In May, 2001, Chris Benjamin hitchhiked across Canada and volunteered on organic farms in British Columbia. He was in search of a good home, love and community, and perhaps a source of income to pay off his student loans.In Northern Ontario, Benjamin writes, “Big Al was my first encounter with what turned out to be a hitchhiking trope, the kind and generous – to his own kind at least – racist.” The trope got worse after September 11, which happened as Benjamin was leaving Prince Ru...

Eco-Innovators profiles some of the region's most innovative and forward-thinking leaders in sustainability. These entrepreneurs and educators, activists and agitators, farmers and fishers have all made measurable contributions both in their respective fields of interest and in motivating others to make change. In the book, we meet Kim Thompson, a strawbale builder and consultant, who has recently brought her building experience to a renovation of an older house in downtown Halifax. Then t...

The scandalous history of neglect, abuse, and exploitation at a residential school for children—and the ongoing effects in the decades since it closed.In Indian School Road, journalist Chris Benjamin tackles the controversial and tragic history of Canada's Shubenacadie Indian Residential School, its predecessors, and its lasting effects, giving voice to multiple perspectives for the first time. Benjamin integrates research, interviews, and testimonies to gu...

The daughter of an alcoholic desperate to be loved.

Demoralized by his job and dissatisfied with his life, Mark punches the clock with increasing indifference. He wanted to help people; he’d always believed that as social worker he would be able to make a difference in people’s lives. But after six years of bureaucracy and pushing paper Mark has lost hope.All that changes when he meets Bumi, an Indonesian restaurant worker. Moved from his small fishing village and sent to a residential school under the authoritarian Suharto regime, ...

There are guides to reaching physical fitness and those for reaching mental fitnessbut there are very few books intended to help you reach spiritual fitness. In Spiritual Basic Training, author Chris Benjamin does just that, offering a motivating spark to ignite righteous living for Gods glory. Benjamin provides a positive message full of the Holy Scriptures, so every thought comes from the Bible. New believers will find guidance on how to start building a spiritual relationship with God. ...

What did Dr. Hulda Clark believe was behind disease, and why did her unconventional health theories attract so much attention?Dr. Hulda Clark Treatment and Cure explores the ideas, treatments, and controversies surrounding Clark’s alternative-health approach. From her theories about parasites and environmental toxins to herbal preparations, cleansing practices, and the controversial “zapper,” this book examines the methods associated with her work and the claims made about them.

This is the firsthand account of the longest sustained combat deployment in Afghanistan—based on personal journals, 3,000+ patrol reports, and classified briefings—providing unmatched insight and credibility.An intense account of Task Force Catamount, the U.S. Army unit that carried out the longest combat deployment of the Afghan War, enduring 485 days of continuous combat and fighting 565 enemy engagements across some of the harshest terrain on Earth.Task ...

Collects Predator Vs. Black Panther #1-4. Wakanda is the ultimate hunting ground for the Predator! You saw the Marvel Universe's most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE - and survive. Now Earth lives on in Predator lore, a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And the strongest weapons in the Multiverse are in their sights. When a young Predator with something to prove comes for Wakanda's vibraniu...

In the realm of poetry, where words dance and emotions soar, Benjamin King's verse emerges as a symphony of raw passion and profound introspection. "Ben Kings Verse (Unabridged)" is an unyielding testament to the human experience, delving into the depths of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. Through lyrical prose and evocative imagery, King's words ignite a fire within the reader's soul, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and minds. Prepare to embark on a literary jo...

Some of the industry's hottest talents take on the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter! Boba Fett stars in four tales of scum and villainy, rendered in graphic black, white and splashes of red! With the Empire and an extreme rebel faction after the same bounty, Fett is stuck in the middle, needing to track down a deadly individual who has played both sides. To make things even more impossible, his target is hiding out in a volatile volcanic system! Samu is a down-on-his-luck criminal always ru...

A year ago, few people had heard of ISIS-- today, they are a major terrorist threat.Despite numerous warnings from intelligence services, ISIS's rise to power has left countries around the world floundering for solutions. Today, we face a threat that is more violent, powerful and financially stronger than ever before. In this book, Journalist Benjamin Hall will provide insights by answering the basic questions we still don't have the answers to; Who are they? Where...