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Series: 26 Feet to the Charlottes Exploring the Land of the Haida Paperback June Cameron 9781894974615 $19.95 TRAVEL Mar 31, 2009

When June Cameron and Paul Holsinger set out in 1983 in Paul's ancient 26-foot wooden sloop, Wood Duck, to cross the perilous Hecate Strait and explore the weather-beaten west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands (now known as Haida Gwaii), they knew they would face danger. But June had raced her own sailboat for years and Paul was a gifted mechanic, so they put trepidation aside and answered the call to adventure. Their journey taught them much about the challenges faced by the area's First Nations inhabitants—and much about why skippers do no... + Read More
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Series: A Book of Tricksters Tales from Many Lands Paperback Jon C. Stott 9781926613697 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 21, 2010

For centuries, people around the world have been telling stories about tricksters—characters who solve problems by using their wits to fool others. Sometimes, these tricksters want to help people. Other times, they use their cleverness for selfish reasons. Occasionally, they aren’t as clever as they think and are themselves tricked. Although trickster tales from different countries are similar in many ways, story details, problems to be solved and the personalities of characters reflect the beliefs and values of the culture from which they come... + Read More
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Series: A Chosen Path From Moccasin Flats to Parliament Hill Paperback Frank Oberle 9781894384834 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 01, 2005

In A Chosen Path, Frank Oberle continues the amazing story of his remarkable rise from self-educated immigrant to national politician and Cabinet minister. The bestselling first volume of Frank's autobiography, Finding Home, recounted his turbulent youth in Nazi-run Germany and his post-war immigration to Canada. After working for a year and a half—as a baker, logger and miner—he earned enough to bring his future wife, Joan, from their homeland. They eventually settled in the brand-new community of Chetwynd, BC, where he began his political lif... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories A Long, Dangerous Coastline Shipwreck Tales from Alaska to California Paperback Anthony Dalton 9781926613734 $9.95 TRANSPORTATION Sep 01, 2010

On September 8, 1923, seven US Navy destroyers rammed into jagged rocks on the California coast. Twenty-three sailors died that night. Five years earlier, the Canadian Pacific passenger ship Princess Sophia steamed into Vanderbilt Reef in Alaska's Lynn Canal. When she sank, she took 353 people to their deaths. From San Francisco's fog-bound Golden Gate to the stormy Inside Passage of British Columbia and Alaska, the magnificent west coast of North America has taken a deadly toll. Here are the dramatic tales of ships that met their end on this t... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories A People on the Move The Métis of the Western Plains Paperback Irene Ternier Gordon 9781894974851 $9.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jun 15, 2009

The blossoming of Métis society and culture in the 19th century marked a fascinating and colourful era in western Canadian history. Drawing from journals and contemporary sources, Irene Ternier Gordon presents a vivid account of Métis life in the area that is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. Here are the stories of the masters of the plains—Métis buffalo hunters, traders and entrepreneurs like Louis Goulet, Norbert Welsh and the legendary Gabriel Dumont. Many enjoyed lives of freedom and adventure, yet also faced heartbreak as their way of life c... + Read More
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Series: Alberta A History in Photographs Paperback Faye Reineberg Holt 9781894974875 $14.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 20, 2009

To many people, Alberta represents the true Canadian frontier. It is known for its rugged image, its "wild west" past and its staunchly independent residents, from the First Nations who originally inhabited the land to the explorers, homesteaders, cowboys, oilmen and others who continued to build and shape the province. This engaging book uses more than 150 photographs, dating from the 18th century through to the 1940s, and illuminating text to document Alberta's transformation from frontier society to economic powerhouse.
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Series: Amazing Stories Alberta Titans From Rags to Riches During Alberta's Pioneer Days Paperback Susan Warrender 9781551539836 $9.95 HISTORY Jan 01, 2003

They came west looking for new opportunities and they succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Entrepreneurs such as James Lougheed, Max Bell, Eric Harvie and A.E. Cross all had a few characteristics in common: they were exceptionally ambitious and took enormous risks. And they went from rags to riches.
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Series: Alone Against the Arctic Paperback Anthony Dalton 9781894974332 $9.95 HISTORY Oct 09, 2007

