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A New Kind of Union
Longtime trade unionist Fred Wilson's behind the scenes account of the merger between the CEP and CAW to form Unifor — Canada's largest private sector union.$24.95, Paperback
The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster
This book uncovers the shocking full story of the July 6, 2013 oil train catastrophe that killed 47 people — why it happened, how it happened, and why it can happen again.$24.95, Paperback
Bounty: The Greatest Sea Story of Them All
The unforgettable story of a famous eighteenth century mutiny aboard The Bounty, and the Lunenberg County-built replica that starred with Marlon Brando in a Hollywood film, and was later sailed by a fearless captain straight into destruction.$29.95, Hardcover
The Creative City of Saint John
An extensively illustrated account of a wide range of creators and creative work — writing, painting, natural history scholarship, filmmaking — which are part of Saint John's colourful history$29.95, Paperback
Black Donnellys
A compelling account of the murder by a vigilante gang of Canada's most notorious criminal family, the Black Donnellys.
$16.95, Paperback
Alexander Graham Bell
The world of communications was forever changed by his invention of the telephone, but that's not all Alexander Graham Bell put his mind to$19.95, Paperback
Halifax Explosion
An extensively illustrated short account of the moments before and after the largest man-made explosion to date, all in the bustling harbour city of Halifax$16.95, Paperback
Big Business and Hitler
An in-depth examination of Hitler's ties to big business in Germany, the United States, Britain, and France$27.95, Paperback
Wartime
Wartime in Canadian life; a new perspective on The First World War$29.95, Hardcover
400 Years in 365 Days
A fun, trivia-filled book featuring over a thousand entries from the communities and peoples of Nova Scotia.
$34.95, Hardcover
Churchill and Fisher
A distinguished Canadian historian's portrait of two unforgettable figures$39.95, Paperback
The Reconciliation Manifesto
A final, no-holds-barred message from Canada's leading Indigenous activist$24.95, Paperback
Billy Bishop
The true life and accomplishments of Billy Bishop, top Canadian flying ace in the first World War
$16.95, Paperback
Mysteries, Legends and Myths of the First World War
Vivid accounts by ordinary Canadian soldiers of death and
survival in the trenches of the First World War.$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Tom Thomson
Tom Thomson is perhaps Canada's most famous artist. His short and glorious career was abruptly and brutally ended on July 8, 1917. Since the recovery of Thomson's body, theories as to the cause of his death -- accident? murder? -- have preoccupied sleuths for close to 100 years$16.95, Paperback
Valour at Vimy Ridge
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
Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68
This book tells the story of three British gunboats that patrolled the Great lakes in the aftermath of the US Civil War when Canada was negotiating Confederation and under Fenian attack. Cheryl MacDonald explores the impact of Fenian invasions on Canada and how the presence of the gunboats helped guarantee Canadian sovereignty.$24.95, Paperback
The Joggins Fossil Cliffs
UNESCO World Heritage Site Joggins Fossil Cliffs offers an unprecedented glimpse into the Earth's history, bearing fossils of organisms from the tropical forests of the Coal Age. This visual book explores the site's fossils and the evolutionary research behind them.$17.98, Paperback
Shipwrecks Off the East Coast
In this book, Carmel Vivier tells the stories of nine ill-fated vessels who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic.$16.95, Paperback
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