Amazing Stories imprint: 54 books
Unsung Heroes of the Canadian Army
Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
With a completely selfless indifference to enemy fire, the quiet heroes featured in this book faced danger and atrocity. With courage and audacity they fought for their lives - and they fought for ours. From the whistling of enemy shells and pounding of explosives come these inspiring stories of friendship,...
Pirates and Privateers
Swashbuckling Stories From the East Coast
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for...
Incredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Unsung Heroes of World War II
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.
Rescues on the High Seas
Tales of Survival, Hope and Bravery
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
A wild and stormy ocean is not a friendly place to be, but for some this is their place of work. In extreme conditions, waves larger than houses can rip oil rigs apart and send them to the bottom of the ocean leaving survivors in desperate need. The response of search and rescue teams in times of...
by Bill Zuk
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Bush pilots haul cargo to remote reserves along the West Coast of Canada. They ferry big-game hunters to base camps and fly-in fishermen to remote lodges. They take nature photographers to scenic vistas and archaeological explorers to their latest dig.
Bush pilots and the planes they have flown are...
Toronto Maple Leafs
Stories of Canada's Legendary Team
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
"Since its construction in 1931, the Maple Leaf Gardens had seen its share of powerful, memorable moments and held its share of championship glory. But there was something different about this evening of May 2, 1967." This book will be especially facinating for readers interested in hockey...
Montreal Canadiens
Thrilling Stories From Canada's Famous Hockey Franchise
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
In 1917, the Montreal Canadiens became one of the four founding teams of the National Hockey League. Since then, the team has enjoyed countless breathtaking triumphs. Not only have they won more Stanley Cup Championships than any other team in the NHL, they have also boasted some of the best players...
Strange Events and More
Canadian Giants, Witches, Wizards and Other Tales
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Myths and legends abound with tales of giants and their feats of exceptional strength, witches and their powers of good and evil, and the miraculous abilities of healers and medicine men. The past comes alive in this selection of stories about extraordinary Canadians who have lived unusual lives.
by John Boileau
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
In 1899 a thousand Canadian soldiers went to war--in South Africa. They were fighting white farmers who defied the mighty British empire by setting up their own, independent state. This South African or Boer War of 1899-1902 marked the first time Canadian troops went abroad to fight alongside Britain....
Holiday Misadventures
Tragedy, Murder and Mystery
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2012
The Christmas season is the one time of year that we all put aside the demands of the everyday to celebrate with friends and family; share stories, warm memories, and traditions; and feast on home-cooked food. But what happens when life simply won't pause in the name of good cheer and festive revelry?...
Great Canadian Imposters
Millionaires, Doctors, Aboriginal Heroes, and Stars of Stage and Screen - Pretenders All
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
From Canadian history come the stories of imposters. Meet the cross-dressing Isabel Gunn, disguised as fur-trapping "John Hubbisher." Read about a woman who posed successfully as Dr. James Barry, surgeon and early women's rights advocate. Follow the astonishing life of Archie Belaney, who...
Toronto Murders
Mysteries, Crimes and Scandals
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
The history of Toronto is peppered with countless tales of scandals and murder. This fascinating collection of crime stories features six chilling incidents that plagued the city's residents in days gone by. Exploring deadly love affairs, mysterious disappearances, and public hangings, these true accounts will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Strange Events of Ontario
Chilling Tales of Phantoms, Curses and Hauntings
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Mythological sea monsters lurking in the depths of Lake Simcoe, a fair-haired Sasquatch combing the isolated stretches of northern highways, and the mournful "Maid of the Mist" of Niagara Falls are just some of the mysterious stories of Ontario found in this collection. Read up on the eerie...
Deadly Women of Ontario
Murderous Tales of Deceit and Treachery
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Crimes of passion, brutal slayings, infanticide, and revenge: here are eight gruesome and often tragic stories of women accused of murder. Many are little known or long forgotten, such as Mary Osborn, the first woman to be hanged in Upper Canada, executed for poisoning her disappointing husband. Read...