In the summer of 1984, Anthony Dalton embarked on a near-fatal voyage in a small open boat along the wild northwest coast of Alaska, attempting a solo transit of the Northwest Passage. His sea quest ran parallel to an arduous relief expedition undertaken in 1897-98, when the officers of the US cutter Bear set out to reach eight whaling ships that were stranded in thick ice, their crews on the verge of starvation. Both journeys are depicted in this captivating adventure tale, and Dalton's gripping description of his encounter with an icy hell ex... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories - Heritage List Arctic Explorers In Search of the Northwest Passage Paperback Frances Hern 9781926613291 $9.95 HISTORY Jan 25, 2010
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Series: Baby Wild Animals Paperback Dennis Schmidt 9781894974660 $6.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 May 19, 2009

Do you want to know what a young elk calf looks like? Or a mountain goat kid? How about a young woodpecker? Inside this book are baby pictures of 30 of North America's best-known wild animals, from a tiny hummingbird to a fuzzy black bear cub.
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Series: Baychimo Arctic Ghost Ship Paperback Anthony Dalton 9781894974141 $9.95 HISTORY Sep 25, 2006

No vessel that sailed the Arctic seas has raised so much speculation or triggered imaginations as has the legendary Hudson's Bay Company ship Baychimo. In the 1920s, Baychimo set up trading posts in eastern Canada, sailed on fur-trading expeditions to Siberia during the turbulent years of the Russian civil war and made dangerous annual voyages around Alaska to Canada's western Arctic coast, shouldering her way through ice floes to resupply the HBC's remote trading posts. Anthony Dalton digs deep to unveil the incredible tale of the hardy ship a... + Read More
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Series: BC Provincial Police Stories: Volume Two Paperback Cecil Clark 9781894384292 $9.95 TRUE CRIME May 01, 1986

West Kootenay’s tragic The Miner Who Died Eight Times, Murder on Okanagan Lake, Death Rode a Pinto Pony, The Cremation of Siboo Singh, Kitwancool Drums Throbbed a War Dance, The Parking Ticket that Killed Three Men and Hangman’s Tree at Lillooet.
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Series: BC Provincial Police Stories Volume Three Paperback Cecil Clark 9781895811759 $9.95 TRUE CRIME May 01, 1986

Cecil Clark's stories from the archives of B.C.'s first lawmen show why the B.C. Provincial Police was considered one of North America's best police forces. Included are tales of the McLeans, a gang of vicious young killers in the Interior; "Skook" Davidson, one of the force's most unconventional Special Constables; canine policemen; and Sergeant Sperry Cline and his one-of-a-kind approach to policing.
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Series: Bear Child The Life and Times of Jerry Potts Paperback Rodger D. Touchie 9781894384636 $19.95 HISTORY Feb 05, 2008

The West was a lawless domain when Jerry Potts was born into the Upper Missouri fur trade in 1838. The son of a Scottish father and a Blood mother, he was given the name Bear Child by his Blood tribe for his bravery and tenacity while he was still a teen. In 1874, when the North West Mounted Police first marched west and sat lost and starving near the Canada-U.S. border, it was Potts who led them to shelter. Over the next 22 years he played a critical role in the peaceful settlement of the Canadian West. Bear Child: The Life and Times of Jerry ... + Read More
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Series: Between Forest and Sky A Fire Tower Journal Paperback Sharon Stratton 9781894974165 $9.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 23, 2006

Sharon Stratton's enthusiastic and beautifully described account of her experiences as a fire-tower observer in Alberta reveals a simple, satisfying lifestyle. "From the time I learned to climb the tree in the family backyard, my path always brought me to the peace of the forest," Stratton says. Always attracted to the outdoors, she had applied to be a fire tower observer five times before she was finally accepted. Months later, she headed to the forest with only her dogs for company. Each season, she led a solitary, contemplative lifestyle whi... + Read More
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Series: Bird Flu What We Need to Know Paperback A.A. Avlicino 9781894974158 $18.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 05, 2006

