Rights Guide Montreal-Contacts Frankfurt 2015

FRANKFURT 2015

RIGHTS GUIDE

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Louise Choquette, Chief of Staff 2

Veronica Omana, International Sales Agent 3

Rita Biscotti, Rights Agent - Francophone Market 4

Maria Alejandra Luna Silva, Accounts Management 5

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Dear friends and colleagues,

This new season brings many newcomers to Montréal-Contacts, and we are proud and thrilled to share with you how the agency is evolving, as you are part of our success.

Our agency continues to grow, with new represented publishers from French Canada (McGray, FouLire, Planète Rebelle, Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal) and a new American agency represented for the French language: Dupree Miller. We are diversifying our catalogue, which includes Children novels and albums, science popularization and best-selling fiction series.

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Jean-Sébastien DufresnePrésident

This year brought also new members to our team, with the arrival of Veronica Omana and Rita Biscotti, respectively in charge of International markets and French market. More recently, Louise Choquette, daughter of the agency’s founder Claude Choquette, joined as Chief of Staff.

More than ever we embrace our mission of promoting a wide circulation of literary works around the world, buidling our action on family values and an openness to diversity.

We are glad that you are part of our adventure. We thank you for your continuous collaboration and look forward to realizing many projects in the months to come.

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The Green Beauty RulesThe Essential Guide to Toxic-Free Beauty, Green Glamour, and Glowing Skin

Paige Padgett

Green beauty expert and celebrity makeup artist Paige Padgett shows readers how to green their beauty routine while looking gorgeous in the process. Padgett shares insider secrets and practical strategies to make green beauty easy: how to read beyond the labels, see through misleading buzzwords, and identify toxic chemicals that prematurely age skin and cause harm from the inside out. For readers who are new to the green beauty scene or already experimenting with eco-conscious makeup and skin care, this is the essential guide to clean cosmetics for a healthier future.

Connecting With CoincidenceThe New Science for Using Synchronicity and Serendipity in Your LifeBernard D. Beitman, MD

For the first time since Carl Jung’s work comes bold new research that explains scientifically how we can identify, understand, and perhaps even control the frequency of coincidences in our everyday lives. The emerging field of Coincidence Studies (CS), which Beitman is instrumental in developing, emphasizes closer connections between mind and environment than are currently accepted in psychiatry and psychology. Beitman is the first to provide a scientific understanding and practical ways in which readers can use in their own lives.

OMG!How Children See GodMonica Parker

OMG! is a magical window into how children view God. This cross-culture of kids offer some entertaining and unfiltered explanations about how God looks like, where he or she lives, and what powers God possesses (and may not possess). This book showcases the differences and yet the similarities that kids of every economic, cultural and religious background share. Funny, poignant and galvanizing with deeply rooted sentiments that will never go out of fashion.

The Perfection DeceptionWhy Trying to Be Perfect Is Sabotaging Your Relationships, Making You

Sick, and Holding Your Happiness HostageJane Bluestein, PhD

For those who are bound by the impossible demands of perfectionism and those who feel bound by someone else’s perfectionistic standards, Dr. Bluestein emphatically shows that perfectionism is not a good thing and it’s not remotely the same as doing your best. Through personal interviews and the latest research, she explores how our culture fuels the dysfunction and how perfectionism develops. Further, she provides practical strategies for moving towards authenticity and wholeness to live with confidence, self-fulfillment, and happiness..

You’re Tearing Us ApartTwenty Ways We Wreck Our Relationships and Strategies to Repair ThemPat Love, Eva Berlander and Kathleen McFadden

Relationships in the 21st century are complicated. One recent study found that couples spend only 35 minutes per week in intimate conversation; the rest of the time relying on electronic contact and notes. To keep a relationship from hitting “esc” or worse, “delete”, this fast-paced life calls for fast-paced strategies, and this book is full of them! You’re tearing Us Apart includes universal topics that can affect any couple and will resonate with any reader in a relationship.

Being RelationalThe Seven Ways to Quality Interaction & Lasting ChangeLouise Phipps Senft and William Senft

The challenges of a crowded and hyper-connected world call us to evolve in the ways that we relate to each. The goal of Being Relational is to provide a synthesis of attitudes and practices organized into a practical, thought-provoking and inspiring approach that readers can draw upon and use as a way of being in relation to others. This unique collection of teachings focuses on what happens in human interaction. It details ways of being in relation to others that capture the heart and soul of all that is self-help, grounded in method, and supported by relational conflict theory and brain science findings.

September 2015 | 256 pages March 2016 | 264 pages

October 2015 | 144 pages August 2015 | 240 pages

October 2015 | 216 pages September 2015 | 264 pages


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Believable Hope 5 Essential Elements to Beat Any Addiction

Michael Cartwright & Ken Abraham

Michael Cartwright is a respected addiction industry trailblazer and a noted behavioral healthcare specialist with over seventeen-years carreer in setting addiction treatment centers accross the US. He shares in Believable Hope his personal struggles, his recovery process, and the 5-pronged approach that has caused dramatic transformation with clientele ranging from those living on the streets to celebrities and everyone in-between. Believable Hope is a lifeline for people battling addiction, providing a fresh sense of hope for those who love them.

Feeling GreatCreating a Life of Optimism, Enthusiasm and Contentment

Dadi Janki, Peter Vegso and Kelly Johnson

In this treasure of a book, Dadi Janki (internationally acknowledged as a great teacher and mentor), and Peter Vegso (original publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series) call on their decades of spiritual study and experience to answer essential questions like: What does it really means to “feel great”?. Readers will discover that feeling great is not about having a good time for a few hours, or having money to spend. It’s about putting your life in order and remembering who you really are. It’s about practicing the four keys revealed in this book, then learning how to start acquiring and applying them.

Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and

Independent Children

Reid Wilson, PhD and Lynn Lyons, LICW

Helping anxious kids in a traditional way reinforces a child’s worry and avoidance. From their success with hundreds of organizations, schools, and families, Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons share their unconventional approach of stepping into uncertainty in a way that is currently unfamiliar but infinitely successful. The book exposes the most common anxiety-enhancing patterns, and presents exercises and techniques to change both the children’s and the parental patterns of thinking and behaving.

AspertoolsThe Practical Guide for Understanding and Embracing

Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and NeurodiversityHarold Reitman, MD

Helping others “get it” when it comes to dealing with those so-called learning disabilities is the very purpose of this book. After reviewing the scientific community’s research, the author believes that it’s time to not just accept neurodiversity, but to embrace it. It is the first book to offer simple tools, action plans and resources to help understand and deal with anyone whose brain is a bit different. Aspertools covers a broad range of neurodiverse conditions, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD and Dislexia.

The Brain FixWhat’s the Matter With Your Gray Matter

Ralph E. Carson, LD, RD, PhD

In The Brain Fix, Carson reveals an arsenal of proven tools that help regenerate new cells and connections in the brain. He shares a myriad of simple changes to make in your environment, diet, sleep habits, and exercise routine that will yield both immediate and long-term changes to your gray matter.

SuperhealingEngaging Your Mind, Body, and Spirit to Create Optimal

Health and Well-Being

Elaine R. Ferguson, MD

While advancements in technology are vast, the constraints of conventional medicine are an impediment to successfully preventing, reversing or addressing the causes of chronic diseases. Superhealing presents an integrative approach to healing as a way of eradicating the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual limitations —illustrated from real-life stories — that lead to chronic diseases and imbalance. PBS television network (USA) will lauch a TV program based on Superhealing.

September 2012 | 264 pages April 2015 | 144 pages

September 2013 | 264 pages April 2015 | 240 pages

September 2012 | 288 pages October 2013 | 288 pages

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Tiger Heart Katrell Christie and Shannon McCaffrey

Katrell Christie was a thirty-something former art student turned roller-derby rebel who opened a teashop in Atlanta. Barely two years later, her life would make a drastic change and so would the lives of a group of girls in India. While on a trip to Darjeeling, Katrell met some girls at an orphanage who would very soon “age out” without any place to go. Returning home, she could not forget the girls and before long, “The Learning Tea” was born to help raise funds for the girls. Tiger Heart recounts Christie’s adventures back to India and the power of one person to make a difference.

Chicken Soup for the SoulJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen | Founders

Chicken Soup for the Soul is one of the world’s favorite and most recognized storytellers. From the beginning, this series turned into one of the most popular and loved books ever published, which has been sold into 44 languages, counts nearly 300 titles, and have sold more hundreds of million copies worldwide.

It’s been over 20 years in which real people have been sharing real stories that bring hope, courage and inspiration. Now Chicken Soup for the Soul has gone beyond the bookstore to become a world leader in life improvement.

A new generation of readers has reached the market while the original readers are still around and eager for more CS titles. For that reason, the Chicken Soup for the Soul team in USA has created a powerful impact, and it’s time for a relaunching of this phenomenal series.

Facts you should know about Chicken Soup for the Soul:

• It’s one of the world’s most notorious brand name. It ranks 3rd (88%) behind Harry Potter (97%) and Lord of the Rings (96%) and ahead of James Bond (81%).

• Total worldwide retail sales of Chicken Soup for the Soul-branded products have exceeded $2 billion.

• Throughout the world, about 15 publishers have kept the CS series alive and still keep an impressive number of titles in print. Like Rebis in Poland, Gramedia in Indonesia, Random House in Germany, Jarir in Saudi Arabia, Beliveau in French Canada, Mehta in India, Triviet in Vietnam, Diana/Planeta in Mexico, Morning Star in Taipei, etc.

Life Could Be VerseKirk Douglas

For his 98th anniversary, Kirk Douglas offers an intimate look into his life. Through a collection of poetry, prose and photographs, he exposes the bombs and blockbusters through both the personal and professional aspects. He chaperones us through the stages of his life, including the untimely death of his youngest son, and shares nostalgic pictures of the other “leading ladies” in his life like Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall, and Bridget Bardot. Kirk Douglas is an American legend — crowned as one of the greatest male screen legends in American film history by the American Film Institute. And at 97, he is the highest ranked person on the list still alive today.

The Risen (The Light Bringer Series: Book Three)Chris DiGiuseppi and Mike Force

Evil now has a face as Police Lieutenant Alan Crane in the third and final installment of The Light Bringer Trilogy. The existence of the one who represents the darkness here on earth is discovered. Crane and his supernatural counterpart Michael Simons continue to track their adversary, and they begin to uncover his long reign of terror, which sets forth a plan to poison the hearts and souls of mankind in preparation for the final battle between good and evil. Who will win? This award-winning series will engage every imagination and spirit while it answers this provocative question.

October 2015 | 232 pages

December 2014 | 128 pages

May 2015 | 264 pages

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Pope Francis: Life and RevolutionElisabetta Piqué

Since Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013, countless books have been written to help the world understand this deeply complex yet simple servant of God. What sets Pope Francis: Life and Revolution apart from all other biographies of Pope Francis is the careful research and original investigation behind it, along with the fact that it is written by an internationally respected journalist — Elisabetta Piqué — who has remained close to the Pope since first meeting him back in 2001. Piqué reveals the personal side of Pope Francis : his freedom, courage, humility, humanity, and humor.

