2014 Catalogue

T H E

AUTOBIOGRA PHY

of

as R EV E A L ED to

Clanash Farjeon

affinity

BEYONDBRANDING

by Martin Goldfarb & Howard Aster

AFFINITYThe Case for

INTERCULTURAL EDUCATIONin a

Essays by Jagdish Gundara

MULTICULTURAL WORLD

Contents

International Affairs 2

Health 4

Business 5

Literary Studies 6

Fiction 7

Poetry 13

Education 15

Children’s Books 16

Travel 18

Asian Studies 20

Canadian Studies 21

Holocaust Studies 22

Performing Arts 23

New to eBook 25

New to Paperback 26

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international affairs

International Affairs

ISBN:

Hardcover 978-0-9914209-1-0

ePub 978-1-77161-076-6

ePDF 978-1-77161-077-3

Pub. Date: April 2014

200 pages includes Index and Appendices

$25.00 CDN, $25.00 USD, 18.95 GBP, 17.95 EURO

The Table of Contents includes:

Part One The History of Women’s Struggle in Afghanistan;

Human Rights; Marriage Practices and Abuses; Burqa and Chador; The Taliban’s Ongoing War on Women; Towards Enduring Peace,

Democracy and Gender Equality;

Part Two State Failure and Reconstruction; Application of

International Law; Application of Domestic Law; Terrorist Threats; Enduring Strategic

Partnership Agreement.

Hanging by a ThreadAfghan Women’s Rights and Security Threats

Dr. Massouda Jalal & Dr. Mario Silva

More than a decade after the Taliban were ousted from power, Afghan rights and security in Afghanistan are at a crossroad Women’s rights, also, hang by a thread!

Dr Jalal and Dr Silva have joined together to offer an update and analysis on the opportunities and the dangers facing the international community as Operation Enduring Freedom winds down

Dr. Jalal is one of the most experienced and informed public figures on Afghanistan Her national and international reputations rests on her activities as a champion of peace, democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. She was the first Afghan woman to contend for the Presidency of her country, and served as the Minister for Women Affairs in the Karzai government from 2004-2006 She has won numerous awards, a paediatrician, teacher, activist and now a renowned international figure. She is also the founding President of the Jalal Foundation.

Dr. Mario Silva has had a distinguished career as an elected official on the municipal and national levels between 1994 and 2011 He is a recognized international legal scholar having recently published three books He holds a Ph D in Law, a graduate of the University of Toronto, the University of Sorbonne and Oxford University He has been decorated by the governments of Brazil, France and Portugal He is the current Chair of the International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS) and the Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

In the the first part of Hanging by a Thread, Dr Jalal asks important questions and delivers informed insights on the history of the women’s struggle in Afghanistan and the dangers posed by the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban Her views are a enormously significant insight into the urgent issues of rights and security in Afghanistan and a unique ‘optic’ into women’s rights

The second part of Hanging by a Thread addresses the continuing dilemma of security, state failure, and terrorism in Afghanistan and in terms of international concerns and law He also analyzes the structures and supports that must be in place following the international military withdrawal

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Dr. Massouda Jalal is a champion of peace, democracy, and human rights in Afghanistan. As the first

Afghan woman to contend for presidency, she stormed major perceptual barriers in

Afghanistan against women’s potential for leadership in public life. She fought for the

inclusion of equal rights for women in the Afghan Constitution as Loya Jirga represen-

tative and served as Minister for Women Affairs from 2004–2006, laying the founda-

tions for the development of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan and

the decree on the elimination of violence against women. Dr. Jalal is a multiple award

winner, pediatrician, teacher, activist, and advocate for the people; she is the founding

president of the Jalal Foundation. Dr. Mario Silva has had a distinguished career as an elected official in Canada between the years 1994

and 2011 as well as an author and international legal scholar. Dr. Silva is a graduate of

the University of Toronto, the University of Sorbonne and Oxford University and holds a

PhD in law from the National University of Ireland in Galway. He was appointed by the

Government of Canada as the 2013 Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance

Alliance and has been decorated by the governments of Brazil, France and Portugal. He

is the current Chair of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS).

Afghan Women’s Rights and Security Threats

HANGING

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More than a decade after the Taliban were

ousted from power, Afghans’ rights and security

are at a crossroad, and women’s rights hang by

a thread.

Two former political authorities offer an update

on the opportunities—and dangers—facing the

international community as Operation Enduring

Freedom winds down. Dr. Jalal, a former Minis-

ter in the Karzai government, asks the important

questions and delivers informed insights on the

history of women’s struggle in Afghanistan and

the dangers posed by the ongoing negotiations

with the Taliban. In Part II, Dr. Silva, a former

Member of the Canadian Parliament, addresses

the continuing dilemma of security, state failure,

and terrorism, and the structures and supports

that must be in place following the international

military withdrawal.

Afghan Women’s Rights and Security Threats

HANGING

BY A

THREAD:Dr. Massouda Jalal served as

Afghanistan’s Minister for Women’s Affairs

from 2004–2006. She is an Advisory Member

of the International Forum For Rights And

Security (IFFRAS) and founding President of the

Jalal Foundation.

Dr. Mario Silva has had a distin-

guished career as an elected official in Canada

between the years 1994–2011 and as an

author and international legal scholar. He is the

current Chair of the International Forum For

Rights And Security (IFFRAS).

