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Series: Broken CircleThe Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools—Commemorative Edition2nd editionPaperback
Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine9781772034158
$24.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 17, 2022
A new commemorative edition of Theodore Fontaine's powerful, groundbreaking memoir of survival and healing after years of residential school abuse.Originally published in 2010, Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools chronicles the impact of Theodore Fontaine’s harrowing experiences at Fort Alexander and Assiniboia Indian Residential Schools, including psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse; disconnection from his language and culture; and the loss of his family and community. Told as remembrances infused with insights ... + Read More
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Series: Out of the FireMetalworkers along the Salish SeaPaperback
Pirjo Raits9781772033434
$39.95ART
May 10, 2022
WINNER, 2023 Alcuin Society Book Design Awards | First Place - Prose IllustratedA stunning art book featuring twenty-four west coast artists and craftspeople who work in metal as their primary medium.Out of the Fire: Metalworkers along the Salish Sea is a breathtaking celebration of a diverse group of contemporary artists and artisans, who explore the creative possibilities of an ancient medium. From sculptors to farriers, forgers to blacksmiths, jewellers to metalsmiths, and weapons makers to welders, the twenty-four people featured in this bo... + Read More
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Series: Invasive Flora of the West CoastBritish Columbia and the Pacific NorthwestPaperback
Collin Varner9781772034134
$24.95NATURE
May 31, 2022
A compact, full-colour field guide to the growing number of invasive plant species spreading across coastal BC and the Pacific Northwest, highlighting their hazards and uses.The spread of invasive plant species is a growing concern across the coastal Pacific Northwest. Invasive plants compete for space with native plants, alter the natural habitat, and even interfere with the diets of local wildlife. Hundreds of these species are so commonly seen in our backyards, forests, and roadsides, that many people do not even realize that these plants ar... + Read More
WINNER, 2023 Alcuin Society Book Design Awards | Third Place (tied) - ReferenceA concise, full-colour guide to more than 200 native and introduced plant and animal species found in Vancouver’s famed city park.Vancouver’s Stanley Park is known around the world as a natural oasis in the midst of western Canada’s largest city. Unlike many urban parks, which are mostly cultivated, the 1,000-acre area now known as Stanley Park is part of the natural rainforest of this region. As much of this natural habitat has been preserved as parkland, Stanley Pa... + Read More
A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer days. It is a guide to the nineteenth-century churches that were built during the gold rush or in the settlement days that followed. Most of these hi... + Read More
An off-the-beaten track exploration of Interior BC, full of scenic photography, maps, and fascinating information for tourists and armchair travellers alike.From lush forests to majestic mountains, sleepy ghost towns to pastoral farmland, Adventure Roads of BC’s Northwest Heartland captures the beauty, history, and unexpected twists and turns of a region often overlooked by tourists and ideal for would-be road trippers. Fuelled by the philosophy that any road can lead to adventure—not always of the visceral sort, but of the mind and heart—trave... + Read More
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Series: Alberta's CornerstoneArchaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial ParkPaperback
Shari Peyerl9781772033915
$34.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
May 03, 2022
The fascinating exploration of a vanished settlement in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, told within the framework of an archaeologist’s memoir.While excavating Alberta’s most important historic sandstone quarry, archaeologist and oral historian Shari Peyerl uncovers fascinating clues about the province’s past. From metal fragments and dusty artifacts, she pieces together a story about a settlement situated in today’s picturesque Glenbow Provincial Park. Chronicling the development of ranching, village life, industry, and the Canadian Pacific Rai... + Read More
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Series: Tales from the HomesteadA History of Prairie Pioneers, 1867–1914Paperback
Sandra Rollings-Magnusson PhD9781772033892
$29.95HISTORY
May 03, 2022
A compilation of thirty-six personal homesteader stories, providing unique insight into the daily life of prairie pioneers.Highlighting the voices and personal stories of early immigrants who arrived in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Tales from the Homestead is a captivating snapshot of social history. This compilation of first-person accounts by English, Dutch, German, Russian, Ukrainian, and American homesteaders reveals fascinating, startling, heartbreaking, and inspiring details abo... + Read More
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Series: kā-āciwīkicik / The MoveBilingual editionHardcover
Doris George9781772034097
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
May 31, 2022
