Books published by publisher Millstone Press

When four friends set out on a canoe trip down Milligan Creek during spring runoff season, little do they realize their voyage through small town Saskatchewan is about to turn into one of the wildest experiences of their lives--if they survive!Facing raging rapids, frigid "icebergs," spinning whirlpools, roaring culverts, and their own recklessness, soon the boys find themselves in uncharted waters with no clue how they're going to get home.With night falling fast and no one to rely on but each other, the boys must figure out how to work together or risk falling victim to the merciless powers of nature--and their parents' wrath!The first book in the Milligan Creek Series, "Up the Creek" has sold over 10,000 copies and spent 9 weeks at the top of Amazon.com's Canadian literature best-seller list.

A school field trip to the local Wetlands Unlimited marsh just outside the small prairie town of Milligan Creek, SK, gives best friends Matt, Chad, Dean, and Andrew a brilliant idea: hijacking the radio signal that transmits a recorded message about the marsh and using it to launch their own pirate radio station. Broadcasting late at night, mostly for their own amusement, their show quickly becomes an underground sensation. Keeping their identities a secret, the boys are ecstatic about the growing popularity of their program, until it draws the attention of Wetlands Unlimited—and the police!

When a beautiful new girl moves to Milligan Creek, everyone in town is so smitten that her mere presence threatens to ruin the perfect summer that Matt has planned for him, his brother, Chad, and their best friends, Andrew and Dean. So, the boys come up with what seems like the perfect distraction: a water war. It’s the ultimate game of survival, where every player is both hunter and prey. But when Matt's buddies invite the new girl to join in, the game that was supposed to unite them against the interloper threatens to tear their close friendship apart.

“I’m not certain any man could ever tame those appalling Chadwick girls. Even if that one daughter does marry, it would take a brave man to suffer the rest of the family.” – Lady Worthington, Marchioness of LangburyMiss Lavinia Chadwick--the only non-bluestocking in her family--is destined to marry well. At least according to her mother. She will definitely not marry a Scotsman. According to her mother. With the season around the corner, Mama is determined that Lavinia shall finally find her duke. Or her earl. Even a marquess would do.But, first, Lavinia must do her duty and help entertain a famous author visiting their sleepy village. With the help of her sisters, she’s been tasked with ensuring his stay goes perfectly. Unfortunately, her sisters are more of a hindrance than a help. So is her attraction to the braw laird who has come specially to see his favorite author. However, her sisters are certain that this rough Scot is good for her and set about ensuring their clandestine budding relationship thrives. Of course, with sisters like her, she could just as easily end up ruined and disappointing her whole family. Can Lavinia find the courage to fight for what she really wants and survive her sisters’ meddling?

Preparation for loved ones for when you are just not there. All too often, parents, mates or other family members die or go away suddenly without leaving important banking information, house and car maintenance records, PIN numbers, the location of keys, codes, phone numbers, addresses and so much more. Everyone wants to be more methodical in keeping such records and instructions, and Kathleen Fraser provides the guidebook to make it easy for those left behind. Elegantly designed and tastefully illustrated, When I'm Gone is a practical fill-in record book and resource manual to help loved ones better handle all the little details of life when someone dies or is away for extended periods because of debilitating illness or other reasons. This book provides a place to give instructions not only concerning wills, funeral arrangements, insurance, lawyers and last wishes, but also about all the day-to-day details of the household. This book includes useful information and space to write in notes on: Key contacts and the location of important documents, including wills and powers of attorney Medical care and advance medical directives (living wills) Setting up trusts and choosing guardians for children and other dependents Care of pets Finances and property Maintenance of homes and vehicles Access to and operation of computers Instructions for favorite belongings, from family heirlooms to the old set of golf clubs. This is the practical guide to the essential data that anyone left behind, including any executor of a new estate, would love to find in a handy place.

Methuselah, Meth for short, is a pig who accidentally gained immortality--and a whole lot more--back at the beginning of time, and he's been trying to figure out what to do with his special abilities ever since. All that is about to change as he teams up with two human allies, a young Iraqi orphan and an intrepid but inept American archaeologist. Little do the three of them realize they are about to become embroiled in a cosmic battle far bigger and far darker than they ever could have imagined. Issue two takes them from Iraq to the high seas, with a hint of darker things to come.

How to plan, carve and paint your personal totem pole. This well-illustrated guidebook includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native traditions, techniques and patterns. It examines the historic and modern tools involved. And it also presents great ideas for carving a totem pole, whether with traditional designs or more personal folk-art motifs. Carving instructor Wayne Hill reveals how to select the right wood and use the correct tools to best advantage. Artist Jimi McKee shows how to create drawings and templates in authentic West Coast styles. There are also special notes on the meanings of figures, along with many instructions on painting your totem pole and recommendations for placement. A folk-art family totem pole will be treasured for years to come. This handy illustrated guide includes all the background and information required to create one.

Games for kids 4 to 16, plus tips on keeping them fun and fair for all participants. Camp games are meant to be fun. Here are the very best camp-tested games for boys and girls aged 4 to 16, with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. The Frasers include indoor and outdoor games for both small and large groups, with some old favorites and lots of new, soon-to-be favorites. The 175 Best Camp Games also includes advice on: Choosing the right game for the situation Starting and ending games Dealing with rule breakers Modifying games for varied abilities Assuring safety and good supervision. This practical guide is easy to use, and the more than 175 games are divided into five chapters: Break the Ice (Name Dropping, Life Raft) Taking It Easy (Speed Rabbit, Electricity) Getting Them Moving (Soh Koh No, Kitty Wants a Corner) Running Them Ragged (Pairs Tag, Fox in the Henhouse) Wet and Wild (Battleship, Sharks and Mermaids). Though written with camp leaders in mind, this book will appeal to youth activity directors, counselors, counselors-in-training, coaches, scout leaders, parents, teachers and any other adult looking for creative group activities for youth that include all participants and require little or no special equipment.

Looking for an inspiring feminist coloring book to empower the young girl in your life and build self-esteem? You found it. Dream Big! More than a princess encourages the next generation of trailblazing ladies to reach for the stars in science, technology, medicine, and leadership. Twenty-five illustrations include powerhouse girls (African-American, Latina, Indian etc.) in a wide variety of careers - President, Surgeon, Fortune 500 CEO, Engineer, Biologist, Inventor, and more!Featured in the Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, and UpWorthy.

Sometimes the hardest part of any journey is finding the courage to start.The stars dance across the sky, pointing the direction the old man will take on an ancient trail, the Camino de Santiago, crossing mountains and plains to a city over 500 miles away. The idea for this journey began with a stone found by his granddaughter Kayla. The old man would honor the tradition and leave this, along with another stone given to him in boyhood by his grandfather, at the Cruz de Ferro with his heartfelt wishes. He walks with an international tribe, their friendships formed by communal journey and shared smiles. And each evening, he talks to the dancing stars above him, feeling comfort in knowing Kayla, at home so far away, sees the same stars in the sky.