Sacred Space: Prayer BooksThe Irish Jesuits

The secret to Sacred Space’s popularity is its simplicity. At its core is a simple daily prayer based on Scripture, and Sacred Space: The Prayer Book offers reflections for every day of the liturgical year. Each day includes Scripture readings and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and reflection. This annual collection includes also two seasonal booklets that offer a daily Scripture reading and points of reflection to help readers center yourself and ground your Advent or Lent experience in prayer : Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season, and Sacred Space for Lent

StrippedHeather King

Cancer is a life-altering event of seismic proportions that forever impacts people’s lives, and pushes them to reorder priorities, reassess values and perhaps rethink their faith. A diagnosed tumor forced Heather King to live at the crossroads of uncertainty, belief, fear and modern medicine. Only her faith in Christ, the Great Physician, helped her sort through the crippling uncertainty and choose her best way forward. Stripped chronicles King’s decision to carefully examine all the medical evidence available and to choose to bring God into her decision making, even if that meant going against established medical advice.

Parenting a Grieving Child Mary DeTurris Poust

Whether it’s a fish, a friend, or a family member, nearly every child will experience a loss in their early years, and the feelings of a sad event can be confusing and scary. When grief intrudes, children look to their parents and the adults in their lives to fix this pain, take away what they don’t understand, and show them how to handle their emotions. Parenting a Grieving Child provides practical and approachable resources for Catholic parents and other adult helpers who work with children to use the power and traditions of the Catholic faith to accompany children as they work through their grief in a healthy way.

Praying With Ignatius of Loyola Jacqueline Bergan and Marie Schwan

Ignatius of Loyola devoted his adult life to developing a way to build and deepen our personal relationship with God. Bergan and Schwan’s work integrates the life of Ignatius with principles of spirituality and offers an entry point for the reader through quotations, reflection questions, poetry and prayer inspired by the spirituality of St. Ignatius. In this new edition of a classic book, Praying with Ignatius of Loyola makes Ignatian spirituality available to everyone and enriches an active, contemporary life with support and direction.

Saint PeterStephen J. Binz

Peter made more than one major mistake while following Jesus, and he has been highly revered within the Church. In fact, when flawed people experience forgiveness through Jesus, they are freed and empowered to be faithful followers of Christ. Author Stephen J. Binz helps us embrace the reality that God works through broken human beings to accomplish truly beautiful things. Saint Peter reminds us that the papacy — from Peter to the present day — has always been filled by imperfect people. Mysteriously and wonderfully, that’s exactly the type of person through whom God advances the Church!

August 2015 | 328 pages

September 2015 | 266 pages August 2015 | 216 pages

August 2015 | 106 pagesNovember 2015 | 208 pages

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SanctuaryCreating a Space for Grace in Your LifeTerry Hershey

Have you ever come back from a vacation only to feel more wiped out than before? Does the phrase “a little R&R” sound like an unattainable dream? What do you do when you need to “just be” for a while? Our daily life takes a toll in energy, time and effort. The space and rest we need to recuperate — physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually — is usually put on hold. What we need is sanctuary, a place and space that allows us to reflect, rejuvenate, and restore. Terry Hershey’s book not only defines what sanctuary is but why we need it, where we can find it, and how we can create it as a space and habit.

How Big Is Your God?Paul Coutinho, SJ

Do you have a real relationship with God, or do you just have a religion? Do you know God, or do you just know about God? In How Big Is Your God? Paul Coutinho challenges us to grow stronger and deeper in our faith and in our relationship with God — a God whose love knows no bounds. To help us on our path, Coutinho introduces us to people in various world religions — from Hindu friends to Buddhist teachers to St. Ignatius of Loyola — who have shaped his spiritual life and made possible his deep, personal relationship with God.

Rights sold in Chinese, Spanish, French and Polish.

Heroic LivingChris Lowney

Former Jesuit and investment banker, Chris Lowney combines in Heroic Living the proven practices of Ignatian spirituality with his business expertise to help each of us discover our “mighty purpose” in life and develop a personal life strategy to achieve it. Lowney’s work provides the tools and strategies needed to make practical, long-term life changes that move us away from our fractured, compartmentalized lives and towards the satisfaction and wholeness that each of us desires so deeply.

Rights sold in Chinese, Spanish, Polish and Bahasa

A Friendship Like No OtherWilliam A. Barry, SJ

Grounded in biblical tradition but with a clear focus on Ignatian spirituality, this book provides us with all the tools needed to become a friend of God. It offers three well-supported and practical sections: prayerful exercises to help lead us to the conviction that God wants our friendship, a close look at objections to this idea and reflections on experiencing the presence of God and discerning those experiences. Brief, personal meditations are woven throughout.

Rights sold in Chinese and Spanish.

My LIfe With The SaintsJames Martin, SJ

This best-selling memoir of spiritual self-discovery is an homage to the Catholic saints who have accompanied Fr. Martin throughout his life. As this witty, confessional, and surprising account unfolds, discover how the saints of the Catholic Church can help each of us find our way in the world.

Rights sold in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Polish and Slovak.

Heroic LeadershipChris Lowney

Jesuit-seminarian-turned-investment-banker Chris Lowney examines in this book organizational principles of effective leadership derived from the history and teachings of the Jesuits and applies them to modern corporate culture. Based on the four core values of self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism, this book identifies practices that sixteenth-century priests developed to foster dynamic, effective leaders and achieve longevity.

