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G is for Gael An Alphabet of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic Culture
Artist: Etta MoffattPublisher: Bradan Press$14.99Welcome to the world of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic culture! This book is a first step for children and adults looking to understand and connect with Gaelic history, culture, and identity in Nova Scotia. Through joyful illustrations and creative concepts, readers will have the opportunity to explore and celebrate what it means to be a Gael.
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G comme Gaël L’alphabet de la culture gaélique en Nouvelle-Écosse
Artist: Etta MoffattPublisher: Bradan Press$14.99Bienvenue au monde de la culture gaélique en Nouvelle-Écosse! Ce livret est une première étape pour les enfants et les adultes qui souhaitent découvrir et comprendre l’histoire, la culture et l’identité gaéliques en Nouvelle-Écosse. Grâce à des illustrations joyeuses et des concepts créatifs, les lecteurs pourront explorer et célébrer l’identité gaélique.
Welcome to the world of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic culture! This book is a first step for children and adults looking to understand and connect with Gaelic history, culture, and identity in Nova Scotia. Through joyful illustrations and creative concepts, readers will have the opportunity to explore and celebrate what it means to be a Gael.
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Biorachan Beag agus Biorachan Mor Sgeulachd thraidiseanta air a dealbhadh le Eimilidh Dhomhnallach
Artist: Eimilidh DhòmhnallachPublisher: Bradan Press$12.99Bodkin Mòr set out to teach his greedy friend Bodkin Beag a lesson, unleashing a chain of unintended consequences. This traditional Scottish Gaelic tale was once the most widely-known children’s story in the Gaelic world. Text in Scottish Gaelic (Nova Scotia Gaelic orthography edition).
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The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
Publisher: Bradan Press$14.99Advice from a fluent Irish speaker on how to incorporate the Irish Gaelic language into a tattoo design while respecting the culture. If you look for a translation on the internet, you’ll end up with embarrassing mistakes—and an unintended meaning! Perfect for anyone with Irish roots or who loves Irish language and culture. Features Irish language history, real-life Irish tattoo mistakes, and a glossary of nearly 400 authentic Irish words, phrases, and sayings suitable for tattoos, jewelry, and crafts.
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The Scottish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook Authentic words & phrases in the Celtic language of Scotland
Publisher: Bradan Press$14.99The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to accurate tattoos in Scottish Gaelic. Written by a Gaelic speaker in Nova Scotia, the book features tips on how to incorporate Scottish Gaelic words into a tattoo design, illustrations of real-life Gaelic tattoos gone wrong, a brief history and description of the Gaelic language, and a glossary of nearly 400 Scottish Gaelic words and phrases suitable for tattoos, jewelry, and crafts.
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Ràithean airson Sireadh Seasons for Seeking
Publisher: Bradan Press$15.99Lewis MacKinnon’s fourth Scottish Gaelic poetry collection features Gaelic translations of selected poems by Coleman Barks, interpreter of the renowned 13th-century Persian poet Rumi, alongside MacKinnon’s own original Gaelic poems. The poems in this bilingual collection are grouped thematically in sections corresponding to days that are celebrated in the Celtic cultural calendar year in Nova Scotia.
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Fionn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge A traditional Gaelic hero tale retold as a read-aloud action story for children
Artist: Etta MoffattPublisher: Bradan Press$8.99This is the story of the great Gaelic hero Fionn MacCool and why he sucks his thumb. This traditional Gaelic tale is retold as an action story to read aloud. It introduces children to storytelling and to Gaelic oral tradition, language, culture, and belief systems. The book is suitable for use in schools and community groups.
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The Scots Tattoo Handbook Authentic words & phrases in the mither tongue of Scotland
Publisher: Bradan Press$14.99Have you ever wondered what “auld lang syne” really means? Or perhaps you want to incorporate your clan motto into a tattoo design? This book, written by a Scots language expert in Scotland, this book features a glossary of Scots words and phrases suitable for tattoos and crafts, advice on how to incorporate Scots words into a tattoo design, and a history of the Scots language.
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The Welsh Tattoo Handbook
Publisher: Bradan Press$14.99The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to accurate Welsh tattoos. Written by fluent speakers of Welsh, the Celtic language of Wales, the book features tips on how to incorporate the Welsh language into a tattoo design that honours and supports the culture, illustrations of Welsh “tattoos nightmares” to avoid, a history of the Welsh language; and a glossary of 400 Welsh words and phrases suitable for tattoos and crafts.
