Canada English

""First, I’ll tell about the robbery our parents committed. Then the murders, which happened later.” So begins Canada, the unforgettable story of a boy attempting to find grace, written by the only writer in history to win both the Pulitzer Prize and Pen/Faulkner Award for a single novel...

Stretching like an armor-toothed belt across Italy's upper thigh, the Gothic Line was the most fortified position the German army had yet thrown into the Allied forces' path. On August 25, 1944, it fell to Canadian troops to spearhead a major offensive: to rip through that fiercely defended line. This gripping chronicle tells, through the eyes of the soldiers who fought there, of the 28-day clash that ultimately ended in glory for the Canadians.

"A thriller so scary, you won't be able to sleep at night...you won’t want to miss the truly surprising ending." —The New York Times "One of the finest suspense writers of her generation. Amazing dialogue, complex characters and a dazzling plot. Never has betrayal seemed so fascinating. "...

Discover the rich and complex tapestry of Canada's past in “The History of Canada”. This comprehensive journey takes listeners from the time before European settlers arrived, through the struggles and triumphs that shaped the nation, to the vibrant, multicultural country we know today.

Directed by the skillful hand of Megan Follows (Directors Guild Award winner) and featuring the voices of Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh, Emmy Award® Winner Catherine O’Hara, and Emmy Award® Winner Victor Garber, Anne Shirley’s (Emmy Award® winner Michela Luci) adventures come to life in a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s Prince Edward Island with the magic of an original score and immersive sound design.

You’re invited on a tour of the Great White North in search of the ever-elusive Sasquatch. Canada is the second largest country in the world yet only about twenty percent of its landmass is inhabited by humans. Vast swathes of wilderness provide habitat for such large predators as the cougar, bear, and wolf. Witnesses from across Canada agree that there is another, unknown creature stalking the Canadian wilds - the giant, bipedal, ape-like creature known as Sasquatch. While a great deal of research has been done on Sasquatch sightings in British Columbia, the other provinces of Canada ...

Comedy superstar Mike Myers writes from the (true patriot) heart about his 53-year relationship with his beloved Canada. Mike Myers is a world-renowned actor, director and writer and the man behind some of the most memorable comic characters of our time. But, as he says, "No description of me is truly complete without saying I'm a Canadian". He has often winked and nodded to Canada in his outrageously accomplished body of work, but now he turns the spotlight full-beam on his homeland.

Anne's House of Dreams is a novel by the Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was first published in 1917 by McClelland, Goodchild and Stewart. The novel is from a series of books written primarily for girls and young women, about a young girl named Anne Shirley. The books follow the course of Anne's life. It is set principally on Canada's Prince Edward Island, Montgomery's birthplace and home for much of her life.

"...truly inspiring...totally recommend this..." "...you'll find yourself on a journey you never knew you'd signed up to..." "...the bike trip felt real, like I was along for the ride. Really enjoyed it..." "...Ben is cultured and writes very well, with a great sense of humour..." "...so many funny anecdotes, thoughtful reflections, and beautiful descriptions of Canada. Ben writes so engagingly..." "...inspired me to do something similar, though not told the wife yet..." Ben Buckton climbs aboard his bicycle, ukulele safely stowed, and sets off on an epic journey across the country to ...

On September 4, 1944, Antwerp, Europe’s largest port, fell to the Second British Army and it seemed the war would soon be won. But Antwerp was of little value unless the West Scheldt Estuary linking it to the North Sea was also in Allied hands. In his greatest blunder of the war, Field Marshal Montgomery turned his back on the port, leaving the First Canadian Army to fight its way up the long coastal flank. By the time the Canadians and others serving with them reached the area, it had been transformed into a fortress manned by troops ordered to fight to the death.

The Histories Of All The Canadian Provinces In One Blockbuster Volume Canada is not one story. It is ten provinces and three territories, each with its own ancient landscapes, founding peoples, contested histories, and hard-won identities. In this landmark work, Daniel Hardy brings them all together for the first time — a sweeping, authoritative account of how a nation was made, one province at a time. From the windswept headlands of Newfoundland, where rock two billion years old meets the ghost of a Viking settlement, to the river valleys of Prince Edward Island, the industrial ...

Discover Canada's Most Chilling True Crime Stories That Shocked the Nation From the frozen Arctic territories to bustling urban centers, Canada harbors dark secrets that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Great White North. 50 Bizarre True Crime Cases That Shocked Canada unveils the country's most disturbing criminal mysteries, featuring: ✓ The Pig Farm Killer - Robert Pickton's horrific crimes in British Columbia ✓ The Highway of Tears - Decades of unsolved disappearances along Highway 16 ✓ The Colonel's Double Life - Russell Williams' shocking ...

The Autobiographical Story of the Opening of the Far North There was a time not so very long ago when the Hudson’s Bay Company ruled the north. A time of silky furs, Indian skirmishes, canoes, “jawbone”, dog sleds, traps, and sourdoughs. Adventure came easy in this silent land of the far north. Henry John Moberly surely had plenty of it. Nearly 50 years he spent among the native and white trappers as a fur trader, trapper, hunter, and explorer. Moberly opened many of HBC’s most remote Trading Posts. The struggles of the north, the unbearable cold, the humor of the frontiersmen, the ...

Are you tired of boring English textbooks that make you feel like you are studying in a classroom instead of experiencing the world? Do you want to improve your English while traveling through one of the most beautiful countries on Earth? Welcome to Canada, the land of breathtaking mountains, endless forests, and the famous Niagara Falls. In this exciting adventure, you will join Ethan, Maya, Leo, Sofia, Noah, and Emma as they explore the wonders of the Great White North. The World Explorer Academy team has a mission to discover what makes Canada truly special. They will hike through the ...

*INSTANT INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER* A bold, bighearted, and riotously funny novel about a sisterhood of unbreakable women who risk everything to take control of their fates. Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Abandoned by her mother one Christmas Eve, eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned...

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 TRILLIUM BOOK AWARD A hard-hitting and powerful look at hockey's moment of reckoning in Canada, and the ways in which a game that is so universally loved has been rocked in recent years by court cases involving sexual assault and startling...

A young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves a twelve-inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and frees it to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean in his place. He must stay home and help his father, but yearns to learn about the world beyond his life in the village.

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny...

OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan B Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers...

The Short Stories in English for Intermediate Level ESL/EFL Learners are designed to improve your English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen has more than 15 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. She has written short stories in Canadian English about common experiences that people have living in Canada. Plus, each story has practice exercises to test your reading comprehension and vocabulary. Do the discussion questions with a friend, teacher or classmate. You'll improve your English vocabulary and reading skills in no time at all.