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international affairs

International AffairsISBN:

Paperback 978-1-77161-078-0ePub 978-1-77161-079-7

ePDF 978-1-77161-080-3Pub. Date: June 2014

200 pages with Index

$22.00 CDN, $19.95 US, 14.95 GBP, 14.95 Euro

“The world today is witnessing an escalating, sophisticated, global, virulent and lethal anti-Semitism…that has become

altered by international and domestic landscapes. In popular discourse, in media, using new tools of the internet and

social media, a rise in anti-semitism is real and not imaged…Combating anti-semitism is important in upholding human

rights but the emergence of new forms of this old hatred represents a threat to international security…

It is because of this striking feature that has led to the creation of the Inter-parliamentary Coalition for Combating Anti-

semitism (ICCA) and the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Anti-semitism (CPCCA). As parliamentarians—as

democratically elected representatives from around the world and the embodiment of essential elements of a free and equal society—we have taken up the challenges faced in tackling the

blight of hatred and persecution found through the incarnation of anti-semitism in all its forms.”

From the Introduction

Tackling HateCombating Antisemitism: The Ottawa Protocol

edited by Scott Reid & Mario Silva

Tackling Hate is a volume of essays, testimony and documents drawn from the work of the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Anti-semitism (CPCCA) Many of the leading experts and scholars in the field from around the world appeared before the Committee and have contributed to this volume, including Professor Robert S Wistrich, Yehuda Bauer, the Hon Irwin Cotler, David Matas, Professor Gert Weisskirchen, Dr Manfred Gerstenfeld, Dr Gregg Rickman, Dr Charles Small, Avi Benlolo and others

The volume also contains a distinctive analysis of anti-semitism in the context of new media and globalization as well as a detailed action plan on how to deal with these new realities, including—Legal Approaches, Security Initiatives, Campus Reform, Research & Education, Inter-Faith and Inter-Community Initiatives and the United Nations

Scott Reid is a Member of the Canadian Parliament, first elected in 2000. He has worked as a journalist, researcher and lecturer in Canada, the US and Australia He has published two books, written numerous articles in magazines and academic journals Many of his writings focus on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the role of the judiciary, property rights and national unity

Dr. Mario Silva is an accomplished author and international legal scholar He is the co-author with Dr Massouda Jalal of Hanging by a Thread: Afghan Women’s Rights and Security Threats (2014), Chair of the International Forum For Rights and Security (IFFRAS), Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and has been decorated by the governments of Brazil, France and Portugal He has also had a distinguished career as an elected official at the municipal and national levels in Canada between 1994 and 2011.

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health

Social Issues / Health

Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-961-5

Pub. Date: December 2013

380 pages

$24.95

A father takes on his daughter’s killer—the multi-million dollar pharmaceutical industry

“… a compelling, well-structured read that will be appreciated by any reader.”

– Quill & Quire

Death by PrescriptionTerence H. Young, M.P.

Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston get the headlines, but there are thousands of other people who suffer and die because of the wrong prescription This book is a harrowing story about a father, a family, a daughter After fifteen years of Vanessa taking Prepulsid to alleviate a stomach disorder, suddenly, unexpectedly, she collapsed and died in her family home Confusion, grief, and remorse are channelled by Terence Young into determination to get to the root causes of his daughter’s death His investigations take him from Health Canada to the Coroner’s Office, from the salespeople of major drug manufacturers to the medical profession, from the legal profession to the courts This is a compelling story, a remarkably well-written and fully documented book that takes you into the inner workings of the global drug companies, the intricate relationships between the pharmaceutical industries and the regulatory bodies of government, the complicity of the medical profession, and the tragic consequences for the public

Terence Young is the Member of Parliament for Oakville, Ontario where he lives with his family He is the founder and chair of Drug Safety Canada, a research and public advocacy organization based in Oakville He has been active in issues related to prescription drug safety since 2000, after losing his fifteen-year-old daughter Vanessa to the Johnson & Johnson prescription drug Prepulsid Terence’s presentations make an impact wherever he appears, including University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, the Rotman School of Business, and various community groups He has been quoted in media interviews and has appeared on TVO, CBC, and CBC radio.

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business

Business / Marketing

Paperback

ISBN 978-0-088962-986-8

Pub. Date: December 2013

302 pages

$19.95

“Martin [Goldfarb] is the most talented and brilliant Brand man I ever met in my entire working life.”

– Massimo Ghenzer, former President/Executive Director Ford Italy

“…by far the smartest business intelligence and strategy advisor I have ever met …”

– Darryl Hazel, former Senior Vice-President and former Vice-President of Marketing,

Ford Motor Co.

“Affinity is an unusually interesting book and, in addition, it is an enjoyable read. In a world

crammed with business books, this is the ONE well worth reading.”

– Fred Langan, CBC Newsworld Business

AffinityBeyond Branding

Martin Goldfarb & Howard Aster

Affinity is the important new work by Martin Goldfarb and Howard Aster that uncovers how important the concept of affinity is in marketing and branding.

