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Series: Weather A-ZA Dictionary of Weather TermsPaperback
The Royal Meteorological Society9780228103967
$19.95SCIENCE
Aug 15, 2022
"We all like to complain about the weather, but no one wants to do anything about it." -- Mark Twain Knowing what it is will be a start. Some weather terms are basic and obvious. We all know what a cloud, an iceberg or a tornado is. But do we know how tornadic wind works? How an El Niño oscillation affects weather far away from it? Where do monsoons come from, and what is Absolute Zero, Lake Effect Snow, Sea Smoke and the Weather Bomb that hit Boston on January 29, 2022? This dictionary of common and less-known scientific terms ... + Read More
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Series: WeatherA Force of NatureHardcover
The Royal Meteorological Society9780228103943
$35.00SCIENCE
Aug 15, 2022
A collection of unforgettable images of dramatic weather eventsaround the world.Our climate is changing. “Climate” is weather averaged over a periodof time, usually 30 years. We experience “weather” every day, butover time the accumulations in the changes in daily weather add up toclimate change. Climate is what you expect but weather is what youget.The photographs in this book are the best of a worldwide, five-yearlong competition that received over 10,000 submissions of dramaticweather phenomena from 29 countries — every corner of the world.E... + Read More
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Series: PlanktoniaThe Nightly Migration of the Ocean's Smallest CreaturesHardcover
Erich Hoyt9780228103837
$35.00NATURE
Aug 15, 2022
When people hear the word "migration," they think of animals that move from a feeding area to a breeding area and back each year. But the greatest migration on Earth happens twice every night. The movement is largely vertical and performed by plankton followed by predatory fish, squid, octopus and other species that have acquired a taste for plankton. The migration starts deep in the waters of the ocean at sunset. As they move, the plankton nibble on plant plankton and other tasty morsels in the water and, eventually, some on each other. The ... + Read More
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Series: The Secret Life of FliesNow in PaperbackPaperback
Erica McAlister9780228103929
$24.95NATURE
Aug 15, 2022
"Dr. McAlister has captured her affection for the Diptera in The Secret Life of Flies, a short, rich book by turns informative and humorous, both a hymn of praise to her favorite creatures and a gleeful attempt to give readers the willies." -- New York Times "An enjoyable and informative read. Highly recommended for anyone interested in biology and in particular those intrigued by entomology and zoology." -- Library Journal Stories and science about nature's most complex, crucial and highly adaptive insect. The Secret Life of ... + Read More
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Series: CaribouWind Walkers of the Northern WildernessPaperback
Mark Raycroft9780228103974
$24.95NATURE
Sep 15, 2022
Featuring more than 140 spectacular photographs of this magnificent animal. The story of the contemporary caribou begins during the last Ice Age, over two million years ago. This origin is appropriate; the caribou are rugged survivors, forged by icy terrain and windswept snow, enduring some of the coldest and harshest environments on the planet. Illustrated with exquisite photographs by famed wilderness photographer and writer Mark Raycroft, Caribou: Wind Walkers of the Northern Wilderness celebrates this fascinating and breathtaking ani... + Read More
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Series: Astounding MushroomsNow in PaperbackPaperback
Jaroslav Maly9780228103868
$19.95NATURE
Aug 30, 2022
"Beautiful ... we're given a glimpse into the wild world of mushrooms that exists like another realm beneath our feet. With over one million species of mushrooms said to exist worldwide, this book shows us some of the world's most diverse.... There is much in nature that goes unnoticed on a leisurely afternoon trek of the woods. Astounding Mushrooms inspires us to explore with new vision. You won't wander the same way after reading." -- Ontario Nature Blog A heartfelt appreciation of the beauty and diversity of fungi. Astounding Mus... + Read More
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Series: The Minerals Encyclopedia700 Minerals, Gems and RocksPaperback
Dr. Rupert Hochleitner PhD9780228103622
$29.95NATURE
Sep 15, 2022
Mineral collecting by amateur "rockhounds" has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new generations of minerals enthusiasts. Each needs a comprehensive guidebook with clear photographs and accurate data. This is it. In a thick but handy format, more than 700 different minerals and rocks are grouped by color (for ease of location in the book) -- blue, red, yellow, brown, green, white and black crystals; brown and gray sedimentary rocks; and meteorites for anyone lucky enough to find... + Read More
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Series: The Edgy Veg Easy EatsQuick * Tasty * VeganHardcover
Candice Hutchings9780778807032
$34.95COOKING
Oct 18, 2022
