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The break / by Vermette, Katherena,1977-author.;
From Governor General Award-winning Metis poet and author of 'North End Love Songs', which was selected for Manitoba's provincial book club, comes a powerful intergenerational family saga showcasing Vermette's abundant writing talent and positions her as an exciting new voice in Canadian literature. For readers of 'Birdie', Louise Erdrich and Joseph Boyden. Vermette lives in Winnipeg, MB. Print Run: 15,000 CDN
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Métis women; Métis;

Where trust lies / by Oke, Janette,1935-author.; Logan, Laurel Oke,author.; Hallmark Channel (Television network);
"After teaching in a 1920s mining town in western Canada, Beth Thatcher no longer feels at home among her wealthy family in the East, and her heart is torn between two very different worlds"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Historical fiction.; Women teachers; Women pioneers; Man-woman relationships; Families;

The sky is falling / by Pearson, Kit,1947-;
Norah and her brother are sent from England to Canada during World War Two because their parents are afraid that Hitler's army will invade England."Ages 8-12"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; British; Emigration and immigration; Brothers and sisters;
© 2007, c1989., Penguin Group,

The Paris sister / by Chinn, Adrienne,author.;
The Fry sisters enter the Roaring Twenties forever changed by their experiences during the Great War. Now, as each of their lives unfold in different corners of the globe, they come to realise that the most important bond is that of family. Desperate to save the man she loves, Etta leaves behind the life she has made for herself in Capri and enters the decadent world of Parisian society with all its secrets and scandals. Celie's new life on the Canadian prairies brings mixed blessings - a daughter to adore, but a husband who isn't the man who holds her heart. In Egypt, Jessie's world is forever changed by a devastating loss.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Nineteen twenties; Sisters;

A bear in war / by Innes, Stephanie.; Endrulat, Harry.; Deines, Brian.;
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Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; Soldiers; Fathers and daughters; Teddy bears;
© 2013, c2012., Pajama Press,

M is for moose : a Canadian word book / by Barker, Scott J.,1953-;
An introduction to words featuring Canadian wildlife, habitats, cities and towns, vehicles, clothing, food, and pastimes.Age: 0+ years.LSC
Subjects: Vocabulary;

Elmo's world. [videorecording] / by Sesame Workshop.;
Firefighters -- Doctors -- Helping -- Who are the people in your neighborhood? -- Giving back!Who are the people in Elmo's neighborhood? In this fun DVD, Elmo finds out all about some of the important people who work in our communities. "Helping" jobs such as doctors, firefighters, lifeguards and nurses are highlighted in 3 full Elmo's World episodes!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, full screen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Elmo (Fictitious character : Henson); Fire fighters; Friendship; Helping behavior; Lifeguards; Neighbors; Physicians; Video recordings for children.;
© c2011., Sesame Workshop,

Killer on the first page / by Ferguson, Ian(Author of How to be a Canadian),author.; Ferguson, Will,author.;
"The Happy Rock bookstore, with its new majority owner Miranda Abbott, hosts a murder mystery festival. Six archetypal mystery authors arrive, along with a frazzled publicist, a pair of "super fans," and a self-invited Lachlan Todd. (That would be Luckless Lachlan, Miranda's almost-ex-husband Edgar's nemesis from his Pastor Fran days.) Three murders. Three locked rooms. Three impossible crimes."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Actresses; Authors; Bookstores; Murder; Small cities;

The saddle club. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bennett, Sophie,1989-; Bryant, Bonnie.; Bryant, Bonnie.Saddle Club.Videorecording.; Custo, Arnie.; MacWilliam, Keenan.; Marshall, Lara Jean.; E1 Entertainment (Firm);
Keenan MacWilliam, Sophie Bennett, Lara Jean Marshall.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; Dolby digital ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Bryant, Bonnie.; Animal television programs; Coming-of-age television programs; Female friendship; Horsemanship; Preteens; Riding clubs; Saddle Club (Imaginary organization); Television programs for children.; Video recordings for children.;
© c2009., Distributed by E1 Entertainment,

A beautiful rival : a novel of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden / by Paul, Gill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.In this stunning new novel, Gill Paul reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Helena Rubinstein and Canadian-born Elizabeth Arden. It explore their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for women. From the author of 'The Manhattan Girls'.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Arden, Elizabeth, 1878-1966; Rubinstein, Helena, 1870-1965; Businesswomen; Cosmetics industry;