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Series: Oak Island Illustrated The 225-year Search for Truth and Treasure Paperback John Bell 9781459506725 $29.95 HISTORY Sep 28, 2021

More than two centuries ago, compelling evidence of buried treasure was found on Nova Scotia's Oak Island. Since then, extensive engineering works have been discovered and mysterious objects unearthed in and around the island's "Money Pit." The ongoing search has been featured on a long-running popular television series, but to this day, the island guards its secrets. In this book, historian John Bell presents all the competing theories — about who buried treasure on the island and how the complex structures in the Money Pit that have kept tr... + Read More
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Backyard Nature Guide A visual pocketguide to birds, butterflies, insects, mammals, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and mushrooms Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459506596 $24.95 NATURE Apr 06, 2021

This concise pocketguide makes it easy to identify the most common plants and animals found in Nova Scotia, New Bunswick and PEI. Aimed at families who want to know more about the plants and animals in their backyard and neighbourhood, this highly visual guide includes more than 100 birds, butterflies, insects, mammals, amphibians, wildflowers, trees and mushrooms. Among its many features are a key to common bird songs and how to attract butterflies and pollinators with native plants suitable for any garden.
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Trees and Shrubs A visual guide to 50+ species in Atlantic Canada Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459506626 $24.95 NATURE May 04, 2021

Get to know your own backyard and neighbourhood, and get acquainted with the trees and shrubs throughout the Atlantic region. Features: Highly realistic illustrations Details and identifiers for featured species Locations and natural history of heritage trees Provincial maps showing the best parks and hiking trails for exploring old growth forests and experiencing the biodiversity of Canada's East Coast
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Series: 25 Family Adventures in Nova Scotia Making the most of your travels with kids Paperback Helen Earley 9781459506701 $24.95 TRAVEL Apr 06, 2021

Every parent knows that travelling with kids has its ups and downs, but if the kids are happy, everyone’s happy. Helen Earley has travelled across Nova Scotia to find the very best kid-friendly adventures so families can make the most of their time together. The result is 25 full-day adventures and memory-making experiences that include options for every season and price point. There’s something for everyone in this collection — from a family hike through history on McNabs Island to exploring the beaches of Queens County, or going down a coal ... + Read More
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Series: The Nova Scotia Bucket List 25 unforgettable experiences, adventures and destinations selected by Nova Scotia's best travel writers Paperback Dale Dunlop 9781459506336 $24.95 TRAVEL Jul 20, 2020

Dale Dunlop and Alison Scott's long-established bestseller, Exploring Nova Scotia, is a bible for people who like to get out and explore the province. In this new book the authors have selected 25 of the very best the province has to offer for their "Bucket List" picks. They offer guidance on what each has to offer — and point to how to make a visit to a well-known attraction an experience of a lifetime. There's something for everyone in this collection: from adrenalin junkies looking to ride the tidal bore, to history buffs interested in the h... + Read More
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Series: The Peggy’s Cove Barrens: Rock, Life, Sea and Sky A portrait in photographs Paperback Kent Martin 9781459506312 $29.95 NATURE Sep 07, 2021

Perched on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean where the sea is ever-present, the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area includes a thousand acres of rugged shoreline, salt marshes, small lakes and granite boulders. In its centre is the iconic fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and its famous lighthouse. The weather can be changeable and the winds fierce, but the landscape has raw beauty in every season. In this collection of 100 evocative photographs, Kent Martin reflects the seasons and the range of natural history on display. His pictures include the... + Read More
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Series: Stompin' Tom Connors The myth and the man — an unauthorized biography NEW paperback edition Paperback Charlie Rhindress 9781459506787 $24.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 07, 2021

Now in paperback — the biography of Canadian legend Stompin’ Tom Connors with a new afterword An insightful and moving biography about the man who celebrated Canada through his songs. Stompin’ Tom Connors is a Canadian legend — the foot-stompin’ patriot in the cowboy hat who sang about the country he loved. But there is much more to Tom Connors than “Bud the Spud” and “The Hockey Song.” This biography profiles an intelligent, stubborn, creative, cantankerous and thoughtful man who created a character that would be embraced by Canadians from co... + Read More
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Series: Scenic Routes and Coastal Drives of New Brunswick A curated guide to towns, festivals, heritage and nature Second edition Paperback H. A. Eiselt 9781459506961 $24.95 TRAVEL Apr 08, 2022

