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  • The Truth about Opium

    by William H. Brereton ...
    "The Truth about Opium" by William H. Brereton delves into the complex history and societal implications of opium use. Brereton explores the origins of opium, its medicinal properties, and the cultural perceptions surrounding it. Through a detailed examination of historical texts and contemporary accounts, the book sheds light on the dual nature of opium as both a therapeutic agent and a source of ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Smart Cinema, DVD Add-Ons and New Audience Pleasures

    by P. Brereton ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    Examining post-1990s Indie cinema alongside more mainstream films, Brereton explores the emergence of smart independent sensibility and how films break the classic linear narratives that have defined Hollywood and its alternative 'art' cinema. The work explores how bonus features on contemporary smart films speak to new generational audiences. ... Read more

    $64.99 CAD

  • The Making of Billy Bishop

    The First World War Exploits of Billy Bishop, VC

    by Brereton Greenhous ...
    It’s a war story that is told every time the career of Billy Bishop is discussed: On June 2, 1917, the young pilot single-handedly took out a German airfield in an early morning raid at the height of the Great War. For this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, and a place in Canadian history.And yet, the attack never happened.In this explosive new biography, Brereton Greehous exposes the myth of ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ill-Fated Journey

    by M Brereton ...
    When Azura King left home one early fall evening, she didn't know it would be the last time she saw her best friend.She didn't know that one small lie would change her life.She didn't know that the new world she entered existed.She didn't know that love would come in the form of both her hero and her captor.She didn't know her fate any more than she knew herself at the end of her ill-fated journey ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Environmental Ethics and Film

    by Pat Brereton ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Environmental Communication and Media
    Environmental Ethics and Film presents and defends a systematic and comprehensive account of the moral relation between human beings and their natural environment and assumes that human behaviour toward the natural world can and is governed by moral norms.In contemporary society, film has provided a powerful instrument for the moulding of such ethical attitudes. Through a close examination of the ... Read more

    $85.99 CAD

  • Guarding the Goldfields

    The story of the Yukon Field Force

    by Brereton Greenhous ...
    Canada's gold rush of the late 1890s attracted dreamers and schemers from all over North America. Guarding the Goldfields is the story of the men sent to guard the Yukon and maintain order. ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Torch We Throw: The Dundurn WWI Historical Library

    Amiens/Second to None/The Making of Billy Bishop/Hell in Flanders Fields/It Made you Think of Home

    by Brereton Greenhous, James McWilliams, R. James Steel, Kevin R. Shackleton, George H. Cassar, Bruce Cane ...
    Series series The Torch We Throw: The Dundurn WWI Historical Library
    The giant conflagration of the First World War created the world we live in today, and its history is replete with stirring battles, mind-boggling strategies, and geopolitical manoeuvring. However, the real story was lived in the trenches of Europe and the lonely households of those left behind. The stories of this period are full of tragedy, anger, and loss but also inspirational courage. This ... Read more

    $22.99 CAD

  • Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know

    by Catherine Brereton ...
    Illustrated by Steve James ...
    Series series Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know
    Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over a HUNDRED mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 8+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • Out of the Shadows

    Canada in the Second World War

    by Brereton Greenhous, W.A.B. Douglas ...
    First published in 1977 this accessible general overview of Canada’s contribution to the Second World War and of the war’s effect on Canada’s evolution. This revised edition incorporates new information, particularly in the realms of intelligence and cipher, allowing new interpretations of policies and operations. It also makes new judgements on Canadian generalship. ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War

    by F. S. Brereton ...
    With Rifle and Bayonet: A Story of the Boer War is a historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Boer War. The story begins with a young boy navigating a turbulent family environment, facing the harsh realities of strained relationships and feelings of abandonment. His internal struggle for acceptance and belonging in a fractured household mirrors the larger conflicts he will ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

    by Catherine Brereton ...
    Illustrated by Chris Dickason ...
    Series series Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know
    Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 130 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know

    by Catherine Brereton ...
    Illustrated by Chris Dickason ...
    Series series Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know
    Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 7+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD