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A breathtaking full-colour photography book celebrating the architectural splendour and cultural heritage of Winnipeg's famed Exchange District, a National Historic Site and one of the city’s most vibrant artistic, commercial, and tourist hubs. The Exchange District is the architectural jewel of Winnipeg's downtown core, a thirty-block area featuring 150 remarkably preserved heritage buildings dating back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These iconic buildings are among the best examples in North America of several turn-of-... + Read More
A newly updated, expanded edition of the spectacular bestselling field guide to the plants and animals of the North America's Northwest Coast.“A must have for any naturalist in the region.”—Douglas Justice, Associate Director, Horticulture & Collections, UBC Botanical GardenWith its temperate climate and rich biodiversity, the coastal Pacific Northwest is an ideal environment for nature lovers of all sorts. Stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and all the way down to California's San Francisco B... + Read More
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Series: A Journey Back to NatureA History of Strathcona Provincial ParkPaperback
Catherine Marie Gilbert9781772033588
$26.95HISTORY
May 18, 2021
Finalist, 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical WritingA fascinating account of the century-long effort to define, access, preserve, develop, and exploit the uniquely beautiful area of rugged wilderness now known as Strathcona Provincial Park on Central Vancouver Island.Strathcona Provincial Park is situated in the middle of Vancouver Island, bordering Clayoquot Sound on the west, Port Alberni on the south, and a large property once known as the Esquimalt and Nanaimo (E&N) land grant on the east. Measuring 250,000 hectares, this brea... + Read More
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Series: Wagon Road NorthThe Saga of the Cariboo Gold Rush, Revised and Expanded Edition5th editionPaperback
Art Downs9781772033601
$26.95HISTORY
Jun 18, 2021
A newly revised and updated edition of the classic pictorial account of the Cariboo Gold Rush trail.First published in 1960, Wagon Road North is the quintessential popular history book chronicling gold-rush-era BC. Focusing on the Cariboo Wagon Road—the crucial transportation route stretching from Fort Yale to Barkerville that made it possible for tens of thousands of prospectors to make their way to the Cariboo goldfields in the 1860s—this newly updated, expanded, and re-designed edition brings to life the adventures, hardships, and blind ambi... + Read More
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Series: Joseph William McKayA Métis Business Leader in Colonial British ColumbiaPaperback
Greg N. Fraser9781772033403
$22.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jul 06, 2021
Finalist, 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical WritingAn intriguing look at the accomplishments and contradictions of Joseph William McKay, best known as the founder of Nanaimo, BC, and one of the most successful Métis men to rise through the ranks of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the late nineteenth century. When examining the history of British Columbia, one would be hard-pressed to find an Indigenous person who so successfully navigated the echelons of colonial power as did Joseph William McKay (1829–1900). McKay was Métis, born in... + Read More
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Series: Always Pack a CandleA Nurse in the Cariboo-ChilcotinPaperback
Marion McKinnon Crook9781772033625
$22.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 25, 2021
Winner, BC Historical Federation's Community History Book Award 2021The true story of an adventurous young nurse who provided much-needed health care to the rural communities of the Cariboo-Chilcotin in the 1960s.In 1963, newly minted public health nurse Marion McKinnon arrived in the small community of Williams Lake in BC's Cariboo region. Armed with more confidence than experience, she got into her government-issued Chevy—packed with immunization supplies, baby scales, and emergency drugs—and headed out into her 9,300-square-kilometre territ... + Read More
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Series: Home on the StrangeChronicles of Motherhood, Mayhem, and Matters of the HeartPaperback
Susan Lundy9781772033649
$22.95HUMOR
Apr 13, 2021
A funny, heart-warming ode to motherhood written by an award-winning journalist and humour columnist.For Susan Lundy, motherhood began when she moved into her boyfriend's Salt Spring Island home at the age of twenty-one. Her new living arrangement came with furniture, a pair of kids, and a biting gerbil named Quasimodo. Susan was a career-oriented budding journalist, eager to write her way to fame and fortune. Becoming a mom was not part of her plan—at least not yet. But after surveying her new domicile with quiet horror at first, she grew into... + Read More
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Series: Flourishing and FreeMore Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver IslandPaperback
Haley Healey9781772033533
$9.95HISTORY
Apr 27, 2021
An inspiring and eye-opening collection of true stories about sixteen women who blazed their own trails in life and contributed in a fundamental way to the history of Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands.In this fascinating follow-up to On Their Own Terms, author Haley Healey chronicles the lives of a whole new crop of resilient, hard-working, rule-breaking, diverse women who lived on and around Vancouver Island. Flourishing and Free introduces readers to Sylvia Stark, who was born into slavery in Missouri and went on to become a homest... + Read More
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Series: Lost on the PrairiePaperback
MaryLou Driedger9781772033687
$14.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
May 28, 2021
Set between Kansas and Saskatchewan in 1907, this middle-grade novel follows a young boy who gets separated from his family en route to Canada and must find his way alone across the immense prairie landscape.Following the sudden death of his eldest brother, twelve-year-old Peter is chosen by his father to travel by train from Kansas to Saskatchewan to help set up the new family homestead. But when Peter's boxcar becomes uncoupled from the rest of the train somewhere in South Dakota, he finds himself lost and alone on the vast prairie.For a shel... + Read More
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Series: Painted FencesHardcover
Sara Cassidy9781772033519
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Feb 02, 2021
A charming and evocative story within a story, exploring themes of wartime resourcefulness, local history, friendship, and the reverberations of the past in the present day. On a beautiful spring day in Victoria’s James Bay neighbourhood, eight-year-old Esther takes a walk with her great-grandfather on his birthday. On the same street and the same date, but seventy-five years earlier, two enterprising young boys go door to door offering to give people’s fences a fresh coat of paint so that they can earn a few extra cents in an era of wartime a... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf SeriesLittle WolfHardcover
Teoni Spathelfer9781772033472
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
May 19, 2021
A young Indigenous girl moves to the big city and learns to find connections to her culture and the land wherever she goes, despite encountering bullies and feelings of isolation along the way.When Little Wolf moves to the big city with her mom and sister, she has difficulty adjusting to their new life. She misses living close to nature and seeing animals wherever she goes, and she misses fishing with her grandfather and seeing dolphins leaping beside their boat. Most of all, she misses feeling connected to her culture.At school, Little Wolf ha... + Read More
With beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations, this fascinating story teaches children about the many fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and micro-organisms that live in and feed off the eelgrass meadows of the north Pacific coastal region. “Recommended for school and public libraries regardless of their proximity to the west coast. Although works of fiction, the books contain a wealth of accessible facts.”—Resource Links “A major theme that emerges is the need to respect and care for the ocean environment and to understand the harmony ... + Read More
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Series: Park BaggerAdventures in the Canadian National ParksPaperback
Marlis Butcher9781771604789
$32.00TRAVEL
Apr 27, 2021
An inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada's national parks.Distributed across the second-largest country in the world, the Canadian national parks can be challenging to get to. Many of them are so remote that they have no road access or infrastructure of any kind, but they are not impossible to visit. Although much of the vast Canadian wilderness is fraught with challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and sometimes threatening wildlife, th... + Read More
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Series: Take Me OutsideRunning Across the Canadian Landscape That Shapes UsPaperback
Colin Harris9781771604659
$22.00SPORTS & RECREATION
Apr 27, 2021
One educator's story detailing a cross-Canada run to inspire students and teachers to get outside and experience the benefits and beauty of nature.You'd think starting a non-profit organization aimed at getting young people to spend less time in front of screens and more time outside would be difficult enough. But with a decrepit support vehicle housing two dogs that despised each other, a good friend who left after five months, a lot of peanut butter, and a hope to inspire thousands of students, Colin Harris decided to start this journey by ru... + Read More
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Series: Wild Roses Are Worth ItReimagining the Alberta AdvantagePaperback
