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Good News For a Change
The litany of environmental bad news -- rapid extinction of species, pollution, depleted food sources -- can be overwhelming, but there's hope too. In this thoughtful look at whatís happening behind the grim headlines, authors David Suzuki and Holly Dressel show that thousands of individuals, groups, and businesses are already changing their ways. …
The Boy on the Back of the Turtle
In The Boy on the Back of the Turtle, Quarrington attempts to discover his own little niche in the cosmos. Cruising the volcanic Galapagos Islands on a 90-foot liner called the Corinthian in the company of his daughter, age 7, and his father, age 73, he tries to find his place as a Son, as a Father, as a Mortal frolicking beneath the heavens.
One …
Gordie
Before Gretzky, before Russians played in the National Hockey League, before multimillion-dollar salaries, there was Gordie Howe: the greatest star ever to play hockey. This richly illustrated, thoroughly researched and completely unauthorized biographythe only full-length biography to cover Howe’s entire playing careertakes readers behind th …
No Place for a Lady
No Place for a Lady is a beautifully illustrated account of the intrepid women who tore down the boundaries of countries around the globe, leaving as their legacy a world wide open for today's women travelers, is now available in paperback. Barbara Hodgson traces three hundred years of world travel by both celebrated and unknown women travelers. No …
Oldtimers
Every year, a team of ex-NHLers, including such greats as Bobby Hull, Tiger Williams, and Frank Mahovlich, travels around Canada playing hockey and raising money for charity. Known as the NHL Oldtimers or Legendary Heroes of Hockey, they get the kind of attention that Mario Lemieux and Paul Kariya get today, playing to sellout crowds in Calgary, Ed …
The Last Great Sea
The North Pacific Ocean is the planet’s last great producer of fish, giving up about 25 million tonnes annually. Commercially, it has surpassed the Atlantic Ocean in importance, and Hong Kong has replaced Rotterdam as the world’s busiest port. Increasingly, the North Pacific is a region of key geopolitical significance.
In this compelling journ …
From the Far Side of the River
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As he braves rills, rivers, and ocean waters in search of his elusive quarry, Paul Quarrington's casts are as likely to call up thoughts of his troubled marriage, his father's death, or one of midlife's existential questions as they are to yield a fish, big or small. But whatever his trials and triumphs, he is never without his wickedly perverse s …
Caught in Fading Light
One man's search for the elusive mountain lion and his unexpected discoveries along the way.
Caught in Fading Light is a richly contemplative account of one man's quest to see a mountain lion in the wild hills and mountains of northern California, where he lives. In spare, elegant prose, Gary Thorp describes his adventures, from taking a one-day cl …
Fishing with My Old Guy
In the fall of 1994, Gord Deval set out in search of the world's biggest speckled trout. With a particular spot in mind and an intrepid fishing party of three fellow anglers including the author, he embarks on a quest for this elusive trophy. Along the way, the mysteries of piscatorial pleasure and a particular love of nature are revealed.
Eco-Fun
Kids will discover their connection with nature and have fun by doing these amazing sciencebased activities. They can build a solar panel, make recycled paper, build a worm composter and create a forest ecosystem in a jar.
The Beast Within
Thoughtful, provocative and definitely controversial, The Beast Within is essential reading for anyone concerned about violence in our society. Clearly written, extensively researched and logically reasoned, this is a book that challenges as it informs.
Putting a Roof on Winter
Combining rich period detail, gripping narrative and thrilling hockey action, Putting a Roof on Winter brilliantly explores the changing identity of a game that has become, for those who love it, the meaning of life in winter.
When the Wild Comes Leaping Up
These essays describe childhood memories, everyday walks transformed into life-changing events, being in the grip of a great force, startling encounters with wild animals and even one fantasy. They are funny, sad, reflective, optimistic, nostalgic, exciting, pessimistic and outlandish. Each one presents a singular experience of enlightenment, awe, …
Amazing Hockey Trivia
Face off with a master quizmaster in a new all-star lineup of brainteasers about the coolest game on earth. Loaded with amazing stories, little-known facts and stats, these tough but fun trivia tests will challenge serious fans, enlighten the novice, and provide enjoyment for everyone. Take your chances on an action-packed assortment of multiple ch …
Conversations with an Eagle
"Nothing in the world prepares you for an eagle leaping to your arm. Her head cocks sideways, her eyes sharpen, then she half-leaps, half-flies to my outstretched arm. She curls talons around the heavy leather glove and lowers her beak to worry the thumb. My arm and hand belong to her. This is what she does best: owns things. For eight years, this …
Swan River
Swan River is a compelling and nostalgic family memoir that explores themes of love, loss, and discovery. As a child, David Reynolds developed a fascination with the story of his grandfather, who had mysteriously disappeared from London decades earlier. Reynolds consulted relatives, read diaries, and slowly pieced together a spellbinding story. Fam …
Young Adventurer's Guide to Everest, The
Avalanche, crevasse, ice fall, wind chill-whether these words are cause for alarm or inspiration, this gorgeously photographed, meticulously researched book will bring the world's tallest mountain into crisp focus. The excitement, risk and challenge of trekking to and climbing Mount Everest is brought to life here, combined with such practical aspe …
Jaromir Jagr
He's Gretzky's heir apparent, a formidable skater with powerful stick-handling skills. 28-year-old right-winger Jaromir Jagr -- with an Olympic gold medal, two Stanley Cups, and three NHL scoring championships to his credit -- has already shown the hockey world that he's the best. Young hockey fans will love hearing how Jagr came to dominate the sp …
Gardens of Shame
In 1997, in a dramatic interview with City-TV, Martin Kruze revealed that as a young hockey player he had been sexually abused at Maple Leaf Gardens by Gordon Stuckless, an employee at the Gardens. This powerful and moving account is both an expose of a shameful chapter in the history of Maple Leaf Gardens and a testament to the human spirit.
