The Historical Atlas of Prince Edward Island presents history from the vantage point of the artists and map-makers who depicted the people, places and events of the Island in visual and graphic form.
Prince Edward Island is an east coast Canadian travel destination known for its unique beaches, lobster suppers, scenic country and seaside landscapes. This new edition has been completely revised and
Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains are the country’s playground and a traveler’s wonderland. 'The Canadian Rockies Colourguide' provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the top destinations in
This new Colourguide provides visitors with the inside story on where to eat, shop and play in Toronto and Niagara. Written entirely by local contributors, this beautifully illustrated guide offers an
Montreal and Quebec City are preeminent destinations for Canadian, American, and European travelers alike. Written by knowledgeable local contributors, this new edition provides fully updated coverage
A student cookbook with a difference, World Food for Student Cooks offers 170 quick, cheap and tasty recipes featuring the best of the world's cuisines -- Chinese, Thai, Mexican, French, Italian, Midd
Pirates have scoured the Atlantic coast from the 15th century to the present day. Separating the myth from reality, author Dan Conlin explains how piracy came to Atlantic Canada from rival European em
Here's help for anyone who wants easy-to-prepare recipes which are healthy, tasty and low in salt/sodium. More people are learning the benefits of low-salt eating, a proven way to reduce high blood p
At the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, the 18th century comes alive. Park historians and interpreters have recreated the sights, sounds and sensations of life in a French military town i
This is a story drawn from the early days of the Canadian Navy, an account of four young Canadian seamen who were the Navy's first casualties at the beginning of the First World War. Ironically, many
Captain James Cook was arguably the greatest explorer the world has ever seen. Yet he came from a humble background and received hardly any formal education.Cook first set foot in Halifax in 1758 as a
This book chronicles experiences of African Americans who were part of the influx of Loyalist refugees from the American Revolution. The Black Loyalists were both freed and enslaved Black Americans wh
This book features seashore and water birds commonly found on Nova Scotia's coastal and inland waterways. The book makes it easy to identify small birds found along the beach, gulls and ducks swimming
Celebrating an East Coast specialty, this cookbook offers a collection of traditional and innovative recipes from chefs in all three Maritime provinces — plus some from other parts of Canada. Recipes
Oak Island and its mysterious underground shafts and tunnels continue to fascinate. Treasure hunters are undaunted — but come up with little or nothing. Experienced mining engineers Graham Harris and
Billy Bishop was the top Canadian flying ace in the First World War, credited officially with a record-breaking 75 victories. He was a highly skilled pilot and an accurate shot. Bishop went from being
Jade Brooks grew up like any other kid — she played with friends, lovingly teased and was teased by her siblings, and excelled at school. It wasn't until she was removed from her family at age 11 that
400 Years in 365 Days gives readers a fun, trivia-filled record which reflects the communities and peoples of Nova Scotia spanning the past 400+ years. Leo Deveau has assembled over a thousand entries
The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a 14-kilometer long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in Canada’s history that a corps-sized form
This book offers a close-up look at the First World War as it was experienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. It portrays the war experience of tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading their accou
