

Filled with brilliant illustrations and playful rhymes, this book invites young readers to discover the wonders of our planet and learn about nature’s challenges—from floods, earthquakes to forest fires. Riya’s journey shows kids how to dream big, stay strong, and always be ready to help others in need.

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Albert the kitten is all alone, living in a box in an alleyway, wondering what will happen when the weather turns cold without a warm home and loving family. That is, until a kind woman spots him outside—and knows just what to do.

Albert in the Alley is a story about adopting the pets who become family, and opening our hearts and homes to the fluffy, floppy, fuzzy, feathery, scaly, and squirmy animals we love so dearly. Albert's story is the first Furry-Tale.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of each 'Albert' book will be donated to the HBSPCA.

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This book is dedicated to preserving the story of Hungarian reformed Jews beginning in the 1800s through to the current day, 2024. It describes the unique experiences of the Hungarian Reform Jewish middle class during this period, based on the author’s family history and personal experience.

It is written primarily as a recorded history to be consumed by our descendants and may be of interest to those formally or informally reviewing Holocaust literature. It is a record of the experience before, during, and ultimate escape from the Hungarian communist regime and the experience as an immigrant in Canada from 1949 onwards.

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Leading With Care is your guide to insightful, dialled-in veterinary practice leadership and operations management. Dr. Jacob Adserballe, BBA, DVM, MBA, brings to the table decades of knowledge and first-hand experience in the trenches of veterinary practice and business. Readers who are just starting out, and those already in the pet veterinary profession, will easily relate to the concepts outlined in this book, expand their knowledge, and expand their toolkit for running a veterinary practice. Each chapter covers an essential topic, imparting wisdom, user-friendly instruction, and practical strategies that leaders in the veterinary profession can use to grow their practice and generate a high-performance team. The Collaborative Intelligence Analysis (CIA) process is a key concept emphasised throughout the book. Through this process, you will be able to:

• Develop the best vision, mission, and values to guide your practice

• Attract, train, and retain your dream team

• Develop an advanced team performance culture

• Create a clear and consistent communication schedule

• Implement cohesive systems to run your practice effectively and efficiently

• Ensure your practice is thriving and growing and determine what to do when it is not

The systems taught in this book are supported by implementation materials found in the book's appendices. Use Leading with Care as your hands-on guide to starting your own practice, or implementing needed improvements to an existing practice, so that you can best serve your human and animal communities.

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Grade five is off to a terrible start for Emma Jones. Her friends have started to bully Sara, a new classmate, and Emma doesn’t know what to do about it. If it were up to Emma, she’d have nothing to do with Sara, who is constantly interrupting, boring everyone with her endless stories, and talking on and on about butterflies. Then the unthinkable happens: Emma is assigned to be Sara’s helper.

Emma doesn’t want to be Sara’s friend, but as she spends more time with her, an unexpected friendship starts to form. As the bullying worsens, Emma feels powerless—until a tragedy leads her to Sara’s diary. What she discovers inside its pages might finally be enough to push Emma into action.

From debut author Karen Okum comes a story for young readers about resilience, finding the courage to stand up for what’s right, and discovering what it means to be a true friend.

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Bernard, a fearless young gopher, sets out on a quest to find his missing grandfather only to find a battle brewing underground. Color the story, meet the amazing characters and complete the crossword. Glimpse into the secret lives of gophers, owls, hares and more while learning amazing true facts about our urban wildlife.

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Prior to the summer of 2011, John had no particular interest in dogs or dog training. But after a dog responded to a friendly wave with a bite to his calf, John’s curiosity was piqued. Why did the dog respond that way? Was there anything he could have done differently?

Then, like kismet, came a wonderful opportunity for an education in dog behavior in the form of a beautiful, long-coat German shepherd named Abby. Through Abby came schooling in how dogs’ minds work, what training techniques are effective, and (maybe more importantly) what doesn’t work when training dogs.

Abby is my Dog Trainer brings these lessons to you, drawing on John’s time with Abby, his background in psychology and social work, and knowledge gained by reading over 100 books on dog training. Rather than focusing on specific training techniques, this book discusses:

• Practical examples of training told in stories of John’s time with Abby, as well as funny and touching tales any pet owner can relate to

• An understanding of dog behavior, learning theory, and psychological theory underlying training techniques

• The power of positive, non-punitive dog training

• And more!

Join John as he learns from Abby about the world of dog training, as well as an even more important lesson: how special the bond with a dog can be and how the right approach to training can strengthen that bond.

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Journey through the Canadian wilderness with Grumpy Bear, a little black bear searching for a place to call home before winter sets in. Along the way, he meets an array of charming animals in their unique habitats—from a mother loon and her chick to a playful fox and a majestic moose. As the seasons change, each whimsical encounter highlights another emotion within Grumpy Bear, from joy and curiosity to longing and even fear. With its rhythmic rhymes and vibrant artistic imagery, Grumpy Bear is a perfect read-aloud for younger children and an engaging independent read for early elementary readers who love stories about friendship, relatable emotions, self-discovery, and adventure.

