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A study of British-Indian policy in North America from the time of the American Revolution to the end of the War of 1812.

This is the story of Rene M. Caisse of Bracebridge, Canada and describes her extraordinary perseverance to obtain official recognition of her herbal cancer remedy she called Essiac, her name spelled backwards. Rene Caisse was thrust into a life-long medical-legal-political controversy that still persists since her death in 1978. Rene wrestled with the Hepburn government of Ontario over the operation of her Bracebridge cancer clinic during 1935 to 1941 and her use of Essiac. She refused to reveal her secret formula and legislation demanding the recipe forced the closing of her clinic. The government was embroiled in the dilemma of ensuring their public favour and appeasing cancer patients. This documented research presents a biography of a remarkable woman and her struggle to help "suffering humanity."

In 1781, the sixth year of the American rebellion, Canadas governor, Frederick Haldimand, was saddled with the responsibility of defending the Crowns largest colony against the threat of Franco-American invasion.

Sent away from her family and England to an isolated farm where she was at the mercy of a tyrannical "cottage mother," Marjorie Arnison had to learn to forget her identity in order to survive in her unfamiliar and hostile new home. It was only much later in her life that the memories of where she came from began to resurface.

An integral part of Canada's political culture, constitutional monarchy has evolved since Confederation to become a uniquely Canadian institution. How has it shaped twenty-first-century Canada? How have views on the monarchy changed? Eleven experts on the history of Canada's Crown take up these questions from diverse perspectives.

Single women are more prominent in society than ever before, so why is being unattached and female still treated like a problem that needs to be solved with marriage? Single Girl Problems looks to change the narrative on what it means to be a single woman in the twenty-first century.

Mystery-solving criminal lawyer Crang goes on the hunt when a friend, antiquarian book dealer Mason Davis, has two rare books stolen from his shop. The problem: the books don't belong to Davis, and even he isn't sure whether or not they're genuine. With skeletons in the closet and bodies starting to pile up, Crang tries to stay one page ahead.

The hiring of a new assistant triggers a power struggle between an aging TV show creator and her protegee-turned-partner in a suspenseful, relatable, wickedly entertaining novel about powerful, ambitious women competing for the top job.

It's a widely known secret that there's something special about Belize. This guide, updated with everything you need to make the most of this incredible, English-speaking tropical paradise, is here to get you started living, working, or retiring in Belize, as well as owning property there.

It started with learning how to not fall out of the boat and ended with crossing the Olympic finish line four years later. The 4 Year Olympian is a story about overcoming self-doubt and giving everything you've got in pursuit of a singular goal.

Robin faces her fears to stop poachers from preying on sea turtle eggs at a sanctuary in Central America. Despite the heat, pests, and danger, Robin is hooked once she sees a giant leatherback lay her eggs on the beach. But just as they're getting excited, she and Zo-Zo are kidnapped by poachers and need to figure out their own rescue!

A nuanced and thorough investigation of the cases for preserving or abolishing the monarchy in Canada. Subjecting both sides to searching critiques, political scientist David Johnson examines the republican challenge to the Crown and the monarchist defence of it, while giving a tantalizing view of what the reign of King Charles III might look like.

When the husband of a government aide disappears, private investigator Dan Sharp is hired to track him down. But when his investigation catches the attention of a mysterious political operative known only as the "Magus," the case gets too close to home. After a body turns up on his doorstep, Dan races to catch a killer and prove his innocence.

In the third Great Mistake Mystery, Stephen and Renee investigate a recent robbery that has been pinned on the Noble Dogwalking Agency. The crime involves a missing python and a key that Stephen says he lost. Stephen and Renee need to solve this case or the Noble Dogwalking Agency will go under!

Few Canadians are aware of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM), even ten years after it was formed. This book offers a rare glimpse into the shadows, with detailed information on CANSOFCOM, its units, and a pictorial history of the Command's evolution.

When con man Max O'Brien hears that one of his best friends is wanted for the murder of twenty-three people in Romania, he heads to Bucharest to uncover the truth. As Max uncovers secrets reaching back to Europe's darkest days, he ends up with one foot in the present and the other in the past, scrambling to save his friend s future.

Journalist Raffy Boudjikanian speaks with genocide survivors from Darfur and Rwanda; and in eastern Turkey confronts the legacy of the Turkish government's denial of its responsibility for the Armenian genocide of 1915, an atrocity that resulted in the murder and exiling of many, including the author's ancestors.

A pair of dead bodies don't seem linked, or even suspicious, at first, but Dion and Leith soon find themselves with a hairy murder case on their hands. As Dion gets tangled up with a witness and Leith loses himself in the case, a different kind of killer is on the prowl. But the rumours about him being more than human can't possibly be true ...

Long dismissed as a vain and arrogant self-seeker chasing glory, Charles de Gaulle is revealed in The Paris Game as a transformative figure of the twentieth century whose unflagging determination brings France back from defeat and saves it from the twin threats of Communism and dictatorship

Explores the spectacular failure of the war on drugs to weaken drug cartels and the illegal drug supply, as well as the modern history of drug use and abuse, the pharmacology of illegal drugs, and the economy of the illegal drug trade.

With historical research and rare interviews, explore the highs and lows of aviation north of the 60th parallel. This journey takes readers from hot air balloons above the Klondike gold fields, to international bids for the North Pole, to high-profile crashes and search-and-rescue operations.

Whether saving animals from a factory farm or dealing with her sister's eating disorder, Robin struggles to choose whether taking action would be heroic - or going too far. Worried she's a wuss compared to her friend Zo-Zo, Robin takes the risk of following her own path, and finds her inner truth and courage.

A crooked detective is playing the justice system to protect a kidnapper, and the only viable lead takes private investigator Michael Drayton to a car-thieving junkie.

Canada has produced many successful proponents of the genre known as heavy metal. Drawing on interviews with the original artists of the 1980s, this book provides a new perspective on the dreams of musicians shooting for an American ideal of success ... and ultimately discovering a uniquely Canadian voice in the process.

Shocked by Canada's 1837 rebellions, John A. Macdonald sought to build alliances to avoid future conflicts. Thanks to financial worries and an alcohol problem, he almost quit politics in 1864. The challenge of building Confederation harnessed his skills, and in 1867 he became the country's first prime minister.

Just when Felix Taylor thought the 23rd century was returning to normal, someone has discovered the time machine and plans to reverse Felix's discovery of lupus ridens, or "laughing wolf." Felix and Caroline must follow this stranger back in time and stop him or her before Felix's world turns to dust.

Seventeen-year-old Gwen discovers that she is the reincarnation of an ancient Celtic warrior and magician. She must reacquire her powers and memories to take on in the modern world three of her deadliest enemies from the past, or the world is doomed.

Annika Dietty thinks her future is with Dylan Sopick - until they run away together. As they run into challenges along the way, Dylan's behaviour becomes erratic and unsettling, and Annika knows that he needs help she can't provide. Can she get him to someone who can, or will it be too late?