Mouth-watering vegan food you'll crave -- every day. She's back! In her follow-up to the bestselling The Edgy Veg, Candice Hutchings, the face of the Edgy Veg YouTube channel returns with The Edgy Veg Easy Eats, a collection of 106 brand-new recipes that don't sacrifice creativity or bold flavor for ease or time. Candice's recipes are always as exciting and original as she is and in these deliciously designed pages, you'll find vegan food built differently. This is food that satisfies every craving. Everything from Lazy Lasagna to impre... + Read More
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Series: The Food Substitutions Bible8,000 Substitutions for Ingredients, Equipment and TechniquesThird Edition, Expanded, Revised, UpdatedHardcover
David Joachim9780778807063
$59.95COOKING
Sep 20, 2022
This full-color, hardcover edition features a brand-new design with a foreword by J. Kenji López-Alt, 8,000 substitutions, custom hand-drawn illustrations by Emily Isabella, and 24 new recipes, increasing the total to 188 recipes. Have you ever been in the middle of making a meal only to discover you have run out of a key ingredient or don't own a specialty pan called for in the recipe? Or maybe, you want to create a different flavor or texture for a tried-and-true family dish by experimenting with something new and exciting. The answe... + Read More
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Series: Korean CuisineAn Illustrated GuidePaperback
Luna Kyung9780228103899
$19.95COOKING
Aug 30, 2022
Recipes and stories to learn all about Korea's food culture. Recipes, anecdotes, histories and stories, maps, techniques, stylings, utensils, native ingredients -- this is a colorful invitation to discover the look and aromas and flavors of Korea. What is the "five color philosophy"? What is Korean table etiquette? How do you make kimchi, region by region? What do you find in traditional markets, and in contemporary restaurants? How do you make Bibimbap? Are there North Korean specialties? (The answer is yes!). Do Koreans traditionally eat... + Read More
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Series: Best of BridgeBest of Bridge Everyday Celebrations125 Recipes for Friends and FamilyHardcover
Emily Richards9780778807087
$34.95COOKING
Oct 25, 2022
The bestselling Best of Bridge series has all the flavors you know and love now with a brand-new look and style. As we come through a pandemic that has separated family and friends and inspired home cooks to carefully balance the weekly grocery bill, Best of Bridge is back with a bold new look and style to inspire each of us to find joy and togetherness by bringing delicious food to everyday celebrations. In Best of Bridge Everyday Celebrations you'll find 124 brand-new recipes designed in the Bridge style you've come to know and trust... + Read More
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Series: Crohn's and Colitis Diet GuideIncludes 175 RecipesThird Edition New and UpdatedPaperback
Dr. Hillary Steinhart MD, MSc, FRCP(C)9780778804789
$27.95HEALTH & FITNESS
Sep 01, 2022
Diet is a huge priority for anyone living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The authors provide crucial guidance for sufferers, families, friends and caregivers in helping to manage IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) symptoms. In a very informative and easy-to-understand manner, this updated third edition provides all the necessary guidelines regarding the specific foods that might cause problems, as well as IBD-tailored recipes that can be enjoyed without compromising taste and overall nutrition. The reliable answers from one... + Read More
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Series: The 5-Minute Facial Workout30 Exercises for a Naturally Beautiful FaceNew and UpdatedPaperback
Catherine Pez9780778804710
$19.95HEALTH & FITNESS
Aug 11, 2022
Combat the effects of aging in just 5 minutes a day by choosing from 30 fun and easy exercises targeted to your individual face shape. Did you know that the structure of your face is made up of more than 50 muscles, and that their fitness, to a large degree, determines its appearance? Just as we can exercise and tone our body's muscles, we can do the same with our facial muscles. This can ultimately make a marked difference in our appearance and can potentially eliminate the need for invasive plastic surgery. Too much sun, smoking, deg... + Read More
Find post-surgery confidence, creativity and satisfaction in good food. Bariatric surgery is a procedure designed to help people decrease their food intake and change the way their body handles food - the result being significant weight loss. This new edition of The Complete Bariatric Surgery Guide and Diet Program provides up-to-date information on the many procedures that are currently available in North America, including vertical sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch and the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. As important, it looks at the cau... + Read More
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Series: First Canadian ArmyVictory in Europe 1944-45Now in PaperbackPaperback
Simon Forty9780228103745
$29.95HISTORY
Sep 01, 2022
