the canada collection vintage journals for all canadians

3Spring, 2020

Ontario Picnics: A Century of Dining Outdoors

This history of picnics in Ontario is a tour-de-force by Lindy Mechefske, the two-time Taste Canada gold-winning writer of Out of Old Ontario Kitchens and Sir John’s Table: The Culinary Life and Times of Canada’s First Prime Minister. With more than 140 photos, this book is a visual feast as we look back at a century of photographs, recipes and art celebrating Ontario picnics.

Packed full of surprises, this should be on every Ontarian’s bookshelf.

Lindy Mechefske is one of the most recognized names in food writing in Canada. In addition to Out of Old Ontario Kitchens and Sir John’s Table, she is the author of A Taste of Wintergreen. She is the food columnist for the Kingston Whig-Standard. Her work has appeared in various anthologies, literary journals and magazines including The New Quarterly, the Ottawa Citizen, Grapevine Magazine and Kingston Life.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-144-3

Author: Lindy MechefskePrice: $24.95Pub date: MayRights held: WorldSize: 10.25 x 8.25 hardcover

Marketing plans:• National and regional print and digital ads• Provincial media and review mailing• Social media campaign on all platforms• Targeted marketing campaign

Media treatment:Province-wide media interviews by author with daily and community newspapers as well as radio and television appearances and book signings.

THE CANADA COLLECTIONVintage Journals for all CanadiansConceived and designed in Lunenburg, these Canadian and provincial journals invite you to imagine a simpler time. The faux-leather hard cover has the vintage look that appeals to people across generations.The provincial flag is indicative of not only where you are from but also indicative of pride in place.

These are the only provincially focussed journals in the country. Whether your customers are business people, visitors or just plain folks, you can bet they are proud of where they live.

The endsheets are done in an antique typewriter font and give the owner the most important superlative data and symbols from their province. They all contain a quote by an important writer from that province that is intended to serve as an inspiration for them. Greatness and inspiration can be found in our backyards.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-116-0Price: $16.95Size: 5 ¼ x 8 ¼220 pages

Nova Scotia 978-1-77276-123-8

Saskatchewan 978-1-77276-127-6

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Fishing for a LivingA Nova Scotia History in Pictures

With more than 140, never-seen-before photos, Fishing for a Living: A Nova Scotia History in Pictures captures the world’s most dangerous profession. We see up close the men and women (and often children) whose livelihood was derived from the sea. Indeed, it is the sea that provided not only sustenance and a living but shaped every aspect of their lives.

This stunning historical portrait is a tour de force that will appeal to Nova Scotians and tourists alike. It is a visual window into the much-fabled life of Fishing for a Living.

Sara Beanlands is an archaeologist and historian. Her research has been published in the Journal of the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society, the International Journal of Maritime History and the University of Edinburgh Journal. She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Anthropology at Saint Mary’s University and president of the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society. Travis Crowell is an archaeologist and historical researcher with an M.A. in archaeology from Simon Fraser University. His work has taken him across Canada, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, and back again. He currently resides in Dartmouth with his wife.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-145-0

Authors: Sara Beanlands and Travis CrowellPrice: $24.95Pub date: MayRights held: WorldSize: 10.25 x 8.25 hardcover

Marketing plans:• National and regional print and digital ads• Provincial media and review mailing• Social media campaign on all platforms• Targeted marketing campaign

Media treatment:Province-wide media interviews by authors with daily and community newspapers as well as radio and television appearances and book signings.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-142-9

Authors: Kathleen Stitt, Vernon Oickle and Linda RafusePrice: $24.95Pub date: MayRights held: WorldSize: 10.25 x 8.25 hardcover

Marketing plans:• Provincial media and review mailing• Social media campaign on all platforms• Targeted marketing campaign• Historical and heritage groups

Media treatment:Province-wide media interviews by authors with daily and community newspapers as well as radio and television appearances and book signings.

Queens County:A History in Pictures

With more than 140 photos, many of them seen here for the first time, Queens County: A History in Pictures offers the definitive look at the county and its people. Since 1929, the Queens County Museum has been collecting photographs of the people, industry, landscapes and events of Queens County. To date, the collection contains more than 10,000 photographs, many of which are on display at the museum.

Over the years, many historical figures, including baseball legend Babe Ruth, renowned author Zane Grey, and famed Chicago financier Thomas Howell have come to fish, hunt and discover the riches of the area’s land and sea. This collection captures that history like never before. You can almost hear the call of the wild and the roar of the ocean.

Kathleen Stitt has a great love for history and its stories of real people and their communities. She started her dream career in museums 28 years ago when she began working as a heritage interpreter and researcher, first at the Simeon Perkins House Museum, and then at the Queens County Museum. Born in Halifax, she moved to Queens County as a child. She has an undergraduate degree in English and history from Saint Mary’s University.

Linda Rafuse was born in Toronto, but has spent most of her life in Milton, Nova Scotia. She is a graduate of Liverpool Regional High School and in 1986 joined the Queens County Museum and the Queens County Historical Society as a volunteer, all because of her love of history and genealogy. She has been the director of the museum since the mid-1990s.

Vernon Oickle is an international award-winning journalist, editor and writer. He is the author of 31 books, including Red Sky at Night, Nova Scotia Outrageous Outhouse Reader, Strange Nova Scotia, Bluenosers’ Book of Slang and Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia. Maritime folklore, superstitions and traditions are his passion.


BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbia Burning

More of British Columbia had gone up in smoke in eight days in July 2017 than during the entire 2016 season. It was a year for the record books. By the time the flames were finally extinguished, 2017 ranked as the worst wildfire season in British Columbia history.

By the end of the summer, more than 65,000 people had been forced to leave their homes and wildfire smoke was choking the air as far away as Victoria and Saskatchewan. In British Columbia Burning, Bethany Lindsay uses words and images to follow firefighters, evacuees and those who stayed to save their communities in this unforgettable wildfire season.

ENGAGING“A vivid and engaging look at a summer of unprecedented wildfires, British Columbia Burning takes the reader inside the communities that were forced to flee the flames. An important book that everyone should read.”— Rob Shaw, co-author, A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for B.C

ISBN: 978-1-77276-090-3 Author: Bethany LindsayPrice: $19.95

Everything British Columbia:The Ultimate Book Of Lists

Everything British Columbia will take you on a wild romp across the province. From Lainey Lui’s list of the 5 biggest celebrity scandals in BC, to crime historian Eve Lazarus’s list of the 10 most bizarre murders, to chef Tojo’s top 10 delicious sushi ingredients, and Ste-phen Hui’s list of 10 long BC hikes worthy of your bucket list … it is all here.

From 11 cities (and 1 planet) Vancouver has played in the movies to 10 facts about the Ogopogo (most of them true) to 10 gigantic BC roadside attractions, this is a book that will wow and entertain you on every page. In addition to 10 weird and wonderful BC museums to 12 crotchety quotes form legendary newspaperwoman “Ma” Murray, and 10 times Kim Campbell was delightfully candid on Twitter, we get well-known British Columbians to weigh in on their favourite things about British Columbia. In Everything British Columbia you’ll also find lists by David Suzuki, Rick Hansen, Bif Naked and many, many more.

If you love British Columbia (and we know that you do), you’ll love Everything British Columbia. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there’s no more complete book about British Columbia and no book is more fun!

Bethany Lindsay is the author of British Columbia Burning. She has worked for The Vancouver Sun, and CTV, and has reported internationally for The Cambodia Daily in Phnom Penh. She currently writes for CBC News and lives in Vancouver. Andrew Weichel has written for The Vancouver Sun and WestEnder newspapers. He is currently the online producer at CTV Vancouver.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-135-1Authors: Bethany Lindsay and Andrew WeichelPrice: $19.95

Lunenburg:A History in Pictures

With more than 140 photos, many of them seen here for the first time, Lunenburg: A History in Pictures offers a stunning portrait of this one-of-a-kind port town. From the town’s earliest structures to the grand Victorian streetscapes to the heyday of the fishing industry, the Bluenose, and so much more, this book captures the majesty and dynamism that earned Lunenburg a UNESCO designation and have made it one of the premier jewels in Canada’s tourism crown.

Stephen Ernst has put together the definitive photographic account of this magnificent seaside town. You can almost taste the salt in the air.

Stephen Ernst is a ninth-generation descendant of the original settlers of Lunenburg. He is a photographer and historian and operates a photography shop on one of Lunenburg’s historic main streets. This book merges historic photographs from his own and other private collections, as well as contemporary images taken by the author, showing the beauty of the town covering more than two and a half centuries.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-141-2Authors: Stephen ErnstPrice: $24.95Pub date: MayRights held: WorldSize: 10.25 x 8.25 hardcover

Marketing plans:• Provincial media and review mailing• Social media campaign on all platforms• Targeted marketing campaign• Historical and heritage groups

Media treatment:Province-wide media interviews by author with daily and community newspapers as well as radio and television appearances and book signings.


