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Literary Review of Canada reviews Matthew Bellamy’s “Brewed in the North: A History of Labatt’s” »
Matthew Bellamy presents an engaging history of one of Canada’s oldest and most prominent beer companies in his recent release, Brewed in the North: A History of Labatt’s. Carefully investigating the origins of John Kinder Labatt’s brewing operations in London, Ontario, Bellamy goes on to present a thorough and unconventional account of … Read More >
Donald J. Savoie – Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions »
In Donald J. Savoie’s new book, Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions, he investigates the forces shaping the workings of Canadian federalism and the country’s national political and bureaucratic institutions.
As a lead up to the book’s publication in September 2019 and the upcoming Canadian federal election, we have … Read More >
Guest Blog: Sheila Johnson Kindred introduces “Jane Austen’s Transatlantic Sister” »
As we approach the release of Jane Austen’s Transatlantic Sister: The Life and Letters of Fanny Palmer Austen, author Sheila Johnson Kindred offers insight on the process behind documenting the life of Jane’s sister-in-law, Fanny Palmer Austen.
More Press for Mike Blanchfield’s Swingback »
Swingback: Getting Along in the World with Harper and Trudeau, the new book from journalist and author Mike Blanchfield, continues to receive considerable attention in the press. Read more reviews of the book here:
Review from Bob Rae for The Globe and Mail
To … Read More >
Mike Blanchfield’s Swingback in the Press »
Journalist and Author Mike Blanchfield is receiving major press for his new book, Swingback: Getting Along in the World with Harper and Trudeau. With the Ottawa book launch of Swingback on March 8, we thought it timely to compile a list of some of his recent media appearances.
#EasyPreyInvestors Contest Winners Announced! »
Thank you to everyone who participated in our #EasyPreyInvestors contest!
The contest is now closed. We are very pleased to announce that the winners will each receive a copy of Al Rosen and Mark Rosen’s new book Easy Prey Investors: Why Broken Safety Nets Threaten Your Wealth.
Winners were chosen randomly and will be contacted shortly … Read More >
The Selected Essays of Sean O’Faolain – Review from The Irish Times »
Brad Kent’s new book The Selected Essays of Sean O’Faolain, was recently reviewed by Fintan O’Toole for The Irish Times.
The following is an excerpt from Fintan O’Toole’s piece. The full review is available on the The Irish Times website.
The Selected Essays of Sean O’Faolain review: He gave as good as he got
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Here is a New Book to Consider Now that the Liberals have abandoned Electoral Reform »
Coming this April from MQUP and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, a timely new book that takes a look at Canadian electoral reform: Should We Change How We Vote?: Evaluating Canada’s Electoral System.
From the introduction –
“Canadians have the capacity to have a serious conversation about electoral reform. But in … Read More >
Books for the Holidays! Gift Ideas from MQUP. »
Books make wonderful gifts. With the holidays fast approaching, we have put together a list of popular 2016 releases which we think would make great gifts (for yourself or a friend!). Here are our suggestions:
For Folk’s Sake: Art and Economy in Twentieth-Century Nova Scotia
By Erin Morton
For the art lover, or Maritimer on your list!
A radical re-examination … Read More >
#ArchitectureonIce Contest Winners Announced! »
Thank you to everyone who participated in our #ArchitectureonIce contest!
The contest is now closed. We are very pleased to announce the three winners will each receive a copy of Howard Shubert’s Architecture on Ice: A History of the Hockey Arena. Below is the list of winners and their arena memory/experience Tweet!
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