Big Belly? High Body Mass Index? High Blood Pressure? If this sounds like you, you may be one of the millions of North Americans with Metabolic Syndrome. Predicted by medical experts as the likely number one risk factor for heart disease, Metabolic Syndrome, or MSX, describes a constellation of conditions, including those mentioned above, of which the body's resistance to insulin is a primary feature. A byproduct of obesity, 25 percent of the adult U.S. population is now estimated to have ...

This Kitchen is for DancingReal Food, Pure Flavor and plenty of day-by-day enjoyment!With this long-awaited book, nutritionist Karlene Karst has created the busy woman’s guide to healthy eating! Featuring over 100 recipes, “This Kitchen is for Dancing” shares Karlene’s journey toward healthier living through nutrient-packed, never-complicated menus that simply refuse to skimp on flavor. Too busy to cook? Don’t know where to start? Can’t figure out how to keep...

Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you’re a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor — you matter. For the children who didn’t make it home — you matter. The child inside every o...

When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and...

Mikos is slowly recovering from heartbreak after losing Dani to Jake Russo, his brother's closest companion. He spends his evenings trying to mend his broken heart by hooking up with random women at Eklypse. However, his life takes a sudden turn when he spots a stunning girl at the bar. Despite his attempts to connect with her, she blew him off. To his astonishment, the next day, the same beauty was present in his brother's living room.Daisy-Mae has just arrived in the United State...

Dallas Hollingsworth thought she had met the man of her dreams until her life came crashing down one night. Devastated, she moved to New York City in pursuit of a new beginning. But when sparks fly with Franco, a blue-collar firefighter with a tight budget, the rich beauty queen wonders if she can overcome her differences and find love again. Set in the bustling streets of New York City, Dallas, and Franco are two people from different worlds, but are both determined to make their relation...

Maggie Lou’s grandpa doesn’t call her Firefox for nothing. She’s always finding ways to make life more interesting — even if this means getting into big trouble.When her grandfather Moshôm finally agrees to teach her how to box, she decides that the rank odors, endless drills and teasing won’t stop her from wearing a tutu to the gym. Joining her father’s construction crew uncovers a surprising talent — besides learning how to use a broom — and a great source of scr...

Adriana was a recent college graduate who secretly craved excitement in her otherwise predictable life. One night she stumbled into a world that unleashed forbidden desires, especially for a good Catholic girl from Queens, New York. Meeting the blue stranger at Club EKLYPSE was very tempting for a girl who was in a committed relationship. She never experienced the intense feelings that took over her body with any man. Being in this strangers presence was making her act crazy. After all she...

Operation Date with DestinyJohnny Tupperoni; US Marine and infamous ladies’ man has found himself naked and tied to a bed with no memory of how he got there! The one thing he does remember is the sassy woman in the red satin dress with angel wings tattooed across her back.Destiny is a desperate woman. Her younger brother’s been abducted and she knows exactly who has him. She’ll do anything to get him back—even kidnap the one man with the experience to pull off her dangerous...

Karlene Logan's debut collection of romantic poetry reflects the deep feelings and emotions of hearts in love at every age.Strong, beautiful, and heartfelt, her poems will leave a hopeful mark on your mind and heart long after the last page is turned.

Winner of the VanCity Book Prize, Unruly Women: The Politics of Confinement & Resistance is the seminal book about women’s imprisonment that helped spark examinations around the world into the special circumstances women face in prison, as well as the sex and gender crimes that get them there. Most women who are incarcerated do not pose a danger to society but transgress patriarchal, capitalist norms that seek to control their bodies and choices, as seen in the case of prostitution and pro...

Life A Yard & Life Abroad is a heartfelt memoir that takes readers on a powerful journey from the warmth and culture of Jamaica to the realities of building a life beyond home. Through honest and vivid storytelling, Karlene Spence shares memories of growing up as the youngest of ten children in a disciplined, faith-filled household where family, resilience, and community shaped every lesson of life.From childhood adventures and school-day struggles to unforgettable friendships, fami...