Hockey Heroes: Curtis Joseph
Hard work and an acrobatic style--that's what makes Curtis Joseph one of the best clutch goalies in the NHL. Since joining the league as a walk-on free agent in 1989, Joseph has earned the respect of fellow players and fans and made the Maple Leafs a major Stanley Cup contender. In the words of Leafs coach Pat Quinn, "I've never seen another goalie …
Addicted
With new material from Susan Cheever, Molly Jong-Fast, and Rick Whitaker. What is this craving that overpowers all else? What is it like to be addicted, and what does it take to get straight or sober? In this new and expanded edition of a widely praised collection, an outstanding roster of courageous writers present vivid renderings of the addictio …
Secrets of the Snow
As more and more skiers, snowshoers and hikers venture into the backcountry, it is becoming increasingly important that they know how to read the snow. Using photographs of various types of snow and snow conditions, snow expert Edward R. LaChapelle examines in detail the shapes, forms and textures found on the surface of the snow and describes how …
Witch
Witches have always been figures electric with possibility, feared as menacing hags but also standing as towering images of female rebellion. Trace their wild ride across the centuries, flying on brooms, turning into animals, making spirit journeys, visiting the dead, casting spells, and causing or healing illnesses. Every age has fashioned this le …
Nature of Penguins
World-renowned nature photographer Jonathan Chester combines a magnificent portfolio of penguin photographs with a highly readable and scientifically up-to-date text. Throughout the book, Chester's astonishing photographs capture these amazing birds in their natural habitats as they feed their young, porpoise out of the water to catch their breath …
In the Arms of Morpheus
In the Arms of Morpheus is the shocking story of how a simple but bewitching substance touted as a miracle drug enslaved unwitting generations of nineteenth-century writers, artists and ordinary citizens.
Extracted from opium, the sap of the poppy, Opium was welcomed into the homes of rich and poor alike under the guise of medical use in the form of …
Essential Blue & White Book
It's all here: the hockey stars, the records, the trophies, the managers. From the team's birth in the Mutual Street Arena to its tenure at Maple Leaf Gardens and graduation to the Air Canada Centre. The Essential Blue & White Book is the most complete and up-to-date fact book on Toronto's favourite team. Bursting with hundreds of pages of facts ab …
More Good News
More inspiring stories in this revised and updated edition of the bestselling Good News for a Change.
David Suzuki and Holly Dressel update their bestseller Good News for a Change, published in 2003 with over 35,000 copies sold, with the latest inspiring stories about individuals, groups, and businesses that are making real change in the world. The …
Abundant Beauty
"P class=""book_description"">A delightful and informative trek across the globe by a witty, intelligent, and courageous Victorian artist and adventurer.
In 1871, at age 41, Marianne North, an artist with a keen interest in botany, decided to travel the world on a quest to paint as many plants and flowers as she could find in their natural habitat. …
Macular Degeneration
Dr. Robert D'Amato, MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School, and recent winner of the Lew Wasserman award for his pioneering eye research, has teamed up with ARMD sufferer and writer Joan Snyder, to produce Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight. Endorsed by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, th …
Peter Forsberg
"p class=""book_description"">On February 27, 1994, Peter Forsberg nailed the biggest goal in Swedish hockey history when he scored against Canada in a thrilling sudden-death shootout to clinch the Olympic gold medal. Since then the hard-hitting center has stunned the National Hockey League with pinpoint passes and blazing speed in one terrific sea …
Seasons of the Arctic
In this stunning collection of photographs, Paul Nicklen unveils the soul of one of the worldís last great wilderness preserves—the Arctic. During his twenty-five years of living in the North, Nicklen has ventured to the most distant and untouched corners of the Arctic; his work is a celebration of this vast land. These superb images are complem …
Fishing in Western Canada
In this revised and retitled edition of Fishing in the West, David Carpenter offers a wealth of tips and techniques for catching all the major species of Western Canada, from the prized trout to the monster pike to the beautiful arctic grayling. The book tells you how to master the delicate and demanding art of fly-fishing, where the prime fishing …
Greenhouse
There is no longer any doubt that the earth is warming; the question remains, why? For historian Gale Christianson, the emergence of Global warming is one of the most compelling stories in the history of humankind, made all the richer for having been a slowly developing phenomenon.
In his brilliantly constructed book Greenhouse, Christianson blends …