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Moving to Nova Scotia
$25.00The world loves Canada, everyone knows it. But, Nova Scotia in particular has its own allure to people looking to move not only across the country, but across the world. These are just a few of the stories from people who packed up, and did not stop until they found their home in Nova Scotia.
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Cornelius’s Conundrum The Sewer Central Star
Artist: Emily Brown$12.95In the third book in the beloved Herman the Monster series — Cornelius’s Conundrum, Herman and his monster pals put their crashing and banging to good use, starting a band to play at the Sewer Central Arena. But can Cornelius overcome his stage fright and nasty attitude to become a Sewer Central Star? This nostalgic romp through rock n’ roll history is as fun for parents as it is for kids.
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Premier Steven McNeil
$19.95The McNeils and Mombourquettes established a joint heritage that began in Cape Breton, then to Spryfield and continues in Upper Granville, in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.
Stephen, our present Premier and the twelfth of seventeen siblings, was a mere eight years old when his father died suddenly. It thrust the family, led by his mother, into some challenging yet rewarding times. Older brothers and sisters took on new roles and created a bond that continues to this day.
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Downhomer Almanac Cookbook 1
Editor: Downhome MagazinePublisher: Downhomer$19.95The Downhomer Household Almanac and Cookbook is the first of its kind. There have been almanacs before, and there have been cookbooks before, and this is not the first cookbook to have home remedies and cures, nor is it the first with household hints. There have been books containing humour, heart-touching stories, thoughts to live by, and even books in which to keep track of your family tree, but this is the first book that incorporates all of these. Not only that, this book also contains calendars covering the 1801 to 2050, cooking conversion tables, metric conversion tables, places to keep important dates, photographs, a place to write a biography of yourself, dedications, and much, much more. It is a wealth of information and a place to keep records to be handed down through the generations. This book is a must for people whose family and roots are near and dear to them, and contains a place to keep track of your future family tree (your children and grandchildren). On top of that, the beautiful writings, stories and poems in this book will make you laugh and make you cry. Downhomer Household Almanac and Cookbook is one of the most interesting books you will ever read.
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Tonic for the Woman’s Soul
Publisher: Downhomer$19.95Tonic for the Woman’s Soul is the third in Downhome’s Household Almanac and Cookbook series, the previous two making the Canadian best-seller list.
What’s new in Tonic for the Woman’s Soul
- Understanding Me – Create your own autobiography by simply filling in the blanks—a record of a woman’s life for herself or for those with whom she wishes to share.
- Life, Love & Laughter – Short stories, jokes, biographies, poetry, facts and much more, all pertaining to women from Newfoundland and Labrador and throughout the world. After all, the best recipe for happiness is to “live, love and laugh.”
- Recipes – More than 250 recipes contributed by Downhomer readers around the world. Included are Diet and Diabetic recipes with delicious choices for those of us who have to watch a little closer what we eat.
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When A Parent is Sick 2nd Edition
Publisher: Pottersfield Press$12.95What do you tell children when a parent has been diagnosed with a serious illness? What should you do? What should you talk about? When do you ell them? What words do you use?
This book provides parents and other caregivers with suggestions on how to approach children with the information that their parent is seriously ill. There are lots of examples of how and what to say to children and teens.
The author reviews a child’s understanding and response to serious illness at different stages of development. She provides suggestions of how adults may help children cope with the daily disruptions the illness has created.
The book also includes chapters on what to do when a parent is dying and what to do when a parent dies.
Also included is a list of books and other resources for parents and children who want to read further on the subject.
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Boat Modeling with Dynamite Payson
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$24.15Step-by-step instruction, illustrated, beginning with the basics and working toward advanced hull shapes and techniques by a gentleman who knows his stuff.
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Boat Modeling the Easy Way
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$21.95A fitting sequel to his popular Boat Modeling. Build nine models using the lift method: a tugboat, an English cutter, a lobsterboat, sardine carriers, a fishing schooner, a torpedo-stern launch, a Friendship sloop, and a day cruiser.
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Lofting
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$21.95Allan Vaitses is an able and versatile builder, having a marvelous ability to devise solutions for the dilemmas that arise in boatbuilding.
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How to Build the Ocean Pointer
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$19.75David Stimson grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and learned boatbuilding while working in the local boatyards. During this time, he developed an eye for boat design from Merton Long, a retired catboat builder who became his friend and mentor. David’s love of traditional boats was further inspired by the writings of John Gardner and Pete Culler in the 1970’s and by WoodenBoat Magazine. He now lives in Boothbay, Maine, with his wife, Tamora and two teenage boys, Abraham and Nathaniel. He is a sailing charter captain during the summer, and designs and builds boats at Stimson Marine, Inc. in Boothbay.
