Seventh Avenue Literary Agency

Non-Fiction Specialists for Over 30 Years

Noah James Mackwood 1999 – 2025

Noah's pic with datesWith immense sorrow, we share the news of the passing of our beloved son and brother, Noah, in Sechelt, BC. He was diagnosed at birth with Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that posed numerous challenges throughout his life. As a toddler, he overcame a terminal leukaemia diagnosis thanks to a bone marrow transplant, a gift from our angel donor, Ute. This miracle allowed Noah to enjoy his childhood and teenage years participating in local sports as well as his lifelong passion for cooking. He graduated from South Surrey schools and fulfilled culinary arts coursework in pursuit of his dream of becoming a Red Seal chef. Noah accomplished these undertakings while simultaneously battling another NF-related challenge, scoliosis. More recently, NF struck again in the form of a malignant brain tumour that proved too formidable to overcome. Noah passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

We cherished the wonderful years we spent with Noah as he blossomed into a remarkable young man with boundless hopes and dreams. Noah was an old soul, wise beyond his years. He was exceptionally stoic in the face of all adversity his body encountered, never complaining about his illnesses. Noah shared his charm, infectious smiles, quick wit, and laughter with everyone he met. He taught us invaluable lessons and enriched our lives in countless ways. In recent years, Noah played a pivotal role in relocating his parents and their home to the Sunshine Coast. His contributions will continue to inspire his family as they develop their Sechelt property.

The family expresses its deepest gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and staff, particularly those at Sechelt Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency at VGH, Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, for their unwavering care and support during Noah’s journey, as well as the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Noah is survived by his parents, Robert and Diane, his brothers Daniel (Lauren) and Aidan (Jessica), and his grandmother, Betty van Vliet. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Morgan Creek Golf Course on May 2, from 1 to 4 pm. Instead of flowers, we kindly request making a donation to the Tumour Foundation of BC in honour of Noah.

National Bestseller The Idea of Canada Now in Paperback

Portrait of HEGG David Johnston

Seventh Avenue is proud to represent Canada’s former Governor General, The Right Honourable David Johnston. His first book, The Idea of Canada, is now available in paperback.

Letters to a Nation, by David Johnston  

From our former Governor General, a series of 50 (of several thousand) carefully chosen letters he has written to people he has admired and befriended over his seventy-plus years, that sets out Mr. Johnston’s frank, informed, and novel thoughts about Canada.

Touching on a wide range of topics ranging from learning, the law, kindness and courage, to the monarchy, Aboriginal education, justice, bilingualism, mental health and hockey, David Johnston has always used the letter writing form to tackle the passions, challenges, and goals of his incredibly accomplished and varied life. From his earliest years at Harvard, he has written several letters each day, starting with those to his large family, and broadening out to an ever-widening circle of friends that includes ministers and monarchs, educators and entrepreneurs, and many extraordinary Canadians who have deepened his perspective and touched his heart. The letters included in this beautiful volume are all about Canada — a project to help him understand and share his views on this great country, past, present and future.

Presented in three parts — What Shapes Me, What Consumes Me, and What Comforts Me — His Excellency reaches out to everyone from his grandchildren, Kevin Vickers, Clara Hughes, Chris Hadfield, the Aga Khan, Tina Fontaine, Mike Lazaridis, the teachers of our country, a grade five class in Winnipeg, an unknown Inuit boy he met at Rideau Hall, and many others. The perfect gift for graduates, this unique and lovely book should find its home in every Canadian’s library.

About the Author

Sworn in on October 1, 2010, His Excellency the Right Honourable DAVID JOHNSTON is the 28th governor general since Confederation. He holds an LL.B. from Queen’s University (1966); an LL.B. from the University of Cambridge (1965); and an AB from Harvard University (1963). While at Harvard, he was twice selected for the All-American hockey team and was named to Harvard’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the first non-American to chair Harvard’s Board of Overseers. He became dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Ontario in 1974. In 1979, he was named principal and vice-chancellor of McGill University, and in July 1994, he returned to teaching as a full-time professor in the McGill Faculty of Law. In June 1999, he became the fifth president of the University of Waterloo. David Johnston is the author or co-author of 24 books including new editions, holds honorary doctorates from over 20 universities and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. He is married to Sharon Johnston, and they have five daughters and 12 grandchildren. The author lives in Rideau Hall, Ottawa.

 

Thrive Fitness: The Program for Peak Mental and Physical Strength

Brendan Brazier 10th Anniversary

Head of nutrition for the Cannondale-Garmin Cycling Team, nutrition consultant to the pros, and former professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier is one of the world’s leading experts on nutrition for professional athletes.

In Thrive Fitness, he presents his own easy system for total health and fitness, complete with new photos and step-by-step exercises, for maximum results in minimal time. Whether you’re a time-crunched beginner or an experienced athlete, Thrive Fitnesswill help you sculpt strong, lean muscles, reduce body fat, prevent disease and injuries, increase energy, cut sugar cravings, and sharpen mental clarity.

January 2017 10th Anniversary Edition

Thrive  Fitness: The Program for Peak Mental & Physical Strength Fueled by Clean, Plant-Based, Whole Food Recipes
By Brendan Brazier
Penguin Canada