Drawing upon the experiences of one the world’s leading market research consultants, Affinity unveils how storytelling is essential in the process of effective branding and is essential in propagating values that are enduring and outlast economic cycles The book is a cultural consumer anthropology It is about observing and understanding purchasing behaviour, and about influencing that behaviour. Affinity is about the artifacts around us and how we feel, or associate, with them It is the reconnection between business and the street, between the storyteller and the listener

Martin Goldfarb is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Canada and a leading expert in the study of human behaviour as it relates to the marketplace and society He built Goldfarb Consultants into an international company with 26 offices in North America, South America and Europe. He sold this company in 1998.

He has been a marketing and brand consultant to many major national and international companies including Ford Motor Company, Toyota Europe, DeBeers, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Scotiabank, Trenitalia, the Government of Canada and others. He also served as the official pollster to the Liberal Party of Canada from 1973-1992.

Howard Aster taught at McMaster University, Carleton University and McGill University in the Department of Political Science, has served as a consult to numerous government departments in Canada and to cultural organizations, is the author or editor of eleven books and has published over 100 articles

affinity

BEYONDBRANDING

by Martin Goldfarb & Howard Aster

AFFINITY

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literary studies

Literary Criticism / Mystery & Detective

Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-992-9

Pub. Date: March 2014

260 pages

$22.00

Investigating Sherlock Holmes

Solved and Unsolved Mysteries

Hartley R. Nathan and Clifford S. Goldfarb

Enter the world of Sherlock Holmes It is vast, complex, endlessly fascinating, full of characters, intrigue, twists, turns, amusing, engrossing, and much more There are thousands and thousands of people on every continent who participate in this Sherlock Holmes world They are known as Sherlockians and Bootmakers (taking the name from an allusion in the Hounds of the Baskervilles) They attend meetings, dinners, exchange views, write papers, and find many ways to share their obsessions There are numerous journals and publications devoted to Sherlockian and Doylian topics and matters Investigating Sherlock Holmes brings together thirty-seven of the Nathan and Goldfarb essays into one intriguing and unusual volume Here, the reader can explore how two superb legal minds dig deeply into the mystique, the details, the vagaries, and the solved and unsolved mysteries of the Sherlockian world At once humorous, serious, scholarly, and yet whimsical, these papers and essays will delight everyone

Hartley R. Nathan and Clifford S. Goldfarb are two of Canada’s most distinguished legal minds who practice law in Toronto. They are also longtime aficionados of the world of Sherlock Holmes, participate regularly in meetings and conferences, and regularly publish their Sherlockian papers The authors are members of the most famous Sherlock Holmes Society, the Baker Street Irregulars, founded in 1934. Membership is by invitation only, and their major event is an annual dinner in New York As long time members of this exclusive club, Nathan and Goldfarb explored their passion for the world of Sherlock Holmes and have written numerous articles and papers about Doyle’s world-famous detective After some thirty years, they still continue to explore their passion and write articles and papers

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fiction

T H E

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Clanash Farjeon

Fiction / Crime

Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-997-4

Pub. Date: March 2014

260 pages

$22.00

“This is a story with all the ingredients for those who are fascinated by the genre, but also with

something different and more …” – Massimiliano Panarari, La Reppublica

“An extraordinary novel … It receives our highest accolade … recommended.”

– Ripperologist Magazine

The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper

as revealed to

Clanash Farjeon

A new, powerful, evocative, brilliantly written excursion into the literature and lore of “Ripperology ” The author explores the internal life and plumbs the abyss of sickness, describing in detail those aspects of Victorian London and the baser instincts of capitalism that incited him, and indeed everything that has made Jack the Ripper the unequalled incubus of horror and the imaginings that still inhabit our modern nightmares To present his savage theory of serial assassinations, the author has chosen, from all the possible suspects, that high-ranking alienist, psychologist, and disciple of Freud, Lyttleton Stewart Forbes Winslow The book eloquently exposes the stark contrast between the well-to-do districts of the capital of the British Empire and the stricken area of Whitechapel, scene of the assassinations and the infernal lodgings of the most downtrodden of that society This is a story with all the ingredients for those who are fascinated by the genre, but also with something different and more

Clanash Farjeon is the pen name of Alan Scarfe He is one of the most accomplished actors of the Canadian and UK stage, a director of wide renown, and a film director The former Associate Director of the Stratford Festival, Scarfe has appeared in numerous television and film roles, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, Stargate and the Littlest Hobo

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fiction

Fiction / Short Stories

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-067-4

Pub. Date: October 2014

144 Pages

$18.95

Cogwheels and Other Stories

Ryunosuke Akutagawa Translated by Howard Norman

From the literary giant of Japan, who is often referred to as the “Godfather of the Japanese short story”, and after whom the most coveted literary prize of Japan is named, the Akutagawa Prize, comes this collection of three of his greatest short stories

Akutagawa is probably best known for his story “Rashōmon” which was adapted for the screen by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. While he died at the young age of 35, the author penned well over 150 short stories, including “Cogwheels” which he wrote just before his suicide in 1927. Accompanied by stunning woodcuts by renowned artists Naoko Matsubara, and expertly translated by Howard Norman, the three stories compiled here reflect the haunting, precise and brilliant style of Akutagawa and offer a superb entry point to his work Haruki Murakami aptly described Akutagawa’s writing when he remarked, “the flow of his language is the best feature of Akutagawa’s style Never stagnant, it moves along like a living thing His choice of words is intuitive, natural – and beautiful ”

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was born in Tokyo in 1892 and during Taishō period became one of Japan’s most celebrated writers before his tragic suicide in 1927.

