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NOVA SCOTIA'S HISTORIC HARBOURS

JOAN DAWSON

A local historian explores the rich history of this rugged Canadian coastline with fascinating research and twenty-five historical photos. The beautiful harbours of Nova Scotia take many forms. Some are broad and studded with islands, while others are long inlets carved out by glaciers. Prized by the indigenous Mi'kmaq people as well as European settlers, they contain fascina...

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THE MERMAID HANDBOOK

TAYLOR WIDRIG / BRIANA CORR SCOTT

"Contains profiles of mermaids from around the world complete with folklore about each maiden . . . a must-have if you are fascinated with mermaids." — Beachcombing The book mermaids-in-training have been waiting for. From history and folklore to recipes and tips for ocean preservation, as well as profiles and original illustrations of mer-maidens from around the world, The Me...

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SALTWATER CHRONICLES

LESLEY CHOYCE

The award–winning author celebrates the everyday disasters and discoveries that shape a life in this memoir of love, loss, and adventure in Nova Scotia. If Lesley Choyce was not a surfer, he would not have dropped out of graduate school in Manhattan in 1978 and moved to Nova Scotia—a decision that made all the difference. In Saltwater Chronicles, he reflects on the ambitious,...

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THE LOST SISTER

ANDREA GUNRAJ

This "haunting, consistently entrancing" novel of loss, redemption and immigrant life "evokes questions that are pressing and profound" ( Quill & Quire, starred review). As the children of a Toronto immigrant family, Alisha has grown up in the shadow of her studious older sister Diana. But now Diana is missing, having never returned from a local job fair. The family's worst f...

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TRANSPLANTED

ALLISON WATSON

A poignant, witty memoir of learning to cope with a frightening genetic disease—and of a life transformed thanks to an organ donor. When Allison Watson awoke that day, she knew she was in a hospital bed. That's all. She had no idea how much time had passed since she'd seen her family. When she tried to focus, her vision was blurry, and when she tried to wave someone down, she b...

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ALWAYS WITH YOU

ERIC WALTERS

From the bestselling coauthor of Broken Strings, "a sensitive and supportive approach to . . . the universal, ageless experiences of love and loss" ( Quill & Quire). A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children's author Eric Walters ( From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost ...

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KISS THE JOY AS IT FLIES

SHEREE FITCH

The award-winning, bestselling author takes readers on "a thrilling joy-ride through a week in the life of a self-made woman facing her deepest fears" (Sea and Be Scene). With all the wisdom, humor and joy we've come to expect from Sheree Fitch, Kiss the Joy as It Flies, first published in 2008, marked the well-loved author's move from children's literature to adult fiction. S...

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

A historian examines the letters written by three residents of Canada's Maritime provinces during their service in World War I. What was the First World War really like for Maritimers overseas? This epistolary book, edited by historian Ross Hebb, contains the letters home of three Maritimers with distinct wartime experiences: a front-line soldier from Nova Scotia, a nurse fro...

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FIRST DEGREE

KAYLA HOUNSELL

This true crime investigation reveals new information about the sensational murder trial that gripped Nova Scotia—with previously unpublished photos. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son from a good family. He was a medical student at Nova Scotia's Dalhousie University. He worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. Then he was arrested for the murder of fellow stud...

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A SOLDIER'S PLACE

WILL R. BIRD

A collection of World War I short fiction by the author of the memoir And We Go On. Nova Scotia–born Will R. Bird miraculously survived the First World War and returned to Nova Scotia. Determined to tell the stories of the brave soldiers who served, Bird became one of the most prolific authors on the subject, completing works of both fiction and nonfiction. For nearly two de...

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THE BLIND MECHANIC

MARILYN DAVIDSON ELLIOT

A daughter's inspiring biography of her father, who lost his sight in a massive maritime disaster—and went on to build a rewarding life and career. Eric Davidson was a beautiful, fair-haired toddler when the historic Halifax Explosion struck, devastating the Nova Scotia capital and killing almost two thousand people while seriously injuring thousands more. Eric lost both eyes—a...

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NOVA SCOTIA'S LOST COMMUNITIES

JOAN DAWSON

Stories and photos that bring the people and places of Nova Scotia's historic past to life. Beaubassin was once a prosperous farming community at the head of the Cumberland Basin; Africville was the vibrant home of Black Nova Scotians who struggled to make a living and found spiritual solace in their church. Both are now gone, one a casualty of long-ago colonial warfare and the...

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EVERYBODY'S DIFFERENT ON EVERYBODY STREET

SHEREE FITCH

The award-winning poet and author of Summer Feet offers delightful rhyming picture book that helps children embrace diversity. If ever you go travelling On EveryBody Street You'll see EveryBody’s Different Than EveryOne you meet Sheree Fitch’s playful words lead you into this beautiful children's book and invite you to celebrate our gifts, our weaknesses, our differences, a...

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GLASS VOICES

CAROL BRUNEAU

Surviving the 1917 Halifax Explosion leaves a grieving Nova Scotia couple on a long and difficult road to redemption in this "textured and rich" novel ( Quill & Quire). Though they survived the Halifax Explosion of 1917, Lucy Caines and her wayward husband, Harry, lost everything in the day's terrible events—including their infant daughter. Determined to make peace with their...

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FIRE SPOOK

MONICA GRAHAM

"A fascinating look at the misery of unexplained events and other people's reactions to the events visited on a seemingly happy family." — The New Glasgow News Just below the Antigonish-Guysborough County line, there is an overgrown spot, nearly impossible to find without a guide, where the cursed MacDonald farm once stood. Though no physical trace remains, the legend of the ...

