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Prince Edward Island Book of Musts
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$13.95From potters and painters in Breadalbane to a museum devoted exclusively to seaweed in Miminagash, open mic at Baba?s Lounge in Charlottetown to a sleep over at the West Point Lighthouse and the wonders of the Daylily farm in Belfast, this is the MUST list every Islander MUST have. From a beach with sand that sings, to the best greasy breakfast for your buck, it is all here.We also get Islanders from across the province to weigh in with their MUST Lists. Singer-songwriters Lennie Gallant and Rose Cousins, professor Brent MacLaine, photographer Anna Karpinski and historian George Dalton all have secret places you simply MUST visit.This is the ultimate insider MUST list. If you love Prince Edward Island, you simply MUST have the PEI Book of Musts.
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Manitoba Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Manitoba and Were Going to Ask Anyway
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From the Hudson’s Bay Company, Louis Riel, and the Winnipeg General Strike to bone-chilling winters, flood waters, The Guess Who and profiles of Cindy Klassen, Peter Nygard, Duff Roblin and the Golden Boy atop Manitoba’s Legislature, no book is more comprehensive than the Manitoba Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Well known Manitobans weigh in on the province. Filmmaker Guy Maddin gives us his favourite lost Winnipeg buildings, former Premier and Canadian Governor General Ed Schreyer details Manitobans that he admires most, Olympic goaltender Sami Jo Small provides us with her favourite outdoor sports memories, broadcaster Peter Warren recounts his most memorable interviews and musician Ray St. Germain lists his top Aboriginal acts. From rivers, lakes, and beaches to the Winnipeg arts scene to famous crooks and hoodlums, Manitoba slang, the Métis and the mighty mosquito … it’s all here. Whether you are a native Manitoban or visiting for the first time, there simply is no more complete book about Manitoba. If you love Manitoba, you’ll love the Manitoba Book of Everything!
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Hamilton Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Hamilton and Were Going to Ask AnywayHamilton Book of Everything
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From the War of 1812 and George Hamilton to Steel City, the Ti-Cats, the Botanical Gardens and the Mountain to profiles of Daniel Lanois, Thomas McQuesten, Martin Short and Lincoln Alexander, no book is more comprehensive than the Hamilton Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Well-known Hamiltonians weigh in on their favourite things about Hamilton. Former mayor Larry Di Ianni’s gives us his five memories of arriving in Canada; landscape painter Catherine Gibbon tells us her five favourite landscapes; Hamilton Public Library archivist Margaret Houghton gives us her five turning points in Hamilton history; Hamilton Spectator food writer Katrina Simmons gives us her five personal favourite dining spots; and singer-songwriter Shawn Brush tells us five great places to listen to live music. From politics to weather to the one-way streets, Hamilton slang, greatest crimes and immigrant city . . . it’s all here! Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there’s no more complete book about Hamilton. If you love Hamilton, you’ll love the Hamilton Book of Everything!
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Edmonton Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Edmonton and Were Going to Ask Anyway
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From gold and oil fever and the West Edmonton Mall and the SCTV studio to profiles of W. P. Kinsella, Wayne Gretzky, and Emily Murphy, no book on Edmonton is more comprehensive and fun.
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Ottawa Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Ottawa and Were Going to Ask Anyway
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From lumber town and G-town to capital city and the Byward Market, and from Rideau Canal and the Beaver Tail to profiles of Colonel By, Alanis Morissette, Michael Cowpland, and the Stopwatch Gang, there is no book on Ottawa as comprehensive and as fun.
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Vancouver Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Vancouver and Were Going to Ask Anyway
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From “Gassy” Jack Deighton and the Klondike Gold Rush to the Chinese Head Tax to Japanese Internment, the Strathcona Protest, Vancouver Canucks and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games to profiles of the original ‘Dominic Da Vinci,’ Larry Campbell, famed author Douglas Coupland, and environmentalist David Suzuki, no book is more comprehensive than the Vancouver Book of Everything. No book is more fun. Well-known Vancouverites weigh in on every aspect of their beloved city. Historian Chuck Davis gives us his top five events that shaped its history; author Jen Sookfong Lee gives us her top five best things about living in Vancouver; Vancouver Sun restaurant critic Mia Stainsby gives us the city’s top five cheap eats and Global TV’s meteorologist, Mark Madryga, offers up his top five Vancouver weather events. From the city’s First People and infamous weather to its slang, heinous crimes, and the ubiquitous Japa dog, it’s all here. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there is no better resource about the city of Vancouver. If you love Vancouver – and who doesn’t – you’ll love the Vancouver Book of Everything.
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You Might Be From New Brunswick If …
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95You Might Be From New Brunswick If . . . is a delightful illustrated romp through the Picture Province. Native son and one of the best cartoonists in the country, Michael de Adder delivers his unique take on his home province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As de Adder proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
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Beaches of Lunenburg Queens
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$9.95With almost 8,000 kilometers of shoreline, Nova Scotia has been described as one long beach. With a population of under one million, it is still possible here to have your own secret beach all to yourself. From water temperatures and maps, this is the beach book every visitor and Nova Scotian MUST have.
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You Might Be From Manitoba If…
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95You Might Be From Manitoba If . . . is a delightful, illustrated romp through the land of 100,000 lakes. As the cartoonist for the Winnipeg Free Press for 30 years, Dale Cummings delivers his unique take on his home province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Cummings proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
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Day Trips from Halifax
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95A densely packed guide to Nova Scotia’s most raucous adventures, inspiring landscapes, and amazing history, this book ensures that visitors to and residents of the region never have a boring weekend again. From tidal-bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River or strolling among lions at the Oaklawn Zoo to searching for ancient fossils on Joggins Beach, Day Trips from Halifax is filled with all you need to know about hidden beaches, unexpected hiking trails and much, much more.
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Vancouver Island Imagine
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95A visual guide to the scenic wonders and vibrant inhabitants of Vancouver Island, this stunning book of photography captures the diversity and beauty of the island and the cluster of smaller islands that surround it. A treasured keepsake for lovers of photography and geography, this collection brings Canada’s west coast islands to life.
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You Might Be From Saskatchewan If… (Vol 2)
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$12.95A delightful romp through one of Canada’s most beloved provinces, this second, even funnier volume of geographical quips, barbs, and jokes takes an intimate look at what it’s like to be from Saskatchewan. Perfect for visitors or longtime residents, this joke book is sure to bring laughs to any reader familiar with the Land of the Living Sky.
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Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast – Folding Guide
Publisher: Earth, Sky + Water$11.95This FoldingGuideâ„¢ includes 35 marine mammals commonly seen on the Pacific Northwest coast from Oregon up through British Columbia. Includes Baleen, Sperm, and Beaked whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, otters and more.
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