Authors and avid travellers Marianne and H. A. Eiselt offer a guide through the best of New Brunswick in this travel guide organized by route, for visitors and residents alike. The highlights: New Brunswick’s notable natural history, nature sites, trails and walks Standout annual festivals and events The best places to learn more about the First Nations peoples, cultures and heritage in the region Where to best engage with the province’s Acadian history and culture And much more! Featuring full-colour photography and a detailed map of ea... + Read More
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Series: Mining Country A history of Canada’s mines and miners Paperback John Sandlos 9781459413535 $29.95 HISTORY Sep 28, 2021

Mining has had a significant presence in every part of Canada — from the east to west coasts to the far north. This book tells the stories of those who built Canada’s mining industry. It highlights the experiences of the people who lived and worked in mining towns across the country, the rise of major mining companies, and the emergence of Toronto and Vancouver as centres of global mining finance. It also addresses the devastating effects mining has had on Indigenous communities and their land and documents several high-profile resistance effor... + Read More
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Series: A Taste of the Wild Recipes for 40 common foraged plants from across Canada – drinks, desserts, mains and more Second Edition Paperback Blanche Pownall Garrett 9781459506978 $29.95 COOKING Apr 08, 2022

The edible bounty of Canada’s fields, forests, marshes and mountainsides are illuminated by Blanche Pownall Garrett in this classic Canadian cookbook. Offering a wonderful array of cooking possibilities, this book includes more than 160 recipes using forty common, wild and edible plants, found from coast to coast. Organized by season, with multiple recipes for each featured plant, each section provides information about where to find each plant along with full-colour photography to aid in identification, and a detailed text description. The ... + Read More
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Series: Best East Coast Jams, Pickles, Preserves and Breads Paperback Alice Burdick 9781459506763 $29.95 COOKING Sep 07, 2021

The bountiful produce of summer and early autumn has always been an inspiration for home cooks. The result has been jams, jellies and pickles which preserve the flavours of the seasons for the remainder of the year. Today, the best of these traditional recipes offer great methods for making the most of local produce when it is plentiful, tasty and in season. And when it comes to jams, jellies and preserves, there’s nothing better than home-baked bread. In this collection, Alice Burdick features traditional east coast ingredients such as blue... + Read More
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Series: Grandma's Cookies, Cakes, Pies and Sweets The best of Canada's East Coast Paperback Alice Burdick 9781459506398 $24.95 COOKING Jul 20, 2020

Treats, old and new! Delicious desserts, simply made with tasty ingredients, many of us remember fondly from our youth. Our mothers and grandmothers baked cookies, pies, cakes and desserts using recipes passed down through generations. Some lucky cooks have treasured heirloom recipes, preserved and handed down to them, but many have been lost or forgotten along the way. Among the recipes in this book are a few traditional classics that remain favourites — like blueberry grunt and Scottish shortbread. But most of these recipes are almost forgott... + Read More
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Series: The East Coast's Best Lobster Rolls Paperback Elaine Elliot 9781459506114 $16.95 COOKING Jul 20, 2020

Lobster rolls are a unique East Coast speciality. From the simplest dinner to the fanciest fine dining restaurant, chefs compete to come up with imaginative and tasty versions of this tasty dish. This first in Canadian cookbooks features 50 fantastic recipes for lobster rolls and their accompaniments. The best locally-caught seafood combined with fresh local ingredients creates tempting, tasty and healthy dishes. The recipes have been gathered from diners, food trucks and restaurants in all three Maritime provinces. Many have won their chefs pr... + Read More
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Series: Out of New Nova Scotia Kitchens Best-loved East Coast Dishes for Today Paperback Craig Flinn 9781459506190 $24.95 COOKING Jun 29, 2020

As a champion of Nova Scotia cooking, Craig Flinns passion is to seek out, taste, cook, and share the very best locally sourced foods. Starting with traditional dishes, he has developed tasty contemporary versions that everyone will enjoy. The recipes are updated, contemporary versions of flavourful Maritime classics organized by season. Based on fresh, local, plentiful produce, these are dishes that Maritimers and visitors alike will love. This is a cookbook every Nova Scotian, old and young, will want in their kitchenand every visitor will w... + Read More
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Series: The Chowder Trail Cookbook The best recipes for an East Coast Specialty Second Edition Hardcover Elaine Elliot 9781459506091 $19.95 COOKING Jun 29, 2020