Rights sold in Chinese, Croat, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

March 2015 | 140 pages October 2010 | 184 pages

November 2010 | 240 pages March 2008 | 224 pages

October 2007 | 424 pagesJanuary 2005 | 336 pages

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The Digestive SystemBasic Science in the ClinicDr. Pierre Poitras, Editor

The sum total of biomedical knowledge is considerable, and getting larger each day. It is hard to imagine mastering, quantitatively or qualitatively, all data on genetics or cellular and molecular biology. While some discoveries have an immediate impact on medical practice, the effects of others are more long-term.This book seeks to establish a link between basic science and clinical practice by highlighting knowledge that has had an impact on care.

Inside the Historical FilmBruno Ramirez

In many ways, our historical culture is shaped more in the movie theatre than in the classroom. Inside the Historical Film argues how and why film can enrich our understanding of the past. Bruno Ramirez discusses a wide range of films, pointing to the role that film-crafts play in translating historical events into cinematic language. The practice-based quality at the core of Ramirez’s analysis is further enhanced by conversations with world-renowned film directors, including Denys Arcand, Constantin Costa-Gavras, Deepa Mehta, Renzo Rossellini, Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, and Margarethe von Trotta.

The Musculoskeletal ExaminationJean-Luc Tremblay

Intended for students and established practitioners alike, this unique guide gives a comprehensive view of the musculoskeletal physical examination procedure. While a number of books have been written on this subject, few have truly discussed in detail the specific physical signs of rheumatic diseases. Each joint group and all types of symptoms are described with case studies, including diagnostic techniques and manipulations accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs. The neurological exam, laboratory analyses and joint injection/aspiration methods are also described.

America According to SartreYan Hamel

For the first time, Jean-Paul Sartre’s American concept is analysed from an approach focussing on the many facets of his complex vision, which is literary and philosophical as much as political. Yan Hamel cautions against any schematic reading of Sartre’s relationship with America: “It would be naïve and totally reductive to see Sartre’s vision as moving in linear stages from uncritical fantasy to lucid disillusion. His pronouncements have to be appreciated not only in relation to very particular events and historical circumstances, but also as a product of a broader French and European tradition that shaped his perceptions at virtually every stage of his evolving relationship with America.”

Leading Research Universities in a Competitive WorldHelping research universities perform to world-class standardsRobert Lacroix and Louis Maheu

“Comparing the configuration of higher education systems in the US, UK, France, and Canada, the authors outline the ways in which research universities, which need public funding and have to engage diverse forms of state regulation, may possess sufficient autonomy to behave as independent actors. This work focuses on the organizational factors affecting the efficiency, prestige and performance of these institutions.”, McGill-Queen’s University Press.

January 2014 | 376 pages November 2014 | 338 pages

September 2014 | 368 pages August 2013 | 370 pages

January 2015 | 332 pages


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Smart Play Smarts Toys - 4th EditionHow to Select and Use the Best Toys & GamesDr. Toy - Stevanne Auerbach, PhD

A child’s ability to play is more than fun and diversion; play is critical for his or her emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to critical thinking. For the developing mind, learning to play is paramount – but is the child getting the most from playtime? Learn to expand a child’s ability to be playful, and increase his or her PQ (Play Quotient).

Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, affectionately known as Dr. Toy, has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and evaluating toys, games and children’s products. She offers special advice on which types of toys and games to buy for baby to older children, and how to best use them. She also provides play pointers, child development principles, and many useful resources:

• How to be a child’s “Play Guide”

• How play can strengthen confidence, maturity levels, and thinking

• Benefits of play with toys, games, and many other objects to expand playfulness

• Criteria for selecting the right playthings to match each child’s needs

This new edition is totally improved: all text reviewed and updated, and new illustrations added

Rights sold in Arabic, Chinese, Croat, Greek, Hebrew, Russian and Turkish.

Seyrawyn Adventures - SeriesMartial Grisé and Maryse Pepin3 volumes | Novel | Young Adults

On the Lost Island of Arisan, the Guardians of Lönnar protect their colony and The Source from the bloody attacks of their neighbor, the king of the Stone Giants and his fearsome army.

Blinded by his hunger for power and revenge, the evil druid Dihur of the Order of the Four Elements will not let anything get in his way of capturing the huge energy contained in The Source. Newly promoted to Guardian of the Land, the elf druidess Miriel, her friends Arafinway and Marack, set off on their first mission: protecting the border lands. With imminent war threatening the land, their three-month assignment will turn into a true quest spanning two years.

Their medieval journey will lead them to travel through their world, cross paths with surprising companions and discover numerous secrets.

Seyrawyn Adventure Series offers the admirable but yet simple values of trust, challenge, and rounds out this learning with the notions of solidarity and team work. Even the fiercest warrior or elf druidess would be most vulnerable without his or her companions!

The Dragon Keepers - SeriesMaryse Pepin 5 volumes | Chapter Book | 7+

In these positive and magical adventures, every title of the series is related to a specific Dragon egg that shares a different strength with its keeper. Together, they must find solutions to improve their lives. The Dragon Keepers Series shares the noble values of authenticity, trust, self-esteem and perseverance. Taking inspiration from true stories and proven tricks and tips, author Maryse Pepin offers the magic of the Dragon eggs with fun and practical solutions to help young people grow.

2014 | 332 pages

November 2012 | 624 pages

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The Crazy Castle - SeriesAlain M. Bergeron – Fil et Julie26 volumes | 7+ | Early readers chapter books | Full Color

Short stories with colorful illustrations that will make little readers rethink everything they thought they knew about the world of kings, princesses and knights. Each story is introduced and wrapped up by Coquin, the cat. While not being part of the stories, he speaks directly to the reader and occasionally pops-up into the illustrations. Young readers will have fun spotting him. The Crazy Castle: amusing characters, simple stories that capture the imagination, short sentences and a really nice page layout. Everything to encourage young readers to enjoy this foray into the world of fantasy.

