Shillington, C. HowardMareMagnum
22 536 résultats
1989150 pages. Black and white illustrations. "Describes the opening of the West and the transition from early settlement to today's world." - from back cover. Usual libarary markings. Average wear. Book
1997184 pages. "Traces the transformation of the cowboy image in Canada over a ninety-year period. An extensive selection of historical photographs from the Canadian west examines the photographer's role in creating and influencing the cultural myth of the cowboy... The text and photographs reveal how and why the archetypical cowboy images evolved, and how these images were used for postcards, tourist literature and souvenirs, magazine and book illustrations, and even for selling cattle." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. Book
1994359 pages including index. A world of exhilarating experiences lies in store for the traveler within these pages. Stunning colour photography reveals silent blue lakes, the majestic white peaks of the Rockies towering over green forests, the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia, the cafe life of Montreal, and much more. Includes hundreds of full-colour photos, accurate maps, trip-planning details, and fascinating text. Unmarked. Light wear. A nice copy of this attractive volume. Book
2000391 pages with index. Takes a unique look at the relationship between Canada and the United States by looking at Canadians who have made the move south of the border. Who are they? Why did they leave? What have they found? Reveals some startling answers about the more than 660,000 "hidden immigrants" currently living in the U.S. An important and thought-provoding book by a highly respected national affairs columnist for the Globe and Mail. Book
1993174 pages including index. From 'Explorations', a Canadian social studies program for elementary schools. Abundantly illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Nice copy. Book
1993287 pages including index. Reveals how the once-proud bastion of Canadian public broadcasting has become a bloated, billion-dollar corporation reeling from crisis to crisis. "This insider's account of CBC management's betrayal of public broadcasting is timely, important and fascinating." - Daryl Duke, film and television producer and director. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Very good copy. Book
1987222 pages. Bibliography. Many black and white photographic plates. "The gripping story of how one man's half-century of service and devotion helped build and develop the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment; and how that regiment played a vital role in Canada's efforts during the Second World War. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy. Book
1995287 pages. "This is a scary book. Our governments are close to setting a 'politically correct' variety of racism into constitutional concrete. Mel Smith's warning blows the lid off a developing tragedy of our time. The biggest losers in the end will be the very people we most want to help." - Gordon Gibson, former leader, Liberal Party of British Columbia. Author was the ranking official on constitutional law and constitutional reform issues for four successive British Columbian provincal administrations. Unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy of this significant work. Book
2011Signed, without inscription, upon title page by Gerry James. 366 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "A poignant story that recognizes the greatness of Eddie James, and acknowledges the tragic effects that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had on him after World War II. Rising above it all, came a fresh-faced teenager from Winnipeg who would go on to stand the Canadian sports world on its collective ear, and become one of a handful of Canadian sports icons of his time." - dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Gift quality. Book
1997Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. 174 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. "Traces the life of this forgotten Canadian hero - from his childhood in Toronto to his internment in Holland during WWI through to his many record-setting flights and beyond to his final days as an aging pioneer of flight. Returns to fame one of the most important aviators of the Golden Age of Flight." - from back cover. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
1993Unpaginated. Author/Photographer and his eight-year-old son journey to the ice floes of eastern Canada to observe the thousands of harp seal pups born there. Gift greetings upon front endpaper else unmarked. Beautiful full-colour photography throughout. Very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
1975Unpaginated. "Too frigid to love, too hot to handle, the shocking story of a nation that couldn't say no!" - from back cover. A humourous illustrated look at Canadian federal politics of the mid 1970s. Some yellowing to contents. Unmarked. Average wear. Book
1994165 pages including index. Colour illustrations. A hands-on cookbook that is also fun to read. Stuffed with practical recipes from the wide variety of traditions that have affected the capital city's history and reflect upon its present flavour. Average wear. Unmarked. Good working copy. Book
196032 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1960. Provides "practical advice on angling, the fruit of long experience acquired through many years of frequenting Canadian lakes, streams and rivers. Includes articles on wet fly, dry fly and spin fishing. Camping and how to do it the right way is discussed and another article covers fishing tackle and its proper care. There is also a word or two on that most important subject, conservation." - inside front cover. Includes eight pages of full colour illustrations of fishing flies. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
1984Bilingual English/French. Black and white illustrations. 129 pages. Takes readers on the equivalent of an airplane ride over Canada to make clear what soil degradation is and how serious it is in all regions of the country. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Sound working copy. Book
1996224 pages including bibliography and index. Provides an invaluable and comprehensive introduction for anyone studying Canadian policing. Examines the history and development of law enforcement in this country. Light wear. Few small markings to table of contents only. Clean and glossy. Nice copy. Book
2000262 pages. One volume of an invaluable text and reference series offering a unique look at social change in Canada. This volume can be used separately or in conjunction with volumes 1 and 2. Examines: Population, Human Geography and Health; Women, Marriage and the Family; Work, Lifestyle; and Social Problems. Unmarked and very lightly worn. Book
199179 pages. Black and white illustrations. "Intended to acquaint the general reader with lighthouses, for those lofty towers, like many other noble parts of our society, are quickly disappearing with the ever-encroaching effects of modern technology." - from page 3. Chapters include: Lighthouses; Some Light Stories; Keepers of the Light; Servicing Lighthouses; Humane Service; Lightships; Selected List of Lighthouses; Selected Bibliography. Clean and unmarked with light to moderate wear. Solid copy. Book
1920163 pages. An essay with historical, explanatory and philological notes. Tissue-protected black and white plates. Undated but appears to be from the early 1900s. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy. Book
1981127 pages. This unique volume focusses on interesting alternatives to the high-priced expensively packaged teas, coffees, lemonades and other drinks of the supermarket. Illustrating 50 plants of Western Canada and the Northwestern States, the author's finely worked line drawings are reproduced full page to make this book as appealing as it is useful. Guides you through the finding, identifying and harvesting of the plants, shows easy methods of preservation and storage, and includes recipes for 60 drinks. Light wear. Unmarked. In attractive glossy illustrated covers. A nice copy. Book
198487 pages of concise thoughts and opinions about the various aspects which compose life. Illustrated covers with light wear at edges. Sound copy. Book
2000247 pages including index. Appears Unread. Co-author of Boom, Bust & Echo brings to life a hugely important but virtually invisible industry through lively storytelling, thorough research, and penetrating analysis. Must reading for every Canadian with an investment account or an RRSP. Book
1994245 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "Red tells the stories of his life in his own inimitable style, and it's an engrossing, often hilarious account of the rough and tumble golden era of Canadian sport." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread. A great copy of what is sure to be an entertaining read. Red Storey was a great character. "Red has forgotten more about hockey than most guys know." - Don Cherry. Book
1988233 pages including index. Examines the lives of girls and women in the post suffrage decades and argues that the new day did not dawn quite as expected. Prior owner's name atop half-title page else unmarked. Average wear. Book
1955Undated. Circa 1950s? A solid copy of this elementary level mathematics text. Prior owner's details on backside of front free endpaper. Average wear and soiling. Book