Influenza epidemics are mentioned in the news almost daily, and often so is the word "deadly." Experts say it's only a matter of time before a virus mutates so that it can spread effortlessly from person to person. Fifty million people died of the Spanish flu in 1918; in this age of global travel, the next pandemic could be far worse. The recommendations in Bird Flu: What We Need to Know may help us to reduce the risk. For example: wash your hands frequently and well install a shoe dip on your doorstep use UV light to disinfect rooms and surf... + Read More
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Series: Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies Paperback Richard Cannings 9781894974592 $19.95 NATURE Sep 14, 2009

More than 250 bird species are included in this handy guide to the birds of Interior BC and the Rockies. The region covered runs from the east slopes of the Coast Mountains to the Rockies, including the Okanagan, Thompson, Kootenays, Cariboo-Chilcotin; Jasper, Banff and Waterton national parks; and Highway 16 west from Jasper to Smithers. Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies is aimed at beginner and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local ... + Read More
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Series: Birds of Southwestern British Columbia Paperback Richard Cannings 9781894384964 $19.95 NATURE Jun 26, 2008

Now in its 7th printing! Discover more than 200 birds species in Birds of Southwestern BC. This guide covers the Lower Mainland, including Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, Manning Park and Whistler; the mid-coast as far north as Bella Coola; Vancouver Island; the Gulf Islands; and the Sunshine Coast. Aimed at beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in their area, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behaviour, h... + Read More
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Series: Black Diamond City Nanaimo — The Victorian Era Paperback Jan Peterson 9781894384513 $18.95 HISTORY May 01, 2002

Black Diamond City: The Victorian Era is the first book in Jan Peterson's trilogy on the history of Nanaimo. Peterson traces the evolution of the city from its First Nations history to its coal industry to its becoming a diversified Victorian-era community. Using original diaries, journals, letters, ships' logs, government records, maps, archival photographs and her own drawings, Peterson vividly brings to life both the historical events that shaped Nanaimo and its people.
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Series: Blisters and Bliss 6th edition Paperback David Foster 9781926613802 $16.95 TRAVEL Oct 25, 2010

Each year, thousands of trekkers tackle the 75-kilometre West Coast Trail between Bamfield and Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. And for over 20 years, this book has been the definitive guide to the world-famous trail. This sixth edition is completely up to date and expanded to include the latest on trail information, reservations, travel connections and trekker tips. The illustrations are a delight, and the book includes special sections for northbound and southbound hikers.
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Series: Born to Die A Cop Killer's Final Message Paperback Ian Macdonald 9781894384698 $9.95 TRUE CRIME May 01, 2003

"We taught our children to be delinquents." So wrote lifelong criminal Joe Gordon before he was hanged at British Columbia's Oakalla Prison Farm in 1957 for shooting a policeman during a failed robbery. In a letter he scrawled in his jail cell, Gordon described his downfall and made a plea to parents to love and care for their children so they wouldn't end up like him. Born to Die is the story of Gordon's sensational trial, set against the backdrop of Vancouver's seedy underworld amid a time of widespread police corruption. His final words ar... + Read More
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Series: Breaking News The Postcard Images of Geoge Alfred Barrowclough Paperback Fred Thirkell 9781894384674 $24.95 HISTORY May 01, 2004

Winner of a City of Vancouver Heritage Award, 2005. Before the First World War, photographs of major news events were rarely seen in the daily newspapers; the technology was still too new to make their use viable. Filling the gap and providing the missing images were the postcard photographers, who could make their breaking-news photos available on the street the day after an event occurred. George Alfred Barrowclough was one of those photographers. Barrowclough had the eye of an artist and the nose of a newsman. His images of Vancouver and ... + Read More
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Series: British Columbia 100 Years Ago Portraits of a Province Hardcover Fred Thirkell 9781894384490 $9.95 PHOTOGRAPHY May 01, 2002

