In this sardonic roman noir, Antoine Vachon--a loser who has lived in a pitiful bachelor apartment since his wife left him and he lost his job as a car salesman--is persuaded to coach his son's hockey team for one game because the previous coach died mysteriously. Antoine makes it through the game, to great comic effect, but things go awry when the team stops at a motel and he shares a room with star player Nguyen. His roommate makes it clear that the previous coach was a pedophile and regularly shared a room with Nguyen or Antoine's own 14-year-old son. Antoine begins to suspect that his son...
In this sardonic roman noir, Antoine Vachon--a loser who has lived in a pitiful bachelor apartment since his wife left him and he lost his job as a ca...
This book tells the fascinating story of Montreal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montreal has become, this account describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that have driven the city's development, shedding light on the city's French, British, and American influences. Outlining Montreal's diverse ethnic and cultural origins and its strategic geographical position, this lively account shows how a small missionary colony founded in 1642 developed into a...
This book tells the fascinating story of Montreal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga t...
The year is 1684. Twelve-year-old Eustache Breman leaves behind a life of misery begging on the streets of France for a second chance in the New World with his mom, his sweetheart Marie-Elisabeth, and Marie-Elisabeth's family. But life is tough, with plenty more tragedy and disappointment to come on De La Salle's ill-fated expedition to the Mississippi. Join Eustache as he comes of age in Louisiana, all in a sparkling English translation that's every bit as modern and playful as Camille Bouchard's original French."
The year is 1684. Twelve-year-old Eustache Breman leaves behind a life of misery begging on the streets of France for a second chance in the New World...