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Series: Where To from HereA Path to Canadian ProsperityHardcover
Bill Morneau9781770417144
$38.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jan 17, 2023
National Bestseller Bill Morneau’s experience as Canada’s finance minister crystalized his vision for the country’s potential for growth and prosperity. Where To from Here looks backward with coolness and candor and forward with a fresh vision of all that Canada can — and must — become. Much of the world reacted with surprise and admiration to the results of the 2015 Canadian federal election and the makeup of the government it produced. Led by a young charismatic leader with a storied family legacy on Parliament Hill, the Liberal gover... + Read More
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Series: My Road from DamascusA MemoirPaperback
Jamal Saeed9781770416215
$28.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 04, 2022
“A lyrical, extremely rich narrative of loss, memory, and trauma.” — STARRED review, Kirkus Reviews An extraordinary account of survival in Syria’s most notorious military prisons that is written with “brutal clarity — and yet, there is a poetic quality to the telling.” — Frances Itani, award-winning author of Deafening and Remembering the Bones Jamal Saeed arrived as a refugee in Canada in 2016. In his native Syria, as a young man, his writing pushed both social and political norms. For this reason, as well as his opposition to the reg... + Read More
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Series: Same GroundChasing Family Down the California Gold Rush TrailPaperback
Russell Wangersky9781770416543
$24.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 27, 2022
“Read him.” — George Elliott Clarke, author of I & I and George and Rue An award-winning author goes looking for the meaning of family and belonging on a glorious wild-goose-chase road trip across middle America Wangersky’s great-great-grandfather crossed the continent in search of gold in 1849. William Castle Dodge was his name, and he was 22 years old. He wrote a diary of that eventful journey that comes into the author’s hands 160 years later. And typically, quixotically, Wangersky decides to follow Dodge’s westward trail across the ... + Read More
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Series: The Mother of All DegrassiA MemoirHardcover
Linda Schuyler9781770416833
$36.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Nov 15, 2022
When a young schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives … and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all time Includes fabulous behind-the-scenes photos and stories for Degrassi fans Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necess... + Read More
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Series: The Things I Came Here WithA MemoirPaperback
Chris MacDonald9781770416413
$22.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 18, 2022
“Does it hurt?” When you’re a tattoo artist, that’s the most universal question. For Chris MacDonald, the answer is simple: hurts less than a broken heart. Those words are painted above the entrance to his shop, Under My Thumb Tattoos, as a reminder. Chris and his brothers were as wild as the wind, in their house among the fields of Alliston, Ontario, when their parents divorced. Shell-shocked, they were uprooted and brought to Toronto by their dad. Their mother’s mental illness worsened in the aftermath, and she disappeared. As a teenage... + Read More
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Series: The Battle Cry of the Siamese KittenEven More Tales from the Accidental VeterinarianPaperback
Philipp Schott DVM9781770416697
$22.95PETS
Oct 11, 2022
From Dr. Schott’s 30 years in veterinary practice come over 60 heartwarming, funny, and adorable stories about angry pelicans, bug-eyed goldfish, and plenty of cats and dogs In the third book in this bestselling series, we meet the oddest creatures, from an escaped newt to a baby snow leopard, but the focus is on the dogs and cats that make up most of a pet vet’s day and on the wacky and wonderful people who bring them in. Dr. Schott also pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a veterinarian. Do some vet students faint a... + Read More
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Series: Me & IssyA Four Seasons RomanceHardcover
Rosalie Wise Sharp9781770417120
$40.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 06, 2022
The rags to riches tale of a larger-than-life romance of over seven decades Me & Issy is a love story about how a troubled and deprived child grew up and chanced to meet a man who worshipped her, brought her a fantasy life of four boys and extraordinary opulence — and banished her self-doubt. She in her turn was awestruck and mystified by his acumen and daring during his founding of the Four Seasons Hotels. Beginning with her childhood in North Toronto, in a very Jewish home surrounded by non-Jews, Rosalie enchants us with anecdotes abo... + Read More