Naoko Matsubara is an internationally celebrated Japanese artist who now lives in Oakville, Ontario She has works in numerous collections around the world including the British Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Yale University Art Gallery

Howard Norman immersed himself the literature and culture of Japan, where he spent many years of his life, before moving to Toronto, Canada

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fiction

The Cook’s TemptationJoyce Wayne

The Cook’s Temptation is a genuine Victorian saga, full of twists and turns that bring to life the complexities of life in County Devon and then London’s East End The story follows the journey of central figure Cordelia as she struggles against class conflict, religious intolerance, suspicion and betrayal

Cordelia Tilley is the daughter of a Jewish mother and an Anglican father, and she finds herself caught between her desire to be true to herself and her need to be accepted by English society Her mother has groomed her for a life in English society, while her father, a tough publican, shows no tolerance for his wife’s social climbing or the conceits of their perspicacious daughter When Cordelia’s mother dies from typhoid fever, she tries to run the family’s establishment but soon falls prey to a local industrialist Giving birth to a son, she is tormented by her husband and his family Finally, she finds liberation via suffragette friends and sets off to start a new life

Historical fiction at its best, The Cook’s Temptation is an astonishing chronicle of a Victorian woman’s unpredictable struggle to overcome inequality and hardship to forge her independence

Joyce Wayne has an M A in English literature and has taught journalism at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario for twenty-five years. She lives in Toronto, ON. She is the recipient of numerous awards including being the winner of the Diaspora Dialogues contest for fiction and the Fiona Mee Award for literary journalism She is the co-writer of the documentary film, So Far From Home in 2010, a film about refugee journalists persecuted for their political views, and various of her other works have been published in Parchment, Golden Horseshoe Anthology, Canadian Voices and TOK6

Fiction

Paperback

ISBN: 978-1-77161-045-2

Pub. Date: February 2014

248 pages

$22.00

The C

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Joyce Wayne

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fiction

Fiction

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-001-8

Pub. Date: April 2014

240 pages

$24.95

Mara Lisette van de Heg

Lisette van de Heg’s gripping debut novel Mara, first published in 2009 in her native Holland and garnered rave reviews It met similar praise when it was published in Germany A best seller in Holland, and winner of the Christian Book Prize in 2010, Mara has finally been translated into English and published by Mosaic Press

The book begins in Zeeland, the Netherlands, 1931. Mara’s stepfather sends her off on a boat bound for Vissingen. She is pregnant To protect the family’s reputation, Mara is shipped off to live with her aunt on the old family farm Mara awaits the birth of the baby she never wanted What happens to a young woman when she is banished from her parental home, when she loses her faith in people, when she faces the future without hope? Mara explores an individual’s overwhelming dilemma and her choices between keeping silent, speaking out, and her determination to carry on, and the pains involved in this dilemma

Lisette van de Heg wrote her debut best-seller, Mara, in 2009. She is currently adapting the novel into a film screenplay. Van de Heg won the Christian Book Prize in Holland and has since written two more novels She is recognized as one of the important new literary talents in Holland

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fiction

Fiction

Hardcover

ISBN 978-1-77161-007-0

Pub. Date: February 2014

229 pages

$27.95

Enigma In BlueKlaus Bytzek

From the mind of one of Canada’s most noted inventors and entrepreneurs, Klaus Bytzek, comes his surprising and fascinating first novel, Enigma In Blue At times whimsical, humorous and sometimes sarcastic, the novel’s vivid and intriguing characters make it an engaging and intense read Driven by mysterious events and strange circumstances, the complex relations of the central characters absorb the reader as the compelling plot unfolds Both poignant and well-crafted, Bytzek’s writing is an impressionistic portrait of an oddly traditional, immutable tribal family caught in a series of disturbing, almost other worldly, events

The novel begins with the discovery of a curious fragment of possible space debris found near the edge of a lake on the boundary between a family farm and a corporate retreat Who owns it? Is it valuable? Where is it from? What is it? The scientific community is stumped.

The discovery brings two sides into conflict as the family is dramatically pitted against the endless rivalries of ruthlessness corporate interests The escalating tensions leads to shifting loyalties, unsuccessful attempts to resolve the dispute and the spilling of blood As the fast paced plot unfolds, the main protagonist is forced to make difficult decisions to protect his family as he becomes embroiled in this unexpected discovery

Klaus Bytzek is one of Canada’s most acclaimed inventors and entrepreneurs Enigma In Blue is his first novel. He, his wife and daughter, divide their time between homes in Oakville, Canada, Florida and the Bahamas

ENIGMA IN BLUE

Klaus Bytzek

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fiction

Fiction / Short Stories

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-058-2

Pub. Date: April 2013

160 pages

$20.00

Also Available:

The Golden Years

ISBN 978-0-88962-980-6

$14.95

The Weimar Triangle

ISBN 978-0-88962-902-8

$20.00

New BeginningsVincent Massey, Mackenzie King,

Tommy Douglas, Igor Gouzenko, Maurice Duplessis, Allan Monk, Camillien Houde

Eric Koch

New Beginnings is the sequel to Eric Koch’s landmark work The Golden Years: Glenn Gould, Marshall McLuhan, Lester B. Pearson, Rene Levesque & John G. Diefenbaker published by Mosaic Press in 2013 Once again, Koch is inventing a new literary form that is special and astonishing, crafting five intimate stories of six fascinating and important figures in Canadian history.

