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Series: Clockwork Angels The Novel Hardcover Kevin J. Anderson 9781770411210 $26.95 FICTION Sep 01, 2012

The ultimate adventure for fans of Rush and the internationally bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson Imagine if someone had written the novel of The Wall, Tommy, or Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band when those classic albums were released. For fans of the multi-platinum band Rush, Clockwork Angels: The Novel is that project. In collaboration with the legendary rock band, acclaimed novelist Kevin J. Anderson turns the sonic journey of Rush’s new album into a full-length literary adventure. In a young man’s quest to follow his dreams... + Read More
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Series: Husk Paperback Corey Redekop 9781770410329 $18.95 FICTION Oct 01, 2012

An outlandishly funny, unambiguously bloody novel about fame, love, religion, politics, and appetite It is one thing to die, alone and confused, trapped with your pants down around your ankles in the filthiest bus restroom in existence. It’s quite another thing to wake up during the autopsy, attack the coroner, and flee into the wintry streets of Toronto. It’s not like Sheldon Funk didn’t have enough on his plate. His last audition, for the reality television series House Bingo, had gone disastrously wrong. His mother was in the late st... + Read More
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Series: Poison Shy Paperback Stacey Madden 9781770410756 $18.95 FICTION Sep 26, 2012

Brandon Galloway, a 29-year-old nobody with a history of dead-end jobs, lands a position with a pest control company. When he meets 21-year-old wild child Melanie Blaxley while fumigating her apartment for bed bugs, her vulgar sensuality and reckless promiscuity both attract and repulse him. Before long her world of crazy sex and petty crime starts to take its toll on Brandon’s sanity, and he wonders how much more of her he can stand. Then she disappears, and Brandon must find out if it is all just a prank, or if Melanie’s wild ways finally led... + Read More
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Series: In the Body Paperback Allison Baggio 9781770410541 $18.95 FICTION Sep 26, 2012

Building on themes introduced in the author’s previous novel, this collection of 12 short stories further explores the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. The array of stories includes "Spilt Milk," in which an ordinary fare leads an Indo-Canadian taxi driver, who is unhappy with his current circumstances, to marry his passenger’s unattractive sister. In "Possessed," a man receives a heart transplant and begins to suspect that his new heart is still attached to its old owner, triggering a psychological thrill ride. In the nove... + Read More
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Series: Tommy A World War II Novel Paperback William Illsey Atkinson 9781770410701 $16.95 FICTION Oct 31, 2012

A mathematician finds himself in the midst of the Pacific War April 1945: In the aftermath of the battle for Okinawa, Tommy stands on the deck of the USS Bataan, the Independence-class aircraft carrier that he’s called home for a year. Once, he was a student in the classrooms of MIT. Now, thousands of miles away, he is surrounded by horrors — but uses his mathematical and navigational expertise to do his best to minimize the casualties. In this novel, William Illsey Atkinson tells the story of Japan’s Operation Ten-Go, and the fierce b... + Read More
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Series: The Bloodlight Chronicles Bloodlight Chronicles: Redemption Paperback Steve Stanton 9781550229998 $14.95 FICTION Oct 01, 2012

The conclusion of the epic sci-fi series, set in a world of cloning, artificial intelligence, and battles in a virtual realm . . . A new blood-transmitted virus has become a black market staple due to its rejuvenating effects, forcing infected “Eternals” into a tightly knit underground where they must hack the “V-net” for food and shelter. When the leader of the Eternals, Helena Sharp, begins to lose her immortality, she flees to an old lover for strength and solace, as the entire Eternal community is thrown into chaos. Meanwhile, young... + Read More
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Series: A Steve Nastos Mystery Dark Matter A Steve Nastos Mystery Paperback R. D. Cain 9781770410060 $14.95 FICTION Sep 26, 2012