Nova Scotia boasts the world's first Chowder Trail, featuring local restaurants offering outstanding chowders to visitors and residents alike. Cookbook authors Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee have selected the best of the recipes from restaurants, diners and food trucks in the province, tested and adapted them for home use and brought them together in this appealing collection. Every bowl of chowder tells a story of its community's roots and local harvest. This collection of recipes offers home cooks many great ideas on how to use fresh seafood ... + Read More
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Series: East Coast Favourite Fishcakes Plus baked beans and other great accompaniments Paperback The Formac Cookbook Team 9781459505704 $16.95 COOKING May 07, 2019

With 30 fishcake recipes and over 30 baked bean, pickles, salsas and salad accompaniments, East Coast Favourite Fishcakes offers many different takes on this classic dish. As well as traditional favourites, there are imaginative recipes for lobster, crab and shrimp cakes. Tasty accompaniments are key to delicious fishcakes, and you?ll find recipes for classic baked beans plus colourful salsas and many different chutneys and pickles. This book makes it easy to enjoy one of the signature dishes of Canada's east coast.
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Series: Blueberries 40+ delicious recipes from Canadian chefs to celebrate this homegrown treat Hardcover Elaine Elliot 9781459504424 $16.95 COOKING Jun 01, 2016

This cookbook offers all kinds of great ideas for preparing one of Canada's favourite summer treats! Of course there are recipes for the best blueberry grunt you've ever tasted, but there are also more modern recipes for Spinach Salad with Smoked Ahi Tuna and Blueberry Dressing, Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Blueberries and Cheese, as well as fancier dishes like Caramel Chocolate Crème with Warm Blueberry Sauce and Cold Blueberry Soufflé. Authors Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee went to some of Canada's finest chefs to get their best ideas for ... + Read More
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Series: Maple Syrup 40+ recipes from chefs across the country that celebrate this Canadian treat Hardcover Elaine Elliot 9781459504448 $16.95 COOKING Jun 01, 2016

Maple syrup is as Canadian as it comes, and this attractive small cookbook offers a wide variety of delicious treats to celebrate and enjoy it. Author Elaine Elliot collected recipes from some of Canada's finest chefs, right across the country, to assemble their best ideas for preparing dishes using this sugary treat. She adapted and tested each one for home cooking. There are great breakfast options like Orange Cardamom French Toast or Blueberry Waffles swimming in Maple Syrup. Main dishes include Maple Chicken and Maple Roasted Salmon. Desser... + Read More
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Series: Flavours Cookbook Lobster 40 Delicious Recipes for Canada's East Coast Delicacy third edition Hardcover Elaine Elliot 9781459503137 $16.95 COOKING Jun 19, 2014

This cookbook offers all kinds of great ideas for preparing Canada's east coast delicacy. Of course there are instructions for the best boiled lobster anyone has ever tasted, but there are also comfort food recipes for Lobster Poutine and Maritime Lobster Roll, as well as fancier dishes like Butter Poached Lobster, and even Lobster Truffle Gnocchi with Lobster Emulsion. Authors Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee went to some of Canada's finest chefs to get their best ideas for preparing lobster. The cookbook includes a delicious and unusual Lobster... + Read More
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Series: Best Recipes of the Maritime Provinces The best tasting recipes from home cooks and leading chefs Paperback Elizabeth Baird 9781459501300 $29.95 COOKING Sep 25, 2012

Maritime cooking starts with great local produce—lobster, scallops, oysters, blueberries, apples, cranberries, maple syrup, and more. There are treasured traditional dishes—hodge podge, baked beans, gingerbread, blueberry grunt—as well as the simple but delicious lobster boil. Leading chefs like Craig Flinn of Halifax’s Chives restaurant, Michael Howell of The Tempest in Wolfville, and many others have come up with wonderful new ways of cooking with fresh, local ingredients. Best Recipes of the Maritime Provinces brings the traditional and the ... + Read More
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Series: Peggy's Cove Cooking Hardcover Formac Publishing 9781459502758 $16.95 COOKING Jul 04, 2013

