A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife: Marine Mammals, Seabirds, Fish and Other Sea Life
by Noble S. Proctor | Patrick J. Lynch
A comprehensive pocket guide to the marine mammals, seabirds, fish, invertebrates and other marine life of the Northwestern Atlantic. Built for the field, full-color illustrations, range maps and descriptions are integrated on opposite pages for easy reference. The range maps cover the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Newfoundland. Many of the individual whale species get two full pages. With an outstanding overview of oceanography and conservation, checklist and glossary.
As Near to Heaven by Sea
by Kevin Major
For three centuries after Europeans rediscovered it, Newfoundland was thought of as little more than "a great English Ship moored near the Banks during the Fishing Season." Labrador, dismissed as the "land God gave Cain," commanded no more respect. But for the people who made its coastlines their home, including the Aboriginal peoples who first settled there 9000 years earlier, Newfoundland and Labrador were of considerably greater significance. A great summary of Newfoundland and Labrador's layered history including its European rediscovery, Indigenous roots, Viking landings, and its dramatic mix of scandal, courage, and cultural milestones.
Clearing the Plains
by James Daschuk
Clearing the Plains is a book that explores how government policies led to starvation among First Nations peoples in the 19th century. First published in 2013, it is an indictment of our first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, blaming him for systematically starving Indigenous people to make way for the railroads and his national dream. Clearing the Plains won the Governor General's History Award for Scholarly Research, which is given to a book that has made "a significant contribution" to understanding Canadian history.
Cod: A Biography Of The Fish That Changed The World
by Mark Kurlansky
Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been spurred by it, national diets have been based on it, economies have depended on it, and the settlement of North America was driven by it. Cod, it turns out, is the reason Europeans set sail across the Atlantic, and it is the only reason they could.
Prison of Grass
by Howard Adams
Prison of Grass, which was first published in 1975 and re-issued in 1995, is now considered a classic. It is one of the first books to challenge the harmful stereotypes of Indigenous people as portrayed in history, media and popular culture. Howard Adams highlights how Indigenous people has complex societies and systems of governance and how colonialism erased this from the dominant historical narrative. Prison of Grass also explores the harmful social, cultural and psychological effects colonialism had on Indigenous people.
The Day the World Came to Town, 9/11 In Gander, Newfoundland
by Jim DeFede
When thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than six thousand displaced travelers. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
The Far Traveler, Voyages of a Viking Woman
by Nancy Marie Brown
Brown's intriguing account of the life of the young Viking woman Gudrid sheds light on early Norse settlements in Iceland, Newfoundland and beyond. It's an archaeological mystery, a history of ancient seamanship and a biography all rolled into one.
Whales and Dolphins of Atlantic Canada & Northeast United States: Field Guide
by Tara Stevens
Within this guide are tools to identify and appreciate the 27 species of whales and dolphins that make this region home. From easily recognized humpback and killer whales to the elusive pygmy sperm whale, and from acrobatic white-sided dolphins to gregarious belugas, you'll learn about each of their characteristics, feeding and behaviour, and habitat. Population status and threats to each species are also explored.
You Might Be From Newfoundland And Labrador If
by Michael De Adder
A delightful, illustrated romp through this one-of-a kind place. From one of the most celebrated cartoonists in the country, de Adder delivers his unique take on Canada's most unique province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As de Adder proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