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Series: NerveLessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went FirstPaperback
Martha Piper9781770416734
$24.95BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Oct 04, 2022
Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on their way to becoming the first (and so far only) female presidents of two of Canada’s largest and most respected research universities and directors of some of the nation’s largest market cap companies, but what they had in common was their gender, their willingness to take risks when leadership opportunities presented themselves, and a work ethi... + Read More
A two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist shreds the GOP’s record of backward policies and abysmal leaders. Luckovich takes aim at the NRA, Trump, Bush, Ted Cruz, and more. The Twisted History of the GOP is an editorial cartoon exploration into the ongoing crack-up of the Republican party. Once a proud, competent counterbalance to the Democratic party, the GOP began to change in the ’90s with the arrival of Republican representative and future House Speaker Newt Gingrich to Congress, assisted by radical radio host Rush Limbaugh and a n... + Read More
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Series: Has Populism Won?The War on Liberal DemocracyPaperback
Daniel Drache9781770417052
$24.95POLITICAL SCIENCE
Oct 18, 2022
In the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, two experts show us how and why global populism has taken root and what it will take to turn the tide From Trumpian America to Putin’s nationalist Russia, and from Poland to the Philippines, rapid change and rising inequality have fueled a retreat into tribalist nationalism fed by a fear of being left behind. Populist leaders reach into this fear, using it as a lever to power with empty promises of looking out for the little person and promising a return to national greatness. This is happ... + Read More
Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada’s role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives. A surprising 20,000 Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled no... + Read More
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Series: Dinner on MarsThe Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on EarthPaperback
Lenore Newman9781770416628
$24.95TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Oct 11, 2022
“This culinary cosmic outing is as creative as it is informative.” — STARRED review, Publishers Weekly From Impossible Burgers to lab-made sushi, two witty, plugged-in food scientists explore leading-edge AgTech for the answer to feeding a settlement on Mars — and 9 billion Earthlings too Feeding a Martian is one of the greatest challenges in the history of agriculture. Will a Red Planet menu involve cheese and ice cream made from vats of fermented yeast? Will medicine cabinets overflow with pharmaceuticals created from engineered barle... + Read More
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Series: Why Am I Taller?What Happens to an Astronaut's Body in SpacePaperback
Dr. Dave Williams9781770415966
$22.95SCIENCE
Nov 01, 2022
What happens in space that causes the body to change? Learn about life in space from astronauts Is the human body built for Mars? NASA’s studies on the International Space Station show we need to fix a few things before sending people to the Red Planet. Astronauts go into space with good vision and come back needing eyeglasses. Cognition and DNA expression could be affected for years. And then there’s the discomfort of living in a tight space with crewmates, depression, and separation from the people you love. Space doctors are on the ... + Read More
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Series: Quack QuackThe Threat of PseudosciencePaperback
Dr. Joe Schwarcz9781770416581
$24.95SCIENCE
Sep 27, 2022
Let the one and only Dr. Joe battle pseudoscience and cast a life preserver out to all those drowning in a sea of misinformation “Ultimately, the author successfully demonstrates how claims should be queried and analyzed before they are accepted.” — Library Journal We are in a crisis. A tsunami of misinformation and disinformation is threatening to engulf evidence-based science. While quackery — loosely defined as the spread of false “knowledge,” often accompanied by various versions of “snake oil” — is not a novel phenomenon, it has ne... + Read More
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Series: Recording Icons / Creative SpacesThe Creative World of Mark HowardPaperback
Mark Howard9781770416765
$49.95MUSIC
Nov 01, 2022
Visual portraits of the iconic spaces where your favorite records were recorded Mark Howard has worked with Bob Dylan, Neil Young, R.E.M., Willie Nelson, U2, the Neville Brothers, Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Marianne Faithfull, and the Tragically Hip Producer Mark Howard has always made unique records. For Howard, it’s not just about the recording process — making great music is also about creating unique, comfortable environments designed to bring out the best in the artist. To this end, he’s spent a career seeking ou... + Read More