"It's rare for a book to capture your attention from the very first sentence, but kudos to the authors of First Canadian Army for doing just that... I, too, feel that Canada's contributions to victory in both world wars have unfortunately been downplayed or ignored over the decades by the country's allies." -- Canada's History Magazine A pictorial history of the decisive role played by Canada in the final year of World War II. After Dunkirk, as the tattered remnants of Britain's best troops returned home without their heavy weapons, C... + Read More
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Series: Fifty Things That Changed the Course of HistoryFifty Ships That Changed the Course of HistoryA Nautical History of the WorldPaperback
Ian Graham9780228103646
$19.95HISTORY
Sep 07, 2023
"This is a beautiful book, replete with illustrations, photos, diagrams, and maps The text balances technicality with storytelling, scholarly analysis with entertainment It's a sweeping, fascinating look at barges, battleships, caravels, dhows, submarines, and more, placing them all in context with the battles, countries, discoveries, inventions, and people that surrounded them Readers interested in history of any kind will enjoy this highly accessible book " -- Publishers Weekly From an ancient funeral ship to the Rainbow Warrior -- w... + Read More
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Series: Take Me HomePortraits of Homeless and Rescued DogsHardcover
Andrew Grant9780228103042
$24.95PETS
Sep 01, 2022
"The portraits themselves are quite impressive -- sharply detailed color images photographed against a white background in a professional studio. They are best described as revealing character studies of the dogs, each of which is looking expressively into the camera. With a brief introduction by the author and helpful suggestions for how to take part in rescue efforts at the end, this is primarily a portfolio of a variety of purebreds and mixed-breeds dogs who all have one thing in common: they were all saved by good-hearted people. Anyone w... + Read More
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Series: Secrets of Infinity150 Answers to an EnigmaNow in paperbackPaperback
Antonio Lamua9780228103936
$24.95SCIENCE
Aug 15, 2022
Secrets of Infinity examines infinity as it has been studied since antiquity, beginning with the classical figures from Greece and Rome. In an entertaining and practical way, readers will discover that infinity is not limited to the mathematical concept as represented by the symbol nor its metaphysical concept as the indefinable concept of eternity, but in fact, it resides in a variety of disciplines, a multitude of contexts and has a far-reaching influence on human existence. Secrets of Infinity organizes the 150 articles into six subje... + Read More
"The latest golf book from Dear (Every Golf Question You Ever Wanted Answered) meets the formidable challenge of trying to tell the 600-year history of golf a Masters-level celebration of the game " -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) The people and events that shaped golf's 600-year history The Story of Golf in Fifty Holes explores the 600-year history of the "game of honor " It reveals the excitement and despair, the challenges overcome and the sweet victories, the sportsmanship and the stars bursting onto the scene It als... + Read More
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Series: NFL HeroesThe 100 Greatest Players of All TimeUpdated Second Edition in PaperbackPaperback
George Johnson9780228103479
$29.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 15, 2022
The NFL's best players, all in one action-packed volume Over a century after the formation of the American Professional Football Conference, the precursor to the National Football League, pro football continues to excite and captivate millions of fans across the globe At the core of the NFL is its legendary players -- the incredible athletes who have thrown, caught, run, tackled and kicked their way into the annals of sports history NFL Heroes presents the best of the best in pro football From the pioneers, to the current stars, to th... + Read More
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Series: NBA 75The Definitive HistoryHardcover
Dave Zarum9780228102908
$39.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 08, 2020
The most iconic moments and stories of the NBA In NBA 75, sports writer and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years -- from its early barnstorming days to the multi-billion-dollar sports league it is today Readers are treated to all the biggest moments and greatest superstars, with over 75 stories ranging from Jerry West's 33-win streak Lakers, through Jordan's repeat three-peat Bulls, to Steph Curry and the 73-win Warriors and beyond But this retrospective doesn't shy away from the league's cont... + Read More
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Series: Hockey Now!The Biggest Stars of the NHLEleventh EditionPaperback
Mike Ryan9780228103875
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 20, 2022
Reviews of earlier editions: "Action shots and formatted with the brightness and gloss of a magazine, this book will be interesting reading for hockey fans." -- Booklist "This is a fantastic book for teachers and students alike. It is written in an informative and easy-to-read style and is a definite must-have for any library or classroom." -- Resource Links The greatest players in the NHL... NOW! The Hockey Now! franchise has been thrilling hockey fans for over two decades, and this new eleventh edition will take them rinksi... + Read More