ALBERTA

You Might Be From Alberta If …

You Might Be From Alberta If . . . is a delightful, illustrated romp through the Wild Rose Province. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the province, Dave Elston delivers his unique take on this extraordinary place, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Elston proves, this is a province that is proud of what it is, and likes nothing better than a good laugh.

A FAN“I’ve been a fan of Dave Elston’s for years. As an Albertan, born and bred, I salute him for tackling the land of the prairie oyster and the Chinook headaches. Well done!”— Will Ferguson, Giller Prize winner for 419

ISBN: 978-1-927097-87-8 Author/illustrator: Dave ElstonPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-0-9810941-2-0Author: Dina O’MearaPrice: $13.95

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ISBN: 978-1-77276-106-1 Author: Roberta McDonald Price: $14.95


ISBN: 978-1-77276-107-8 Author: Cheryl Mahaffy Price: $14.95


I Met An Elk in Edson Once

Join an elk in undies named Rusty in a search for Uncle Todd. From Jasper, Fort Macleod and the hoodoos to the Calgary Stampede, Cowboy Trail and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, come along on the best road trip ever! Promise!

Dave Kelly is an award-winning playwright, actor and television host. This is his third book. It is, however, the first one that rhymes.

Wes Tyrell is one of the country’s preeminent cartoonistsand illustrators. He has been the president of The Association of Canadian Cartoonists since 2012.

FULL OF LAUGHS“This book is full of laughs and a great addition to your book collection. I highly recommend getting this one for the kids and can’t wait to read it to my little one.”— Candice Ryan, CFWE Radio

ISBN: 978-1-77276-031-6Story by Dave Kelly; art by Wes TyrellPrice: $17.95

You Might Be From British Columbia If …You Might Be From BC If . . . is a delightful, illustrated romp through this diverseprovince. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the province, DanielMurphy delivers his unique take on Canada’s most unique province, ticklingthe funny bone on every page. As Murphy proves, this is a province that isproud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.

UNIQUE“You Might Be From British Columbia If ... is not only brilliantly funny, it’s deadon accu-rate. Years from now, historians will realize this book is the most important dissection on what it is that makes B.C. so unique. And right after that, Dan Murphy will realize he should have asked for more money.”— Adrian Raeside, editorial cartoonist

ISBN: 978-1-927097-88-5 Author/illustrator: Dan MurphyPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-1772760156Author: Peter GrantPrice: $14.95


ISBN: 978-0-9784784-7-6 Authors: Samantha Amara and Beverly Cramp Price: $14.95


ISBN: 978-1-927097-91-5 Author: Peter GrantPrice: $14.95


Vancouver Island: Imagine

Vancouver Island and the smaller islands around it are places apart. Canada’s Pacific Coast islands have their own identities, cultures and histories. Vancouver Island: Imagine celebrates the grit and accomplishment of the islands’ peoples through the stunning photography of Boomer Jerritt. Equally comfortable in wilderness landscapes and the urban labyrinth, Boomer is an expert in capturing those moments of magic when the spirit of the place emerges and can be rendered artistically.

Included is an album of historical images. They lend perspective to the work of Boomer Jerritt — an outstanding photographer on an island made for photography. Peter Grant curated Boomer Jerritt’s photographs and provided text for this eye-popping album.

ISBN 978-1-927097-29-8Boomer Jerritt, Peter GrantPrice:$19.95


Colour Saskatchewan

From one of Saskatchewan’smost colourful artists comes Colour Saskatchewan. This adult colouring book is 80 pages of some of the most beautiful and brilliant Saskatchewan scenes ever gathered in one book. If you love Saskatchewan, you’ll love Colour Saskatchewan!

SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS“Cartoonist Jason Sylvestre knows and loves Saskatchewan. If you know and love this province, too, you’ll be tickled by Jason’s latest offering and this hands-on opportunity to colour your world. Grab your crayons, sharpen your pencils, and take them on a stroll through familiar Saskatchewan sites and scenes.”

— Patricia Katz, Watercolour Artist & Creator of the Book, Sketches of Saskatoon

ISBN: 978-1-77276-037-8Artist: Jason SylvestrePrice: $16.95

ISBN: 978-1-927097-48-9 Author: Carson DemmansIllustrator: Jason Sylvestre Price: $12.95

You Might Be From Saskatchewan If Vol. 2 …

They’re back. The bestselling authors of You Might Be From Saskatchewan If . . . are back with another belly-laugh inducing look at the Land of the Living Skies. If it is possible, Volume Two is even funnier. From snowblowers to the 13th man to Dick Assman and Prairie Oyster jokes that never get old, it is all here. It is laugh out loud FUNNY.

HILARIOUS“No matter where I go, I’ll always long for the vast, endless prairie, sparkling snow, and Hawkins’ Cheezies. Carson and Jason’s hilarious cartoons capture that feeling perfectly. If you are from Saskatchewan, you must buy this book.”— Elaine Will, graphic novelist and Saskatchewan Book Award nominee

You Might Be From Saskatchewan If Vol. 1 …

You Might Be From Saskatchewan If... is a delightful, illustrated romp through The Land of the Living Sky. From one of the best gag and comic writers in the country and an up and coming Saskatchewan illustrator, this is a book that tickles the funny bone on every page. Carson Demmans’ punch lines and Jason Sylvestre’s bang-on illustrations reveal a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.

CHUCKLE . . .“I found my self chuckling consistently at this book … and I’m not from Saskatchewan.”— Ron Ferdinand, DENNIS THE MENACE Sunday artist.

ISBN: 978-1-927097-21-2 Author: Carson DemmansIllustrator: Jason Sylvestre Price: $12.95

SASKATCHEWAN

Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens

Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens is the story of the people and the food they prepared. Saskatoons to sauerkraut. Bannock to baked beans. Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens is a tantalizing blend of pioneer cuisine and rich culinary heritage dating back to the fur trade and beyond. With dozens of photos, it is a window into life as it was then. If you want to know what life was really like in early Saskatchewan, come to the table with us.

A CULINARY CLASSIC“This blending of characters, recipes and stories serves up a menu of home. In the tradition of iconic Canadian food writers Anita Stewart, Marie Nightingale, and Edna Staebler, Amy Jo Ehman has penned a culinary classic.”— Dee Hobsbawn-Smith, chef and award-winning author

Saskatchewan HockeyOur Passion for Canada’s Game

Saskatchewan produces more NHL players per capita than any other place in the world. From dugout and pond hockey on farms in rural Saskatchewan to hockey in First Nations communities, small town rinks and urban arenas, this collection from some of Saskatche-wan’s best writers illustrates the Prairie passion and devotion to the game called hockey.

Contributing writers include: Stephen Michael Berzensky, Bill Boyd, Kelley Jo Burke, Lorna Crozier, Robert Currie, Calvin Daniels, Darrell Davis, Wes Fineday, Myrna Gara-nis, Gerald Hill, Gary Hyland, Michael P. J. Kennedy, Don Kerr, Laurie Muirhead, James O’Shea, Dolores Reimer, William Robertson, Mansel Robinson, Allan Safarik, Stephen Scriver, Glen Sorestad, Maureen Ullrich and Brenda Zeman.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-110-8Editor: Allan SafarikPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-1-927097-61-8 Author: Amy Jo Ehman Price: $19.95

2018 official Saskatchewan selection - One Book, One Province

Forgotten Saskatchewan

From one of Saskatchewan’s great photographers comes Forgotten Saskatchewan. These stunning images offer a window into our past, showing life as it was then, and stirring in us the emotions of wonder and curiosity about those who have gone before us and the lives they lived. Forgotten Saskatchewan is a photographic journey. Come along for the ride. You’ll be glad you did.

Chris Attrell has been photographing the “forgotten” beauty of Saskatchewan for the past 25 years. His work has been featured in the National Post, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, Fine Lifestyles Magazine, Prairie Post and CBC Saskatchewan. Exhibits of his work have been shown in galleries across the province.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-138-2Author: Chris AttrellPrice: $29.95

Number one Photo Essay in Canada


ISBN: 978-0-9810941-3-7Author: D. Grant BlackPrice: $13.95


ISBN: 978-0-9738063-9-7 Author: Kelly-Anne Riess Price: $14.95


Fire on Ice

Saskatchewan produces more NHL hockey players per capita than any other place in the world. Where do they all come from come from and why so many? Fire on Ice is the story of kids literally growing up skating on frozen sloughs, backyard rinks and in small-town arenas. They turn the hard-working ethic of their backgrounds into the characteristics that produce NHL players in extraordinary numbers. The reputation for toughness and resiliency, Davis discovers, is no accident.

