The final volume in the "Top of the World" series, "Tundra" is a land-based, rather than sea- and ice-based version of the earlier books. Canadian author Farley Mowat completes a marvellous history of the Arctic by looking at some of the first recorded overland journeys into Canada's far north. This is country that Mowat came to know well. After the war he spent several seasons in the Arctic travelling the Barren lands with members of a branch of the Inuits, the Ihalmiuts, soon afterwards to be completely wiped out, mainly by contact with Europeans. Mowat tells the story of their demise in "People of the Deer" and a companion volume, "The Desperate People." "Tundra," on the other hand, is not Mowat's story, but is taken from primary sources, mainly diaries of those who did the travelling, and is a vivid and intense recounting of the up-river journeying of some of history's most adventurous travellers. Farley Mowat has done a great job of making this material accessible. If you have any interest in the Arctic, or Canadian history, or to some extent, the native peoples of Canada (Mowat has been criticised, probably unfairly, for his treatment of native people in his books), or if you just want a good plain adventure story, I highly recommend the three books in this series.

Marc Milner has taken a piece of Canadian history and mixed in intrigue and adventure to create an excellent Atlantic Canadian adventure. A fun book to read.

Mr. Campagna serves up a top-notch treatment of an important component of the UFO enigma. Working on several levels, the author provides the UFO researcher (or just the curious reader) with many little-known examples of well documented sightings form our neighbor to the North, while skillfully weaving a trail of plausible connections between the various Canadian governmental agencies involved with the UFO question and their American counterparts. He makes a compelling case that many UFO sightings are of craft with very earthly origins, touching upon the alleged Nazi saucer developments, the Canadian AVRO project and the American Silver Bug project, while providing strong support for the reality of "other worldly" sources, as well. It is difficult to read this book without developing a sense of foreboding; if one was not inclined to think seriously about conspiracy before reading this work, it is hard not to afterwards. A truly fascinating and eye-opening exposition. A must read!

Robert Service is great reading at any temperature but this selection of his best known works from the Yukon are perfect to be stashed in your duffel for that snowy camp, brought out late at night while the moon is rising, the campfire is dying down, the cold is filtering into your mukluks and the night sounds creep into camp. Then whip out an enthusiastic rendition of The Cremation of Sam McGee- Service's work is meant to be read aloud- and you'll create memories that can't be duplicated in the warm confines of the living room!

A beautiful play about the 1918 flu epidemic in a small town on the Canadian prairies. Kerr writes full and loveable characters that seem to breathe off the page. There are elements of Canadian Gothic, humour and poetry that make the story complex and intriguing. We feel the terror and love the people of Unity experience. Kerr is a first class playwright with a promising career ahead of him.

A great book that you don't normally hear much about. Very interesting story of a Canadian who joins the RFC and is later transferred to the USAS. Becomes Commander of the 27th aero squadron. Excellent information on Frank Luke who Hartney knew very well. Detailed account of Luke's last days. I found this book to be even better than the highly touted "Sagittarius Rising".

This anthology is emotionally engaging--the poetry is both moving and funny. Personal essays and more academic analyses make this a well rounded text about API Lesbians and Bisexual women.

During the beginning of War-Time Britain young women were asked to join the Woman's Land Army so the men could fight. Marion Kelsey, a Canadian, who came to England to be near her husband answered the call and joined. This book by Ms. Kelsey tell her adventures as a Land Girl. This is a great book for anyone who would like to learn more about the changes of women's roles during the war.

Margriet Ruurs is a gifted poet who writes verse consistently reflecting a joy of language and insight into the world of children. Enhanced with illustrations, Virtual Maniac: Silly And Serious Poems For Kids is a showcase collection of her highly recommended talent. School Sick: I don't want to go to school today./I think I'll be sick so I can stay/in my bed, cozy and warm./I don't want to go out in rain and storm./I'll throw up all over the rug/and crawl back to bed, comfy 'n snug.//I'll fake a sore throat and a fever./My mom is smart, but I can deceive her!/I'll have funny lumps with a rash/so she'll want me back in bed in a flash./That way I can stay home and play,/slumber and snooze the entire day.//Uh oh!/Here comes my mom with a bottle and a pill,/she takes my temperature, I have to live very still!/I don't want to swallow that!/I just may have to get out of bed!/The medicine has a terrible smell,/and all of a sudden I feel very well!