Informational works

  • Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

    Creator

    Edmonston, Phil

    Iny, George

    Abstract

    A Globe and Mail bestseller! • “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying. After almost fifty years and two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston has a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association. The 2018 Lemon-Aid features comprehensive reviews of the best and worst vehicles sold since 2007.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • 149 Paintings You Really Need to See in North America (So You Can Ignore the Others)

    Creator

    Porter, Julian

    Grant, Stephen

    Abstract

    Tour North America’s greatest museums and galleries in the company of two incomparable guides. This lively companion highlights the essential paintings, by some of the world’s greatest painters, from Giotto to Picasso, on display in North American museums and galleries. Julian Porter has had a life-long passion for art. He worked for seven years as a student tour guide in Europe and since has conducted countless gallery tours in Europe and North America.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Now You Know Canada 150 Years of Fascinating Facts

    Creator

    Lennox, Doug

    Abstract

    A National Bestseller! A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages, you’ll learn the answers to questions like: Where did the word Canuck come from? How did an aristocratic French girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? What famous explorer played hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada’s Parliament?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • The Ontario Craft Beer Guide Second Edition

    Creator

    LeBlanc, Robin

    St. John, Jordan

    Abstract

    With nearly one hundred new breweries, this second edition of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide is an indispensable field guide to the province’s beer. The explosion of craft beer variety in North America has created a climate of amazing quality and bewildering options for beer drinkers. Choosing a drink in that landscape can be intimidating, but in The Ontario Craft Beer Guide beer lovers have a concise and expertly curated guide to over one thousand offerings, with simple tasting notes, ratings, and brewery biographies. Let noted experts Jordan St.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2017

    Creator

    Edmonston, Phil

    Iny, George

    Abstract

    “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, invites another driver to come aboard. After forty-six years and almost two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston is joined by a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • The Ontario Craft Beer Guide

    Creator

    LeBlanc, Robin

    St. John, Jordan

    Abstract

    Forget wine tours! This is the comprehensive guide to Ontario’s craft-beer revival and the brewers behind it. The renaissance of craft beer that has swept North America over the past thirty years has transformed the Ontario landscape, leaving over two hundred breweries, both great and humble, dotting the province. The diversity of craft beers we now enjoy is unprecedented in history and dazzling to behold. For the growing number of people who find their interest piqued, the sheer selection of brews can be intimidating.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Now You Know Absolutely Everything Absolutely every Now You Know book in a single ebook

    Creator

    Lennox, Doug

    Wight, Catriona

    Abstract

    This bundle presents Doug Lennox’s popular trivia book series in its entirety. These books will provide years and years of fun, with countless questions to be asked and tons of knowledge to be learned. The books cover general trivia but also such topics as sports (baseball, hockey, football, golf, soccer, among others), Christmas and the Bible, disasters and harsh weather, royal figures, crime and criminology, important people in Canada’s history, and so much more!

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Now You Know — The Big Books Bundle Now You Know Big Book of Answers / Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2

    Creator

    Lennox, Doug

    Abstract

    Presenting two books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. They are a treasure trove of his favourite trivia culled from previous Now You Know books, answering such brain-teasers as: Why is an evil adversary called a "villain"? Why is football played on a "gridiron" and a leg injury called a "charley horse"? Why is a decorated parade vehicle called a "float"? Why is the rubber around a car wheel called a "tire"? Why are sailors known as "tars"? Why is confetti thrown at a wedding?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Now You Know — Heroes, Villains, and Visionaries Now You Know Pirates / Now You Know Royalty / Now You Know Canada's Heroes / Now You Know The Bible

    Creator

    Lennox, Doug

    Abstract

    Presenting four books in the popular and exhaustive trivia series. In these Doug Lennox’s brain-teasers focus on famous figures, both real and mythological, dealing with kings and queens, villains, Canada’s heroes, and dastardly pirates. Questions answered include: What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? What royal family in the world today has ruled the longest? How did Tom Longboat astound the world in 1907? What caused Moses to break the tablets of the Ten Commandments? and hundreds more.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified