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An original and poetic invitation to read the signs offered by nature like a book.In a stunning fjord, Catmarin, a slender and graceful bird, gathers the other shorebirds (seagull, cormorant, guillemot) to share his discovery: they all live in a vast open book, older and more alive than those found in libraries, as ancient as their glacier and as fresh as a breath of air. This book is the world around them. Some see only mountains, waves, trees, and rocks. However, a keen eye will discern that the down of new snow is as soft and untouched as a blank page, that the prominent mountain sets the scene, that the raindrops serve as commas punctuating the day, and that the waves enclose the belugas like brackets.

A beautifully illustrated story about leaving home, making friends, and being yourself.On a bright morning, a young wolf brimming with curiosity and longing for companionship sets out from his pack in search of a friend. Yet, throughout the forest, he encounters nothing but fear and avoidance from other creatures who see him only as a typical wolf - greedy, frightening, and unpredictable. Even when he finds himself in peril after falling into the water, his cries for help go unanswered by his fellow animals. It's only when a small hand reaches out to rescue him - a child's hand - that the young wolf discovers a glimmer of hope and kindness in an unexpected friend.

It's Christmas Eve and two little bunnies plan to be the first ones to wake up and surprise everyone with what they find.At long last the whole bunny clan - parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents - are reunited in the big house for a multigenerational Christmas. While everyone else is in their beds on Christmas Eve, two mischievous little bunnies hatch a plan to be the first to wake early on Christmas Day and catch him before he leaves and share the exciting discovery with the rest of the family.From the creative minds of Stéphanie Demasse-Pottier and Lucie David comes a heartwarming tale that celebrates the joy of family reunions during the holiday season. Through Demasse-Pottier's charming narrative and David's captivating illustrations, readers are invited to share in the warmth and love of a family coming together on Christmas Eve.

Featuring a new introduction from the author, Wild Roses Are Worth It remains 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 relationship with our place and with one another.The rich imagery in these writings is drawn from the author's intimate relationship with the streams, forests, grasslands, and mountains of the Canadian West. There may be no sacred cows in Van Tighem's prose, but even the most unblinkingly critical of his writings resonate with a love of place and an abiding respect for the people whose lives he shares. He reminds us that Alberta's stories were always meant to be about much more than oil. At a time when social, economic, and environmental changes confront and confound what is still one of Canada's greatest provinces, we need better ways of remembering our past, knowing our present, and imagining our future. That's what this inspiring body of work offers - just in time for tomorrow.

Now available in multiple formats, including this quality hardcover edition for children 6-8, Neepin Auger's books have become some of the best-selling resources for children to learn basic English, Cree, and French words and concepts.Neepin Auger's colorful books for young children have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for genuine Indigenous resources, Discovering Animals will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to even the youngest of readers.The Cree language, also known as Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi, is spoken across vast regions of Canada, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Labrador in the east, and in northern Montana in the United States. One important variety, Plains Cree, also called the y-dialect, is spoken in much of Alberta, central Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern Montana. As one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada, Cree was reportedly spoken by 86,475 people in the 2021 census.In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, along with pronunciation support, making these some of the most dynamic and useful books on the market.

Now available in multiple formats, this hardcover edition invites young readers ages 4-8 to explore Canada from coast to coast to coast with bestselling children's book illustrator Jocey Asnong!Featuring capital cities, provinces, and territories, this lyrical board book is filled with whimsical illustrations that celebrate the diverse landscape, heritage, and outdoor traditions that make Canada unique. Hear the cry of the loon in Ontario, play hockey on Winnipeg's river ice, toboggan in Quebec City, and hike with moose under summer skies in Newfoundland. From forests to wetlands, and mountains to tundra, and prairies to tide pools, this early concept book showcases native species, iconic landmarks, and wildlife habitats found in different regions across Canada.Explore Canada is an excellent introduction and wonderful gift for early readers to explore this wild and wonderful country!