Émilie-Rose - SeriesMartine Latulippe4 volumes | Novel for teenagers | 12+

Series aimed at teenagers, with captivating, emotional and funny stories! In the first title, The Neighbour, Rosa, the Fish and I, Émilie-Rose asks herself: Save the world or buy new jeans? Begin to take an interest in politics, or seduce the new neighbour? At 17, she dreams of finding true love, but at the same time she wants to bring a little happiness to those around her. If only she could blush less... Or, if she was not so clumsy. A funny, surprising and little crazy novel.

The Adventures of Marie-S - SeriesMartine Latulippe and Fabrice Boulanger10 volumes | 7+ | Early readers chapter books | B&W

At age nine, Marie-S (Marie-Sequin) decides to spice up her life and follows the footsteps of her grandfather by becoming a “detective”. Little readers are invited to look for hidden letters in the illustrations and construct a word that will serve as a clue to solve the puzzle of each story! To validate this word, children will need to visit the web page made exclusively for this series. Funny stories filled with values like overcoming challenges, family and courage. An interactive concept that can be easily adapted and translated.

My Parents Are So Nice But - Series21 volumes | 10+ | Chapter Book

My Parents Are So Nice But is a collection composed of several short novels written by different authors, which challenges young people to think about sensible topics related to human relationships: divorced parents, social isolation and new technologies, etc., by presenting all kinds of situations that they might encounter with people around them. A series that addresses multiple themes and makes mockery, in a fun way, of the surprising and often strange human behaviors.

Zak and Zoe Stories - SeriesFrançois Gravel and Philippe Germain12 volumes | 7+ | Early readers chapter books | B&W

Zak and Zoe is a collection that consists in three series: Extreme Sports, Extreme Films, Extreme Animals.

Short novels that can be read in any order; side-splitting humour that both girls and boys will enjoy; eye-catching layout similar to a comic strip; lots of funny dialogues: fast-paced, zany stories, colourful style and hilarious wordplay. A brilliant tribute to imagination and high spirits!

Familiy’s Ghosts - SeriesJocelyn Boisvert5 volumes | Novel for teenagers

A short stories series told by a young narrator of 14 who lost four family members in a car accident. Author Jocelyn Boisvert demonstrates an unsusual mastery to introduce a short novel with this incredible drama without ever falling into the melodrama. Boisvert handles the emotion and humor throughout these disconcerting stories, where Matthew, the main character, will have touching and funny meetings in the cemetery with his family members… now become ghosts! Despite the sensitive topic (mourning), humor and action are constantly present, and Matthew shows great resilience and determination.

January 2009 | 48 pages March 2012 | 176 pages

August 2008 | 64 pages Sept. 2007 | 128-168 pages

August 2010 | 64 pages March 2012 | 208-240 pages

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Tsuki, the Moon PrincessSuzanne de Serres and Virginie Rapiat5+ | Full Color Book + 50 min. CD | MP3 available

Mister Sakaki was an old man without children who worked as a bamboo-cutter. One day, while he was working, he found a small girl playing the flute in the heart of a stalk. She was only a few inches tall, but incredibly beautiful. The young Tsuki grows, her adoptive parents become very rich, and then she leaves, transforming them into immortal beings, as she was. Tsuki’s parents, in tears, decided to give back this immortality in order to retreive Tsuki, because an eternal life had no meaning without their beloved daugther. Tsuki, a princess who came from the Moon and was destined to return to it.

Africa TalesAbakar Adam Abaye and Sylvie Bourbonnière4+ | Full Color Book + 28 min. CD | MP3 available

Three tales inspired by Chadian tradition, filled with wittiness and a touch of philosophy as well. Teasing characters and entangled situations blend in an exotic setting, together progressing in stories that contribute to learning values like justice and respect for the elderly. A great way to entertain children and give them a bit of wisdom at the same time.

My Very Best FriendJennifer Couëlle and Josée Bisaillon5+ | Full Color Book + 20 min. CD | MP3 available

Two funny, clever and heart-warming stories about friendship: For Oiseau gris (Grey Bird), life is as drab as his feathers, and moreover his colourful and happy next-door neighbour is a nightmare! A nightmare that will turn out to be a joyful addition to Grey Bird’s life! An imaginative story that shows how the joy can open both the hearts and the way for a true friendship. In the second tale, Malika is inconsolable after the disappearance of 7 of her 110 cuddly toys. However, her life will be transformed by the arrival of an unusual stuffed toy named Monster Monster! Thanks to him, Malika will learn about the power of giving.

UnicornSuzanne De Serres and Sophie Rozenn Boucher4+ | Full Color Book + 32 min. CD | MP3 available

Have you ever seen a unicorn with no horn? Never on earth! And yet, Lea is almost four and hers did not grow. Is there anything that she can do? Fortunately, His Majesty Albert, the lion, knows the magic remedy, and he proposes to Lea to escort her to the magic fountain on the other side of the forest. This whimsical musical tale is the lovely quest of a curious, smart and adventurous unicorn, ready to face any situation to fulfill her dream. In Unicorn, author Suzanne De Serres brings her characters to life by giving each of them a particular sound.

Petite Souris’ TalesJacinthe Lavoie3+ | Full Color Book + 28 min. CD | MP3 available

One of these mornings, Petite Souris (Little Mouse) wakes up to find out that her fish is not in its bowl anymore. At once, she runs on a quest to discover that a loved one can always live in your heart. On her journey, she also learns that no matter how strong you are, the most important is to own your inner strength. Petite Souris loves to tell stories to answer questions that inevitably appear in life like the subject of death, which is well addressed for children. Sometimes sad and emotional, sometimes strong and vulnerable, Petite Souris acquires wisdom throughout her adventures. Two wonderful stories beautifully illustrated!

