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One of the most spectacular places on earth, Vancouver Island is a wonderland of dense rainforests, rugged mountain trails, breathtaking coastlines and natural beauty unlike anywhere else. In Wild Places Vancouver Island, experienced outdoorsman and bestselling author John Kimantas invites you to experience this scenic paradise for yourself, providing up-to-date information on how to access and navigate some of the island's most stunning regions. Wild Places Vancouver Island anticipates the needs of hikers, fishers, climbers, mountain bikers, campers, kayakers and explorers of many backgrounds and interests. With detailed maps and full-color photographs, this is a book that will lead you wherever you want to go, even if you don't yet know where that is. Whether you're going for an afternoon walk or journeying off the beaten path, Wild Places will enrich the experience with historic and practical information, including internet resources and GPS waypoints that will ensure you have the most dependable data for the trip.

Seventeen-year-old Newfoundlander Charlotte Jaddore loves nothing more than learning sacred healing arts from the elders of her Mi'kmaq and Beothuk grandmothers. But the year is 1692 and her father needs her help. Their American cousins in Salem, Massachusetts have been accused of witchcraft. Will Charlotte help her father fight for the lives of Philip and Mary English? When father and daughter arrive in Salem, their cousins have already been imprisoned. How can the couple survive against spectral evidence- harming their victims from afar as invisible projections? The motives of their accusing neighbors are anything but spiritual. They are after the English family's wealth. And the sights of those accusers are now fixed on the heirs. Can Charlotte get young Mary, Philip and William to Newfoundland, without infecting her own beloved island with spectral evidence fever? "well-paced, engaging... with likable characters."- Goodreads Review"Recommended for anyone who is interested in mysteries, or learning more about Native culture."- Long and Short Reviews

"A young wunderpus octopus, staring you right in the eye, is the perfect choice for the opening spread of Eric Hoyt's latest book celebrating the oceans' wonders... Page after page, we see the surprising shapes, colors and intricate details of secretive animals -- many in their juvenile forms -- that dash to the surface on nocturnal forays. Hoyt's curated collection of images from various underwater photographers continues into the deep twilight zone and onto the seabed, showcasing the mesmerizing range of life far beneath the waves." --BBC Wildlife Magazine Marine researchers are discovering new ocean creatures every day, from the warm surface water to the deepest seabed. From the author of Creatures of the Deep and other books about the ocean and the creatures that live there, comes this updated softcover edition about some of the most unusual marine life forms. The book organizes the creatures into three parts based on where they live in the ocean. Informative captions accompany the 90 gorgeous photographs of otherworldly creatures. Part 1. Surface Waters of the Ocean at Night: The Blackwater Vertical Migrators In images taken by dedicated blackwater photographers Linda Ianniello and Susan Mears, these mostly larval creatures haunt the near-surface waters making vertical migrations every night to feed. Part 2. Middle to Deep Dark Waters: Masters of the Language of Light In this perpetual night, survival is a matter of being able to understand and process light signals, some in different colors, some flashing, some faint -- the most sophisticated use of bioluminescence on Earth. The sea creatures here are small with big eyes and even larger mouths with extraordinarily sharp teeth. Part 3. The Continental Shelf to the Abyssal Plain: The Bottom Dwellers This bottom of the sea has fewer fish, and is populated by such alien-like creatures as no-eyed or tripod fish, sea cucumbers, as well as basket stars, crabs, and worms with species varying by depth and location. The photographs were taken in the ocean by expert divers and submariners, most of whom are both scientists and underwater photographers. The images display the creatures vividly against a background as black as the ocean depths.