An utterly unique travel memoir about a gay expat searching an otherworldly place for a deeper understanding of his partner and his adoptive homeland.Embark on an extraordinary odyssey through the heart of the world's driest non-polar desert-the Atacama. In Mars on Earth, intrepid journalist Mark Johanson navigates this otherworldly terrain, a sliver of camel-colored hills, windswept dunes, and desolate salt flats nestled between the Pacific's tumultuous waves and the towering Andes. Unfolding against the backdrop of Chile's 2019-2020 protests, Mark's journey begins in Santiago, unraveling a rich tapestry of human resilience and passion that fuels a nation's desire for change.As he traverses 1,200 miles of alien landscapes, Mark climbs to the Andean Altiplano's dizzying heights, explores the Pacific's kelp forests, and ventures onto a lithium-rich salt flat threatened by progress. The narrative reaches new heights as Mark delves into the heart of the Atacama, meeting captivating characters-a guardian of ancient mummies, a guru in a glass box, and a copper miner who defied nature's grasp for 69 days. At its core, Mars on Earth weaves a rich tapestry of voices, highlighting the stories of Chile's marginalized communities, including the working class, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and immigrant communities from Venezuela and Haiti. Each narrative contributes to the social movement that could redefine the nation's future. This vibrant and adventurous work of narrative nonfiction is a captivating exploration of a land both barren and brimming with life.

Now available in multiple formats, including this quality hardcover edition for children 6-8, Neepin Auger's books have become some of the best-selling resources for children to learn basic English, Cree, and French words and concepts.Neepin Auger's colorful books for young children have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for genuine Indigenous resources, Discovering Numbers will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to even the youngest of readers.The Cree language, also known as Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi, is spoken across vast regions of Canada, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Labrador in the east, and in northern Montana in the United States. One important variety, Plains Cree, also called the y-dialect, is spoken in much of Alberta, central Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern Montana. As one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada, Cree was reportedly spoken by 86,475 people in the 2021 census.In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, along with pronunciation support, making these some of the most dynamic and useful books on the market.

Now available in multiple formats, including this quality hardcover edition for children 6-8, Neepin Auger's books have become some of the best-selling resources for children to learn basic English, Cree, and French words and concepts.Neepin Auger's colorful books for young children have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for genuine Indigenous resources, Discovering Words will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to even the youngest of readers.The Cree language, also known as Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi, is spoken across vast regions of Canada, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Labrador in the east, and in northern Montana in the United States. One important variety, Plains Cree, also called the y-dialect, is spoken in much of Alberta, central Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern Montana. As one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada, Cree was reportedly spoken by 86,475 people in the 2021 census.In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, along with pronunciation support, making these some of the most dynamic and useful books on the market.

A new collection of essays that will engage readers, inspire change, raise awareness, nurture empathy, and reshape perspectives on environmental stewardship towards a sustainable future.Travels Up the Creek intricately crafts stories of environmental awakening, drawing inspiration from Aldo Leopold, Stan Rowe, Wendell Berry, and Rachel Carson. This engaging journey confronts ecological challenges, advocating a shift in perspective and encouraging readers to embrace curiosity and scrutiny in contemplating the significance of our natural landscape. Urging environmental stewardship rooted in science, the book challenges groupthink, offering knowledge, motivation, and agency to those dedicated to creating a better world.Exploring human-nature connections and stark realities, Lorne Fitch's new book underscores empathy, prompting readers to safeguard imperiled species and threatened places. A call to action in a world grappling with seemingly insurmountable issues, the book inspires change through education and a touch of righteous anger. A compelling guide for Earth stewards, it promises to contribute to a sustainable future for all.

Now available in multiple formats, including this quality hardcover edition for children 6-8, Neepin Auger's books have become some of the best-selling resources for children to learn basic English, Cree, and French words and concepts.Neepin Auger's colorful books for young children have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for genuine Indigenous resources, Discovering People will bring the experience of learning French and Cree to even the youngest of readers.The Cree language, also known as Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi, is spoken across vast regions of Canada, from the Rocky Mountains in the west to Labrador in the east, and in northern Montana in the United States. One important variety, Plains Cree, also called the y-dialect, is spoken in much of Alberta, central Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern Montana. As one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada, Cree was reportedly spoken by 86,475 people in the 2021 census.In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, along with pronunciation support, making these some of the most dynamic and useful books on the market.

