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The first of two volumes of a biography of John A. Macdonald follows his life from his birth in Scotland…
in 1815 to his emigration with his family to Kingston, Ontario. Covers his days as a young, rising lawyer, his tragedy-ridden first marriage, the birth of his political ambitions, and his commitment to the all-but-impossible challenge of achieving Confederation. Concludes with his presiding, with his second wife Agnes, over the first Canada Day of the new Dominion in 1867. 2007.Gordon Ramsay makes it easy
By Gordon Ramsay, Mark Sargeant, Helen Tillott. 2005
Chef Gordon Ramsay shows how you can eat great food without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen.…
Using the best ingredients and uncomplicated cooking methods, he presents 100 quick and easy recipes for every possible occasion. 2005.Jamie at home: cook your way to the good life
By Jamie Oliver. 2007
Jamie's book offers no-nonsense simple cooking with great flavours all year round. His recipes are inspired by his vegetable patch,…
and are divided up into the four seasons to give an idea of when each kind of garden produce emerges. The book also offers advice on how to grow your own vegetables. 2007.Jamie's ministry of food: anyone can learn to cook in 24 hours
By Jamie Oliver. 2008
Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high. "The Ministry of Food" was set up…
to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we're living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives. Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet. We need to learn from the past. We need to look back at the way our grandmothers and great-grandmothers cooked - wholesome, tasty food that was simple and quick to prepare. 2008.Jamie's Italy
By Jamie Oliver. 2005
Jamie's journey takes the reader all over Italy to cook with and learn from the real masters of Italian cuisine:…
the locals. As a result the text provides more than 120 recipes for everything from risotto to roasts and spaghetti to stews. 2005.In the heat of the kitchen
By Gordon Ramsay, Mark Sargeant, Roz Denny. 2004
Gordon Ramsay, star of "Hell's Kitchen," is known for his culinary expertise. This new cookbook reveals not only recipes, but…
how he achieved his success, from techniques and short cuts to clever cooking tips. With chapters on fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, salads, fruits and breads, this is a cookbook you will turn to whenever you want to cook with lots of style and a minimum of fuss. 2004, c2003.In my own name: a memoir
By Maureen McTeer. 2003
Born and raised in Ottawa, at twenty McTeer was already a seasoned political worker when she went to work for…
Joe Clark. The young M.P. from Alberta was thirteen years her senior, and eventually became her husband in 1973. Maureen McTeer has helped shape and change many aspects of Canadian life with an active political life of her own. 2003.Duffy: stardom to Senate to scandal
By Dan Leger. 2014
Mike Duffy made his name as a political reporter, and in the process became one of Prince Edward Island’s most…
famous exports. He cast himself as the ultimate insider, Parliament Hill’s man in the know. It made him a household name and one of Canada’s best-paid journalists. But Duffy wanted to get even closer and lobbied his way into the Canadian Senate. Here is the story of Duffy’s rise to the top in Canadian media, his entanglement with the Harper Conservatives, and the scandal that made him one of the most controversial figures in contemporary politics. 2014.Chock full of chocolate (Kids can do it)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2005
From a polka-dot pie that's perfect for a party to a silly salami you can eat for dessert, this book…
is choc-a-block with more than forty-five tasty chocolate recipes. Includes Quick Treats, delicious chocolate ideas kids can prepare in minutes, or even seconds! Try triple chocolate cookies, cool shakes, s'more gorp, candy-covered pizza and dirt dessert. Grades 4-7. 2005.Etched in ice: a tribute to hockey's defining moments
By Michael McKinley. 1998
"Etched in Ice" showcases the builders and broadcasters, the dramas and pathos, of a sport that has long made winter…
the hottest season. It includes not only the titans and their achievements, but it also takes us to the men and women who are not household names, yet have affected the game in their own remarkable ways: the first big-time team on the West Coast; a gifted American player cut down early in World War I; a women's team that lost only two games out of 350 during the 1930s. 1998.Ford Nation: two brothers, one vision : the true story of the people's mayor
By Rob Ford, Doug Ford. 2016
During his tumultuous term as mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford always stayed on message—saving taxpayers money and putting the brakes…
on the “gravy train” at city hall. But despite his hard work to cut excessive spending and to address the city’s crumbling infrastructure, the media delighted in showcasing Ford’s most personal struggles instead. The city, the country, the entire world watched Rob Ford battle substance abuse, but they rarely saw or heard the real story behind Ford—the family man, the faithful public servant, the devoted husband, father, and brother who put the people of his city above all else. 2016.From protest to power: personal reflections on a life in politics