Finalist for The 2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards A magical children’s picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days.Rooted in the historical displacement and relocation of members of the Chemawawin First Nation from their ancestral homeland, The Move is a bilingual story of two Cree Elders adjusting to life in their new environment. The story presents two contrasting landscapes of the old community—the homela... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf SeriesAbalone WomanHardcover
Teoni Spathelfer9781772034110
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 26, 2022
A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.Throughout her life, Little Wolf has been troubled by the injustice she sees all around her. When she was young, she was bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Her mother, White Raven, spent ten years in a residential school, separated from her family and isolated from her culture. Little Wolf’s own children are growing up in a different, more o... + Read More
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Series: Little Wolf SeriesWhite RavenPaperback
Teoni Spathelfer9781772033786
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 26, 2022
White Raven, an Elder and residential school survivor, shares her difficult past with her daughter and grandchildren in this sequel to Little Wolf. All grown up with a family of her own, Little Wolf moves from the big city to the island of her ancestors. She wants to share the beauty and mysteries of nature with her children, and she wants them to learn as much about their culture as possible. One day, Little Wolf’s mother, White Raven, visits and begins to tell her grandchildren stories from her own childhood. But the stories are not happy one... + Read More
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Series: Granville Island ABCA Family AdventureHardcover
Alison Kelly9781772034073
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
May 03, 2022
A whimsical exploration of Vancouver’s favourite family landmark, filled with gorgeous illustrations and fascinating facts.Granville Island ABC is a visual treasure hunt that invites families to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of this exciting arts and culture destination. With fun (and mostly free) discoveries for every letter of the alphabet—from buskers to houseboats, industrial relics to pirate ships, seawalls to turtles—this book is the perfect companion to a family outing. With interesting facts, a detailed map, a historical timeli... + Read More
Featuring beautiful images of ten Haida Supernatural Beings, this colouring and activity book introduces children to ancient narratives that promote living in harmony with the natural world.With gorgeous, detailed colouring pages depicting ten strong female figures from ancient Haida narratives, this colouring and activity book is an engaging way for children to express their creativity and learn to connect with the land, sea, and sky. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida edu... + Read More
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Series: Spirits in the SkyNorthern Lights Photography1st editionPaperback
Paul Zizka9781771604192
$25.00PHOTOGRAPHY
May 10, 2022
A beautiful collection of colourful images from the brilliant and inspiring night sky of the Northern Hemisphere. Few natural phenomena compare to the drama, surprise, and beauty of the northern lights. Witnessing their dance across the sky is a magical and unforgettable experience. Capturing the aurora borealis with a camera, though, takes careful planning and persistence, an understanding of the science, attention to the data and conditions, and a dose of luck. For over a decade, landscape photographer Paul Zizka has been on a chase to capt... + Read More
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Series: The Kootenay WolvesFive Years Following a Wild Wolf PackHardcover
John E. Marriott9781771604949
$45.00NATURE
May 17, 2022
A spectacularly illustrated photography book full of behavioural observations and wolf tales that will engage those interested in the state of wild wolves in North America.On August 24, 2013, professional wildlife photographer John E. Marriott received a phone call that would dramatically alter the course of his career for the next half decade. A friend of his had witnessed gray wolves eating a moose carcass on the side of a highway at dawn that day in Canada’s Kootenay National Park. By the time Marriott arrived hours later, the moose was gone... + Read More
Photojournalist Leah Hennel’s intimate portfolio of photos documenting the impact of COVID-19 on life in Alberta during the pandemic. Leah Hennel has been documenting Alberta’s frontline workers and the COVID-19 patients they care for as an Alberta Health Services staff photographer since the early days of the pandemic. Showcasing the lives of those who refused to give up in the face of adversity, Hennel’s photographs beautifully illustrate how citizens, doctors, nurses, and patients in Alberta have adapted and found safe new ways to celebrate... + Read More
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Series: Trout TracksEssays on Fly FishingPaperback
Jim McLennan9781771603652
$25.00SPORTS & RECREATION
May 31, 2022
A new collection of outdoor writing from one of fly fishing’s most popular essayists. Drawn from 55 years of excessive obsession with trout, water, streams, and flies, this collection of essays from Canada’s most widely read fly-fishing author since Roderick Haig-Brown reveals the depth of engagement that this sport engenders. Poised and polished words reveal the flaws and virtues of humanity, the strength of Mother Nature, the beautiful mystery that is a wild trout, and the obsessed’s inexplicable need to outsmart a creature with a brain the ... + Read More