New Beginnings focuses on key characters in the history of post-World War II Canada – Tommy Douglas, Igor Gouzenko, Maurice Duplessis, Mackenzie King, Vincent Massey, and Allan Monk Koch captures the very essence of these figures through brief and poignant fictional anecdotes Fascinating, insightful, and informed, these stories appeal to anybody who wants a new take on our Canadian history and its array of characters

Eric Koch has been at the heart of Canadian public affairs for half a century and his literary and creative output is unique in Canada He is widely recognized as the ‘Dean of historical fiction’ and his works have been published in translation in Germany, Italy and China The Oxford Companion of Canadian Literature declared that “Koch’s imaginative agility, inventiveness and stylish wit have enabled him to create original and highly entertaining works ”

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poetry

Poetry

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-055-1

Pub. Date: May 2014

176 pages

$21.95

KaleidoscopeThree Poets from Israel

Ory Bernstein, Rachel Chalfi & Shimon Adaf

Israel is a literary giant in so many ways, as writers from Israel continue to leave their footprints across the world literature Kaleidoscope brings together three exceptional and significant Israeli poets into one volume, representing three generations in the evolution and development of the nation’s poetry A selection of works by three unique poets: Ory Bernstein, Rachel Chalfi and Shimon Adaf, this anthology reveals how each poet has their own voice while also reflecting three movements in Israeli poetry

Ory Bernstein has published twenty-two books of poetry, as well as prose, essays and children’s books He was awarded the Yehuda Amichai Poetry Prize for Lifetime Achievements Bernstein belongs to the “Generation of the State,” the literary generation which emerged in the 1950s whose most prominent writers are Natan Zach, David Avidan, Dahlia Ravikovitch and Yehuda Amichai

Raquel Chalfi, a poet from the succeeding generation to Bernstein, has received numerous prizes for her work, including the Prime Minister’s Prize, the Ashman Prize, the Bialik Prize for Poetry and the Brenner Prize She has published fourteen books of poetry

Shimon Adaf was born in 1972 and his parents immigrated to Israel from Morocco He has now published six novels as well three books of poetry He is widely recognized as an important new voice in Israeli literature Amos Oz has stated ‘Shimon Adaf’s voice is one of the most interesting and original in contemporary Israeli Literature ”

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poetry

Poetry Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-928-8102 pages

$17.95

Wings Toward SunlightAnna Yin

Now in its second printing, Wings Toward Sunlight establishes Anna Yin’s as one of the important new and original voices of Canadian poetry Many of her poems have since been translated into Chinese and her work has received wide critical praise

Anna Yin is a frequent contributor to literary magazines in Canada, the US and China She has been interviewed numerous times on CBC, China Daily and other media Her many prizes include the Ted Plantos Award, the IBPC First Place, and the MARTY Award She lives in Mississauga, Ontario

Inhaling the SilenceAnna Yin

Poetry Paperback

ISBN 978-088962-994-3 74 pages

$17.95

In A Springtime InstantMilton Acorn, edited by James Deahl

Poetry Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-921-9 248 pages

$24.95

Let’s Face Itedited by Hume Cronyn & Chris Beyers

PoetryPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-931-8 241 pages

$24.95

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education

Cultural Studies / Education

Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-936-3

Pub. Date: May 2014

220 pages

$29.95

“All who are interested in building genuinely inclusive notions of education and citizenship

will benefit from reading this impressive book.” – Professor Geoff Whitly,

Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education, University of London

“Jagdish Gundara has made a very substantial contribution to the field with this work and it is

the rest of us to make connections with it and help in the gigantic tasks of finding solutions.”

– Professor Terry Booth, Canterbury Christ Church University

The Case for Intercultural Education

in a Multicultural World Jagdish Gundara

This volume brings together many of Professor Jagdish Gundara’s essays and contributions to the evolving international field of intercultural education. He has argued that within the field of education there is an urgent problem to address intercultural challenges in more and more complex multicultural societies, because globalization and the marginalization of groups is increasing the pressure to deny access to educational opportunities to the poorer social classes and different types of minorities

Jagdish Gundara holds the UNESCO Chair in Intercultural Studies at the Institute of Education at the University of London For many years now, Professor Gundara has been at the forefront in both the research on and debate about intercultural education Professor Gundara’s essays and books have been widely praised and admired

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children’s books

Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts

Hardcover

ISBN 978-1-77161-004-9

Pub. Date: March 2014

32 pages

$15.95

The Loneliest Piano Ardyth Brott

The Loneliest Piano is another exploration of the world of music This time Ardyth Brott takes us into the inner and personal life of a piano—made originally in a factory in Germany, a sea voyage to New York, a concert in Carnegie Hall, a journey to a remote country residence The personalization of how a piano feels about its various journeys, adventures, and mis-adventures, its triumphs and loneliness, is unusual and wonderful