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Series: Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of Fame True StoriesPaperback
Eric Zweig9780228103554
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 06, 2022
The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the best to ever hit the ice But the path to hockey greatness is not all jaw-dropping saves and game-winning goals In Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories, hockey historian and writer Eric Zweig shares exciting tales and trivia even the most dedicated puck head might not know This book is overflowing with behind the scenes yarns of some of history's greatest scoring sprees and winning seasons, as well as thrilling accounts of the off-ice curiosities, tragedies and heroics Just a few of the curious, bizar... + Read More
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Series: Of Knives and MenGreat Knifecrafters of the World and Their WorksHardcover
Francois-Xavier Salle9780228104001
$39.95DESIGN
Sep 30, 2022
It is likely that a knife was the first man-made tool, and certainly it was the most important for primitive man. It became the heart of every stage of civilization, evolving through the Stone Age, and the "ages" of bronze, iron and steel, finally becoming more than a tool -- a true collector's object of artisanal beauty. Knifemaking has benefited through the use of old and new materials, and new techniques that combine traditional metallurgy with advanced technology and aeronautical craftsmanship, using metal powders. Most of all, thanks... + Read More
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Series: Light RevealedScratchboard Engravings by Scott McKowenFirst EditionHardcover
Scott McKowen9780228101994
$49.95ART
Sep 15, 2022
285 glorious illustrations celebrate the scratchboard art of Scott McKowen. "McKowen is a scratchboard master, creating theater posters and book covers of fantastic clarity, shrewd wit and subtle mystery. McKowen's mastery of line and texture, gift for arresting juxtapositions and perspectives, and fluency in drawing the human figure make for complex and breathtaking images that are at once old-fashioned and cutting edge." --Booklist on McKowen's 2009 retrospective, A Fine Line "It's hard to decide what's cooler about Scott McKowen's ... + Read More
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Series: Crosshatching in Pen and InkThe Complete Practical GuidePaperback
August Lamm9780228103776
$29.95ART
Sep 01, 2022
Crosshatching is a drawing technique that emerged in Medieval Europe and was perfected by Old Masters such as Dürer and Rembrandt. It later fell out of favor and into obscurity with the advent of the offset printing press. Recently, ink drawing has enjoyed a huge resurgence in popularity, and the art community on Instagram has embraced crosshatching anew. With its impressive historical roots and realistic results, it is seen as the sophisticated, fine-art alternative to more stylized techniques in graphic novels and commercial illustratio... + Read More
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Series: How I DrawScott McKowen SketchbooksHardcover
Scott McKowen9780228103660
$29.95ART
Sep 30, 2022
"Scott McKowen is one of the great illustrators of our time." -- Milton Glaser "McKowen's mastery of line and texture, gift for arresting juxtapositions and perspectives, and fluency in drawing the human figure make for complex and breathtaking images that are at once old-fashioned and cutting edge. And he writes as crisply as he draws." -- Booklist For many artists, drawing is both vocation and avocation. Drawing for pleasure keeps our skills sharp and allows us to expand our horizons by trying new materials and media - to say nothin... + Read More
Praise for the 4th Edition: "The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find or perched so close that you'll wonder how you missed them." -- Toronto Star This revised and expanded edition of the classic guide to Ontario's most fascinating things offers local travelers and out-of-province visitors alike even more interesting, quirky and odd places to visit. Here are train rides, ferry trips, scenic roads and unusual natural and manmade attractions. The pre... + Read More
Have you ever wanted to dine in a water tower, explore the site of a former beaver ranch or take a scenic potty break in a mountain-top outhouse? Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta is the ultimate guide for travelers looking for the quirky, unique and inspiring side of Alberta. Travel writer and author Debbie Olsen, a proud Albertan who's visited nearly every corner of the province, has assembled a list of over 150 unusual places, things to see and events that make Alberta one-of-a-kind -- from its dozens of roadside attractions and sur... + Read More
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Series: When I'm GonePractical Notes for Those You Leave BehindThird Edition, RevisedPaperback
Kathleen Fraser9781990140013
$19.95SELF-HELP
Sep 30, 2022
