North America local history
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Lonely Planet Pocket Montreal & Quebec City 2Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Montreal & Quebec City: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreakFull-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider...
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The Canada Jay: The National Bird of Canada?The Canada Jay as Canada's National Bird? presents a convincing argument for the official recognition of the Canada Jay as our national bird by the federal government. With chapters written by several authors, including experts on the species, whimsical poetry, perspectives from all three...
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A Lucky Life: Gretzky, Crosby, Kawhi, and More from the Best Seat in the HouseFor the past 40 years, Steve Simmons has had the best seat in the house, documenting the greatest sports moments in Canada and around the world. He was there when Wayne Gretzky won his first Stanley Cup. When Tiger Woods hit the first drive...
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On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers: Behind the Scenes with the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL DraftAn insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that...
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Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii: Volume 1Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own experiences with Tsinii (his grandfather), this tender story highlights intergenerational knowledge and authentic learning experiences.Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with Tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut,...
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Fodor's FloridaWhether you want to snorkel in the Keys, relax on Miami Beach, or visit Walt Disney World, the local Fodor's travel experts in Florida are here to help! Fodor's Florida guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to...
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Life in the City of Dirty Water: A Memoir of Healing*FINALIST FOR 2022 CANADA READS**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 J.W. DAFOE BOOK PRIZE**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS' MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD* NATIONAL BESTSELLER A gritty and inspiring memoir from renowned Cree environmental activist Clayton Thomas-Muller, who escaped the world of...
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The Native Mexican Kitchen: A Journey Into Cuisine, Culture, and MezcalWINNER of the 2020 US Gourmand Award for Food Heritage A Deep Dive into the Complex and Vibrant Native Culture that is the Bedrock of Mexican Cuisine, with Over One Hundred Recipes, Including Moles, Pozoles, Chiles en Nogada, and More Mexican cuisine is ubiquitous...
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The Pot That Juan BuiltPura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Books for a Global Society, International Literacy Association (ILA) Charlotte Zolotow Award - Highly Commended Title, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Children's Book Award, International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Literature Choice...
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Avenue of MysteriesJohn Irving returns to the themes that established him as one of our most admired and beloved authors in this absorbing novel of fate and memory.In Avenue of Mysteries, Juan Diego--a fourteen-year-old boy, who was born and grew up in Mexico--has a thirteen-year-old sister....
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Lethal Marriage: The Unspeakable Crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla HomolkaOne of Canada's finest crime reporters tells the whole story of the Bernardo-Homolka case. The sensational trials of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka for abduction, rape, manslaughter and murder caused widespread controversy, as did the twelve-year sentence Homolka received as part of her deal...
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From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil WarFilled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's...
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A Concise History of CanadaA new edition of Margaret Conrad's lucid account of the diverse, complex, and often contested nation-state of Canada.Author: Margaret ConradPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 08/11/2022Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 8.43h x 5.51w x 1.34dISBN: 9781108736374
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Finding MooseThecreators of Raven, Rabbit, Deer are back with another thoughtful tale ofa young boy and his grandfather taking a walk through the woods and all the creaturesand plants they encounter. Walking as"quiet as mice and rabbits and deer" they come upon fresh moose droppings...
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Jaguares y MariposasJaguares y Mariposas presenta un mundo encantador de arte y poes a para ni as mexicanas. Cada p gina es una celebraci n de la fuerza y la diversidad. Sus versos e im genes espectaculares destacan las culturas, el arte y la naturaleza de...
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Canadian Rockies Map- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's Canadian Rockies Destination Map strikes the perfect balance between map and guidebook and is an ideal resource for touring this culturally and geographically unique region. Canada's share of the Rocky Moutains averages approximately 100 miles across...
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The Gorilla Man Strangler Case: Serial Killer Earle NelsonThe hitchhiker seemed harmless. He was dressed in a blue suit and a colorful sweater, accessorized with a grey cap and tan shoes. He carried nothing. It was the morning of June 8, 1927, when the Chandler family picked up the well-dressed man in...
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Este Vacío Que Hierve / This Emptiness That BoilsUna novela de misterio y zoología, de adicciones y crisis familiares, de fantasmas, crisis climática, agujeros negros y masculinidad desorientada. El 28 de mayo de 2029, durante una ola de calor, las llamas consumen el Bosque de Chapultepec, el parque donde se encuentra el...
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Battleground Béxar: The 1835 Siege of San AntonioThe famous siege and fall of the Alamo in 1836 is the stuff of legends. What is often missing from most discussion of that battle is why the Texian defenders were in the Alamo in the first place! Richard L. Curilla's pathbreaking book, Battleground...
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Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom FighterThe remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her...
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