MUST READ“A look at hockey’s heartland and a must read for fans everywhere. From the days of Gordie Howe to the Stanley Cup homecomings of Ryan Getzlaf and Jarret Stoll. Davis , examines hockey and its roots in Saskatchewan.” — Allan Maki, Globe and Mail

ISBN: 978-1-927097-35-9Author: Darrell DavisPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-1-927097-77-9Author: Carson DemmansIllustrator: Jason SylvestrePrice: $14.95

Strange Saskatchewan

Strange Saskatchewan is a delightful and, yes, STRANGE romp through a unique land. From the legend of the Turtle Lake Monster to the 8-foot giant Edouard Beaupré and the famed St. Louis Light, this is a book that will amuse and intrigue you on every page. From one of the province’s best writers and its most compelling illustrator comes this instant classic. Welcome to Strange Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan A to Z

Written for 4-7 year-olds, Saskatchewan A to Z familiarizes young readers with the towns and iconic landmarks from across the province. From Aberdeen to Kindersley to Qu’Appelle, Regina and Zealandia, children will meet a colourful cast of characters as they are introduced to the Land of the Living Skies. This beautifully illustrated book should be on every Saskatchewan child’s bookshelf!

James Zintel is a cartoonist/illustrator living in Saskatoon. He is the talent behind the humour comic strips Gary and Ted as well as Bear Factoids. His current work includes two recently launched comics “SpaceSquatch” and “Shump”. All of his work past and present can be found at www.jameszintel.com

Saskatoon: A History in Words and Pictures

In 1889, Saskatoon was no more than a few wooden houses and false-fronted shops. There were no bridges, no railway, or even a school. There was little reason to believe Saskatoon would be much different than any other Prairie town. Saskatoon not only survived, it thrived. Saskatoon tells the story of the dreams and determination of the people that built this city into the most dynamic city on the Prairies.

Amy Jo Ehman was born in Saskatoon and grew up on the family farm 150 kms away from there. Her first art gallery, first train ride, first perogie, and first picnic were in Saskatoon. She studied at the University of Saskatchewan and worked as a news reporter at the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and CBC Radio & TV. She has two previous books, Prairie Feast: A Writer’s Journey Home for Dinner and Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens. Amy Jo lives in Saskatoon. Amy Jo loves Saskatoon.

ECLECTIC“Saskatoon born Amy Jo Ehman goes on a personal journey of re-discovery in this richly-illustrated history of her home town. Engaging, eclectic, and sometimes quirky, the book re-examines Saskatoon’s past with a view to separating fact from fiction. Above all, it a book full of people stories that offer new perspective on the city’s history.”— Bill Waiser, 2016 Governor General Award winner for A World We have Lost: Saskatchewan Before 1905

Moose Jaw: A History in Words and Pictures

The Turn—the spot on the Moose Jaw River that was the easiest to cross—was a place the Cree and Assiniboine peoples gathered. (It was also here that Chief Sitting Bull sought refuge after the Battle of the Little Bighorn.)

Into this already busy and thriving place, surveyors came to survey the land for future homesteads. The Canadian Pacific Railway was built and Moose Jaw was chosen as its divisional point, establishing it as one of the most important cities on the prairies.

As we all know now, this crazy named town soon became a city of more than 33,000 people. We’ve only told you part of the story, so sit down and experience Moose Jaw’s colourful past in words and pictures in this one-of-a-kind book.

Mary Harelkin Bishop has lived in Saskatchewan since she was 12 years old. An educator for more than 30 years, she is the author of the best-selling Tunnels of Time adventure series. Mary loves talking to people of all ages about writing ... and, of course, about Moose Jaw.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-028-6Story and art by James ZintelPrice: $16.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-049-1Author: Amy Jo EhmanPrice: $22.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-046-0Author: Mary Harelkin BishopPrice: $22.95


ISBN: 978-1-77276-108-5 Authors: Christine Hanlon, Barbara Edie and Doreen Pendgracs Price: $14.95

Made in Manitoba

From wolves, coyotes, snapping turtles and deer to the naked farm fields, Bill Redekop has witnessed the incredible diversity of the Manitoba landscape. He has seen the slow motion collapsing of trapezoid farm buildings, the rusted vintage car on the edge of a field, and the family photos on the fridge door.

So, too, has he seen the busy cafe at coffee time, the “Be Back Soon” signs in shop windows, the rubber tire from a tree overhanging a little river, the coiling, caramel-coloured flypaper hanging from the ceiling with its catch for all to see. And then, of course, there are the people. They animate the Open Road and together we get to know them as we might a neighbour.

Hop on board and come on along for a wonderful ride. It is time to hit the Open Road.ISBN: 978-1-9269161-1-8Author: Bill RedekopPrice: $19.95

What is the Book of Everything?

From Nova Scotia, to Toronto, to Calgary and Vancouver Island. From New Brunswick and Newfoundland, to Montreal and Edmonton and every province in between and even to Seoul, South Korea, the Books of Everything have everything you wanted to know about these places but may have been afraid ask.


Colour Manitoba

Manitoba is captivating in its natural beauty and rich in cultural heritage. Join us on a journey through the center of Canada, from the stunning prairie landscapes, to Winnipeg, the multicultural centre of the province, and to the North, home of the majestic beluga whales and the iconic polar bear. Winnipeg artist Natalie Thiessen, has created 65 beautiful images ready for you to personalize with your own colours and style.

EXQUISITE“Natalie has captured in wonderful detail much of what we love and enjoy about Manitoba. From beautiful patterns of garter snakes to an aerial perspective of a kayaker paddling alongside beluga whales, this collection of exquisite line art is an inspiration to all who engage in colouring as a mindful and meditative activity. “— Frank Reimer, Instructor, Red River College , Certified Graphic Designer (CGD)

ISBN: 978-1-77276-072-9Artist: Natalie ThiessenPrice: $16.95

MANITOBA

ISBN: 978-1-77276-052-1 Author: Christine Hanlon Price: $24.95 (Hardcover)

Out of Old Manitoba Kitchens Out of Old Manitoba Kitchens is the story of the people and the food they prepared. It is a window into life as it was then. If you want to know what life was really like in early Manitoba, come to the table with us. Christine Hanlon has a passion for food, people, and their stories. Out of Old Manitoba Kitchens captures the essence of the province’s rich culinary traditions, melding recipes, photographs and narratives of its earliest cooks, including the Indigenous people, Selkirk Settlers and first homesteaders.

FEAST“This fascinating book is packed with historical and culinary insights into the foodways of early Manitoba, brought to life in vivid and warm-hearted prose — a deliciously well-collated feast of real people and real recipes.”— James Chatto, award winning food writer and author

You Might Be From Manitoba If …

As the editorial cartoonist for the Winnipeg Free Press for 30 years, Dale Cummings take on all things Manitoban was required reading. Thoughtful, satirical, and laugh out loud funny, this is the book Cummings was born to write.

BELLY LAUGH“Dale Cummings is one of those rare observers who can prick pomposity, expose duplicity, advance wisdom and provoke a belly laugh, all with a boyish grin on his happy face.”— Gordon Sinclair, Jr., award winning author and senior columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press

ISBN 978-1-927097-60-1 Author/illustrator: Dale Cummings Price: $19.95

Everything Manitoba: The Ultimate Book Of Lists

Everything Manitoba will take you on a wild romp across the province. From Dave Baxter’s 10 Manitoba cold cases to Adam Kelly’s 10 favourite Manitoba landscapes to Charles Burchill’s 10 favourite Manitoba canoe routes and Joanne Kelly’s 11 favourite books written by a Manitoba author … it is all here.

From the top 10 things that make Manitoba a great place to live to the 10 most suc-cessful recording artists from Manitoba, 10 Manitoba records according to Guinness and top 10 must-have items for surviving a Manitoba winter, this is a book that wow and entertain you on every page. In addition to Chris Rutkowski’s top 10 Manitoba haunts and Shanley Spence’s 8 favourite stops on Manitoba’s pow wow circuit, we get well-known Manitobans to weigh in on their favourite things about Manitoba. In Everything Manitoba you’ll also find lists by Ace Burpee, Mike Green, Niigaan Sinclair, Chris D. and many, many more.

If you love Manitoba (and we know that you do), you’ll love Everything Manitoba. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there’s no more complete book about Manitoba and no book is more fun!

