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John A. Macdonald
Dundurn 2013; US$ 19.99Shocked by Canada's 1837 rebellions, John A. Macdonald sought to build alliances to avoid future conflicts. Thanks to financial worries and an alcohol problem, he almost quit politics in 1864. The challenge of building Confederation harnessed his skills, and in 1867 he became the country's first prime minister. more...
The Chinese Community in Toronto
Dundurn 2013; US$ 9.99The Chinese community's development in Toronto faced many hurdles: decades of anti-Chinese public opinion, bolstered by the media, politicians, and discriminatory policies. Life was harsh for the early Chinese. This community is now an integral part of the city's diverse social fabric. more...
The Wages of Relief
Athabasca University Press and Canadian Committee on Labour History 2013; US$ 29.95The Wages of Relief examines the Depression experiences of three municipal governments?Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg?and the individuals and families who relied on them for unemployment relief through the 1930s. more...
The History of Montreal
Baraka Books 2013; US$ 15.99This book tells the fascinating story of Montreal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montreal has become, this account describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that have driven the city?s development, shedding light... more...
Rewriting Marpole
Canadian Museum of Civilization 2013; US$ 55.00The most up-to-date prehistoric culture study of a key area on the Canadian northwest coast. more...
Man Proposes, God Disposes
Athabasca University Press 2013; US$ 29.95A crystal clear evocation of another time and place and a compelling meditation on hope and loss. more...
A Brief Time in Heaven
Dundurn 2013; US$ 29.99Incredible wildlife, harrowing brushes with danger, spectacular scenery, fabulous fishing, and the rigours of camping with small children are highlighted in adventures drawn from more than a dozen years of exploring Ontario's northwestern wilderness. more...
Postcolonial Yearning
Palgrave Macmillan 2013; US$ 45.00Anglophone postcolonial studies has been characterized by its secular nature. Yet as the first generation of scholars grapples with mortality, a yearning for spiritual meaning is emerging in many texts. This study synthesizes the sacred language used in these texts with critical theory in order to create a holistic frame for interpretive analysis.... more...
Immigrants in Regional Labour Markets of Host Nations
Springer 2013; US$ 39.95This book is the first to present a detailed analysis of economic integration of immigrants in smaller areas of their host nations. It uses Atlantic Canada as a case in point and uses unpublished data based on several databases of Statistics Canada and Citizenship and Immigration, Canada. It identifies best policy practices that can also be used in... more...









