The first St. John's taxi stand started up in the early-20th Century and greatly expanded prior to the Second World War. There are now almost four hundred taxis operating within the city limits. The Other Side of Midnight: Taxi Cab...
Anecdotes
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Author:Heffernan, MikeSummary: - Author:Buzzi, AldoSummary:
"The writer who never talks about eating, about appetite, hunger, food, about cooks and meals, arouses my suspicion, as though some vital element were missing in him." Scholarly, playful, idiosyncratic, and witty, Aldo Buzzi...
- Author:Coutts, IanSummary:
The perfect keg. Filled with perfect beer. A symphony of flavors in the mouth. The right blend of sweet and bitter. The fluid in that keg represents a year’s work. Actually brewing it took a few weeks. But to make it truly the perfect...
- Author:O'Connell, BrianSummary:
The Personals reveals how classified ads are not just a few commercial lines of text in print or online - they can be a treasure trove of fascinating human stories; stories of love, loss, loneliness, redemption and hope. Some people do...
- Author:Charleson, SusannahSummary:
This uniquely personal, moving, and inspiring journey delves into the rapidly emerging world of psychiatric service dogs, as Susannah Charleson works as an evaluator in shelters, plucking unwanted dogs, training them for service, and...
- Author:Morgan, Hilarie BurtonSummary:
The beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal Weapon, Hilarie Burton, tells the inspiring story of leaving Hollywood for a radically different kind of life in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean...
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Hello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-sized bursts of advice meet quirky illustrations in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-up we all wanted to be as a kid. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a...
- Author:Heath, Christine, Carpenos, LoriSummary:
The Secret of Love is a compilation of amazing stories from couples whose relationships improved or completely turned around just by being pointed within, toward their true nature. These couples began to see how they were contributing...
- Author:Xenakis, StefanosSummary:
Over the course of 100 stories, Stefanos Xenakis shares the transformative outlook through which he has found purpose and meaning in life's everyday moments. From rising early to sharing generously and laughing readily, Xenakis...
- Author:Trudeau, MargaretSummary:
In this candid and engaging book, Margaret Trudeau, author of the #1 bestselling memoir Changing My Mind, offers women an inspirational and practical approach to creating a healthy, happy, secure and satisfying future life. From dating...
- Author:Poundstone, PaulaSummary:
Is there a secret to happiness' Beloved comedian Paula Poundstone conducts a series of "thoroughly scientific" experiments to find out, offering herself up as a guinea pig and recording her data for the benefit of all humankind. Armed...
- Author:Unwin, PeterSummary:
Immortalized in words and song, the symbol of the great, untreaded Wilderness, the shores surrounding Lake Superior rustle with stories of gregarious legend, unlikely heroes, quiet sorrow, and unmatched feats of bravery and adventure....
- Author:Myers, RobSummary:
Why did the woman swallow the toothbrush? Was it an accident? Why was the brush end not facing down? Join Dr. Myers in his quest for unusual case studies as he unravels medical mysteries.
- Author:Woodcock, Donald L.Summary:
From a secluded cottage on Vancouver Island, Woodcock wrote for newspapers and magazines all across the country, winning various awards. This is a collection of his nature writing which has appeared in Reader's Digest, Outdoor Canada,...
- Author:Carr, Emily, Switzer, Ann-LeeSummary:
Once available and appreciated only by researchers, these stories remained buried in the British Columbia Archives until 2007. Finally, readers are given a new glimpse into Emily Carr's life with this collection.. Carr began to write...
- Author:Ritland, MichaelSummary:
As a SEAL during a combat deployment in Iraq, Mike Ritland saw a military working dog in action and instantly knew he'd found his true calling. Ritland started his own company training and supplying dogs for the SEAL teams, U.S....
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Here it is: the quintessential collection of notable quotes for all occasions. Grouped together in weird categories as only Uncle John could do, you'll find quotes about farts, firsts, dogs, Canada, male chauvinist pigs, colors, TV...
- Author:Smedman, LisaSummary:
A compilation of 12 cover stories first presented in the pages of the "Vancouver Courier" in 2006-2007. Packed with historic photos, maps and illustrations, Vancouver: Stories of a City tells the tales of the Royal Engineers sent from...
- Author:Ruttan, StephenSummary:
Found on the history shelves of the Greater Victoria Public Library, these twenty true stories are brought to life by Stephen Ruttan. They draw a picture of the life of a city with a recent past that's both unconventional and colourful...
- Author:Campbell, MarleneSummary:
Travel back in time to when Christmas was a simple affair: children were content to receive an apple, an orange, or a piece of barley candy in their stockings; clothes, meals, and decorations were all homemade; and it was time spent...
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