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Germans of
Waterloo Region
SW Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Centre for German Studies
University of WaterlooGermans of Waterloo Region
Waterloo Centre for German Studies (WCGS) wcgs.caDepartment of Germanic and Slavic StudiesUniversity of Waterloo
Oral History Project
SC 9781989048092HC 9781989048108
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Two Heads,
by Paul Klee, 1932
DESIRES OF THE HEART
The Evolution of an American Psychiatrist
An insightful memoir with careful reflection on the theory and practice of psychiatry, case studies, and selected articles published over
a diverse career.
"In the silence of therapy ... a glance carries great weight."
8" x 10", 104 p.
978-1989048900Softcover $24
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Novel Idea, Kingston, Ontario.
Tools to Prevent Burnout:
The Invigorate Model
by Katarina Gaborova
Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen
The three-tier Invigorate Model provides tools and guidelines for employers, team leaders and individuals to prevent and manage burnout in the workplace.
Invigorate Yourself and Thrivein personal and professional life
4.37” x 7”
(178 mm x 111 mm)
144 p
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Selected Verse of Émile Nelligan: Québec’s great lyric poet.
Translated with commentary by Ian Allaby
Germans of Waterloo Region
Nelligan's finest 46 poems are examined in depth, with an appendix of the French originals.
Ian Allaby is a Toronto - based writer, poet and former editor of the Spadina Literary Review.
REVIEWS
The Society of Classical Poets: https://classicalpoets.org/2023/10/26/book-review-selected-verse-of-emile-nelligan-quebecs-great-lyric-poet-by-ian-allaby/
The Montréal Review:https://www.themontrealreview.com/Articles/To_Translate_Nelligan.php
A5: 148 x 210 mm.
(5-7/8" x 8-1/4")
186 p
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Syrian Brides
Second edition with three new stories.
9781989048153
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Westsiders
"... some real gems."- Darrell Squires, Library Resources Board, NewfoundlandThe Western Star, 16/10/10.“Well-crafted ... character-driven. An impressive book of short stories about people going about their lives, experiencing change, facing hardships. Finn writes skillfully and his style is particularly suited to the short story."- Keith Collier, reviewerNewfoundland Quarterly, Spring 2011
"...like a deluxe spa treatment for your soul". 2012 http://thebookinstinct.com
Reader reviews at librarything.com
Sketches from the social fabric, with subtle references to the American presence in Newfoundland during WWII: drama, relationships, desire and delusion.
Old Corner Brook and beyond in the '40s and '50s. Like a ship in the mist, there emerges from these ardent, tragicomic lives, a recognition of ourselves.Paperback pocketbook
ISBN 978-0-9685784-6-95" x 8" 191 p. 2010
9780968578469
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Ottawa’s Caribbean Community
History and Profiles — Since 1955
Images of white sandy beaches, blue skies, palm trees, warm temperatures year-round, places of leisure and fun, and pulsating rhythms of reggae and soca music, radiate throughout each island in the Caribbean. Contrast this with Ottawa, one of the coldest cities in the world.
Why would anyone wish to uproot themselves to resettle there? Many native Caribbean people accepted this challenge and in this collection tell their stories.
by Shirley Van Dusen
by Dave Tulloch
8x10
268 pages
$34 softcover9781989048887
$44 hardcover9781989048740
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Sketches
of Western Canada
1873-1899
Over 200 of Dawson's sketches from his notebooks at the National Archives and McGill University.
British Columbia. .Field notebook 1884. National Archives of Canada.
This booklet is a facsimile of Dawson's original handwritten notebook including his edits and annotations. It is complete and unabridged with unpublished material, Dawson wrote "The Haidas" based on his 1878 survey of the Queen Charlotte Islands. His sketches from another notebook of the same year are included. Source: McGill University Archives.
8" x 8". 130 p
ISBN 9781998321131
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Landscapes, rivers, resources, geology, indigenous peoples.... all these subjects were of interest to geologist-explorer Dawson (1849-1901) as he travelled the prairies, the Rockies, Yukon, British Columbia and beyond.
5.5" x 8.5", 70 p
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Beyond Late-K -- Stories of Collapse and Rebirth
Germans of Waterloo Region
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An Artist Among
the Wind Horses of Mongolia
Travel writings and colour art book with 36 paintings by the artist.
An artist visits Hustai National Park in Mongolia and takes part in the reintroduction project of the wild Przewalski horses, or Wind Horses as they are known by Mongolians. A reflection on the story of humans and horses in the wilderness.
"I slipped across the grasses, becoming trees and rocks. Sometimes, the horses passed so close I could have reached out my hand to skim their hides, the ribs, the last of their tattered winter coats."
by Erika Connor
Connor taught for 15 years at the Ottawa School of Art and has exhibited and sold her work widely.
8" x 8", 106 p.
Softcover $29 9781989048832
Hardcover $39 9781989048924
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Autobiographyas told to daughter Irene Riznek
A fascinating view of the “other side” in World War II, on the domestic front. Born in Berlin, Dorothea spent her formative years in Nazi Germany and in her war-torn city. She then forged a new life in Canada.
Review by Deutsch-Kanadische Gesellschaft e.V.
“An amazing family story of courage and immigration."— Siegfried Hansch (German-Canadian Business Association)
“An authentic and absorbing account of one woman's courage, tracing her life from early 20th century Germany to a new and challenging life in Canada, drawing on diaries, certificates and various documents, along with memories shared."— H. Zobl (Professor Emeritus, Carleton University)
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Young Tasouli tells us stories about his cat the Resistance hero, the intricate relationships between a young Jewish physician, German officers, Greek partisan communists and their British captives.