Kevin Van Tighem9781771604857
$22.00NATURE
Apr 27, 2021
A timely collection of provocative, personal, and thoughtful essays for an Alberta in transition.This selection of works by naturalist, hunter, conservation activist, and outdoors journalist Kevin Van Tighem will both inspire and provoke, because it offers an unflinching challenge to cherished myths and conventional wisdom in a troubled province beset with profound questions about its future. Even at their most provocative, however, these writings remind us of what is best about the Alberta spirit, and offer the possibility of a more sustaining... + Read More
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Series: AloftCanadian Rockies Aerial PhotographyHardcover
Paul Zizka9781771603973
$45.00PHOTOGRAPHY
May 25, 2021
An astounding, unique collection of some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in North America.There is a reason why the Canadian Rockies are some of the most photographed mountains in the world. Rugged peaks encircle glacier-fed lakes, rise up like protective walls around tree-filled valleys, and offer a stunning backdrop to open alpine meadows. They have been photographed from the valley bottoms, from the shores of famous lakes, and from the summits of prominent peaks. They are accessible by vehicle, boat, gondola, skis and hiking boots. ... + Read More
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Series: Cold ComfortSurf Photography from Canada's West CoastHardcover
Marcus Paladino9781771603997
$45.00PHOTOGRAPHY
May 25, 2021
Marcus Paladino's unique and stunning portfolio contains some of the photography world's most compelling surfing images.Surfing is why Marcus Paladino moved to Tofino. It's an integral part of his lifestyle and contributes to his livelihood. Bumpy boat rides, long drives, getting skunked, scoring good waves, chattering teeth, numb feet, blacking out, drowning cameras, mental frustration, and chasing serotonin are all part of the game when surfing the cold waters off Canada's West Coast.Dedicated to capturing high-performance surfing at its best... + Read More
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Series: Vertical ReferenceThe Life of Legendary Mountain Helicopter Rescue Pilot Jim DaviesPaperback
Kathy Calvert9781771604154
$28.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jan 12, 2021
An exciting and heart-pounding look at one of Western Canada’s most adventurous individuals, known as a pioneer pilot of the heli-ski industry and as the first mountain-rescue pilot in the Canadian National Parks system. Jim Davies is an icon of competence and courage as the first heli-skiing pilot in Canada. But it is his groundbreaking work as a helicopter rescue pilot for Parks Canada that made him a legend to all who worked with him. His stellar career as a pilot overshadowed his other talents as a ski racer and artist.Jim received several ... + Read More
The perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada’s glittering Rocky Mountains. Snowshoeing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Each season thousands of winter-loving individuals and families venture into the stunning winter landscape for a quick getaway or an extended tour in areas surrounding Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Jasper, and Waterton. This new guidebook features 40 popular routes in the southern Canadian Rockies, from Waterton in the far south to Bow Lake about 500 km to... + Read More
Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert journeys in the following locations:Fro... + Read More
Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.Popular Day Hikes: The Castle and Crowsnest covers 37 of the best trails north of southern Alberta’s Waterton National Park. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes, and the occasional easy scramble in Castle Provincial Park, Castle Wildland Provincial Park, and Crowsnest Pass, Andrew Nugara's well-written and beautifully illustrated guidebook contains routes for everyone. Som... + Read More
The first in an all-new series of full-colour guidebooks featuring hikes and walks to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in western Canada.Waterfall Hikes in Southern British Columbia is the comprehensive guide to discovering waterfalls in BC. It provides detailed access and hiking directions to more than a hundred cascading water features in the BC Rockies and Southern Interior mountain ranges, as well as the Okanagan. Highlighted by stunning photographic imagery, this is the ultimate companion for those looking to chase spectacular and ser... + Read More
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Series: Time to WonderTime to Wonder - Volume 1A Kid's Guide to BC's Regional Museums: Thompson-Okanagan, Kootenay, and Cariboo-Chilcotin1st editionPaperback
Suzanne Harper9781771604178
$22.00TRAVEL
May 25, 2021