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Series: Behind the LensThe World Hockey Association 50 Years LaterPaperback
Steve Babineau9781770417007
$39.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 25, 2022
A one-of-a-kind collection including some never-before-seen photographs of the wild and unforgettable WHA from legendary sports photographer Steve Babineau On October 12, 1972, legendary Boston sports photographer, Steve Babineau, was in attendance for the debut of the New England Whalers. They were taking on the Philadelphia Blazers at the old Boston Garden — and Babs was shooting the action. Fifty years later, he’s still photographing big-league sports events — but this lovingly curated collection documents both his earliest publishe... + Read More
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Series: Conflicted ScarsAn Average Player’s Journey to the NHLPaperback
Justin Davis9781770416239
$22.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 18, 2022
An indispensable guide to parents of hockey hopefuls At a time of great change in hockey, Justin Davis exposes the dark underbelly of the journey from the minors to the big leagues Hockey culture: it’s a commonly used phrase inside the game, glorifying sacrifice, toughness, loyalty, and a sense of identity. Justin Davis viewed this culture as something he was lucky enough to experience. After all, he’d won a Memorial Cup after leading the tournament in scoring, and he’d been drafted by the Washington Capitals. “In my mind,” he says, “I... + Read More
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Series: A Wild Stab For ItThis Is Game Eight from RussiaPaperback
Dave Bidini9781770416932
$19.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 23, 2022
On the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series, a personal and poetic journey into the heart of hockey in Canada Now in paperback! As summer turned to fall in 1972, Canada was redefining itself and its place in the world. Politically, a spirited election campaign asked probing questions about the nation’s past, present, and future — the nationalist pride of recent centennial celebrations contrasted with the stressed relationship between English and French Canada post-FLQ crisis. In a very different arena, similar issues were raised b... + Read More
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Series: Winning GolfThe Mental Game (Creating the Focus, Feeling, and Confidence to Play Consistently Well)Paperback
Saul L. Miller9781770416857
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 25, 2022
One of the world’s leading sport psychologists offers practical techniques to improve your golf performance and learn the peak performance mindset In Winning Golf, Dr. Saul L. Miller, one of the world’s leading sport psychologists, describes eight of the most common problems limiting golfing performance and in the process gives readers powerful, practical techniques to overcome these challenges. With his guidance, you’ll learn the performance mindset and emotional management to play with more impact, consistency, and pleasure. Do you w... + Read More
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Series: Follow the BuzzardsPro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19Paperback
Keith Elliot Greenberg9781770415980
$23.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 04, 2022
Industry expert Keith Elliot Greenberg chronicles pro wrestling through the most memorable, controversial, and polarizing period of the last two decades As a new decade dawned, 2020 was supposed to be the best year to be a wrestling fan. Finally, WWE had serious competition in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and there were viable secondary promotions and a thriving international indie scene. Few in the industry realized that in China, a mysterious virus had begun to spread. By the time a pandemic was declared in March, the business — and the w... + Read More
With uncanny wit, inventive beauty, and numinous surprise, The Most Charming Creatures explores the contemporary and its language, considering our wonder, sorrow, bewilderment, anxiety, and tenderness. While these poems energize and connect and “turn the paren- / theses inside out so that / we mean everything,” they are also alive to the alluring complicity of language and its duplicity and deceptions. “This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but / while we watch.” A follow-up to the award-winning author’s acclaimed selected poem... + Read More
In this virtuoso display of sonnets, free verse, prose poems, villanelles, ghazals, and aphorisms, People’s Poet Robert Priest makes it clear why the Pacific Rim Review has called him “surely the most imaginatively inventive poet in the country.” A profound meditation on love, death, sex, and sickness, If I Didn’t Love the River speaks directly to the polarizations of our time. Priest’s mastery of dark satire, lyric ebullience, erotic verse, and the pithy maxim is as gratifying as it is unique and will appeal to the yearning for poetry, whi... + Read More
