A more unlikely world opera star than Paul Frey could not be found. Born into a conservative order Mennonite farming family in rural Ontario, Canada in 1941, he was a high school dropout. His first career was as a truck driver, transporting livestock to market. But he was a young man with a powerful and true tenor voice, and a desire to sing opera. Entering opera school unable to read musical notes or count beats, Frey was offered primarily chorus roles during training and after graduation...

A devoted and powerful champion of Canadian arts and culture, David Silcox has a life story that dazzles with tales beyond the easel and canvas.“An affectionate portrait of a man who — through enthusiasm, charm and an unparalleled network — had an extraordinary impact of Canada’s cultural evolution.” — Charlotte Gray, author of The Massey MurderSon of a Prairie Dust Bowl preacher, David Silcox rose through the ranks of the Canadian...

You'll be amazed by these stories of incredible felines from Canada.Travel the country to meet over forty Canadian cats that ski the Rockies, ride the Pacific waves, visit prime ministers, save lives, sing on albums, even run for election. True and delightful stories from Newfoundland to the Yukon Territories to the shores of British Columbia. Orange cats, striped cats, cats with no fur, fat cats, six-legged cats, and many more. Meet the fuzziest, smartest, bravest...