Join renowned adventurer Frank Wolf on a gripping and epic journey through Canada's unforgiving northern wilderness.Renowned adventurer Frank Wolf annually embarks on a series of long-distance wilderness journeys. A little while back, he attempted a 280 km ski journey across Baffin Island, a 1750 km canoe trip through the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and a 550 km ski retracing of the 1854 expedition of legendary explorer John Rae, all in less than a year.Moving through rugged landscapes, across 6000-foot-high glaciers, and down wild tundra rivers, each of these epic excursions took place with different teams of people brought together to complete challenging missions in some of the most unforgiving environments on the planet.Beyond the sordid tales of adventure, we're also given a window into the displaced time between Wolf's primordial wanderings, revealing that his remote explorations, though arduous and uncomfortable, are easier for the wanderer than the fallow times. The inner adventure bouncing around in Wolf's head during these periods is often wilder than the obstacles he faces in the hinterlands of Canada as he copes with being a misfit in the modern world.

A refreshingly new literary voice celebrating natural beauty, mountain landscapes, and what it means to be truly alive and connected to nature.Senescence - defined as the gradual process of aging - takes readers on a captivating journey through the rhythmic beauty of nature. Syrian writer Amal Alhomsi's personal account of a year in Alberta's Bow Valley creates a rich tapestry of reflections. In summer, he skillfully parallels the leaf miner's toil with the work of eschatologists. Fall explores the intricate connections among texts, land, and bodies. Winter introduces muskrats and marmots, while spring unfolds the metamorphosis of moths and reflections on love. Amid the contrasts of fire and flood, Alhomsi paints a vivid portrait of life's essence. Those who dive into this evocative narrative will forge a connection with the soul of nature and the universal themes of human experience.

Voices of Conservation chronicles the history and evolution of the conservation movement across eighteen islands in the Salish Sea. Narratively linked by author Sheila Harrington’s two-year sailing journey to the islands to gather over fifty interviews with veteran conservationists, the book provides an in-depth view of conservation land trusts, from their emergence forty years ago through multiple legal battles, organizational challenges, hard lessons, case studies, and human-interest stories.Beginning in the 1980s, when logging and development threatened the fragile ecosystems and natural spaces of this region, and culminating in the creation of the Gulf Island National Park Reserve, this book will inspire readers to turn apathy to action and support the cause of conservation in an era of species extinction and climate change. Full of colour photos, maps, and fascinating first-hand stories by conservationists—many of whom are now elders—it reveals how grassroots movements have the power to transform the future of a natural environment.

"A member of the so-called Silent Generation, Michael Hadley has a great deal to say in his twilight years. Opening with his Depression-era childhood on a lonely lighthouse on the west coast of Vancouver Island, this remarkably nuanced memoir spans decades, countries, and oceans."--

It has been over a decade since Marion Crook arrived in the Cariboo for her first job out of nursing school. The vast rural territory that once left her awestruck now feels like home, as she embraces life on the ranch with her husband, Carl, three young children, and numerous farm animals. But things are far from idyllic.Overseeing a small staff of irrepressible nurses serving a public health district the size of a small country brings new challenges every day. From runaway patients and needle-phobic hockey players to cultural misunderstandings and heartbreaking cases of abuse and neglect, Marion never knows what is coming next. The 1970s bring signs of social progress as women gain more autonomy and the region grows more culturally diverse. Yet, old prejudices persist, and Marion must fight for her patients, as well as for her adopted son.Recounted with warmth, compassion, and riveting detail, Always On Call is a fascinating portrait of the hectic life of a rural nurse and highlights the importance of the helping professions.

