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• The Expectant Father

  the Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-be

  Brott, Armin A.,

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  Staff pick from the Crysler Branch. The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think

  Wiest, Brianna,

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  Staff pick from the Lancaster Branch. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Road Rocks Ontario

  Over 250 Geological Wonders to Discover

  Eyles, Nick, 1952-

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  Staff pick from the Williamstown Branch. The province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well known and attract visitors from around the globe. Others no less important remain hidden in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Home and Away

  Sundin, Mats, 1971-

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  Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed

  the Complete Guide to Managing Kidney Disease and Avoiding Dialysis

  Zogheib, Susan,

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  Staff pick from Winchester Branch. When you've just been diagnosed with stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease, learning to follow diet restrictions can be a challenge. But your meals don't have to be complicated or boring to support your health and slow…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Secret Language of the Body

  Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind

  Mann, Jennifer,

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  Staff pick from the Long Sault Branch. When a person is burdened by stress, anxiety and trauma, their nervous system adapts to help keep them alive in the short term, but can trap them in survival mode long-term, with detrimental effects. This is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gorgeous Gouache

  the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Opaque Watercolor Painting

  Saschit, Viddhi,

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  Staff pick from the Finch Branch. The modern guide to opaque watercolour painting! If you love the bold and beautiful look of gouache painting but thought the medium might be too complex for you, think again! Gouache is very similar to watercolour…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Woe Is I

  the Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English

  O'Conner, Patricia T.,

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  Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). An engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Willie & Annie Nelson's Cannabis Cookbook

  Mouthwatering Recipes & the High-flying Stories Behind Them

  Nelson, Willie, 1933-

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  Staff pick from the Administration team. Country icon, bestselling author, and living legend Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling with his passion for herbal remedies in this cookbook of cannabis-infused delicacies. Leading each recipe with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Project 333

  the Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

  Carver, Courtney,

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  Staff pick from the Alexandria Branch. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not only can you survive with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 365 Days of Feel-Good Art

  For Self-Care and Joy, Every Day of the Year

  Scobie, Lorna

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  Staff pick from District 1 (North Stormont & North Dundas). Explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and happiness. With 'Active Feel-good' exercises, readers will be able to immerse themselves in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Must Say

  My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend

  Short, Martin, 1950-

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  Staff pick from District 2 (South Stormont & South Dundas). In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz- obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Snacking Bakes

  Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes & More

  Arefi, Yossy,

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  Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. 60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients.

• Draw Your World

  How to Sketch and Paint Your Remarkable Life

  Baker, Samantha Dion,

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  Staff pick from the Avonmore Branch. An approachable and inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you including nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling.

• The Science of Spice

  Understand the Science of Spice, Create Exciting New Blends, and Revolutionize Your Cooking

  Farrimond, Stuart,

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  Staff pick from the Morrisburg Branch. Calling all spice fans, adventurers, and curious cooks: explore the world's spices, create your own spice blends, and take your cooking to the next level. If you've ever wondered what to do with that unused jar…Read moreRead more of this annotation