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THE LAND BEYOND THE WALL

VERONIKA MARTENOVA CHARLES

A picture book blending a sweet fairy tale with the realness of immigration, inspired by the author-illustrator's own experiences moving to a new home. Emma lives on the grey, cold, lonely side of a wall, where people speak in whispers and no flowers grow. On the other side, there is happiness and color, but she can never go there. When Emma's parents disappear, she is sent t...

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AFTER MANY YEARS

L. M. MONTGOMERY

This volume collects 21 long-lost stories by the author of Anne of Green Gables written across 40 years—with a forward by the author's granddaughter. Although best known for creating the spirited Anne Shirley, L. M. Montgomery had a thriving writing career that included several novels and more than five hundred poems and short stories. After Many Years brings together rare ...

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CURE FOR WEREDUCK

DAVE ATKINSON

An old family recipe could save a 13-year-old wereduck and her family from danger in this action-packed, paranormal fantasy sequel. Kate is an odd duck—literally. When the full moon arrives, the rest of her family turns into wolves, but she is a happy wereduck. Relatively happy, that is. Her family has been uprooted from the wilds of New Brunswick to a placid farming community ...

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RELATIVE HAPPINESS

LESLEY CREWE

The delightful romantic comedy—now an award-winning feature film. The debut novel from the bestselling author of The Spoon Stealer. Filled with heartache without being maudlin, this contemporary novel about life and love in a small town debuts Lesley Crewe, an original new literary voice. Lesley's writing is fresh and funny, and her portrayal of Lexie's strong and wry spirit...

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BLUENOSE MAGIC

HELEN CREIGHTON

A collection of traditional Nova Scotian folktales, superstitions and home remedies compiled by the Canadian folklorist and author of Bluenose Ghosts. Beginning in 1928, Dr. Helen Creighton traveled across her native Nova Scotia seeking out and recording its rich heritage in the form of ghost stories, folktales, and folksongs. She first shared her findings in 1957 with the c...

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OAK ISLAND GOLD

WILLIAM S. CROOKER

"Crooker, who is a good historian and also quite witty, tells a tale of folly and obsession" surrounding the legendary treasure off of Canada's east coast ( Booklist). For over two centuries, the mysterious labyrinth of shafts and tunnels under Oak Island, a tiny island on Nova Scotia's South Shore, has been the scene of a frantic search by scores of treasure hunters from two c...

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THE DRAMATIC LIFE OF A COUNTRY DOCTOR

ARNOLD BURDEN / ANDREW SAFER

A Canadian physician reflects on a lifetime of helping others, including during World War II and two deadly mining disasters. Dr. Arnold Burden's career began unintentionally when he performed his first surgery in the woods following a hunting accident at age fourteen. As a twenty-year-old hospital clerk, he handed battle casualties after D-Day in France and Germany. His early ...

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BLACK LOYALISTS

RUTH HOLMES WHITHEAD

"Engaging and steeped in years of research . . . a must read for all who care about the intersection of Canadian, American, British, and African history." —Lawrence Hill, award-winning author of Someone Knows My Name In an attempt to ruin the American economy during the Revolutionary War, the British government offered freedom to slaves who would desert their rebel masters. Man...

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HALIFAX TASTES

LIZ FELTHAM

Discover the flavors of Nova Scotia with recipes, stories and photographs from 27 incredible restaurants in and around Halifax. Halifax is famous for its fresh and flavorful seafood. But as the largest city in Canada's Maritime Provinces, it should be no surprise that Halifax boasts a wide variety of culinary traditions with some of the country's finest restaurants. With cuis...

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CHOWDERS AND SOUPS

LIZ FELTHAM

"[A] tasty collection . . . includes recipes for classic seafood chowders along with other varieties and unique soup recipes too." — Atlantic Books Today Soups can comfort you when you're sick, tickle your taste buds at the start of a meal, and envelop you with warmth on a winter's day. Soup can be simple and rustic, or elegant and complex. And each culture's cuisine has a so...

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FOUL DEEDS

LINDA MOORE

A Shakespeare-loving criminologist investigates a tragic case of murder in a "fast-paced tale that gets both the intellect and the heart racing" (Louise Penny, author of Still Life and Dead Cold). A Halifax criminologist, Rosalind has an unquenchable love of drama. Perhaps that's why she continues to work for the cranky private investigator McBride. Over the years, their as...

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A TASTE OF THE MARITIMES

ELISABETH BAILEY

Explore the flavors of Canada's Maritime Provinces with this cookbook full of fresh takes on farm-to-table favorites. The contemporary cuisine of The Maritimes combines the region's rich history of seasonal home-cooking with modern flavor influences from around the world. A Taste of the Maritimes is a collection of vibrant new recipes that showcase the bounty of New Brunswic...

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HAUNTED HARBOURS

STEVE VERNON

Scary tales from Nova Scotia, by the author of The Tatterdemon Omnibus and Where the Ghosts Are: A Guide to Nova Scotia's Spookiest Places. This is a collection of ghost stories from Nova Scotia—from the restless spirits of Devil's Island to the Black Dog of Antigonish Harbour. Documented and well-known stories from the provincial archives are mixed with word-of-mouth legen...

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THE STORIES THAT HAUNT US

BILL JESSOME

Legends and lore from Canada's rugged Maritime provinces, shrouded in the mists of the Atlantic Ocean . . . From the host of TV's Maritime Mysteries, this book includes forty of the best stories collected from around the Maritimes. Using his journalist's skills, Bill Jessome weaves incredible stories that both charm us and chill us. The region including Nova Scotia, Princ...

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I'M MOVIN' ON

VERNON OICKLE

A biography on the Canadian country musician, from his poor childhood in Nova Scotia to international celebrity on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Born in tiny Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Hank Snow enjoyed a musical career that spanned five decades and sales of more than 80 million albums. In I'm Movin' On, journalist Vernon Oickle chronicles Snow's hardscrabble life, from his dest...

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