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Series: As Little As NothingA NovelPaperback
Pamela Mulloy9781770416369
$22.95FICTION
Oct 11, 2022
“A buoyant and affecting portrait of four disparate souls striving to become their true selves on the cusp of major social change.” — Kathleen Winter, author of Undersong “With intimacy, acuity, and grace, Pamela Mulloy captures the complex inner lives of her characters, who yearn to become themselves as England lurches into war.” — Jack Wang, author of We Two Alone It is 1938 and rumours of a coming war are everywhere. On a quiet morning in September outside a small town in England, a plane crashes and four people are brought together ... + Read More
Gear up for laughter in the hereafter as Socrates sets out to assassinate every soul who can remember the mortal world “Filled with wordplay to die for, Randal Graham’s latest dizzying, irresistible life-after-death satire tackles perennial existential questions with humor and hunger.” — Foreword Reviews on Afterlife Crisis What do you get when a narcissistic megalomaniac plagued by daddy issues leads a horde of angry zealots, xenophobes, and ornery incels on a crusade to Make the Afterlife Great Again? You get an out-of-this-world adve... + Read More
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Series: A Joanne Kilbourn MysteryWhat’s Past Is PrologueA Joanne Kilbourn MysteryHardcover
Gail Bowen9781770416925
$34.95FICTION
Sep 06, 2022
From Arthur Ellis Award–winning Grand Master of Crime Writers comes the 21st installment in the Joanne Kilbourn series When Libby Hogarth, the go-to lawyer for the rich or famous who have committed heinous crimes, comes to Regina to deliver the prestigious Mellohawk Lecture, she is met with a torrent of hostility and misinformation. Libby Hogarth had successfully defended Jared Delio, a wildly popular national radio host, against charges of sexual abuse brought against him by three Regina women. Her no-holds-barred cross-examination of th... + Read More
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Series: A Collins-Burke MysteryFenian StreetA MysteryPaperback
Anne Emery9781770413887
$24.95FICTION
Sep 13, 2022
An unsolved murder investigation in 1970s Ireland from “one of Canada’s finest novelists.” — Ottawa Review of Books Shay Rynne grew up in the Corporation Flats — public housing — in Fenian Street, Dublin. He has always toyed with the idea of joining the Garda Síochána, the Irish police. But in the early 1970s, young fellows from the tenements of Dublin have not been welcomed in the police force. When his friend Rosaleen is killed and the case goes unsolved, Shay decides to put on the uniform of a Dublin garda and sets out to find the kill... + Read More
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Series: A Collins-Burke MysteryPostmark BerlinA MysteryPaperback
Anne Emery9781770417021
$24.95FICTION
Sep 13, 2022
From two-time winner of the Arthur Ellis Award comes a new mystery that will keep readers guessing along with Collins and Burke. From Halifax, Nova Scotia, all the way to Berlin, Germany, Father Brennan Burke searches for answers in the murder of a parishioner and finds that she was a woman with many secrets in her past. Now in paperback! Father Brennan Burke is coming off a rough stint in Belfast and he’s been trying to obliterate those memories with drink ever since. His troubles intensify when the body of one of his parishioners was... + Read More
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Series: A Joanne Kilbourn MysteryAn Image in the LakeA Joanne Kilbourn MysteryPaperback
Gail Bowen9781770416789
$24.95FICTION
Sep 06, 2022
From Arthur Ellis Award–winning, Grand Master of Crime Writers, and “the queen of Canadian crime fiction” (Winnipeg Free Press) comes the 20th installment in the Joanne Kilbourn series A dark secret threatens the future of the Shreve family It’s August 24, and Joanne Shreve and her husband, Zack, are savoring the last lazy days of summer and looking forward to the birth of a new grandchild; involvement in the campaign of Ali Janvier, a gifted politician with a solid chance of becoming the province’s next premier; and the debut of Sister... + Read More
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Series: The Laughing FalconPaperback
William Deverell9781770416499
$26.95FICTION
Nov 08, 2022
Originally published in 2002 and nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel A blend of thriller, satire, and romance with a shocking twist Romance novelist Maggie Schneider flees snowy Canada for Costa Rica, seeking inspiration … and maybe even a romantic encounter. She finds far more than she expected when she’s kidnapped by a rag-tag gang led by a handsome, charismatic revolutionary called Halcon: the Falcon. Also held hostage for ransom is Halcon’s main target, the flirtatious wife of a right-wing U.S. senator, who see... + Read More
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