A collection of 60 traditional favourite recipes from the south shore of Nova Scotia, from Peggy's Cove and beyond. Easy-to-make, down-home cooking from the perfect boiled lobster to traditional creamy clam chowder to Jigg's Dinner to flavourful Blueberry Grunt. A great souvenir of the special flavours and dishes of Canada's east coast. With beautiful 30+ colour photographs.
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Series: Chowders, Bisques and Soups Recipes from Canada's Best Chefs Electronic book text, PDF Elaine Elliot 9780887806490 $19.95 COOKING Oct 01, 2004

Hot or cold, spicy or mellow, smooth or chunky, this book offers a range of innovative and traditional recipes.For an elegant opening to a three-course meal or a wholesome lunch, soup has been a special dish for creative chefs. This collection showcases more than 60 Canadian soups, including favourite chowders from Bishop's Restaurant,Vancouver, and Chives Canadian Bistro in Halifax, as well as elegant bisques, such as Chestnut Bisque from Vineland Estates, Niagara, and Lobster Bisque from Diva at the Met, Vancouver. Hearty soups to Posole from... + Read More
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Series: Formac Field Guide to Nova Scotia Birds Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459500495 $24.95 NATURE Age (years) from 8 - 15 Apr 16, 2012

Birdwatching is popular among residents and visitors in Nova Scotia, and the province is an internationally recognized destination for birding. This book offers detailed listings on 200 of the top species found all around the province, at the seashore, in the Cape Breton Highlands, in city parks and around the thousands of pristine lakes in the province. Whether observing spectacular hawks in the wild or seabirds over the ocean, listening for warblers in the forest or spotting the first spring birds at the feeder, this guide is designed to all... + Read More
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Series: Formac Pocketguide to Canada's Atlantic Seashore Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459500648 $12.95 NATURE Age (years) from 8 - 15 Apr 16, 2012

This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the Atlantic seashore. From seashells and bugs to birds, plants and seaweed it provides key information on a wide variety of animals, plants and insects. This new edition has been redesigned in handy field guide format. Author and artist Jeff Domm's full-colour illustrations are accompanied by concise information about size, colour, feeding habits and other significant features that help readers to quickly identify a species. In addition to birds, insects, shells and seaweed,... + Read More
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Fossils A visual guide to fossils, rocks and minerals in the Maritime Provinces Third Edition Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459505605 $14.95 NATURE May 07, 2019

Many areas in the Maritime provinces are rich in fossilized plants, insects, and animals. With their complicated geological history Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island were ideal locations for fossils to form. This concise pocketguide helps you identify fossils, rocks and minerals found in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrations Detailed information and descriptions Geological map and timeline Hotspots for exploring.
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Nature A visual guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, wildflowers, mushrooms and trees of the Maritime Provinces Second Edition Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459505582 $14.95 NATURE May 07, 2019

This concise pocketguide helps you discover and identify the most common plants and animals in Canada's Maritime provinces. Compiled by species and type, this guide makes it easy to find information on our natural heritage. Features include: Full-colour illustrations Detailed information and descriptions Visual guide for size Symbols and legend.
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Seabirds A visual guide to the Sea and Shore Birds of the Maritime Provinces Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459505643 $14.95 NATURE May 07, 2019

This concise pocketguide helps you identify sea and shore birds along the coast of Canada's Maritime provinces. Features including full-colour illustrations, detailed information and descriptions, observation calendar, flying and feeding patterns make this handy reference for beginners and practiced birders. It also includes maps with suggested locations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia where good birdwatching is assured.
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Whales, Sharks and Dolphins A visual guide to the sealife of the Maritime Provinces Paperback Jeffrey C. Domm 9781459505667 $14.95 NATURE May 07, 2019

This easy-to-use pocketguide includes the many different species of whales, sharks, dolphins and other sea creatures in Canada'sMaritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour illustrations Detailed information and descriptions Geographical species locator behaviour and sighting indicators.
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Series: Formac Pocketguides East Coast Wildflowers A visual guide to the plants and flowers of the Maritime Provinces Paperback Mary Primrose 9781459505629 $14.95 NATURE May 07, 2019

This beautiful pocketguide helps you learn about and identify many common and rare wildflowers in Canada's Maritime provinces. Features include: Full-colour photographs Detailed information and descriptions Organized by season Grouped by colour for quick identification.
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Series: 400 Years in 365 Days A Day by Day Calendar of Nova Scotia History Hardcover Leo J. Deveau 9781459504806 $34.95 HISTORY Oct 13, 2017