Ardyth Brott is not only a writer, but also a lawyer and arts administrator. Her first book, Jeremy’s Decision, was published in 1990 and sold 90,000 copies. Here I Am, illustrated by Dragana Miladinovic-Eic, was published in Canada in 2012 and sold 5,000 copies She lives in Hamilton, Ontario, and also in Montreal

Alena Skarina, the illustrator, is an award-winning illustrator and fine artist born in Siberia, Russia, in 1986. Her education began at Protvino City Art School, Moscow Region, which she attended from age seven to twelve. After moving to Canada in 1999, she attended the Ontario College of Art and Design At the age of seventeen, she was recruited by the renowned Toronto-based illustrator agency, Rector Art & Design, which has represented her since The use of traditional mediums, refined line work, and kind subject matter are integral elements in Alena’s work Alena lives in Toronto, Ontario

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Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy

Hardcover

ISBN 978-0-88962-990-5

Pub. Date: April 2014

64 pages

$15.95

The Scallywag SolutionTrevor Newland

The Scallywag adventures take young readers on trips through time, illustrating an exciting high-flying adventure story that also lets the reader explore and learn about the mysteries of history Where did the original Jolly Roger flag come from? Why does the Tower of Pisa lean? How did the Sphinx lose its nose? Who was the real Mona Lisa? The wild and thrilling escapades of the Scallywags will help readers find the answers.

The Scallywag Solution is the first of many adventures to come from the Scallywag gang. In this first adventure, the Scallywags face down the most terrible crew of cutthroats on all the seven seas—Blackbeard, Redbeard, Greybeard, and their little sister Goldiebeard! Only the King of all the Pirate Ghosts, Davy Jones in his dreaded locker at the bottom of the sea, frightens these scurvy dogs! But by the time the bumbling Scallywags are done with them, that may be where they’re headed ...

In The Scallywag Solution, readers learn the origins of the important historical images and myths of pirates and the high seas Told through Newland’s spectacular and wondrous illustrations, readers will find out how even the most under of underdogs can become real heroes in the face of true danger!

Trevor Newland is an exciting new talent, a storyteller, illustrator and artist His original profession was as a songwriter/performer in LA, Toronto and Vancouver working for various publishing firms. He currently teaches English literature at Langara College in Vancouver, Canada. Newland’s is the author of several exciting upcoming books, including Melvin the Magnificent and the Race to Pisa, which will be published in 2014 and 2015 by Mosaic Press

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travel

Travel / Memoir

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-061-2

Pub. Date: July 2014

190 pages

$15.95

Boundless HopeA Boy Scout’s Journey of Discovery

Israel Valderrama

This exhilarating travel memoir takes readers through shipwrecks, border wars, snakebites and love affairs, revealing a remarkable portrait of adventure that crosses ten countries in the mid-1950s.

The story beings in the 1950s as Israel Valderrama, a young man from a tiny village in Colombia, sets off to seek his fortune in Medellin After meeting a group of Boy Scouts and hearing about a World Jamboree of Scouts in Niagara Falls, Canada, Valderrama takes his bicycle and sets out on a wild adventure through ten countries—Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, the United States and, finally, Canada. Over the nine-month trip through mountains, forests, jungles, desert and cities, Valderrama tells of escapades and misadventures, friendship and love, as he is stuck on a capsized boat with missionaries, caught in border gunfights in Costa Rica and bitten by a rattlesnake in Mexico Accompanied by photos documenting the journey, this memoir paints a remarkable portrait of life and discovery

Israel Valderrama currently lives in Burlington, Ontario, and is an early pioneer of the Latin American community in Canada His bicycle is now part of the Niagara Historical Museum in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario He remains active in the scouts

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travel

Travel / History / Art

Paperback

ISBN 978-1-77161-064-3

Pub. Date: October 2014

176 Pages

$21.95

A Sketch of Venetian History

An Illustrated Story

Sarah Pierroz

Accompanied by beautiful and fantastical hand-drawn illus-trations, A Sketch of Venetian History tells the story of the rich and fascinating history of Venice that will serve as the perfect travel companion for anyone visiting the historic Italian city

The narrative, beginning with the rise of Venetian Republic, provides readers with a deeper and wide-ranging understanding of the city and its history It traces the early ecological formations and first settlements and conflicts in Venice, and then outlines how the city adapted to become a dominating, maritime empire The book continues with fascinating descriptions of the city’s subsequent defiant decline and decadence during the Venetian Rococo period, all the way to the city’s modern day struggles with tourism and pressing environmental concerns

A Sketch of Venetian History highlights Venice’s unique cultural, artistic, scientific and naval contributions. It brings to light the famous figures that graced the city’s historic bridges and canals, interspersing these stories with important Italian and Venetian phrases particular to the city’s history.

Featuring original, hand-drawn, black and white illus-trations to complement details of the Republic’s extensive past, A Sketch of Venetian History tells a beautiful story to accompany anyone’s journey to Venice, and serves as a beautiful souvenir

Sarah Pierroz teaches Visual Art and Environmental Science at United World College of the Adriatic, just 40 km north of the Venetian lagoon. Originally Canadian, she holds an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts & Science from McMaster University, and studied Visual Arts Education at Queen’s University She has been exploring different cultures and histories for the past ten years and Sketches of Venetian History ties together many of her encounters with the Venetian Republic in Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Croatia, and Italy.

