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Rescues on the High Seas
The ocean is not always a friendly place to be, but for some this is their place of work. In bad conditions, waves can rip oil rigs apart, leaving survivors in desperate need. The response of search and rescue teams in times of danger is marked by courage and fierce determination. And it results in some terrifying stories.
$9.95, paperback
The Canadian Fuhrer
As a journalist and political organizer, Arcand was a fierce advocate of the anti-democratic views of fascism, a virulent anti-Semite, and an admirer of Hitler. Arcand promoted his ideas for three more decades as an early Holocaust denier, a lifelong apologist for Hitler, and an influence in right-wing politics in Canada in the 1950s and 60s.
$35.00, hardcover
The Golden Age of Liberalism
Journalist, politician, cabinet minister, Governor-General, New Brunswicker Roméo Leblanc was a leading Liberal politician. He was also an Acadian, proud of his heritage and always conscious of the impact of federal measures on the Maritime Acadian community. This is his biography, written by the noted Acadian historian Naomi Griffiths.
$35.00, hardcover
One Woman's War
A gripping story of a courageous, lively journalist who witnessed World War Two with the French Resistance.$24.95, paperback
The Avro Arrow Story
Despite the efforts of courageous test pilots and some of the world's best designers, engineers, and technicians, the dream of the Avro Arrow was shattered.$16.95, paperback
True-Life Adventures of Canada's Bush Pilots
The exploits and adventures of Canadian bush pilots and the planes they have flown.
$12.99, epubInterest ages: 11-18
Dundurn Castle
A photographic journey through Dundurn Castle, one of Hamilton's foremost historical attractions.
$19.95, paperback
Fashioning Fabric
This engaging social history explores the methods, tools, and patterns used by early immigrants to create their homemade textiles and offers striking examples of clothing, quilts, and coverlets.$19.95, paperback
Great Forests and Mighty Men
A colourful and fascinating story of the men who worked in eastern Canada's early forest industry with many colour and black and white illustrations and photographs from leading historic sites in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, this book is a very human history of almost legendary figures.$24.95, paperback
The Power of the Press
The story of the early presses and colourful figures behind the fight for editorial freedom in Canada.$19.95, paperback
Heat
Focusing on the life and career of Captain Bob Shaw, Jon Wells puts a human face on his account of Canada's worst toxic fire -- the Plastimet fire in Hamilton, Ontario.$24.95, paperback
Lumber Kings and Shantymen
David Lee presents an in-depth history of the Ottawa Valley and the economy that dominated its formative years, as well as examining the environmental impact on the region's natural resources.$27.95, paperback
The West
This third edition of this popular and successful history describes how many key events and issues in Canadian history emerge from the country's four western provinces.$19.95, paperback
Spies in Our Midst
Igor Gouzenko was a former clerk in the Soviet embassy in Ottawa who defected to the West in 1945. At first, no one believed his stories. The evidence eventually led to the arrest of a large Soviet spy ring in Canada, and sent Gouzenko into hiding for the rest of his life. His revelations reverberated throughout the world & ignited the Cold War.
$9.95, paperback
Chinatown
Author Paul Yee tells the stories of eight Canadian Chinatown's -- Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax -- and explores the unique culture and heritage of each.
$34.95, paperback
Soft Target
In this second edition, the two offer a detailed foreword that brings readers up-to-date with some startling new information surrounding the twin bombings on June 23, 1985.$27.95, paperback
Lucy Maud Montgomery
L. M. Montgomery, the creator of Anne of Green Gables and author of more than 20 books, is a household name the world over. Anne of Green Gables has been translated into 40 different languages and immortalized on film, television, and stage. The spirited story of orphaned Anne was inspired by the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island.$9.95, paperback
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was unlike any prime minister Canada had ever known or will ever see again. His unique style, charisma, bravado, and sharp wit galvanized a nation, creating the "Trudeaumania" that swept him into office. He was a man that Canadians either loved or hated.$9.95, paperback
Risk Takers & Innovators
Harnessing their creativity the tenacious individuals featured in these stories have realized their dreams &, in many cases, developed their innovation into a viable business venture. From the first glimmer of an idea to the fruition of the invention, these Canadian discoveries are an inspiration to aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs everywhere.
$9.95, paperback