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 that reflect events in the lives and histories of virtually every settlement and group in the province, covering a range of interests from military history to arts and sports. Illustrating the entries are 300+ visuals including full colour paintings, drawings, photos, and archival objects. This informative, entertaining and illuminating volume is ... + Read More
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Series: Formac Illustrated History The Age of Sail Master Shipbuilders of the Maritimes Paperback Formac Publishing Company Limited 9780887806681 $24.95 HISTORY May 26, 2005

The 19th century was the age of shipbuilding in the Maritime Provinces: all along the coast men were turning trees into ships that would sail on the world's oceans. Farmers and fishermen became master craftsmen building huge, deep-water vessels. In this beautifully illustrated volume, marine historian Stanley Spicer recaptures the age of sail and its many colourful characters. From hundreds of shipbuilders, Spicer has selected the Troops of Saint John, the Killams of Yarmouth, Joseph Cunard in Bathurst, the Peake family of Prince Edward Island... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Canadians Alexander Graham Bell The Spirit of Innovation Paperback Jennifer Groundwater 9781459505261 $16.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jun 01, 2018

In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone. What began as a tool for his deaf students, the device would ultimately change the way people communicate forever. Driven by a keen scientific mind and a desire to find new ways to assist people, Bell produced groundbreaking inventions in an astonishing range of fields, including aviation and medicine. Jennifer Groundwater tells the story of his most important discoveries, and his passionate, lifelong quest to i... + Read More
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Series: Best Nova Scotia Beaches 27 Top Seashore Spots for Sun, Sand and Surf Paperback Allan Billard 9781459504714 $19.95 TRAVEL Apr 20, 2017

Some of the finest beaches in the world can be found in Nova Scotia — if you know where to go. In this book Allan Billard selects 27, from one end of the province to the other. Some of these are widely known, while others are local, out-of-the-way gems. For anyone looking to bask in the sun, head out on a surfboard, or hike alongside crashing waves, this book identifies the top options from around the province. There are key details on each beach, including information on lifeguards, terrain and seasonal availability, and cell phone reception. ... + Read More
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Series: Birchtown and the Black Loyalist Experience From 1775 to the present Paperback Stephen Davidson 9781459505568 $16.95 HISTORY May 07, 2019

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 who had joined the British side. For their loyalty, they were evacuated by the British Navy to Nova Scotia, where they were to receive freedom, land, and provisions. The Black Loyalists landed at a settlement named Birchtown, adjoining the white Loyalist town of Shelburne. On arrival they found virtually no shelter. Many died and others only survived... + Read More
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Series: Bluenose Adventure Hardcover Jacqueline Halsey 9781459502802 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 9 Oct 08, 2013

Here's a true-to-life adventure story. Arty is a 10-year-old boy who gets the chance of a lifetime -- he's hired to go on the maiden voyage of the famous schooner Bluenose in 1921. Young readers will delight in joining along with Arty as he learns his way around the ship amidst the dangers, excitement and intrigue of working on a fishing schooner. When Arty climbs to the top of a mast and spots another ship heading toward Bluenose on a collision course, even the captain is grateful for his help. Once he's back in Bluenose's home port of Lunenbu... + Read More
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Series: Bluenose On board a legend Paperback Devyn Kaizer 9781459505315 $19.95 TRANSPORTATION Jul 09, 2018

This book documents the beautiful Tall Ship Bluenose, now a sailing ambassador for the province of Nova Scotia, and tells the dramatic story of the battles and triumphs of original Bluenose. The original Bluenose, built in Lunenburg and launched in 1921, was designed to combine a career as a racing ship with the working role fishing the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. Its captain, Angus Walters, took Bluenose to five international sailing races, and was undefeated for seventeen years. By the 1930s, the vessel's achievements made it an icon for No... + Read More
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Series: Formac Illustrated History Bold Privateers Terror, Plunder and Profit on Canada's Atlantic Coast Paperback Roger Marsters 9780887806445 $24.95 HISTORY Oct 01, 2004

Dramatic accounts of privateer captains patrolling the coast of North America. In war, disrupting and depleting the enemy's supply of goods is the way to victory. During the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, armed merchant ships were licensed to cruise the seas, alone or in small convoys to chase and capture enemy cargo vessels and to attack coastal forts. This collection of fascinating stories of the era's notorious privateers begins with Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville who led a campaign against the Hudson's Bay Company posts in the Far North,... + Read More
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Series: Bounty: The Greatest Sea Story of Them All Hardcover Geoff D'Eon 9781459505445 $29.95 HISTORY Sep 25, 2018

