The Discovery of WeatherStephen Saxby, the tumultuous birth of weather forecasting, and Saxby's Gale of 1869By Jerry LockettHow we learned to forecast weather--and the extraordinary story of the prediction that came true for the century's worst storm on the East Coast |
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An account of the campus sit-in and ensuing controversy that triggered a revolution in Canadian universities and was key to establishing the principles of academic freedom in Canada |
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The best of Dianne Marshall on CBC Radio's Information Morning |
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Halifax offers 250 years of history to discover: this book introduces the city's rich past with remarkable colour photography. |
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A comprehensive guide for the beginner and the experienced birder |
Formac Pocketguide to Canada's Atlantic SeashoreIllustrated by Jeffrey C. DommThis full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the Atlantic seashore. From seashells and bugs to birds, plants and seaweed, it provides key information on a wide variety of animals, plants and insects. |
Formac Pocketguide to FossilsFossils, Rocks & Minerals in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward IslandIllustrated by Jeffrey C. DommThis full-colour, illustrated pocketguide is an easy-to-use introduction to the fossils, rocks and minerals found in Canada's Maritime provinces |
Formac Pocketguide to NatureAnimals, plants and birds in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward IslandBy Jeffrey C. Domm, Illustrated by Jeffrey C. DommThis full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to take a close look at nature. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to reptiles, this pocket-size book gives key information on the creatures and plants found in parks, woodlands and wilderness areas the Maritimes. |
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Be it nursemaid, cabaret dancer or ex-soldier, Rob Rondeau weaves together the unique and compelling stories of ten people sharing one common thread -- they were all on board the Titanic, destination Canada. |
Heroes of the Acadian ResistanceThe Story of Joseph (Beausoleil) Broussard and Pierre Surette 1702-1765By Dianne MarshallHeroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of two young men who became leaders of guerilla fighters who resisted the British authorities in Nova Scotia. They fought to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes and farms and the forcible deportation of thousands of men, women and children. This book offers a fresh perspective on the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians. |



