North America local history
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Saboteurs: Wiebo Ludwig's War Against Big OilAt Trickle Creek in northern Alberta, Wiebo Ludwig thought he'd buffered his tiny religious community from civilization, but in 1990 civilization came calling. A Calgary oil company proposed to drill directly in view of the farm's communal dining room. Ludwig wrote letters, petitioned, forced...
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Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds: A Garden-To-Kitchen Guide, Includes 50 Vegetarian RecipesBravo for tomatoes, beans and kale. But what's next for the ardent home gardener? Wheats, including farro, spelt and kamut, are surprisingly easy and very rewarding backyard crops. They can be planted as early as the ground can be worked in spring and harvested...
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Through Blood and Sweat: A Remembrance Trek Across Sicily's World War II BattlegroundsAs part of Operation Husky 2013, a group of Canadians walked this route to honour the memory of the nation's soldiers who fought in Sicily seventy years earlier and whose sacrifice has been largely forgotten. Under a searing sun, with Mount Etna's soaring heights...
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Explore CanadaExplore Canada from coast to coast to coast in this charming new board book from bestselling children's book illustrator Jocey Asnong! Featuring capital cities, provinces and territories, this lyrical board book is filled with whimsical illustrations that celebrate the diverse landscape, heritage, and outdoor...
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West Coast 123sHooray! Time for a new and colourful 123 adventure with bestselling children's author and illustrator Jocey Asnong, along the remarkable west coast of Canada. Jocey Asnong's vibrant and whimsical illustrations take readers kayaking through Cowichan Bay, surfing with starfish and sea otters at Tofino,...
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Discovering Animals: English * French * CreeThe third book in this colourful and unique series introduces preschool and kindergarten classrooms interested in learning English, French or Cree as a second language to everyday words by using original and vibrant illustrations. Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images...
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Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 1: Bragg Creek - Kananaskis - Bow Valley - Banff National ParkThe first book for the Canadian Rockies in the series brings together an inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including: Elbow Falls Powderface Ridge...
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Sailing with Vancouver: A Modern Sea Dog, Antique Charts and a Voyage Through TimeAs Sam McKinney retraced the explorations of Captain George Vancouver and his men from Puget Sound to Queen Charlotte Sound he wondered, Could I have been one of them? In the 1790s, Vancouver's crew rowed for long hours day after day, and camped on...
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The Columbia IcefieldThe Columbia Icefield is the largest sub-polar accumulation of glacial ice in North America. Because it is possible to drive to the second largest glacier flowing out of the Columbia Icefield, it is the best-known ice age feature in Canada and a remarkably popular...
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Aqua Vitae: A History of the Saloons and Hotel Bars of Victoria, 1851-1917In April 1858 the Fraser River Gold Rush hit, and the sleepy hamlet of Victoria on Vancouver Island got an economic boost. The population nearly doubled overnight, and suddenly locals were rubbing shoulders with prospectors on their way to the gold-fields of the interior,...
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Food Artisans of the Okanagan: Your Guide to the Best Locally Crafted FareGold Winner of a 2017 Taste Canada Food Writing Award The Okanagan Valley is one of Canada's most famous and beloved regions. Breathtaking scenery, temperate climates, lush farmland, opulent vineyards and bountiful orchards all combine to create a one-of-a-kind destination. The Okanagan is also...
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Okanagan Slow RoadFind inspiration in this colorful book that invites you to slow down and explore the Okanagan Valley from a local's point of view. Whether it's spying a rare canyon wren, cycling the historic Kettle Valley Railroad across heart-stopping trestle bridges, or hiking through fields...
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Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!: A Canadian Wildlife 123Here they come... one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is...
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Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!: A Canadian Wildlife ABCBetween the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country's diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside...
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Canada Year by YearAward-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod's year-by-year tour of Canada's fascinating history highlights a single milestone for every year from the country's founding in 1867 up to its 150th anniversary in 2017. Divided into ten distinct eras, coverage ranges from politics, sports, business and arts and...
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Mawkiljemk Mi'kmawiktuk/Counting in Mi'kmawOne is Ne'wt, for one bear. Two is Ta'pu, for two women making offerings. Counting from one to ten in English and Mi'kmaw, baby is introduced to both the ancestral language of Mi'kmaki and to Mi'kmaw culture and legend, through beautifully rendered illustrations of...
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Treasury of Newfoundland Stories Volume II: Amazing and StrangeJack Fitzgerald's Treasury of Newfoundland Stories Volume II: Amazing and Strange is a substantial collection of tales from times long gone. Included are yarns of Newfoundland's people and places, ranging from the extraordinary and remarkable to the bizarre, uncanny and fantastic. Especially appealing is...
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Beautiful AlbertaBeautiful Alberta is a spectacular photographic portrait of Canada's most prosperous province. It reveals the resplendent natural beauty of the West's towering mountains, cerulean lakes, man-made cities and unique architecture that come together in this awe-inspiring slice of the country. Mike Grandmaison's perceptive eye...
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Day Trips from Edmonton: Revised and UpdatedAlberta is host to some of Canada's most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province's natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a two-hour drive of Edmonton. Day Trips from Edmonton is...
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The American in Canada, Revised: Real-Life Tax and Financial Insights Into Moving to and Living in Canada -- Updated and Revised Second EditionA revised an updated edition that factors in the latest 2013 changes to tax law -- the definitive financial guide for Americans planning a move to Canada Hundreds of thousands of Americans are living in Canada today -- and the tax issues for everyone...
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