A dynamic, exciting, and full-colour guidebook designed for kids and families looking for adventure throughout the interior of British Columbia.Go on… be a time traveller, an anthropologist, an archeologist, an artist, or an explorer! Be everything at once! When you visit a museum, you enter an amazing world where you are limited only by your imagination. The books in the Time to Wonder series give adventurous families a backstage pass to explore behind the scenes in regional museums throughout British Columbia.All will be revealed with the hel... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I FindHardcover
Meghan J. Ward9781771604444
$20.00JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I FindPaperback
Meghan J. Ward9781771604451
$15.00JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
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Series: Prairie ABCsBoard book
Jocey Asnong9781771604970
$12.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Mar 30, 2021
Bright illustrations and whimsical text bring the Canadian Prairies to life for early readers.Author and illustrator Jocey Asnong continues her journey across Canada in this early concept board book that showcases the diversity, habitats, native animals, and outdoor activities enjoyed across the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Children will learn the alphabet and letter recognition as Asnong's illustrations take us on a tractor ride through our fields, follow bison as they roam through birch trees, and look for antlers... + Read More
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Series: Prairie ABCsPaperback
Jocey Asnong9781771604987
$10.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 30, 2021
Bright illustrations and whimsical text bring the Canadian Prairies to life for early readers.Author and illustrator Jocey Asnong continues her journey across Canada in this early concept board book that showcases the diversity, habitats, native animals, and outdoor activities enjoyed across the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Children will learn the alphabet and letter recognition as Asnong's illustrations take us on a tractor ride through our fields, follow bison as they roam through birch trees, and look for antlers... + Read More
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Series: Good Morning, TakayaBoard book
Cheryl Alexander9781771604871
$12.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Mar 30, 2021
The remarkable story of Vancouver Island's lone wolf, Takaya, is told in this charming, lyrical picture book for infants.Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0-3) and a picture book (ages 3-5), features poetic text and stunning ... + Read More
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Series: Good Morning, TakayaPaperback
Cheryl Alexander9781771605052
$10.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 30, 2021
The remarkable story of Vancouver Island's lone wolf, Takaya, is told in this charming, lyrical picture book for infants.Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0-3) and a picture book (ages 3-5), features poetic text and stunning ... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's JourneyHardcover
Cheryl Alexander9781771604895
$20.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's JourneyPaperback
Cheryl Alexander9781771604901
$15.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
The third installation of the new gardening series Guides for the Prairie Gardener is all about seeds, from saving and starting to transplants and even winter sowing.Certified master gardeners Sheryl and Janet offer you all the tools you need to start seeds, ensuring they thrive and grow into beautiful mature plants. They answer your questions on things likehow to determine the viability of seedsthe difference between an heirloom, heritage, and hybrid seedthe best containers and planting media to usewhen and how to use growing lightstroubleshoo... + Read More
The fourth installation of the new gardening series Guides for the Prairie Gardener will teach you how to maximize your small-space garden in the prairies.Not everyone in the prairies has a big, wide-open space in which to garden, but with a little extra know-how and some specialized techniques, you can maximize your success in the space you have.Lifelong gardeners Sheryl and Janet are here with answers to all of your big questions about small-space gardening includingWhich types of growing media to use in containers or raised bedsHow to proper... + Read More
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Series: The Distilleries of Vancouver IslandA Guided Tour of West Coast Craft and Artisan SpiritsPaperback
Marianne Scott9781771513326
$25.00COOKING
Apr 20, 2021
Finalist for the 2022 Taste Canada AwardsA guided tour that highlights the recent evolution of the 21 craft and artisan distilleries that have sprung up on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.In the past five years the number of craft and artisan distilleries on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands has more than doubled. A change in the provincial liquor laws in 2013 made small-batch distilling a viable business and with this alternative to high-volume, mass-market liquor comes a focus on local ingredients and distinctive flavours.From relat... + Read More
