Winner, 2016 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for FictionFinalist, 2016 Ethel Wilson Fiction PrizeThe stories in Specimen are a unique exploration of science and the human heart; the place where physical reality collides with our spiritual and emotional lives.In “The Blood Keeper,” a young academic travels to North Korea to work on her dissertation and embarks on a dangerous affair. In “Mamochka,” which was nominated for the 2012...

A Mother’s Love StoryTragedy Courage Resilience Hope“One cold winter’s day, my life’s trajectory tragically and unimaginably changed in an instant... forever!”- Tracy Stark, Mother of Radek and RyderEarly on a Monday morning in December 2016, Tracy Stark and her husband Brent discover that Tracy’s sons, Ryder, 13, and Radek, 11, are absent from school and are not answering their phones. When Tracy and Brent go to the home of her ex-husband to investigate, the...

Rethink healthy eating, weight loss, and weight management with this revolutionary, science-based guide to resetting your relationship with carbs and fat, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Body Reset Diet and trainer to the stars.Harley Pasternak has worked with the biggest stars in Hollywood, whipping celebrities into shape for roles and the red carpet. His secret for helping these A-listers may seem counterintuitive, but the proo...

This is the remarkable tale of a long-forgotten letter. It was written from Germany in the aftermath of the Second World War to a Canadian in a peaceful Southern Ontario town. Both had been soldiers and had met on a German battlefield. The letter lay unseen for years and was found by the Canadian’s son long after the old soldier’s death. This book tells how that faded letter led to the discovery of the one-time German paratrooper who became his father’s friend in the immediate aftermath of...

Environmental scientists already know that the correlation between our human behaviours, is intrinsically linked to global warming and the climate crisis. So how can both, be resolved?

For most people, the hardest part of lasting weight loss is either getting started or reaching their goals—too often, motivation is tough to maintain or those final few pounds simply won’t budge, no matter how many hours are logged on the treadmill and how many calories counted. Now, from theNew York Times bestselling author of The Body Reset Diet, comes a deceptively simple plan to slim down—whether you need to shed those last few stubborn pounds or want to jump-start a more significant w...

Whether you’re looking to lose significant weight or just those last five pounds, The Body Reset Diet Cookbook will help you reset your body and lose weight immediately with 150 slimming recipes!Celebrity diet and fitness expert and New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak revolutionized dieting with The Body Reset Diet, and now offers more brand-new recipes from his proven program to help you reset the button and slim down permanently. Inside you’ll findfif...

Small businesses cannot afford the luxury of doing "business as usual" in a recessionary environment it is critical to re-evaluate how your business operates.Cost cutting can be a bit like liposuction, providing an unsustainable quick fix, unless you make the required life style changes the problem will quickly comes back. This short guide will provide pointers to help you assess where you may have developed habits that are stopping you from being more profitable.

**Get healthy in just 15 days with this diet plan from the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author featured on Khloé Kardashian's Revenge Body—now revised with the latest nutrition science and updated recipes.Expert trainer and New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak has worked with most of Hollywood, whipping celebs into shape for roles and the red carpet and also appearing as a celebrity trainer on Revenge Body

Complicated diets and extreme cleanses guarantee little more than short-term results, and overdoing it at the gym causes injuries and can actually trigger weight gain. It seems that we’ve lost our way when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Now, expert Harley Pasternak offers a proven program to shed pounds without sacrificing health or convenience.

CFS is an elusive, difficult to treat condition. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle and joint pain, felling unwell after exercise, unrefreshing sleep, and memory/concentration problems. This groundbreaking book directly addresses the myriad causes of CFS and offers restorative vitamin and other treatments capable of safely reducing symptoms.

"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players."—Mark Recchi, five-time Stanley Cup champion & Hockey Hall of Fame InducteeA game-changing guide to help hockey players of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel at the sport.Confidence affects how we deal with stress and how we fulfill our potential to achieve the results we desire. In sports an...