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Fish House Door
Artist: Astrid SheckelsPublisher: Islandport Press$18.95
The late Robert F. Baldwin was a modern day troubadour, singing, playing the banjo, and collecting and
telling stories wherever he went. His articles and stories have appeared in numerous magazines. His
children’s books include This is the Sea That Feeds Us, and Cities Through Time: Beijing.
Astrid Sheckels was born and raised in the farming town of Hatfield, Massachusetts. She cannot remember a
time when she wasn’t listening to, telling, or illustrating stories. Her detailed illustrations give every story more depth and dimension. Astrid’s first children’s book was the award-winning The Scallop
Christmas published by Islandport Press in 2009. She lives, paints, and teaches in western
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My Wonderful Christmas Tree
Publisher: Islandport Press$16.95Dahlov Ipcar has writen and illustrated more than thirty children’s books during her four decade long
career. Today, Ipcar’s distinctive artwork is known worldwide, with pieces of her work in the collections
of numerous renowned museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American
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Scallop Christmas
Artist: Astrid SheckelsPublisher: Islandport Press$16.95Jane Freeberg lives on Georgetown Island in Midcoast Maine and has lived in the state for thirty years. The Scallop Christmas is based on a true story told to her by her friend Marcia, who lived most of the story.
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Downhome Reflections
Editor: Downhome MagazinePublisher: Downhomer$27.95Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So behold—Downhome’s first published collection of photographs submitted by our magazine readers. Every page of Downhome Reflections is a celebration of our place in the world.
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Little Book of Outports
Publisher: Downhomer$12.95Ben Hansen has been photographing the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for over 40 years. This book represents his latest collection of work.
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Fonn, The Campbells of Greepe Music and a Sense of Place in a Gaelic Family Song Tradition
Publisher: Cape Breton University Press$46.95In this book the rich musical and cultural heritage of Gaelic Scotland is revealed through the memories of one family. The story of the Campbells of Greepe has become synonymous with the way in which the cultural legacy of a community can be safeguarded, while a new generation of performers is nurtured at the same time.
With a foreword by Dr John Macinnis, Fonn tells the story of the Campbells and the island community which is their hinterland, and shares over 100 songs from the family tradition, with an accompanying CD drawn from the archives of the School of Scottish Studies, the BBC and family itself.
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Jardin de mots Une histoire de Lire et faire lire
Publisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$13.95On one side of the ocean, Madame Pauline. On the other, a garderner of words. In the middle: books.
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Un géant dans la tête
Publisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$19.95Matis is 16 year old, and he’s a haemophiliac. Two years ago, he lost his mom in a car accident and his father lost his joy. But Matis is resilient, and he’ll prove that he’s got courage for the two of them.
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Alerte à Richibouctou
Publisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$19.95It’s the Second World War and John and his uncle Fred are going smelt fishing when they see a military plane crash, and a parachute fly down… In the middle of the night, as a storm is raging, they get captured by captain Otto Von Muller, who orders them to lead him to Richibouctou’s lighthouse. But his radio message to a German submarine will be intercepted by a Canadian corvette…
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Un Gamin Acadien L’odyssée de Roméo Leblanc vers Rideau Hall
Publisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$19.95Né sur une ferme dans le village de l’Anse-des-Cormier, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le jeune Roméo LeBlanc ne se doutait pas que, grâce à l’amour de sa famille et à l’aide inattendue de ses soeurs, il aurait un jour la chance de faire des études secondaires et universitaires, de devenir enseignant d’histoire puis journaliste, et de gravir les échelons politiques jusqu’au plus haut sommet! Malgré tout, Roméo LeBlanc conservera toute sa vie une grande modestie et un grand sens de l’humour.
Découvrez l’odyssée d’un gamin acadien jusqu’à Rideau Hall, la résidence officielle du gouverneur général à Ottawa.
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Le colosse des neiges de Campbellton
Artist: Paul RouxPublisher: Bouton d'or Acadie$19.95Gabriel, Ania and Mamadou, followed by their faithful dog, are on a ski vacation in Campbellton. But soon, they find themselves scouting a terrifying beast up frozen paths and towards a splendid mansion nestled near Mount Sugarloaf. The owner is a likeable Swiss chocolate millionaire, however Ania, the know-it-all of the young detective trio, is not buying his story. Will the skills of the ‘Three Musketeers’ finally falter on their 7th adventure?