Finalist for the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Historical WritingTold in 21 objects—including furnishings, artwork, and tools—this approachable museum guide takes readers into the family history, local lore, and oddities of one of Victoria's most famous landmarks.Craigdarroch Castle, built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir for his wife, Joan, and their family, was completed in 1890. Following Joan's death, the castle was put up for sale in 1908, and later housed a military hospital and the nascent University of Victoria.Since 1979 the castle has ... + Read More
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Series: Victoria UnbuttonedA Red-Light History of BC’s Capital CityPaperback
Linda J. Eversole9781771513388
$20.00HISTORY
Apr 06, 2021
A nuanced history of prostitution in Victoria told through newly uncovered stories of women who lived it.From the establishment of Fort Victoria, BC’s capital city has had a long history of prostitution. But little has been written on the lives of the women themselves—some of the most enterprising women in Victoria’s past. Instead, these women’s stories have been relegated to judgmental newspaper headlines. Now historian Linda J. Eversole takes a deeper look at their lives, from the mid-nineteenth century to the First World War and the Moral Re... + Read More
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Series: A Lane Winslow MysteryA Lethal LessonA Lane Winslow MysteryPaperback
Iona Whishaw9781771513531
$16.95FICTION
Apr 27, 2021
Shortlisted for the 2022 BC and Yukon Book Prizes' Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice AwardAn Indigo Top 10 Best Mystery of 2021A Globe and Mail bestseller#1 Bestselling New Release in CanadaLane Winslow trades crime solving for substitute teaching in the eighth installment of this mystery series that Kirkus Reviews calls “riveting”.Back home in the Kootenays after her Arizona honeymoon, Lane offers her assistance when neither the outgoing teacher, Rose, nor her replacement, Wendy, show up at the local schoolhouse one blizzardy Monday in December.... + Read More
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Series: A Pocket Guide to The Unheralded Artists of BC SeriesThe Life and Art of–Jack Akroyd, George Fertig, Mary Filer, Jack Hardman, Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, LeRoy Jensen, David Marshall, Frank Molnar, Arthur Pitts, Mildred Valley Thornton, Ina D.D. Uhthoff, Harry Webb, Jessie WebbPaperback
Mona Fertig9781896949826
$24.95ART
Oct 06, 2020
A valuable art history guide to the in-depth Unheralded Artists of BC series. This small attractive full-colour book, will gather thirteen forgotten and accomplished artists from the acclaimed Unheralded Artists of BC series (ten books), in one place, for the first time. A summary of each artist’s life and art from the early 1900’s to the 1980s, will tempt art and history lovers to investigate the in-depth series more fully. In British Columbia between 1900 and the 1960s over 16,000 artists worked and lived. It was the height of an immense crea... + Read More
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Series: Lakes of Victoria, BCBeaches – Hikes & Walks – Fishing – Paddling – Nature – Local History1st editionPaperback
Adam Ungstad9780988085336
$23.00TRAVEL
May 03, 2021
Swim, picnic with the family, catch rainbow trout, explore new trails, and discover the nature and local history of Victoria's freshwater lakes. Packed with trail maps, photographs, lists, and more.People who love the outdoors, nature, and local history will love this unique guidebook to Victoria's freshwater lakes. Swim: beaches, docks, sunshineHike & walk: lakeside strolls, trails, viewsFish: species, stocking, piersPaddle: boat launches, islands, shorelinesPicnic: tables, benches, washroomsDiscover: natural features, local curiosities... + Read More
The 150th anniversary of Emily Carr's birth is an ideal opportunity to highlight the wit and wisdom of this beloved artist and author who continues to inspire generation after generation as a relevant role model for our times. Emily Carr described herself as "a duplex person 'Artist & writer.'" While the artist was obvious from her early years, Carr didn’t officially become a writer until late middle-age. So her writing reflects insights gained from decades of searching and striving—enjoying advantage; battling adversity; coping with relationsh... + Read More
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Series: SheringhamA Canadian Heritage StoryPaperback
Rebecca Quinn9780991864416
$15.00HISTORY
Feb 01, 2021
Sheringham is a 60-page book in full colour, covering the illustrious history of the iconic lighthouse at Sheringham Point. In 2013, the lighthouse was designated by the Federal Government as a Canadian Heritage Lighthouse Site.Featuring over 60 photos, maps, journal entries, biographies of the light keepers and their families, info on junior light keepers, the land purchase, the construction of Sheringham Point Road, and the work of the Society, this book is a fun and interesting read for everyone. Sheringham: A Canadian Heritage Story is bei... + Read More
