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{"id":6813806264379,"title":"Great Expectations","handle":"great-expectations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this moving, uniquely honest, and transformative collection of original essays, twenty-five celebrated writers share one of their most intimate and life-changing experiences: childbirth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an introduction by bestselling author and columnist Leah McLaren, \u003ci\u003eGreat Expectations \u003c\/i\u003etakes the reader on an emotional and physical journey like no other: Lynn Coady relates the painful memory of her teenage pregnancy and the anguish of having to give up her newborn for adoption; Peter Behrens expresses a father’s feeling of utter helplessness and incomparable joy during the birth of his first child; Christy Ann Conlin describes pregnancy and birth at age forty; Afua Cooper reflects upon the immigrant’s experience of three pregnancies and childbirths in a new land with foreign, and evolving, customs; 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Great Expectations
In this collection of original essays, twenty-five celebrated writers share one of their most intimate and life-changing experiences: giving birth.
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The Snuggly
A treasure box, a book, a snack, a stray kitten, a jar of pollywogs and a travel mug – what else can Todd fit in his sister’s snuggly?
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Unstable Neighbourhood Rabbit special hardcover edition
This specially designed and bound hardcover First Edition of Mikko Harvey's poetry collection Unstable Neighbourhood Rabbit is limited to 50 copies.
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Stereoblind
Emma Healey’s provocative collection of prose poems explores the urgent themes of feminism, mental illness, sexuality and artistic practice.
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Is American Democracy in Crisis?
The twenty-first semi-annual Munk Debate considers the current crisis of American democracy.
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{"id":6813798268987,"title":"The 2018 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology","handle":"the-2018-griffin-poetry-prize-anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry, edited by Ian Williams, Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Griffin Poetry Prize finalist. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001 this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Each year, the\u003ci\u003e Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology \u003c\/i\u003efeatures the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-03-23T13:02:41-04:00","created_at":"2022-03-23T09:22:05-04:00","vendor":"House of Anansi Press Inc","type":"","tags":["Adult Poetry","Edited by Howe Sarah","Edited by Lerner Ben","Edited by Williams Ian","House of Anansi Press","pub date: 2018-06-05","The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology"],"price":1995,"price_min":1995,"price_max":1995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40205713768507,"title":"trade paperback","option1":"trade paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781487003845","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The 2018 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology - trade paperback","public_title":"trade paperback","options":["trade paperback"],"price":1995,"weight":250,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781487003845","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/houseofanansi.pro\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ee22f6c2-3790-4573-8740-7d405a914f88.jpg?v=1727574394"],"featured_image":"\/\/houseofanansi.pro\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ee22f6c2-3790-4573-8740-7d405a914f88.jpg?v=1727574394","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":24827556036667,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":585,"width":384,"src":"\/\/houseofanansi.pro\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ee22f6c2-3790-4573-8740-7d405a914f88.jpg?v=1727574394"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":585,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/houseofanansi.pro\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ee22f6c2-3790-4573-8740-7d405a914f88.jpg?v=1727574394","width":384}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry, edited by Ian Williams, Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Griffin Poetry Prize finalist. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001 this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Each year, the\u003ci\u003e Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology \u003c\/i\u003efeatures the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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The 2018 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology
The annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry, edited by Ian Williams, winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize.
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The Quaker
A thriller set in gritty 1960s Glasgow featuring Detective Inspector Duncan McCormack on the hunt for a violent serial killer known as The Quaker.
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to 2
Pinny In Fall
In this delightful sequel to Pinny in Summer, we once again we see Pinny finding joy in nature and the company of her friends.
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I'm Glad That You're Happy
A charming, original story about a friendship between two plants.
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Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors
Wonder Buddy and Super Earl come to the rescue when their new neighbors need help! The fifth installment of a charming and critically acclaimed series.
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Almost Invisible
Jewel is escaping an abusive home situation by living at school. After Maya discovers Jewel's secret, should she tell? Or can she help on her own?
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The Sisters Brothers (Movie Tie-In Edition)
A new edition to coincide with the release of the major motion picture adaptation starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, and John C. Reilly.