Preparation for loved ones for when you are just not there. The success of this book -- with 150,000 sold -- speaks to our aging population and an increased interest in writing wills, preparing medical care directives, preplanning funerals and making it easier for surviving family members to manage the details at the passing of loved ones. Elegantly designed and tastefully illustrated, When I'm Gone is a fill-in record book and a resource manual to record all the little details of life so that, when someone is absent, for whatever reas... + Read More
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Series: Yours, for Probably AlwaysMartha Gellhorn's Letters of Love and War 1930-1949Now in PaperbackPaperback
Janet Somerville9780228103950
$29.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Nov 10, 2022
"An engrossing collection that burnishes Gellhorn's reputation as an astute observer, insightful writer, and uniquely brave woman." -- Kirkus starred review) "This carefully curated collection ... reveals the exciting life of a brilliant woman whose work paved the way for many who followed behind her." -- The Globe and Mail "What a pleasure reading her correspondence and being reminded of how beautifully she wrote, filled with passion and insight." -- Azar Nafisi "An essential book ... Janet Somerville has done a marvelous job ... + Read More
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Series: How to Feed Backyard BirdsA Step-by-Step Guide for KidsPaperback
Chris Earley9780228103769
$9.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Aug 15, 2022
How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips... + Read More
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Series: How to Feed Backyard Birds10 copy paperback counter displayFloor display (filled)
Chris Earley9780228104087
$99.50JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 15, 2022
Counter Display Pack with 10 copies of paperback How to Feed Backyard Birds: 9780228103769 How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationshi... + Read More
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Series: Unsinkable LucileHow a Farm Girl Became the Queen of Fashion and Survived the TitanicHardcover
Hugh Brewster9780228103820
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 01, 2022
Before Chanel there was Lucile. She was one of the world's most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born as just plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman's place was in the home. Unsinkable Lucile is a lavishly illustrated st... + Read More
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Series: The Secret World of LichensA Young Naturalist's GuidePaperback
Troy McMullin9780228103981
$9.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Sep 01, 2022
Lichens are complex life forms that are the result of a symbiotic partnership between multiple organisms, usually a fungus and an alga or cyanobacteria. Though often overlooked or mistaken for other organisms like moss, lichens are a critical part of each ecosystem they inhabit and are important sources of food, absorbers of carbon dioxide and biomonitors that help scientists detect air pollutants, among their many other functions. The Secret World of Lichens is a beginner naturalist's guide to the wonderful world of lichens. Written in c... + Read More
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Series: National Film Board of CanadaThe Basketball GameHardcover
Hart Snider9780228103912
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 13
Sep 01, 2022
Warning: This book, which is based on a true story, has depictions of anti-Semitism and contains racial stereotypes and hateful language. It is intended for an audience of 12 years and older. Healing wounds and changing worldviews, all though a simple game of basketball. Nine-year-old Hart is attending Jewish summer camp for the first time. As if that isn't awkward enough, this summer the camp is going to play host to some very particular visitors, though the kids at camp don't know that yet. What everyone else knows is that in a ne... + Read More
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Series: Shadow LifePaperback
Michael Decter9781770866676
$24.95FICTION
Oct 22, 2022
In one minute, delivering a not guilty verdict at the end of the trial for a disturbing murder of a child, Matthew Rice’s life begins to unravel. The very structures his life is built upon start to collapse. Matthew retreats to Quarry Island in Georgian Bay, where he loses his wallet in a boating mishap. Among the pieces of identification he needs to replace is his birth certificate, but he’s informed it’s not on file. His birth certificate was a forgery. Not only have the foundations of his life given way, his very identity is shattered. Matt... + Read More
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Series: Sins of the DaughterPaperback
Carolyn Huizinga Mills9781770865945
$24.95FICTION
Aug 27, 2022
Danah Calsely was only nine when her mother abandoned her. Years later, as a promising Sociology PhD candidate, Danah appears largely unaffected by this traumatic loss — until she finds a letter that she’s convinced is from her missing mother. The truth about Jane Lily and her disappearance is wrapped in a long history of silence, and Danah’s grandmother, Edith, has no interest in rehashing the past. Danah becomes obsessed with the letter and the secrets she believes Edith is keeping from her. Edith is convinced she’s only protecting her grand... + Read More