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Series: The ZoneRediscovering Our Natural SelfPaperback
Rob Wood9781771605250
$15.00NATURE
Mar 29, 2022
A brief personal meditation on the healing power of living a life connected to the sublime beauty of the natural world.Based on the core philosophy expressed in the forthcoming documentary film of the same name, The Zone is an autobiographical account that details the emotional and physical struggles of renowned mountaineer, naturalist, and architect Rob Wood as he deals with the ravages of Parkinson’s disease on his body and mind.With an unshakeable faith in the power of nature and our own need to reconnect with the natural world, Rob Wood tak... + Read More
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Series: When Trains Ruled the KootenaysA Short History of Railways in Southeastern British ColumbiaPaperback
Terry Gainer9781771604017
$25.00TRANSPORTATION
Apr 26, 2022
A popular history of late 19th and early 20th century railways as they blasted their way into southeastern British Columbia. When Trains Ruled the Kootenays is the story of how the railways established an extensive and convenient transportation network to haul ore from the mines, move people, and service the communities during the early years of the 20th century in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Terry Gainer’s latest book documents sixty years of change in the railway industry of British Columbia. The evolving transformations of lif... + Read More
Featuring over 40 routes, each trip includes a map, information on local history, topography, aesthetics, places of interest, type of road, general route condition, level of difficulty, start and end points, checkpoints and colour photographs.With the understanding that cyclists are not going to cycle the Island all in one go, the book is divided into sections that roughly correspond to the Island’s geographic and population regions: Victoria and area Duncan and Cowichan Valley Nanaimo and area Port Alberni Courtenay and area Campbell River Por... + Read More
This fourth edition of one of RMB’s bestselling hiking guides has once again been updated with new information, contemporary photos and trail details, and a revised selection of alternative routes. Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this fourth edition of the bestselling guidebook devoted to Canada’s 1200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the seven major se... + Read More
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Series: Popular Day HikesPopular Day Hikes: WatertonPaperback
Andrew Nugara9781771602693
$22.00TRAVEL
May 17, 2022
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: Waterton covers 34 hikes in southern Alberta’s beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park. From short, easy walks, to longer, full-day hikes, to easy scrambles, this book outlines mountain trips for all ages and all levels of difficulty. Some of the hikes included are: Lost Horse Creek Red Rock Canyon Blakiston Falls Lineham Falls Ruby Ridge Carthew Summit Bear’s Hump Koote... + 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. This new edition of Gillean Daffern’s bestselling, full-colour guidebook has been completely updated to include new trails, fresh photographs, and revised access information for one of Alberta’s favourite destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.Located on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis Country is just a short drive west of Calgary. The areas of Canmore, Bow Valley, Peter Loug... + Read More
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Series: Time to WonderTime to Wonder – Volume 2A Kid's Guide to BC's Regional Museums: Vancouver Island, Salt Spring, Alert Bay, and Haida GwaiiPaperback
S. Lesley Buxton9781771605069
$22.00TRAVEL
May 10, 2022
The second volume in a series of guidebooks designed for kids and families looking for museum adventures throughout 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. Once again, all will be revealed with th... + Read More
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Series: Prairie 123sBoard book
Jocey Asnong9781771605311
$12.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
May 10, 2022
Count your way across the Canadian Prairies with Jocey Asnong's bright illustrations and whimsical text. Jocey Asnong’s whimsical illustrations celebrate the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in this unique board book. Graze with bison in Grasslands National Park, cheer on two Stampede stars in Calgary, sing country songs with meadowlarks in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and play hide and seek among the hay bales before a thunderstorm rolls in. This early concept board book helps young children develop number recognition and coun... + Read More
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Series: Prairie 123sPaperback
Jocey Asnong9781771605328
$10.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 5
May 10, 2022
Count your way across the Canadian Prairies with Jocey Asnong's bright illustrations and whimsical text. Jocey Asnong’s whimsical illustrations celebrate the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in this unique board book. Graze with bison in Grasslands National Park, cheer on two Stampede stars in Calgary, sing country songs with meadowlarks in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and play hide and seek among the hay bales before a thunderstorm rolls in. This early concept board book helps young children develop number recognition and coun... + Read More
