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Indian School Days
“This is an excellent look at the way assimilationist education really worked. Beautifully written, it manages to capture the subculture of student life that existed below the surface of institutional affairs; the world of the school boys—their wants, desires, and fears that school authorities never knew about or understood—is effectively recreated.â€Robert Trennert, Arizona State University “The…
Read MoreTHE MANITOUS: The Spiritual World Of The Ojibway
“An extraordinary glimpse into a rich and meaningful mythology”Kirkus HarperCollins US/95Key Porter CAN/95Minnesota Historical Society Press/Reissue 2001 THE MANITOUS: The Spiritual World Of The Ojibway A major work, this is the first discussion by a Native scholar of the mysteries represented by manitous, totems, weendigoes and other spirits in Ojibway belief. The Ojibway or Chippewa…
Read MoreCRAZY DAVE
“This story…is absolutely riveting, partly because of the wonderful oral nature of Johnston’s writing here, and partly because it is told from a native point of view.”The Globe and Mail “As Dave McLeod and his family struggle in the constant battle of assimilation, of maintaining a unique culture, of finding work outside the reserve, with…
Read MoreSpoiled Rotten
Praise for Spoiled Rotten: “Spoiled Rotten is Light summer fare that also makes one salivate with all its talk of food… fun and full of drama.”–Halifax Chronicle Herald Dundurn World Rights/ Spring 2012 Spoiled Rotten Leggy, sexy Liz Walker is the owner Walker’s Way, a funky hip restaurant and a breeding ground for young, soon-to-be famous chefs.…
Read MoreFinger Food
Praise for Spoiled Rotten: “Liz Walker, [is] a lively and believable character… and grabs your attention. She’s a gem.†The Star Phoenix “Jackman’s entertaining debut, centered on a cozy Toronto bistro, is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the restaurant business.†Publisher’s Weekly “Spoiled Rotten is Light summer fare that also makes one salivate with…
Read MorePENELOPE’S WAY
“This book is a great read: a compact narrative with a wide-ranging story and metamagical themes that allow small incursions of another world into this one… Penelope’s Way moves along at quite a clip with its layered stories and curious characters; although it was most satisfying, I found it ended far too soon. So I’ll read it…
Read MoreDreaming in a Digital World
Praise for Dreaming in a Digital World “This book was enjoyable and had a lot going for it. It felt modern and yet dated at the same time, showing the vast distance between the period when computers were new, and huge, and a 486 was top of the line and today, when we take this all…
Read MoreA Memoir of Friendship
“The letters between these two women are poignant and understated in their unflinching honesty. . . . a significant achievement and a landmark bookâ€Globe and Mail “[A] dialogue of grace and generosity…It is also surprisingly gripping, propelled by suspenseâ€Quill & Quire Penguin Canada 2007 A Memoir of Friendship A thirty year dialogue on love and…
Read MoreThe Ice Maiden
Blanche Howard’s previous works include The Manipulator, which won the Canadian Booksellers’ Award, Penelope’s Way, and A Celibate Season which she co-wrote with Carol Shields and Dreaming in a Digital World. Her book A Memoir of Friendship: The Letters Between Blanche Howard and Carol Shields (Penguin Canada) was released in 2007 to wide acclaim. Praise for Blanche Howard: “Penelope’s Way moves along at…
Read MoreThe Spy Within
“Hoffman possesses a solid command of his material and conveys the secretive nature of espionage agencies with a novelist’s panache.” Kirkus “The hunt is electrifying…Hoffman’s knowledge of the espionage business [is] shared with us in vivid…
Read MoreAl Qaeda Declares War
Tod Hoffman, author of four books, was an officer with The Canadian Security Intelligence Service for eight years. His most recent book is The Spy Within: Larry Chin and China’s Penetration of the CIA. He lives in Montreal. Praise for Al Qaeda Declares War: “Hoffman, a former Canadian intelligence officer, presents a successful, suggestive, and significantly overlooked…
