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Prince Edward Island ~ Epekwitk ~ Climate Almanac
Publisher: Acorn Press$27.95From devastating hurricanes to blizzards that have shut down the Island for days, Jardine creates a fascinating deep-dive into the changing weather patterns of Prince Edward Island and their effect on the landscape. Complete with maps, photos, and tables, this month- by-month guide is an essential reader for those interested in weather, climate change and Island history.
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When the Banyan Sways
Artist: Radha RaulgaonkarEditor: Dushy GnanapragasamPublisher: Running the Goat$21.99Four folktales from India—full of magic and wisdom.
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Bluenose Ghosts
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$22.95The classic work of Nova Scotia folklore, available in an attractive new edition.
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Black Ice
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$27.95Expanded and revised edition of the pioneering work of history about the Coloured Hockey League, founded in Halifax, NS. Now a documentary film.
Black Ice is the first written record of the Colored Hockey League in the Maritimes, founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1895, more than 20 years before the founding of the National Hockey League. The Colored Hockey League was a force in Canadian hockey that was conveniently ignored and whose contributions were stolen as other leagues emerged. Black Ice explores the unique culture that still exists today.
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Titanic
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$24.95This book tells the lives of the passengers on the Titanic‘s ill-fated voyage, and shines a spotlight on the vessel’s lost treasures, its celebrated send-off from Belfast, its animal passengers, the iconic music and movies inspired by the story, and the many, many tales of heroism and bravery that arose from this tragedy. Richly illustrated with archival photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as a comprehensive index, timeline, and suggested further reading, this all-ages book presents an accessible, fascinating history of the world’s most famous ship. Includes over 50 black and white photos.
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The Last Farm on McNabs
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$19.95A personal, historical portrait of Halifax Harbour’s largest and most storied island from 1920–1970, featuring anecdotes, photographs, and maps.
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My Favourite Colour
Artist: Bryanna ChapeskiePublisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$13.95“Blue’s my favourite colour!
It really is the best.
I love my lucky socks.
Blue’s better than the rest.
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Anne of Green Gables
Artist: Briana Corr ScottPublisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$17.95An updated edition of the bestselling illustrated adaptation of the classic Anne of Green Gables series for ages 6+ featuring beautiful new colour illustrations from celebrated artist Briana Corr Scott.
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Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$15.95A new series of beautiful bind-ups with cover illustrations by Briana Corr Scott brings readers affordable collectors’ editions of the beloved Anne of Green Gables novels.
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My Nova Scotia
Artist: Martyna CzubPublisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$13.95Whether you call it home or are just here to visit, Nova Scotia welcomes you with campfire storytelling, blueberry fields, and rocky beaches. With joyful rhymes and whimsical illustrations, My Nova Scotia celebrates all the diverse cultures, people, and traditions that make this province unique. What’s your Nova Scotia?
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Joe & the Wreck of the Tribune
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$14.95Middle grade historical fiction inspired by the real 18th-century shipwreck off Halifax Harbour, and the local boy who risked his life to save those on board.
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The Bluenosers’ Book of Slang How To Talk Nova Scotian
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$12.95Nova Scotia is blessed with a rich language. It is literally littered with words and expressions that vary from county to county, and town to town. From a dog’s breakfast, to blowin’ a gale, bed lunch, giv’er, fill yer boots, dough funkers, back-ass-wards and right some good, Nova Scotia Slang will introduce you to a whole new language.
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Anne of Green Gables & Anne of Avonlea
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing Limited$15.95A new series of beautiful bindups with cover illustrations by Briana Corr Scott brings readers affordable collectors? editions of the beloved Anne of Green Gables novels.
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