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Winnipeg: Arbeiter Ring, 2003. As new! Paper bound, edition not stated, Pp248. Includes references. A tight, unmarked copy in fine condition. 340 grams. From the rear cover: ""In 1995, senior members of the Conservative of Manitoba perpetrated one of the most heinous political crimes in Canadian history. They tried to rig an entire election. Doug Smith has done a masterful job with this highly readable, sometimes even humorous and always cogent book. It should serve as a warning to politicians of all stripes who come to believe in their divine right to rule."" ~Frances Russell, Winnipeg Free Press columnist. ""A valuable and very readable account of a stupid and sordid scheme to tamper with democracy in Manitoba."" ~ Paul Thomas, Duff Roblin Professor of government, University of Manitoba. ""In 1998, Manitoba's Conservative government was oozing confidence and appeared certain to cruise to reelection under Premier Gary Filmon. But the party had a… Read More

Winnipeg: Historic Resources Branch, 1981. As new! Paper bound, stapled wrappers, first edition, illustrated, 9pp. As new. 25 grams. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: Public Press, 1946. Hard bound, pioneer edition, illustrated with plates and two fold-out maps, xv + Pp282. Includes appendices and index. Cloth covers moderately soiled and gilt titles somewhat faded else an unmarked, very good copy. 710 grams.

Winnipeg: Public Press, 1946. Hard bound, pioneer edition, illustrated with plates and two fold-out maps, 282pp includes appendices and index. Dust jacket blurbs laid in at front. Gilt titles a bit faded else very good. No dust jacket. A second copy is also available. 710 grams unpacked.

Kitchener: Pandora Press, 2010. As new. Paper bound, first printing, illustrated with tables and photos. Pp473. Extensively referenced. Includes index. A fine copy. 630 grams. From the blurb on the rear cover: ""One hundred and forty years ago, the first Mennonites in Manitoba stopped only briefly in Winnipeg (""Muddy Waters"") to pick up shovels and supplies before they headed to their rural reserves to break the prairie sod. Staying in Winnipeg was not an option, because the city - really just a small town at the time - was too risky for a conservative people who were unprepared for the ""world."" Building new homes on rural reserves was the dominating vision. How, then, has it come to be that Winnipeg is home to the largest number of Mennonites in any single city in the world? How did Mennonites happen to find themselves in this city? Why did they change their standpoint, if that is indeed what they did? And what are they doing in Winnipeg now?… Read More

Winnipeg: Province du Manitoba, 1983. Hard bound in blue boards, elephant folio, 1st edition, Pp157. Small call number to bottom of spine. Library pocket at back with stamp to title page else a tight, unmarked, very good or better copy. Bon état.

Winnipeg: Department of Urban Affairs, Province of Manitoba, n.d. (ca 1973). Paper bound in plain white stapled wrappers, illustrated, Pp71. Covers lightly soiled and creased and with very neat pencil-scored text scattered throughout else a very good copy. Scarce. 140 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books and also offer local curbside pick-up. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: BW Imaging, n.d. . Paper bound, quarto, illustrated, paginated only to Pp207 (but probably close to 100 more pages after that). Tight and unmarked - a very good or better copy overall. 765 grams. Two copies available. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: BW Imaging, n.d. . Paper bound, quarto, illustrated, paginated only to Pp207 (but probably close to 100 more pages after that). Tight and unmarked - a very good or better copy. 765 grams. Two copies available. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Canmore: Altitude Publishing, 2005. Paper bound, dated and SIGNED 'Best Christmas Wishes' by author on title page. Illustrated with a few photos and one map. A very good to near fine copy. 185 grams. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 2005. Paper bound, oblong 8vo, illustrated in colour throughout, 88pp. Near fine copy. 500 grams. Multiple copies available. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 2005. Paper bound, oblong 8vo, illustrated throughout, 88pp. A tight, unmarked, very good or better copy. 500 grams. Multiple copies available in practically new condition with discounts on bulk orders. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 2005. Paper bound, oblong 8vo, illustrated in colour throughout, 88pp. Corners lightly fanned else a very good or better copy. 500 grams. Multiple copies available. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 2005. Hard bound, oblong 8vo, limited edition of 1,000 copies of which this is #817, illustrated in colour throughout, 88pp. As new in near fine dust jacket. 820 grams. Multiple copies available of the softcover edition as well. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 2005. Hard bound, oblong 8vo, limited edition of 1,000 copies of which this is #741, illustrated in colour throughout, 88pp. As new in fine dust jacket. 820 grams. Multiple copies available of the softcover edition as well. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, n.d.. Paper bound in grey stapled wrappers, illustrated, Pp16. Faint yellow highlights throughout else a fine copy. 45 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books and also offer local curbside pick-up. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature, 1970. Paper bound, pictorial covers, 87pp includes appendix, checklist, and bibliography. Special Publication Number 1, Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature. Abrasion to top of front cover (from sticker removal?) else very good. 180 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Churchill: Blueberries & Polar Bears Publishing, 2002. Metal ring bound, smaller quarto, 4th printing, illustrated, Pp208. Includes index. Tight and clean - a near fine copy. Webber's Lodges have an international reputation for fabulous food. Naturalists, fishermen and hunters return time after time to enjoy the splendid scenery and the idyllic atmosphere of these fly-in northern camps. But most of all they rave about the great food. Recipes for moose, goose and things that swim introduce this comprehensive cooking collection. There are also outrageously good recipes for the breakfasts, brunches, snacks and dinners served at the lodges. There is a full range of recipes, from imaginative appetizers to seductive desserts. These recipes, developed for easy preparation, using good, basic ingredients, acknowledge that the corner store is a boat or plant trip away. These are delicious recipes that you can make and enjoy every day. A delightful collection of northern anecdotes, stories and humor… Read More

Winnipeg: Naylor Press, 1979. Paper bound, quarto, foreword by Governor-General Edward Schreyer, profusely illustrated with over 150 historical photographs in black and white. Pp174. Tight and unmarked - a very good or better copy. From the Preface: ""The trade of boilermaker has been defined in legal terms in two of the three prairie provinces. In the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the respective departments of labour have adopted the folowing definition: ""A person who lays out, burns, shears, saws, cuts, punches, drills, reams, bores, taps, rivets, caulks, bolts, connects, fastens, welds, gouges, shapes, fits, handles and rigs structural members, plates and tubes in the fabrication, erextion, repair and maintenance of all manner of dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water or other liquid tight containers, structures and equipment."" 565 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Winnipeg: Henderson Books, 1991. As new! Paper bound, 1st edition, illustrated, SIGNED by author on title page. Illustrated. A tight, unmarked, unread copy in new condition. 375 grams.