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Despite the term “essays” in the title, Blue Portugal and Other Essays is anything but a traditional collection of essays. Investigating themes of family histories, the natural world, art, music, aging, and more, Kishkan’s voice … [Click to Read More]
By Theresa Kishkan (Author)
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This book recalls the devastating 2016 Fort McMurray fire, told through the experiences of Greenwood and her husband during the crisis and evacuation. The author uses simple vocabulary to provide insight into the personal side … [Click to Read More]
By Therese Greenwood (Author)
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Reimagining Fire is a blend of art, poetry, and thought-provoking short pieces on humans’ relationship with the environment that range in style from essays to short stories. While many of the chapters touch on climate … [Click to Read More]
By Eveline Kolijn (Editor)
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The Calgary Stampede has been a keystone of Albertan culture for over a century, and The Rangeland Derby delves into the history of its famous chuckwagon races. With numerous stories and facts, Mikkelsen paints a … [Click to Read More]
By Glen Mikkelsen (Author)
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A follow-up collection of essays, One West, Two Myths II again tackles various elements of the mythos of historical North American frontiers, ranging from art to historiographies. The essays could be used independently in social … [Click to Read More]
By C.L. Higham (Editor), Robert Thacker (Editor)
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- Alberta History
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- Indigenous Matters
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One West, Two Myths takes a critical view of the traditional western mythos that created many generations’ ideals of the “Old West.” With a particular focus on place, this collection of essays explores the colonizing … [Click to Read More]
By Carol Higham (Editor), Robert Thacker (Editor)
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- Alberta History
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- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Fine Arts
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Told through the eyes of an aspiring queer historian, Legislating Love is a play that explores the story of the last Canadian man jailed for being gay. The play is rooted in the facts of … [Click to Read More]
By Natalie Meisner (Author)
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- Alberta History
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Frank is a fictional murder mystery set around the historical 1903 landslide in Frank, Alberta, that killed more than 100 people. Despite its historical setting, the language used is accessible to modern readers, and with … [Click to Read More]
By Ben Rankel (Author)
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Set in Calgary amid the Great Depression, 1st Legion of Utopia traces the origins of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which would lead to today’s New Democratic Party (NDP). The story combines fictional main characters … [Click to Read More]
By James Davidge (Author), Bob Prodor (Illustrator), Nick Johnson (Illustrator)
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- English Language Arts
- Canadian History
- Alberta History
- Rural Experience
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With a narrative that intermingles personal family drama with Canadian history, Burning the Night is a captivating tale of love, art, and surprising reveals connected to historical events. The story follows Curtis as he becomes … [Click to Read More]
By Glen Huser (Author)