Read MoreShock Therapy
Edward Shorter, American-born, who earned his PhD at Harvard is a renowned scholar and author. His plethora of books include the classic work A History of Women’s Bodies (Basic), A History of Psychiatry from the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac (Wiley) a new works, The Historical Dictionary of Psychiatry (Oxford University Press), and Written In The Flesh: The…
Read MorePharmageddon
Praise for Pharmageddon: “Neuropharmacologist David Healy’s exposé of the pharmaceutical industry’s control of modern medicine is a chilling, essential read.” MacClean’s Magazine(Named a bestnon-fiction book of 2012) “This meticulously documented book makes extraordinary claims with far-reaching intellectual and practical ramifications. It is the most powerful critique of the contemporary medical-industrial complex that I know.â€Andrew T. Scull, author…
Read MoreThe Perilous Journey of Gavin the Great
Borealis 2010 “The lessons about friendship and leadership are immediately transferable to audiences both young and old.” –Western News The Perilous Journey of Gavin the Great After a devastating flood destroys Earthwood, Gavin, a young raccoon and Ra-in-waiting, finds himself marooned in a desolate landscape with his two brothers. They set out to find food…
Read MoreVital Secrets
Simon & Schuster Can/US 2011 Vital Secrets A Marc Edwards Mystery “Puts entertaining round flesh on history’s bones.â€Joan Barfoot The adventures of dashing British army officer Marc Edwards were hailed in his first two outings. “This witty combination of mystery and history is enormous fun,†wrote Isabel Huggan. “A most satisfying mystery,†wrote Maureen Jennings.…
Read MoreSolemn Vows
“A lively, witty and frequently shrewd portrayal of life before Ontario or Canada existed…that puts entertaining round flesh on history’s bones.â€Joan Barfoot “Gutteridge has a fine ear for Victorian voices, a keen eye for style and gets the characters just right.â€Margaret Cannon Simon & Schuster 2011 Solemn Vows A Marc Edwards Mystery Solemn Vows opens with…
Read MoreTurncoat
Don Gutteridge, acclaimed poet and novelist, has completed 12 novels in this landmark series starring the dashing Marc Edwards. They will appeal to fans of Patrick O’Brian or Bernard Cornwell. “Don Gutteridge has taken up his quill and written a riveting yarn of 1830s Upper Canada, steeped in conspiracy and political intrigue. Gutteridge is not only master of…
Read MoreDon Gutteridge
Don Gutteridge, acclaimed poet and novelist, has completed 12 novels in this landmark series starring the dashing Marc Edwards. They will appeal to fans of Patrick O’Brian orBernard Cornwell. “Don Gutteridge has taken up his quill and written a riveting yarn of 1830s Upper Canada, steeped in conspiracy and political intrigue. Gutteridge is not only master of…
Read MoreDon Gutteridge
Don Gutteridge, acclaimed poet and novelist, has completed 12 novels in this landmark series starring the dashing Marc Edwards. They will appeal to fans of Patrick O’Brian orBernard Cornwell. “Praise to Don Gutteridge for bringing so skilfully to life this important piece of our past: the long, hard struggle for responsible government” -Saskatoon Star Phoenix Don Gutteridge…
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Michael Decter and Francesca Grosso
Navigating Canada’s Health Care
Michael B. Decter is a Harvard trained economist with over two decades of experience as a senior manager. He is a leading Canadian expert on health systems, with a wealth of international experience. In 2004, Michael was awarded The Order of Canada. Francesca Grosso is a principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc. where she provides counsel to public…
Read MoreYou Made Me Love You
“Goodman…is a witty, energetic storyteller.â€Montreal Gazette “In this novel, the stuff of life happens.â€The Globe and Mail “You Made Me Love You is about the need for love and approval in all of us. It’s a wonderful novel, full of humour, wisdom, and hope. Ms. Goodman has a wonderful ear for dialogue and a sharp eye…
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