Born in Manitoba of Icelandic parents, Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1879-1962) became one of Canada’s most famous and controversial Arctic explorers. After graduate studies in anthropology at Harvard...
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Author: Henighan, TomSummary:
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Author: Russell, CraigSummary:
When avalanching glaciers thrust a massive Antarctic ice sheet into the open ocean, the captain of an atomic submarine must risk his vessel to rescue the survivors of a smashed polar research...
Genre: Canadian fiction, Young adult fiction -
Author: Cone, MarlaSummary:
Traditionally thought of as the last great unspoiled territory on Earth, the Arctic is in reality home to some of the most contaminated people and animals on the planet. Awarded a major grant to...
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Author: Initiates, ThreeSummary:
The Kybalion is divided into seven principles, which are axioms and insights similar to those found in the Book of Proverbs. The principles include mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity,...
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Author: Mezrich, Ben.Summary:
A rollicking, character-driven narrative by New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich, pulling back the curtain on the biggest business story of our time. BREAKING TWITTER takes readers inside...
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Author: Henry, EmilySummary:
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Original, sparkling bright, and layered with feeling..."—Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game A romance writer who no longer believes in...
Genre: Romance fiction -
Author: Henry, EmilySummary:
FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION AND BOOK LOVERS ! A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a...
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Author: Tannahill, JordanSummary:
One year after the suicide of their teenage son Joel, Debora and Michael Shaun-Hastings sit down to dinner with their son's bully and his parents. Closure is on the menu, but accusations are...
Genre: Canadian drama -
Author: Boitani, Luigi, Musiani, Marco, Paquet, Paul C.Summary:
The grey wolf is one of the world's most polarizing and charismatic species. Respected, adored, or held in awe by many as an icon of wilderness, wolves have also sparked fear and hatred when they...
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Author: Zumas, LeniSummary:
One question. What is a woman for? In this ferociously imaginative novel, abortion is once again illegal in America, in-vitro fertilization is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights of...
Genre: Dystopian fiction -
Author: Hayes, DrewSummary:
Titan was one of the nation's most loved and respected Heroes, until an infidelity scandal tore his image and family apart. After decades spent out of the limelight, Owen Daniels has decided...
Genre: Action and adventure fiction -
Author: Scott, BryanSummary:
Somewhere between North Dakota and Nunavut sits a curious land with a coastline patrolled by polar bears, highways lined with monuments to household produce and dinner plates drenched in a gluey...
Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Illustrated works -
Author: Ali, RahamanSummary:
More words have been written about Muhammad Ali than almost anyone else. He was, without doubt, the world's most-loved sportsman. At the height of his celebrity, he was the most famous person...
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Author: Kenney, GerardSummary:
In the barren lands of Canada far north of the Arctic circle, summers are quick and cool, mere short interruptions in the true business of the polar regions, winter. Winters there can be dangerous...
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Author: Pirk, WendySummary:
From strange behaviour to interesting prey-vs.-predator relationships to fantastical creatures, the animal world is full of fascinating facts about our furry, feathered and scaly friends: * The...
Genre: Pets and animals, Canadian nonfiction