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  Today's publisher's pride is Travels with Elly by Larry MacDonald, which reached #145   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greatest...

  Italy is a mosaic of flavors, each region speaking its own dialect through food. Yet Tuscany’s voice is unmistakable—calm, confident, and rooted in the land. To understand what makes Tuscan cuisine different, you have to listen to what it doesn’t say. It doesn’t shout with spice or ornament. It whispers with olive oil, beans, and bread. What They Share Across Italy, the rhythm of cooking is built on simplicity and respect for ingredients. Every region celebrates: Seasonality: Tomatoes in summer, chestnuts in autumn, artichokes in spring. Olive oil and wine: The lifeblood of Italian kitchens, pressed and poured with reverence. Bread and pasta: Staples that anchor meals and memories alike. Hospitality: Meals are social rituals—slow, generous, and meant to be shared. Tuscany fits beautifully into this national pattern. You’ll find pasta, wine, and olive oil here too—but they’re expressed in a distinctly Tuscan accent. Where Tuscany Stands Apart Tuscany’s difference lies in its r...

    This week's editor's choice is  A Theology for the Rest of Us  by Arthur Yavelberg. This book is a highly respected book, well reviewed, and recipient of some excellent awards. For seekers, skeptics, and spiritually curious readers who want depth—not doctrine—this book offers a path worth exploring. Book description: Why does evil exist? Does God? Do we have free will—or are we shaped by forces we barely understand? In an age of disillusionment with organized religion and frustration with shallow “spirituality,” more and more thoughtful people are searching for a path that is honest, coherent, and intellectually alive. A Theology for the Rest of Us offers a clear, rational exploration of the deepest questions humans ask, drawing on wisdom from both Eastern and Western traditions—including Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu philosophy, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Instead of defending dogma, the book invites readers into a cross‑cultural conversation about meanin...