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Serious and literary fiction, Short storiesCanadian non-fiction, Anthologies, Essays
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A collection of Roy's articles, stories, and essays written over a period of 30 years. Translation of "Fragiles lumieres de la terre." 1982. Uniform title: Fragiles lumières de la terre.
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Literature biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Anthologies, Criticism
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This collection of Davies' non-fiction writing, culled from four decades of dialogues, diaries and sketches, gives his views of people, literature, and himself. 1979.
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History, Anthologies
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John Carey has selected accounts of some of the most extraordinary events in history. Events range from the plague in…
Athens in 430 BC to the fall of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. Exploration and discovery, historical figures, and great battles are all described by eyewitnesses. 1987.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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Royal biographer Penny Junor tells the story of the woman reviled as a pariah who, thanks to numerous twists of…
fate, became the popular princess consort. Junor argues that although Camilla played a central role in the darkest days of the modern monarchy--Charles and Diana's acrimonious and scandalous split--she also played a crucial role in restoring the Royal Family's reputation, especially that of Prince Charles. 2018.
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Biography, Politics and government biography, Royalty biography, History
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Haile Selassie, His Most Puissant Majesty and Distinguished Highness the Emperor of Ethiopia, enjoyed a 44-year reign until his own…
army gave him the boot in 1974. In the days following the coup, Polish journalist Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia and sought out members of the imperial court for interviews. Some descriptions of violence. 1984, c1978. Uniform title: Cesarz.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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An intimate biography of the Duchess of Kent from the time of her birth in Yorkshire, to today. 1971.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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This biography of Wallis Warfield, Duchess of Windsor, examines her relationship with Edward VIII, her previous unhappy marriages, and their…
life together after they were forced to leave England. Her early life is also examined and questions surrounding her birth and early life are addressed. 1996.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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Details the Duke of Windsor's career during World War II, his work with British Military intelligence, and his years as governor of the Bahamas. 1982.
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Biography, Royalty biography, History
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This book describes a number of intriguing incidents in the personal lives of the British Royal Family, dating back to…
the time of Queen Victoria. The family conflicts and the personal failings of a number of the royals have been magnified through the lens of the press, ever eager for fresh details with which to build the impression of scandal. 1995.
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Canadian fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Short storiesAnthologies, Poetry
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Stories and poems of adventure, bravery, friendship and discovery, taken from the lives of Canadian children of many different ethnic backgrounds. Grades 4-7. 1981.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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As the sole survivor of the 1997 auto accident that killed the Princess of Wales, Dodi Fayed, and their chauffeur,…
bodyguard Rees-Jones offers his account of the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. He also discusses his own efforts to cope with injuries and unwelcome notoriety. Bestseller. 2000.
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Short storiesAnthologies
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Many of Kipling's classic novels and short stories, including "Kim", "The jungle book" and "Just so stories" are gathered together here. Grades 4-7 and older. 1989. Uniform title: Selections.
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Arts and entertainment, Biography, Literature biography, Anthologies
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Autobiographical fact and fiction by the novelist, humourist, painter, children's writer and illustrator. Includes stories of his days as a Hollywood scriptwriter for Louis B. Mayer. 1985. Uniform title: Selections.
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Biography, Politics and government biography, Royalty biography, Women biography, European history
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Ouvrage solidement documenté, souvent à partir de sources inédites sur la vie tumultueuse de la célèbre impératrice d'Autriche. 1997.
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Canadian non-fiction, General non-fiction, Literature, Anthologies, Essays
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An anthology of poetry, short stories, and essays by aspiring Native writers from across the country. Topics range from spirituality,…
traditional values, and the recovery of aboriginal languages, to self-government, urban life, and healing. 1995.
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Canadian non-fiction, Anthologies, Politics and government, Canadian politics and government
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A collection of Stéphane Dion's speeches from 1996 to 1998, organized around four central themes. Discusses Quebec, diversity, federalism, unity, and identity. 1999. (Canadian politics, political science)
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Canadian fiction, Prairie fiction, Short storiesAnthologies, Poetry
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This collection of fiction and poetry from the past 50 years includes works by Margaret Laurence, Sandra Birdsell, Robert Kroetsch, Sinclair Ross, Carol Shields, Adele Wiseman and Miriam Waddington. 1988.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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How did queens find happiness? In courts bristling with testosterone - swashbuckling generals, polished courtiers, and virile cardinals - many…
had love affairs. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard had courtiers; Catherine the Great had a long list of sexy favourites; Empress Alexandra had Rasputin and Marie Antoinette had count Axel Fersen. 2006.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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Biography, Royalty biography, Family biography
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Prince Charles' ex-valet describes the household of Buckingham Palace and the other Royal residences, as well as the duties of…
the various servants. Sequel to "Royal service: my twelve years as valet to Prince Charles" (DC04351). 1985.