Barabas is a lonely fisherman. Every morning he goes out to sea on his small fishing boat, throws his net in the water and hopes to bring some fish home, where no one is waiting for him. His meager ca
After years of struggle to maintain its independence, the idyllic walled city of Aahimsa, a community of girls and women dedicated to making a life of peace free of the brutality of the Outsiders, and
Put Your Hand in My Hand is the lyrical story of the relationship between one of Canada's most beloved singer-songwriters and his daughter, a talented musical artist. Biographer Harvey Sawler paints a
Silly, funny and outrageous, Toes in My Nose is the book that launched Sheree Fitch's career as Canada's premier nonsense poet.The twenty-fifth-anniversary edition is now available in paperback, with
Ever wonder where clouds come from? Or how meteorologists predict the weather? This new book, starring YouTube celebrity Frankie MacDonald and written by Sarah Sawler, shares stories from Frankie's ea
From fiddleheads to spruce tips, wild food can be adventurous and fun--with the right guide. In Eating Wild in Eastern Canada, award-winning author and conservationist Jamie Simpson (Journeys through
East Coast Crafted features behind-the-scenes profiles of each of Atlantic Canada's nearly 70 breweries and brewpubs, an ideal read for beer tourists and local champions of Canada's fastest-growing cr
How do bedbugs get into your home? Why are some gray squirrels black? Does goldenrod cause hay fever?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to
The final chaotic season of Codco had just wrapped when Mary Walsh sat down at a Toronto bistro with George Anthony, then creative head of CBC TV's arts programming. She'd been thinking about a news-b
In this well-researched, compact guidebook, author and historian David Rollinson identifies and explores many of the historic sites and cultural artifacts that record this era. Included are over 70 si
Playful words lead you into this beautiful children's book and invite you to celebrate our gifts, our weaknesses, our differences and our sameness. Fitch displays her wit and mastery of words in quick
Set in the fictional town of Paddy's Arm, Newfoundland, Alice Walsh's debut mystery novel is at once harrowing and homey, equal parts police procedural and diner gossip. When Claire and Bram&#
Did you know that the schooner When and If was built for US General George Patton? Or that the barque Europa is over one hundred years old? Tall ships are steeped in mystery and romance, and this yea
Explosion in Halifax Harbour, 1917 includes a detailed account of the event, chronicling many remarkable human tragedies, rescue and relief efforts, attempts to place blame for the collision, and the
In his uniquely straightforward and accessible style, Political insider Graham Steele pulls back the curtain on our political system and gives readers a look inside. A lawyer, analyst, former Nova Sco
Author Steve Vernon has covered every corner of the province in search of the spooky, bizarre, and unexplained. Featuring addresses and GPS coordinates, this guide to Nova Scotian haunts maps out the
The First World War is raging, and anti-German prejudice is rampant. Maddie and Will Schroeder are mourning the loss of their father, but their German heritage doesn't merit much sympathy.On the morni
It's 1943. Enman and Una Greene are newly married. Enman brings Una to his childhood home in rural Barrein, Nova Scotia, where he hopes they will stay. Una is restless and feeling increasingly trapped
Travel back in time with this magical tune that takes readers to Halifax in the 1950s. This dreamy and whimsical story visits Point Pleasant Park, the Halifax Public Gardens, Citadel Hill and other hi
It's 1773, and twelve-year-old Dougal Cameron and his family are set to sail away from their Scotland home forever on the brigantine Hector.When tragedy strikes, the family decides to make the trip wi
When Emily and her family move back to Nova Scotia from Calgary, it is a return to the coastal landscape that already haunts her—and the waters where her father died. She meets her neighbour Linda, a
The newest book in the popular Baby Steps series, Time for Bed is a fun and simple step-by-step bedtime story for babies and toddlers. From bath time to story time, this book guides families through a
Maud Lewis 1, 2, 3 is a wonderful first counting book and introduction to the joy-filled art of famous folk painter Maud Lewis. Even the youngest babies will be drawn to the bright colors and bold for
If I had an old house on the East Coast I would fall in love at first sight. It would grab me by the heart, and not let go.With introspection and deep appreciation for the East Coast, this inspiration
It's Halloween, and Amayah doesn't have a costume to wear to school. She dressed as a ghost for the last three years in a row, witches are overdone, and fairies are not her style. She wants to be some
These Good Hands), brings her finely honed voice to 12 new stories about shifting concepts of Nova Scotian identity. Writing with empathy, humour, and linguistic precision, Bruneau follows characters
Uniacke House, Acacia Grove, Winckworth, Saint's Rest, Spruce Tree Cottage. Ever wonder how Nova Scotia houses got their names? Named houses have a certain essence and vitality about them. Historic Ho
The Finest Tree) shares the inherent warmth of the chilly season in a uniquely Atlantic Canadian way—with grit, good humour, and moving sentimentality. Winter: Atlantic Canadian Stories brings v
The celebrated holiday song from multitalented and multiple-award-winning roots musician David Myles is now available as a book. Young David writes letters to Santa every year, requesting a banjo, but
When baby reaches about twelve months of age, pointing becomes a powerful way to communicate. Let's Point! features photos of curious and wonder-filled babies pointing at the many interesting things a
Not all dreams have happy endings. Sailing in Circles, Goin' Somewhere is the funny, bittersweet memoir of a Prince Edward Island man who, over seven years, builds a classic 1930s wooden sailboat and,
A murder, a missing body, and a sensational trial that shocked the community. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son. He was about to start classes at Dalhousie's medical school. “There's times for wha
Surviving the Halifax Explosion is one thing, but how do Lucy Caines and her wayward husband, Harry, a couple who lose everything to the event's horrors, make peace with their grief? Rebuilding on the
Did you know that pirates once sailed the seas around Atlantic Canada? Pirates might seem like fun in the movies, but back in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, being a pirate was very serious
Fourteen-year-old Caleb wakes up on the sandy shore of the mysterious Sable Island. He's lost everything, including his parents and his brother. Caleb was rescued by a member of the island's lifesavin
Uprooted, longing for love and to feel somehow situated, Willa Jackson flees life as a military wife when she meets Hugh, the lighthouse keeper on McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour. The object of her f
