Heritage: 497 books
Totem Poles and Tea: Second Edition
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Hughina Harold paints a powerful picture of a world that no longer exists in this compelling account of her experiences as a young teacher and nurse on the remote Broughton Archipelago on British Columbia's coast in the 1930s. Fresh from nursing school in Victoria and eager to start work, Harold could...
by Anthony Dalton
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
In the summer of 1984, Anthony Dalton embarked on a near-fatal voyage in a small open boat along the wild northwest coast of Alaska, attempting a solo transit of the Northwest Passage. His sea quest ran parallel to an arduous relief expedition undertaken in 1897-98, when the officers of the US cutter...
John McCrae
Beyond Flanders Fields
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Most Canadians are familiar with John McCrae through his iconic poem “In Flanders Fields,” which was penned on the battlefields of the First World War and remains a symbol of remembrance to this day. Although he will always be remembered as a war poet, the Guelph, Ontario, native was a physician,...
Raven's Call
And More Northwest Coast Stories
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2011
Robert James Challenger uses the form of parables to teach children important values. The observations of Grandmother and other family members interpret the actions of nature's creatures in a variety of circumstances. His simple, direct stories reflect a philosophy widely embraced—respect for our...
by Barbara Smith
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018
Hair-raising tales of ghosts, spirits, and unexplained phenomena set across Western Canada.
Praise for Campfire Stories of Western Canada:
“Smith’s spooky tales are perfect for warm summer nights spent around the campfire. Her latest book of ghost stories focuses solely on Western...
by Ann Kiemel
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
When first released as a print book, with no formal publicity, "I’m Out to Change My World" became a huge bestseller through word-of-mouth. Now available as an eBook, a new generation will be encouraged to embrace Ann's advice and win their world with love. If you haven't read any books by Ann Kiemel,...
Native Chiefs and Famous Métis: Leadership and Bravery in the Canadian West
Leadership and Bravery in the Canadian West
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
These inspiring true stories illuminate the courage and wisdom of five 19th-century Native leaders and famous Métis who fought against impossible odds to preserve the culture and rights of their people. The visionary Cree leader Big Bear sought peace and a better life, only to be hunted mercilessly...
Quests for Fire
Tales from Many Lands
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2012
It is hard to imagine life without fire. Heat, light, food—where would we be without these essentials? Although we do not rely on fire as much today as in times past, nor have as much direct contact with it, fire was often crucial to survival when the stories in this collection were first told....
The Cowboy Cavalry: The Story of the Rocky Mountain Rangers
The Story of the Rocky Mountain Rangers
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2011
When Native and Métis unrest escalated into the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, white settlers in southern Alberta`s cattle country were terrified. Three major First Nations bordered their range, and war seemed certain. In anticipation, 114 men mustered to form the Rocky Mountain Rangers, a volunteer...
A People on the Move: The Métis of the Western Plains
The Métis of the Western Plains
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
The blossoming of Métis society and culture in the 19th century marked a fascinating and colourful era in western Canadian history. Drawing from journals and contemporary sources, Irene Ternier Gordon presents a vivid account of Métis life in the area that is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. Here are...
Drugstore Cowgirl
Adventures in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2013
In 1964, Patricia MacKay immigrated to Canada from England in search of the wild-open lands and cowboy culture that captivated her as a child. In the 1960s, the Wild West was still alive and kicking in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, although it had been tamed—a little. Old-time hospitality and helping anyone...
Unity and Continuity in Covenantal Thought
a Study in the Reformed Tradition to the Westminster Assembly
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Over the years, some scholars have argued for competing streams of covenantal thought within the reformed tradition. For instance, some have pitted Calvin against the Calvinists, some have tried to detect unilateral and bilateral approaches to the covenant, and still others have set federalism against...
Cook the Pantry
Vegan Pantry-to-Plate Recipes in 20 Minutes (or Less!)
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2015
Eating vegan has never been easier...or faster. Make satisfying plant-based meals using ingredients from your pantry. Whether you don't feel like cooking or just don't have the time to cook, you can prepare delicious and nutritious meals in 20 minutes or less. These easy and economical recipes were developed...
by Jim Lewis, Susan Campany
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2013
“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.”
If those words sound like a common...