Christine Hanlon is the author of Out of Old Manitoba Kitchens and co-author of The Manitoba Book of Everything. She is a traveler, a list-maker, and a proud Manitoban.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-136-8Author: Christine HanlonPrice: $19.95


NEW BRUNSWICK

New Brunswick UnderwaterTHE 2018 SAINT JOHN RIVER FLOOD

In April 2018, New Brunswick’s famous Reversing Falls simply stopped reversing as the 2018 Saint John river flood caused the worst damage on the river in more than 50 years.

At its height, more than 300,000 cubic feet per second of water raced through the Mactaquac Dam just above Fredericton, 3.5 times more water than normal. When the waters finally receded two weeks later, cottages had floated away, homes and cars were underwater, and thousands of people had been displaced, their homes destroyed.

In New Brunswick Underwater, Lisa Hrabluk uses words and images to follow volunteers, evacuees and first responders who raced the rising river to save their communities from this historic flood.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-115-3 Author: Lisa HrablukPrice: $19.95

You Might Be From New Brunswick If …

A HIT“Being a New Brunswicker, I always was proud of the history and culture. This book made me smile and remember why I love this province so much and moved back here after my baseball career was done. This book is a hit with me.”— Matt Stairs, 2008 World Series Champion


ISBN: 978-1-927097-65-6 Author/illustrator: Michael de AdderPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-0-9738063-2-8 Author: Martha Walls Price: $14.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-078-1 Author/illustrator: Graeme MacKay Price: $19.95

ISBN: 978-0-9784784-6-9 Authors: Kim Arnott, Marvin Ross and Cheryl MacDonald Price: $14.95


ISBN: 978-0-9738063-8-0 Author: Art Montague Price: $14.95


ISBN: 978-0-9784784-0-7 Authors: Nate Hendley, Karen Lloyd, and Tanya Gulliver Price: $14.95


You Might Be From Hamilton If …

The Hammer. The Ambitious City. Steel town. Canada’s tenth largest city, Hamilton, Ontario, has been called a lot of things. But Hamiltonians, near and far, know they can always come home to a place that has a rich history... and a lot of amusing stories only locals would know. Graeme MacKay, a Hamiltonian born and bred, knows this city’s quirks and characters. With more than 120 cartoons, illustrates what so many people have come to love (and perhaps cringe a little) about this port city.

UNIQUE “Graeme MacKay’s wonderful ability to point out human fallibility and madness on the national and international stage is also readily apparent when he casts his gaze on his home—Hamilton, Ontario. Like Stephen Leacock in Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, MacKay’s work captures the unique essence of his beloved city’s politics and culture and inevitably elicits a knowing laugh from his readers.”—Brian Gable, editorial cartoonist for the Globe and Mail

ONTARIO

Out of Old Ontario Kitchens

Out of Old Ontario Kitchens is the story of people and the food they prepared. With more than 50 photos, it is a window into life as it was then. If you want to know what life was really like in early Ontario, come to the table with us.

Out of Old Ontario Kitchens pays homage to the First Peoples and the earliest settlers; those who trapped and fished and hunted; those who cleared the land and planted crops; and to all those women — our mothers and aunts, our grandmothers and great-grandmothers and great-great grandmothers — who got up and lit the fire; who toiled and stirred and cooked and baked and who kept families alive.

Lindy Mechefske is author of the award-winning Sir John’s Table and A Taste of Wintergreen. She is the food columnist for the Kingston Whig-Standard and also writes for The New Quarterly, the Ottawa Citizen, Today Magazine, and Kingston Life. She makes her home in Kingston, Ontario.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-112-2Author: Lindy MechefskePrice: $24.95

Flavours of New Brunswick

For foodies or the occasional diner, Flavours of New Brunswick offers a window into the best food the province has to offer.

In Flavours of New Brunswick, the best of the region’s epicurean leaders take food lovers on a journey through the province’s emerging hotspots. Quite simply, it is a celebration of the culinary scene in all its resplendent glory.

TOM MASON is an award-winning journalist with over 30 years experience. He is the author of Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips, and is the former editor-in-chief of Atlantic Progress and a beat reporter for the Chronicle Herald. He has written for newspapers and magazines across the country, including Canadian Business, Canadian Geographic, Outdoor Canada, Saltscapes and many more.

HEIDI JIROTKA is a professional food photographer who has worked for Chapman’s Ice Cream and other national companies. She did the photography for Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips.

ISBN : 978-1-77276-140-5Text: Tom MasonPhotos: Heidi JirotkaPrice: $34.95


You Might Still Be From Nova Scotia If …

MICHAEL DEADDER is back! Six years and multiple national and regional newspaper awards later, Michael de Adder is back home where he belongs. If you thought you laughed and sighed with recognition in the original, get ready for a rip roaring snorter of a treat with You Might Still Be From Nova Scotia If . . . . As de Adder proves again, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh, especially at itself.

Michael de Adder has won the American Association for Editorial Cartooning Golden Spike Award and has been nominated for a Reuben and in 2019 was nominated for a National Newspaper Award. In addition to the Chronicle Herald, de Adder draws for the Toronto Star and is the cartoonist of record for the (Parliament) Hill Times. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Vanity Fair and The Guardian, New York Times among many others. He is the author of four bestselling books including You Might Be From Nova Scotia If . . . .

ISBN: 978-1-77276-133-7Author/illustrator: Michael de AdderPrice: $19.95

More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia Maybe you should be afraid of things that go bump in the night

Are you still afraid of things that go bump in the night? Do you still think someone is watching you even though no one is there? Do doors and windows still open and close on their own? Do you still see people in your home even though you know you are alone? If you answer yes to even one of these questions, then More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia will make you feel not alone.

Picking up where 2015’s Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia left off, veteran ghost story teller Vernon Oickle brings to life more of Nova Scotia’s intriguing tales of the paranormal, many of which have never been shared before.

Vernon Oickle is an international award-winning journalist, editor and writer. He is the author of 30 books, including Red Sky at Night, Nova Scotia Outrageous Outhouse Reader, Strange Nova Scotia and Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia. Maritime folklore, superstitions and traditions are his passion.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-132-0Author: Vernon OicklePrice: $19.95

NOVA SCOTIAPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

What is the Book of Musts

In our Book of Musts series, we call upon some of the best writers in the country to scour their respective province and give us a list of “musts” — places to visit,things to see and experiences to be had. We have assembled them all in an easyto-use format that invites you to explore each of these unique places in Canada.

From chilling out on the Columbia Icefields, to munching on sweet potato fries at Dad-eos, to rappelling through Rat’s Nest cave, to line dancing at a free pancake breakfast or rocking out at the Labatt’s Blues Festival in Alberta. From kissing the cod to catching greasy pigs at the largest garden party in the world, dancing to Shanneyganock in the capital city and hiking Terra Nova in Newfoundlander and Labrador.

From the Cabot Trail in October to rafting the highest tides to drinking beer andsinging Barrett’s Privateers on the Halifax waterfront to looking in on Annapolis Royal, one of the most interesting townscapes in North America, this is the “must” list every Nova Scotian must have.

From potters and painters in Breadalbane to a museum devoted exclusively toseaweed in Miminagash, open mic at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown to a sleep over at the West Point Lighthouse and the wonders of the Daylily farm in Belfast, every Islander “must” have this list. From fox hunting Victorian-style on the Prairies, to the crooked trees of Alticane, to sipping cappuccinos on Broadway in Saskatoon, or spa hopping and tunnel touring in Moose Jaw, this is the “must” list every Saskatchewanian must have.



In our series, we assemble some of the best writers in Canada and beyond to tell us, literally, everything they know about these places. We also collect the thoughts and observations of well-known and highly respected locals on a variety of topics.

In Calgary, author and historian Brian Brennan gives us his top five Calgary “scallywags and scoundrels.” In Hamilton, singer-songwriter Shawn Brush tells us five great places to listen to live music. In Manitoba, former Premier and Canadian Governor General Ed Schreyer details Manitobans that he admires most. In Montreal, Luc Robitaille gives us five reasons he loved playing hockey in the city. In Nova Scotia, singer-songwriter, Joel Plaskett gives up his favorite hangouts. In Vancouver, historian Chuck Davis gives us his top five events that shaped its history. In Seoul, an economist explains “the miracle on the Han.”

From politics, to crime. From major weather events and scandals. From importanthistorical to major economic milestones. From famous people to the best places to eat, it’s all here in our “Books of Everything!”

