I Like Newfoundlands

Approved by the American Canine Association, this book uses accessible text and adorable full-color photographs to teach students how to take care of a Newfoundland, including what to feed it, how to keep it clean and healthy, when it should be seen by a veterinarian, and any special considerations this large, thick-coated breed requires. A Note to Parents addresses the importance of neutering and spaying, microchipping, checking to see if a dog license is required, and adopting from a shelter or rescue group. Also, a Read About Dogs section directs students to books and websites with additional information.

This work represents trailblazing artists, dedicated activists, innovative entrepreneurs - people who made their mark through their work or their calling. It includes long-loved eccentrics and exceptional young adults who met with tragedy, as well as those who happenedon momentous events and those who were swept along by them. Together theytouch on a myriad of incidents and adventures significant to the politics, industry and culture of this province, our country and the world, and leave the gift and legacy of their work and ideals.

What's that dog with the big-boned body, giant head, and thick coat? It's the Newfoundland! Newfoundlands are caring dogs with a protective streak, and they're equally at home on land and in the water. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a Newfoundland fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its bearlike looks and adoring nature to its history as a working dog in Canada. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Newfoundland. So check out this go-to guide for Newfoundland lovers—and learn all about why Newfoundlands are the best breed there is!

An examination of the practice of mummery in Newfoundland including a discussion of mummering time, groups, costumes, and behaviour. The author argues that mummery reflects cultural values and is a ritual response to a liminal state.

An ever-present barrel of apples at the back door and the daily aroma of fresh bread. Weekly card games, stolen chickens, honky-tonks and a frigid one-room schoolhouse. Tradition and Family. Welcome to 1950s Paradise, Newfoundland. Growing up as one of 17 children, Pennell transports us back to a then little village full of love, adventure, mischief and colourful characters. In this love letter to his hometown, Pennell captures the significant changes over the decades and shows us that Paradise really was a little piece of heaven on earth.

This is the history of the Roman Catholic church in Newfoundland and Labrador to 1850, from the earliest missions to the end of Bishop Fleming's episcopate. Topics include the Presentation and Mercy sisters, education, and the persecution of the Roman Catholics in Newfoundland, as well as the role played by the church in the aftermath of the great fire of 1846.