Finally, a Canadian poet that writes characters better than a novelist. Bold, humourous, and with the twang of a hurting song. Linda K. Thompson’s debut book of poetry, is loaded with personalities from small towns and long ago days. Growing up in the isolated Pemberton Valley in BC her characters are full of imperfection and humour. Verna, who sneaks back from the dead, Gloria, who whacks down walls, Kirk, who buys a house on Visa, and old Pete, who never loved the moon. Thompson deftly combines the twang of a hurting song with something dark... + Read More
Minimalist poems with perceptive wit, refreshing work from a new BC poet. In Masutani’s debut book of poetry, his clear minimalist poems embrace with gentle and perceptive wit; aging, family, dreams, his Japanese roots, self-acceptance and island life. Some poems rise tall like sunflowers in an understated garden, untangled and reflective, addressing marriage, Parkinson’s, Chemo and impermanence. You will know exactly where you are when you read “I will be more myself in the next world.” Refreshing work from a new BC poet. Includes translation... + Read More
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Series: The Heartbeat of TreesEmbracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and NatureHardcover
Peter Wohlleben9781771646895
$32.95NATURE
Jun 15, 2021
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world.In an era of cell phone addiction, climate change, and urban life, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature—but Peter Wohlleben ... + Read More
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Series: The Mysteries of NatureThe Inner Life of AnimalsLove, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden WorldPaperback
Peter Wohlleben9781771648028
$22.95SCIENCE
May 18, 2021
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.“The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. This book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same way as we do.”—Sy Montgomery, bestselling author of The Soul of an OctopusThrough vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben's personal experiences in forests and fields. We learn that horses feel shame,... + Read More
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Series: Diary of a Young NaturalistHardcover
Dara McAnulty9781771648691
$29.95NATURE Grade (US) from 8
Jun 08, 2021
Evocative, raw, and beautifully written, Diary of a Young Naturalist vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, friendship, and campaigning for the environment.Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction“Dara’s is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age.” —Robert Macfarlane “McAnulty is fiercely attuned to his own moods, and at a ... + Read More
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Series: Seed to DustLife, Nature, and a Country GardenHardcover
Marc Hamer9781771647687
$34.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 04, 2021
For the gardener in your life, or for anyone who loved Late Migrations and H is for HawkA stunning meditation on gardening and the wisdom of plants, “that rare book that will appeal to nonfiction readers everywhere ... Candid, tender, thoughtful and absorbing.” —Shelf Awareness (STARRED Review) With “chapters... [that] shimmer like lantern slides, lit with luminous imagery ... Seed to Dust is an invitation to read this world as Mr. Hamer does—with a close eye to what changes, and what does not.”—The Wall Street JournalMarc Hamer has nurtured th... + Read More
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Series: The Blue WonderWhy the Sea Glows, Fish Sing, and Other Astonishing Insights from the OceanHardcover
Frauke Bagusche9781771646048
$34.95NATURE
Jun 08, 2021
An intimate account of the beauty and mystery of the ocean, including why, with each breath, we are inextricably linked to its “blue wonder.” Astonishing events occur beneath the sea: a mysterious glow beckons at night, the smallest organisms play the largest role, and fish, who seem so taciturn, converse with each other—loudly. But we only know a fraction of the sea, despite its size and intrigue—even the moon’s surface has been studied more than the ocean’s depths.In The Blue Wonder, marine biologist and diver Frauke Bagusche brings readers ... + Read More
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Series: On Being a BearFace to Face with Our Wild SiblingHardcover
Rémy Marion9781771646987
$29.95NATURE
Mar 30, 2021
This up-close, captivating look at an iconic animal traces our complex relationship to bears throughout history—and what they can tell us about ourselves. On Being a Bear draws on history, legends, scientific studies, and the author’s thirty years of observing bears around the world to offer a richly detailed biography of these iconic animals, including the many ways bears have figured in our lives and imaginations.As author Rémy Marion tells us, some cultures view bears as our wild cousins—as humans cloaked in fur—while others cast bears as cu... + Read More