A HIT . . .“The Books of Everything are a big hit. This type of book is long overdue and I wish I had thought of it first. There are thousands of interesting facts and stats.”— Janice Wells, travel writer

ISBN: 978-0-9784784-1-4Author: Erin MoorePrice: $13.95


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Turning Points:20 Pivotal Moments in Nova Scotia’s History

Paul Bennett tells the history of Nova Scotia through 15 key turning points. From Nova Scotia’s problems with Confederation to wartime Halifax, the Springhill Mining Disaster, Viola Desmond and Ray Ivany’s ‘Now or Never’ report, Bennett recounts these decisive moments that have shaped the province’s destiny. With rarely seen photog-raphy, Bennett shows how these turning points helped define the Nova Scotia we live in today. Each episode helped forge the province’s identity, change its trajectory, and shape its collective sense of purpose.

Dr. Paul W. Bennett, Ed.D. is a Halifax author, education policy researcher, andwell-known news commentator. He is director of Schoolhouse Institute, foundingChair of researchED Canada, and the author of nine books. His blog, Educhatter,was honoured in 2018 with the Gold Medal as Top Education Blog in Canada.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-118-4Author: Paul W. Bennet, Ed.D.Price: $19.95

We Love Nova ScotiaA people’s portrait

Drawn from the images on the “We Love Nova Scotia” community Facebook group, these photos prove being in the right place at the right time does matter. From Meat Cove to Cape Forchu and down every back road and into every cove along the coast, We Love Nova Scotia is a collection of stunning photography from photographers from around the province. This is no ordinary photography book. It is a book about Nova Scotia by people who love Nova Scotia. Curated by author Vernon Oickle.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-119-1Curator: Vernon OicklePrice: $24.95The Nova Scotia Book of Lists

Humans are obsessed with lists. We have our shopping lists and our list of things to do. We also have lists of the Top Ten Movies, Top Ten Songs, Top Ten Books, Top Ten Places to Eat, Top News Stories of the Year and so on and so on.

But what about Nova Scotia? What about the 10 best fishing holes in Nova Scotia? How about the top 10 weather events to occur in Nova Scotia? Who were the Top 10 most influential people in the history of Nova Scotia? What were the 10 worst crimes ever committed in Nova Scotia? Which 10 notable Nova Scotians would you want to have a drink with? If you could, which 10 famous Nova Scotians would you invite to a dinner party at your house?

In The Nova Scotia Book of Lists, seasoned author Vernon Oickle compiles a collection of lists on anything you can think of about Nova Scotia. Among the lists, we get:

• Joe Canada’s Top10 qualities that define a “real” Nova Scotian.

• Natalie MacMaster’s wish list of the Top 10 Nova Scotians she would like to perform for.

• Jimmy Rankin’s 10 favourite songs ever performed by a Nova Scotian.

Vernon Oickle is an international award winning journalist, editor and writer. He is the author of 28 books, including Red Sky at Night and the bestselling series of books based on the saying, “One Crow Sorrow …” Vernon continues to reside in Liverpool where he was born and raised.


The Three StarsThis is the must-have book for all hockey-loving Nova Scotians. Never has a single region of the country had three legitimate superstars playing at the top of their game at the same time. Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand couldlegitimately form an All-World first line. The Three Stars is the story of three superstars and a magical season.

Philip Croucher has written about sports in the Maritimes for more than two decades. He is the author of three books, including the best-selling Road to the NHL, Winners: The New Generation of Maritimes Sports Stars, and Brad Marchand: The Unlikely Star.He is the bureau chief for Star Halifax and is the former sports editor of the Halifax Daily News.

My Nova Scotia Home:Nova Scotia’s best writers riff on the place they call home

In this no-holds barred look at the province, writers and personalities captivate and capture the true essence of Nova Scotia. From these personal accounts of life here, the writers reveal the great joys and small pleasures but also the schisms, foibles, andmissed opportunities of a life made in Nova Scotia. By revealing themselves, they make the province larger, more welcoming, more interesting, and certainly more colourful.This book is proof positive that life really is a search for home.

George Elliott Clarke • Sheldon Currie • Dr. Daniel N. Paul • Silver Donald Cameron • Les-ley Choyce • Elaine Mccluskey • Tareq Hadhad (Peace by Chocolate) • Jonathan Torrens • AllanLynch • Carol Bruneau • Dr. Peter J. Ricketts • Neville Mackay • Chris Benjamin • John J. Guiney Yallop • Theresa Meuse • Vernon Oickle • Ian Colford • Phil Milner • Janet Barkhouse • Janice Landry • Jan L. Coates • Alice Burdick • Monica Graham •Glenna Jenkins • Starr Cunningham • Clara Dugas • Robert Hirtle

The Bluenoser’s Book of SlangHow to talk Nova Scotian

Nova Scotia is blessed with a rich language. It is literally littered with words and expressions that vary from county to county, and town to town. From hodge-podge, to blowin’ a gale, bed lunch, slippy, fill yer boots and right some good, Nova Scotia Slang will introduce you to a whole new language. Vernon Oickle is an international award winning journalist, editor and writer. Maritime folklore, superstitions and traditions are his passion.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-139-9Author: Philip CroucherPrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-111-5Price: $19.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-093-4 Author: Vernon OicklePrice: $16.95


Row BotIt is not every day you meet a rowboat-rowing Row Bot (say that three times fast), but here he is. The word play is simply magnificent and the book is pure fun. You’ll find yourself reading it aloud over and over and over again. Written for kids 4-6 years old, this book is original in every sense of the word. If your child might like to meet a genial Row Bot, come on along for the ride. Sheree Fitch (Mabel Murple, Toes in My Nose), one of Canada’s most beloved and influential children’s authors, describes as “simply brilliant.” “The word play,” she says, “is magnificent.”

Canadian author and illustrator B.A. Knowles career path led her around the globe and back, with a suitcase full of stories to share. She now lives in Riverport, NS and draws inspiration and motivation from her husband and two young sons.

FUN BOOK“Clever and hilarious word play. A highly original and fun book.”— Kate Lum, Multi-award winning author of Princesses Are Not Just Pretty

ISBN: 978-1-77276-040-8Story and art by B.A. KnowlesPrice: $14.95

Natalie’s GlassesTo tell you the truth, and this is no word of a lie, the story of Natalie’s Glasses is about learning to see. But then again isn’t everything? Natalie Whitman is nine years old, in grade four, and attends Lunenburg Academy. Natalie’s dad and granddad went to the Lunenburg Academy; even her granddad’s dad and his granddad went there.

The Lunenburg Academy is the most beautiful school in the most beautiful town in the whole world. When you tell people the Lunenburg Academy is a school, sometimes they don’t believe you.

I don’t think I told you, but Natalie wears glasses. What is important to mention is that she loses her glasses and the funny thing is only then could she see. This is an epic children’s journey . . . a journey of discovery and belief in yourself. The spirit of Natalie Whitman triumphs in this battle with adults who just can’t see.

ISBN: 978-1-9269161-6-3Story and art by Steven RhudePrice: $19.95

Where The Rivers Meet

Strange, even deadly, encounters happen when young Tommy Caffrey is left alone with the Mi’kmaq tomahawk he found. Set in a mythical northern Cape Breton town, Where The Rivers Meet is a coming-of-age story told against the backdrop of religious and racial conflict that occurs when gold is discovered on Indian land.

Danny Gillis has written for magazines and newspapers for more than two decades. He is a respected author and editor. Where The Rivers Meet is a special book by a special talent and will firmly establish Gillis as a master storyteller and one of the most important and engaging voices to come out of the region in years.

MESMERIZING“Gillis introduces us to a cast of characters as original as they are familiar, as humorous as they are insightful. With an often mesmerizing frenzy of words and images, Gillis weaves geography and communities, the beauty and cruelty of youth, corporate exploitation and indigenous tragedy, into an unforgettable and extremely entertaining tale.”— Frank Macdonald, award winning author

ISNB: 978-1-77276-002-6Author: Danny GillisPrice: $19.95

You Might Be From Nova Scotia If …

HILARIOUS . . .“Michael de Adder is a very funny guy — and a very astute one. Not only are his cartoons hilarious; each of the ones in this book picks out a foible that every Nova Scotian will recognize and enjoy.”—Silver Donald Cameron, Nova Scotian author

Colour Nova Scotia

From one of Nova Scotia’smost colourful artists comes Colour Nova Scotia. With 70 pages of some of the most beautiful and brilliant Nova Scotia scenes ever gathered in one book, artist Julie Anne Babin presents you with the opportunity to transform these stunning images with your own colour choices. If you love Nova Scotia, you’ll love Colour Nova Scotia!

