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Faroe Islands Dancing Between Sea & Sky
Photographer: George Fischer, Jón Gauti JónssonPublisher: Nimbus Publishing$39.95A picturesque archipelago between Norway and Iceland, the 18 tiny Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean beckon nature lovers, adventurers, birdwatchers and sightseers. Through George Fischer’s lens, you’ll soar with giant gannets, rappel down sheer cliffs and revel in unspoiled beauty. You’ll stand on hallowed historical soil, admire ancient ruins – and savour the sea’s bounty in Faroese cuisine. And in this country inhabited by more sheep than people, you can learn how to hand-knit a legendary Faroese sweater.
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Maud Lewis Colouring Book Volume 2
Publisher: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia$6.95The Maud Lewis Colouring & Activity Book Volume 2 features pictures to colour, crosswords, word searches, connect-the-dot, and other activities. Inspired by the artwork of Maud Lewis, Canada’s most beloved and best-known folk artist, this delightful book is suitable for children between the ages of 3-10.
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Maya and Mitaine:From Saint John to Paris
Publisher: Chocolate River Publishing$11.95A trip to Paris to attend a fashion show! Maya is worried but looking forward to it. Will her elderly cat, Mitain, still be alive when Maya returns from Paris’ And will she miss seeing her father who is working on the Queen Mary II’ This story of travel, haute couture, and the loss of a beloved pet is a translation of Maya et Mitain published by Bouton d’ors Acadie.
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Through the Eyes of Mary The Mary Morehouse Diaries (1920-1958)
Publisher: Chocolate River Publishing$18.95The Mary Morehouse diaries give the reader a vivid picture of life in rural New Brunswick in early twentieth century. Through Mary, the reader can follow the highs and lows of village life during the throughout the 1920s, 1930s, and the war years of the 1940s. Bird has researched this time period for her other books and her annotations and introductory sections give context to the individual diary entries.
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Ontario Moments
Publisher: George Fischer$39.95For more than a million square kilometres in central Canada, the province of Ontario extends from the country’s southernmost point to the fringes of the Arctic. This offers visitors endless possibilities for unique year-round experiences depicted in photographer George Fischer’s vibrant moment. His views take readers deep into lush forests, shimmering waterways and rich farmland–and introduces them to soaring cathedrals of commerce, remarkable historical sites and colourful cultural festivities.Powered by diversity in culture, business and geography, Ontario yields an extraordinary blend of historical and contemporary experiences. National historical sites mirror the past, while modern masterpieces such as the Royal Ontario Museum’s Lee-Chin Crystal, the granite-and-glass National Gallery of Canada and Science North reflect the future. Adding to the mix are natural wonders such as Niagara Falls, the Thousand Islands and Algonquin Provincial Park.This four-season paradise is also famous for sports such as hunting and fishing, sailing and soaring, hockey, skating and skiing. For foodies and wine lovers, farmers–markets and wineries abound. And ethnic festivals celebrate everyone from Ontario’s First Nations to more than 100 different global cultures.Enjoy your tour through this lively tome of George Fischer’s stories–and create your own moments in Ontario.
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Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They ?
Artist: Jennifer BohmanPublisher: Mountain Press Publishing$12.00Written for readers ages 8 and up, Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They? reveals how this bird of prey survives?and thrives?in the harsh landscape of the Arctic tundra. With clear language and beautiful illustrations, the book travels alongside the Snowy Owl as it hunts, finds a mate, raises a family, and faces the challenges of an uncertain future.
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Saskatchewan: Spirit of the Heartland
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: George Fischer$39.95Spirit of the Heartland takes a new approach to telling a historic story—pairing George Fischer’s photographic art with that of seven prominent Saskatchewan painters and sculptors.
According to sculptor Joe Fafard, George Fischer reveals the true nature of a province that is often underestimated and misunderstood—and the experience is transformative. “He recognizes that Saskatchewan is defined by extremes, and pays homage to the history, culture and nature that have shaped us,” he says. “To tell our story, he bravely journeys into precarious places to uncover what’s behind the faces, the farms, the fields.”
Throughout the book, Fischer’s curiosity takes him into the heart of Canada’s Wild West. He follows in the footsteps of warriors and cowboys, explorers and traders, miners and oil barons who carved the routes to modern Saskatchewan. In richly coloured images, he captures the people’s spirited relationship with Nature through farmlands, horses and wheat; dunes, forests and waterways.
George’s artistic eye brings to light what prairie people have always known: that Saskatchewan holds a quiet, yet stunning, allure equal to the most exotic places on Earth. And he digs deep to introduce readers to Mounties and royals and legends. Time well spent.
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Canada – The Exotic North / L’Exotisme Du Nord Northwest Territories & Nunavut / Territoires Du Nord-Ouest & Nunavut
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: George Fischer$39.95The distinctive northernmost reaches of Canada are a treasure of unparalleled adventure and dramatic panoramas. Since ancient times the pristine waters, towering mountains, awe-inspiring canyons and changing tundra have captured imaginations and inspired an incredible heritage. With a desire to share the artic tale, Canadian landscape photographer George Fischer has journeyed extensively through the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. His remarkable images will engage readers in the rich tapestry of the true north.
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Canada In Colour (new edition)
Photographer: George FischerPublisher: George Fischer$29.95Presenting his images in a more compact second edition, George Fischer’s exceptional photographs are featured in a manner as original and unique as the country itself. Canada in every hue of the rainbow, sorted by theme of colour, creates an energetic dialogue of images. Jacob Richler’s introductory essays exploit his travels and experiences across the country to reflect on those thematic colours and what they represent—to him, in the vision of the photographer, and the appreciation of the reader.
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Those Splendid Girls The Heroic Service of Prince Edward Island Nurses in the Great War
Publisher: Island Studies Press$27.95Over 115 women from Prince Edward Island women served as nurses in the First World War. They were fullblooded, complex women living in a tumultuous time in our history, doing their duty on distant battlefields. Their courage, and the courage of all Canadian nurses, is saluted in a powerful new book about wartime nursing called Those Splendid Girls. It features many wartime nursing photos from private albums, a 35-page biography section, an index, and bibliography.
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TIBS Guide to Desserts
Publisher: Bicyclette Publishing$19.99Two If By Sea Café, affectionately nicknamed TIBS by loyal customers near and far, opened in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in 2009. In The TIBS Guide to Desserts, Baker Tara MacDonald shares her most treasured dessert recipes, ranging from TIBS’ Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies to Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie. No matter what your skill level, Tara’s recipes are accessible in their step-by-step format. Her desserts will quickly become your new favourites.
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Today’s Joe Howe
Publisher: Wolfville Historical Society$12.95The father of freedom of the press, a pioneer in the fight for responsible government, advocate for public education, groundbreaking journalist and honoured statesman – Joseph Howe has had a profound and lasting influence on Nova Scotia and, indeed, all of Canada. On the 200th anniversary of his birth, this unique book explores his ongoing legacy. Fiercely loyal to Nova Scotia, Howe was a romantic and a humanist, with a vision that’s every bit as relevant today as it was in the 19th century.
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Canadian Pioneers
Publisher: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia$20.00In Canadian Pioneers we present an exquisite collection of works of the highest calibre by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Cornelius Krieghoff, David Milne, and Tom Thomson, among others. The works in this collection demonstrate an understanding of a national zeitgeist, and a reflection of that sentiment as expressed through the collectors’ choices.
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Maud Lewis Activity and Colouring Book
Publisher: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia$6.95Newly published by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the Maud Lewis Colouring & Activity Book featuring pictures to colour, crosswords, word searches, connectthe-dot, and other activities. Inspired by the artwork of Maud Lewis, Canada’s most beloved and best-known folk artist, this delightful book is suitable for children between the ages of 3-10.Maud Lewis (1903-1970) was recognized and revered in her own lifetime. She offered her endearing images to the passing world through her roadside sign, “Paintings for Sale,” and was rewarded by the enthusiastic response she received from both the community and tourists as well as from art collectors.
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Ta’n Wetapeksi’k Understanding From Where We Come
Editor: Leah Morine Rosenmeier, Tim BernardPublisher: The Confederacy of Mnlnd.Mi'kmaq$34.95At the centre of the Mi’kmaw homeland, the Debert, Nova Scotia archaeological sites continue to be the touchstone not only for North American archaeology, but for human history. This book contains the proceeding of the 2005 Debert Research Workshop and includes the written contributions of presenters and brings together an international group of scholars and experts in a wide range of disciplines.
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Peggy of the Cove: The Rescue of Peggy
Artist: David Preston SmithPublisher: Ivan Fraser$20.00Ivan Fraser is a writer and artist living in the Peggy’s Cove area of Nova Scotia. David Preston Smith is a book illustrator and artist living in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Peggy Of The Cove A Legend
Publisher: Ivan Fraser$15.00Peggy of the Cove is the legend of a young girl who was the only survivor of a shipwreck at Halibut Rock, Nova Scotia in the mid 1800s. Live through her ordeal from storm to shipwreck to rescue during the terrible storm. Discover how Peggy’s Cove was named. Also available is an illustrated version
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A Light in the Field
Publisher: SSP Publications$16.95A Light in the Field features the historic architecture of lighthouses, fishery buildings, barns and mills on Prince Edward Island.