By Bob Rae. 1996
Former Ontario premier Bob Rae presents his memoirs of the events and ideas which have influenced him through his life.…
Rae reflects on his days as a student politician, his studies at Oxford, his involvement in federal and provincial politics, and the joys and tragedies in his family life. 1996.Hometown heroes: on the road with Canada's national hockey team
By Paul Quarrington. 1988
A behind-the-scenes look at Canada's Olympic team, formed in 1985, through the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. The problems and politics…
of a national hockey team are presented with humour and candor.Good food to go: healthy lunches your kids will love
By Brenda Bradshaw, Cheryl Mutch. 2011
A guide to packing healthy lunch boxes with food that kids will enjoy and parents can feel good about. Two…
working moms - one a teacher, one a pediatrician - offer creative ideas for balanced lunches and nutritious snacks, as well as up-to-date health tips. These lunches will stay hot enough, cold enough or crisp enough after a morning in the cloakroom, be peanut butter free, and kid-friendly and delicious. 2011.Gandhi before India
By Ramachandra Guha. 2014
Takes us from Gandhi's birth in 1869 through his upbringing in Gujarat, his 2 years as a student in London,…
and his 2 decades as a lawyer and community organizer in South Africa. The author has uncovered a myriad of previously untapped documents, including private papers of Gandhi's contemporaries and co-workers; contemporary newspapers and court documents; and secret files kept by British Empire functionaries. Guha describes the social, political and personal worlds in which Gandhi began his journey to become the modern era's most important and influential political actor. And Guha makes clear that Gandhi's work in South Africa - far from being a mere prelude to his accomplishments in India - was profoundly influential on his evolution as a political thinker, social reformer and beloved leader. 2014.Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire: Duchess Of Devonshire
By Amanda Foreman. 1998
The story of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, one of the most flamboyant women of the 18th century, and her times.…
Distantly related to the late Princess of Wales, she was, in turn, a compulsive gambler, political savante and operator, drug addict, adulteress and darling of the common people. Georgiana Spencer became the Duchess of Devonshire and mistress of Chatsworth in 1774 and consequently became a public figure. She also became an important campaigning figure in the Whig party. However, her success concealed a personal suffering, with her husband preferring her best friend. Georgiana's extravagances were her undoing - gambling and a pregnancy from an affair resulted in her exile. She returned, dishonoured and disgraced, yet she rose to the challenge and became one of the most respected politicians of the age. 1998.Friday night dinners
By Bonnie Stern. 2008
Friday night dinner is the perfect way to start the weekend. There are menus for every season and occasion: holidays…
and barbecues, fast suppers and fabulous feasts - and Bonnie makes sure you can pull off memorable meals and still enjoy the food and fun with everyone else. What's more, with well over 170 recipes, you'll want to cook Friday night dinner every day of the week. 2008.Dessert university: more than 300 spectacular recipes and essential lessons from White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier
By Roland Mesnier, Lauren Chattman. 2004
White House Pastry Chef Mesnier provides information and recipes, beginning with fruit desserts, then moving on to mousses and Bavarian…
creams, frozen desserts, crepes, puddings and chocolate. He makes use of newly available tropical fruits, and offers explanations of the different types and various uses of meringues. Mesnier also works with traditional desserts, and he has plenty of recipes for the basic cookies, cakes, and pies that are still in great demand. 2004.Earth to table: seasonal recipes from an organic farm
By Jeff Crump, Bettina Schormann. 2009
Sometimes the healthiest and most delicious food often comes from farmers and artisans just down the road. Chefs Jeff Crump…
and Bettina Schormann remind us of the relationship between local eating and taste, and demonstrate how you can reduce your carbon footprint without diminishing your enjoyment of food. Includes how-to sections and recipes that will leave anyone wondering why they ever considered eating a tomato in February. 2009.Don Cherry's hockey stories and stuff
By Don Cherry, Al Strachan. 2008
Former hockey player and coach Don Cherry's comments on Hockey Night in Canada's "Coach's Corner" routinely make headlines as they…
entertain, educate, and often upset some fans throughout North America. Now he presents his favourite stories from his career in hockey. And you can imagine the stories he has to tell. c2008.