This historical biography—based on the life of British Columbia pioneer John Muir—tells the amazing story of a family from Scotland who came out to Canada in the late 1840s to work as "consignee"...
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Author: Ashby, DarylSummary:
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Author: John, EltonSummary:
In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman , to becoming a...
Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Music -
Author: Galbraith, J. William, Johnston Governor General of Canada, David, Stewartby, DeborahSummary:
Soldier, spy, politician, bestselling thriller writer, and governor general of Canada — John Buchan was a man of many seasons and talents. An accomplished Scottish journalist, soldier, head of...
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Author: Wong, DavidSummary:
It's a drug that promises an out-of-body experience with each hit--users can drift across time and dimensions. But some who come back are no longer human. Suddenly a silent, otherworldly...
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Author: Larocque, Jean-Claude, Sauvé, DenisSummary:
En 1912, le gouvernement de l’Ontario adopte le Règlement 17 qui proscrit l’enseignement en français dans les écoles de la province. Cent ans plus tard, grâce à un mystérieux coffret que lui lègue...
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Author: Krensky, StephenSummary:
In 1778, ten-year-old Johnny Adams and his father make a dangerous mid-winter voyage from Massachusetts to Paris in hopes of gaining support for the colonies during the American Revolution.
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Author: Labrèche-Larouche, Michelle, Leavey, Peggy Dymond, Evans, GarySummary:
Presenting three titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada's history. In these books we explore the lives of some Canadian pioneers in the world of performing...
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Author: McDonell, JohnSummary:
The republication of the memoirs of Colonel John McDonell of Scottas (1728-1810) will be welcomed by Highlanders the world over. Neither romantic novel nor learned history can conjure up for us so...
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Author: Dutil, Patrice, Hall, Roger, Martin, GedSummary:
This special 2-book bundle contains a number of perspectives on a man who was arguably Canada’s most famous political leader, a figure of legendary proportions in the history of Canada’s birth and...
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Word for word unabridged recording of The Gospel According to St. John, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding.
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Author: Clough, AyeshaSummary:
"Howdy, je m'appelle John Ware" raconte la vie du plus célèbre cowboy noir du Canada. Pour enfants de 7 à 10 ans. Malgré son expérience de l'esclavage, de la guerre civile et des...
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Author: Lennon, JohnSummary:
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A unique audio portrait of musical legend John Lennon.
John Lennon was a world-famous and influential singer/...
Genre: Discursive works, Music -
Author: Noonan, PeggySummary:
During his nearly three decades of service, Pope John Paul II became the most recognized person in the world. He upheld many of the traditional values of the Catholic Church while also showing his...
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Author: Dallek, RobertSummary:
"Robert Dallek's masterful John F. Kennedy : an unfinished life was a number one national bestseller, and it remains the most widely read one-volume biography of the 35th president. Now...
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Author: Lynes, JeanetteSummary:
In this new collection, Jeanette Lynes turns her attention to the life and work of John Clare (1793-1864), the renowned poet of the countryside and one of England's greatest working-class bards....
Genre: Poetry