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  • Designated Mourner

    A moving, lyrical, and original collection from an award-winning poetDesignated Mourner is a collection of elegies for an unconventional spouse and artistic collaborator, lost to addiction at a young age. These poems keen on the page, tracing tenderness and sorrow while raging against his night.Well crafted and intimate, Designated Mourner engages with a range of forms. It is timely as grief is a ... Read more

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  • Wading Right In

    Discovering the Nature of Wetlands

    "Your personal guide to some of the most astounding, essential, fun, and endangered places in the world." — New York Times –bestselling author Sy MontgomeryWhere can you find mosses that change landscapes, salamanders with algae in their skin, and carnivorous plants containing whole ecosystems in their furled leaves? Where can you find swamp-trompers, wildlife watchers, marsh managers, and mud-mad ... Read more

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  • Six Cups of Coffee

    Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

    In 'Six Cups of Coffee,' an anthology of rich narratives and culinary reflections, the warmth and aroma of coffee serve as the common thread weaving together a wide array of literary styles. Spanning genres from instructional essays to evocative personal anecdotes, this collection offers a nuanced examination of the social, cultural, and personal significance of coffee. The contributions highlight ... Read more

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  • Culture and Cooking Or Art in the Kitchen

    The book contains a wide range of recipes, from soups and salads to meats, desserts, and preserves, with an emphasis on creating meals that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Owen advocates for the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and provides guidance on how to present food in an aesthetically pleasing manner, highlighting the importance of appearance in making a meal truly ... Read more

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  • Choice Cookery

    What makes Choice Cookery notable is its focus on clear, simple instructions paired with creative meal ideas. Owen provides suggestions for balancing nutrition, flavor, and presentation, making it accessible for home cooks who want to elevate their cooking without needing extensive expertise. It also includes advice on meal planning, kitchen organization, and food preservation, reflecting the ... Read more

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  • Hoggwash

    The Callaghan and Rosenblatt Epistolary Convergence

    A remarkable achievement notable for its sustained conversational brilliance of style, wealth of literary history, incisive snapshots and portraits of people and places, and for the window it opens onto the unfolding human and artistic drama of two great Canadian writers who have exchanged correspondences for decades. Joe Rosenblatt and Barry Callaghan have been combative, ecstatic compadres for ... Read more

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  • Culture and Cooking

    First published in 1881. According to the Preface: "This is not a cookery book. It makes no attempt to replace a good one; it is rather an effort to fill up the gap between you and your household oracle, whether she be one of those exasperating old friends who maddened our mother with their vagueness, or the newer and better lights of our own generation, the latest and best of all being a lady as ... Read more

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  • Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week

    "Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week" by Catherine Owen is a practical guide that offers insights into frugal living and household management. The book emphasizes the importance of budgeting and resourcefulness, showcasing how one can maintain a comfortable home on a limited income. Owen shares her personal experiences and strategies, making it relatable for anyone looking ... Read more

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  • What is Geography Teaching, Now?

    What is Geography Teaching, Now? is a comprehensive guide compiling teaching methods for over 40 aspects of geography teaching, from everyday topics such as assessment, pedagogy and resources, to the challenges facing modern geography teachers such as environmental education, decolonising the geography curriculum and geography in relation to gender and sexuality.Catherine Owen and Jennifer Monk ... Read more

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  • Moving to Delilah

    From award-winning poet Catherine Owen, a collection of poems about one woman's journey from BC to a new life in Alberta, where she buys an old house and creates a new meaning of home.In search of stability and rootedness, in 2018 Catherine Owen moved from coastal Vancouver to prairie Edmonton. There, she purchased a house built more than one hundred years earlier: a home named Delilah.Beginning ... Read more

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  • Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Less Money Per Week

    Enriched edition. How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again

    In "Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Less Money Per Week," Catherine Owen masterfully blends practical advice with heartfelt narratives, expertly capturing the resilience and ingenuity of families during economic hardship. This compelling work is not merely a manual for frugality; it is a poignant reflection on the values of resourcefulness and community. Owen's clear, accessible prose is ... Read more

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  • Choice Cookery (1889)

    "Choice cookery is not intended for households that have to study economy, except where economy is a relative term; where, perhaps, the housekeeper could easily spend a dollar for the materials of a luxury, but could not spare the four or five dollars a caterer would charge." ... Read more

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