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Series: Only in SaskatchewanRecipes and Stories from the Province’s Best-Loved EateriesHardcover
Naomi Hansen9781771513555
$45.00COOKING
May 03, 2022
Shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada AwardsWinner of the 2023 Saskatoon Book Awards’ Best Book of the Year + Best First BookGold Winner of a 2022 PubWest Book Design AwardSaskatoon Public Library's Most Popular Non-fiction book of 2022Canadian House + Home's June 2022 Cookbook of the MonthThis beautifully photographed collection of recipes and restaurant profiles is a loving tribute and valuable resource for exploring Saskatchewan’s culinary landscape.In this celebration of Saskatchewan cuisine, Naomi Hansen pairs recipes from the province’s b... + Read More
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Series: Fermenting Made SimpleDelicious Recipes to Improve Your Gut HealthPaperback
Emillie Parrish9781771513647
$32.00COOKING
May 17, 2022
Winner of a Gourmand World Cookbook AwardLooking to improve your gut health in a fun and flavourful way? This collection of 80+ recipes is a friendly, no-fuss primer on the joys of fermented foods.In this down-to-earth, no-fuss primer on fermented foods, Emillie Parrish introduces home cooks to deliciously easy DIY cultured foods and the principles of probiotics for health and well-being.Organized into chapters on fermented vegetables; nuts, seeds, and beans; grains; dairy; sourdough; and beverages (plus ideas for adding your ferments to snacks... + Read More
Honorable Mention, American Horticultural Society Book AwardsThe fifth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about getting good soil—from chemical composition to compost, fertilizer to fungi, and much more.Soil is a whole world under our feet, full of fun words you may have heard but never quite understood, like hard-pan, humus, loam, and tilth. In this fifth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, master gardeners Janet and Sheryl provide the basics of soil science so that you can apply it to your gardening ende... + Read More
Book six in the Guides for the Prairie Gardeners series demystifies planting and caring for trees and shrubs on the prairies, with tips on stock size, fruit production, pests, and winter protection. Trees and shrubs together make up the bulk of Earth’s biomass. They are responsible for carbon dioxide storage, oxygen production, movement of water, and a host of other functions. In our gardens, trees and shrubs provide numerous benefits, including reducing air, light, and noise pollution, protecting our homes from wind, cold, and heat, and provi... + Read More
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Series: A Lane Winslow MysteryFramed in FireA Lane Winslow MysteryPaperback
Iona Whishaw9781771513807
$16.95FICTION
Apr 26, 2022
Shortlisted for a 2023 Crime Writers of Canada AwardNominated for a 2023 Left Coast Crime "Lefty" AwardAn April 2022 Loan Stars Top 10A shallow grave, a missing person, and near-fatal arson keep Lane, Darling, and the Nelson police on high alert in the latest mystery in this Globe and Mail bestselling series.It’s early spring 1948 and Lane arrives in New Denver to find that her friend, Peter Barisoff, is not at home. Instead, in a nearby meadow, she encounters Tom, an Indigenous man in search of his ancestral lands. Lane is intrigued. Unfortuna... + Read More
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Series: FaceA Novel of the AnthropocenePaperback
Jaspreet Singh9781927366974
$22.00FICTION
May 03, 2022
In his playful yet deeply serious third novel Jaspreet Singh links a fossil fraud in India, an ice core archive in Canada, and a climate change laboratory in Germany.Jaspreet Singh’s much anticipated third novel traces a past crime that suddenly becomes confrontable on another continent. Lila, a brilliant Indian-born science journalist, and Lucia, an aspiring European-born writer, meet at a creative writing workshop in Calgary. Both try to use fiction to work through real-life trauma, but their entangled paths may reach all the way back to Lila... + Read More
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Series: From Bear Rock MountainThe Life and Times of a Dene Residential School SurvivorPaperback
Antoine Bear Rock Mountain9781927366882
$25.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 10, 2022
Winner of the NorthWords Book Award"An evocative story that winds back and forth from past to present, from the broad historical interaction of Indigenous peoples and Europeans to his own personal details." —Maclean'sIn this poetic, poignant memoir, Dene artist and social activist Antoine Mountain paints an unforgettable picture of his journey from residential school to art school—and his path to healing.In 1949, Antoine Mountain was born on the land near Radelie Koe, Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories. At the tender age of seven, he was sto... + Read More
For readers of Madhouse at the End of the Earth, Endurance, and other seafaring adventure stories comes a thrilling account of a 21st-century Arctic mission.“ A contemporary classic!”—Ken McGoogan, author of Fatal Passage“Show-stopping.”—Publisher’s Weekly STARRED ReviewThe Greatest Polar Expedition of All Time vividly describes one year aboard the Polarstern, a powerful ice-breaker ship that journeyed deep into the Arctic in 2019, carrying over 100 scientists and crew known as the MOSAiC Expedition. Hailing from across the world, they would... + Read More