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Series: Paradise CafeCold SnapPaperback
Maureen Jennings9781770866577
$24.95FICTION
Dec 06, 2022
Shortlisted for the 2023 Howard Engel Award for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada November’s rain in Toronto 1936 has turned into December’s cold snap. Charlotte Frayne escapes being hit by a mud-splattered car racing round the corner at Queen and Spadina. The stranger who saves her turns out to be the man her boss, Mr. Gilmore, has helped to escape Germany and is now a refugee in need of shelter. In a world still recovering from the War to End All Wars and the Spanish Influenza pandemic that killed fifty million people worldwide, and still in th... + Read More
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Series: The Great GoldbergsPaperback
Daniel Goodwin9781770866591
$24.95FICTION
Sep 30, 2023
How far would you go to be accepted? When Sean McFall encounters golden-haired David Goldberg and his larger-than-life father, Saul, he is dazzled by the family’s riches, power, and ease in social situations. The bright lives of the Goldbergs are profoundly different from those of Sean’s working-class parents. But as Sean grows up and is pulled closer to the centre of the Goldberg family by the gravitational force of their wealth and position, he discovers a tyrannical and abusive patriarch, an estranged relative bent on revenge, and dark famil... + Read More
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Series: Some Unfinished BusinessPaperback
Antanas Sileika9781770866737
$24.95FICTION
Feb 25, 2023
“Some Unfinished Business is a powerful, moving, and page-turning examination of loyalty, betrayal, retribution and ultimately, love, written by an acclaimed author at the height of his powers.” — Gary Barwin, Governor General’s- and Giller-shortlisted author of Yiddish for Pirates and Nothing the Same, Everything Haunted Is love more compelling than justice? A wife pleads for love. Her husband longs for revenge. Gripping and evocative, Some Unfinished Business tells the story of a young man who is determined to prevail through anti-Soviet resi... + Read More
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Series: Lost DogsPaperback
Lucie Pagé9781770866690
$24.95FICTION
Apr 01, 2023
In this darkly funny debut from Lucie Pagé, characters collide in unexpected ways as they search to create meaning in their lives. A university English sessional teacher searches for his missing blind pit bull, not entirely aware that his relationship is coming unravelled. Katherine, his girlfriend, pays far more attention to her walk-on role in an alternative theatre production. Fourteen-year-old Becca struggles to get her mother’s attention, while her mother provides calorie-wise snacking and fashion advice and dates Becca’s psychologist. Kar... + Read More
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Series: Radio Jet LagPaperback
Gregor Craigie9781770866713
$24.95FICTION
Jun 17, 2023
All the coffee in the world can’t keep Stephen Millburn from floundering at his new job as an early-morning radio host. With a new baby at home and an irate boss at work, Stephen is barely holding it together. Trying to balance his parental duties with his work schedule leaves Stephen falling asleep in the most inconvenient of places and makes him late for just about everything. Already at risk of losing his job, Stephen finds himself pursuing a story about a homeless encampment against his boss’s wishes. As much as he may struggle to stay awak... + Read More
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Series: The Shortest History of WarFrom Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers — A Retelling for Our TimesPaperback
Gwynne Dyer9781770866812
$22.95HISTORY
Aug 02, 2022
War has changed, but we have not. From our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the rival nuclear powers of today, whenever resources have been contested, we’ve gone to battle. Acclaimed historian Gwynne Dyer illuminates our many martial clashes in this brisk account, tracing warfare from prehistory to the world’s first cities — and on to the thousand-year “classical age” of combat, which ended when the firearm changed everything. He examines the brief interlude of “limited war” before eighteenth-century revolution ushered in “total war”— and how the ... + Read More
Copyright is one of the cornerstones of western civilization; it is as relevant today, if not more so, than it was when the first formal copyright laws were enacted in the eighteenth century. This is something that seems to have been forgotten — at the political level, where one federal government weakened Canada’s copyright legislation to the point of falling out-of-line with other western democracies, and the subsequent government has failed to address the issue. With the rise of the Digital Age, new challenges have been brought to the frontl... + Read More
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Series: UncouplingThe Ugly Truth about Divorce and FinancesPaperback
Lisa van de Geyn9781770866775
$22.95BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Nov 26, 2022
