From 1870 to 1930 British Home children, over 1000,00 of them, arrived to work on Canadian farms. Travelling in groups of up to 400, their worldly possessions in small metal trunks, they came from the discipline of British Homes to the land that was believed to offer the best hope for their future. Some of them are still living; their personal stories have been compiled and edited by Phyllis Harrison. From childhood memories, the writers tell of the harsh conditions that separated them from family and friends, of the reality of loneliness, of grinding hard work, discrimination, and disappointment.

The Home Children

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

J.Gordon Shillingford

What did the ancient Jewish and Christian seers imagine when they considered the end of the world? What do ancient apocalyptic texts really tell us about the nature of good and evil? The End of the World examines the social, historical, and theological nature of ancient apocalypses?such as 1 Enoch, the Apocalypse of John, and Daniel?and compares their vision of the apocalyptic end to that found in modern film and television. How does the cinema imagine the end? What do these films tell us about our view of the end of the world and the nature of good and evil? By examining films ranging from The Exorcist to Mad Max, from Bladerunner to End of Days, this book proposes that while apocalyptic films rely on these ancient apocalyptic texts, they alter them to give us a sense of our own fears and anxieties at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

The End of the World: The Apocalyptic Imagination in Film and Television

Humor & Entertainment

Martens, John W.

Movies

Here was a man who had done it all with winter roads. Here was the spark plug that drove a work force of over 400 men deep into the wilderness of northwestern Ontario, northern Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The Sigfusson Transportation Company built a winter road system like no other on earth?stretching 3,560 miles into the dead of winter. Rather than have Sigfusson gain a hard-earned profit by building and operating a winter-road freighting system annually at no cost to society, the governments of the day in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario each were successful in putting the company out of business.

Sigfusson's Roads

Literature & Fiction

Sigfusson, Svein

Dramas & Plays

You Got the Part! is a must-have resource for anyone auditioning for roles in film and television. It is a comprehensive guide showing how to land an audition, how to prepare for and perform at that audition, and how to follow up afterward. Written by an award-winning casting director with twenty-eight years in the industry, this book takes the reader behind the scenes at actual casting sessions. Practical information is mixed with insiders' tips supported by anecdotes and stories from actors and casting directors. You Got the Part! is amusing and informative, and an essential tool for both the novice and the experienced actor.

You Got the Part!: A Casting Director Guides Actors to Successful Auditions for Film and Television

Chesley, Marsha

If you can recall even a single dream, this book can demonstrate how you become an artist as you sleep. All those vibrant colours, challenging characters, sights and sounds, are your own creations. For inspiration, enjoy the numerous examples of fantastic stories that arise from the depths of human imagination in this poetic exploration of dreams and related folktales. Dream poetry by Tanis MacDonald adds to the feast. Like exotic plants, dreams rise from the ordinary soil of our mundane lives; some are perennial, some annual, some occasional volunteers that drop in unexpectedly and disappear. And quite a few of them are just plain weeds, but even weeds have their value. Dreams grow more luxurious with some mindful care, and can produce astounding blooms in glorious shapes and colours and scents. "To keep this garden growing, I draw on my academic training as a professional folklorist, my sporadic efforts as an amateur artist, and my on-going experiences as a performing storyteller"?from the introduction.

The Golden Woman: Dreaming as Art

Stone, Kay

Religion & Spirituality

Joe from Winnipeg is an acclaimed series of weekly commentaries penned and performed by Ian Ross (winner of the 1997 Governor General's Award for Drama) on CBC Radio One. Phenomenally successful since they began to air, these humorous commentaries reflect a compassionate and curious Everyman. In his third collection of the Joe from Winnipeg stories, Ross picks over 80 of his faves from the series. He delves into such pressing social issues as moose on the road, immunization, peekaboo, little dogs wearing nail polish, springrolls, and odometer checks.

Joe from Winnipeg: All My Best

Ross, Ian

Humor

The history of swing, the story of Prohibition, the inspiration for tiki, and the secret life of absinthe. Cocktail-O-Matic is the killer-diller guide to all things cocktail. Not just a step-by-step guide to the care and handling of the classics?the Manhattans, martinis, Bronxes, sidecars and more?it's the story of how those cocktails came to be. From Esquivel to Trader Vic, James Bond to Frank Sinatra, mambo to Space Age Bachelor Pad, Cocktail-o-matic is the little black book of swank. Includes more than one hundred recipes for the aspiring mixologist.

Cocktail-O-Matic: the little black book of Cocktail

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Matczuk, Suzanne

Beverages & Wine

Letters to Jennifer

Gray, Oliver

Gray, Maude

What is the common thread between a rock star, a former vice-presidential candidate, a competitive racecar driver, a hijacking victim, an All-Pro wide receiver, a falsely imprisoned man, a prisoner of war, and 25 other women and men? They all have persevered through significant adversity and now are sharing their amazing experiences and the wisdom they gained. Anyone who has encountered difficult times or enjoys inspirational stories will be drawn to Surviving Adversity because it contains thirty-two profiles of individuals who have faced different types of adversityâ ranging from addiction, overcoming sexism or racism, carrying on after the death of loved ones, succeeding despite physical handicaps, surviving financial hardship, to facing cancer and many other challenges. If you or someone you know is currently in the midst of a difficult time, then Surviving Adversity will provide perspective and hope.

Surviving Adversity

Self-Help

Carley Gord

Motivational

To understand Canada one must understand racism, for Canada was born and grew as a racist state. Race riots, segregated schools, racially-based union membership, mass deportations of innocent people, the state sanctioned kidnapping of children, a conscious attempt at cultural genocide and much more have shaped Canada's history. Last Steps to Freedom: The Evolution of Canadian Racism encourages Canadians to look truthfully at their past, admit mistakes, atone for crimes and applaud progress. The book is organized chronologically, by region, and by ethnic group. It traces the experiences of Chinese, Ukranian, Jewish, Japanese, Black, and Native Canadians. In each case, early activities and contributions by groups and individuals are explored. People mysteriously absent from our history books such as Viola Desmond, Big Bear, Ivan Pylipiw, and others are celebrated. The systemic racism against which they struggled is explained.

Last Steps To Freedom: The Evolution of Canadian Racism

History

BOYKO, John

Americas

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