Skip to main content
Home

NNELS Upgrade

Menu
  • English
  • Français

User menu

  • Log in

Search the NNELS collection:

Main menu

  • Home
  • Tutorials
  • Info for Libraries
  • Grant Projects
  • News
  • About

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Search Results

Search Results

Displaying 1 - 15 of 41
  • Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 11–20 William Lyon Mackenzie King / René Lévesque / Samuel de Champlain / John Grierson / Lucille Teasdale / Maurice Duplessis / David Thompson / Mazo de la Roche / Susanna Moodie / Gabrielle Roy
    Author:

    Goodall, Lian

    ,

    Paulin, Marguerite

    ,

    Legaré, Francine

    ,

    Evans, Gary

    ,

    Cowley, Deborah

    ,

    Shardlow, Tom

    ,

    Kirk, Heather

    ,

    Cimon, Anne

    ,

    Vanasse, André

    Summary:

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

    Genre:

    Available Formats:

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

    Fitzgerald, Judith

    ,

    Labrèche-Larouche, Michelle

    ,

    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.

    Genre:

    Available Formats:

  • Canadian Literary Bundle Susanna Moodie / Gabrielle Roy / Robertson Davies / Mazo de la Roche
    Author:

    Maes, Nicholas

    ,

    Kirk, Heather

    ,

    Cimon, Anne

    ,

    Vanasse, André

    Summary:

    Presenting four titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. In these books we explore Canada’s literary heritage.

    Genre:

    Available Formats:

  • The Mazo de la Roche Story 2-Book Bundle Ringing the Changes / Mazo de la Roche
    Author:

    de la Roche, Mazo

    ,

    Kirk, Heather

    Summary:

    Mazo de la Roche, author of the acclaimed Jalna series, is revealed in the writings of two luminaries on the subject: author Heather Kirk, and Mazo herself.

    Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Canadian nonfiction, Social science

    Available Formats:

  • Shadow Warriors / Les Guerriers de l'Ombre The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command / Le Commandement des Forces d’Opérations Spéciales du Canada
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    Summary:

    An unprecedented introduction to the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. On February 1, 2016, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) celebrated its tenth anniversary.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography

    Available Formats:

  • Canadian Forces in Afghanistan 3-Book Bundle No Easy Task / No Ordinary Men / No Lack of Courage
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    ,

    Spencer, Emily

    Summary:

    Canadian Forces, including Special Operations Forces, have played an outsize role in the conflict in Afghanistan, often under a cloak of secrecy. For the first time, Col.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography

    Available Formats:

  • Mazo de la Roche
    Author:

    Kirk, Heather

    Summary:

    In 1927, Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when she won a $10,000 prize from the American magazine Atlantic Monthly for her novel Jalna.

    Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Canadian nonfiction

    Available Formats:

  • No Easy Task Fighting in Afghanistan
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    ,

    Spencer, Emily

    Summary:

    This collection of essays explores how fighting in the rugged, hostile lands of Afghanistan is no easy task. Afghanistan has long been considered the graveyard of empires.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Essays, Social science

    Available Formats:

  • Fortune Favours the Brave Tales of Courage and Tenacity in Canadian Military History
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    ,

    Dallaire, Romeo

    Summary:

    Many Canadians see the role their country’s military plays in Afghanistan as an anomaly. However, this assumption is far from the truth. As U.S.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography, True adventure stories

    Available Formats:

  • Men of Steel Canadian Paratroopers in Normandy, 1944
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    Summary:

    Take a trip back in time to the chaos and destruction of the greatest invasion in military history, viewed through the lens of Canadian paratroopers.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography, True adventure stories

    Available Formats:

  • Perspectives on the Canadian Way of War Serving the National Interest
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    Summary:

    Contrary to popular opinion, this nation has always consciously and consistently utilized military force to further its security, as well as its economic and political well-being.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Essays, Political science

    Available Formats:

  • Casting Light on the Shadows Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    ,

    Balasevicius, Tony

    Summary:

    Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada’s military capability.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography, Political science

    Available Formats:

