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  • Unsung Heroes of the Canadian Army

    Cynthia J. Faryon-Bouthillier

    An illustrated collection of true stories from the Canadian Army of friendship, loyalty, determination, and bravery during World War II.

    $16.95, Paperback

  • Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

    Dan Black
    An untold story about the clandestine operation to transport 80,000 Chinese labourers from remote Chinese villages, across Canada and all the way to the European battlefront to aid in the war effort and the mistreatment and racism they faced along the way.
    $27.95, Paperback

  • Valour at Vimy Ridge

    Tom Douglas

    The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.

    $16.95, Paperback

  • Too Young to Die

    John Boileau, Dan Black, John de Chastelain

    The never-before-told story of underage youth in uniform

    $34.95, Hardcover

  • Old Enough to Fight

    Dan Black, John Boileau, Romeo Dallaire
    Now in paperback the story of underage soldiers who fought for Canada in the First World War
    $27.95, Paperback

  • Peacemakers

    Douglas Roche
    Hard-headed but idealistic people around the globe -- both those in high offices and ordinary citizens -- are ridding the world of war
    $24.95, Paperback

  • Incredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force

    Cynthia Faryon

    The stories of the valiant Canadians who enlisted in the RCAF and fought during WWII

    $1.99, Paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18

  • Unsung Heroes of the RCAF

    Cynthia Faryon

    More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed. Here are some of their incredible stories.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • Within the Barbed Wire Fence

    Takeo Ujo Nakano, Leatrice M. Willson Chan, Leatrice M. Willson Chan
    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

  • Isaac Brock

    Cheryl MacDonald
    The life of Upper Canada's governor and defender, Sir Isaac Brock
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18

  • Unbelievable Canadian War Stories

    Pat MacAdam

    The quiet heroes of one of the most destructive wars in history left indelible impressions among those whose lives were touched by their actions. Up against all the living hells of warfare, they valiantly served their country. Distinguished and decorated, these men used unconventional methods and quick-thinking tactics to excel on the front lines.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • A War Bride's Story

    Cynthia Faryon

    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

  • Great Military Leaders

    Norman Leach
    The history of Canada is filled with charismatic and talented military leaders. Each of the men featured in this collection was wildly successful in business and used his private wealth to provide Canada with a military unit at its times of greatest need. Today these respected units continue to serve Canada and Canadians.
    $9.95, Paperback

  • Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy

    Cynthia Faryon

    At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • One Woman's War

    Gladys Arnold
    A gripping story of a courageous, lively journalist who witnessed World War Two with the French Resistance.
    $24.95, Paperback

  • Canada's Soldiers in South Africa

    John Boileau
    Stories of Canadian troops fighting a guerilla war with Dutch farmers on African soil.
    $9.95, Paperback

  • Tecumseh

    Irene Gordon

    A biography of the Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, a key player on the British side in the war of 1812.

    $16.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18

  • Joseph Brant and His World

    James Paxton

    A fascinating and beautifully illustrated new biography reflecting recent research into the life of the influential Mohawk leader.

    $19.95, Paperback

  • The War of 1812 Against the States (JR)

    Jennifer Crump

    Learn all about the War of 1812, when the United States invaded Canada. Told through the stories of six men and women who fought in the war, this book is perfect for young history enthusiasts.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • A Spy's Wife

    Janice Cowan
    A lively, readable, and informative account of life in Moscow by the wife of a Canadian military attaché who witnessed the last days of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
    $24.95, Paperback
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