Canada Books

I read this one eagerly. As a Canadian I always had heard about the executions of Canadian POWs in Normandy by the SS. By reading this very detailed and well researched book I understood what happened right from the time of the invasion all the way through the post-war trails.
I really recommend this book!

Howard Margolian's book is a well-written and -researched book that explores the conflict between the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 12th SS Panzer Division, particularly the issue of murdering Prisoners of War by the Germans. By documenting several previously uncredited murders, Margolian has revealed the full extent of the SS atrocities. Each incident is treated with respect and by using forensic evidence he has made a plausible reconstruction of the events. A credit to scholarship.

Once I started the book I couldnt put it down, I read it in no time and found it GREAT. I have had 2 copies of the book that have walked away. I personally think that Mick Lowe should do a update on the story like the other person said that would be really interesting, to let us know what ever happened after and I would be the first one to go out and buy the book. I had the original hardcover, and when that disappeared I got a softcover. I am once again looking for the book because I tell everyone about it and no one that I have talked to has read it.

Mick Lowe's book is an exceptionally well written account of the Satan's Choice and how eight Ontario, Canada members were put on trial for the bar room shooting of a rival club member. Biker cops hate the book and claim it slanders their tactics for busting biker related murders. One of those convicted (Rick Sauve) spent sixteen years in Ontario prisons for "Conspiracy to commit first degree murder." Another (Gary "Nutty" Comeau) may still be in prison. The shooting which the book is based on inspired the Steve Earle song "Justice in Ontario." This is a
highly readable account of outlaw bikers and how they get along with police and other clubs. It deserves to be made into a mini-series. Author Mick Lowe lives in Sudbury, Ontario. Lowe should write an up-date to this book, which has unfortunately gone out of print in Canada.

I recently visited my daughter in Las Vegas. She has a copy of this book. It was wonderful just leafing through it. There is a picture of each and every tempting cookie in the book. I finally selected the Raspberry Bars with Lemon Icing and made them for guests. Everyone agreed, they were outstanding. I decided I must have this book for my collection! And now I find it is out of print! I will continue to search for it.

I know it's my favorite cookie cookbook. I have used at least half of the recipes so far and there hasn't been a bad cookie in the cookie jar. I've bought several copies since I bought my own to give to my mother and friends. I especially like the fact that there is a picture of each cookie that is in the cookbook. My favorite cookie in the book? I'd have to say the Chocolate Covered Palmiers; well, maybe the Peanut Butter Prints; then there's the Chunky Macadamia Chip Cookies...

I was thrilled to discover this book has been re-released, as it has been unavailable for years. Another reviewer has gone into great detail, and I do not want to repeat what he has written. However, I will reinforce his review with my own endorsement - this book is a fascinating look at the every day lives of men in the naval service. Little more than boys, really, thrown in over their heads to either sink or swim. However, the stories contained in this book are often humourous, as "boys will be boys" stories. The humour is intermingled with some interesting insight into the feel of the RCN in WWII - for example, their awe at being in the presence of a British battleship. Highly recommended for anyone interested in this era.

In every war, a few men gain an everlasting reputation by standing brave and firm against immense odds -- from the time of the Spartans at Thermopylea to the US Marines at Khe Sahn -- and the story of the men who manned the corvettes of the Royal Canadian Navy is one such legend.

James B. Lamb was one of those men, and he has written a superb story about `The Corvette Navy' of Canada which helped fight the U-boats to a stand-still in World War II. Corvettes were rugged little ships, about 200 feet in length and only 1,200 tons, based on the design of Antarctic whaling ships. Almost 300 were built, the largest number of any one class of warships ever built. England's Royal Navy named them for flowers; which meant the proud Teutonic U104 was sunk by HMS Rhododendron, and U147 was sunk by HMS Periwinkle, and U605 was captured by HMS Poppy. It was truly "flower power" in action.

Canadians named their corvettes after towns, and let crews design the coat-of-arms for each ship. Five aces were chosen for HMCS Baddeck (bad deck -- get it?); a crowned lady falling on her backside in a puddle of water became the crest for HMCS Wetaskiwin (Wet-ass-Queen). Lamb, one of the top newspaper editors in Canada during his career, includes the courage, duty, sacrifice, terror and, thankfully -- the humor that war can provide. Lamb lived that experience, as commander of HMCS Minas and later HMCS Camrose. His book is a first hand account.