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Historic Churches of PEI (2nd Ed)
Publisher: SSP Publications$16.95Originally published in 1986, Historic Churches of Prince Edward Island won the Award of Merit, from the PEI Heritage Foundation. The book includes photos, floor plans, and descriptions of pre-1914 churches, from simple rural structures to the splendor of St. Peter’s Cathedral in Charlottetown. Not intended as a history text or a manual of preservation, the author hopes that the book will prove useful in conserving the past.
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Short History of Moncton
Publisher: Maritime Lines$15.95A Short History of Moncton is the story of the city’s remarkable past from early times to the end of the 20th century. As a historic aboriginal campsite, Moncton began its European settlement period as a small Acadian agricultural village until the expulsion of the Acadians banished the French-speaking settlers. New settlers arrived and the little village eventually grew into a sizeable town with a bustling shipyard and a thriving waterfront.Despite an economic recession in the mid1800s, Moncton’s impressive growth in the late 19th century was mainly due the Intercolonial Railway that transformed the small village into a large city with the motto Resurgo: I rise again.Moncton’s continued expansion throughout the twentieth century was not without controversy as war, depression, and social upheaval all challenged the stability of the community. And the growth of the Acadian presence placed demands for bilingual services that were not initially adopted by the city fathers. But with the closure of the city’s major industries in the late 1900s, Moncton was again threatened with economic decline but managed to embrace the economics of bilingualism and diversify its economy.This book includes over 50 historic images that reveal scenes of a vanished era, a once small town with a thriving waterfront, bustling railway, and fascinating streetscapes.
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Peril at Plover Point
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing$8.95Summer vacation reunites David, Mary and Stephen, the three young detectives. While exploring the area, the trio discovers a series of puzzling clues in this action packed mystery.
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Fishes of Pacific Northwest Coast -Folding Guide
Publisher: Earth, Sky + Water$11.95This FoldingGuide™ includes 58 marine fishes, both common and exotic, found along the Pacific coast from Oregon up through British Columbia. Includes both near and offshore species, pelagics, rays, sharks, and dogfish. Detailed illustrations, descriptions, typical length and weight are included.
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Nova Scotia in Your Pocket
$9.95A photographic tour of some of Nova Scotia’s most popular and historic sights.
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Powerfuel Food Planning Meals for Maximum Performance
$19.95If your goal is to improve your performance and health so that you can get the most out of your exercise, then this book is for you. Its more than just a cookbook. With over 100 athlete tested recipes, it will take you through a step by step guide on how to incorporate those recipes into a healthy meal plan that will FUEL your activity. You’ll find all of the answers to your questions surrounding sports nutrition from one of the most credible sports dietitians around.
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Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador
Publisher: Downhomer$19.95This unique reference book combines definitions with illustrations, pronunciations and clever turns of phrases that reflect the colour and rhythm of the style of English commonly used in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes 3,496 words, meanings, pronunciations and possible origins of words; 564 saying and expressions; folklore; weatherlore; a guide to celebrations and customs; and much more.
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Sibley’s Ducks of Western North America-Folding Guides
Publisher: Earth, Sky + Water$11.95• Must order minimum of 10
• Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof
• Instant access to just what you need to know
• Written and illustrated by local experts
• Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
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Italian Lives, Cape Breton Memories
Editor: A. Evo Dipierro, Sam MiglioriPublisher: Cape Breton University Press$27.95Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, is most often associated with a version of Scottish culture that has evolved in its own unique ways. Though worthy of celebration, that perception tends to overwhelm the realities of everyday life experiences by people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. A strong and vibrant Italian presence on the island, for instance, dates back more than 150 years.
Italian Lives, Cape Breton Memories conveys the rich and varied experiences of Italians living in Cape Breton in their own words?the immigration experience; work experience in the home, the steel plant and the coal mines, and life in business, politics and other areas of endeavour. As ethnographers, editors and analysts, Sam Migliore and Evo Dipierro help illuminate a variety of other important and sensitive subjects: the treatment of Italians during the Second World War; the maintenance of a sense of cultural identity and traditions; and the sorrow of watching family and friends leave the island for employment elsewhere.
First published in 1999, and long since out of print, Italian Lives, Cape Breton Memories is now re-released for a new generation.
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Us and Them A Novel
Publisher: Cape Breton University Press$11.95Set in late-1920s Sydney Mines, Us & Them is the story of sixteen-year-old JW Donaldson, who interrupts his high school education to work in the coal mine to help support his family.
A fatal accident in the mine awakens JW to just how dangerous working conditions are and to how management seems to care more about production than about the men and boys who are the means of that production.
JW enlists the aid of union activist and local hero, JB McLachlan, and learns that even the young can be a positive voice for change.