-
Edwin Alonzo Boyd
Toronto's dashing "Gentleman Bank Robber" was a charismatic felon who masterminded a series of daring robberies with his legendary gang.$9.95, Paperback
Our Lives: Canada after 1945
The people, forces, and events that have shaped post-war Canada$29.95, Paperback
Disaster at Dieppe
The incredible and harrowing story of Canada's worst day in the Second World War$9.95, Paperback
The Discovery of Weather
How we learned to forecast weather--and the extraordinary story of the prediction that came true for one of the century's worst storms on the East Coast$29.95, Hardcover
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.
$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
Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell's 54-kilometre swim across Lake Ontario both stunned the world and riveted a nation. This account of her epic ordeal will have you on the edge of your seat as you accompany Marilyn and her coach, Gus Ryder, across the dark, frigid waters of Lake Ontario.$9.95, 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
Norman Bethune
One of the world's top surgeons and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.
$9.95, Paperback
Great Canadian Imposters
Canadian imposters, the roles they played, their true identities and what drove them to masquerade
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
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
Shopping Cart