This is the story of two thrilling generations of Bounty. First, the original eighteenth century British Naval Transport ship, on which the most infamous mutiny in British naval history played out. Pulling together details from various contemporary accounts of these events author and filmmaker Geoff D'Eon tells the tale of a harsh leader cast out to sea who miraculously finds his way back to England. Then comes the glorious twentieth century Hollywood recreation of Bounty from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Her crew spend delightful weeks in the Sout... + Read More
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Series: Explosion in Halifax Harbour The illustrated account of a disaster that shook the world Paperback David B. Flemming 9780887806322 $24.95 HISTORY Oct 01, 2004

The first illustrated book with full-colour visuals giving a compelling account of the explosion and its aftermath. On the morning of December 6, 1917, the residents of Halifax's North End witnessed first-hand the terrifying destruction of the First World War when a fully loaded munitions ship collided with a larger relief ship, caught fire and then exploded in the harbour. The blast laid waste a huge residential area as well as the waterfront and several factories. This book offers a definitive account of the explosion and its aftermath, and ... + Read More
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Series: Explosion Newsie Hardcover Jacqueline Halsey 9781459504011 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 9 Oct 07, 2015

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in the busy wartime harbour of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The resulting explosion was the biggest man-made blast prior to the development of nuclear weapons. It flattened one fifth of the city. Thousands of people were killed that day and thousands more injured or made homeless. One lucky survivor, ten-year-old newsie Macky, has a key job to do -- get the news out. The beautiful and compelling illustrations in this book help tell the story of what it was like to be a working child of ten in the city that day.... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Illustrated History The Fall of New France How the French lost a North American empire 1754-1763 Paperback Ronald J. Dale 9781550288407 $19.95 HISTORY May 01, 2004

Two great empires collided in North America in the 1750s when France and Great Britain (with the eager support of Britain's American colonies) contested control of the Ohio Valley and Nova Scotia. We live with the outcome of this conflict today. It set the stage for a bilingual Canada with an English majority, for the emergence of the independent United States, and for the long decline in influence and power of aboriginal nations. In this handsome book extensively illustrated with paintings, sketches, and colour photographs of important sites a... + Read More
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Series: Formac Illustrated History The Halifax Citadel Portrait of a Military Fortress Paperback Brian Cuthbertson 9780887805172 $16.95 HISTORY Jun 05, 2001

The Halifax Citadel was a great bastion of the British Empire, the impregnable shield of the "Warden of the North". Today it is one of Canada's most famous landmarks: every year thousands visit the star-shaped fortress, watch the traditional firing of the noon-day gun and roam the ramparts and the fortified buildings where British soldiers were once garrisoned. They watch the re-enactment of military exercises by men and women in authentic 19th-century military uniforms, and enjoy the music of the pipe band in the Parade. This richly-illustrate... + Read More
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Series: Halifax Explosion Heroes and Survivors Paperback Joyce Glasner 9781459505230 $16.95 HISTORY Jun 01, 2018

The Halifax explosion was unprecedented in its devastation with regards to casualties, force and radius of the blast, and widespread damage to property. This book offers a collection of carefully selected visuals that tell the story of the devastation caused by the explosion and the impact it had on Halifax. Joyce Glasner focuses on the impact of this wartime disaster on the thousands of survivors.
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Series: Formac Illustrated History Halifax: Discovering Its Heritage Paperback Stephen Poole 9781459500525 $19.95 TRAVEL Apr 23, 2012

Halifax offers 250 years of history to discover. This book introduces the city's rich past with extensive and attractive colour photography and a brief but informative accompanying text. A vibrant waterfront, handsome eighteenth-century public buildings, a unique Citadel fortress overlooking the harbour, an eclectic array of churches and tree-lined Victorian neighbourhoods all contribute to Halifax's appeal. Combining photographs of Halifax today with informative text, this volume covers the area from Point Pleasant Park to the historic sites o... + Read More
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Series: Hand Drawn Halifax: The Colouring Book Paperback Emma FitzGerald 9781459504530 $24.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Jun 01, 2016