Will Grumpy Bear find the home he longs for? Open the book to join his journey!

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You were loved the moment Mummy knew you were in her tummy. When you were born, Mummy loved you even more. Mummy sang to you and kissed you. And when you were sick, Mummy cuddled you and wiped away the tears.

But Mummy knew you were watching and learning, so Mummy did other things too . . .

With her daughter always watching, Mummy shows her that girls are multi-faceted, with many roles beyond motherhood. Girls can both work and have fun. Girls can have good days and bad days. Girls can do and be anything!

Serving as a celebration of motherhood, Mummy Loves You and You Watch is a beautiful children’s book about a mother’s unconditional love for her daughter. Just like Mummy, it is every mother’s hope that their child will lead a life of balance, happiness, and fulfilment.

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Long Stories Shortened is a collection of short stories and vignettes; largely about growing up in South Winnipeg in the 1960s and 1970s, but also the author’s escapades as a kid and teenager, and his life as a communications professional, photographer, husband, father and musician.

Long ago memories are brought to life with poignancy, humour, insight and charm!

“Bill Peters asked me to write an offhanded, maybe even funny blurb for this book, but I’m not playing along – because I’m moved by these fragments of memory, and I admire his writing. His nostalgia is almost secretively ethical; his memories of place and characters are far more insightful and historically significant than he’s letting on. I’m sorry, Bill. This is a really good book.”

—Margaret Sweatman, author of The Gunsmith’s Daughter, is lucky to count herself among Bill’s neighbours.

“Bill’s creative writing talents were obvious even at a young age. I highly recommend this book to anyone who experienced suburban 1970s in Winnipeg. You’ll immediately identify with many of his stories!”

—John Matthews, Bill’s grade 8-9 Language Arts teacher

“We gratefully accept Mr Peters’ offer to donate the proceeds of this book to St Amant Foundation. His fond memories of the Riel neighbourhood, of which St Amant is a cornerstone, are thoughtfully expressed and poignant, and his generosity is sincerely appreciated!”

—Tania Douglas, Executive Director, St Amant Foundation

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Sadly, few of us haven’t had our lives touched by addiction. Even more tragic, for many of us, it is our child who is suffering—and our child who we struggle to help.

James W. Stewart is one such parent. When his late son, Joshua, started down the dark path of substance abuse more than twenty years ago, he struggled with what to do. Now, after Joshua’s passing, there are many things James wishes he’d known—and wishes he’d said or done.

Harrowing and heartening by turns, Sail with the Tide is the story of one father’s difficult journey trying to be there for his son. Although many of his lessons only came after his son’s passing, James did his best with the knowledge he had and supported Joshua through rehab programs, the drug court, and the US prison system along the way. Over the course of this decades-long fight, the Stewart family all suffered, struggling with how to love and support someone who wasn’t acting in his own best interests—and the difficult, fine line between unconditional love and enablement.

Many of these lessons might challenge what we’ve come to believe about addicts—and even our own instincts. But though Joshua’s life was tragically cut short, other parents may still have time. In Sail with the Tide, James hopes bearing witness to Joshua’s life may provide the consolation and support the parents of addicts so badly need—especially before it’s too late.

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Why Am I Here? A Book by Saint Germaine is the channeled message author Katherine Schneider received from Ascended Master St. Germaine to share with the world. In this message, humanity’s ultimate purpose is revealed, and the challenges of this life are explained.

Humanity is transitioning from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age, becoming more spiritual and more aware of their True Selves. But this transition requires a move away from beliefs that have governed societies for close to two thousand years. We are being called to move out of our comfort zones and embrace a new way of thinking by expanding our minds and hearts to be more loving and peaceful with ourselves and each other. Into the midst of this evolution steps Saint Germaine with words to inspire, comfort, and encourage.

Saint Germaine explores topics such as the emotions, the energy of love and gratitude, the different dimensions of existence, and how to create a new existence of love, harmony, and fulfillment. As members of a “collective consciousness,” all of us share love with the collective when we unconditionally love ourselves and others. Our challenges, struggles, and “dark” seasons serve to assist us in recognizing the light of pure love and freedom. It’s an amazing journey with a fascinating guide!

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Zoo-ee is an egg who excels in everything she does—brushing her two teeth, mastering numbers, and helping eggs in need. But when she encounters an enormous wall that blocks her path, Zoo-ee becomes stuck. How will she overcome this problem?

Zoo-ee’s Wall is a book to be read to children of all ages. It is a story about resilience, self-reliance, empathy, and leadership character. Through its lessons, readers and listeners will be inspired to overcome obstacles and embrace their inner potential.

This is a timely story that teaches children about vital leadership concepts.

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