"Rickenbacker, a small family-run business with roots stretching back to the very invention of the electric guitar, remains one of the most important makers almost 100 years from inception. This book charts the company's history from its founding in 1931 to the present day."--

"Buying fish for your tropical marine aquarium can be an uncertain process. This new book puts your mind at rest by providing vital information about a wide range of fish."--

"Nothing says spring to a birder like seeing the flash of bright plumage as a warbler, recently arrived from its southern wintering grounds, flits from branch to branch, hunting for insects. Eastern North America is home to over 40 species of warblers, and Warblers of Eastern North America is the essential guidebook to identifying and enjoying the huge range of species that live in this area of the continent. With over 240 crisp, full-color photographs and precise identification notes, Warblers of Eastern North America is indispensable to naturalists, students and birders of all levels of experience. Author and naturalist Chris G. Earley's concise and well-organized text gives the reader pointers on identification -- including male and female differences, seasonal plumages, distinctive markings, song descriptions and cheat sheets. The book also features range maps for each described species, charts showing the seasonal status of the warblers, and photographic comparison charts that group similar-looking birds on a single page for quick reference."--

"An easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide to more than 100 virtually unkillable plants for your garden--whatever the growing conditions."--

"This is a book about the life and work of the celebrated Canadian tapestry artist, Mariette Rousseau-Vermette (1926-2006). At the time of her death at 79, she had produced over 640 tapestries, many of which were created through such prestigious commissions as the National Arts Centre, Ottawa (1968), the Eisenhower Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. (1971) and Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto (1982). Mariette Rousseau-Vermette was critically acclaimed in her lifetime, and her work was sought for scores of corporate office buildings, major banks, court houses, schools, universities and private residences across the country, as well as for pavilions at Expo 67 (Montreal) and Expo 70 (Osaka). She exhibited widely in galleries and art museums throughout her career and is represented in public and private art collections nationally and internationally. The recipient of prizes and honours that included Officer of the Order of Canada (1976), she was also renowned as a teacher/mentor at the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts. Despite her long and prolific career and significant influence on the generation of textile artists who followed her, however, little has been written about this innovative artist. She remains largely unknown to the current generation, even in her own country. The story of Rousseau-Vermette and her contemporaries who worked in a receptive post-World War II environment that embraced the revival of tapestry as high art adds a new chapter to the history of Canadian art and restores these artists' links to it. Featuring more than 125 full-colour images as well as black-and-white photos of the artist and her family and colleagues, the book has been written to appeal to the general public and researchers of Canadian art, craft, and architecture, showcasing the artist's voice through the use of archival interviews and primary, unpublished sources that were available exclusively to the author."--

"Near London, Ontario, in the Lucan district, even the bravest were scared to ride at night. The notorious Donnelly family - brawlers, murderers, robbers, arsonists - were despised and feared, and their reign of bloodshed and terror gripped the community... until the townspeople planned their revenge. The Black Donnellys is the tall tale of the most vicious feud in southwestern Ontario history. Blending parts of a true story with generous spoonfuls of fiction, crime author Thomas P. Kelley's sensational interpretation of this tragedy raised the Donnellys from local folklore to a shocking piece of Canadiana. Originally published in 1954, this classic novel has stood the test of time - pulling in generation after generation of readers with its thrilling details about the tumultuous lives and tragic deaths of five members of the Donnelly family on one night in February 1880. This new edition of The Black Donnellys - which is introduced by Ray Fazakas, the foremost expert in Donnelly family history - is sure to captivate yet another generation of historical fiction lovers and crime novel aficionados"--

"The book covers the 600-year history of golf and its most significant contributors with a main focus on iconic holes. Tony Dear describes the origins of each course featured, and explains its role in the history of the game such as contributions to course architecture or its importance to the careers of iconic players."--

"A collection of curious, strange, and even unbelievable stories from the Hockey Hall of Fame."--

Henry is an Australian Stock Horse who has come to a new home. He is sad and lonely until Bonnie the Butterfly flutters onto his nose and offers her help. Join Henry on his adventure to make new friends and find happiness.

Chad Morgan is tired of his roll as action hero Storm. The studio wants him to do two more. He really wants to do his friend's book where he has the rights. Needing to escape Hollywood and think he heads to Fern Lake where the woman he left behind lives.He realizes he loves Emma and decides to recover the love they had. Emma Grassi is now a nurse practitioner in private practice with her friend. She decides it's time to move on and she is tired of waiting for Chad to get over himself. She has vowed to rid herself of all memories of the man who forgot the dreams they once shared of a happy ever after.Sparks fly when they meet again.