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Prince Edward Island National Park Past and Present
Publisher: Acorn Press$16.95Since Prince Edward Island National Park was first created in 1937 it has welcomed visitors from around the world, captivating the hearts of all who experience its serene and tranquil beauty. Stretching for about 40 km along the north shore of Prince Edward Island between New London and Tracadie Bays and the tip of the Greenwich Peninsula in St. Peters Bay, this dynamic coastal landscape is constantly changing, shaped by the wind and waves. The sand dunes and beaches, wetlands and forests provide a home for many plants and animals. Wildflowers add colour everywhere and marram grass glistens in the sunlight, rippled by the coastal breezes. Great blue herons grace the ponds and marshes and shorebirds feed along the water’s edge. Several species at risk are protected in the park, including the endangered piping plover. People have been part of this coastal landscape for thousands of years. At Greenwich, archaeological evidence reveals 10,000 years of cultural history, from early Aboriginal peoples to the Mi’kmaq, early French and Acadian settlers and immigrants from the British Isles. Once an elegant summer home built in 1896, Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site is now a heritage inn. Green Gables Heritage Place, also part of L. M. Montgomery`s Cavendish National Historic site, inspired L.M. Montgomery’s setting for Anne of Green Gables. This book, with stunning new photography by the Island’s best photgraphers complimented with archival photos, captures the essence of this special place, preserved and protected for you to return to again and again.
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Right Place, Right Time
Publisher: Acorn Press$27.95With over 25 years of broadcasting experience, Bruce Rainnie has collected stories from every arena He has worked intimately with PEI’s legendary broadcaster “Boomer” Gallant as well as many other well known characters from across the country. Bruce did the first TV interview with Sidney Crosby back in 1996 and has remained in contact with him ever since. He also worked closely with Olympic Gold Medalist, Heather Moyse. The book will include these anecdotes and stories from his work as a news and sports broadcaster.
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Simple Beauty The Art of Texture, Form & Colour
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$44.95Focusing his intuitive photographic lens on beauty in the commonplace, George Fischer brings to light a vivid world beyond technology, traffic, and tension. A place to pause with inspirational gems and moments of splendour. A realm where deeply sensitive images of life spark amazement and awaken joy.
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Weird Rocks
Artist: Dan BilyeuPublisher: Mountain Press Publishing$12.00Michele Corriel introduces readers to sixteen unusual rocks and explains the science behind what each one does and how it does it. Youngsters will discover what makes one kind of rock smell like a rotten egg, what rock acts like a magnet, and what rock contains hidden treasure.
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Fiddleheads to Fir Trees : Leaves in all Seasons
Artist: Laurie CaplePublisher: Mountain Press Publishing$12.00Children will be delighted by the fourteen diverse North American plants depicted in Fiddleheads to Fir Trees, from weeping willow and cedar to cattail and poison ivy. The plants are organized by season, starting with the tender fiddleheads of a fern in early spring and ending with the snow-dusted needles of the balsam fir.
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Unforgettable Tuscany and Florence
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: George Fischer$29.95Step into central Italy’s region of Tuscany and its capital city of Florence with George Fischer –one of Canada’s most celebrated and prolific landscape photographers.
Through his artistry, George has captured life and an area steeped in history and culture. He immortalizes Tuscany’s stunning landscapes, rich artistic legacy and delightful people, finding beauty and inspiration around every corner. He takes you to places where you can absorb hundreds of years of history and culture –or simply bask in the vibrant colours and varying moods.
Whether your tastes run to elegant or rustic, classic or modern, you’ll savour the journey.
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Panama
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: George Fischer$29.95Lounge on a deserted beach or dive for treasure. Enjoy fine Panamanian coffee in a plantation and a jungle lunch with an Indian tribe. Follow the sounds of nearly 1,000 bird species. Make friends with monkeys, toucans, and iguanas. George Fischer’s images have captured Panama’s magical mix of nature, culture, history, and a thoroughly modern infrastructure. Best known for the Panama Canal, the country is also recognized for its other wonders: five UNESCO sites, distinct Indian cultures, more than 1,500 islands, and countless historical monuments.
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Land of Contrast Jordan
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$24.95The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast. All around, modern and thriving communities surround remnants of civilizations long since relegated to the history books. Discover the most unforgettable images of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, craved from the rocks over two thousand years ago, to the new temples of tourism such as those found at the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Follow the famous King’s Highway to the four corners of this diverse country, rich in history and culture.
