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390 pages. In this landmark book, many of the best minds in "English Canada" set out their position and agenda vis-a-vis the Quebec crisis. They argue cogently for Canada's survival as a tolerant, purposeful, independent state, with or without Quebec. Brings a much needed dose of clarity and realism to the questions raised by Quebec's demands for greater powers and possible separation. Addresses possible solutions and looks at the processes of accommodation, renewal or separation. In so doing, it provides a crucial definition of "English Canada" today. Very light wear. Clean, bright and unmarked. Book
48 pages plus 77 illustrations in colour and black and white. In 1987 Dr. Howard Petch, President of the University of Victoria, suggested that the University might celebrate its 25th Anniversary by presenting a festival of Canadian art in honour of Murray and Frances James Adaskin, two of Canada's most influential and beloved artists, who received honorary doctorates from the University in 1984. After more than a year of planning and preparation, this exhibition was the result. Contents clean, bright and unmarked. Light to moderate wear to grey illustrated covers with some evidence of price-sticker removal in top corner of front cover. Book
48 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Features: Steel from Abbey Works; Price Increase; Progress of the Industry; My Journey Was Necessary! - D.R. Burge recounts his time in Japan and with United Nations forces in Korea in 1950-51; Transporting heavy transformers to the Brisbane City Electric Light Company; Canadian News Letter - including photo in St. Catharines, Canada of wedding shower for Miss Ann Colton, who will soon marry Edward Mewett; Lap Chun and the Eccentric Egg; Preston Works in 1900 - article with photos; Mr. Patrick Penrose recovers from loss of leg at "Hampsfield", the Sir George Nelson Convalescent Home - article and photos of the home; Maundy Money; Article on blind co-workers Miss Pauline Davis and Miss Joyce Walker; Social notes from Bradford, Preston, Liverpool, Stafford, and Rugby; Trooper C.L. Cowdrey is engaged in operations against Communist bandits in Malaya; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound and informative vintage copy. Book
96 pages. Bilingual French/English text. Wondrous colour illustrations throughout. "Bernard creates the beautiful, the wholesome, the fantastic and this is a conscious choice. It is in this way that he has decided to deliver his message to the world... Look carefully! Each of his compositions include an intense light represented by the sun or a star or anything luminous which symbolizes for the artist faith, hope, rebirth...." Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A quality copy. Book
Features: Jumpers; Big Day - Canadian Airborne Regiment receives Colors; Warrant Officer Bill Hay Retires; Operation Overlord II - Naval Reservists Walk on Water; Terra Nova Returns from Asian Waters; Charm School for potential WOs; Viet Nam - they came back proud; Lamp of Learning project ends; Military Police Fund for blind children; Hussars Big Day - 125th anniversary for 8 Hussars. Photo of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicky with members of HMCS Terra Nova. Quality copy. Book
32 pages. Colour and black and white photos. Songs include: Three Million Light Years From Earth; Theme from E.T.; E.T. & Elliot; Over the Moon; E.T.'s Halloween; Adventure on Earth. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of the E.T. songbook. Book
218 pages including black and white photographs. A glimpse into the life of Canada's most well-known Christian evangelist. Experience the heart of David Mainse as you read his candid, personal stories from his early childhood, through his rebellious teenage years, and into God's calling upon his life. Author's signature upon title page. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
Approx 1.75" thick in light blue covers. Provides the service man with complete information on the maintenance and repair of various units of the 1958 model Chevrolet passenger car including the Delray, Biscayne, Bel Air, Yeoman, Brookwood and Nomad. Sections include: general information; lubrication; frame and suspension; steering; rear axle; brakes; engine tune-up; engine mechanical; electrical systems; fuel and exhaust systems; clutch; transmission- manual; transmission - automatic; body and sheet metal; air conditioning. Only moderate wear. Average soiling. Unmarked. Sound, square copy. Book
These two books are two inches thick in total. "Contains on-the-vehicle maintenance, light repair information, and unit replacement on all truck series 10 through 30." - from Foreward. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. Book
Over one inch thick. Sections include: lubrication and maintenance, suspension, brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine, frame, steering, transaxle, wheels bearings and tires, body, heating and air conditioning. Unmarked. Light wear and soiling. Sound binding. Excellent copy. Book
56 pages. "...the stamps of Canada are a unique form of communication. They are themselves national icons, which embody in their design, and their ubiquitousness, a representation of the country's experience that enhances everyone's understanding and pride. The philatelists know it, and I think, whenever those of us who are not stamp collectors stop to think about it, we know it too." - Patrick Watson, from front flap of dust jacket. Small faint erasure to decorated front endpaper, else unmarked. Light wear to book and dust jacket. Sorry but no actual stamps included. A very attractive volume none-the-less. Book
232 Pages. Full colour. Shows light to moderate wear. Front cover photo of Joe Sakic. Includes complete stats, team previews, season reviews, 1996 draft, 95-96 trades, 95-96 award winners and milestones, and much more. Book
294 pages. The official directory of medical doctors in British Columbia. Names are listed alphabetically, geographically and by specialty. Light to moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Solid copy. Book
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with photographs and maps in the text; printed wrappers, a near fine copy. SCARCE.