After being recently cleared of murder charges, the disgraced and out-of-work police detective Steve Nastos reluctantly teams with his brash and similarly disgraced lawyer Kevin Carscadden for a paycheck. Nastos—who built his career on channeling the shadowy instincts within him to hunt dangerous predators—takes on a mission to track the whereabouts of Lindsay Bannerman, a troubled teen who is missing from her wealthy adoptive home. The trail Nastos and his lawyer pick up is one with a sadistic abuser on the other end and littered with lies, de... + Read More
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Series: The Rage Series Secret Rage Hardcover Brent Pilkey 9781550229653 $24.95 FICTION Oct 01, 2012

Dangerous, authentic, and gripping — the latest police thriller in the Rage Mystery series A predator is stalking the streets of downtown Toronto. Haunted by a tortured past, he preys upon sex workers, leaving carnage in his wake. Officer Jack Warren and his partner, Jenny Alton, join with the Major Crime division to hunt down this dangerous madman. But when Jenny is targeted as the next victim, the chase becomes personal for Jack. A violent confrontation reveals horrifying secrets and Jack’s own bloody link to the monster.
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Series: The Rage Series Savage Rage Paperback Brent Pilkey 9781770411203 $14.95 FICTION Oct 01, 2012

Now available in paperback Transferred to 53 Division — a sleepy neighbourhood in Toronto — Officer Jack Warren yearns to return to 51 Division, the gritty downtown core where catching murderers and drug dealers is an average day’s work. But Jack should be careful what he wishes for: a connection to a string of violent, bloody crimes forces him back to his old division, where he must confront the killer in a showdown that only one of them will survive. Masterfully entering into the hearts and minds of police officers, this second b... + Read More
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Series: Our Gleaming Bones Unrobed Paperback Grant Loveys 9781770411074 $18.95 POETRY Sep 26, 2012

Focused thematically around discovering the figurative “bones” beneath the “skin” of a situation/relationship/moment, the poems in this collection are at once memento mori—a reminder of mortality—and celebration of life. Its two sections, “Body” and “Bones,” delight in both the corporeal and the ethereal mysteries deep within the physical world. This haunting debut expresses complex ideas in simple, powerful Language.
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Series: Animal Husbandry Today Paperback Jamie Sharpe 9781770411067 $18.95 POETRY Oct 01, 2012

An accessible and illuminating debut collection that explores the arranged marriage of the bestial and humane Logic is strained, existence contracts and multiplies, connections amputate then graft in incongruous ways in Jamie Sharpe’s poems, which, like a funhouse mirror, reflect our own absurd image. Nancy Reagan promotes crab salad (which is to say, her husband); the city of Paris spills into the countryside; a hammer seeks understanding through a vase. An assemblage of often disparate elements, Animal Husbandry Today attempts the ul... + Read More
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Series: aka bpNichol A Preliminary Biography Paperback Frank Davey 9781770410190 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 26, 2012

Reflecting on the career of a prominent poet, this biography focuses on Canadian wordsmith Barrie Nichol—more commonly known by his pen name, bpNichol—who was a practicing lay psychoanalyst and vice president of one the largest and long-lasting North American communes for more than a decade. Recognizing his international influence as both a visual and sound poet, Nichol’s literary achievements are reviewed, including The Martyrology—a renowned, seven-volume poem—four novels, two musical comedies, six children’s books, hundreds of hand-drawn vis... + Read More
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Series: Ultra Libris Policy, Technology, and the Creative Economy of Book Publishing in Canada Hardcover Rowland Lorimer 9781770410763 $34.95 LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Sep 01, 2012

The definitive policy overview of the book publishing industry in Canada In a thorough exploration of Canada’s book industry, Ultra Libris provides a historical backdrop to understand modern events in book publishing. From the Massey Commission (1952) and the Ontario Royal Commission on Book Publishing (1971–72) to the explosion of national book publishing in the 1970s and the industry-government sparring over the next 30 years, Lorimer elucidates the necessary conditions for Canadian authors to thrive and for book publishers to contribut... + Read More
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Series: My First Guitar Tales of True Love and Lost Chords from 70 Legendary Musicians Paperback Julia Crowe 9781770410558 $19.95 MUSIC Sep 01, 2012

