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A study of British-Indian policy in North America from the time of the American Revolution to the end of the War of 1812.Author: Robert S. AllenPublisher: Dundurn PressPublication Date: Aug 08,...

Step into the picturesque village of Unionville, a small town of vintage shops and neighbourhoods that look as though they had tumbled out the past. Historic Unionville introduces readers to the...

Historical Distillates examines the history of the Chemistry Department at the University of Toronto, describing important events and triumphs through the years.Author: Adrian G. BrookPublisher:...

Author: Mike CommitoPublisher: Dundurn PressPublication Date: Oct 26, 2021Number of Pages: 416 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1459748441ISBN-13: 9781459748446

Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan requires a leap of faith every year, girding against inevitable disappointment. Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto tells what that's like, how it got to be that way, and...

This book explores the web of human relationships that developed in Upper Canada following the American Revolution in the years leading up to the War of 1812 and during the conflict that raged for...

Set in 2008, Hostile Seas is a personal account of life on board Canadian naval ship HMCS Ville de Qu?bec as the crew attempts to escort pirate-menaced cargo ships carrying World Food Programme aid...

Executives, politicians, and entrepreneurs are increasingly being evaluated by how well they speak. In todays communication-saturated age, the ability to address others effectively has become...

Can a 12-year-old make a difference for animals? After moving to a rural town, Robin is depressed. But after saving her pregnant dog from a frozen lake, she begins rescuing wild animals. Soon she's...

Hurricane Hazel battered southern Ontario in 1954, leaving thousands homeless, millions in property damage, and, worst of all, 81 people dead. On the 50th anniversary of the storm, Jim Gifford has...

This novel follows the story of a warrior named Mahingan and his family as they live the traditional Algonquin way of life long before Europeans arrived in North America. Hunting and warfare are...

When he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2007, Mischa Weisz had all he needed to face the fight of his life. This inspiring memoir documents how its possible to thrive even in the...

"A tender, beautifully written essay collection that is about so much more than parenting a child with a disability." - Erin Pepler, author of Send Me Into The Woods AloneA raw and intimate portrait...

The students of the Vancouver International Ballet Academy are back for their third semester. Will they be able to handle the new ballet Coppelia and its lead role, summer school acceptances and...

This book captures the spirit of the best of times a magical era that can be captured only in memory and photographs.Author: Mike FileyPublisher: Dundurn PressPublication Date: Oct 01, 1996Number of...

I Saw It Too! is the first collection of stories told by kids to document their UFO sightings. These accounts are real cases of UFOs theyve seen or alien creatures theyve encountered that were...

Jayce Loewen is used to taking care of herself and her little sister while their mom works two jobs to support them. But when her mother gets cancer, Jayce decides she can't go it alone, and sets out...

Being totally scared of the ocean is no big deal when it means being on TV with the boy of your dreams ? right? Hannah Smart is the happiest she's ever been. She's doing great in school, she's got...

The Arctic became part of Canada in 1880 when it was transferred from Britain. How the transfer came about and what Canada did with its new territory is described. The book focuses on the ten marine...

Since 9/11, Canada has been on the front lines of a New World Order that few understand. And in today's world, secret intelligence is not just the first line of defence -- it may be the only one...

Take a journey through Hamilton?s past by way of the houses, heritage museums, and historic sites. Learn about founders, families, wars, and politics through tours of the grounds and houses and a...

Intrepid Warriors takes a look at a number of Canadas finest military commanders and leaders, offering insights into different leadership approaches, and reinforcing the importance of strong military...

Journalist Alexandra Shimo flew to the remote Northern Ontario reserve of Kashechewan, hoping to document its deplorable living conditions. Instead, she was faced with the dark side of Canadian...

This quirky ode to a quirky land is a humorous nostalgia trip and a fun Canadian history lesson couched in a hipster quiz book. If you?ve ever wondered Why is the inuksuk more revered than Wheelchair...

The story of one of the most dramatic and important battles in the Second World War?s Pacific theatre is expertly related and explained by a leading historian, with detailed illustrations and...

Without J.P. Bickell, Toronto wouldn't have the Maple Leafs. A self-made man who left a giant mark on Canada, Bickell was also an industrial giant, a wartime leader, and a philanthropist - a man...

Jak Loren is a typical boy with the usual problems that a blended family presents. When Jak goes to the ravine near his home in Brantford to get away from a bully, he discovers the ravine has a long...

Jake doesn't really believe a giant's hand was found in a field near his grandfather's farm, but when Jake begins noticing giant flies buzzing around and Grandpa says the basement is off-limits, he...

The international bestselling story of the Whiteoaks, the unforgettable southern Ontario family who live in a red-brick house called Jalna.Author: Mazo de la RochePublisher: Dundurn PressPublication...

James Douglas tells the story of the son of a Scottish plantation owner and a mixed-race woman who would become governor of the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. Before Vancouver...