Everything you wanted to know about Nova Scotia and were going to ask anyway. From the number of kilometers of coastlines to the stories behind those weird place names (hello Ecum Secum) to profiles of Joe Howe and Thomas Chandler Haliburton, there is no book as comprehensive as the Nova Scotia Book of Everything. There is also no book more fun. If you love Nova Scotia, you ll love the Nova Scotia Book of Everything.

Nova Scotia Book Of Everything

John MacIntyre and Martha Walls

MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.

From the folks who brought you the best selling Nova Scotia Book of Everything comes the Newfoundland and Labrador Book of Everything. From the number of kilometers of coastline, to the stories behind those weird place names (hello Jerry s Nose?) to profiles of Joey Smallwood and Mary Walsh, no book is more comprehensive than the Newfoundland and Labrador Book of Everything. No book is more fun. If you love Newfoundland and Labrador, you ll love The Newfoundland and Labrador Book of Everything!

Newfoundland and Labrador Book of Everything

Martha Walls

Everything you wanted to know about Edmonton and were going to ask anyway. From Edmonton's distinctive lingo and the amazing West Edmonton Mall, to the SCTV studio, to profiles of W.P. Kinsella and Emily Murphy, no book is more comprehensive than the Edmonton Book of Everything. No book is more fun. Mayor Stephen Mandel tells us why he loves being mayor of Edmonton, Jim Hole points out the 5 quirkiest plants, Mark Lisac offers up the 5 biggest political scandals, NAIT President and CEO Sam Shaw points us to the top 5 Edmonton restaurants for a business meeting and acclaimed playwright Marty Chan tells of 5 city theatre sensations. From politics, to the Klondike connection, to serial killers and the city s First People . . . it's all here! If you love Edmonton, you'll love the Edmonton Book of Everything!

Edmonton Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Edmonton and Were Going to Ask Anyway

History

Mahaffy, Cheryl

Americas

From the Sandstone City to oil and population booms, from the murderous saga of William Jumbo Fisk to profiles of former mayor Ralph Klein, cowboy Guy Weadick, and singer Jann Arden, no book on Calgary is more comprehensive and fun.

Calgary Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Calgary and Were Going to Ask Anyway

Travel

McDonald, Roberta

Canada

From the number of kilometers of coastline, to the stories behind those unusual place names (hello Mermaid) and the saga of the "Fixed Link," to profiles of Lucy Maud and Prince Edward himself, no book is more comprehensive than the Prince Edward Island Book of Everything. No book is more fun.
Well-known Islanders weigh in on their favourite things about their home province – Senator Catherine Callbeck shares the top 5 most important events in Island politics, chef Andrew Morrison on his favourite Island dishes and Anne Compton’s five favourite Island words. Stories of the First People, the worst weather, the almighty potato, the truth behind that red dirt, Island slang, the most infamous crimes . . . it’s all here!
Whether you’re a native Islander, a "come from away," or visiting for the first time, there simply is no more comprehensive book about Canada's island province. If you love Prince Edward Island, you'll love the Prince Edward Island Book of Everything!

Prince Edward Island Book of Everything

Walls, Martha

Reference

From early Catholic missions to Sin City and the Big O, Cirque du Soleil and the Habs to profiles of Mordecai Richler, Jean Drapeau, the Bronfman dynasty, and Maurice “Mom” Boucher, no book on Montreal is as comprehensive and as fun.

Montreal Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Montreal and Were Going to Ask Anyway

From lumber town and G-town to capital city and the Byward Market, and from Rideau Canal and the Beaver Tail to profiles of Colonel By, Alanis Morissette, Michael Cowpland, and the Stopwatch Gang, there is no book on Ottawa as comprehensive and as fun.

Ottawa Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ottawa and Were Going to Ask Anyway

Art Montague

From Hogtown to capital city and Leafs Nation, from cold wet winters to desperately humid summers, from Blackberry-addicted Bay Street financiers to profiles of Ed Mirvish, Glenn Gould, David Cronenberg and Rush, no book is more comprehensive than the Toronto Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Well-known Torontonians weigh in on what they love about their city. Linda Leatherdale reveals her top five places to power lunch; Chef Jamie Kennedy shares five ways Toronto inspires his menus; Paul Godfrey tells us who the top Toronto powerbrokers are; John Sewell points out five Toronto buildings not to miss; and Kevin O'Leary shares his uniquely Toronto innovations. From Bay Street slang and the Great Toronto Fire to immigrant city and Pride Toronto, it’s all here! Whether you are a native Torontonian or visiting for the first time, there is simply no more complete book about Toronto. If you love Toronto (even just a little bit), you'll love the Toronto Book of Everything.

Toronto Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Toronto and Were Going to Ask Anyway

Hendley, Nate

Lloyd, Karen

Gulliver, Tanya

From potters and painters in Breadalbane to a museum devoted exclusively to seaweed in Miminagash, live music at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown to a sleep over at the West Point Lighthouse and the wonders of the Daylily farm in Belfast, this is the MUST list every Islander MUST have. From a beach rich with sand dollars and piping plovers, to the best greasy breakfast for your buck, it is all here.
We also get Islanders from across the province to give us their MUST lists. They give us the most romantic beaches . . . Tastiest local recipes . . . Weirdest monuments . . . Best places to go antiquing . . . Coolest cafes. This is the ultimate insider MUST list. If you love Prince Edward Island, you simply MUST have the PEI Book of Musts.

Prince Edward Island Book of Musts

Moore, Erin

From the Cabot Trail in October to Bear River and towns built on stilts to drinking beer and singing ‘Barrett’s Privateers’ at the Lower Deck on the Halifax waterfront to looking in on Annapolis Royal, one of the most interesting townscapes in North America, this is the MUST list every Nova Scotian MUST have. From waterfalls you can literally enjoy to yourself to the hidden pleasures of a county fair, it is all here. 
We also get Bluenosers from across the province to give us their MUST lists. They give us their five Nova Scotia smells . . . Best fish and chips . . . Best beaches . . .Scariest gravesites . . . Best Nova Scotian beers. This is the ultimate insider MUST list. If you love Nova Scotia, you simply MUST have the Nova Scotia Book of Musts.

Nova Scotia Book of Musts

Lynch, Allan

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