Sami’s MagicJenniffer Couëlle and Julie Grugeaux5+ | Full Color Book

Everybody loves Sami. It’s obvious! He is nice! However, some kind of nice freaky stuff happens around him. But one day, Sami finds out why he can step inside other people’s minds, and understand their feelings and emotions. He will learn to live with such a wonderful gift, and he won’t be ashamed about it anymore. His tremedous worries will turn out to be an amazing magical empathy tale.

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Inside JihadHow Radical Islam Works; Why It Should Terrify Us: How To Defeat ItDr. Tawfik HamidPublisher: Mountain Lake Press

Dr. Tawfik Hamid is considered a world authority on Islamism and counterterrorism. He reveals in this book his insights about the Islamic terror movement drawn from his personal experiences as a former jihadist. As a psychologist, he helps readers understand the jihadist mindset. He explains the meaning of jihad and the role that sex, petrodollars and the hijab play in its proliferation. Dr. Hamid also details his bold plan for Islamic reformation and integration as one of the world’s peaceful religions.

The Quantum PrayerAn inspiring Guide to Love, Healing, and Creating the Best Life Possible

Dr. Joshua KaiPublisher: Creative Space Publishing

Like so many people today, Joshua Kai found himself at a point where he was simply “enduring” his life. At odds with all aspects of his life, he made the courageous choice to embrace his own authenticity and create an extraordinary life. Joshua explains in simple terms and with clear insight how you too can use this unique guidance in your own life to manifest, create, heal, prosper, and even discover your own life purpose. Winner Silver place - Global Ebook Awards | Winner 2nd place - The Indie Spiritual Book Awards | Finalist - Beverly Hills Book Awards.

Think Like a BabyAmber Ankowski PhD & Andy AnkowskiPublisher: Chicago Review Press

In Think Like a Baby, the authors show parents how to re-create classic child development experiments using common household items. These simple step-by-step experiments apply from the third trimester through age seven and beyond, and help parents understand their children’s physical, cognitive, language and social development, while interacting and having fun with them at the same time. Each experiment is followed by a discussion of its practical implications for parents. Rights sold in Korean, Hungarian and Russian.

The Light - A Book of WisdomKeidi KeatingPublisher: Career Press/New Page

This powerful book contains chapters by 22 of the world’s leading luminaries in the field of personal development and spiritual transformation, including bestselling authors Neale Donald Walsch and Don Miguel Ruiz. Covering topics from co-creating a peaceful world, forgiveness, healing, and finding purpose and happiness, to chapters about health, well-being and destiny, The Light also includes practical exercises and guidance, empowering readers to achieve their greatest potential. | Rights sold in Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Slovene, Czech and Greek.

The BotanistL.K. HillPublisher: Jolly Fish Press

In the heat of the desert, Detective Cody Oliver inadvertently stumbles upon a strange garden adorned with exotic flowers. Upon closer inspection, he finds the garden is a cover for the scores of bodies buried below. Gripping and puzzling, with characters that take on a life of their own, The Botanist will ensnare even the most seasoned of mystery readers into its clever and engaging plot.

A Force For GoodHow Enlightened Finance Can Restore Faith in CapitalismJohn G. TaftPublisher: St. Martin’s Press (Palgrave Macmillan)

John Taft has gathered twenty of the greatest financial minds and respected industry leaders of our time to explore and address topics such as creating a stable retirement system, investment strategies that will protect the environment and reward responsible corporate behavior, and a renewed culture of ethics, integrity, and client focus. These kinds of perspectives offer a blueprint for a new kind of capitalism - Enlightened Finance - that will secure the future of everyone.

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April 2015 | 224 pagesOctober 2014 | 256 pages

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You Can Draw! Simple Techniques For Realistic DrawingsLeonardo PereznietoPublisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Artist Leonardo Pereznieto is a YouTube phenomenon. His channel, Fine Art Tips, has more than 370,000 subscribers and his instruction videos have received more than 30 million views. This work is his first-ever book, one that will allow deeper insight into his technique and give simple yet detailed, step-by-step instructions for drawing the hyper-realistic surfaces and textures that have earned him such a large and devoted following.

Domestic ChicA Fashionably Fabulous Guide to Cooking & Entertaining by the SeasonsKristen SollennePublisher: Waldorf Publishing

Rising culinary star Chef Kristin Sollenne has been making headlines for her contemporary food philosophy, approachable cooking tips and re-imagined healthy dishes. Passionate about healthy, flavourful dishes, she demonstrates a farm-to-table approach to traditional Italian style cooking. Kristin offers the ultimate go-to guide for cooking and entertaining by the seasons. With 16 pre-planned menus and over 100 recipes with innovative décor tips. Unique flavours and pairings are awakened through each menu, along with touching family stories and traditions.

Appliqués MasteryCreate Your Own Quilt Masterpiece: Process, Possibilities and PatternPhilippa NaylorPublisher: Dragon Threads Ltd.

Philippa Naylor takes quilters on a step-by-step journey through her process of designing a competition appliqué quilt from start to finish. Appliqué Mastery includes a quilt pattern with detailed instructions so quilters can put the appliqué techniques into practice immediately. The book is structured so it’s perfect for a month-by-month project; individuals and groups can choose to use the structured schedule provided, or set a personal time frame and work at their own pace.

