The third and final detective tale in this gritty series of vintage mysteriesoriginally published in 1953once again follows the hard-drinking yet hardworking private eye, Russell Teed, through the cro
Austrian aristocrat Franz Loebek lands in Canada penniless, having lost everything in the violent upheavals brought by the Second World War. In Montreal he finds the Old World sophistication of London
Seventy-year-old Nathan Gelder's recent stroke has done little to appease the obsessive dreams and memories of his parents?both of whom died in the Holocaust?that haunt him relentlessly. While he rema
“It’s been a long time now, nearly two years since we met at that party.” “Yeah,” Tessie said bitterly, “and nearly five years since I was a clever little girl who thought she’d found a way to make a
In poetry that strikes a delicate balance between candour and lament, Mockingbird tracks the aftershocks of a failed marriage through a variety of self-portraits. Derek Webster’s speakers itemize thei
Fixing its gaze on writers as they are seldom seen, this anthology of photographs and accompanying stories provides an intriguing exploration into the personal and professional lives of various artist
Edited by Gabeba Baderoon, Kate Clanchy, Carolyn Forché, Amanda Jernigan, Anthony Lawrence, Niyi Osundare, Jennifer Rahim, K. Satchidanandan, Michael Schmidt, Bruce Taylor.The Global Poetry Anthology
Acknowledging how today’s wine sales and consumption are far outpacing those of beer and spirits, this examination addresses questions commonly asked by the novice and experienced oenophile alike. Usi
Montreal natives eagerly share their favorite restaurants in this compact insider's guide to cheap, exotic meals. Full-page reviews of 90 restaurants are listed by cuisine and neighborhood, with detai
Examining 11 world cities and concentrating on the intersection of nature and society in the urban environment, this book offers insight intohow people have tried and often failed to connect wi
Providing day-by-day instructions for?novice winemakers, this guide takes the guesswork out of using kits and concentrates for producing high-quality wine at home. Covering everything the hobbyist vin
Presented in its original pocketbook format, this entertaining account documents the 1950s nightlife of Canada’s second largest city. Based on the original chronicle from the era, this overview’s spir
A novel celebrating America’s vibrant 20th century. When Gabriel Rivages recounts the life of Olympic gold medalist and silver-screen heart-throb Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984), he brings to life a
A disturbing tale of identity and deception set in 1950s Toronto. That Rafe Jonason’s life didn’t end when he smashed up his car was something of a miracle; on that everyone agreed. However, the d
Poems that reawaken the reader’s sense of wonder. In Stranger, Nyla Matuk’s provocative, unabashedly sensual voice leads us to revelations about how our lives are increasingly disembodied by socia
Taking its inspiration from Melville’s famous line ?If man will strike, strike through the mask!”, Based on Actual Events punches through the surface of visible things, grabbing wild at the drifting a
Drawing from contemporary and traditional texts and music, this is a moving and uplifting guide to commemorating Yom Hashoah?Holocaust Remembrance Day. Enabling the growing audience of individuals, fa
