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Empire of the Beetle

Empire of the Beetle

"Nikiforuk knows [his] material well and makes a forceful argument for the need to change our ways."

Waterloo Region Record, Dec 11, 2012
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Jaw Dropping Hockey Trivia

Jaw Dropping Hockey Trivia

"An activity and trivia book aimed at those who love hockey and everything else surrounding the game. Fuel for fun for any dedicated hockey enthusiast and their peers, the trivia is reinforced with game ideas and much more. [...] A must for sports enthusiasts, highly recommended."

The Midwest Book Review, Dec 11, 2012
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Ballerina

Ballerina

"If dance history is of interest to you then so will Deidre Kelly’s 'Ballerina: Sex, Scandal and Suffering behind the Symbol of Perfection'. Ms. Kelly goes into detail about what ballerinas throughout history have had to endure to simply be able to practice their art. She examines the demands placed ...

NYC Dance Stuff, Dec 11, 2012
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Ballerina

Ballerina

"Deirdre Kelly exposes, with rich detail, the underbelly of the world that only those with a true calling to dance en pointe could endure. [...] Read this book. You will never look at a ballet production through the same eyes again."

Portland Book Review, Nov 26, 2012
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The Energy of Slaves

The Energy of Slaves

“…Nikiforuk expertly wields stunning analogies to illustrate the state of energy gluttony happening on the planet today." -- The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet, Nov 22, 2012
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Polar Wives

Polar Wives

Polar Wives is a tale only the daughter of Arctic explorers could tell. She characterizes the relationships between the explorers and their wives with a deft pen and crisp, swift prose that cuts through time and struggle as surely as a sled runner. The vibrancy and individuality of these resilient women ...

Portland Book Review, Nov 22, 2012
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Ballerina

Ballerina

"In a painfully riveting book, Canada's dance critic Deirdre Kelly sheds new light on the private struggles of ballerinas."

Flare Magazine, Nov 1, 2012
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The Energy of Slaves

The Energy of Slaves

"...a discomforting critique of the fossil fuel-based economy"

Hill Times, Oct 15, 2012
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Joni

Joni

"She deftly alternates between dense though accessible cultural theory and colourful anecdotes of Mitchell's life and times. In that, she produces a significant cultural reading of Mitchell that is also cleverly entertaining. Monk's colloquial first-person treatment of Mitchell's life is refreshing and ...

Winnipeg Free Press, Oct 6, 2012
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Ballerina

Ballerina

"This provocatively titled, impeccably researched history of the ballerina romps through centuries' worth of ballet's dirty little secrets...There are many engrossing stories in Ballerina. Ballet lovers will not be disappointed by this compelling read."

Winnipeg Free Press, Oct 6, 2012
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