Anyone going through separation and divorce can agree that it’s an emotional and financial rollercoaster. There is so much to understand, prepare, read, gather, and act on that it’s an incredibly draining process. Uncoupling: The Ugly Truth about Divorce and Finances is here to help. This book has everything from the basics to the nitty-gritty when it comes to separation and divorce, with an emphasis, of course, on finances. Along with the stories of people going through their own separations and divorces are the voices of experts covering eve... + Read More
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Series: The Last ActClosing the Book on Your FinancesPaperback
Kimberley Short9781770866751
$22.95BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Nov 26, 2022
Many people of all ages procrastinate when it comes to writing their wills, and organizing things, complicating the process of settling their estate for their children, loved ones, and beneficiaries. The Last Act is the book that addresses this situation, as it provides easy-to-follow steps to make the process as easy and as seamless as possible. Trust and Estate Planner Kimberley Short and Accountant Larry Short combine their years of knowledge and experience to explain how to write a will, settle an estate, create a trust, and more while help... + Read More
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Series: Made 4 YouPaperback
Eric Walters9781770866614
$15.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18
Sep 24, 2022
Becky James lives in a small town where nothing ever changes. But there’s something very different about the new student, Gene Newman. Brilliant, talented, and socially awkward, Gene is like nobody else Becky has ever known. Little does she know just how different he actually is. Gene confides in Becky that he has a secret. More than that, he is a secret. And, apparently, it’s a secret worth killing for.
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Series: The Book of UsPaperback
Shane Peacock9781770866553
$15.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18
Oct 01, 2022
It’s the summer before grade twelve, and sixteen-year-old Noah Greene is in the relationship of a lifetime with his brilliant and book-smart girlfriend, Miranda Owens. But when Miranda overhears his private conversation with another girl, what he says destroys everything they’ve built, shattering Noah’s world. Determined to make amends, Noah sets out to truly understand the harm his words have caused and maybe become worthy enough for Miranda in time for prom. Along the way, he’s been turning his journey into a manuscript called The Book of Us ... + Read More
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Series: The Children of OculumOculum EchoPaperback
Philippa Dowding9781770866652
$13.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 01, 2022
The explosions come in the night. Miranda1, Mannfred, Grannie, and the one thousand children of Oculum must flee their farm, chased by the UnRuly. But there is hope: an old friend sends word of a book that may hold the secret to their survival. Just as they begin their journey through the wasteland, Echo1 wakes from an eighty-three-year sleep and is given a mission to find the four domes of the children of Oculum, and to find the First One, whatever the cost.
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Series: MortimerRat Race to SpacePaperback
Joan Marie Galat9781770866539
$13.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 24, 2022
“Details about the space station come alive as the story unfolds. A fun read and the 27 chapters move along at a quick pace. A perfect addition to the middle grade shelves.” — Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle… A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that’s just the first step in his master plan to prove that rats are much better suited than humans for a future mission to Mars. He packs his camera and prepares to take to the interne... + Read More
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Series: LunaPaperback
Loraine Kemp9781989724156
$9.95JUVENILE FICTION Grade (US) from 3 - 5
Aug 30, 2022
Luna, a cougar cub, lives comfortably in a den with her mother and brothers until a fall down a steep hillside and into a river separates her from her family. Luna has never hunted by herself before, and alone in the forest, she must call on all of her instincts to survive. Her long journey home is filled with danger. She is stalked by a wolf. She gets in between a mother elk and her calf, and she is discovered by humans. But Luna perseveres and learns how to take advantage of everything in her environment. Young readers will thrill at Luna's a... + Read More
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Series: The Seer TrilogyThe Sorcerer's RevengePaperback
Kristin Butcher9781989724170
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Grade (US) from 4 - 6
Oct 04, 2022
In this final book in the Seer Trilogy, Maeve is in the final stages of her apprenticeship as a seer. She must learn mind-talking from the dragon, Riasc Tiarna. And, more importantly, she must learn to control her thoughts and emotions to reach her full potential as a seer. Her teacher, Bradan, will not be able to counsel the king much longer and Maeve needs to be ready to take over when that happens. Her chance to test her skills comes soon enough, and Maeve is sent to counsel the king. At the same time she is grappling with her personal hist... + Read More
