Crafted by two masters of inspirational fiction--Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn--and combining the engaging historical settings, rich characterization, and heartwarming messages quintessential to both authors, The Meeting Place is another timeless story for you to cherish. Set along the rugged coastline of 18 century Canada in what was then called ...
Coming Of Age is about college as students really know it and often love it. To write this remarkable account, Michael Moffatt did what anthropologists usually do in more distant cultures: he lived among the natives. His findings are sometimes disturbing, potentially controversial, but somehow very believable.
Sydney Henderson has survived a horrific childhood, educated himself, and now lives peacefully in a little shack among neighbors who are suspicious of him. When he marries the beautiful Elly Brown, a resentful neighbor falsely accuses him of murder and child abuse.
This is the story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the influence their summer home on Campobello Island had upon them. It is a personal history that examines the Roosevelts' background and traditions and explores their public trials, tragedies, and triumphs, as well as the frustrations and disappointments of their private lives. Campobello ...
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go - they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series ...
The award-winning author of "Mercy Among Children" takes readers on an unforgettable journey to the famed Miramichi River, where he casts light on the magical allure of fly-fishing.
Take a journey of discovery to the unsung places on the globe from Texas to Transylvania with the maverick travel editor of the "Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel."
In his major new novel, Richards explores the dying days of the lumber industry in the mid-20th century. This is a transfixing love story of betrayal, envy, and sexual jealousy, as well as a devastating portrait of a pre-mechanized time, and a brilliant commemoration of the passing of a world.
From Anne of Green Gables to Ashley MacIsaac, from the Cape Breton Highlands to the Bay of Fundy, the Maritimes offer a rich variety of culture and history. This book, written by the author of "Simple Pleasures from Our Maritine Kitchens," celebrates these eastern Canadian provinces and their people. Illustrations throughout.
The newest addition to Arsenal's bestselling series of urban city guides reveals the little-known charms of Montreal, Canada's original megalopolis. A fun-filled resource for visitors and locals alike, its ten sections are packed with notorious scandals, strange-but-true anecdotes, and indiscreet facts.
Travel writer and Canada expert Andrew Hempstead offers unique insight into this historic seaside corner of North America, from swimming in the warm waters of Northumberland Strait to exploring bustling downtown Moncton and its lively nightclubs. Hempstead also includes unique trip strategies that connect with travelers' specific interests and ...
"Off Limits" is the first examination of the Rutgers group, artists who came together on the Rutgers University, New Brunswick, campus during the 1950s and revolutionized art practices and pedagogy. Based on interviews with artists, critics and dealers from the period, the book connects the initiation of major trends such as Happenings, Pop Art ...
David Adams Richards' Governor General's Award-winning novel is a powerful tale of resignation and struggle, fierce loyalties and compassion. This book is the first in Richards' acclaimed Miramichi trilogy. Set in a small mill town in northern New Brunswick, it draws us into the lives of a community of people who live there, including: Joe Walsh, ...
Make the most of your trip to the Canadian Maritimes Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Offer many attractions: the Bay of Fundy, Cape Breton Island, Avonlea, and much more. But how do you make sure that you see everything worth seeing? Relax! With this friendly guide in hand, you'll always know what to do next. Discover: down ...
This work offers easy to use maps and detailed descriptions covering camping, golfing, hiking, world-class festivals, beaches, wineries and gardens. Nova Scotia is home to wild beaches, coastal scenery, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world, and a rich heritage and colorful culture that leave their mark on the memories of visitors. ...
For sailors and powerboaters of the northeastern American coast, this 12th edition has been overhauled and refitted. The authors have visted and re-evaluated all the harbours and provide information of tides, geography, birds and sea conditions.
This new edition of the Nova Scotia Colourguide provides locally contributed, up-to-date information about this premier destination. Chapters on cultural attractions highlight Nova Scotia's music, quality arts and crafts, innovative fine dining and historically-rich museums. Each section has been fully revised and updated, with new colour ...
The tragic story of the Acadians has been immortalised in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's narrative poem Evangeline. Much of the poet's account was fictional, but in Evangeline and the Acadians, Robert Tallant tells with drama and sympathy what actually happened to the ill-fated French colonists of Acadia. In 1755, the English drove the Acadians from ...
This is a comprehensive first-edition guide to Canada's most rugged, historical, charming region. It includes tailored itineraries and themed walking tours. It contains Getting Started chapter for holiday planning at your fingertips. It provides quick-reference Directory, Transportation and Health chapters that help you find important information ...
Bobby Bonaduce is 40 years old when he contracts multiple sclerosis and has to end his career. He goes home to Canada and enrolls in the college where his long-neglected son is a student, hoping to play on the same hockey team. As a student, he meets a cast of characters that includes his estranged wife's new lover.
Mobil Travel Guides feature in-depth profiles of the best lodgings, restaurants, sights and attractions that each easily drivable region has to offer. Comprehensive and easy to use, each Regional Travel Guide is full of exciting new tours and loaded with maps.
Covering the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and the Coast of New Brunswick this is a definitive guide to cruising some of the most spectacular--but treacherous--waters of the New England coast. This new edition of the classic includes information on weather, tides, geography, and sea conditions, as well as appendixes on pump-out stations, ...
The important and long-standing economic, social, and kinship ties between the United States and Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island were profoundly shaken by the Civil War. In this engaging and accessible account, Greg Marquis explores the shadow cast on the Maritimes and its people by America's bloodiest conflict. "In Armageddon ...
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