Enchanted Knits for DollsNicky EpsteinPublisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Knitters and doll-lovers alike will be completely enchanted by this magical collection of knitted costume patterns for 18-inch dolls. Created by Nicky Epstein, celebrated designer and author, these delightful designs include fairy tale favorites such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood, along with popular characters such as an angel, fairy, mermaid, and much more. Beautifully photographed and creatively designed, this book is sure to delight all who love make-believe and the magic of fairy tales.

Good Measure: Knit A Perfect Fit Every Time Deborah NewtonPublisher: Sixth & Spring Books

No matter how well you knit, if the sizing is wrong, nothing works. In Good Measure, Deborah Newton, knitting expert and designer, teaches how to personalize any knitted garment pattern to achieve a perfect, flattering fit for every shape and size. This indispensible reference covers every aspect of fit, including how to properly analyze a pattern for customization, make alterations in a project as needed, determine proper ease in every area of a garment, choose which fibers work best with a particular design, and so much more.

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DoableThe Girl’s Guide to Accomplishing Just About AnythingDeborah ReberPublisher: Simon Pulse / Beyond Words | 12+

Teen girls have a lot on their plates. Overscheduled and overburdened, achieving goals can be a challenge when procrastination, crappy thinking and other obstacles get in the way. In Doable, teen empowerment author, expert and life coach Deborah Reber offers a simple, accessible approach to tackling any goal by addressing these obstacles and offering a step-by-step method girls can easily adapt to whatever it is they’re looking to do.

When A Dragon Moves In AgainJodi Moore and Howard McWilliamPublisher: Flashlight Press | Full Color Illustrations | 4+

If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in, followed by…a baby?! Preparations are in full swing to welcome a new family member in this sequel to the award-winning When a Dragon Moves In. The baby arrives, and the new big brother and his dragon dedicate themselves to entertaining the little guy. But when the older sister pretends there’s no such thing as a dragon, frustration mounts and mischief ensues. When that drooling, crying baby somehow charms his dragon, the boy decides he’s had enough of this baby business. Is there room in the castle for three? | Rights sold in Polish and Korean.

The Perilous Journey Of The Not-So-Innocuous

GirlLeigh StathamPublisher: Month9Books YA Fantasy romance, steampunk adventure | 12+

Lady Marguerite lives a life most 17th century French girls can only dream of: Money, designer dresses, suitors and a secure future. Except, she suspects her heart may be falling for her best friend Claude, a common smithy in the family’s steam forge. When Claude leaves for New France in search of a better life, Marguerite decides to follow him and test her suspicions of love. Only the trip proves to be more harrowing than she anticipated. Adventure and restitution await her, if she can survive the voyage.

When a Dragon Moves InJodi Moore and Howard McWilliamPublisher: Flashlight Press | Full Color Illustrations | 4+

Fantastic color-splashed scenes celebrate summer, sandcastles, friendship and family in this roaringly good read-aloud.

Awards and Honors:

• Scholastic Book Club Selection

• Library of VA’s Whitney & Scott Cardozo Award for Children’s Literature

• Charter Oak Children’s Book Award

• Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award list

• Georgia Children’s Book Award

• Mississippi Magnolia Children’s Choice Award list

• Nebraska Golden Sower Award list

• Wyoming READS selection

• Indie Next Kids’ Pick

• ABC Best of Books Catalog pick

• NSW Premier Reading Challenge Book in Australia

Rights sold in Chinese, German, Hebrew, Polish and Korean.

Maddi’s FridgeLois Brandt and Vin VogelPublisher: Flashlight Press | Full Color Illustrations | 4+

Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity, while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others.

Awards: Winner Christopher Award; Top Ten Indie Picture Books | Nominated, Washington Children’s Picture Book Award | Nominated, Nevada Young Readers’ Award | Top Mighty Girl Book For Younger Readers. Rights sold in Korean, Portuguese and Spanish (Latin America).



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The Toddler’s Busy Book365 Creative Learning Games and Activities to Keep Your 1 1/2- to 3-Year Old BusyTrish Kuffner

Over 365 fun-filled and creative activities will help prevent boredom during the longest stretches of indoor weather, encourage a child’s physical, mental and emotional growth, and keep toddlers occupied during long car trips or crosstown errands.

The Preschooler’s Busy Book365 Creative Learning Games and Activities to Keep your 3- to 6-Year Old BusyTrish Kuffner

365 fun reading, math and science activities that help stimulate natural curiosity. A great book for parents and day-care providers!

The Arts & Crafts Busy Book365 Arts and Crafts Activities to Keep Toddlers and Preschoolers Busy (1 1/2- to 6-year old)Trish Kuffner

Discover 365 arts and crafts activities for toddlers and preschoolers, including drawing, simple sewing, papier-mâché and painting projects. Basic craft recipes are also included for paint, play dough, clay, and more that can be made from ingredients found around the home. Winner of an iParenting Media Award.

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - 5th EditionPenny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann KepplerJanelle Durham and April Bolding

The complete guide to all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, that shares valuable insights on what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make and advice on steps to take to have a safe and satisfying experience. Also, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn presents the latest research-based information on healthy pregnancy, options for prenatal care, details on pain medication and on nondrug coping techniques, common interventions in labour and birth, keys to breastfeeding success, and ways to nurture and care for a newborn.

Awards:

• Winner iParenting Media Award• Finalist Forward Reviews’ Book of the Year Award• National Best Books • Winner in the Parenting/Family: pregnancy & Childbirth

category sponsored by USA Books News

Simple Guide To Having A BabyWhat You Need to KnowPenny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler and Janelle Durham

A simple, just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who want only the most important, down-to-earth how-to information on pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

First-Year Baby CareAn Illustrated Step-by-Step GuideEdited by Paula Kelly, MD

This leading baby-care book provides the most up-to-date medical facts to help guide parents through the critical first year of life with their child. It includes the latest newborn screening and vaccination schedules, updated reference guides to common illnesses, and expanded information on nutrition, including how to prevent food allergies and childhood obesity.

