Allison Lawlor Bücher

The first book in the Stories of Our Past series, Rum-Running is an intriguing look at one of the most fascinating aspects of Atlantic Canada's past. Journalist and author Allison Lawlor chronicles the history of this furtive trade and recounts the exploits and escapades of the East Coast's most infamous liquor smugglers. Complete with enthralling first-person accounts, fact-filled sidebars, and over 60 photos, and written in an easy-to-read, accessible style, Rum-Running is the rollicking story of one of the most captivating, and controversial, chapters of Canadian history.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been part of Canadian history for over half of the country's existence as an independent nation. The Queen has officially visited the country 22 times, greeting countless Canadians at hundreds of events in towns and cities. A Royal Couple in Canada is a scrapbook of those tours, set in the context of Canada's growth as a nation. Stunning photographs, both candid and formal, offer a glimpse of more than 65 years of royal duties. This tribute to Canada's long-serving sovereign and her husband is a stirring reflection on what it means to be Queen of Canada.

The latest in the Stories of our Past series explores the WWII Jewish refugee ship refused safe harbour at Halifax's Pier 21. Illustrated with photos and sidebar features on the voyage, the lives of passengers, a look at Canada's postwar refugee policy, and memorials of this tragic event in Canadian immigration history.