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Portrait of Julia
Julia leaves behind the stuffy post-Victorian Halifax for Europe, where she becomes ensnared in the world of the great Canadian painter J.W. Morrice and his circle of artistic friends, including Henri Matisse.$29.95, Hardcover
Peggy's Cove Cooking
Favourite recipes from Nova Scotia's South Shore -- easy to prepare, with beautiful colour photos.$16.95, Hardcover
Titanic Lives
Be it nursemaid, cabaret dancer or ex-soldier, Rob Rondeau weaves together the unique and compelling stories of ten people sharing one common thread -- they were all on board the Titanic, destination Canada.$19.95, Paperback
Scrumptious & Sustainable Fishcakes
Filled with stunning full-colour photography, Scrumptious & Sustainable Fishcakes celebrates this humble classic -- and offers new, delicious and imaginative recipes from some of Canada's best chefs. Includes detailed information on the most sustainable seafood options available from both Canadian coasts.$24.95, Paperback
Maritime Flavours
Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee combed Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, searching out the best restaurants and inns, the finest chefs and the most irresistible recipes. The result is the ultimate cookbook and guidebook.
$24.95, Paperback
Plunder & Pillage
Plenty of fast-paced action by lawless pillagers and opportunists.$24.95, Paperback
The Spirit of Africville
The Spirit of Africville is a multi-faceted account of a proud African Nova Scotian community, and of the systematic neglect, ignorance and arrogance that led to its demolition.$29.95, Paperback
Building for Democracy
Three landmark heritage buildings the legislatures of the three Maritime provinces illustrated with beautiful colour photographs, and a text that combines architectural background with historical context$24.95, Paperback
Fresh & Frugal
Chef Craig Flinn offers 80+ great recipes using fresh and local ingredients that are delicious and affordable$24.95, Paperback
First to Die
The tragic story of four young Canadian seamen, and the early days of the Canadian Navy$24.95, Paperback
Green Gables
Beautiful contemporary photographs and historical images of Green Gables and other Anne sites, and a brief biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery.$16.95, Paperback
Folklore of Nova Scotia
A new edition of a classic book on Nova Scotia's rich folklore traditions.
$19.95, Paperback
Wartime Halifax
A stunning visual account of Canada at war, focusing on the city where everyone -- children, civilians and military personnel -- was part of the effort to defeat Nazi Germany.
$29.95, Paperback
Pirates of the Atlantic
The reality beyond the myths and stories about pirates operating off the Canadian coast.
$19.95, Paperback
The Grammar School
The first book to chronicle the history of the Halifax Grammar School
$19.95, Paperback
Halifax at War
A history of Halifax's extraordinary role in the Second World War.
$24.95, Paperback
Heritage Houses of Prince Edward Island
Full-colour photographs of stunning homes with a description of the leading architectural styles found on Prince Edward Island.$34.95, Paperback
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