Emma FitzGerald's 2015 book Hand Drawn Halifax was an immediate hit in Halifax. Emma's appealing sketches of the city's neighbourhoods and her obvious appreciation of the diversity of the city in her notes on her experiences as she drew won her many fans. At events and signings, Emma offered printouts of line drawing versions of a few of the book's illustrations, which were eagerly accepted. Out of that experience comes this book -- a collection of 80 line drawings for colouring book fans, including brand new drawings. There's an opportunity fo... + Read More
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Series: Heroes of the Acadian Resistance The Story of Joseph Beausoleil Broussard and Pierre II Surette 1702-1765 Paperback Dianne Marshall 9780887809781 $22.95 HISTORY Oct 11, 2011

Heroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of the young men who led an Acadian resistance in 18th century Nova Scotia. They fought valiantly in a guerilla campaign against the British to save their homes and families from destruction and deportation. Their battle was against a form of ethnic cleansing that saw British soldiers burn every remnant of the Acadian community -- homes, barns and churches. All Acadians who the soldiers were able to round up were forcibly deported. The French government used missionary pr... + Read More
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Series: Keeper of the Light Hardcover Thérèse Cilia 9781459504646 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 9 Oct 03, 2016

The life of a lighthouse keeper on the east coast was not an easy one. Isolated on stormy shores, their job was to keep those at sea safe, at any cost. After her father dies in a seafaring accident, eleven-year-old Sara goes to work for the Mosher family helping clean, maintain and keep the light. When the Mosher family must leave for the mainland in a medical emergency, Sara is left alone to keep the light as a terrible gale approaches. Dramatic and beautiful illustrations help tell the tale of a young girl alone and facing an emergency. When ... + Read More
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Series: Lighthouses of Nova Scotia Discovering their history and heritage Paperback Allan Billard 9781459504493 $24.95 NATURE Oct 03, 2016

Nova Scotia has 170 lighthouses past and present. Some are well known and treasured and others are hidden and known by few. Together they have a rich history and reveal much about the people, coast and seafaring history of Nova Scotia. For this book Allan Billard has chosen twenty-four lighthouse sites, including classic beacons such as Peggy's Cove and Cape Forchu, plus an additional sixteen lights that may not be as well known but remain prizes in the province, such as Fort Point or Port Bickerton. Each short chapter focuses on one of the twe... + Read More
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Series: Formac Illustrated History Lunenburg: Then and Now Paperback Brian Cuthbertson 9780887805660 $19.95 HISTORY Nov 19, 2002

Lunenburg is one of Nova Scotia's most famous and picturesque towns. With its steep streets leading up from the harbour, lined with bright, distinctive heritage buildings built during its fishing and shipbuilding heyday, the town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this full-colour book, historian and heritage expert Brian Cuthbertson takes his readers on a tour of the old town, examining the charm of its landmark buildings such as the Lunenburg Academy, and the eclectic blend of old and new on its iconic waterfront. Cuthbe... + Read More
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Series: Lyme Disease in Canada The tick-borne epidemic you need to know about — now! Paperback Brian Owens 9781459506893 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Jun 15, 2021

Ticks carrying Lyme disease have rapidly spread across southern Canada. The disease is especially common in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. For active, outdoorsy people — like many Canadians — the risk of contracting Lyme rises the more time you spend in nature. Hikers, golfers, campers, hunters and dog-walkers all face the potential to be bitten by a tick and be infected with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Despite the growing threat to public health in Canada, Lyme disease remains a controvers... + Read More
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Series: My River Cleaning up the LaHave River Paperback Anne Laurel Carter 9781459505513 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Sep 25, 2018

Stella Bowles was a Grade 6 Nova Scotia student when she turned environmental activist to campaign against sewage pipes draining straight into the LaHave River. This is the inspirational first person account of Stella's Grade 6 science fair project which caught the eyes of the media, the public and government leaders propelling her into the limelight. Stella details her two and a half year fight to clean up the river, winning numerous awards for her environmental activism along the way. She succeeds in shaming three levels of government and ral... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure Two Hundred Years of Hope and Despair third edition Paperback Mark Reynolds 9781459403154 $16.95 HISTORY Age (years) from 11 - 18 Oct 27, 2014