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Series: Forest WalkingDiscovering the Trees and Woodlands of North AmericaPaperback
Peter Wohlleben9781771643313
$24.95NATURE
Apr 26, 2022
Awaken your senses and make the most out of your next walk in the woods—with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. “This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees.”—Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read Water "You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book.”—Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For m... + Read More
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Series: The Hidden Kingdom of FungiExploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and BodiesHardcover
Keith Seifert9781771646628
$34.95SCIENCE
May 24, 2022
“Fans of Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life and Suzanne Simard’s Finding the Mother Tree will enjoy Seifert’s latest... A perspective-shifting guide to our microfungal matrix.”—Kirkus Even though we can’t always see them, fungi exist all around us. From forests and farms to food and medicine—and even our homes and bodies—fungal connections shape how we live. In this illuminating book, readers will “discover how these marvels of nature enrich (and sometimes threaten) our lives.”(Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Li... + Read More
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Series: A Trillion TreesRestoring Our Forests by Trusting in NatureHardcover
Fred Pearce9781771649407
$36.95NATURE
Apr 26, 2022
“A vivid, important, and inspiring book.”— Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Sixth Extinction and Under a White Sky“Eloquently mulls the ecological dynamics of forests as well as the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that determine their fate.”—LA REVIEW OF BOOKSA powerful book about the decline and recovery of the world’s forests––with a provocative argument for their survival.In A Trillion Trees, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce takes readers on a whirlwind journey through some of the most spec... + Read More
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Series: Tree ThievesCrime and Survival in North America's WoodsHardcover
Lyndsie Bourgon9781771647199
$34.95NATURE
Jun 21, 2022
“An absorbing true-crime story and a fascinating examination of the deep and troubled relationship between people and forests.”—Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved BeastsA fast-paced investigation into timber poaching that reveals why stealing trees has become a billion-dollar industry.Deep in the thickets of North America’s most ancient woodland, timber poachers are felling some of the last remaining old-growth on our continent. Redwoods, cedar, and Douglas fir trees are all victims of poaching. Sold on the black market, they end up in our hom... + Read More
“I can’t remember the last time I read a book that was more fascinating and useful and enjoyable.”—Bill BrysonReduce your carbon footprint and understand the issue with this “up-to-date life guide for carbon-conscious readers.”—Kirkus Calculate your carbon footprint: with an item-by-item breakdown.Meet your company’s carbon goals: using the latest research.Covid-19 and the carbon battle: understand the new global supply chain.The Carbon Footprint of Everything breaks items down by the amount of carbon they produce, creating a calorie guide for ... + Read More
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Series: How to Catch a MoleWisdom from a Life Lived in NaturePaperback
Marc Hamer9781771649940
$22.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jun 14, 2022
In this evocative and heart-wrenching memoir, a hard-working Welsh molecatcher reveals his double life as a poet and a dreamer • “A wonderful memoir … hands down the most charming book I read last year.”—Margaret Renkl, The New York Times“How to Catch a Mole is a small book of many things. In quiet, crystalline prose, it blends memoir, keen observations of nature, and ruminations about life, aging and death.”—Wall Street JournalKneeling in a muddy field in the Welsh countryside, clutching a creature that is soft and blue-black, Marc Hamer vows ... + Read More
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Series: The Hiking Book From HellPaperback
Are Kalvø9781771645850
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 31, 2022
For fans of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris comes an anti-nature memoir that will resonate with anyone who would rather stay inside with a book than venture into the mountains, from one of Scandinavia’s biggest comedians. “A smart, funny and honest exposé of the cult of the outdoors, from the sublime to the ridiculous.”—Foreword Reviews Sometime around his forties, Are Kalvø starts losing his friends … to the mountains. Friends who used to meet him at the pub are now hiking and skiing every weekend, and when they do show up, all they talk about i... + Read More
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Series: PurrThe Science of Making Your Cat HappyHardcover
Zazie Todd9781771648141
$32.95PETS
May 03, 2022
"Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"—Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat "Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."—Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things—it's about finding out what matters to them. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science... + Read More
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Series: Reading the WaterFly Fishing, Fatherhood, and Finding Strength in NatureHardcover
