Set against the backdrop of grief and healing, this middle-grade novel follows Wolfgang as he adjusts to life with his grandfather after his father's death. Struggling with unanswered questions about his father's mysterious demise, Wolfgang finds comfort and friendship through hockey with his new friend, Jimmy. Together, they navigate the challenges of loss and the importance of connection, as Wolfgang seeks to uncover the truth behind his father's secretive passing.
The Long History of Human Barriers and Why We Build Them
88 pages
4 hours of reading
Exploring the historical significance of walls, this nonfiction book delves into the reasons and methods behind their construction across various cultures and eras. Enhanced with photographs and illustrations, it provides a visual journey through the Orca Timeline series, shedding light on the complex relationship between humanity and the barriers we create.
Focusing on the evolution of architecture, this nonfiction book examines the reasons behind humanity's pursuit of taller buildings throughout history. It features a rich collection of photographs and illustrations that enhance the exploration of architectural advancements and the societal influences driving these monumental constructions. As part of the Orca Timeline series, it provides a visually engaging and informative look at how human ambition has shaped skylines over time.
Finalist, Balsillie Prize for Public Policy and Victoria Butler Book PrizeA Globe and Mail Top 100 BookThe Big One and what we can do to get ready for it. Mention the word earthquake and most people think of California. But while the Golden State shakes on a regular basis, Washington State, Oregon, and British Columbia are located in a zone that can produce the world’s biggest earthquakes and tsunamis. In the eastern part of the continent, small cities and large, from Ottawa to Montréal to New York City, sit in active earthquake zones. In fact, more than 100-million North Americans live in active seismic zones, many of whom do not realize the risk to their community. For more than a decade, Gregor Craigie interviewed scientists, engineers, and emergency planners about earthquakes, disaster response, and resilience. He has also collected vivid first-hand accounts from people who have survived deadly earthquakes. His fascinating and deeply researched book dives headfirst into explaining the science behind The Big One — and asks what we can do now to prepare ourselves for events geologists say aren't a matter of if, but when.
The story follows Stephen Millburn as he struggles to juggle his responsibilities as a parent and a new early-morning radio host. Faced with the pressures of supporting his family and managing a burdensome mortgage, he must find a way to cope with the overwhelming demands of his life. As he navigates these challenges, the narrative explores themes of resilience and the quest for balance in the face of adversity.
