Newf

Newf
Author: Marie Killilea
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-11
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780698113961

A Newfoundland dog comes mysteriously out of the sea and takes up residence with a small white kitten in a deserted cottage.

Ed... A Newf's Story

Ed... A Newf's Story
Author: Tara Whalen
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1645444546

Ed's story will take you on the adventure of a 180-pound black-and-white Newfoundland dog who was born on a farm in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. You'll follow Ed's journey from the farm to the suburbs of Minneapolis and all the crazy antics he becomes involved in along the way. You will come to know his family and some of his newfound friends, who are not always what they appear to be. He learns many things about living in a human world and finagles his way through some very sticky situations! He learns what a Christmas tree is for and what it is not for! He learns how to go up and down the stairs very quickly. He learns that peanut butter is the best kind of food! Ed is a little silly and a bit of a curmudgeon, but his family all love him almost as much as he loves them. I hope that you will follow Ed on his journey through this book and the books to follow. I hope that you will laugh and maybe learn a few things-not only about Newfoundland dogs but about yourself as well. Life is a journey, and I hope that you enjoy following Ed and his family on theirs! There will be some ups and downs and some surprises along the way-some you expect and some that you won't even see coming. I hope you come to see that Ed is truly one of a kind, which is the best kind to be!

Oh No, Newf! (Pet Trouble #5)

Oh No, Newf! (Pet Trouble #5)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545300363

The 5th book in the hilarious series about adorable pets that just won't behave -- fans of Marley & Me and The Dog Whisperer will love getting into Pet Trouble! Heidi always thought that she was energetic enough for any dog. She loves to play and run around and wants a big, enthusiastic dog to play with her and love her. But Yeti the Newfoundland might be a little more love than Heidi bargained for. He's HUGE, and massively furry, and everything he does -- jumping, wrestling, flopping -- makes the whole house shake. Heidi loves Yeti, and she loves how much he loves her ... but is there really room enough for both of them?

Death On The Ice

Death On The Ice
Author: Cassie Brown
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010-07-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 0385673825

Each year, for generations, poor, ill-clad Newfoundland fisherman sailed out 'to the ice' to hunt seals in the hope of a few penniew in wages from the prosperous merchants of St. John's. The year 1914 witnessed the worst in the long line of tragedies that were part of their harsh way of life. For two long, freezing days and nights a party of seal hunters--one hundred thirty-two men--were left stranded on an icefield floating in the North Atlantic in winter. They were thinly dressed, with almost no food, and with no hope of shelter on the ice against the snow or the constant, bitter winds. To survive they had to keep moving, always moving. Those who lay down to rest died. Heroes emerged--one man froze his lips badly, biting off the icicles that were blinding his comrades. Other men froze in their tracks, or went mad with pain and walked off the edge of the icefield. All the while, ships steamed about nearby, unnoticing. And by the time help arrived, two thirds of the men were dead. This is an incredible story of bungling and greed, of suffering and heroism. The disaster is carefully traced, step by step. With the aid of compelling, contemporary photographs the book paints an unforgettable portrait of the bloody trade of seal hunting among the icefields when ships--and men--were expendable.

Dictionary of Newfoundland English

Dictionary of Newfoundland English
Author: W.J. Kirwin
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 858
Release: 1990-11-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1442690658

The Dictionary of Newfoundland English, first published in 1982 to regional, national, and international acclaim, is a historical dictionary that gives the pronunciations and definitions for words that the editors have called "Newfoundland English." The varieties of English spoken in Newfoundland date back four centuries, mainly to the early seventeenth-century migratory English fishermen of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, and to the seventeenth- to the nineteenth-century immigrants chiefly from southeastern Ireland. Culled from a vast reading of books, newspapers, and magazines, this book is the most sustained reading ever undertaken of the written words of this province. The dictionary gives not only the meaning of words, but also presents each word with its variant spellings. Moreover, each definition is succeeded by an all-important quotation of usage which illustrates the typical context in which word is used. This well-researched, impressive work of scholarship illustrates how words and phrases have evolved and are used in everyday speech and writing in a specific geographical area. The Dictionary of Newfoundland English is one of the most important, comprehensive, and thorough works dealing with Newfoundland. Its publication, a great addition to Newfoundlandia, Canadiana, and lexicography, provides more than a regional lexicon. In fact, this entertaining and delightful book presents a panoramic view of the social, cultural, and natural history, as well as the geography and economics, of the quintessential lifestyle of one of Canada's oldest European-settled areas. This second edition contains a supplement offering approximately 1500 new or expanded entries, an increase of more than 30 per cent over the first edition. Besides new words, the supplement includes modified and additional senses of old words and fresh derivations and usages.

Free Days With George

Free Days With George
Author: Colin Campbell
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-05-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0385682883

A heartwarming, true story about George, a rescue dog who helps his owner rediscover love and happiness. Marley & Me meets Tuesdays with Morrie and The Art of Racing in the Rain--get your tissues ready, animal lovers! After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn’t coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, Colin fell into a spiral of depression and loneliness. Soon after, a friend told Colin about a dog in need of rescue—a neglected 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer, a breed renowned for its friendly nature and remarkable swimming abilities. Colin adopted the traumatized dog, brought him home and named him George. Both man and dog were heartbroken and lacking trust, but together, they learned how to share a space, how to socialize, and most of all, how to overcome their bad experiences. At the same time, Colin relived childhood memories of his beloved grandfather, a decorated war hero and a man who gave him hope when he needed it most. Then everything changed. Colin was offered a great new job in Los Angeles, California. He took George with him and the pair began a new life together on the sunny beaches around L.A. George became a fixture in his Hermosa Beach neighborhood, attracting attention and giving affection to everyone he met, warming hearts both young and old. Meanwhile, Colin headed to the beach to rekindle his love for surfing, but when George encountered the ocean and a surfboard for the first time, he did a surprising thing—he jumped right on the board. Through surfing, George and Colin began a life-altering adventure and a deep healing process that brought them back to life. As their story took them to exciting new heights, Colin learned how to follow George’s lead, discovering that he may have rescued George but that in the end, it was George who rescued him. Free Days with George is an uplifting, inspirational story about the healing power of animals, and about leaving the past behind to embrace love, hope and happiness.

Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders

Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders
Author: Greg Malone
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307401340

The true story, drawn from official documents and hours of personal interviews, of how Newfoundland and Labrador joined Confederation and became Canada's tenth province in 1949. A rich cast of characters--hailing from Britain, America, Canada and Newfoundland--battle it out for the prize of the resource-rich, financially solvent, militarily strategic island. The twists and turns are as dramatic as any spy novel and extremely surprising, since the "official" version of Newfoundland history has held for over fifty years almost without question. Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders will change all that.