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By Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Author)

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Using beaver dams as a metaphor for Indigenous blockades, A Short History of the Blockade provides a perspective on Indigenous resistance and resilience. With short chapters but deep meaning, Simpson’s work can be used to … [Click to Read More]

By Mandi Kujawa (Author), Hana Kujawa (Author), Claude St. Aubin (Illustrator), Lovern Kindzierski (Illustrator)

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This uplifting graphic novel focuses on the experiences of Marcus—a young man who has memory problems because of a virus impacting his brain—and Emily—a young woman with a tumour on her brain. A Slug Story … [Click to Read More]

By Krista Kagume (Author), Gregory Kennedy (Author)

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Alberta Nature Guide is a single resource covering over 400 different species of mammals, birds, fish, and plants that make up the diverse Alberta environment. This reference book is an excellent way to introduce younger … [Click to Read More]

By Larry Donovan (Author), Tom Monto (Author)

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Alberta Place Names is an alphabetized reference book of geographical place names in Alberta. Each entry contains a brief description of a location and the origins of its name. Supplementary information is occasionally provided (about … [Click to Read More]

By René Fumoleau (Author)

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In As Long As This Land Shall Last, René Fumoleau outlines the relationships and parties involved in the areas under Treaty 8 and Treaty 11, which includes Northern Alberta. Particular attention is paid to providing … [Click to Read More]

By Various Authors (Author)

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Beyond the Food Court contains 14 short essays by Alberta-based writers that explore the roles food plays in our lives. Each essay has its own flavour and focus, and can be used individually or in … [Click to Read More]

By Various Authors (Author)

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Beyond the Gallery is a collection of essays written in both English and Spanish about experiencing visual art and Canadian Spanish-speaking identities. These eight essays vary in topic from classical art to modern tattooing, and … [Click to Read More]

By Chris Fisher (Author), John Acorn (Author)

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With over 350 species of birds included in one illustrated field guide, Birds of Alberta is an authoritative resource that provides useful information without overwhelming young researchers. Entries for each species include some basic information … [Click to Read More]

By Betty Bastien (Author)

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Blackfoot Ways of Knowing provides a deep dive into Blackfoot language, culture, and traditional knowledge intertwined with Betty Bastien’s engagement with her identity. Guided by Elders and her own experiences, Bastien provides an extensive exploration … [Click to Read More]

By Duane S. Radford (Author)

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Duane Radford shares his outdoor wisdom in the Canadian Outdoor Survival Guide, with sections ranging from fishing techniques to basic wilderness first aid. Despite the specialized focus of this book, the tone and vocabulary are … [Click to Read More]

By Laura Swart (Author)

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Cut It Out is a guide to improved writing. Each chapter focuses on one of ten rules to help learners avoid some of the most common sentence errors. The chapters provide explanations, examples, and a … [Click to Read More]

By Esi Edugyan (Author)

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Esi Edugyan frames a conversation about belonging and identity around her experiences living in various parts of the world and visiting her parents’ home country, Ghana. This short, reflective book explores the concepts presented in … [Click to Read More]