VISUAL ESSENCE“If you’re looking for the scenes of the Nova Scotia you know and love, and you want to add the unique colours of the province (the intense blue skies, the rich green forests, the snow, the sand, the sea, the blazing reds and golds of fall — in fact — all the colours represented in the Nova Scotia tartan) then this is the colouring book for you. Hats off to the talented artist, Julie Anne Babin, for capturing the province’s visual essence in this book and giving others the chance to complete the images in their own way.”— S.B. Borgersen, artist, poet, author

Little Tree By The Sea

On December 6, 1917, two tramp steamers, the Mont-Blanc and the Imo, collided in wartime Halifax Harbour. Steel grating on steel caused sparks to fly creating what became the largest man-made explosion of its time. More than 2000 people died (500 of those children) and 9,000 were injured. It left 6,000 people homeless and an additional 19,000 without adequate shelter. The blast destroyed or damaged 6630 buildings.

One of the most generous responses came from Boston and the state of Massachusetts. Within 48 hours it organized trains to carry 33 doctors, 79 nurses, and six representatives of relief agencies. In honour of this act of compassion and generosity, every year the province of Nova Scotia sends the City of Boston one of its most beautiful trees. The tree lighting usually takes place in November on the Boston Common. Traditionally, the Nova Scotia tree is always the first tree lit on the Common.

WARM AND VISUALLY APPEALING“The determined little tree may be the book’s hero, but Belle’s stunning illustrations – strongly reminiscent of Ludwig Bemelmans’s for the Madeline series – are its star. Gentle reds, greens, and ochres contained within hand-drawn black lines strike just the right chord. Her work is folksy without being cute, expressive but never overwrought.

“John’s text, likewise, is economical and evocative. ‘It wasn’t big or rich, but it was snug and pretty,’ he writes of Halifax a century ago, while the largest man-made explosion of all time is likened to ‘all of the thunder in the world [happening] at once.’ Warm and visually appealing, with just the right mix of history and fairy tale, The Little Tree by the Sea hits the mark in every way.”— Emily Donaldson, Quill & Quire


NATIONALBESTSELLER

ISBN: 978-1-77276-034-7Artist: Julie Anne BabinPrice: $14.95

ISBN: 978-1-77276-069-9Story by John DeMont; art by Belle DeMontPrice: $17.95


Five Crows Silver

Five Crows Silver is a riveting, taut crime drama that will keep you guessing to the last page. When young girls go missing throughout Nova Scotia, Liverpool RCMP Corporal Cliff Graham and special investigator Sergeant Greg Paris come to realize they are playing a game of cat and mouse. The question is who is the cat, and who is the mouse?

DISTURBING“With his strong command of language, excellent eye for detail, flair for the mystical, and unhesitating willingness to explore the dark side of human nature, this next installment of Vernon Oickle’s mystery series will delight, satisfy, and disturb fans of the genre.”— William Kowalski, award winning author


Where Evil Dwells: The Nova Scotia Anthology of Horror

From ghosts, monsters and legends to the macabre and fantastical, Where Evil Dwells: The Nova Scotia Anthology of Horror will frighten, intrigue and change the way you think about the supernatural. Come with us as these ghost chasers and investigators of the paranormal (and some of the best writers working today) take you on a wild ride to the extreme limits and beyond the realm of reality.

Contributing writers: Darren Greer, William Kowalski, Frank Macdonald, Darryl Walsh, Janice Landry, Steve Vernon, Christine Welldon, Laura Best, Danny Gillis, Bruce Nunn, Laurie Glenn Norris, Bruce Graham, A J B Johnston, Glenna Jenkins, Anna Braun Taylor, Vernon Oickle, Gabriella (Gab) Halasz and Sherry D. Ramsey.

FRIGHTENING“A delightfully frightening set of stories with some serious literary chops.”— Atlantic Books Today, Fall 2017ISBN: 978-1-77276-075-0

Editor: Vernon OicklePrice: $19.95

Red Coat Brigade

On a warm, beautiful sunny day in June 1782, the women and young children of the village of Chester come together to defend their still-fledgling settlement against the invading and much more well-armed Americans. Armed only with their cunning and imagination, this rag-tag group of settlers pushed back the marauding intruders without the loss of a single life. In this fictional account of those events, veteran author Vernon Oickle weaves facts and legend to tell a story that has become part of Nova Scotia’s heritage and folklore.

THRILLER“This is an historical thriller of the first order. It is a page turner . . . a book you simply won’t be able to put down.”— Robert Hirtle, journalist


Till Death Do Us Part – A screenplay

Marie MacDonald dutifully followed her husband to Washington from small town Maine. It was a move that should have transformed her young Congressman husband, but it was Marie who was transformed.

Forced to return to Maine after her husband’s brain aneurysm, something had indeed changed, and it wasn’t Maine. Keeping up appearances can sometimes last forever. Just not in this case.

ISBN: 978-1-927097-53-3 John MacIntyrePrice: $18.95

Poetic Inquiries of Reflection and Renewal

From migration, teaching, attending to the sick and dying, or navigating new relationships or identities, the poems in this collection are at once evocative and poignant and at times playful. This book offers insight into what is possible with the poetic voice.

This book can be read from beginning to end or by reading non-sequentially among the contributions. The editors of this collection have brought together a diverse array of authors who use poetry as research, and who explore many ways in which poetry can bring the reader into deeper understandings of experiences or issues.

Drs. Lynn Butler-Kisber, John J. Guiney Yallop, Mary Stewart, and Sean Wiebe are Canadian education scholars who employ poetic inquiry in their work. Since the inception of the International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry in 2007, they have been an integral part of the international poetic inquiry community. Each has a keen interest and commitment to education and the arts, social science research, and literacy learning.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-043-9Authors: Butler-Kisber/Guiney Yallop/Stewart/WiebePrice: $39.95

6 • 12 • 17 : The Halifax Explosion

On December 6, 1917, two tramp steamers, the Mont-Blanc and the Imo, collided in wartime Halifax Harbour, creating what became the largest man-made explosion of its time. More than 2000 people died, 9,000 were injured, 6,000 people were left homeless and an additional 19,000 were left without adequate shelter. In a combination of words and images (many never seen before), John Boileau delivers a breathtaking account of the magnitude of this event.

LIKE NEVER BEFORE“The Halifax Explosion of 1917 was the largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima. Such a disaster today would generate a worldwide storm of video coverage, but the actual photographic record is sparse. This handsome book helps us see this century-old catastrophe as never before.”— Robert MacNeil, author of the novel Burden of Desire ISBN: 978-1-77276-066-8

Author: John BoileauPrice: $22.95


Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia

Are you afraid of things that go bump in the night? Do you think someone is watching you even though no one is there? Do doors and windows open and close on their own? If you’ve answered yes to even one of these questions, then join veteran ghost story teller Vernon Oickle as he brings to life some of Nova Scotia’s most intriguing tales of suspense in this collection of ghost stories.

FRIGHTENING“With Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia, master storyteller Vernon Oickle treats us to another volume of frightening stories to keep the chill in our hearts even on the hottest of days. Oickle has been a significant chronicler of the long and rich Nova Scotia heritage of the supernatural and this volume is sure to be an important contribution to that tradition.”— Darryll Walsh, acclaimed ghost hunter and author


Red Sky at Night

“Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning; red sky at night, sailor’s delight.” Maritime tradition holds that such warnings be taken seriously. And with good reason; lives often hang in the balance. Sailors aren’t alone in seeing in the world a connectedness that is often lost in the modern world. In Atlantic Canada, thankfully such beliefs still play a role in everyday life. This is a collection of many of those age-old beliefs from the region’s best and most eclectic collector.


Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader

The Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader is filled cover to cover with interesting facts, statistics, and informative snippets about our province. Do you know when and where the first road was built in Nova Scotia? Or that the first movie ever filmed in Canada was filmed here? When the last public execution was held in Nova Scotia? Whether your interest is sports, politics, architecture, or people, you’ll find something new here.

GOLD MINE“How I wish the Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader had been around years ago when I was a new immigrant to Nova Scotia. It is a goldmine of information, with a ‘Wow, I didn’t know that’ on almost every page. This is the perfect volume to shed light on the province’s colourful and intriguing back story.”— Susan B. Borgensen, author of Light Cycle


Strange Nova Scotia

Strange Nova Scotia is a fun and, yes, STRANGE romp through this strange land. From Nova Scotia’s connection to why the White House is painted white, to the famed Shag Harbour UFO incident and the possible landing of Prince Henry Sinclair at Chedabucto Bay on June 2, 1398, this book will amuse and intrigue you on every page. From one of the province’s best-known folklorists and the wit of a budding young illustrator comes this instant classic. Welcome to Strange Nova Scotia.