Mark Hume9781771645690
$34.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 10, 2022
“A father shares the joys of fly-fishing with his daughters. In this eloquent memoir … [Mark] Hume vividly conveys the sensory details of their adventures and the stunning surroundings … A heartfelt, beautifully written celebration of the wonders of nature and comfort of family.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewFishing was Mark Hume’s passion since he was a young boy, a lifeline through a childhood marked by his family’s frequent moves. When he became a father, he knew he wanted to pass on his love of water, fishing, and the natural world to his daughters... + Read More
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Series: In Praise of PathsWalking through Time and NaturePaperback
Torbjørn Ekelund9781771649957
$22.95NATURE
May 21, 2022
“What [Ekelund is] addressing is the intention to walk one’s way to meaning: the walk as spiritual exercise, a kind of vision quest... A key strategy for finding ourselves, then, is to first get lost.”—The New York Times Book Review An ode to paths and the journeys we take through nature, as told by a gifted writer who stopped driving and rediscovered the joys of traveling by foot. Torbjørn Ekelund started to walk—everywhere—after an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive. The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of ... + Read More
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Series: Muddy PeopleA Muslim Coming of AgePaperback
Sara El Sayed9781771649971
$24.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jun 07, 2022
“By turns heartfelt, bitingly funny, and emotionally devastating, Muddy People is not your average coming-of-age tale. I loved this memoir of a young Egyptian-Australian girl growing up Muslim. It's a clear-eyed, fierce debut; every word rings true.”—Nadine Jolie Courtney, author of All-American Muslim Girl A quick, clever debut that is “like the best kind of cake: warm, sweet, a bit nutty—and made with so much love.”—Alice Pung, author of Unpolished Gem Sara is growing up in a family with a lot of rules. Her mother tells her she’s not allowed ... + Read More
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Series: The Alpha Wolves of YellowstoneThe Reign of Wolf 21The Saga of Yellowstone's Legendary Druid PackPaperback
Rick McIntyre9781771649964
$24.95NATURE
Apr 12, 2022
“A redemption story, an adventure story, and perhaps above all, a love story.”—Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American WolfThe Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world.This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader, Wolf 21—whose compassion and loyalty challenges commonly held beliefs about alpha males.In this compelling follow-up to the national bestseller The Rise of Wolf 8, Rick McIntyre profiles one of Yellowstone’s most revered alpha males, Wolf ... + Read More
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Series: The Healthy Baby Gut GuidePrevent Allergies, Build Immunity and Strengthen Microbiome Health From Day OnePaperback
Vincent Dr. Ho9781771648851
$24.95FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Jun 07, 2022
Worried about how allergies will affect your children? From conception through pregnancy and the first two years, this authoritative guide from a leading gastroenterologist shows you how to prevent allergies and optimize gut health in your baby. For many families, eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergies are constant anxieties, sometimes with devastating consequences. But what if there was a way to prevent allergies from the start? What if early lifestyle changes could change your baby’s life? In The Healthy Baby Gut Guide, Dr. Vincent Ho l... + Read More
From bestselling hiking guidebook author (and dad) Stephen Hui comes a collection of fun-filled hikes field-tested by parents and kids.The best thing about hiking with kids is appreciating nature as a whole family. But hiking with kids can be challenging when little ones get tired, cold, or hungry. This book carefully chooses trails for kids of a variety of ages and skill levels, ranging in distance from 2km/1.2 miles (great for toddlers) to 12km/7.5 miles (for older or energetic kids). All are easy to get to so kids have more time to explore s... + Read More
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Series: The Declaration of InterdependenceA Pledge to Planet Earth—30th Anniversary EditionHardcover
David Suzuki9781778400049
$20.00NATURE
May 10, 2022
Calling all people to become stewards of the earth, this exquisite edition is a heartfelt plea for the planet's preservation.The Declaration of Interdependence—both an enlightening creed and a passionate call to action—was composed by David Suzuki and a team of activists and environmentalists in 1992, in recognition of the United Nations' Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. This compelling statement of environmental principles progresses through three stages: “This We Know,” “This We Believe,” and “This We Resolve.”In this exquisitely designed edit... + Read More
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Series: Aldana LibrosDibujando en el CampoHardcover
Jairo Buitrago9781771649544
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9
May 02, 2022
Entre dos montañas, cerca de un arroyo, en medio de la nada, se encuentra una escuela sin patio de juegos, gimnasio, biblioteca, ni computadoras. Como dice la niña que nos cuenta está historia: “Nuestra escuela no tiene casi nada. Un pizarrón, unas sillas”.Pero en esta escuela hay algo que nadie más tiene: una maestra como ninguna otra en el mundo. “Ahí está siempre, en la puerta de la escuela esperándonos en la mañana”, dice la niña.El día en que se desarrolla esta historia, la maestra lleva a sus alumnos afuera y les pide que dibujen algo gra... + Read More