A strange character appears in his dreams, either supportive or terrifying, and they develop a strong bond.
The journey is ultimately about hunger, language, politics and love.
Review: The Queen's Journal
The Ohio Forum
Kirus Reviews
$39 CDN hardcover clothwith dust jacket978-1-927032-84-8
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A new series of children's books: A Walk in the Wind (Stories for boys and girls)
La série s'intitule Une promenade dans le vent (Histoires pour filles et garçons)
"...imaginative stories of day-to-day adventures with human and animal characters... providing a vehicle for learning about community, compassion and collaboration. "
Book 2 (EN): The Pact and other stories2e livre (FR) : Le pacte et autres histoires
Book 3 (EN): Khalil's Dream and other stories3e livre (FR) : Le rêve de Khalil et autres histoires
French editions: Traduit par Sébastien Bonastre (France).Révision et correction : Eva Biagini (France) et Maryse Perreault (Montréal)
See her artwork for grandchildren at grammasfolkart.ca
$34 per bookPDF or EPUB $9
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Each book is about 100 pages, 20,000 words, with 10 stories.
Painted illustrations by Nadia Ilchuk (including covers), K.K.P. Dananjali, Vladimir Cebu, Diana Nemesu and Elena Paun.
5``x 8` paperback244 pages
ISBN 978-1-927032-06-0
$ 24
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ISBN 978-1-927032-46-6
Calgary TEDxLISTEN:CBC Radio IDEASCBC Radio Cross Country CheckupCBC radio interviewPBS Newshour 2016 in January and March
Gay et passionné
Selon l‛auteur, la noblesse d‛une personne se mesure à ses gestes envers les autres. Dans le cadre du 50e anniversaire de la décriminalisation de l‛homosexualité au Canada et du 50e anniversaire de l‛émeute du Stonewall Inn à New York, Charles Seems raconte les hauts et les bas de sa lente sortie du placard sur une période de plus de cinq décennies.
Drapeau de la fierté : Petr Kratochvil Portrait (photo) : Vivi Farella
9781989048542
Softcover5.5 x 8.5286 p.
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Gay Soulmate Wanted
The Road to Dalhousie
Liberation
Secrets of the SoulShort StoriesLina’s insightful short stories reveal hidden existential moments in the lives of women as they journey to self-fulfillment.. . .“Lina’s style engaged not only my thoughts and feelings but also my five senses. I couldn’t put the book down. Each story left me with powerful emotions, an influential reflection,a hopeful inspiration, or a logical question.”— Christine Antonious, Montessori Teacher, Edmonton.
9781989048597
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The Tree of Life
An existential spirit is free to choose whatever it wishes to be from the myriad life forms in the universe. In this tale, the meaning of life, shaped by the passage of time, is explored in this enchanting work of Visual Poetry.
English and Mandarin
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illustrated by Julianne Vermilion, Shanghai, and USA. Mandarin translation by Adela Fei, Sasha Sha, Jenny Zhou.
A Story to Reinforce Positive Thinking in Children
See Bee Tee is an interactive tool for children, their parents and anyone who would like to know the basics of positive thinking. This story is inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and is made into a set of fun activities.
9781989048054
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TRAILER:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ON6Dl24884
Viva, Tools for well-being
Patrick Kerwin was born in 1889 in Sarnia, Ontario. He studied law at Osgoode Hall in Toronto, was called to the bar of Ontario in 1911, became King’s Counsel in 1928, and became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1932. In 1935, he became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and in 1954 he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
6" x 9" 336p
9781927032978 (hardcover) $39
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“David Gibson’s reality was altered in a moment on September 18, 2013. His eloquent and poignant requiem chronicles his efforts to re-orient himself to a world whose boundaries and reference points abruptly disappeared…he chronicles his experiences in a way that helps us understand the hidden struggle of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.”— Dr. Larry Cebulski, clinical psychologist.
978-1-927032-51-0 print978-1-927032-52-7 digital
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ebooks atSmashwordsandGoogle Books9781927032510
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Softcover 5.5" x 8.25"264 pages
ISBN 978192703263
Gay Soulmate Wanted
Fearing that at the age of 39 (or 78 in gay years), his chances of finding a soulmate are decreasing every day, Richard is confronted by a good-looking man ten years his junior, who claims to be his partner without ever having met him. When finally the two are introduced, sparks fly.
review in: Ottawa Xtra
ISBN 978-1-927032-59-69781927032596
Fun and entertaining, this young adult novel explores the many challenges faced by Dinah who is forced to move in order to provide for herself and her daughter Selah. Their emotions are stretched by new people and events. Both learn to stand up to obnoxious folks and find that hard work and play help them stay focused on their goals. The empowerment of caring relationships carries them through heartbreak as hey discover that running starts with believing in yourself.
Ultimately their resiliency opens up new hopes and dreams — shared with Bill and Norm, the two special men in their lives. Enriched by many colorful characters, the story of these two feisty women will capture your imagination.
ISBN 9781927032534
See Google Maps to locate the villageNippers Harbor
“... the budding consciousness of a young girl in a small Newfoundland fishing community during the final years of its prosperous isolation.”— Dr. Harold Paddock, Retired Professor of Linguistics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
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Softcover 4" x 7"130 pages ISBN 9781927032374 softcover $ 24PDF or EPUB $9
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ISBN 9781927032022
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