Ten-year-old Maddy Martin lives in Steep Hollow. The kids at her school call her "The Girl with the Pink Bow" because of the large pink bow she wears on her hair...every day! The Girl with the Pink Bow encounters six mysteries that need solving. Aided by her sister Paige, cousins Camryn and Alexa, best friend Annie and newspaper reporter Harrison, The Girl with the Pink Bow seeks to find a solution to the mysteries of a haunted house, a circus, missing dogs, and more. As she herself says, "I wonder what will happen next time."

A sweet ode to the animal world's mothers. This charming book describes how 45 species of animal mothers care for their young, the hard work they do and the sacrifices they make, just like human moms. Its audience will identify with the profound physical and emotional love shown by each mother. Readers will come away knowing that all of the young animals surely love their moms as much as they love theirs. Readers learn how animal mothers care for their young depending on the species and the environment, what they eat, and where they live. They learn how mothers (and fathers) work together to take care of their young, the same as humans. They learn how the moms feed their young, help them stay safe, teach them survival skills, and also have fun, knowing that soon they will be grown up and will leave. I Love You Mom features 45 wild animal species: Dolphin; Elephant; Bald eagle; Badger; Japanese red bug; Chimpanzee; Meerkat; Gazelle; Polar bear; Pig; Laysan albatross; Kangaroo; Cheetah; Hare; Grizzly bear; Canada goose; Hippopotamus; Honey bee; Gray languar monkey; American quarter horse; Emperor penguin; Giraffe; Pale-throated three-toed sloth; Gorilla; Lion; Ring-tailed lemur; Llama; Sea otter; Orangutan; Giant panda; Strawberry poison-dart frog; Goat; Koala; Gelada baboon; Cow; Raccoon; Crocodile; Gray wolf; Flamingo; Red squirrel; Baboon; Rhinoceros; Lamb; Tiger and Walrus. Here is a small sampling of the many ways the 45 animal moms in I Love You Mom care for their babies: Mother dolphins teach a unique whistle to their young, one that only they know. Suffolk sheep and lambs do this too. A badger mom makes a soft warm bed for her young and she and the father clean and change it regularly. Japanese red bugs spend hours every day searching for the one type of fruit their young will eat. Many animals share mothering duties, such as gorillas, giraffe, meerkats, lions, flamingos, wolves, and more. And animals may not have arms to hug with but they give affection with flipper hugs, kisses with beaks and lips, and they lick and groom and comb fur. They keep their babies clean and warm and they keep them close while helping them gain independence. Motherhood is the most demanding and rewarding of roles; as these loving animals demonstrate. I Love You Mom is a journey to meet nature's very best moms, and celebrate everything that makes our own mothers so special.

"A fascinating and authoritative introduction to the science of meteorites, written by leading experts in the field. Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the Earth's surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognized for giving us a unique insight into the nature of the material that was present when our solar system formed. In Meteorites, experts from the Natural History Museum in London, England, provide a compelling and up-to-date introduction to these otherworldly objects. This fully illustrated guide reveals: What meteorites are; where meteorites come from; what type of celestial bodie s they come from; and information on key meteorite falls. In clear, jargon-free language, the authors explain how meteorites provide us with invaluable information about planets beyond Earth-- both within our solar system and around other stars. With its combination of color photographs, diagrams and maps, Meteorites is the ultimate reference to these mysterious objects from space"--

"This ultimate handbook contains a comprehensive survey of the world's birds, reflecting the latest classification changes to the Howard & Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. It includes an introduction to each of the bird orders and a detailed account and concise fact panel for every one of the 234 families. It details the appearance, behaviour and lifestyle of the family members, while a glossary, further reading list and an index ensure easy reference."--

"Including interviews with the biggest names in supercar design."

Enter the jungle with this striking book that animates the food chain through saturated color illustrations and simple poetic language. Children will learn how the circle of life fuels the jungle ecosystem, supporting life up the food chain only to start again literally at ground level. Young readers will enjoy exploring the illustrations for the many animals hiding between and under the leaves and flowers and in the treetops. The book closes with an expansive gatefold.