In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing launched what would become one of the most famous treasure hunts of all time. For over 200 years, the baffling mysteries of the Oak Island treasure have captured countless imaginations they have also been the cause of bitter rivalries, dashed hopes, a... + Read More
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Series: The Nova Scotia Atlas Seventh Edition Paperback Province of Nova Scotia 9781459505681 $29.95 TRAVEL Jun 03, 2019

This brand-new seventh edition of The Nova Scotia Atlas provides in-depth coverage not available anywhere else. On these detailed maps you will find the boundaries of the province's nature reserves and wilderness areas, all roads in the province and thousands of places you can easily locate. For any geographic feature which is mappable, this bestselling atlas is the undisputed resource to turn to. On these pages you'll find an incredible 2,000 gigabytes of data — accessible with no cell signal or power required! Features include: 4,544 lake... + Read More
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Series: Nova Scotia's Province House Paperback David McDonald 9781459505971 $19.95 HISTORY Sep 06, 2019

This book combines text and beautiful photographs to document and celebrate Province House in Halifax, the seat of the provincial legislature. Province House is the home of parliamentary democracy, freedom of the press and responsible government in Canada. This book offers a tour of the building — known for being one of the finest examples of the Palladian architectural style in North America — and its contents, and describes the many important events which have taken place within its distinguished walls. Nova Scotia's Province House contains m... + Read More
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Series: Oak Island and its Lost Treasure Fourth Edition Paperback Graham Harris 9781459505728 $24.95 HISTORY Apr 30, 2019

Oak Island poses two different challenges for these treasure seekers. First, there is a deep mine shaft — the Money Pit — at the bottom of which the treasure lies. This book offers evidence that this treasure came from the wreck of a seventeenth-century Spanish galleon. Then there is the elaborate flood tunnel which links the mine shaft to the ocean. Construction on this tunnel would have been complex and expensive, requiring a labour force of over 100 men, and it would have taken almost two years to complete. Discover the previously untold sto... + Read More
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Series: Oak Island Secrets Paperback Mark Finnan 9780887804144 $19.95 HISTORY Apr 15, 2002

Updated with information on the results of recent high-tech underwater scans, Oak Island Secrets offers a complete and up-to-date account of Canada's most puzzling and intriguing historical and archaeological mystery. Since 1795, treasure hunters have pursued something they believe to be of immense value buried more than a hundred feet below the surface of Nova Scotia's Oak Island. Explorations and excavations have revealed an elaborately constructed system of shafts and water traps, underlining the amazing engineering skill apparently employed... + Read More
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Series: Outdoor Adventures in Halifax 25 exciting & little-known adventures less than 30 minutes away Paperback Dale Dunlop 9781459504110 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 01, 2016

Dale Dunlop's long-established bestseller, Exploring Nova Scotia, is a bible for people who like to get out and explore. In this new book Dale and his co-adventurer, Ryan Barry, focus on adventures within easy day-tripping distance of the city centre -- and sometimes right in the city itself. From hikes across the Barrens to Polly's Cove with views of Peggy's Cove few have seen, to mountain biking a beautiful series of trails at Spider Lake, Haligonians and visitors alike will be amazed at how much there is to discover near at hand. Included is... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories Pirates and Privateers Swashbuckling Stories From the East Coast Paperback Joyce Glasner 9781552779637 $16.95 HISTORY Reading age from 11 - 18 Mar 01, 2013

Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for...
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Series: Formac Illustrated History Pirates of the Atlantic Robbery, murder and mayhem off the Canadian East Coast Paperback Dan Conlin 9780887807411 $19.95 HISTORY Oct 16, 2009

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 empires who sought to conquer and settle North America.Through the "Golden Age" of piracy, bands of raiders included Peter Easton, the "King of Pirates," the notorious Bartholomew Roberts and the vicious Ned Low, who raided the rich fishing grounds and secure harbours of Newfoundland for their ample supplies, manpower and ships. After a period of tim... + Read More
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Series: Pit Pony Paperback Joyce Barkhouse 9780887809248 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 Sep 01, 2010

If Willie could have his dream, he would go to Sable Island and ride free over the sand dunes on the back of a wild horse. Instead, 11-year-old Willie must work in the coal mines of Cape Breton, hardly ever seeing the light of day. But with the help of Gem, the gentle pit pony, he discovers that things aren't always as bad as they seem. And a surprising event reveals that miracles can happen, even in a coal mine.