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The 20/20 DietTurn Your Weight Loss Vision Into RealityDr. Phil McGrawPublisher: Bird Street Books

Dr. Phil McGraw identifies seven reasons other diets fail people and addresses each of these roadblocks by applying the latest research that have emerged since his last bestselling book. Dr. Phil and his team have created a plan that starts by focusing on eating only 20 key ingredients, which theory indicates may help enhance your body’s thermogenesis and help you feel full. He explains why you haven’t been able to lose weight, and empowers you with cognitive, behavioural, environmental, social and nutritional tools so you can finally reach your goal.

Ben-Hur - RenovelizationCarol WallacePublisher: Tyndale House Publishers

Ben-Hur was originally published November 12, 1880 and has since captured readers for generations. This renovelization will reignite a love affair of the story that started over a century ago. Carol Wallace plans to take the novel down to its foundation - keeping the same story and character - to build forth a new rendition with modern prose and dialogue, with a focus on readability and emotional and spiritual effectiveness. The story follows the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian.

MindGymAchieve More by Thinking DifferentlySebastien Bailey, PhD and Octavius BlackPublisher: HarperOne

The authors and founders of Mind Gym help change your mental default settings through a series of «workouts» that have been tested and experienced by more than one million people from around the world and from companies such as Google, NBCUniversal, BuzzFeed, Shell, Pfizer, and PepsiCo. This hands-on guide presents a fitness program for the mind that tackles the most common challenges at work and home.

The Violet LettersJacqueline DrugaPublisher: Permuted Press

When the news of an impending extinction level meteor impact is made public, humanity struggles to find some way to survive. The government implements a continuity of life plan, but not all will be chosen. Fourteen-year-old Violet journals her life in the form of letters to her grandmother. They start out sarcastic and funny, but soon Violet finds she has no choice but to take the situation at hand seriously. Her letters detail the frightening and heartbreaking event unfolding before her eyes: the anticipation of a global catastrophe.

LucidJay BonansingaPublisher: Permuted Press | YA title

Lori Blaine is not your average seventeen-year-old: she’s cool and iconoclastic in her dreadlocks, natty thrift shop garb and has an IQ that’s off the charts. But Lori has two problems: lack of sleep, and The Door. When Lori decides to face her fears and propels herself through the dream door, she unwittingly becomes a conduit between nightmares and reality, and not just her own… Jay Bonansinga is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling Walking Dead series and an acclaimed Bram Stoker award finalist. His books have been translated into nine different languages.

September 2015 | 224 pagesFebruary 2016

September 2014 | 304 pagesJanuary 2015 | 138 pages

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BirdieTracey Lindberg

Birdie is a darkly comic and moving debut novel, informed by the lore and knowledge of Cree traditions. Following a personal tragedy, Bernice Meetoos, a Cree woman, leaves her home in northern Alberta on something of a vision quest, seeking to understand the messages coming to her in her dreams. The answers she finds are far from the ones she expected. With the arrival of her Auntie Val and her cousin Skinny Freda, Bernice finds the strength to face the past and to draw from her dreams the lessons she was never fully taught in life. Part road trip, dream quest and travelogue, Birdie explores the universality of women’s experience, beyond culture or race.

Franklin’s Lost ShipThe Historic Discovery of HMS ErebusJohn Geiger, Alanna Mitchell and Leona AglukkaqHistory/Canada/Expeditions & Discoveries

The greatest mystery in all of exploration is the fate of the 1845–1848 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin.

In 2014, the Victoria Strait Expedition led by Parks Canada, in partnership with the Arctic Research Foundation, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and other public and private partners, found one of Franklin’s ship, the HMS Erebus. An official account of the expedition is chronicled in this beautifully illustrated book.

Hyena RoadPaul Gross

Based on the new feature film starring Paul Gross, Rossif Sutherland and Allan Hawco

Reminiscent of American Sniper and the Academy Award–winning The Hurt Locker, Hyena Road plunges deep to the heart of the Afghanistan war zone. Hyena Road is an action-packed story of on-the-ground combat, impossible choices and the personal costs of war. Enlightenment 2.0

Restoring Sanity To Our Politics, Our Economy and Our LivesJoseph Heath

“…a vivid chronicle of the descent of contemporary politics into a bedlam of competing irrationalities and appeals to unreason. Drawing deeply from popular culture, the social sciences, psychology, and public policy, Enlightenment 2.0 is an important work of serious philosophy that is at the same time lively, lucid, engaging, and entertaining.”

Jury citation, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

Awards: • Winner: Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing• Short-listed for the Donner Prize

Rights sold in Japanese and Korean.

Me, Myself And Us The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-BeingBrian Little

“Me, Myself, and Us is a truly gripping look at questions at the heart of the human experience. Why do we do what we do? How does our environment shape our nature and our nature our environment? Are some people just innately happier than other? In crisp and lucid prose, one of the giants in the field of personality science tackles these questions and many more. I defy you to read this book and not change the way you think about your friends, your family, and yourself.”

—Daniel H. Pink, author of DRIVE and A Whole New Mind

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With its mission to promote a wide circulation of literary works throughout the world and contribute to cultural exchanges, Montreal-Contacts wants to facilitate the sale of translation rights towards French Canada, its home territory.

With the collaboration of national cultural institutes, we work in conjunction with our trusted local partners in order to secure funding for multiple titles projects. Our goal is to establish long term partnerships that can assure regular sales of rights and recurrent revenue streams.

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