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Extreme Canadian Weather (JR)
Canada is no stranger to extreme weather. This book covers everything from dust storms to hurricanes--and everything in between.
$9.95, Paperback
Great Canadian Sports Heroes (Box Set)
$29.85, PaperbackGreat Tales of Canadian Men (Box Set)
$29.85, PaperbackGreat Tales of Canadian Women (Box Set)
$17.95, Paperback
Hudson's Bay Company Adventures (JR)
This story of the Canadian fur trade began more than 500 years ago, as interest in beaver pelts rose.
$9.95, PaperbackNiagara Falls: A Photographic Portrait (9X12)
$19.95, Paperback
Pierre Elliot Trudeau (JR)
Pierre Trudeau was unlike any prime minister Canada had ever known or will ever see again.$9.95, Paperback
Roberta Bondar (JR)
From the age of 8, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board the space shuttle Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of hard work, commitment, and sheer guts.
$9.95, Paperback
The Avro Arrow Story (JR)
The Avro Arrow interceptor aircraft was designed in Ontario in the 1950's by one of the best airplane companies in the world. The government cancelled the plane, destroyed prototypes and burned blueprints, but the legend lives on.
$9.95, Paperback
The Mounties (JR)
Established in 1973, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had a mission to restore law and order to Canada's Western frontier. Their adventures and escapades are an important part of the countries rich history.
$9.95, Paperback
Rene Levesque
Politician René Lévesque made Quebec separatism a reality. The Parti Québécois thrived because of his passion. In an era when some preferred to use firebombs to get their point across, Lévesque wanted Quebeckers to vote on separation. But in May 1980, the people of Quebec voted a resounding "no." For Lévesque, it was the end of a dream.
$9.95, 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, PaperbackGreat Canadian War Heroes (Box Set)
$17.95, Paperback
Fighting for Women's Rights
From her time growing up in India and the Royal Court of Siam, Anna developed an independent nature that she brought with her to North America. As a well-known author, Anna toured America landing in Halifax where she single-handedly created an art school for girls - later to become the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. This is her story.
$9.95, Paperback
Convoys of World War II
Nine men tell their personal stories of life at sea during World War II. In extreme danger, they battled seasickness, injury, and less than comfortable living conditions while avoiding floating mines and torpedoes in their efforts to guide ships safely across the Atlantic Ocean.$9.95, Paperback
Pirates and Privateers
Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for...$9.95, Paperback
Rebel Women of the East Coast
Some women achieve extraordinary things during their lifetime. The incredible women in these stories - who lived from 350 years ago to the late twentieth century - contributed their courage, their vision, and their strength to their families and their communities.$9.95, Paperback
Toronto Murders
The history of Toronto is peppered with countless tales of scandals and murder. This fascinating collection of crime stories features six chilling incidents that plagued the city's residents in days gone by. Exploring deadly love affairs, mysterious disappearances, and public hangings, these true accounts will keep you on the edge of your seat.$9.95, Paperback
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
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