Married to one of the most famous novelists of the Victorian era, the life of Catherine Dickens is as absorbing as any of Charles Dickens' novels. Set against the backdrop of London in the nineteenth century, Catherine recounts the story of her marriage to a restless, mercurial h...
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Hockey is not just about scoring goals and accumulating wins. No, hockey is above all about human stories. This book invites you to discover the incredible Canadian athletes who have made a difference and contributed to writing the history of Canada's favourite game.
A mistletoe kiss is just a simple kiss, right? Wrong. All I want to do during this Christmas break is survive. A week at the cabin with our family’s friends/rivals, the Stephensons, every yuletide activity is turned into a competition where my family must win. Every. One. Yep. Lo...
Twelve-year-old Caroline Kline doesn't believe in miracles. Not after her mom died, and certainly not after her family lost everything in Hurricane Emma. All Caroline wants to do is fit in at school, make some friends, and, above all else, just be normal. But when Caroline takes ...
"Sensational eyewitness accounts from the most heroic and legendary American aviators of World War II, never before published as a book"-- Provided by publisher.
"Where are you in the world? Can you imagine what your home would look like if you saw it from above and zoomed out further, and further, and further...? Join the mischievous pet cat on a journey of discovery that encourages young readers to think about their place in the world. ...
When Colin forces Kate to promise his dying sister that together they will care for his niece and nephew, she complies. Having been orphaned herself, Kate realizes she must put the children's welfare above her own-- even if it means a marriage of convenience. Can her persistent l...
In the middle of the night, Gabriel has an extraordinary encounter. A transparent and luminous woman Dame reveals secrets to him. Upset, the boy then becomes aware of being alive and, above all, of being part of the Great Life.
For 100 years Canadians have demonstrated an unparalleled passion, a curiosity and dedication for flight that has established us as pioneers in the world of aviation. Since the Silver Dart took off from Baddeck Bay in Cape Breton, N.S. in 1909 making history as the first powered ...
She moved to the music that ruled her life both onstage and off. He dealt with the world with ruthless expertise. Music was his business and he was all business. That is, until she lit up the stage. The attraction was instant and impossible. Because he ruled his empire from glass...
Marie de Vignerot was intended to lead an ordinary aristocratic life, produce heirs, and quietly assist the men in her family rise to prominence. Instead she was married off at sixteen to a military officer she barely knew, became a widow at eighteen, and rose to become the indis...
She moved to the music that ruled her life both onstage and off. He dealt with the world with ruthless expertise. Music was his business and he was all business. That is, until she lit up the stage. The attraction was instant and impossible. Because he ruled his empire from glass...
"In this practical spiritual guide, Lisa Marie Rankin shows how to apply ancient goddess wisdom to modern-day scenarios like dating, sex, careers, divorce, conflict and more. She'll teach you how to reconnect with your goddess nature so you can do less yet receive more, live auth...
The incredible flash-biography collection covers the entire spectrum of achievement. It's like being invited to a party with 117 of the most intelligent, most athletic, most expressive, and most attractive people who have ever lived. Whether interested in science, politics, sport...
"Have you ever seen a submarine? They are boats that can dive deep underwater and stay there for an extended period of time--sometimes as long as six months. Readers of this engaging text will learn just how this is possible. They will discover the different parts of a submarine,...
The periodic table of the elements is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, obsession, and betrayal. These tales follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold, and all the elements in the table as they play out their parts in human history....
For 100 years Canadians have demonstrated an unparalleled passion, a curiosity and dedication for flight that has established us as pioneers in the world of aviation. Since the Silver Dart took off from Baddeck Bay in Cape Breton, N.S. in 1909 making history as the first powered ...
La princesa Pistacho se vuelve elegante, graciosa y muy caprichosa. Pero sus amigos y su familia se burlan de ella. Nadie cree que sea una verdadera princesa.