With a collector's eye trained to uncover the rare, the unusual and the finest examples of British Columbia's antique postcards, authors Fred Thirkell and Bob Scullion have given readers an eclectic array of century-old photographs. The images selected for this book—the authors' fifth for Heritage House—tell 80 distinct stories that capture British Columbia as it once was. Given the tremendous popularity of postcards in that era, these images no doubt took BC's raw beauty and frontier appeal out into the world, attracting an endless parade of t... + Read More
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Series: British Columbia 100 Years Ago Portraits of a Province Paperback Fred Thirkell 9781894384506 $14.95 PHOTOGRAPHY May 01, 2003

In an era when picture postcards became a unique new way to "call home," they quickly established a role in enticing an ongoing parade of tourists to British Columbia. This book features an impressive collection of black-and-white lithograph images that were sold to the public in the early twentieth century. Documenting life in British Columbia during this period of time, each image has a story to tell. Collectively they define the state of affairs in B.C. a century ago. The book is divided into geographic regions, with an introductory article ... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories British Columbia Murders Notorious Cases and Unsolved Mysteries Paperback Susan McNicoll 9781926613307 $12.95 TRUE CRIME Feb 02, 2010

In July 1924, Scottish nursemaid Janet Smith was murdered in Vancouver's wealthy Shaughnessy Heights. Her killer was never apprehended, but the investigation had shocking consequences. Twenty years later, Molly Justice was stabbed to death in a Saanich park. Her murderer has never been charged, even though police were virtually certain of his identity for over 50 years. Susan McNicoll's dramatic accounts of six of British Columbia's most intriguing murders span a century of crime, from a 1904 Victoria Chinatown murder to a modern cold case from... + Read More
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Series: British Columbia–Yukon Sternwheel Days Paperback Art Downs 9780919214637 $14.95 HISTORY May 01, 1972

Over 300 sternwheelers plied the BC-Yukon waters, a record in North America. In icy northern lakes, rivers and the open sea, these flat-bottomed steamers served for 100 years. Ripped open by rapids, gutted by fire, crushed by ice, they left a memorable wake that altered history forever. This book includes portraits of flamboyant captains and crews, details on how the vessels were constructed and operated, historical background of the communities they served and more.
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Series: Broken Circle The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools: A Memoir Paperback Theodore Fontaine 9781926613666 $19.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 01, 2010

“Too many survivors of Canada’s Indian residential schools live to forget. Theodore Fontaine writes to remember." - Hana Gartner, CBC's The Fifth Estate Now an approved curriculum resource for grade 9–12 students in British Columbia and Manitoba. Theodore (Ted) Fontaine lost his family and freedom just after his seventh birthday, when his parents were forced to leave him at an Indian residential school by order of the Roman Catholic Church and the Government of Canada. Twelve years later, he left school frozen at the emotional age of seven. He... + Read More
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Series: Bronc Busters and Hay Sloops Ranching in the West in the Early 20th Century Paperback Ken Mather 9781894974929 $19.95 HISTORY May 06, 2010

Bronc Busters and Hay Sloops tells the story of ranching in the West from the beginning of the Great War until 1960. Cowboy soldiers, bronc busters, First Nations, upper-crust Englishmen and the strong, capable women of ranching country . . . theirs are the stories told in this book. Some of these characters are larger than life, such as: Joe Coutlee, cow boss of the Douglas Lake Ranch, whose booming voice gave him the nickname “Roaring Bill”; Grover Hance, who roped one of his men and tied him to a tree until he sobered up; Florence “Bun... + Read More
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Series: Buckaroos and Mud Pups The Early Days of Ranching in British Columbia Paperback Ken Mather 9781894974097 $19.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Apr 05, 2010

Remarkable cattle drives, famous ranches and legendary characters are at the heart of Ken Mather's account of the early days of ranching in British Columbia. These are stories about drovers, ranchers, cowboys and "mud pups" (the remittance men of the ranching industry). You'll meet such people as the flamboyant Harper brothers, drovers who went on to become the biggest landowners in BC, with interests in the Harper, Perry, Hat Creek and famous Gang ranches Johnny Wilson, one of the most successful ranchers in the industry, who became known... + Read More
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Series: Building Victoria Men, Myths, and Mortar Paperback Danda Humphreys 9781894384681 $24.95 HISTORY May 01, 2004

Victoria's buildings stand as mute reminders of a bygone era, providing a peek into the past and a glimpse at the lives of those who owned and designed them. Building Victoria looks behind the bricks and mortar to unearth Victoria's history. In her acclaimed On The Street Where You Live trilogy, Danda Humphreys traced the origin of Victoria's street names. Now, with the same curiosity and zest for story, she turns to the city's buildings and the tales they tell—some factual, some fanciful and some the stuff that myths are made of.
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Series: Amazing Stories Calgary Flames Fire On Ice Paperback Monte Stewart 9781551537948 $9.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jan 01, 2004

"Yeah, baby!" yelled Peter Maher as the Calgary Flames won their series against the San Jose Sharks and headed to the Stanley Cup finals. The 2003-04 season saw the team climbing into the ranks of top contenders thanks to exceptional play by captain Jarome Iginla, goaltender Miika Kiprusoff, Martin Gelinas and others. Not since the 1989 Stanley Cup win starring Lanny McDonald had Flames fans had so much to cheer about.
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Series: Camping British Columbia A Complete Guide to Provincial and National Park Campgrounds, Sixth Edition 6th edition Paperback Jayne Seagrave 9781894974608 $19.95 TRAVEL Feb 16, 2009

Your guide to 150+ provincial and national park campgrounds. Fully revised and updated, this sixth edition of Camping British Columbia describes the location, amenities and recreational activities of every BC provincial and national park that offers vehicle-accessible camping. Camping with kids? Learn which campgrounds have interpretive programs, playgrounds and safe swimming beaches. Don't want to rough it too much? Pick out the provincial and national parks with flush toilets, hot showers and restaurants nearby. Exploring the province in ... + Read More
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Series: Canada's Rocky Mountains A History in Photographs Paperback Faye Reineberg Holt 9781894974998 $14.95 HISTORY May 03, 2010

The grandeur of the Canadian Rockies has captivated hearts and minds, challenged the daring and athletic and fired the imaginations of writers, photographers and other artists. In this book, images ranging from simple to iconic to surprising capture that rich heritage. Discover the people, legends and little-known facts of this area’s past. Meet the men and women who conquered peaks and built lives in mountain communities. Through narrative and image, revel in the parks and hinterlands that have endlessly fascinated tourists. Faye invites loc... + Read More
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Series: Canada's West Coast Paperback Chris Cheadle 9781894974585 $19.95 TRAVEL Oct 24, 2008

This book depicts the west coast of British Columbia in all its glory. The distinctive peeling bark on the trunk of an arbutus tree. Towering Sitka spruce trees. Migrating sandpipers in Clayoquot Sound. A grizzly bear feeding on pink salmon near Knight Inlet Lodge. Author/photographer Chris Cheadle walked the streams of the rainforests, kayaked to remote beaches, sailed the inlets, explored the islands and listened to the wisdom of First Nations elders to capture these striking images.
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Series: Canadian Wildlife Activity Book Volume One Paperback Tom Hunter 9781894384179 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 23, 2015

Tom Hunter's outstanding artwork and clever brainteasers provide entertainment and instruction for children, parents and teachers. Canada is home to hundreds of species of amphibians, reptiles and insects, as well as over 1,200 different kinds of larger animals: birds, fish and mammals. Hunter provides an introduction to many of these species. Canadian Wildlife Activity Book: Volume One contains over 200 detailed illustrations, including the largest creature that has appeared on Earth: BC's blue whale, a mammal that weighs up to 120 tonnes. C... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Wildlife Activity Book Volume Two Paperback Tom Hunter 9781894384186 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 23, 2015

Tom Hunter's outstanding artwork and clever brainteasers provide entertainment and instruction for children, parents and teachers. Canada is home to hundreds of species of amphibians, reptiles and insects, as well as over 1,200 different kinds of larger animals: birds, fish and mammals. Hunter provides an introduction to many of these species. Canadian Wildlife Activity Book: Volume Two contains over 200 detailed illustrations, ranging from Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep to leopard frogs, which help children identify and appreciate their magnif... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Wildlife Activity Book Volume Three Paperback Tom Hunter 9781895811667 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION May 01, 1998

