Canadian nonfiction

  • The Voyageur Canadian History 2-Book Bundle The Refugee / The Letters and Journals of Simon Fraser, 1806-1808

    Creator

    Lamb, W. Kaye

    Drew, Benjamin

    Clarke, George E.

    Abstract

    Voyageur Classics is a series that issues special new versions of Canadian classics, with added material and special introductions. In this bundle we find two classic works of Canadian historical writing. During three extraordinary years, 1805-1808, Simon Fraser undertook the third major expedition across North America, culminating in his famous journey down the river in British Columbia that now bears his name. Fraser’s exploratory efforts helped lead to Canada’s boundary later being declared at the 49th parallel. In this new volume, librarian and archivist W.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • The Voyageur Canadian Essays & Criticism 2-Book Bundle Selected Writings, A.J.M. Smith / The Kindred of the Wild

    Creator

    Smith, A.J.M.

    Gnarowski, Michael

    Roberts, Charles G. D.

    Polk, James

    Abstract

    Voyageur Classics is a series of new versions of Canadian classics, with added material and special introductions. In this bundle we find two classic works of the art of the Canadian essay. Charles G.D. Roberts was a distinguished writer of his time who published more than forty volumes of poetry, romance fiction, and nature writing – making him one of the most popular writers of his time.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Toronto Neighbourhoods 7-Book Bundle A City in the Making / Unbuilt Toronto / Unbuilt Toronto 2 / Leaside / Opportunity Road / Willowdale / The Yonge Street Story, 1793-1860

    Creator

    Osbaldeston, Mark

    Berchem, F.R. (Hamish)

    Armstrong, Frederick H.

    Kennedy, Scott

    Pitfield, Jane

    Abstract

    The Toronto Neighbourhoods bundle presents a collection of titles that provide fascinating insight into the history and development of Canada’s largest and most diverse city. Beginning with histories of Canada’s longest street and the early days of what was once called York (The Yonge Street Story, 1793-1860; A City in the Making; Opportunity Road), the titles in the bundle go on to examine the development of particular unique neighbourhoods that help give the city its character (Willowdale, Leaside).

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Touch Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization

    Creator

    Maffin, Tod

    Blevis, Mark

    Abstract

    In today’s technology-led pursuit of efficiency, we’ve removed the humanity from business. Here’s how to correct that. For better or worse, digital business has fundamentally changed how organizations hire staff, market their services, and connect with stakeholders. The problem is, in an effort to use technology to connect with people more effectively, we have lost the humanity - that critical person-to-person connection - that is the engine of commerce: Hiring is done by automated keyword searches. Offices have regressed to sterile, highly controlled environments.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Tomes of Terror Haunted Bookstores and Libraries

    Creator

    Leslie, Mark

    Abstract

    A supernatural tour of bookstores and libraries around the world, focusing on the ghost stories from haunted locations. Throughout history, books have inspired, informed, entertained, and enriched us. They have also kept us up through the night, thrilled us, and lured into their endless depths. Tomes of Terror is a celebration and an eerie look at the siren call of literature and the unexplained and fascinating stories associated with bookish locations around the world.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Oakville's Flower The History of HMCS Oakville

    Creator

    Livingston, Sean E.

    Abstract

    The story of HMCS Oakville, a corvette that fought U-boats in WWII and remains a hero to its hometown in Oakville, Ontario. This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS Oakville, a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Irresponsible Government The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada

    Creator

    Rathgeber, Brent

    Coyne, Andrew

    Abstract

    2015 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize — Shortlisted, Non-Fiction In Irresponsible Government, former MP Brent Rathgeber takes Parliament to task for its failure to hold the government to account. Irresponsible Government examines the current state of Canadian democracy in contrast to the founding principles of responsible government established by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867. The book examines the failure of modern elected representatives to perform their constitutionally mandated duty to hold the prime minister and his cabinet to account.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Pain From Suffering to Feeling Better

    Creator

    Rivard, Marie-Josée

    Gingras, Denis

    Shir, Yoram

    Sandilands, Barbara

    Abstract

    Explains the science behind pain and the practical steps sufferers can take to treat pain and restore hope. Pain strikes all of us, but it becomes a recurring or constant condition for one in five people. For millions young and old, it is a difficult, day-to-day reality, and many sufferers have been left feeling more frustrated and helpless than ever, despite medical advances. Pain is a guide to understanding and treating all kinds of pain, and helping sufferers maintain hope for a normal life.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Meeting Place of the Dead A True Haunting

    Creator

    Palmisano, Richard

    Abstract

    Paranormal investigator Richard Palmisano tells of a haunting rooted in century-old crime, and the most terrifying malicious spirits he has ever encountered. Come with us as we investigate a place that has so many spirits it is impossible to even hazard a count. A place that seems warm and inviting, but this is only an illusion — a ghostly trap to lure you in. On this journey we discover hidden secrets, violent ghosts who find enjoyment in attacking the living, and entities that disguise themselves as children.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified
  • Food Junkies The Truth About Food Addiction

    Creator

    Tarman, Vera

    Werdell, Philip

    Abstract

    A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients’ stories of recovery. Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia: Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspectives of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors. What exactly is food addiction? Is it possible to draw a hard line between indulging cravings for “comfort food” and engaging in substance abuse?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Not specified