Famous guitarists reveal the stories behind their first six-string and their lifelong passion for music Every guitarist remembers his or her first instrument, the guitar that was a gateway to a lifetime of passion and commitment. In My First Guitar, Julia Crowe presents original interviews with some of the world’s leading guitarists across a variety of genres, including Les Paul, Dick Dale, Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton, Jimmie Vaughan, Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, Melissa Etheridge, Paco Peña, Lee Ranaldo, George Benson, and Jimmy Page. ... + Read More
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Series: Far From Over The Music and Life of Drake, The Unofficial Story Paperback Dalton Higgins 9781770410015 $16.95 MUSIC Oct 01, 2012

Spotlighting one of today’s most talked about and successful musicians, this unauthorized biography showcases the Grammy-winning talent of hip-hop artist Aubrey Graham, aka Drake. The account reveals the entertainer as a triple threat: a rapper, a singer, and an actor whose journey to fame has been nothing short of atypical. From his debut going double platinum and selling millions of copies in the United States alone to topping the Billboard 200 charts and spawning numerous hits, this chronicle reviews Drake’s numerous achievements, incl... + Read More
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Series: Perfect Youth The Birth of Canadian Punk Paperback Sam Sutherland 9781770410657 $22.95 MUSIC Oct 01, 2012

A forgotten musical and cultural history of drunks and miscreants, future country stars and political strategists Perfect Youth is the story of the birth of Canadian punk, a transformative cultural force that reared its head across the country at the end of the 1970s. Bands like D.O.A., the Subhumans, the Viletones, and Teenage Head — alongside lesser-known regional acts from all over Canada — reshaped a dull musical landscape, injecting new energy and new sounds into halls, bars, and record stores from Victoria to St. John’s. Reaching... + Read More
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Series: The Vampire Diaries Companion Love You to Death - Season 3 The Unofficial Companion to The Vampire Diaries Paperback Crissy Calhoun 9781770411197 $14.95 PERFORMING ARTS Oct 01, 2012

The Vampire Diaries’ ultimate fan bible returns for season 3 Go deep into the heart of Mystic Falls with the latest volume in a series School Library Journal called “well written and thoroughly detailed.” Love You to Death features insightful explorations of each episode of season 3 with information on the rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, and character development; chapters on the supernatural lore that inspired the series; and details on the making of the show, the people who put it together, and the audience that ... + Read More
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Series: Best Served Cold The Unofficial Companion to Revenge Paperback Erin Balser 9781770410930 $16.95 PERFORMING ARTS Oct 31, 2012

Revenge has never been so sweet. A critical and commercial hit, Revenge was followed fanatically for each of its four seasons. Consistently the #1 show in its timeslot, Revenge was ABC’s biggest primetime hit since Lost, and the first series to match the kind of success Lost had in the coveted 18-49 demographic.A fast-paced and complicated character-driven show with many plot twists and unanswered questions, fans will welcome insight and analysis into Emily Thorne’s master plan in this intelligent but playful companion to the series. Erin... + Read More
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Series: Raising Hell Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils Paperback Richard Crouse 9781770410664 $19.95 PERFORMING ARTS Oct 01, 2012

The story of one of the most controversial films in history How did a movie by one of the most famous filmmakers in the world end up banned, censored, and shelved? Made by “the English Federico Fellini,” Ken Russell, The Devils is so contentious that even decades after its 1971 release, Warner Brothers keeps its most incendiary scene under lock and key. Featuring an exclusive interview with recently deceased director Ken Russell and new interviews with cast, crew, and historians, Raising Hell examines this beautifully blasphemous movie... + Read More
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Series: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Heroes and Icons Paperback Greg Oliver 9781770410374 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 01, 2012

The most marvelous good guys worthy of a spot in the pro wrestling hall of fame At its core, professional wrestling has always been about the forces of evil trying to undermine everything good — and a red-hot heel needs a valiant hero to battle against, someone fans can root for, identify with, and look up to. Wrestling heroes like Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes, The Rock, and André the Giant are celebrated worldwide. But in Heroes & Icons, Oliver and Johnson dig deeper to include more than just the household names, telling the stories of f... + Read More
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Series: Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs The Untold Story of how Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling Paperback Patric Laprade 9781770410947 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 01, 2013

A fascinating history of one of the hottest wrestling territories of all time Montreal was the proving ground for some of the biggest names in wrestling, including Andre the Giant, Abdullah the Butcher, and the infamous Mad Dog Vachon; it was the site of the first midget battle ever; and made famous worldwide for the infamous Survivor Series screw job that saw Vince McMahon, the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, and Bret Hart create the “attitude” that reshaped the business. Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs is the ultimate guide to Montreal’... + Read More
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Series: The 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time The Definitive Shoot Paperback Larry Matysik 9781770411043 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 01, 2013

A no-holds-barred, definitive look at the greatest pro wrestlers ever Who were the best pro wrestlers of all time? What makes these 50 remarkable performers so special, and what were their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of wrestling? The 50 Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time has the answers. Bestselling author Larry Matysik shoots from the hip about who qualifies as the very best in history. The complexity of choosing and ranking the 50 finest from a strong group of talented candidates also reveals a secondary tale ab... + Read More
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Series: Red Rising The Washington Capitals Story Paperback Ted Starkey 9781770411050 $17.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 01, 2012

The story of the rebranding and reemergence of the Washington Capitals Featuring original interviews with Capitals players, coaches, and staff from the past decade, including team owner Ted Leonsis, as well as the expertise of the NHL’s most informed media personalities, Ted Starkey’s Red Rising looks at how a chronically underachieving hockey franchise became a success on and off the ice in Washington, across North America, and around the world. Fueled by the arrival of charismatic Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin, as well as gift... + Read More
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Series: A Wild Stab For It This is Game Eight from Russia Hardcover Dave Bidini 9781770411180 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 01, 2012

On the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series, a personal and poetic journey into the heart of hockey in Canada 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 by the trials and tr... + Read More
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Series: The Shark and the Fish Applying Poker Strategies to Business Leadership Paperback Charley Swayne 9781770410275 $19.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Sep 01, 2012

Use poker strategy to become a better decision maker In high-stakes poker, you need patience and aggression — qualities that translate to the world of business. In The Shark and the Fish, Charley Swayne applies winning poker strategies to decision-making and leadership. Learn how to: avoid losing control and going on tilt, turn losses into lessons, perfect the art of negotiating a deal, understand the stakes and your financial limitations, evaluate your opponents, and assess what they know about you, read risk and reward... + Read More
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Series: Final Table A Winning Poker Approach from a WSOP Champion Paperback Jonathan Duhamel 9781770411135 $16.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 01, 2012

A poker champ shares the story behind his biggest win What makes a World Series of Poker Main Event champion? Is it knowledge of math or psychology? Is it the ability to determine other players’ hands? In Jonathan Duhamel’s Final Table, discover what it takes to win $8.9 million in one tournament. Duhamel takes readers through crucial game moments and traces his strategic thinking. Should he go all-in? Should he fold? What is the right balance between risk and caution? Duhamel reveals the specific qualities winning poker players need. ... + Read More
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Series: Joe's Ontario Hardcover Mendelson Joe 9781770410985 $29.95 ART Oct 22, 2012

Offering a new perspective on the Canadian province, this collection features a variety of Ontario landscapes painted in acrylic over two decades, from 1990 to 2011. The paintings focus on the region’s wilderness, capturing the beauty of its trees, lakes, and secluded scenery. Celebrating the majesty of this idyllic locale, this compilation also includes a preface by David Silcox, CEO of Sotheby’s Canada.
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Series: Rogue Rabbi A Spiritual Quest — From Seminary to Ashram and Beyond Paperback Jerry Steinberg 9781770411029 $24.95 RELIGION Sep 01, 2012

This memoir of an adventurous quest for inner peace is complete with explorations of the rational and the mystical, and the many ways of faith Revealing an understanding of God that goes beyond the conventional, Rogue Rabbi tells the story of a seeker. After traveling to India and investigating the Christian faith, Jerry Steinberg went to medical school and narrowed his focus to psychotherapy — working with past-life regression, dreams, and psychogenic illness. He also became a rabbi — but never ceases to explore all aspects of faith, tak... + Read More