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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
Great Military Leaders
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
Laura Secord
During the War of 1812, Canadian & British forces battled against the US. Many of these soldiers displayed incredible bravery in the face of an enemy. The most legendary act; however, was performed by a civilian woman. This is the story of Laura Secord, a devoted wife and mother, who risked life and limb to warn the military of an impending attack.
$9.95, Paperback
Murder!
This is the story of the notorious, unsolved murder of the richest baronet in the British Empire, Sir Harry Oakes.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
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
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
Unsung 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, 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
Heroes of the Acadian Resistance
Heroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique story of 2 young men who became leaders of guerrilla fighters by resisting the British authorities in Nova Scotia. Fighting to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes, farms, & the forcible deportation of thousands. This book tells the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians.
$24.95, Paperback
East Coast NHLers
The stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland
$16.95, Paperback
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
The 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, Paperback
China 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: 780L
Robert Latimer
An unflinching look at Canada's most prominent case of "mercy killing."$29.95, Hardcover
Green Gables
Beautiful contemporary photographs and historical images of Green Gables and other Anne sites, and a brief biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery.$16.95, Paperback
Big 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: 770L
Fighting for Gold
Through determination, guts and guile, Canada's sledge hockey team wins Olympic gold in 2006.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 800L
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