Canada category: 4109 books
by Nelson Wiseman
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2013
This illuminating, entertaining, and timely volume examines the place and impact of public intellectuals in our rapidly changing and diverse society. Boasting an all-star cast of contributors – including some of Canada’s most prominent writers, journalists, and academics – it probes the role...
A Bold Vision
Women Leaders Imagining Canada's Future
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
One hundred and fifty years ago in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 23 men met for the Charlottetown Conference that led to Canadian Confederation. Visions of Canada began before them and continue since. The Prince Edward Island women's organizations that planned the Bold Vision project wanted to...
by Paul Covello
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Count your way across Canada
Paul Covello’s brilliantly bold artwork counts up the things Canada loves best in this board book for the very young. From the author of the beloved Canada ABC.
Montreal Travel Guide (Quick Trips Series)
Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2016
Enjoy your trip to Canada with the Montreal Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.
The Quick Trips to Canada Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination...
Shattered Illusions
KGB Cold War Espionage in Canada
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2017
Yevgeni Vladimirovich Brik and James Douglas Finley Morrison were central figures in what was considered one of the most important Cold War operations in the West at the time. Their story, which involves espionage, intelligence tradecraft, intelligence service penetrations, double agent scenarios,...
Candid Eyes
Essays on Canadian Documentaries
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2003
Beginning in 1922, when Robert Flaherty filmed 'Nanook of the North' in Canada's Arctic, and encouraged by John Grierson and the federal government in 1939 when they created the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), documentaries have dominated Canada's film production and, more than any other form,...
Bootleggers and Borders
The Paradox of Prohibition on a Canada-U.S. Borderland
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Between 1920 and 1933 the issue of prohibition proved to be the greatest challenge to Canada-U.S. relations. When the United States adopted national prohibition in 1920—ironically, just as Canada was abandoning its own national and provincial experiments with prohibition—U.S. tourists and dollars...
Canada in Afghanistan
The War So Far
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2007
It has been said that Canada is a country with too much geography and too little history. Afghanistan has too much of both. As the war escalates in Afghanistan, more Canadians are asking what we are doing there. For a country that has specialized in peacekeeping, this war is a shock one that we have...
The Canadian Horse
The Fascinating Story of Canada's National Breed
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
For nearly 250 years the people who built, defined, and defended Canada relied on horses to help get their job done. One breed stood out during that period for its outstanding role in Canadian life. It's known as "The Canadian, Le Canadien." In 2002, Parliament officially declared The Canadian...
Aboriginal and Visible Minority Librarians
Oral Histories from Canada
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Aboriginal and Visible Minority Librarians: Oral Histories from Canada, is a collection of chapters written by librarians of color in Canada writing about their experiences working in libraries. This book is not only for librarians in Canada and for those who aspire to become librarians, it is also...
by Dustin Lynx
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2018
This new, full-colour edition of one of RMB’s bestselling hiking guides has been completely updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of hiking enthusiasts.
Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this new edition of the bestselling...
by MobileReference
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues,...
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2012
Whether you’re setting off for the region’s bustling major cities, Rocky Mountains or vast Prairies, this guide details the best attractions. It combines detailed description and, thematic sidebars and clear maps. The guide covers all four of Canada’s western provinces - Manitoba, Saskatchewan,...
Travel eGuide: Canada - Ontario & Quebec
Discover this travelog full of photographs and experiences, prepare your journey in Quebec and Ontario, two wonderful provinces in Canada!
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Hungry for Nature and Authenticity?
So… Welcome to Canada, and be amazed by Ontario & Quebec provinces!
Do you want to marvel at breathtaking scenery and enjoy being part ot the whole picture? Do you love nature and animals? Then do not hesitate: Canada is for you! Our Travel...