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Portrait of Julia
Julia leaves behind the stuffy post-Victorian Halifax for Europe, where she becomes ensnared in the world of the great Canadian painter J.W. Morrice and his circle of artistic friends, including Henri Matisse.$29.95, Hardcover
Peggy's Cove Cooking
Favourite recipes from Nova Scotia's South Shore -- easy to prepare, with beautiful colour photos.$16.95, Hardcover
The Spirit of Africville
The Spirit of Africville is a multi-faceted account of a proud African Nova Scotian community, and of the systematic neglect, ignorance and arrogance that led to its demolition.$29.95, Paperback
Fresh & Frugal
Chef Craig Flinn offers 80+ great recipes using fresh and local ingredients that are delicious and affordable$24.95, Paperback
Wartime Halifax
A stunning visual account of Canada at war, focusing on the city where everyone -- children, civilians and military personnel -- was part of the effort to defeat Nazi Germany.
$29.95, Paperback
The Grammar School
The first book to chronicle the history of the Halifax Grammar School
$19.95, Paperback
Halifax at War
A history of Halifax's extraordinary role in the Second World War.
$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
Halifax Champion
A talented Canadian boxing champion from Halifax battles opponents in and out of the ring during a time of transformation in for his city and his community as the Black population emerges as a social and political force during the 1960s and 1970s.
$19.95, 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
Halifax's Northwest Arm
Authors Michele Raymond and Heather Watts revisit the history of the Northwest Arm from the Victorian era, exploring its industrial and recreational importance in this lavishly illustrated book.
$29.95, Hardcover
The Dreadful Truth: The Halifax Citadel
In her book, Vicki Grant reveals lots of surprising and funny facts about what life was like at the Halifax Citadel in the late 1800s. It's history with a twist.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
Halifax: The First 250 Years
Three distinguished authors tell the story of Halifax, from its beginnings as a British settlement to counter the French establishment at Louisbourg, to its present-day status as one of Canada's most appealing cities.
$39.95, Paperback
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