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Series: A Spartan at SeaPaperback
James McCann9781989724163
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Grade (US) from 4 - 6
Oct 18, 2022
In this sequel to The Three Spartans, Art is all set to spend the last few weeks of summer in Birch Bay with his best friend Lea. But his plans change when he learns his nemesis Zeke is involved in a plot to tear down Finn Slough. His aunt and her girlfriend, Jordana, live in Finn Slough, a unique community near Stevenston, B.C. made up of wood homes on stilts. Art goes to Finn Slough to convince the local dragon boat hero to enter the race, only to discover his mission is close to impossible. The dragon boat hero, Teejay, has no interest in co... + Read More
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Series: MushroomingThe Joy of the Quiet Hunt – An Illustrated Guide to the Fascinating, the Delicious, the Deadly and the StrangeHardcover
Diane Borsato9781771623377
$38.95NATURE
Sep 10, 2022
Foraging for wild mushrooms is an increasingly popular pursuit and this beautifully produced volume—filled with insights, anecdotes and details about more than 120 common and charismatic fungi from across the northern hemisphere—will appeal to everyone from beginner mushroomers to advanced mycophiles. Mushrooming offers a new perspective on the fascinating, edible, deadly and strange world of fungi, from candy caps to earth stars, puff balls to poison pie, prized chanterelles, morels, hedgehogs and the bloodless destroying angel. There are mus... + Read More
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Series: ShopomaniaOur Obsession with PossessionHardcover
Paul Berton9781771623346
$36.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
Oct 15, 2022
A thought-provoking and provocative challenge to consumerism (with plenty of name-dropping and celebrity antics). Sassy and satirical, Shopomania is an economic, environmental and social study. This light-hearted, dark-souled dictionary of coined words, or “shoponyms,” takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of avaricious antics and outrageous profligacy. Shopping in one form or another has existed for millennia but, aside from a few slumps, each generation has outdone the previous one. In the past fifty years, shopping—and its associated carbon... + Read More
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Series: Kinauvit?What’s Your Name? The Eskimo Disc System and a Daughter’s Search for her GrandmotherHardcover
Dr. Norma Dunning9781771623391
$26.95HISTORY
Oct 29, 2022
From the winner of the 2021 Governor General's Award for literature, a revelatory look into an obscured piece of Canadian history: what was then called the Eskimo Identification Tag System In 2001, Dr. Norma Dunning applied to the Nunavut Beneficiary program, requesting enrolment to legally solidify her existence as an Inuk woman. But in the process, she was faced with a question she could not answer, tied to a colonial institution retired decades ago: “What was your disc number?” Still haunted by this question years later, Dunning took it upon... + Read More
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Series: Navigating the Messy MiddleA Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife WomenPaperback
Ann Douglas9781771623438
$28.95HEALTH & FITNESS
Oct 01, 2022
Roughly 68 million North American women currently grapple with the challenges of midlife, faced with a culture that tells them their “best-before date” has long passed. In Navigating the Messy Middle, Ann Douglas pushes back against this toxic narrative, providing a fierce and unapologetic book for and about midlife women. In this deeply validating and encouraging book, Douglas interviews well over one hundred women of different backgrounds and identities, sharing their diverse conversations about the complex and intertwined issues that women ... + Read More
The thrilling story of a female whitewater guide working on some of the most challenging and remote rafting rivers in North America, from Northern British Columbia to the Grand Canyon and beyond. When Tamar Glouberman was in her twenties and thirties, rivers were flowing through every aspect of her life. Whitewater and the paddling community bring excitement, friendships, lovers and a connection to the natural world as she traverses the map in search of her next adventure. As a short woman who nearly failed high-school gym, Glouberman does not ... + Read More
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Series: Jade Is a Twisted GreenPaperback
Tanya Turton9781459748606
$22.99FICTION
Sep 13, 2022
For readers of Queenie and Honey Girl, a coming-of-age story about queer Black identity, love, passion, chosen family, and rediscovering life’s pleasures after loss.Jade Brown, a twenty-four-year-old first-generation Jamaican woman living in Toronto, must find a way to pick up the pieces and discover who she is following the mysterious death of her twin sister.Grappling with her grief, Jade seeks solace in lovers and friends during an array of hilarious and heartbreaking adventures. As she investigates some of life’s most frustrating paradoxes,... + Read More
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