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Series: Tapwe and the Magic HatHardcover
Buffy Sainte-Marie9781771645461
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jun 07, 2022
"Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations."—Monique Gray Smith, author of My Heart Fills With HappinessFrom beloved Indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a chapter book inspired by oral histories and traditions. On a prairie reserve, Tâpwê receives a mysterious gift from Kokhom (grandma)—and finds himself on an unforgettable adventure. Tâpwê can’t wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve—especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given... + Read More
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Series: I's the B'yThe Beloved Folk SongHardcover
Lauren Soloy9781771648332
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8
May 31, 2022
For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside.Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize and fun for the whole family.Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8 who love dancing, singing, and the ocean. The history of this famous ballad is explored in vivid illustrations!I’s the b’y that builds the boat,And I’s the b’y that sails her!I’s the b’y that catches the fishAnd takes ’em home to Liza.“I’s the B’y” is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfound... + Read More
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Series: WildflowerHardcover
Melanie Brown9781771649063
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8
May 24, 2022
The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.A moving picture book for ages 3 to 8 about a daisy who is told she’s “just a weed”—and embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What’s a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy w... + Read More
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Series: Nature is an ArtistHardcover
Jennifer Lavallee9781771646499
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8
May 17, 2022
For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists.Kids will be inspired to create: Fingerprint bumblebeesSculptures made of sandRainbow colored jarsAnd more! Nature is an Artist explores different art forms that kids can find in the natural world. In the book, a group of children follow Nature—the most inspiring of teachers—as they discover the world’s greatest art show hidden in plain sight. As they witness beautiful landscapes, stunning vist... + Read More
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Series: Aldana LibrosDrawing OutdoorsHardcover
Jairo Buitrago9781771648479
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9
May 03, 2022
"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.”—Booklist“Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewLet’s all draw dinosaurs … outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There’s a blackboard, some chairs … and not much else. But with the... + Read More
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Series: The CuriositiesHardcover
Zana Fraillon9781778400087
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9
Jun 07, 2022
"Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity."—Kirkus (Starred Review) A lyrical and moving celebration of neurodiversity and self-discovery, from the award-winning author of The Bone Sparrow.With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonder awaits? One morning, at dawn, the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on. At first, he doesn?t notice. They blend in, perching on his shoulder and nuzzling into his hair. Over time, Miro discovers that he sees and feels things differently than everyone else around him. The... + Read More
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Series: Aldana LibrosThe Youngest SisterHardcover
Suniyay Moreno Moreno9781771648752
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
May 10, 2022
“The small shall be large . . . that's how it must be.”In the Andean foothills, a five-year-old Quechua girl is entrusted with a big job: to collect a marrow bone from the neighbor for the family soup. A stunning debut from Indigenous author Suniyay Moreno.Picu’s family is very poor. In the dry Andean foothills, her mother must feed fourteen people—her kids, her relatives’ kids, and the hired hand’s kids—every day. One morning, Picu, the youngest sister, is sent to get a marrow bone from a neighbor. The bone will add flavor and nutrition to the... + Read More
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Series: Be the ChangeRob Greenfield's Call to Kids—Making a Difference in a Messed-Up WorldHardcover
Rob Greenfield9781771645911
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Apr 19, 2022
For young readers ages 8 to 12, an inspiring, lively guide to sustainable living from YouTube star and zero-waste activist Rob Greenfield. Features kid-friendly information on the highly popular movement towards zero-waste living, as well as information on the climate crisis and solutions.Rob Greenfield loves this planet, and he’s willing to go to extremes to show kids how our way of life is causing it harm. He’s walked around New York City dressed in his own garbage, cycled across the U.S. on a bamboo bike (three times), and survived one year ... + Read More