Books
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Sariri: Travels Through...
CA$24.95The Aymara people of the Bolivian Andes have a word that describes Ivar Mendez’s nature as a traveller: sariri. A sariri is one who travels not only to visit new places but to explore and seek new knowledge—a pilgrim on a spiritual quest, a traveller in search of new horizons, adventures, and cultures.
"As a sariri, I have wandered on foot through remote regions of the Andes and navigated splendid Amazonian waterways surrounded by lush biodiversity. I have immersed myself in Indigenous communities whose traditions and rituals remain unchanged from pre-Columbian times. I have also witnessed extreme poverty, especially in regions far from urban centres, that profoundly impacts children, the most vulnerable population.
"The twenty essays presented in this book represent an individual perspective on the moments and places that caught my attention and stimulated my imagination." -
Saskatchewan Dirt: A...
CA$24.95Saskatchewan Dirt. is a well researched genealogical and geographical pursuit of the early connections between settlers and Indigenous people in southeast Saskatchewan. In her research, Bev Lundahl uncovers several surprising connections in both the past and the present, sparking a road tripundertaken in the spring of 2020 with Georgina Cyr—the Métis chairperson of Intercultural Grandmothers Uniting (IGU). Sharing these discoveries withthe other members of IGU leads to compelling memories from several Residential School survivors. The search unfolds in real-time during the pandemic, marked by climate and human health emergencies along the way, including the announcement of the identification of unmarked graves at Residential School sites across the prairies. Saskatchewan Dirt is a true story of connection—and the building of reconciliation.
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Sauntering, Thoreau-style:...
CA$25.00With a master’s thesis and a doctoral dissertation on Thoreau’s sensuous approach to nature, writer/photographer Victor Carl Friesen is well-qualified to comment on the Concord saunterer’s daily outdoor walks. He illustrates his words with superb photos of nature’s rich colours. This is Friesen’s third book on Thoreau, and his thirteenth book altogether. He lives in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, with his wife Dorothy. -
Scenes from a Life: The...
CA$14.95From his prairie childhood of the '20s to his experiences as an itinerant worker riding the rails during the Dirty Thirties, from riding the range and mining ore in B.C. to serving in the tank corps in Italy during the Second World War, from knee-bolting in a sawmill to bulldozing roads, Frank Vanyo's compilation of memories--written with humour and nostalgia--convey the harsh realities of a bygone era and a man's determination to live life to the fullest despite them. -
Scripture-Based Dramas:...
CA$14.95The dramas found in this book come from the common, everyday interactions between parents and teenagers, teachers and students, Christians and nonbelievers and those who act as a Christian witness both in the workplace and as they meet people in their daily lives.
These dramas are simple to prepare and perform, with few or no props needed. Their goal is to enhance your worship experience and bring both performers and audience closer to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. -
Seagull...
CA$22.95“waniskā. wāpan,” mosōm says. “Wake up. It’s morning, little one. You, me, and kohkom are going for a boat ride for the day.”
And that is exactly what they do in this quiet book that celebrates traditional life in modern times. Held warmly in his kohkom’s arms, little Luke watches ducks, pelicans and cormorants on the way to Seagull Island, where the family collects eggs for their shore lunch and to share later with Auntie at home. Seagull Island: kiyāsko-miniscikos is inspired by Elder Myles Hector Charles’s memories of gathering eggs with his grandson Luke in northern Saskatchewan.
Written in English with Woodland Cree words and phrases, the story and illustrations show the deep connection between families and the land. -
Shepherd's Call
CA$19.95Between right and wrong, it’s Shepherd’s call.
Charlie Wolfe vanishes from Tony Shepherd’s high school graduation, leaving only a cryptic message asking for help.
On his own, Tony must summon all the skills he’s learned over the years to find his friend. He’ll leave the safety of home and family to face off against old foes and uncover the truth of Charlie’s disappearance.
But things are more complicated and dangerous than he realizes, and he’ll have to decide just how far he’s willing to go to save his friend. -
Shepherd's Watch
CA$19.95The boys are back! Tony Shepherd’s relaxing summer at the lake with his family crashes to a halt when Charlie Wolfe arrives at the cabin after a local man goes missing. Nothing is ever simple when Charlie’s around, and soon the boys are caught in a dark tangle of violence and danger. If they’re not careful, their search could bring harm to more than just themselves… Can Tony protect his family and<\i> Charlie? -
Sibling Shenanigans
CA$12.95Join siblings Amanda and Mitchell as they soar over Canada on Grandma’s magic quilt from the West to East Coast, and back again! Brother and sister share plenty of other fun tales of growing up together, here in Marjorie Cripp’s first book, Sibling Shenanigans. -
Silly Willy Christmas, A
CA$14.95When everyone goes to Gramma’s for Christmas, things can get very silly! Families love spending time together during the holidays—but in all that togetherness is there room for one little girl, too? -
Sixth Age, The
CA$19.95As everyone knows, creative people really are different! Eleven years ago, a group of creative people bought the abandoned scholasticate on Mission Lake in the lovely Qu'Appelle Valley as a retirement home, craving the independence and respect they had known as productive, working members of society. Throughout retirement, they've maintained creative energy, willpower, humour--”and even a measure of foolhardiness! But now, in their golden years, they are beginning to experience the problems of aging. Is it enough to put an end to their collective dream of self-determination? Not if Allie Dutton can help it! -
Sixty and Beyond: Looking...
CA$14.95“The trick is to age honestly and gracefully and make it look great so that everyone looks forward to it.”—Emma Thompson
Aging itself is a bit of a conundrum, as the only alternative to growing older is not living. Despite all the niggling little physiological changes that start to show up with predictability, every day older is a privilege, good health is a gift and feeling youthful is a choice.
It’s all about perspective.
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