The creative activities in this book are educational for children and adults alike and are ideal for use in learning and recreational environments. Tom Hunter's drawings introduce a broad range of species and give special emphasis to language arts and creative and observation skills. More than 150 illustrations, ranging from bobcats to buffalo to butterflies, help children identify and appreciate their wildlife heritage. The Society, Environment & Energy Development Studies Foundation described this series as "perfect for activity-centre work... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories - Heritage List Canadians on Everest The Courageous Expedition of 1982 Paperback Bruce Patterson 9781554392346 $9.95 Jan 01, 2007
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Series: Cariboo–Chilcotin Pioneer People and Places Paperback Irene Stangoe 9781895811124 $12.95 HISTORY Jun 26, 2009

Drawn from historical files and the memories of those who were there, these are stories of pioneer days in Williams Lake, Dog Creek, Likely, Soda Creek, Horsefly, Riske Creek, 150 Mile and other areas of the central Cariboo-Chilcotin. Included are current and historical photos.
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Series: Cariboo Cowboy Paperback Harry Marriott 9781895811087 $9.95 HISTORY Apr 09, 2009

Harry Marriott was a cowboy-rancher from 1912, when he arrived at the Gang Ranch after a 100-mile journey by freight wagon, through to the 1950s. He adhered to a homespun philosophy of perseverance, a code that helped him overcome adversities of all kinds, from devastating summer droughts to numbing -60°F spells in winter. In colourful, down-home style, he describes founding his O K Ranch, shares stories about cattle drives and roundups (the last of which involved 1,000 head and took place when he was approaching age 70), recalls social gatheri... + Read More
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Series: Carving the Western Path Routes to Remember Paperback R.G. Harvey 9781894974172 $18.95 HISTORY Sep 29, 2006

The sparsely populated southern Interior of British Columbia was rich in resources and ripe for settlement in the late 1800s. The agricultural lands of the Okanagan and Nicola valleys, and the precious metals and coal of the Kootenays, lay largely unused or undiscovered: the challenges was getting to these places. Transportation was the key that opened the way to these riches, providing hope for the future for stout-hearted settlers—people for whom hope was the greatest of treasures. In this final book of his bestselling Carving the Western P... + Read More
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Series: Carving the Western Path By River, Rail, and Road Through B.C.'s Southern Mountains Paperback R.G. Harvey 9781895811629 $18.95 TRANSPORTATION Mar 06, 2006

A century of dealmaking and government misdeeds forms the backdrop of this entertaining account of sternwheelers, iron horses and mountain roads. Battling factions of rail builders crossed many a line in the sand as they carved up both the land and the spoils of industry. Did both federal and provincial politicians wittingly sabotage road construction programs to the benefit of the rail barons? Were Cornelius Van Horne, Major A.B. Rogers and Andrew McCulloch fully deserving of the accolades bestowed on them? Was railway man J.J. Hill a genius... + Read More
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Series: Carving the Western Path By River, Rail, and Road Through Central and Northern BC Paperback R.G. Harvey 9781895811742 $16.95 TRANSPORTATION Mar 06, 2006

The history of British Columbia's transportation systems north of the Canadian National Railway's mainline may not be well known—but it certainly is colourful. Continuing the story he began in the first volume of Carving the Western Path, R.G. Harvey describes the development of river, road and rail routes that crossed the northern two-thirds of BC. This was a land of dreams and schemes that seemed to feed on each other. It started with the Collins Overland Telegraph, a communication link that was to connect Europe and America in the 1860s. Tho... + Read More
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Series: Cattle Kingdom Early Ranching in Alberta Paperback Edward Brado 9781894384575 $19.95 HISTORY Apr 24, 2004

