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Adventures in Nursing

by LaQuana Smith, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC

Nurse LaLa takes young readers on a journey through the world of nursing exploring sixteen different specialty areas to practice in. She hopes that the younger generation would be inspired to join her in the profession that she loves. Nurse LaLa discusses her challenge of fear and how she overcame it. Readers will be encouraged by her story and will be motivated to overcome fear themselves. Excellent read. Relatable for those in late elementary and beyond.

The Prostate and Key Health Issues for Older Men

by Shaun Dowling

Do you know any other older men who have a medical condition which incapacitates them or requires treatment? Surely Yes ! Could anything like that happen to you ? Once you understand why older men are prone to certain medical conditions, you are half way to finding out what needs to be done to prevent them from happening in the first place. Sometimes even a simple change in lifestyle can be enough. This relatively short book,which covers. all the key medical conditions,provides the information y... more

Parenting in the 21st Century: A Horror Story: A Guide to Surviving Your Children: From Birth Until They Fly the COOP

by Barbara Woster

Author, educator...and parent...Barbara Woster, takes you on a parenting journey exploring all ages from birth until they fly the coop.

Living Passages for the Whole Family: Celebrating Rites of Passage from Birth to Adulthood

by Shea Darian

Nautilus Book Awards Winner that is a treasure trove of creative ideas, rites of passage, songs, birthday celebrations, parenting wisdom, and more. Offers ways for parents and caregivers to reclaim and heal life passages from the past. 334 pages. $21.95 USD SheaDarian.com

Seven Times the Sun

by Shea Darian

A one-of-a-kind parenting favorite to.awaken creative possibilities in the home and family. Full of ideas, reflections, practical advice, songs, stories, and everyday rituals for mealtime, going to bed, chores, playtime, and more, 221 pages. $17.95 USD SheaDarian.com

Careers for Girls: Let go the sandbags and dream BIG.

by Anne Daly

Diverse and inclusive women with STEM, Trade and Art careers. Whether they walk around, use a wheelchair or wear prosthetic limbs, they are all strong and capable.

Careers for Girls features: Explanation of STEM, what’s so great about it, and the barriers that stop girls getting into it. A note about girls supporting girls, with logo. A ‘Tap Water’ poem and jingle for green schools and homes. Draw yourself in your favourite car... more

Bloom at 85

by Alan Bloom

Alan Bloom was eighty-five when he decided to write this book.The remarkable thing about Alan is that at 85 he does not rely on any medication. He doesn’t suffer from any of the illnesses people of his age usually have. He is very fit, and enjoys a full and active life. He wants to pass on to other people the kind of lifestyle that he believes has enabled him to enjoy a high level of fitness into his eighties. People are living longer, but not necessarily in the best of health. By following hi... more

Crafts Create Change

by Alicia Sanchez

This book is not just any craft book. In fact, it’s so much more than a craft book. It’s a tool for positive change in your community and in the world. Alicia Sanchez, founder of the “Dear God, Are We There Yet?” volunteer travel community, shows crafters and sewing enthusiasts how to identify the opportunities for change around them and how to use their hands and their creativity to make those changes happen. These sewing & craft projects are easy enough for someone of any age or skill level... more

I Love You, Grandma and Grandpa!

by Angela Panayotopulos

A loving dedication to all the grandmas and grandpas who make the world a more humane, authentic, and beautiful place for their grandchildren.

A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods

by Marni Sommer

The Girls’ Guide to Puberty and Periods is a body-positive illustrated book that helps girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares “my first period” stories from girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything they are going through is okay and normal. Parents will appreciate that the book also incorporates factual health content and practical tips developed by health experts at Columbia Univer... more

Cannabis and Sexuality

by Pharmacology University

The cannabis plant is one of the supplements associated with sexuality since ancient times. Cannabis has been used throughout history not only as a medicinal plant but also as a potent aphrodisiac. Nowadays, the knowledge of how the endocannabinoid system works, as it exists in our organism and how relates to the plant; has helped explain this phenomenon that makes cannabis and its derivatives, an attractive alternative to integrate into sexual life.

The Flying Sabuki

by E.S. Curry

Do you know what a “Flying Sabuki” is? During a week’s vacation together in the Adirondack Mountains, writer E.S. Curry discovers, through nature and his son Åsmund’s imagination, what this phenomenon is and so much more. This uplifting testament to the joys of fatherhood is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the connection and bonding rituals that cement the father-son relationship—electronics and distraction free. E.S. Curry and his son Åsmund teach us about working together ... more

Treating Food Allergies with Modern Medicine

by Elizabeth Muller, Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD, MPH, Sanjeev Jain, MD, PhD

Food allergy is the new epidemic of the 21st century, and the rise in incidence among kids is alarming. This information-packed book was written by a food allergy mom, a psychologist, and a physician expert in the ﬁeld of food allergies. It is a comprehensive source of practical knowledge for parents, teachers, caregivers, and others who are concerned about food allergies and want to know how best to treat them. The chapters clarify which food allergy treatments are grounded in modern medicine a... more

Break the Chains of Dieting

by David Medansky

"Break the Chains of Dieting" provides HOPE for you to finally lose weight in a healthy manner without going on a diet and keep it off. "Break the Chains of Dieting" is different from the thousands of other weight loss books. It offers a simple, practical, step-by-step approach to healthy weight loss without dieting through the lessons of fables, analogies, and short stories.

The 9 Principles in "Break the Chains of Dieting" will help reduce the risk for he... more

Blended Families Recipes for Success

by Barbara J. Peters

First the book discusses basic information about blended families, such as a definition and statistics. The reader then is presented with easy-to-read recipes for success in numerous areas of family life, such as flexibility and finances. The next section offers options for handling adversity. An end-of-book work area allows readers to plan their own family strategies. The book offers references and is illustrated as if in a cookbook format.

Quilt Whispers

by Doris Steiner Diener

Quilt-making has been a hobby, only receiving the droplets of time tossed off by the waves of a heavily committed lifestyle. Perhaps that explains why each quilt has been motivated by some aspect of the circumstances or people that shaped my reality. Quilts are silent storytellers. They hold together the substantive pieces of life—events, feelings, people, and beliefs. Each piece is a significant part of the whole. The quilts of my past help recall the circumstances that surrounded them, bringin... more

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