The winter North Atlantic, where Canadian corvettes took convoys to and from England, is one of the grimmest bodies of water on earth. Fall into the sea, and you lose consciousness within five minutes and freeze to death within 15 minutes. Lamb tells of frantic work by corvette crews to chop foot thick ice of the upper decks to keep from rolling over and sinking. He also tells of a depth charge attack against a U-boat by a trawler which couldn't get away from the explosions in time. Geysers of water erupted and the trawler disappeared under the spray; when it reappeared with it's stern blown off and steam pouring from broken boiler pipes, the captain meekly signaled, "I have busted myself."

Even Americans, who got into the war two and one-quarter years after Canada, are included. Lamb was once part of a crew bringing a new Canadian warship from British Columbia to the North Atlantic. The Americans posted an armed guard with a massive gun on his hip to prevent any "monkey business" while in the Panama Canal. Canadian ships in those days issued a daily tot of rum to every sailor; so the guard was plied with food and extra rum. After he fell asleep in his chair, the Canadian sailors slipped the revolver out of the man's holster and replaced it with a banana.

When the fun was over, they gave a very worried guard his beloved gun back before they left him in Colon, Panama. In a few months, the Canadians were in the toughest combat theatre of World War II; the American was left to keep Panama safe. It's this combination of the sublime to the ridiculous -- how else do you expect teenagers in warships to act? -- that makes his book a rare gem in military histories. Without such kids, U-boats could have closed the Atlantic -- and Germany might have won. Understand them, and you'll understand the mood of American service men in World War II.

Who were these sailors? Look at it this way: anyone who was 30 years of age or older was immediately nicknamed "Pappy." The regular peacetime navy men all got safe desk jobs in Canada or England; just as the old Spartans sat at home and sent the teens to Thermopylae. Wars are ever like that, and Lamb tells their story superbly. Only one corvette now remains, as a dockside museum in Halifax. Lamb's book heralds the passing of an fantastic era lived by incredible men.

Even if you've never seen a ship, let alone the North Atlantic Squadron, you'll understand this story that's told in terms of the people. It's a gem.

Editors Simon Evans, Sarah Carter, and Bill Yeo successfully collaborate to assemble a compendium of truly informative and insightful essays in Cowboys, Ranchers and the Cattle Business: Cross-Border Perspectives On Ranching History. From Terry G. Jordan-Bychkov's "Does the Border Matter?: Cattle Ranching and the 49th Parallel" to Simon M. Evan's Tenderfoot to Rider: Learning 'Cowboying' on the Canadian Ranching Frontier during the 1800s", to Lorain Lounsberry's "Wild West Shows and the Canadian West", the contributors bring their unique perspectives and researches to bear in a series thoroughly accessible, "reader friendly", illuminating, highly recommended perspectives and histories of the ranching business on both sides of the longest, unguarded border in North America from the days of the independent wild frontier down to the present "agribusiness" and global economy environments.

Cowboys, Ranchers And The Cattle Business will appeal to any student of American ranching and Western history, covering the work of cowboys and ranchers from early to modern times and providing different, cross-border perspectives on ranching history. The focus contrasts Canadian and American ranching history and developments and provides some intriguing facts in the process of comparing the two countries for differences and similarities.

This book.. will delight children.. and adults..

It tells a story that will delight and capture your imagination. This was the first book of Mr. Kings I hesitated to purchase. The cost of a children's book I thought was a tad high, and I have no little children around at the moment. But came across it for the 3rd time in one week and decided to purchase it... and after not only being totally delighted with the story, the manner it is written.. I must say I was impressed with the quality of the book it self. This book was made to endure the thousands of times little hands, and old alike will pick it up and become absorbed in this story. It will make you giggle.. chuckle.. and look at the sound of coyote singing to the moon.. in a whole new wonderful way. A true native story... in the most amazing way.. thank you Mr. King


Holley Schultz

Every time I read this to my daughter she laughs so hard it takes a good long while to get her back into a quiet bedtime mood! We originaly bought the book for a friend who lives in the woods and loves animal stories, but we will just have to get her another copy as we cannot part with this one. This is a great book to read out loud and the language, tone and humour make it a joy for both the listener and the reader. It has easily become one of our favorite books in my daughter's library.

This was an excellent book for all children and adults that like to read.
Thank you.

"The Cree of North America," by Deborah B. Robinson, is a fascinating look at the Native American people known as the Cree. The book combines an easy-to-read text with many full-color photographs. Also included are maps, a glossary, an index, many sidebar articles, and other supplementary features.

Topics covered include the Cree language, their environment, plants and animals in their areas, early Cree history, traditional arts and crafts, and more. Robinson doesn't shy away from controversial subjects; for example, she discusses the impact of the anti-fur movement on the Cree, for whom hunting and trapping have been important economic activities.

"Criminology", co-authored by Leonard Glick and J. Mitchell Miller, is a comprehensive and well-written entry-level guide to the complex and controversial topic of criminology as practiced in the United States. "Criminology" is specifically organized to facilitate the work of the instructor and the student.

Each of fourteen chapters covers basic definitions, theory, and observed behavior for some category of criminal activity and/or the police, judicial, and correctional response. The basic text presents narrative, graphics, and focused text boxes, augmented by excerpts from a variety of authors with more indepth analysis of various problems. Each chapter comes with self-testing questions to reinforce learning. The layout of each chapter easily translates to a classroom presentation.

Presentation for the most part is even-handed, in recognition that criminology does not have perfect analyses or answers for what is very complex human behavior. Multiple theories of criminology are presented without predetermined selection of a single answer. Contrasting arguments for and against incarceration, capital punishment, and punitive sentences for drug-related offenses provide a good basis for further exploration in a classroom or seminar environment. The focus is on the United States, although some anecdotal context is provided for other nations. The text has been updated to include consideration of crimes of recent or renewed emphasis such as international terrorism and human trafficking.

"Criminology" is very highly recommended as a great teaching resource for college entry-level criminology classes.

Got it in the conditionso offered. Took a little longer, but was ok, the product was good.

The first half of the book takes place in France, mostly having to do with the royal court and the service of the king. It has the excitement, drama, and intrigue of Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", only the young man we are watching is a Christian. Eventually he must choose between his faith, and his position. He is engaged to his cousin, also a Huguenot. When it becomes illegal to hold to their faith, they make a narrow escape across the ocean, with the help of two Americans. The Puritan sea captain conforms to the modern stereotype of the Puritans, with a disapproving glance at pleasure in God's creation (considering that we are not meant to enjoy life) and a habit of soberly calling down Biblical curses on those who are not of his way of thinking. My main disappointment in the book was this portrayal of New England Puritans. The other American is a backwoodsman, whose ideas tend to be much more liberal than his Puritan friend. Adele's father, being weak in health, asks that the two young people marry before his death, which occurs on the voyage. They also suffer shipwreck.

When they arrive in Canada, the Huguenots are discovered to be escaping persecution in France, and a Jesuit persistently follows them, to return them to "justice" and the Catholic religion. Their American friends help them to escape their prison ship which was to return them to France. They meet new companions, and see them scalped by the hostile Indians. As they flee on, they are eventually captured by the Indians, with the Jesuit still behind them. Once again, they are rescued just in time, and finally reach safe territory, where they are free to believe the truth of God's Word without interference.

The story is encouraging to see what others have been willing to suffer for their faith in Christ, and to see the history of so many who fled persecution. It is also a complex story, with many pieces which are eventually pulled together, and an unexpected complication to the plot around every corner. There is never a boring chapter, and though Christ shines through it, it is never preachy. I so appreciate riveting storylines that also hold up the Lord, and those who place their trust in Him. This book definitely falls into that category.

This is just the most interesting book for a view of some of our past history, first in France and then in NE America while the Indian wars were still going on. With this, you realize the background from which Paul Revere's father escaped death from the Heugenot "cleansing" in Catholic-controlled France, came to America and apprenticed himself to a silver-smith in Boston. And so that story goes on in other books like Paul Revere and Freemasonry, by Stebleki. But this is a very good book, easy highschool age read, to flavor the history of why liberty was so much desired in the "new world" at that time.

This book is interesting, adventurous, informative, accurate, captivating - a must read! It involves North American Indian history during the last half of the 1800's, in the Northwest US and Western Canada. The major focus is on the Blackfeet Indians of this area. Learn how critical the land and the buffalo were to so many Indian Nations, and how they lost both of these critical necessities of their life and culture. Read this book and learn that there were peaceful Indians, and there were violent Indians, rather like the rest of the world! Read this book and you will never think or say the North American Indians "were savages", as many people still do! This book should also be a must read for every high school student in North America! I highly recommend it!

This book is interesting, adventurous, informative, accurate, captivating - a must read! It involves North American Indian history during the last half of the 1800's, in the Northwest US and Western Canada. The major focus is on the Blackfeet Indians of this area. Learn how critical the land and the buffalo were to so many Indian Nations, and how they lost both of these critical necessities of their life and culture. Read this book and learn that there were peaceful Indians, and there were violent Indians, rather like the rest of the world! Read this book and you will never think or say the North American Indians "were savages", as many people still do! This book should also be a must read for every high school student in North America! I highly recommend it!