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Thousand Islands
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$16.95George Fischer’s photographs has been featured in dozens of book. He is the author of a number of books including Destination Fundy Trail, Along the St. John River and Rendezvous in the Magdalen Islands. His stunning photography can also be found in a brilliant new book Boldt Castle, the Story of an Unfinished Dream. George Fischer’s photographs has been featured in dozens of book. He is the author of a number of books including Destination Fundy Trail, Along the St. John River and Rendezvous in the Magdalen Islands. His stunning photography can also be found in a brilliant new book Boldt Castle, the Story of an Unfinished Dream.
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Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips
Photographer: Heidi JirotkaPublisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$34.95Whether you consider yourself a foodie or you only dine out a couple of times a year, Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips offers you a window into the best food the city has to offer.
In Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips, the best of the region’s epicurean leaders take food lovers on a culinary journey through the city’s emerging hotspots. Quite simply, it is a celebration of the culinary scene in all its resplendent glory.
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Digging the City
Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution$16.95At the last census in 2006, just over 80 percent of Canada’s population lived in urban centres. How we feed that population and protect its food sources is an enduring subject of debate in food security circles these days. As consumers and citizens, we all need to take a hard look at the deficiencies in Canada’s ability to feed the urban poor; our dependence on imported foods and centralized food processing; our detachment from our food sources; the often problematic solutions to food security devised by governments, municipalities and non-profit groups; and where we are headed if we change nothing in these times when change is urgently needed. Many efforts are being made to introduce urban agriculture initiatives all across the country, to address the problems we’ve created and to protect our cities from real and potential crises in the food supply.
With passion and lyricism, Digging the City addresses the problems facing urban omnivores in the 21st century and looks at various policy, grassroots and utopian solutions being developed and implemented, while considering the pros and cons of plans such as vertical farms, urban fish farms, transition-town initiatives, seed banks, permaculture and water conservation projects.
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Becoming Water: Glaciers in a Warming World
Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution$16.95Becoming Water takes the reader on a tour of Canada’s glaciers, describing the stories they tell and educating the reader about how glaciers came to be, how they work and what their future holds in our warming world. By visiting Canada’s high and low Arctic and the mountain West, the reader will learn how varied and complex our glaciers really are, how they are measured and how they figure into the national and global story of inevitable change. The reader will learn to think like a scientist, in particular how to look at climate-related data that contains cycles, trends and shifts, and then ponder what questions to ask in the face of our dramatically changing environment.
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Little Black Lies
Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution$16.95Beginning in 1967 and for just over 30 years, the oil industry toiled in the relative obscurity of Northern Alberta as machines peeled away earth and boreal forest to exhume what has now become one of humanity’s most precious and contentious resources: bitumen. As the years passed, the bitumen mines sprawled, poisonous tailings ponds spread, toxins polluted the environment, cancer reared its head downstream and the price of petroleum soared beyond all expectations.
As plans continue to build the Keystone and Northern Gateway pipelines, a growing number of scientists, journalists, First Nations and environmentalists are fighting to raise the alarm about the implications and propaganda surrounding the world’s largest energy project.
In his second RMB Manifesto, Jeff Gailus dissects the global war on truth that has come to define the battle for oil. It is a battle fought not with bullets and bombs but with a dark web of Little Black Lies that poses a threat not only to environmental and human health, but to our moral and social well-being.
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The Craft of Sail
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$17.95We are pleased to bring this book back into print, as it focuses on why and how sailing “works.” It’s an excellent guide to understanding boats and how the wind and water affect them. Author/illustrator Jan is an “explainer”… and this book does just that.
You’ll see drawings of different types of boats and understand what makes a schooner a schooner, a catboat a catboat, a yawl a yawl… and more. He uses ants and peanuts to explain vectors. How can you miss-out on ants and peanuts? And yes, the book gives you the basics of sail maneuvers.
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Iain Oughtred
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$32.95Britain’s wooden boat revival was a long time coming, but when it arrived there was one name that stood out above all others: Iain Oughtred. A former dinghy racer turned boatbuilder and designer, Iain developed a cult following both for the beauty of his designs and the quality of his drawings. Challenging the view that building boats was the province of the wealthy, he created exceptionally appealing yet inexpensive wooden boats ideal for amateur construction, often basing the designs on traditional local craft. Still going strong, his designs now number more than 100 and are built around the world by amateurs and professionals alike.
This beautiful and comprehensive book traces the life of this most enigmatic of designers, from his roots in Australia to the wilds of Scotland. His most popular designs are brought to life with gorgeous photography, often set I the stunning Scottish landscape where he is based, and supplemented with an extensive plans section. Including interviews with family, friends and fellow designers, the evocative text provides both a moving personal biography and a comprehensive overview of one extraordinary man’s life work.  Â
