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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780945397762Author Lael MorganFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Epicenter Press (WA)Publisher Epicenter Press (WA)Weight(grams) 540gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Will Ferguson has spent the past three years criss-crossing Canada: in a helicopter above the barren-lands of the sub-arctic; in a canoe with his four-year old son; on seaplanes; and on the Underground Railroad. Ferguson's travels have taken him from...

A National Bestseller!A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada's 150th birthday.Just in time for Canada's 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians,...

The end of the War of 1812 brought with it great political, economic, and social upheaval. The sixth and final book of the Upper Canada Preserved - War of 1812 series, The Ashes of War examines in detail the closing stages of the war on the Northern...

The mountain parks are for all Canadians for all time and their value cannot be measured in terms of how many access roads, motels, souvenir shops and golf courses we've provided. -Bob Jordan, 1971 The Alpine Club of Canada imagined the Rockies and...

"[M]arvelous and compelling..." - John Milloy, author of The Plains Cree and A National Crime As the first inland surveyor for the Hudson's Bay Company, Philip Turnor stands tall among the explorers and mapmakers of Canada. Accompanied by Cree guides...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993955860Author Hammerson PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 536Imprint Hammerson PetersPublisher Hammerson PetersWeight(grams) 776gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771621205Author Derek HayesFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Douglas & McIntyrePublisher Douglas & McIntyre

David Woodman's classic reconstruction of the mysterious events surrounding the tragic Franklin expedition has taken on new importance in light of the recent discovery of the HMS Erebus wreck, the ship Sir John Franklin sailed on during his doomed 1845...

Join the dinosaurs in their roar-some world in this exciting book! Discover a magical surprise in every scene as you use the magic water pen to bring the pages to life with colour. Includes a refillable water pen, so you can complete the book again and...

In 2005 Michael Ignatieff left his life as a writer and professor at Harvard University to enter the combative world of politics back home in Canada. By 2008, he was leader of the country's Liberal Party and poised-should the governing Conservatives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989555934Author Andrew LawtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint The Sutherland House Inc.Publisher The Sutherland House Inc.

In 2014 media around the world buzzed with news that an archaeological team from Parks Canada had located and identified the wreck of HMS Erebus, the flagship of Sir John Franklin's lost expedition to find the Northwest Passage. Finding Franklin outlines...

**Shortlisted for the International Book Award 2023** Based on deeply personal testimonies and factual research, Out on An Island presents a rich and diverse portrayal of Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ history. Shining a light on stories of struggle and truth...

Revealing how Canada's first Prime Minister used a policy of starvation against Indigenous people to clear the way for settlement, the multiple award-winning Clearing the Plains sparked widespread debate about genocide in Canada. In arresting, but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981281957Author Mary Eggermont-MolenaarFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Memo BooksPublisher Memo BooksWeight(grams) 245g

Empire and Emancipation explores how the agency of Scottish and Irish Catholics redefined understandings of Britishness and British imperial identity in colonial landscapes. In highlighting the relationship of Scottish and Irish Catholics with the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781550020854Author Hereward SeniorFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint Dundurn Group LtdPublisher Dundurn Group LtdWeight(grams) 481gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Glengarry, Upper Canada's first major Scottish settlement, was established in 1784 by Highlanders from Inverness-shire. Worsening economic conditions in Scotland, coupled with a growing awareness of Upper Canadas opportunities, led to a growing tide of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385658423Author Pierre BertonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781550027686Author Mary Quayle InnisFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Dundurn Group LtdPublisher Dundurn Group LtdDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 19mm

A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375759437Author Edward HoaglandFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 326g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771087919Author Joy A SteeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Nimbus Publishing LtdPublisher Nimbus Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm)...

Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills through joining the cheerleading squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheerleading difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets...

The Beaches is one of Toronto’s best known and most admired neighbourhoods. It has no striking works of architecture or splendid public spaces, no must-see galleries or public institutions, and no associations with historic events or great celebrities –...

There is a Canadian myth about the Loyalists who left the United States after the American Revolution for Canada. The myth says they were white, upper-class citizens devoted to British ideals, transplanting the best of colonial American society to...

First Peoples in Canada provides an overview of all the Aboriginal groups in Canada. Incorporating the latest research in anthropology, archaeology, ethnography and history, this new edition describes traditional ways of life, traces cultural changes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780771003264Author John IbbitsonFormat HardbackPage Count 456Imprint SignalPublisher McClelland & Stewart Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993955884Author Hammerson PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 1180Imprint Hammerson PetersPublisher Hammerson PetersWeight(grams) 1542g

A revealing and fresh take on the extraordinary story of Captain Vancouver, one of history's greatest explorers. From 1791 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific as captain of a major expedition of discovery and imperial ambition. Under orders to...

The young Norwegian was Helge Ingstad, now famous for his discovery in 1960 of a Viking village at L'Anse aux Meadows (on the northern tip of Newfoundland) -- the oldest known European settlement in North America. Ingstad recorded his adventures in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780771060021Author Desmond MortonFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint McClelland & Stewart Inc.Publisher McClelland & Stewart Inc.Weight(grams)...

Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries addresses some of the most important issues affecting labour markets in low-income countries. It builds heavily on the new research evidence that has been provided by the programme on Growth and Labour Markets in...

Experiments, surveys, measurements, and observations all generate data. These data can provide useful insights for solving problems, guiding decisions, and formulating strategy. Progressing from relatively unprocessed data to insight, and doing so...

The city as an independent subject of theorisation and investigation is an underexamined area of constitutional law. Although in recent years scholars have started to explore the legal dimension and place of urban areas, the study of cities as...

The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.About the AuthorGolriz...

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the...

The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong...