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Inventing Academic Freedom
An account of the campus sit-in and ensuing controversy that triggered a revolution in Canadian universities and was key to establishing the principles of academic freedom in Canada$22.95, Paperback
Within the Barbed Wire Fence
A unique memoir by a young Japanese-Canadian poet torn from his family and interned in distant labour camps for the "crime" of being Japanese during the Second World War$16.99, Digital (ePub)
Within the Barbed Wire Fence
A unique memoir by a young Japanese-Canadian poet torn from his family and interned in distant labour camps for the "crime" of being Japanese during the Second World War$19.95, Hardcover
Roberta Bondar
The fascinating story of Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut. Roberta's determination and perseverance made her the stuff of legends.Â
$9.95, Paperback
Snowmobile Adventures
From Bombardier's first awkward invention to the sleek modern machines, snow-mobiles have captured the hearts and imaginations of winter enthusiasts. This book traces the early development of this Canadian invention - and then takes you on an adventure to the North Pole, and behind the throttle of a snowmobile with Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve.
$9.95, Paperback
The Canadian Labour Movement: A Short History
The triumphs and setbacks of workers and the union movement in Canada$27.95, Paperback
To Wawa with Love
Nostalgic true-life stories about northern Ontario sixty years ago$19.95, Paperback
Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands
It's visionary, principled leaders-not just policies and programs-that are key to the NDP's importance in Canadian public life$24.95, Paperback
Niagara Daredevils
From swimmers and jumpers, to tightrope walkers and barrel riders, Niagara Falls has attracted daredevils for almost 200 years. The spectacular falls and dangerous Whirlpool Rapids have inspired men and women to commit stunts in search of fame and fortune. Many lived to tell the tale, while others perished in the attempt. Their stories are amazing.
$9.95, Paperback
Niagara Daredevils (Tightrope)
From swimmers and jumpers, to tightrope walkers and barrel riders, Niagara Falls has attracted daredevils for almost 200 years. The spectacular falls and dangerous Whirlpool Rapids have inspired men & women to commit stunts in search of fame and fortune. Many lived to tell the tale, while others perished in the attempt. Their stories are amazing.
$9.95, Paperback
Grey Owl
Grey Owl was known to millions of people as an outstanding Native Canadian spokesman who championed the cause of nature, conservation, and preservation. His cause was true, but the truth about Archie Belaney's mysterious ancestry was another story.$9.95, Paperback
A War Bride's Story
Gwendoline Cramer was one of the 48,000 war brides transported to Canada by the Canadian government between 1942 and 1947. Following her heart to rural Saskatchewan, Gwen felt like a fish out of water. She couldn't milk a cow or cook with a wood stove. And then she had the in-laws to contend with...
$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, Digital (ePub)Interest ages: 11-18
Wartime Halifax
A stunning visual account of Canada at war, focusing on the city where everyone -- children, civilians and military personnel -- was part of the effort to defeat Nazi Germany.
$29.95, Paperback
Ghost Town Stories of Ontario
Ontario is rich in ghost towns, communities that were once thriving but which have been reduced to mere shadows of their former selves. Nine villages -- including silver camps, fishing ports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements -- come alive on the pages of this book.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
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