Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Englishwoman in America The Englishwoman in America Isabella L. Bird This account by an English lady traveling in America in 1854 with relatives was written for her friends rather than for publication. At nearly 500 pages, her narrative is very rich in detail. Probabl… OL1077885W
The Greedy Bastard Diary The Greedy Bastard Diary Eric Idle A stunningly witty exploration of the American landscape -- not to mention a brilliant comic's mind -- this diary is chock-full of everything you ever wanted to know about Eric Idle, Monty Python, Am… OL12597W
Tides of change on Grand Manan Island Tides of change on Grand Manan Island Joan Marshall Grand Manan Island, a 200-year old fishing village in the Bay of Fundy, has been overwhelmed by globalization, technology, and changing government policies. Changes on the island call into question t… OL15519316W
Baking as biography Baking as biography Diane Tye "Hidden among the simple lists of ingredients and directions for everyday foods are surprising stories. In Baking as Biography, Diane Tye considers her mother's recipe collection, reading between the… OL16413790W
On the outside looking Indian On the outside looking Indian Rupinder Gill There is a phenomenon in Amish culture called Rumspringa, where Amish adolescents are permitted to break free from the traditional lifestyle to indulge in taboo activities. At the end they decide if … OL16499007W
Villages Villages Lynn M. Stone Describes life in early American villages, including colonial and Native American settlements, and examines various living history or recreated villages. OL1801912W
Speaking our truths Speaking our truths Monique Gray Smith Holding each other up with respect, dignity and kindness. OL19715967W
A prairie boy's summer A prairie boy's summer William Kurelek Text and twenty full color paintings describe a young boy's summers on the Canadian prairies during the 1930's. OL2013878W
Gender relations in Canada Gender relations in Canada Janet Siltanen xvi, 251 pages ; 23 cm OL2367895W
Canada Canada Mary Quigley Introduces the land, native animals, clothing, school, work, transportation, food, arts, and celebrations of Canada. OL5820835W
Canada Day Canada Day Molly Aloian Learn the history behind this national holiday, celebrating the birth of a nation by Canadians from coast to coast. See the many different ways in which this multi-cultural nation recognizes this occ… OL5828497W
Journeys to the edge Journeys to the edge Peter M. Gardner "Gardner offers a vicarious anthropological experience as he describes his research trips to study the Paliyans of the tropical forests of India, the Dene in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and … OL5836981W
In the land of long fingernails In the land of long fingernails Charles Wilkins In the summer of 1969, Charlie Wilkins was a young man in search of a job. Turned down by a dozen potential employers including Shubang Used Tire and Dick’s Nifty Car Wash Wilkins landed an unlikely … OL587191W
Canada in pictures Canada in pictures James Nach Photographs and text survey the geography, history, government, people, and economy of the world's second largest country. OL6353636W
Policing Canadian Society Policing Canadian Society Forcese ix, 325 p. : 23 cm OL9322485W