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Series: Out of the WoodsNature, Sexuality, and Faith in the ForestHardcover
Luke Turner9781771647229
$32.95NATURE
May 25, 2021
A fierce and highly original memoir of sexuality, shame, and the lure of the trees. In the wake of a significant breakup, Luke Turner is visited by familiar demons—depression and guilt surrounding his bisexual identity, experiences of sexual abuse, and confusion wrought by a religious upbringing. Luke seeks refuge in London’s Epping Forest, where unexpected, elusive threats seem to have replaced its former comforts. No stranger to compulsion, Luke finds himself repeatedly drawn to the woods, eager to uncover its secrets and investigate an old ... + Read More
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Series: The Immune MysteryA Doctor's Impassioned Quest to Solve the Puzzle of Autoimmune DiseaseHardcover
Anita Dr. Kåss9781771645508
$32.95HEALTH & FITNESS
May 18, 2021
A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders and The Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperMore than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men.The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita Kåss’s quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid... + Read More
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Series: Pain and PrejudiceHow the Medical System Ignores Women—And What We Can Do About ItPaperback
Gabrielle Jackson9781771647168
$24.95HEALTH & FITNESS
Mar 08, 2021
A timely, powerful look at how our culture treats—or mistreats—the health concerns of women. Almost all health research is still performed on men, meaning thousands of treatments and diagnoses are designed for male bodies only. Meanwhile, women feel dismissed at the doctor’s office, their concerns seen as false or exaggerated. Doctors who do focus on women’s health are penalized financially, as procedures performed on men pay more.Working up until press deadline, Jackson has written an up-to-the-minute epilogue exploring how COVID-19 is dispro... + Read More
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Series: ScatterbrainHow the Mind's Mistakes Make Humans Creative, Innovative, and SuccessfulPaperback
Henning Beck9781771648363
$24.95SCIENCE
Apr 13, 2021
“[This] book will convince you that forgetting helps you remember and distractions can make you more creative.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of TED’s WorkLife podcast “Illuminating, and a joy to read, [Scatterbrain] offers … a refreshingly accessible and relatable take on the brain’s inner workings that should appeal to both science buffs and casual readers.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless... + Read More
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Series: Chemistry for BreakfastThe Amazing Science of Everyday LifeHardcover
Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim9781771647489
$32.95SCIENCE
Apr 13, 2021
A whirlwind romp through everyday science, perfect for fans of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know and Netflix’s Explained.In this quirky and endlessly surprising book, a quick-witted chemist reveals the amazingscience behind everyday things (like drinking water, breakfast and trips to the dentist) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim uses the same relatable style that makes her a popular YouTuber to explain scientific concepts everyone should know.Over the course of a single day, Mai show... + Read More
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Series: Destination HikesIn and Around Southwestern British ColumbiaPaperback
Stephen Hui9781771645300
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 11, 2021
Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts.Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day.Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nana... + Read More
A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia.Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including:40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offerPacking tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts)Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get themCamp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find waterEnvironmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wildernessThis book feature... + Read More
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Series: Buffy Sainte-MarieThe Authorized BiographyPaperback
Andrea Warner9781771647298
$24.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Feb 20, 2021
"Buffy Sainte-Marie is an icon and inspiration. This book is necessary—an authorized insight into the making of a legend." —Terese Marie Mailhot, author of Heart BerriesA powerful, intimate look at the life of a beloved folk icon and activist.Folk hero. Songwriter icon. Living legend. Buffy Sainte-Marie is all of these things and more. In this, Sainte-Marie’s first and only authorized biography, music critic Andrea Warner draws from more than sixty hours of exclusive interviews to offer a powerful, intimate look at the life of the beloved artis... + Read More
