James Lorimer Company Ltd Publishers: 361 books
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.
Edwin Alonzo Boyd
Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Edwin Boyd woke up, rolled out of bed, and got ready to rob his first bank. He began his preparations by disguising himself. He shoved wads of cotton into his cheeks and nostrils, smeared black mascara on his eyebrows, and rubbed rouge on his cheeks.
This book will be especially fascinating...
by Maria Da Silva, Andrew Hind
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Ontario is rich in ghost towns, communities that were once thriving but which have been reduced to mere shadows of their former selves. Nine villages -- including silver camps, fishing ports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements -- come alive on the pages of this book. The term 'ghost town'...
Niagara Daredevils
Thrills and Spills over Niagara Falls
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2012
"Blondin's daring and cool demeanour made him an instant celebrity - on one [tightrope crossing, he carried a small cook stove, stopped midway, fried up two omelettes, and lowered them to spectators aboard the Maid of the Mist." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested...
Lethal Ladies
Crimes of Passion, Tales of Deceit and Treachery!
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2011
Grace Marks, the Victorian servant who inspired Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace ... Elizabeth Workman, a Sarnia housewife who turned on her abusive husband and paid the price for it ... Evelyn Dick, a glamourous 1940s party girl who Hamiltonians still talk about ... These are just some of the murderers...
Alexander Graham Bell
The Spirit of Invention
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone. In so doing, he forever changed the way people communicate. But the telephone was just one of the many inventions Bell produced and shared with the world. Driven by...
Norman Bethune
The Incredible Life and Tragic Death of a Revered Canadian Doctor
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2012
"Within hours of his arrival, Norman was taken to meet Chairman Mao Zedong. The smiling man grabbed Norman's hands in welcome....The two men talked for hours." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history or biography. One of the world's top surgeons, an...
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...
Working Miracles
The Drama and Passion of Aimee Semple McPherson
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Devout and charismatic, Aimee Semple McPherson led millions in prayer. A pioneer in female travelling evangelism, McPherson was believed to possess a healing touch. Great masses of the sick and the burdened gathered from far and wide to hear her sermons and perhaps to be cured by the miracle worker....
Maurice Richard
The Most Amazing Hockey Player Ever
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Maurice Richard was the greatest hockey player of the 20th century. He was also the most popular and respected hero of French-speaking Canadians. His career paralleled the dramatic changes that occurred in Quebec after the Second World War, when the Quebecois people asserted their equality and their...
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...