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198493 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. Originally published as "Official Report of the exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands for the government of British Columbia" in 1884. Unmarked. Binding intact. Somewhat above-average external wear. A sound copy. Book
194224 page stapled booklet measuring 7.8" x 5". Splendidly illustrated with reproductions of fifteen black and white photos of Churchill during his visit to Ottawa at the end of 1941. Contains the full text of his speech to the Parliament of Canada, preceded by introductions by its Speaker and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. Average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound copy of this important piece of Canadian WWII history. Not listed in Woods. Book
1977118 pages. Author's signature upon front flyleaf. Author's parents moved to Canada when he was seven. He worked as a jack of all trades for the greater part of his life in the primeval bush country of beautiful British Columbia which deepened his love and ardor for Nature and the great out-doors. Having spent his earlier years in and around Vanderhoof, he and his family have also lived in Dawson Creed and Terrace. They have since retired to Salmon Arm. Date and prior owner's gift greetings upon front flyleaf, else unmarked. Covers well-worn but contents in decent condtion. Book
1995216 pages including index. Author's signature and lengthy inscription to a friend upon half-title page, else unmarked. A disturbing, never-before-told story of religion tainted by politics and business, of divided loyalties. Recounts the fate of a controversial policy paper, Ethical Reflections on the Economic Crisis, issued in the early 1980s as a challenge to the government's social priorities. The church's internal fight over this radical manifesto makes for a troubling and fascinating story of palace intrigues, political deals and the uncomfortable overlap between church and state in Canada. Very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1982246 pages including index. "A fascinating, penetrating biography of a complex individual who, perhaps more than anyone, has changed the face of sport in Canada." - from dust jacket. Years after publication, Mr. Eagleson was exposed as someone who similarly changed the perception of ethics of sport in Canada. Unmarked. Clean. Yellowing to contents. Moderate lean to spine. Dust jacket shows light edge wear. Book
1949368 pages including index, bibliography and references. Extensively illustrated in black and white. Intended as a concise and generally useful publication for both scientific and non-scientific readers interested in the marine fishes of the Pacific coast of Canada. Unmarked. Binding solid. Light soiling. Moderate wear to forest green boards. Gilt lettering upon spine partially worn but remains legible. Excellent reference. Very nice copy. Book
1992193 pages. Some pencil underlining/marking. Even if a trade mark agent is handling the registration for you, this book will allow you to follow the procedures involved as well as understanding the Canadian trade-mark system as a whole and you and your agent's roles in working through the bureaucracy. Contains over three dozen sample documents illustrating each stage of the registration process. Author is a lawyer with extensive trade mark experience. Book
1999294 pages including index. Are you facing separation or involved in legal proceedings? Wondering about child custody and support? Do you want to know how to hire a good lawyer? Are you concerned about the financial and tax consequences of splitting up? Looking for alternatives to a lengthy and messy court battle? A highly readable guide that explains the legal issues and options available to married or common-law couples going through divorce or separation. Includes samples of key legal and financial documents, and a glossary of terms. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
2002208 pages. "SAAN Stores Ltd. is celebrating 55 years of serving Canadians. From our humble beginnings in Winnipeg as a surplus store, to a member of over 200 communities from Gander to Vancouver Island, we are proud to be 100% Canadian owned." - from back cover. Occasional black and white illustrations. Bright colour illustrated covers. Clean and unmarked but for patch of liquid paper atop title page. Negligible wear. Excellent copy. Book
1990303 pages including index. Reveals the in-depth, behind-the-scenes saga of the making and breaking of the Meech Lake Accord. "You're not the problem, David. I know who the problem is. It's that bastard Trudeau." - Premier Robert Bourassa to Premier David Peterson at the Langevin meeting, 1987. Discard stamp upon front endpaper. Book
1994149 pages. "...Seeks to answer the fundamental questions about the quality of public education in Canada. Author is an analyst with several years' experience in the field, and has written a highly readable, informative work that provides concrete and practical advice to parents about schoooling choice.... Choosing a school for one's children is one of the most important tasks of parents and can mean the difference between success and failure in the competitive labour market awaiting new entrants. Analysts of public education, too, will be intriqued by Dr. Coleman's work, drawn from his experience as a teacher at all levels, as a school superindendent and, more recently, as a professor, consultant and researcher." - from the foreward. Several page corners were once folded as page markers. Faint wear to corners. Gift inscription on front flyleaf. Book