An inspiring, moving, and unblinking view of a battered climber who refuses to turn his back on the mountains.Born in Bolton, England, Paul Pritchard started climbing when he was 16 years old. In time, he became one of the foremost British climbers of the 1980s and 1990s, climbing difficult routes across the United Kingdom and around the world, including the East Face of Central Tower in Torres del Paine, Patagonia, the first ascent of the West Face of Mount Asgard on Baffin Island, Trango Tower in northern Pakistan, and multiple attempts on the then-unclimbed Shark's Fin on Meru Peak, in the Indian Himalayan region.On Friday, February 13, 1998, Paul's life was dramatically altered when he was struck in the head by a falling boulder while climbing the Totem Pole, a slender sea stack off the coast of Tasmania. He received a traumatic head injury and was left suffering from hemiplegia, which has robbed his right side of movement and continues to play tricks with his speech and memory.A remarkable story that highlights life's surprising gifts and crucial lessons, The Longest Climb chronicles Paul's inspiring journey back to life and reminds us all that "When we spend time in the mountains, we do not escape from our woes. We come home and learn how to accept them."

The third 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. Locations include: Museum of Vancouver Museum of Anthropology at University of British Columbia Historic Joy Kogawa House Science World Mission Museum Britannia Shipyards National Historical Site Museum of Surrey Fraser River Discovery Centre Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives qathet Museum & Archives Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre Bulkley Valley Museum Ksan Historical Village and Museum Kitimat Museum & Archives Nisga'a MuseumFor the third time in this highly original series of books, all will be revealed with the help of dozens of colour photographs, lists of activities, historical information, and interviews with a team of amazing experts who specialize in a variety of jobs in BC's museums. Whether families are experienced museumgoers or just curious about something new, this is a book they will read over and over.Kids and families looking for a complete British Columbia museum journey should also check out Time to Wonder – Volume 1: A Kid’s Guide to BC’s Regional Museums: Thompson-Okanagan, Kootenay, Cariboo-Chilcotin and Time to Wonder – Volume 2: A Kid's Guide to BC's Regional Museums: Vancouver Island, Salt Spring, Alert Bay, and Haida Gwaii.

Come along on a new and wonderous journey to the landscapes surrounding the Great Lakes with the adventurous cats, Nuptse and Lhotse!Welcome to the Land of the Great Lakes! Nuptse and Lhotse are off on another great adventure, this time searching for the Sugar Forest Festival with their new friend Ruckus Raccoon.With only a nibbled map of the Great Lakes and the raccoon¿s nose to guide them, they make their way across the Canadian Shield near Lake Superior, learn how to make the perfect s¿more when camping along Lake Huron shores, cross the fruit belt fields around Lake Erie to see a rainbow reach across Niagara Falls, and climb high above the clouds in a tower soaring over Lake Ontario to get a better view of the world.Along the way, they will meet new friends, discover shipwrecks and city subways, play in the red leaves of a maple forest, and learn to windsurf and canoe with loons. With the arrival of the spring sun¿s warmth after a long winter, will they finally find the Sugar Forest Festival they have been looking for?

It's back again, bigger and better than ever!With over 150,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern's bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been exhaustively researched and regularly updated during the past 45 years. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, Daffern continues to offer something for every level of foot traveller, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers, or backpackers.NEW! Descriptions have been rewritten to incorporate changes to Kananaskis Country since the last edition.NEW! Full-colour photographs throughout do justice to the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.NEW! Each new volume includes exciting and previously unpublished trails and routes.NEW! Existing maps have been completely redrawn and enhanced.NEW! Additional sketch maps included throughout.Gillean's clear and engaging text is enhanced with colour photos and detailed maps that enable everyone to navigate safely through this complex and beautiful area of the Canadian Rockies.

This fascinating book looks at the largely unknown history of hospital trains, which wound their way across the scarred landscapes war-weary Europe, and the doctors and nurses who sacrificed their lives treating patients from all sides of the conflict.

A fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement.Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region¿s vibrant fleece and fibre community and introduces the public to this growing land-based textile economy. Richly illustrated with captivating photography, Fleece and Fibre presents the many fibre types produced along the Salish Seäincluding sheep wool, llama, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, linen, flax, and hemp¿and explains where and how they are currently being grown, processed, and used. At a time when the global textile industry is one of the most unsustainable and exploitative industries on the planet, the public is looking for local alternatives to fast fashion. Part sourcebook, part stunning coffee table book, and part call to action, Fleece and Fibre creates new connections between farmers, raw materials, makers, designers, dyers, and wearers.