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asian studies

Asian Studies / Religious Studies / Buddhism

PaperbackISBN 978-0-88962-909-7

340 pages$34.95

Images, Relics, and LegendsThe Formation and Transformation of Buddhist Sacred Sites

edited by James A. Benn, Jinhua Chen, James Robson

A major collection of important essays by many of the leading scholars in the field of Buddhism, including Phyllis Granoff from Yale University, T H Barrett from the University of London, Raoul Birnbaum from University of California, Toru Funayama from Kyoto University, Eugene Wang from Harvard University and others

The Clever Adulteress & Other Storiesedited by Phyllis Granoff

Literature / IndianPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-889-2290 pages

$25.00

Islam’s PredicamentSalim Mansur

Asian Studies / Islamic Studies Paperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-906-6 192 pages

$25.00

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canadian studies

Canadian StudiesPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-983-7254 pages

$24.95

True Crime / CanadianPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-935-6 166 pages

$17.95

Ontario in TransitionJean-Louis Roy

Ontario in Transition is a unique contemporary look at Ontario from a distinguished Quebecer’s perspective Scholarly, erudite, sensitive to the nuances of the Ontario reality, Jean-Louis Roy weaves a fascinating portrait of where Ontario has come from, where is it today and where is it likely to go in the future

Jean-Louis Roy is one of the most widely respected and renowned Quebecers and Canadians with a distinguished career as a Professor at McGill University, Director of the Centre for French Canadian Studies, and a Director of the daily newspaper Le Devoir He is author of numerous books and essays

“Jean-Louis Roy’s book comes as a shock and a delight … There’s a French expression for such a book: un tour de force.”

– Jeffrey Simpson, The Globe and Mail

Red Coat DiariesTrue Stories from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Aaron Sheedy

Red Coat Diaries takes us into the RCMP as it really is today, compiling stories written by members of the Force based upon their own experiences Some are stories of daring and duty, some are stories with a human face and some are even humorous Taken together, Red Coat Diaries gives the reader a richer, more complete and authentic portrait of the Force and the men and women who serve in it

Aaron Sheedy is a member of the RCMP with extensive experience both as an Officer and also as a writer. He has done a masterful job in collecting original, powerful and true stories that will entertain and also educate the reader He lives in Toronto

JEAN-LOUIS ROY

ONTARIO IN TRANSITIONACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES

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holocaust studies

MemoirPaperback

ISBN: 978-0-88962-937-0214 pages

$25.00

From Warsaw to WinnipegA Tale of Two Cities

Stefan A. Carter

From Warsaw to Winnipeg is a wonderfully written account of one man’s voyage from the ‘old’ to the ‘new’ world It encompasses a personal and an historical reflection on Poland prior, during and immediately after World War II It is also an important reflection on the transformations within the medical profession and changes in medical practice

Dr. Stefan A. Carter is a distinguished member of the medical profession, a retired professor from the University of Manitoba and a highly respected citizen of Winnipeg. Over the past fifty years, he has made significant contributions to his city, to his profession and the medical community of Canada

Resistance and SurvivalSara Ginaite-Rubinson

History / Holocaust ISBN 978-0-88962-816-8

300 pages$25.00

The Three Tragic Heroes of the Vilnius Ghetto

N.N. Shneidman

History / Holocaust ISBN 978-0-88962-785-7

174 pages$20.00

At the Mercy of StrangersGitel Hopfeld

History / Memoir / Jewish Studies ISBN 978-0-88962-856-4

104 pages$17.50

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performing arts

The American MusicalHistory & Development

Peter H. Riddle

Back in print in an absorbing new edition, and following the success of the first edition, The American Musical takes an insightful look at the unique fusion between drama and music that has become especially important during the past 50 years Peter Riddle provides us with a detailed exploration of the evolution and development of this form of music theatre in North America

The American Musical: History & Development traces the origins of music theatre from its 18th century European roots to the present Highlights include exploration of the minstrel show, burlesque and the revue There is documentation of true musical comedy, as represented by the Princess Musicals of Jerome Kern and P G Woodhouse leading to the masterpiece of American musical drama, Kern and Hammerstein’s Show Boat There are also fascinating discussions about Cole Porter, the Gershwin Brothers, Rodgers and Hart, Oklahoma, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Weber An important study of American musicals, American Musical is now used as a textbook at numerous universities

Peter H. Riddle is a Professor of Music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia A former band director, he has taught music theory, history, conducting and instrumentalism He has published numerous non-fiction and also fiction books, as well as many articles. He holds a Ph D from Southern Illinois University

Music / Theatre / HistoryPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-925-7

3rd Edition Out Now

216 pages (Includes Glossary, Bibliography, Index)

$19.95

“This is a good, straight forward introduction to the genre: easy to read, but with enough information to give you a grounding in the

subject. This a great book for those who want to study musical theatre …”