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Featherweight Boatbuilding
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$21.95Using the Wee Lassie as an example, the author opens your eyes to the natural beauty around you. A practical and beautiful craft, this lightweight and strong double-paddle canoe will carry you to waterways that are inaccessible in most boats.
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The Dory Model Book
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$21.95Three traditional Down East boats are featured: a Banks dory, a Friendship Dory, and a Friendship dory skiff. All are based on authentic boats and built with the same care as a full-size boat.
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How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95A shop manual on building an exceptional rowing dory. Designe by Philip Bolger, this dory is fast, seaworthy and a delight to row. Simple plywood cosntruction.
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How to Build the Haven 12-1/2 Footer
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$16.50Step-by-step boatbuilding in the Herreshoff tradition.
This is Joel White’s keel/centerboard variation of the famous Herreshoff 12 1/2. Each step in this unique process is carefully explained and illustrated. This book, in combination with detailed construction plans, provides a thorough guide for advanced amateurs. No lofting is required.
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Building the Nutshell Pram
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95A step-by-step construction manual for this very popular Joel White design, for oar and sail. Part of the popularity is due to the ease of construction, especially the bow. This instruction book is beneficial for anyone who wishes to build the pram from scratch using WoodenBoat’s full-scale plans.
We also have full-sized pre-cut kits, a video, a model kit and building plans.
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Thirty Wooden Boats A Second Catalog of Building Plans
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$14.25Cynthis Curtis, Mike O’Brien, and Paul Lazarus have endeavored to provide readers with as much information as possible while maintaining an open and strongly visual format.
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Fifty Wooden Boats A Catalog of Building Plans
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$15.95This is the first of three major catalogues compiled by the editors of WoodenBoat Magazine. The other books in this series are ‘Thirty Wooden Boats’ and ‘Forty Wooden Boats’.
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Keeping the Cutting Edge Setting and Sharpening Hand and Power Saws
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$10.95Harold H. “Dynamite” Payson is a professional boatbuilder who specializes in light plywood construction, though in the past he build traditional plank-on-frame craft. Most of his boats-among them the famed Gloucester Light Dory and the Instant Boat series-are from the board of Philip C. Bolger. Many of the prototypes of Bolger’s small boats have been built by Payson as part of their continuing association. Dynamite is a retired lobster fisherman, a saw sharpener, and the proprietor of H.H.Payson & Co., which offers boatbuilding plans for sale to the average boatbuilder. He is the author of Instant Boats, How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory, Go Build Your Own Boat!, Build the New Instant Boats, and a number of magazine articles. He lives and works in South Thomaston, Maine.
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Forty Wooden Boats A Third Catalog of Building Plans
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books$14.25This is the third major catalog of boat plans compiled by Cynthia Curtis, Doug Hylan and Mike O’Brien. Other books are ‘Fifty Wooden Boats’ and ‘Thirty Wooden Boats’.
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Noble Newfoundland Dog
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$24.95This is a wonderful look at the history of this popular and well-recognized dog. Hynes begins his book with a history of the breed and moves on to stories about Newfoundland dogs past and present. These tales make up the bulk of the book, and are generally short, illustrating the traits we associate with the breed: Loyalty, bravery, intelligence and gentleness. The stories are grouped by type – rescues, proof of intelligence, acts of kindness, and so on. There are tales of dogs performing heroic sea rescues, catching fish with remarkable skill, acting as dependable hunting partners, and caring for children. One hilarious chapter is devoted to the Newfoundland’s subtle sense of humour. Hynes recounts anecdotes himself, but he also quotes historical text extensively, letting past Newfoundland owners talk about their dogs in their own words.
The last section of the book deals with the care and training of Newfoundland dogs. Hynes is thorough and honest in his advice – caring for a 150 pound dog requires diligence and devotion. This book is devoted to Newfoundland dogs: heroes, artful dodgers, escape artists, and best friends.
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Women at Sea in the Age of Sail
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, many women experienced firsthand the perils and pleasures of life at sea. These venturesome women went to sea largely to be with their captain husbands and many proved themselves useful far beyond their roles as companions. Luckily for us, many of these seafaring women kept journals. Here, these women recount, in their own words, their impressions of the exotic places they visited, the homes they made and the children they raised afloat on the seas.
Donal Baird has published various articles and books on his passions, sailing and firefighting.