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The Haligonians
Nothing illustrates the dynamic history of the towns that make up Halifax Regional Municipality better than the lives of the men and women who have called it home. The behind-the-scenes history of Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford comes to life in this collection of insightful stories.
$14.95, Paperback
Captain Salvation
Captain Salvation is a little-known novel of Maritimers at sea, now brought back into print in this new addition to Formac's Fiction Treasures collection.$16.95, Paperback
Desired Haven
This early twentieth-century Nova Scotia novel explores the world of small fishing communities where religion and background are a source of family conflict.$16.95, Paperback
Halifax Champion
A talented Canadian boxing champion from Halifax battles opponents in and out of the ring during a time of transformation in for his city and his community as the Black population emerges as a social and political force during the 1960s and 1970s.
$19.95, Paperback
Maddie Stands Tall
When Maddie finds out that her little brother Julian is being terrorised by a group of bullies in school, she decides that her gang should confront the problem, head on.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 430L
Prince Edward's Legacy
Prince Edward's Legacy brings to life Prince Edward who helped launch Halifax from its status as a rum-ridden outpost to a civilized, nineteenth-century city where Canada's economic and political foundations were first laid down.
$29.95, Hardcover
The Dreadful Truth: Building the Railway
This irreverent and witty book describes the building of Canada's railway. Author Ted Staunton serves up a saucy tour through Canada's railway fiasco.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
Thumbcap Weir
This Fiction Treasure title, set in New Brunswick, describes a community where conflict between families troubles the lives of everyone.$16.95, Paperback
Patisseries
Everyone loves a sweet treat, either as dessert or as accompaniment to tea or coffee. This book brings together their artistry, presenting recipes for home cooks along with colour photographs of the desserts and the establishments.$19.95, Paperback
Cranberries
Cranberries has an array of intriguing recipes created by master chefs from across Canada for this revised edition.$19.95, Paperback
Adam's Tropical Adventure
In this charming story, a young boy finds courage and engages his friends to solve a small but troubling mystery.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9
Fred and the Mysterious Letter
When Fred gets a letter from his friend Lola, object of his secret crush, he is too excited to open the letter immediately. Unfortunately his cat Ric shreds the letter before Fred can read it.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 720
Morgan Makes a Deal
Having a paper route is a lot more work than Morgan cares to take on. His parents helped him into it so he would have some money for a video game that he wants.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 570
Lilly's Special Gift
When Lilly gives her best friend a braclet, her best wishes for her friend become a nightmare of rumours.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 580
Robyn's Party in the Park
When Robyn starts planning her birthday party, her mother makes just one rule: everyone from Robyn's class has to be invited. But this isn't what Robyn has in mind.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 570L
Letters from a Lady Rancher
The lively, delightfully written adventures of a young woman who married a homesteader and started a new life in the West.
$19.95, Paperback
The Fighting Fisherman
Yvon Durelle fought from the tiny Acadian hamlet of Baie Ste. Anne to within a heartbeat of being light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
$27.95, Paperback
The Prince and His Lady
The story of Canada's 18th century royal romance - the Duke of Kent and his true love and the destiny that tore them apart, but left the city of Halifax with several fine architectural monuments.
$22.95, Paperback
The Age of Sail
In this beautifully illustrated volume, marine historian Stanley Spicer recaptures the age of sail and its many colourful characters.$24.95, Paperback