All the animals are awake and ready to explore the province of Ontario and the Great Lakes in this early concept alphabet book.Make a splash in Muskoka, skate outdoors on Ottawa's Rideau canal, help turn sap into maple syrup, grab a grilled lunch with some sea gulls, and peek through the pines at a welcoming campsite in one of the province's many beautiful parks. Jocey's vibrant and whimsical illustrations showcase a selection of the regional diversity found throughout this province, and of the many birds and animals that call Ontario home.

Jamey Glasnovic's meandering journey to find solace in a chaotic world has already led him across three continents. Now, he finds himself in East Africa.As an atypical adventurer, Jamey Glasnovic was never likely to cross the high Arctic in search of records or glory or attempt new and audacious routes up remote peaks with hopes of writing his name in the annals of mountaineering lore. Truth be told, a dive bar in Kathmandu or Dar es Salaam counts as a good day out for this laid-back adventure enthusiast. But, a profound belief in the power of landscape continues to motivate him. A sense of place and a desire to understand the connection all humans have to their surroundings are what compel him to explore foreign cultures and unfamiliar terrain.In his third book, Everything Is Poa (poa means good in Swahili), Glasnovic commits to testing his physical limits beyond the comfort zone of the pub. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro went a long way in accomplishing that goal. But, it was the misadventures on his bicycle in Tanzania and Rwanda that helped define the journey. The warm and generous people he met along the way, along with the spectacular wildlife that is part of the African continent's allure, are what stole his heart in the end.

Ahoy, away we go! Join bestselling children¿s book illustrator Jocey Asnong on another colourful journey as she highlights the West Coast region of Canada in this playful alphabet book.

Sun comes up and it¿s time to learn about numbers! Join children¿s book illustrator Jocey Asnong on another colourful adventure celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Rocky Mountains.

An energetic, bright and accessible book focusing on letters and words as found in the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

A collection of personal essays detailing the life and achievements of a renowned environmental hero and activist.Mr. Mindbomb is a chronology of the significant events of Bob Hunter¿s life, written chapter by chapter by those who knew him. Where one contributor leaves off, the next picks up, moving the reader through another moment in time, sharing some new insight. This is the real life and legacy of Bob Hunter: Canadian eco-hero, author of 14 books, winner of a Governor General¿s Award, popular journalist, and recipient of a magical salute of gratitude from a pod of whales.Part adventure thriller, part comedy, part documentary, and part provocation for individuals to stand up for the environment, it¿s a rare look through the lens and perspective of those touched by Bob¿s influence. By finding kindred spirits in the voices of each of the contributors, many of whom continue the work, it¿s a powerful reminder that things don¿t happen in a vacuum. Fifteen years after Bob¿s much-too-early passing, Mr. Mindbomb is a reminder that any one person, fuelled by commitment and love, can find others who feel the same, and together they can do extraordinarily heroic deeds for the well-being of all.Contributors include: Cathy Anderson, Aline Barber, David Berner, Jim Deacove, Marlayna Demco, Patricia Demco, Janine Ferretti, Bill Gannon, Douglas Gibson, Bobbi Hunter, Darren Hunter, Donald Hunter, Emily Hunter, Justine Hunter, Will Hunter, Stephen Hurlbut, Teri Innes, Ryan Jackson, Lea Ann Mallett, Marnie Marchant, Rod Marining, Sandy Maskell, Elizabeth May, Joyce Mclean, Peter O'Brian, Chris Pash, Walt Patterson, Ronald Precious, Jim Robb, Jerry Rothwell, Paul Ruzycki, Stephen Scharper, Steve Shallhorn, Todd Southgate, Peter Speck, Paul Spong, Carlie Trueman, Captain Paul Watson, Linda Weinberg, Rex Weyler, Hap Wilson, Dinah Yvonne, and Moses Znaimer.