A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and br...

During World War II, some of the most treacherous jobs were those performed by men and women located deep within enemy territory. Always in danger of being exposed and subjected to torture, imprisonment, and even death, their stories are chilling accounts of bravery and luck--and, in some cases, what happens when the luck runs out.

Great Canadian War Heroes tells the amazing stories of the 16 Canadians who received the Victoria Cross during WWII. They came from all walks of life and from various ranks within the Canadian Forces, but they all had one thing in common: each displayed exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy.

Where do you get the best crab cakes? Ask one hundred different people and you'll likely get one hundred different answers. Some swear by classic Chesapeake Bay crab cakes, and some by spicy Creole crab cakes, while others maintain that Pacific Northwest crab cakes can't be beat. In I Love Crab Cakes!, award-winning chef and cookbook author Tom Douglas brings the best of East, West, and Gulf coasts to the table and proves that the most delicious crab cakes of all come straight fro...

New York Times–Bestseller and James Beard Award Nominee: "Warning: The . . . mouthwatering photos and evocative prose in this book may induce a baking frenzy." — Fine CookingWhen it comes to delectable, freshly baked cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins, nobody beats the world-famous Dahlia Bakery of Seattle, Washington. Owner, Iron Chef winner, and multiple James Beard Award recipient Tom Douglas offers up the best-loved recipes from this incomparabl...

On June 6, 1944, a daring and ambitious invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, through storms and high seas, the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy in France. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism, and the sheer dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event.

When Tom Douglas's father returned home after the Second World War, he was forced to move his family from Sault Ste. Marie north to Wawa, where he was the timekeeper at the Helen Mine. Although his parents were upset by the move, Tom was thrilled. In the forties, Wawa was still a wooden-sidewalked mud wallow of a mining town, and for a city kid, nothing could have been more exciting.To Wawa with Love is a nostalgic collection of true stories about a time in northern Ontari...

Everything Wardell Church ever cared about is torn from him the night he is unwillingly changed into a bloodsucking monster: his family, his career, the secret love of his life – even rather important parts of his anatomy. Nothing but the professor's conscience survives the transformation, and the nights of blood and violence, stale coffee, bad wordplay, show tunes and stylish shoes cannot make up for what he has lost.But Wardell has been chosen, his self-appointed mentor insists, ...

Scapegoats are a universal phenomenon, appearing in all societies at all times in groups large and small, in public and private organizations. Hardly a week passes without some media reference to someone or something being made a scapegoat. Tom Douglas examines the process of scapegoating from the perspectives of victims and perpetrators, tracing its development from earliest times as rite of atonement to the modern forms of the avoidance of blame and the victimisation of innocents. The di...

Basic Groupwork is a simple, practical guide to the processes of groupwork. This new edition has been extensively updated and revised to reflect the changes which have taken place in society and social behaviour since it was first published in 1978, but in essence it remains an accessible and friendly text for the novice practitioner.In logical sequence the book follows the progress of one group from inception to close and exposes how groups work. Basic group processes expl...

Ordinary days are magical when spent with those you love.Dad and his little girl, along with their very large bloodhound, set off on an ordinary day and turn it into a wonderful adventure. From dancing by a duck pond to swinging on a tire swing, lots of laughs and love are shared in time spent together. The day ends with a sweet "Goodnight, I love you" from Dad. And a whisper, "I love you more" from his little girl.This book is a delightful reminder that sp...

A mythic red stag.A broken old hunter.A boy desperate to be saved.Set in the deep winter woods of Tennessee, The Old Boy and the Land follows Tobias—an aging Vietnam veteran on one last hunt for the legendary red stag he’s chased for nine years.But when he crosses paths with a wounded animal and a wounded boy, the pursuit becomes something far more dangerous and far more holy.Part modern parable, part Southern fable, this spare, haunting nov...