– Martin J. Saxton, 2008

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performing arts

The Reich’s OrchestraThe Berlin Philharmonic 1933 – 1945

Misha Aster

Now available on paperback for the first time, this book represents the first comprehensive study of the relationship between Hitler’s regime and its musical crown jewel, the Berlin Philharmonic The Nazis’ patronage afforded the Berlin Philharmonic innumerable privileges unique among German cultural institutions In terms of institutional development, the transformations of the Berlin Philharmonic between 1933 and 1945 remain the models for the orchestra’s organization to the present day Drawing together documents from orchestra, State, and private archives, this book reflects the experience of a major cultural institution, at once distressingly typical of Germany’s Nazi experience, and astonishingly distinct

Misha Aster was born in Hamilton, Ontario, studied violin at the Royal Conservatory of Canada, and studied history and politics at McGill University, Harvard, and the London School of Economics Aside from writing for numerous publications, Misha has directed numerous theatre and opera productions on both sides of the Atlantic He resides in Berlin

Music / History / ClassicalPaperback

ISBN 978-0-88962-988-2 Pub. Date: March 2014

288 pages$21.95

Alexander Brott: My Lives in Music

Alexander Brott & Betty Nygaard-KingMusic / Memoir

Paperback ISBN: 0-88962-854-8

228 pages $24.95

Conversations with George Luscombe

Steven BushBiography / Theater

Paperback w. CDISBN 0-978-88962-957-8

232 pages$27.95

The Song of Leonard Cohen

Harry RaskyBiography / Music

PaperbackISBN 978-088962-915-8

164 pages$20.00

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new to eBooks

Performing Arts / Music / Classical ISBN

ePub: 978-0-88962-944-8 ePDF: 978-1-77161-025-4

$14.99Also available in paperback:

160 pages, $21.95, 978-0-88962-927-1

Child of the NightFiction / HorrorePubISBN: 978-0-88962-953-0$9.99

Near DeathFiction / HorrorePubISBN: 978-0-88962-954-7$9.99

RebornFiction / HorrorePubISBN: 978-0-88962-955-4$9.99

BloodloverFiction / HorrorePubISBN: 978-0-88962-952-3$9.99

Fergus McWilliam has been a member of the Berlin Philharmonic since

1985. During his forty year long career he has performed with every

major conductor of the time. His solo and chamber music activities regularly

take him throughout Europe, the Americas and the Far East and he is an

internationally respected and sought-after teacher.

Blow Your Own Horn! is Fergus McWilliam’s “international take” on horn

playing, teaching, and music education in general. This spirited and frequently

iconoclastic book investigates aspects of playing and the profession not only

in philosophical terms (e.g. Mind Games, Strategies, Relativity, Why do We

Need Teachers?), but also in practical terms

(e.g. Breathing, Embouchure, Audition Tactics).

The author’s attempt to illuminate misconceptions

and contradictions in popular horn pedagogy

also f ind relevance in the larger world of

general education.

Blow Your Own Horn! is indispensable for anyone

who is fascinated by the music performance

world, whether professional or amateur.

blow your OWN horn!

Fergus McWilliam

horn heresies

an anti horn-method method

blow your OWN horn!horn heresiesby Fergus McWilliam

Music$21.95 Can/US

MOSAIC PRESS, publishers

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Blow Your OWN Horn!Horn Heresies

Fergus McWilliams

Now available as an eBook, the insightful and entertaining Blow Your OWN Horn is Fergus McWilliams ‘take’ on horn playing and more generally on music education Written in a very spirited style, the book covers all aspects of playing and the profession, including practical elements such as: auditions, embouchure, breathing, exercises

In addition, McWilliam explores topics such as: mind games, attitude, strategies, relativity, under pressure, why do we need teachers and much more! Blow Your OWN Horn is indispensable for anyone who has a fascination with the musical world, both professionals and amateurs

The Power of Blood SeriesNancy Kilpatrick

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new to paperback

FictionPaperback

ISBN: 978-0-88962-926-4 264 pages

$22.00

FictionPaperbackISBN: 978-0-88962-940-0280 pages$22.95

Heron RiverHugh Cook

Heron River probes the fierce bonds of family, the tragic conse-quences of human failure, and the persistent reverberations of history and memory

The story is set in a small Ontario town and follows a mother and son as they try to overcome illness and regrets about their past A young female police officer named Tara Burnaby tries to solve a string of break-ins following the murder of an elderly woman, and the previously staid small town reacts anxiously to the fact that there is a killer in their midst

Hugh Cook is the author of numerous novels and stories, including the Homecoming Man and the award-winning Home In Alfalfa He and his wife reside in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

“...an extremely well-embroidered and taught novel of pain, memory, and the possibilities for redemption.”

– Tim Jacobs, Hamilton Spectator

Operation NostradamusRaul E. Gonzalez

A fast paced thriller that delves into the secret inner-workings of the world’s most powerful intelligence agency, the Vatican Intelligence Apparatus (VIA), who have ties with the Freemasons, IMF and World Bank. VIA finds itself baffled by society-shaking events after a quantum computer in the secret Archives Room cracks the Nostradamus Prophesies, uncovering a link between the sacred works in the Gnostic Gospels, the Bible, Qur’an that reveals the identity of the Antichrist Peter Cushing, an ex-MI6 agent, is soon called in to remove this nemesis, but eliminating a world leader is not an easy task, and Cushing soon discovers possible new evidence of guilt

Raul Gonzalez has been writing in Spanish for twenty years and has won a number of awards in Mexico and Argentina Operation Nostradamus is his first work in English.

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