1987207 pages. "Many attempts have been made to put Collins out of action, as will be seen from this book's 'Doug in Censorland' section. Human rights groups, academics, ethnic associations, clergymen and even an archbishop have all tried to silence him. But it's not all serious. There's a thick thread of humour in these pages. You may not laugh and grow fat, but you will laugh.' - from dust jacket. Contains columns from the North Shore News. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Price-clipped dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Book
1980149 pages. Numerous closed tears to dust jacket which is missing a few small chips. Author returns to his early days in Saskatchewan. An intimate rendering of a family, a community, of the untameable prairie. Funny and sad by turns, it awakens the reader's own childhood perceptions and that candid receptiveness that time tends to erode. - From the Dust Jacket Book
1978176 pages. An anthology which tells Canada's story by means of poems, plays, official records and other documents, and which also gives a wealth of statistical information. Illustrated with an excellent selection of photographs, this is a fascinating miscellany, both a primer of basic Canadiana and a collection of less familiar writings that have not before been easily available to the general reader. Book
197932 pages. 27 x 17cm. Includes "the origin story of the man they call Catman." Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Comic
199172 pages in bright red glossy covers. Wonderful young girls' tales from days gone by written by 90 year old author who was born in Nanaimo B.C. in 1901. Chapter titles include: Grandmother, Grandfather, Skipping, Where is Heaven, Aunt Julia, Religion, Patriotism, War, The Music Lesson. Illustrated with lovely black and white drawings. Only lightly worn around the edges. A delightful and uncommon volume. Book
1999163 pages. Can profits, people and place co-exist in harmony? Does conservation of nature necessarily mean a loss of jobs? Deals head-on with the massive ongoing threats to the world's ecosystems. Examines a number of case studies from different sectors of the Pacific Northwest and comes up with some surprising answers. Explodes the spotted owl myth by showing that employment and economic activity actually increased. Shows that future job opportunities exist when local residents steward their resource base, not when non-locals have the power to plunder it. "Grant Copeland is one of my eco-heroes..." - David Suzuki. Glossy illustrated covers. Average quantity of pencil markings to text. Light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1980152 pages. Black and white illustrations. "Two widely different cultures are irresistibly entwined in this fascinating story - often humorous - sometimes tragic - of the author's life in China and Canada." - from back cover. Prior owner's name atop half-title page. Above-average wear. Tear to base of spine. Decent reading copy. Book
200220 pages. Features: Cover Freature - Dean Tryon's 1916 McLaughlin Model D-45; Membership Report; Spring Tour 2002; Profile of Director Bruce Forster; Parts Department; Photos of 2001 Homecoming Award Winners. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A nice copy. Book
1944338 pages including index. Presents topics selected to capture the attention of children. Important geographic facts are then built up around these centres of interest. Topics including journeys, products, cities, occupations and many more are moulded into problems to be solved. Includes fascinating black and white photographs. Green cloth boards with front board decorated. Well-worn. Binding intact. School stamp and writing upon front endpaper. Minimal markings to text. "Lisa" written on front board. Average soiling. Cigarette smoke odour. Binding intact. Book
1989148 pages. "...Tells the story of the French-English problems without being biased. I found it a real delight to read." - from back cover. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
réf. 1334829675.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1992235 pages including references. "The best case for renewing rather than destroying Canadian federalism..." - Peter C. Newman. Light wear. Average quantity of pencil markings. Discard stamp upon half title page. Binding sound. Book
1968Unpaginated. "A Study in Liberal Lovemaking" - from front cover. Wall-to-wall black and white photos of Trudeaumania with humourous captions added. Original price neatly blacked out upon front cover else unmarked with average wear. Book
1980372 pages. Former owner's name and date printed in ink inside front cover. Represents the first basic and convenient guide written for every Canadian who is curious or concerned about the day-to-day realities of Canadian and international economics. Author was economics editor of the Toronto Star. Book