  • Chefs Guerriers Perspectives concernant les militaires canadiens de haut niveau
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    ,

    Harris, Stephen

    Summary:

    Ce sont les hommes qui ont dirigé notre nation en temps de guerre et en temps de paix.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, French language materials, Political science

    Available Formats:

  • Establishing a Legacy The History of the Royal Canadian Regiment 1883-1953
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    Summary:

    Regimental histories are a virtual window to a nation. They provide insight into a country’s culture, values, and martial spirit.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography

    Available Formats:

  • Intrepid Warriors Perspectives on Canadian Military Leaders
    Author:

    Horn, Bernd

    Summary:

    Command and leadership are very personal endeavours.

    Genre: Canadian nonfiction, History and geography

    Available Formats:

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • next ›
  • last »

Not finding what you're looking for?

Request a title

Or request a different format.

Filters

Reset filters

Access Restrictions

  • Requires Login (41)

Creator

  • Grey, Andrew (94)
  • Lane, Amy (59)
  • Calmes, Mary (54)
  • Johnstone, William W. (53)
  • McCall Smith, Alexander (53)
  • Harris, Charlaine (42)
  • Carr, Robyn (39)
  • Schraff, Anne (39)
  • de la Roche, Mazo (38)
  • Patterson, James (38)
  • Allfrey, Ellah Wakatama (36)
  • Lennox, Doug (32)
  • Miller, Linda Lael (32)
  • Downie, Mary Alice (30)
  • Errington, Elizabeth Jane (30)
  • Greenwood, Kerry (30)
  • Robertson, Barbara (30)
  • Filey, Mike (29)
  • Peterson, Tracie (29)
  • CARTLAND, Barbara (28)
  • STEEL, Danielle (28)
  • Tachna, Ariel (28)
  • Esrock, Robin (27)
  • Fluke, Joanne (27)
  • Sandford, John (27)
  • Perry, Anne (26)
  • Delany, Vicki (25)
  • Cotton, Ralph W. (23)
  • Ellis, Deborah (23)
  • Gutman, Dan. (23)
  • Jacobs, Anna (23)
  • LaHaye, Tim F. (23)
  • Albert, Susan Wittig (22)
  • Jenkins, Jerry B. (22)
  • Kikuchi, Hideyuki (22)
  • Simpson, John (22)
  • Steel, Danielle (22)
  • Feehan, Christine (21)
  • Gabaldon, Diana (21)
  • Havill, Steven F. (21)
  • Marchwell, D. W. (21)
  • Pierce, Tamora (21)
  • Regan, Patrick (21)
  • Shakespeare, William (21)
  • Laine, Susan (20)
  • Levinson, Jay Conrad (20)
  • Porter, Julian (20)
  • Tracy, Brian (20)
  • Braun, Lilian Jackson (19)
  • (-) Horn, Bernd (29)

Genre

  • Canadian nonfiction
  • History and geography
  • Biographies and autobiographies
  • French language materials
  • Political science
  • Canadian fiction
  • Essays
  • Social science
  • True adventure stories
  • Young adult fiction
  • Instructional and educational works
  • Juvenile nonfiction
  • Political fiction
  • Young adult nonfiction

File Format

Literary Format

  • Drama (38)
  • Unknown (3)

Certified Accessible By

Accessibility Tags

  • Heading navigation
  • Table of contents navigation
  • Customizable display
  • Described images
  • No accessibility information available
  • ​Print page numbers
  • Described math
  • Read aloud

Main menu

  • Home
  • Tutorials
  • Info for Libraries
  • Grant Projects
  • News
  • About

Questions about NNELS? Contact us!

Email: support@nnels.ca

Phone: 1-888-848-9250

Hours: 9 to 4 Pacific Time, Monday to Friday

Follow us: Bluesky, Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin

Subscribe to our newsletter.

Four blue figures are waving, two adults and two children, with the text living wage employer

Accessible Books Consortium logo, an open book with A, B, and C in text and braille Daisy logo, two blue swoops above and below the word DAISY The European Digital Reading Lab logo, a blue circle with EDRLab in the middle