ABSOLUTELY ENTERTAINING“Leave it to Vernon Oickle to turn over every single chunk of wave-splashed beach stone in Nova Scotia to unearth a treasure trove of wonderfully-told secrets and stories. Well-paced, eerie, funny and absolutely entertaining, Strange Nova Scotia is definitely worth picking up today!”— Steve Vernon, author of Maritime Murder

ISBN 978-1-927097-98-4Author: Vernon Oickle Illustrator: Julie Anne BabinPrice:$14.95

ISBN: 978-0-9784784-2-1Author: Allan LynchPrice: $13.95

What is the Book of Musts

In our Book of Musts series, we call upon some of the best writers in the country to scour their respective province and give us a list of “musts” — places to visit,things to see and experiences to be had. We have assembled them all in an easyto-use format that invites you to explore each of these unique places in Canada.

From chilling out on the Columbia Icefields, to munching on sweet potato fries at Dad-eos, to rappelling through Rat’s Nest cave, to line dancing at a free pancake breakfast or rocking out at the Labatt’s Blues Festival in Alberta. From kissing the cod to catching greasy pigs at the largest garden party in the world, dancing to Shanneyganock in the capital city and hiking Terra Nova in Newfoundlander and Labrador.

From the Cabot Trail in October to rafting the highest tides to drinking beer andsinging Barrett’s Privateers on the Halifax waterfront to looking in on Annapolis Royal, one of the most interesting townscapes in North America, this is the “must” list every Nova Scotian must have.From potters and painters in Breadalbane to a museum devoted exclusively toseaweed in Miminagash, open mic at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown to a sleep over at the West Point Lighthouse and the wonders of the Daylily farm in Belfast, every Islander “must” have this list. From fox hunting Victorian-style on the Prairies, to the crooked trees of Alticane, to sipping cappuccinos on Broadway in Saskatoon, or spa hopping and tunnel touring in Moose Jaw, this is the “must” list every Saskatchewanian must have.

Savouring a sunset on Chesterman Beach, browsing local fare at the Salt Spring Island Market or admiring the Chemainus Murals — it’s all here — the best beach on Hornby Island and the islands’ best place to stay: Vancouver Island Book of Musts is the ulti-mate guide to our 101 best places.

The Books of Musts series spans the country, from sea, to sea, to sea. We’ve alsorounded up expert residents from across each province to weigh in with their own “must” lists.


Beaches of Lunenburg-Queens

One of Nova Scotia’s great historians, J. Murray Beck, describes Nova Scotia as jutting out into the North Atlantic like some giant lobster-shaped pier. Indeed it is connected to mainland North America by a small isthmus only 24 km across. The province’s average width is only 128 km, and you are never more than 56 kilometers from the ocean.

The most distinguishing feature of the Nova Scotia landscape is the shoreline . . . all 7,579 kilometers of it. Every area of the province boasts beautiful beaches, and it is no surprise that each community thinks its beach or beaches are better than everywhere else.

ISBN: 978-1-927097-52-6 (pbk.) Author: Vernon OicklePrice: $12.95

Day Trips from Halifax

Day Trips From Halifax is packed with local eateries, hidden beaches, unexpected gems, and much, much more. It tells you where and when to go and what to do in an easy to understand format. You’ll rediscover favourite destinations and learn of places about which you have never heard.

PERFECT“A big reason why Halifax is one of the continent’s great small cities: it’s striking distance from a long list of fascinating day trips. Tattrie — with his clear eye and distinctive way with words — is the perfect guide.”— John DeMont, author and columnist

ISBN: 978-1-927097-44-1Author: Jon TattriePrice: $19.95

Cooking with Glo

Cooking with Glo is a return to a dab and a pinch, a dollop and a sprinkle. This is cooking learned at a mother’s apron strings; and her mother from her mother. McNeill believes that healthy cooking is social, convivial and accessible, and the recipes contained here are dispensed with a charm, wit and the sage wisdom pulled from a full life. She really is the Mrs. Beeton for our times.

TREASURES . . . “If anyone understands the extent to which recipes can be treasures, it’s Glo.” —Laura Calder, TV personality and cookbook author

ISBN: 978-1-927097-22-9Author: Glo McNeillPrice: $18.95

Welcome to My Kitchen

Joan McElman grew up on a farm, the youngest of 10 children in German/Russian household. By her teens she was working (with her sister-in-law) the logging camps of BC. She would go on to marry an airforce pilot, a job that would take her all around the country and world. Welcome to my Kitchen is grounded in her practical farm experience, but enriched by a lifetime spent cooking and studying food.

TRUE AND PASSIONATE “Joan’s collection of recipes are representative of a life in the kitchen . . . a life spent nourishing a family and entertaining friends. I love the huge variety, the clear and concise cooking instructions, and the approachability for both novice and veteran cooks. Congratulations Joan…you are a true and passionate cook and this book shows just how much food has united your family through the years, as it does so many others.”—Craig Flinn, Executive Chef/President of Chives Canadian Bistro and author of Out of New Nova Scotia Kitchens

ISBN: 978-1-927097-90-8Author: Joan McElmanPrice: $22.95

ISBN: 978-0-9784784-3-8 Authors: John MacIntyre and Martha Walls Price: $14.95






A HIT . . .“The Books of Everything are a big hit. This type of book is long overdue and Iwish I had thought of it first. There are thousands of interesting facts and stats.”— Janice Wells, travel writer

Flavours of Halifax: and Road Trips

For foodies or the occasional diner, Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips offers a window into the best food the city has to offer.

In Flavours of Halifax and Road Trips, the best of the region’s epicurean leaders take food lovers on a culinary journey through the city’s emerging hotspots. Quite simply, it is a celebration of the culinary scene in all its resplendent glory.

TOM MASON is an award-winning journalist with over 30 years experience. He is the former editor-in-chief of Atlantic Progress and a beat reporter for the Chronicle Herald. He has written for newspapers and magazines across the country, including Canadian Business, Canadian Geographic, Outdoor Canada, Saltscapes and many more.

HEIDI JIROTKA is a professional food photographer who has worked for Chapman’s Ice Cream and other national companies.

ISBN : 978-1-77276-117-7Text: Tom MasonPhotos: Heidi JirotkaPrice: $34.95


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

You Might Be From Newfoundland and Labrador If …

WONDERFUL“Nothing can compare to the rich and unique cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. From our dialect to our traditions to our weather, Mike has captured the essence of what it is to be from our province. Distinct, resilient and unapologetically proud of who we are and where we have come from, this wonderful collection will be sure to capture the hearts of all who read it.”— Danny Williams, former premier of Newfoundland and Labrador


Newfoundland and Labrador Outstanding Outhouse Reader

Do you know when the Vikings established their settlement at L’ase aux Meadows? Or that the only known case of Germans landing in North America during the Second World War was in Newfoundland? When was the last public execution held in Newfoundland and what was it like on execution day? From North America’s oldest city to the eastern point in North America, the Newfoundland and Labrador Outstanding Outhouse Reader is the book that should be in every Newfoundlander’s outhouse. If you love Newfoundland and Labrador (and we know you do), you simply must have the Newfoundland and Labrador Outstanding Outhouse Reader.

Vernon Oickle is an international award winning journalist, editor and writer with 33 years experience working in newspapers. He is the author of more than 28 books, including the Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader, Ghost Stories of Nova and bestselling series One Crow. He continues to reside in Liverpool, Nova Scotia where he was born and raised.


ISBN: 978-0-9810941-5-1Author: Janice WellsPrice: $13.95




100 Ways of Being in a Small Community

Lunenburg is a famous icon of Atlantic Canada. Images of its evocative streetscapes and its handsome architecture have graced innumerable Canadian publications. But with Learning Lunenburg, Brian Arnott has tried to capture the essence of the town that has become his late life hometown. He and his colleagues have devised a sort of urban lexicon, and they have used it here to bring to our attention the complex contemporary reality of this historic town — a reality that encompasses its spectacular appearance, but which also seeks to probe deeply beneath its handsome surface.

Brian Arnott, is a partner in Novita Interpares, Canada’s oldest Cultural Consultancy. He has written widely on cultural policy and is a specialist in several fields of Canadian industrial history. Brian is a founding director and past national president of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals. He has been a recipient of Canada Council awards both as a writer and as a designer. He lives in Old Town, Lunenburg, with his partner Leslie Wright with whom he also shares stewardship of two unique commercial ventures — Luvly In Lunenburg and The Lunenburg Makery.

“A well written book that provides a portrait of an exceptional small town. ‘Learning Lunenburg’ will be inspiration for anyone interested in better understanding the meaning of community.”— Rankin MacSween, President and CEO New Dawn Enterprises Ltd., Sydney, NS

ISBN: 978-1-927097-96-0Author: Brian ArnottPrice: $18.95

For The Record

Former Senator Wilfred Moore has been part of the political and cultural fabric of Nova Scotia and Canada for the best part of 50 years. From Halifax alderman and deputy mayor, chair of the Halifax Metro Center and chair, too, of the Bluenose II Preservation Trust, to ultimately Senator representing Nova Scotia. One of Senator Moore’s great pleasures was reading into the public record of Canada the small and large acts of ordinary and extraordinary Nova Scotians. For The Record provides a two-decade tribute to the people and province of Nova Scotia.