193 pages. Black and white photos. Numerous line drawings. Chapters in first paper include: The Evolution of the Fishing Method by Light Attraction; Fishing Unit M.F.V. France (a Greek purse seiner on Lake Tanganyika); The Cycle of Fishing Operations; Landing Facilities at Lake Tanganyika (Tanzania); Fishing Areas in Lake Tanganyika (Tanzania) for Industrial Fishing; Insurance of the Fishing Unit. Chapters in second paper include: Existing Fishing Methods and Gear for Small-Scale Fisheries - Advantages and Limitations; A Small-Scale Seine Fishing Unit; The Cycle of Fishing Operations; The Results obtained from Experimental Unit; Conclusions and Recommendations. Chapters in third paper include: An Outline of the Problem; The Fishing Unit; Seasonal Availability of Fishing Grounds; Choice of Fishing Grounds; The Results of Beach Seine Experimental Fishing; Beach Seining by Local Fishermen; Comparing Catches of BS-2 with Local Fishermen; Prototype Beach Seining Unit; Conclusions and Recommendations plus appendices. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Nice copy. Book
Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 42, [2] one-sided pages. Black and white reproductions of photos, maps, and many fascinating wartime documents. Undated but appears to be circa 1989. "I compliment you on your vivid account of your capture and escape at Verrieres Ridge. It is fascinating and very well expressed. I wouldn't suggest you change a word." - Col. C.C.I. Merritt V.C. Author's address ink stamped inside back cover, otherwise clean and unmarked. A sound copy of this important and dramatic personal WWII account. Book
308 pages. The thrilling account of the triumphs of God's grace through the ministries of "The Way" Inn, national headquarters of Choose Life Canada, since 1985, providing the choice of life for Mothers with crisis pregnancies and the fundamental right to be born for their babies. Clean with light wear. Moderate quantity of library markings. Solid copy in illustrated covers. Book
183 pages. From a tug in Halifax Harbour to a destroyer in Norwegian fiords, from the balmy Caribbean to the frozen reaches of Murmansk, Hal Lawrence spins an engaging personal account of a young man growing up at sea. Author commemorates with genuine affection the dedicated men with whom he served and the fighting navy which shaped them. Includes numerous interesting black and white photographic plates. Endpapers decorated with maps. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket. Very nice copy. Book
195 pages including index and black and white plates. A history of the Sisters of Saint Ann and their contribution to education in British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. From the first "Log Cabin School" on the edge of Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, the work of the Sisters of Saint Ann spread to thirty-four establishments on the west side of the Rocky Mountains. Front free endpaper removed. Book clean and unmarked with very light wear. Few small nicks to dust jacket which remains attractive. Very nice copy. Book
222 pages including index. Traces the story of the cholera epidemics as they ravaged the Canadas and the Atlantic colonies. Important reading for those interested in Canada's social, political, and medical history. Infrequent light pencil markings to contents. Average wear. Binding is brittle and has opened at several places but no pages are loose. Book
192 pages. To some, March 23, 1996 may have been just another Saturday, but for 26 NHL teams this date will be forever remembered as A Day in the Life of the NHL. In addition to dramatic photographs of game action, features candid portraits of some of hockey's current superstars, including Wayne Gretzky, Pavel Bure, Brett Hull, and Mario Lemieux. Also featured are coaches, such as Mike Keenan and Scotty Bowman, former hockey greats, such as Henri Richard and Denis Potvin, as well as a look into the NHL offices as they prepare for... A Day in the Life of the NHL. Gift greetings upon decorated front endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked. Slight lean to spine. Light wear to dust jacket which features a magnificent image of Mario Lemieux in action. Excellent copy. Book
223 pages. Small rubber stamp upon title page else unmarked. Very light wear. Continues the story of Doctor Morris and Doctor Janet Gibson so happily begun in 'One Man's Medicine'. Lovely copy. Book
223 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page else unmarked. Lovely clean copy with minimal wear. Continues the story of Doctor Morris and Doctor Janet Gibson so happily begun in One Man's Medicine. Arriving in Okotoks, Alberta from England in 1955, the Gibsons experienced the development of the West as we now know it. Light edge wear to dust jacket. Book
213 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon half-title page. Evocative writing of author's childhood in Alberta, his training in medicine at the University of Alberta and than at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He went on to work with Moral Re-Armament in many countries, especially Canada, where he earned the trust of people of the First Nations and people of Quebec. Unmarked. Very light wear. Glossy illustrated covers. Waviness to text. No evidence of moisture exposure. Book
158 pages. Author's signature upon title page. Author is a solder with a difference. A retired general in the Canadian Armed Forces, he is also a passionate and outspoken crusader for world disarmament. Full of anecdotes that illuminate the military machine of which he was a part, this biographical work is also an eloquent plea for sanity in a world gone mad. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Nice copy. Book