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Series: Coming SoonGreat Orgasms and Better Sex at Your FingertipsPaperback
Dania Schiftan9781771645584
$21.95PSYCHOLOGY
Feb 09, 2021
“Psychologist and sexologist Dania Schiftan says it is possible for ALL of us to achieve the Big O during penetrative sex—if we simply hone our skills.”—The SunThis simple yet effective program empowers women with tools to explore their bodies, achieve better orgasms, and have more enjoyable sex.Just like with anything else in life, if you want to get better at sex, you need to practice. And if you want to understand the female orgasm, you need to start by understanding the female body. In Coming Soon, sexologist and psychotherapist Dania Schif... + Read More
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Series: We All PlayHardcover
Julie Flett9781771646079
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 7
May 25, 2021
A BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston GlobeSTARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library JournalA 2022 Best Book for Babies From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beauti... + Read More
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Series: Do You Know Where the Animals Live?Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around UsHardcover
Peter Wohlleben9781771646598
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10
May 03, 2021
“In addition to covering typical informational subjects, [Peter Wohlleben] speaks to high-interest questions and those not usually seen in children’s books. For instance, readers can find out what happens to animal poop, if there can ever be too many animals, if animals dream …. A great resource for kids to start thinking about and exploring the natural world.”—Booklist“Smart, fun, funny, and fact-packed, [Do You Know Where the Animals Live?] is an irresistible introduction to the endlessly enchanting lives of our fellow creatures.”—Sy Montgome... + Read More
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A Journey Back to Nature A History of Strathcona Provincial Park Paperback 9781772033588 $26.95 HISTORY May 18, 2021
Wagon Road North The Saga of the Cariboo Gold Rush, Revised and Expanded Edition 5th edition Paperback 9781772033601 $26.95 HISTORY Jun 18, 2021
Joseph William McKay A Métis Business Leader in Colonial British Columbia Paperback 9781772033403 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jul 06, 2021
Always Pack a Candle A Nurse in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Paperback 9781772033625 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 25, 2021
Home on the Strange Chronicles of Motherhood, Mayhem, and Matters of the Heart Paperback 9781772033649 $22.95 HUMOR Apr 13, 2021
Flourishing and Free More Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island Paperback 9781772033533 $9.95 HISTORY Apr 27, 2021
Lost on the Prairie Paperback 9781772033687 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 28, 2021
Series: Little Wolf Series Little Wolf Hardcover 9781772033472 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 19, 2021
Series: Explore with Sam and Crystal Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal Hardcover 9781772033199 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 16, 2021
Park Bagger Adventures in the Canadian National Parks Paperback 9781771604789 $32.00 TRAVEL Apr 27, 2021
Wild Roses Are Worth It Reimagining the Alberta Advantage Paperback 9781771604857 $22.00 NATURE Apr 27, 2021
Cold Comfort Surf Photography from Canada's West Coast Hardcover 9781771603997 $45.00 PHOTOGRAPHY May 25, 2021
The Wonders That I Find Hardcover 9781771604444 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
The Wonders That I Find Paperback 9781771604451 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Prairie ABCs Board book 9781771604970 $12.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 30, 2021
Good Morning, Takaya Board book 9781771604871 $12.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 30, 2021
Good Morning, Takaya Paperback 9781771605052 $10.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey Hardcover 9781771604895 $20.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey Paperback 9781771604901 $15.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Series: Guides for the Prairie Gardener The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Seeds Paperback 9781771513449 $15.00 GARDENING Mar 02, 2021
Series: Guides for the Prairie Gardener The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Small Spaces Paperback 9781771513463 $15.00 GARDENING Mar 02, 2021
Victoria Unbuttoned A Red-Light History of BC’s Capital City Paperback 9781771513388 $20.00 HISTORY Apr 06, 2021
Series: A Lane Winslow Mystery A Lethal Lesson A Lane Winslow Mystery Paperback 9781771513531 $16.95 FICTION Apr 27, 2021
Lakes of Victoria, BC Beaches – Hikes & Walks – Fishing – Paddling – Nature – Local History 1st edition Paperback 9780988085336 $23.00 TRAVEL May 03, 2021