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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, PaperbackUnsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy
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, PaperbackThe 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, HardcoverThe 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, HardcoverKnockout
How Tommy Burns became heavyweight champion of the world.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL720LOne Woman's War
A gripping story of a courageous, lively journalist who witnessed World War Two with the French Resistance.$24.95, PaperbackThe 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.$9.95, PaperbackThe Invasion of Canada
This popular history of the War of 1812 is generously illustrated with archival images as well as with colour photography taken at historical sites fromthe war.$19.95, PaperbackChoice of Colours
John Danakas profiles the pioneering black football players who donned new team colours and changed their sport.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 820LChina Clipper
The story of what it took for a young Alberta boy to become the first Chinese-Canadian to play professional football in Canada.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 780LRobert Latimer
An unflinching look at Canada's most prominent case of "mercy killing."$29.95, HardcoverGreen Gables
Beautiful contemporary photographs and historical images of Green Gables and other Anne sites, and a brief biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery.$16.95, PaperbackBig League Dreams
"I'll start if you want me to. I think I can do it. Me, Fergie Jenkins."
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 770LTecumseh
A biography of the Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, a key player on the British side in the war of 1812.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18The Quest for the Northwest Passage
Centuries of exploration, discovery and conflict over the prized elusive route through Canada's Arctic waters are examined in this book.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Big Train
The story of the legendary iron man of sport, Lionel Conacher.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 790LExtreme Canadian Weather
The extremes of Canadian weather -- from tornadoes to snowstorms -- in a country with vast geographical and climatic variations
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Murder!
This is the story of the notorious, unsolved murder of the richest baronet in the British Empire, Sir Harry Oakes.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18True-Life Adventures of Canada's Bush Pilots
The exploits and adventures of Canadian bush pilots and the planes they have flown.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18Ignatieff's World Updated
A revised and up-dated political biography of the new leader of the federal Liberal party.
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