"AI can crunch data but can't build trust. Systems can automate action but not values." Northern Grit is a timely call to lead with integrity in an era of rapid change. Essential reading for public servants. Explore the book: bit.ly/4svHDnv @kathleenmonk #CDNPoli

Robert Maunder and Jonathan Hunter’s new book, Coping, blends science and real-life stories to present readers with clear, useful tools for coping day-to-day. Pre-order now: bit.ly/4aKgOVQ #MentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation

“Every once in a while, a book appears that fundamentally redirects one’s thoughts. The Leisure Ethic is such a book." Leah Bradshaw @BrockUniversity Learn more: bit.ly/4xmeG0h #WorkEthic #Leisure

Pre-order Coping: Fix Problems, Find Meaning, Feel Better by Robert Maunder and Jonathan Hunter! Learn how to build agency, manage emotions, lean on relationships, and reconnect with purpose: bit.ly/4aKgOVQ #Healing #StressManagement

In this LinkedIn newsletter, John L. Rosove shares the inspiration behind his book Finding Your Moral Compass! "I wrote this book to affirm where we ought to stand as responsible and accountable human beings." Read "Why I Wrote Finding Your Moral Compass": bit.ly/4x4I9vA

"In these challenging times, Bourgon's unwavering commitment to the collective interest and unique #leadership provide a powerful blueprint and a renewed sense of hope for the future of effective #governance.” Helena Kerr do Amaral @IBGC_Brasil bit.ly/4aNG90f @‌IPAC_IAPC

"A difficult book like [this] challenged me daily. 'What is Pavese trying to tell us here?'" For @LaStampa, @francescapellas speaks with Julian Sachs and Iuri Moscardi about their new translation of Cesare Pavese’s masterpiece, The Craft of Living: bit.ly/4vyEqEY #Pavese

Beth Herst and @SandfordBorins explore the way popular screen stories affect the public’s perception of significant figures in politics & governance in their new book, Public Representations. Find the open access book here: bit.ly/3OMrlIl #MediaStudies #Politics @uoft

“Rabbi Rosove's writing about Jewish values is both timely and profound. In an era when many of us feel adrift in a sea of immorality, he offers a lifeline.” @RabbiLondon Discover Finding Your Moral Compass: bit.ly/48RD9jv #JewishValues #Compassion

“Ibrahim Gedeon and @‌KyleBMurray's book cuts through the hyperbole of AI hype, hysteria, horror, and hope. An engaging, fast-paced read that prepares the reader for the impending tsunami of #AI #Innovation.” Jonathan Schaeffer @UAlberta Learn more: bit.ly/47rhBte

Keep Talking by Eric S. Henry explores the fundamentals of #LinguisticAnthropology through major concepts including Indigenous languages, gender and ethnicity, and examples ranging from oral performances to texting. Read more: bit.ly/4rPwRZ2 @smuhalifax @Yale_Anthro

"Brings to life the extraordinary history of lesbians under the Nazi regime — the hidden bars, raucous parties, and all-women balls that flourished despite Nazi attempts to eliminate queerness." — Lillian Faderman, author. Explore the book: bit.ly/4bW6Z70 #QueerStudies

Renowned Canadian business historian Dimitry Anastakis details the life of one of Canada’s most distinguished public servants, business leaders, and philanthropists in L.R. “Red” Wilson, A Canadian Journey: bit.ly/4u7cCHy #BusinessLeadership #PublicService

"As you begin Bliss’s fascinating recounting of the 1885 smallpox epidemic in Montreal, it’s important to appreciate the similarities between then and now." —Gerald A. Evans, Introduction Read more about the new edition of Plague: bit.ly/47cPNbR #Vaccine #History

For Pride this June, get to know Craig Rodwell, the driving force behind the original Christopher Street Liberation Day march in 1970. My essay on the @utpress substack: open.substack.com/pub/uoftpr…

We are attending the Canadian Political Science Association Conference at @uOttawa! Drop by to explore new & forthcoming titles in political science. Featured titles include No I in Team, recently shortlisted for the Donald Smiley Prize: bit.ly/4uYXPPm @AlexJMarland

Would you like to win a copy of "Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors"❓ nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… 🏆 Three of you will win a copy of James Chatto’s wonderful new book, Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors. From the book description: 🌍 Spanning centuries and continents, Acquired Tastes explores the extraordinary journeys of specific recipes as they moved from one culture to another—carried and transmitted by eight remarkable individuals. 🍴 Their stories unfold against the social and culinary backdrop of their time, revealing the unique—and often serendipitous—journeys these dishes and drinks have taken. 🧑‍🍳 Drawing on decades of immersion in food culture and historical research, James Chatto, W.L. Martin, and Joseph Sproule share the intimate biographies of their subjects and the evolution of their recipes. 🍹 The wide-ranging collection includes Queen Bona Sforza’s introduction of Renaissance Italian lasagne into Poland, Fujianese merchant Chen Zhenlong’s smuggling of the sweet potato from Manila to China, the international ovation for concert pianist Jan Smeterlin’s flourless chocolate cake, and U.S. Navy doctor Lucius W. Johnson’s role in popularizing the Cuban Daiquiri, among others. 🍲 In telling these lively stories and including all the recipes, the authors uncover motivations for culinary exchange at the personal level, ranging from exhibitionism to famine relief, and from anti-colonial propaganda to the simple and generous impulse to share something delicious. 👇 All you have to do is: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Tag someone in the comments below who might also be interested in winning the book 3️⃣ Follow me on X Cheers! And good luck🥂 Natalie This contest is in no way affiliated with X. @jameschatto @utpress

🥃 What makes a well-made mint julep cocktail much more complex than you expect❓ 🎧 Some of the best food stories start with a fugitive, a concert tour, or a silver cup. Hear them all on Unreserved Wine Talk in our conversation with James Chatto, co-author of Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors. nataliemaclean.com/blog/podc… 🌿 James says a classic mint julep starts by muddling mint, sugar, and bourbon in a silver julep cup, then layering in crushed ice, more bourbon, and a "garden" of mint sprigs on top so each sip delivers mint aroma first. ☀️ He says the sugar, mint, bourbon, and melting ice all work together, making it a slow drink meant to be savoured in hot weather. 🍛 How did an Indian revolutionary leader end up creating one of Japan’s most famous curry recipes? 🍜 James recounts that Rash Behari fled to Tokyo after a failed assassination plot, where he hid near a bakery and cooked Bengali curries for the Japanese couple sheltering him using whatever spices they could find. 🏮 That curry ended up on the menu of their restaurant, Nakamuraya, which still exists today and still serves a version of that original recipe. 🎂 How did a recipe collected during a 1930s concert tour in Indonesia become the legendary Queen Mother’s Cake? 🎶 James explains that pianist Jan Smeterlin encountered a rich chocolate cake during a 1930s concert tour in Batavia and liked it so much he got the recipe and recreated it in England. 👑 When he served it to Lady Fermoy, she passed it along to her friend the Queen Mother, who loved it and asked for a second slice. 🌿 Have you ever tried a mint julep cocktail❓ Let me know in the comments 👇 @jameschatto @utpress

UTP author Dimitry Anastakis stopped by our booth at the 2026 Canadian Historical Association Annual Meeting! Join us at @UPEI until June 3rd and learn more about L.R. “Red” Wilson, A Canadian Journey: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Legacy, and browse our titles in #History.

If you've ever led with values in a culture that rewards compliance, this book is for you. Northern Grit honours the paradoxes of public service without looking away from them. Find out more: bit.ly/4svHDnv #PublicPolicy