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Heritage Houses of Prince Edward Island
Full-colour photographs of stunning homes with a description of the leading architectural styles found on Prince Edward Island.$34.95, Paperback
Samuel Cunard
A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history.$24.95, Paperback
The Bell Family in Baddeck
A warm and inviting picture-album look at the life and work of Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell during their years in Nova Scotia.$19.95, Paperback
Hamilton: A People's History
Hamilton: A People's History is lavishly illustrated with over 200 contemporary and archival images. The narrative and visuals together provide a vivid portrait of one of Ontario's most prosperous and appealing cities.$34.95, Paperback
Birding at Point Pelee
Birding at Point Pelee traces Point Pelee's story from the 1870s, to the national park's establishment in 1918, to present day, when as many as 50,000 birders visit the park in May during spring migration.$24.95, Paperback
Lumber Kings and Shantymen
David Lee presents an in-depth history of the Ottawa Valley and the economy that dominated its formative years, as well as examining the environmental impact on the region's natural resources.$27.95, Paperback
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
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
100 Fascinating Londoners
These brief biographies reflect a century and a half of London's history and reflect key events and fascinating adventures drawn from the lives of people from all walks of life who made a lasting impression on their hometown.
$24.95, Paperback
Hamilton's Hockey Tigers
Hamilton's Hockey Tigers is the colourful story of the only NHL team ever to go on strike. The game of hockey in Hamilton -- and the NHL -- was forever changed.
$24.95, Paperback
The Haligonians
Nothing illustrates the dynamic history of the towns that make up Halifax Regional Municipality better than the lives of the men and women who have called it home. The behind-the-scenes history of Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford comes to life in this collection of insightful stories.
$14.95, Paperback
Chinatown
Author Paul Yee tells the stories of eight Canadian Chinatown's -- Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax -- and explores the unique culture and heritage of each.
$34.95, Paperback
Soft Target
In this second edition, the two offer a detailed foreword that brings readers up-to-date with some startling new information surrounding the twin bombings on June 23, 1985.$27.95, 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
The Age of Sail
In this beautifully illustrated volume, marine historian Stanley Spicer recaptures the age of sail and its many colourful characters.$24.95, Paperback
Half-Hearted Enemies
Author John Boileau explores the involvement of Nova Scotia in the War of 1812 and the provinces' spoils, and casualties, of the war.
$22.95, Paperback
Hurricane Juan
For anyone who wants to relive that September night, this book serves as a record and a reminder of how when the weather is at its worst, Nova Scotians are often at their best.$9.95, Paperback
Bold Privateers
Bold Privateers is a collection of fascinating stories of the era's notorious privateers. It recalls the exploits of privateer captains, their fortunes and failures, reveals the importance of booty hunting during war.$24.95, Paperback
Explosion in Halifax Harbour
This book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print.$24.95, Paperback
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