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  • A Passion for Justice How 'Vinegar Jim' McRuer Became Canada's Greatest Law Reformer
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    This richly detailed biography illustrates how a determined Canadian seeking justice created an enduring legacy.

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  • Canadian Performing Arts Bundle Emma Albani / John Grierson / Mary Pickford
    Author:

    Labrèche-Larouche, Michelle

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    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    ,

    Evans, Gary

    Summary:

    Presenting three titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada's history.

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  • Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 21–30 Louis Riel / James Wilson Morrice / Vilhjalmur Stefansson / Robertson Davies / James Douglas / William C. Van Horne / George Simpson / Tom Thomson / Simon Girty / Mary Pickford
    Author:

    Ferguson, Julie H.

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    Henighan, Tom

    ,

    Maes, Nicholas

    ,

    Larsen, Wayne

    ,

    Stewart, Sharon

    ,

    Knowles, Valerie

    ,

    Lahey, D.T.

    ,

    Butts, Edward

    ,

    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    Summary:

    Presenting ten titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history.

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  • Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 31–35 Harriet Tubman / Laura Secord / Joey Smallwood / Prince Edward, Duke of Kent / John A. Macdonald
    Author:

    Sadlier, Rosemary

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    Tidridge, Nathan

    ,

    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    ,

    Argyle, Ray

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    Martin, Ged

    ,

    Grant, J.J.

    Summary:

    Presenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history.

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  • Solitary Courage Mona Winberg and the Triumph Over Disability
    Author:

    Winberg, Mona

    ,

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    Solitary Courage is the story of a mother's tough-love determination, her severely disabled daughter's astonishing triumphs, and a documentary record of the political battles, organizatio

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  • Quest Biography 35-Book Bundle Marshall McLuhan, Nellie McClung, René Lévesque and Many More
    Author:

    Fitzgerald, Judith

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    Labrèche-Larouche, Michelle

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    Braid, Kate

    ,

    Rigelhof, T.F.

    ,

    Plante, Raymond

    ,

    Slade, Arthur

    ,

    Wilson, John

    ,

    Bridge, Kathryn

    ,

    Stewart, Roderick

    ,

    Stewart, Sharon

    ,

    Macpherson, Margaret

    ,

    Goodall, Lian

    ,

    Paulin, Marguerite

    ,

    Legaré, Francine

    ,

    Evans, Gary

    ,

    Cowley, Deborah

    ,

    Shardlow, Tom

    ,

    Kirk, Heather

    ,

    Cimon, Anne

    ,

    Vanasse, André

    ,

    Larsen, Wayne

    ,

    Henighan, Tom

    ,

    Maes, Nicholas

    ,

    Ferguson, Julie H.

    ,

    Knowles, Valerie

    ,

    Lahey, D.T.

    ,

    Butts, Edward

    ,

    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    ,

    Sadlier, Rosemary

    ,

    Argyle, Ray

    ,

    Tidridge, Nathan

    ,

    Martin, Ged

    Summary:

    This special bundle contains the first thirty-five books in the Quest Biography series, which profiles the lives of Canadians who have had a profound effect on their country and the world.

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  • Local Library, Global Passport The Evolution of a Carnegie Library
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    Limited time offer.

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  • Foreign Voices in the House A Century of Addresses to Canada's Parliament by World Leaders
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    The Hill Times: Best Books of 2017 Unique views from John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Indira Gandhi, and dozens of other world leaders reveal Canada and Canadians through their eyes.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Discursive works, Political science

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  • Forcing Choice The Risky Reward of Referendums
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    The Hill Times: Best Books of 2017 What happens when crucial public issues are decided the people themselves?

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Political science

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  • A Man and His Words
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    Robert Boyer was a consummate Canadian, whose long career can be measured by words.

    Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Canadian nonfiction

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  • Mary Pickford Canada's Silent Siren, America's Sweetheart
    Author:

    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    Summary:

    Mary Pickford’s ambition, passion, innate talent, and savvy business acumen sent her career into the stratosphere and set the blueprint for the modern movie star.

    Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Canadian nonfiction, Film, television and performing arts

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  • Local Library, Global Passport The Evolution of a Carnegie Library
    Author:

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    Limited time offer.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography

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  • Growing Up Ivy
    Author:

    Leavey, Peggy Dymond

    Summary:

    Commended for the 2011 Best Books for Kids and Teens Living in grim Depression-era Toronto with her actress mother, Frannie, Ivy Chalmers has never met her father.

    Genre: Canadian fiction, Juvenile fiction

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  • Solitary Courage Mona Winberg and the Triumph over Disability
    Author:

    Winberg, Mona

    ,

    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    Solitary Courage is the story of a mother’s tough-love determination, her severely disabled daughter’s astonishing triumphs, and a documentary record of the political battles, organizational confli

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  • Citizenship and Democracy A Case for Proportional Representation
    Author:

    Leonen, Nick

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    Boyer, J. Patrick

    Summary:

    This book is part of the Towards the New Millennium Series, featuring the works of thoughtful Canadians who are profoundly interested in the future of Canada and the world.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Political science

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