FASCINATING“For The Record gives fascinating insight into Senator Moore’s eclectic interests, especially people, some noted, some anonymous, all worthy of recognition. You must read this collection.” — Chief Justice Joseph P. Kennedy, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

ISBN: 978-1-77276-104-7 Author: Senator Wilfred P. MoorePrice: $19.95

Eva and Me

How radically lives can be altered by sudden twists of fate, by luck, by backroom politics in a darkened corridor in Beijing. Such is life. Such is the story of Eva and Me. From an orphanage in Guongdong, South China and the 13,000 kilometer journey to a remote fishing village on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, this is just one story in what was the largest exodus of children from a single country in the history of mankind. This is the story of Eva and Me.

ISBN: 978-1-927097-40-3Authors: Eva MacIntyre and John MacIntyrePrice: $12.95


Road to the NHLFrom Sidney Crosby and Brad Marchand to Paul MacLean, Al MacInnis and Brad Rich-ards, these are the stories of 25 Maritmers and their road to the NHL. It is an exclusive club, and they tell an incredible story of sacrifice, intestinal fortitude and belief in one’s self. This is the Road to the NHL.

PERFECT . . .“Crafted beautifully and researched thoroughly. Croucher has captured a crucial piece of hockey with a master touch. These players owe him a debt of gratitude for telling their stories perfectly.” — Paul Hollingsworth-TSN

ISBN: 978-1-927097-12-0Author: Philip CroucherPrice: $16.95

CANADA

You Might Be From Canada If …

You Might Be From Canada If ... is a delightful, illustrated romp through this country as it celebrates its 150th birthday. Michael de Adder delivers his unique take on this one-of-a-kind country, tickling the funny bone on every page. As de Adder proves, Canadians are proud of who they are and like nothing better than a good laugh, often at themselves. Michael has won the American Association for Editorial Cartooning Golden Spike award and has been nominated for a Reuben and a National Newspaper Award. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing and painting from Mount Allison University. de Adder’s cartoons are syndicated across North America, making him one of the most widely read cartoonists in Canada.

BRILLIANT “Most of my career I’ve tried to answer the question ‘What is a Canadian?’ I’ve done interviews, focus groups, polls and panels but have always been left wondering. Not anymore. Michael de Adder has all the real answers and they are brilliantly funny to boot.”— Peter Mansbridge, former host CBC’s The National

ISBN: 978-1-77276-063-7 Author/illustrator: Michael de Adder Price: $19.95

NATIONALBESTSELLER

You Might Be From The Great White North If …

You Might Be From The Great White North If … is a delightful, illustrated romp through the Great White North. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the north, John Henderson delivers his unique take on this extraordinary place, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Henderson proves, the North is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh. Despite being raised in Newfoundland, John Henderson is an entrenched Northerner. He is the cartoonist of record for the Yellowkniker. He also toons for News North, Inuvik Drum and Deh Cho Drum.

IRREVERENT“John Henderson is an irreverent, inked jester poking his penned sceptre at the powerful and letting everyone know that even in the North the emperor wears no clothes. Readers of Yellowknifer, News/North and Inuvik Drum who turn to his cartoon each week will love this book ... it’s a must-have!”— Mike W. Bryant, Managing Editor, Northern News Services

ISBN: 978-1-77276-091-0 Author/illustrator: John HendersonPrice: $19.95

Canadian Forces

From soldiers on the ground, sailors on the seas, and fliers in the air, this is a history of those men and women our country has placed in harm’s way.

From Siberia to Somalia, the Yukon to Yugoslavia, Korea, the Congo, the Middle East, Cyprus, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the Canadian soldier has risked life and limb for reasons and causes that Canada and Canadians believe to be right.

Canadian Armed Forces: A Salute spotlights some of our oft-forgotten history and individuals . . . the Canadian who won a Victoria Cross during the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Canadians who were involved in what was probably the last Cavalry charge, the Devil’s Brigade that signaled the formation of the first Special Forces unit, and the D-Day Dodgers without whom D-Day in France may have been as much a fiasco as the Dieppe landings.

This is a book that chronicles the humble heroism and often unacknowledged bravery that are a part of the Canadian soldier’s story. The book captures the tragedy and the comedy that are part of daily life in the Canadian military. This is an unabashed salute.

ISBN: 978-1-9269160-9-5Author: Art MontaguePrice: $19.95

ISBN: 978-0-9738063-7-3 Author: Jim Hynes Price: $14.95






A HIT . . .“The Books of Everything are a big hit. This type of book is long overdue and Iwish I had thought of it first. There are thousands of interesting facts and stats.”— Janice Wells, travel writer

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You Might Be From Texas If …

You Might Be From Texas If ... is a delightful, illustrated romp through this one-of-a kind place. Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Nick Anderson delivers his unique take on America’s most unique state, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Anderson proves, this is a state that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.

Nick Anderson won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005. He also earned the SPJ’s Sigma Delta Chi award in 2000, the 1999 Fischetti Award, and first-place honors for editorial cartooning in the Best of Gannett Awards in 1996, 1997 and 1999. In 1989, he won the Charles M. Schulz Award for best college cartoonist. Anderson’s cartoons have been published in Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune and other papers.

LAUGH OUT LOUD “You’re definitely from Texas if you can see yourself in Nick Anderson’s wonderful cartoons and still laugh at who we are and where we come from. This book should be given to every new immigrant to our state so they’ll know what they’re in for.”— Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize winning author, screenwriter, playwright

ISBN: 978-1-77276-006-4 Author/illustrator: Nick Anderson Price: $19.95

INTERNATIONAL

You Might Be From Minnesota If …

You Might Be From Minnesota If … is a delightful, illustrated romp through the State of Minnesota. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the US, Kirk Anderson delivers his unique take on America’s most unique state, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Anderson proves, Minnesota is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.

Kirk Anderson’s award-winning cartoons have been seen regularly in the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Minneapolis Star Tribune. His cartoons have been reprinted in The New York Times, The Onion, Washington Post, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Forbes.com. Kirk has also illustrated magazine and book covers, and contributed animation to documentary films. His work has been chosen for exhibitions from the Warhol Museum to the Middle East.

ISBN: 978-1-77276-130-6Author: Kirk AndersonPrice: $19.95Pub date: SeptemberRights held: WorldSize: 8 x 9 /softcover; 120 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9784874-9-0Author: Nancy GriffinPrice: $14.95

ISBN: 978-0-9810941-8-2Authors: Jan Matthews, Kate Dohman, Amanda Fretheim Gates, Kristal Leebrick and Ruth Weleczki

ISBN: 978-0-9810941-0-6Author: Tim LehnertPrice: $14.95

So what’s in our 101 Series?

The writers and editors at 101 believe that a place is revealed through the accumulation of detail. It is revealed one fact at a time. You find it in variations in weather and climate, pride in favourite sons and daughters, the local food lingo, and in how people earn a living and amuse themselves.

We’ve made it our job to unearth and marshal those facts so that taken together they reveal a portrait. 101 books are not about restaurant and hotel prices or museum openings. They are books about places. They are books about what makes them tick.

From Popham Colony and Massachusetts outpost to statehood and lumber capital of the world, to profiles of the mighty lobster, the Maine Moose, Stephen King, the Wyeth clan, Fly Rod Crosby, and Baxter’s great gift, no book is more comprehensive than Maine 101.

In Minnesota 101 you’ll find everything from the wooly mammoth to French exploration, British rule and the post-Revolution government, to snow, snow and more snow, SPAM and Betty Crocker and profiles of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garrison Keillor, and the Farmer-Labor party, no book is more comprehensive. No book is more fun.

In Rhode Island 101, we discover that beginning as an unpromising collection of outcasts, malcontents, squatters, and dissenters, followed by a century and a half of internal dissension and external hostility, Rhode Island emerged as a special place.

WITTY …“This witty, fun book is packed with . . . information that you usually can only get from locals. If you’re from Maine, or from away, you’ll enjoy this book.”— The Working Waterfront

ENTERTAINING …“The pages practically turn themselves and contain some of the most entertaining tidbits of Minnesota trivia ever gathered between two book covers. It is a fascinating treasure trove.”— Eddie Pelkey, Moose Lake Star Gazette

ISBN: 978-0-9810941-7-5 Author: Tim Lehnert Price: $14.95


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