One of the most colourful chapters in the history of North American settlement began in the 1880s when the rich Alberta grasslands spreading east from the foothills of the Rockies became the magnet for cattle ranching. Award-winning Cattle Kingdom provides readers with all the colourful tales of raffish characters, political intrigues and partnerships, fortunes made and lost, and the harsh realities of prairie winters. The era also gave us the mythic figure of the cowboy, still prominent in Alberta today. Nowhere is the story of ranching more r... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories Celebrated Pets Endearing Tales of Companionship and Loyalty Paperback Cheryl MacDonald 9781894974813 $9.95 PETS May 04, 2009

Canadian history is full of touching stories of animal companionship, and some relationships between people and their cherished companions are legendary. From Grey Owl and the Beaver People to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King's "little angel dogs" to Emily Carr's menagerie, these stories describe notable people and their relationships with their pets. Cheryl MacDonald also shares the story of the original Winnie the Pooh, describes the eventful life and the tragic end of Jumbo the elephant and looks at the "valiant but voiceless" dogs... + Read More
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Series: Celebrating Victoria Paperback John Walls 9781926613765 $8.95 TRAVEL Jul 01, 2010

Welcome to Victoria, Canada’s most beautiful city. Explore the bustling Inner Harbour area, where hotels, shops and restaurants abound. Admire First Nations art at Thunderbird Park and see world-class exhibits in the Royal BC Museum. Amble the paths of Beacon Hill Park and watch goats frolic at its popular petting zoo. Revel in the beauty of The Butchart Gardens, one of the most magnificent show gardens in the world. You’ll see why Victoria is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, and this keepsake book will let you relive your visit time a... + Read More
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Series: Charlie White's 103 Fishing Secrets Paperback Charlie White 9781895811612 $14.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2003

Learn the secrets of successful anglers from expert Charlie White. Here are tips that will help every angler bring home the prize. Learn about strike triggers, the role scent plays in attracting a fish to your lure, proper fishing depth and more. Charlie tackles not only the technical facts you need to know, but also the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, being persistent and remaining flexible. The secrets in this book are drawn from the tips Charlie gleaned from experts when he first started fishing, the things he has learned and ... + Read More
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Series: Chilcotin Preserving Pioneer Memories Paperback Witte Sisters 9781895811346 $39.95 HISTORY May 01, 1995

Who rode sidesaddle 300 miles a century ago to become Chilcotin's first housewife? What rancher carried a portable piano in his buckboard? Who started the Williams Lake and the Ahaheim Lake Stampede? A vivid text and over 200 photographs recall pioneer life in the ranching country that extends westward some 200 miles from the Fraser River to Anahim Lake.
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Series: Amazing Stories - Heritage List Christmas in British Columbia Heartwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions Paperback Rich Mole 9781551537863 $9.95 Jan 01, 2004
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Series: Amazing Stories Christmas in the Prairies Heartwarming Legends, Tales, and Traditions Paperback Rich Mole 9781551537825 $9.95 HISTORY Jan 01, 2004

Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories and good cheer. This compilation brings to life some of the best holiday stories from across the prairie provinces. From the early days of exploration to modern times, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.
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Series: Classic Images of Canada's First Nations 1850-1920 Paperback Edward Cavell 9781894974646 $12.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 05, 2009

This poignant and beautiful record of Canada's First Nations people and their culture, as seen through the eyes of talented photographers, is a fascinating glimpse into Canada's past. Of great historical and aesthetic interest, this collection of photographs captures the diversity and dignity of First Nations during a time of tumultuous change. Assembled by Edward Cavell, a former curator at Banff's Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, the photographs span the period from the infancy of photography to the more sophisticated technology of 1920.
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Series: Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming everything you need to know to converse intelligently about global warming Paperback Annette Saliken 9781894974912 $16.95 NATURE Oct 13, 2009

Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming explains the basics of global warming in clear, objective language. Whether you need help sorting facts from sensationalism or want to have an informed opinion about the most important conversation going on today, Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming delivers the goods. Drawing on scientific data from leading authorities on the topic, Saliken clarifies common misconceptions and answers such frequently asked questions as: What is the difference between climate change and global warming? What natural ... + Read More