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Wild Weather on the Prairies

Wild Weather on the Prairies

by Calgary Herald & Monica Zurowski
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tagged : weather, photojournalism, landscapes

A photographic record of the weather—dangerous, devastating, and often beautiful—that shapes the Canadian Prairies and the people who live there.

Nothing brings Prairie people together like the weather. It's a common tie and a topic discussed almost daily at water coolers in the region. When weather events rage across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and …

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Dirty Kids

Dirty Kids

Chasing Freedom with America's Nomads
by Chris Urquhart, foreword by Micah White, photographs by Kitra Cahana
edition:Paperback
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tagged : cultural, adventure

"An illuminating and memorable twenty-first-century journey. From this angle, Burning Man looks bourgeois." —Ted Conover, author of Newjack and The Routes of Man

At age twenty-two, writer Chris Urquhart left a life of middle-class comfort to document the lives of these young nomads for a magazine feature. Captivated, she followed them for three mo …

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No Refuge for Women

No Refuge for Women

The Tragic Fate of Syrian Refugees
by Maria Von Welser
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tagged : emigration & immigration, women's studies, human rights

An exposé of the hidden suffering that over half of Syria’s refugees endure and the conflicts they continue to flee.

No refuge: this is the harsh reality encountered by the women and children who flee Syria in search of safety. When boatloads of Syrian refugees began arriving on European shores in the spring of 2015, Western television screens w …

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Arthur

Arthur

The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to find a Home
by Mikael Lindnord
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The epic true story of one man, a dog, and how they found each other

As seen on an ESPN SC Featured documentary

When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he …

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Dirty Kids

Dirty Kids

Chasing Freedom with America's Nomads
photographs by Kitra Cahana, by Chris Urquhart, foreword by Micah White
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"An illuminating and memorable twenty-first-century journey. From this angle, Burning Man looks bourgeois." —Ted Conover, author of Newjack and The Routes of Man

At age twenty-two, writer Chris Urquhart left a life of middle-class comfort to document the lives of these young nomads for a magazine feature. Captivated, she followed them for three mo …

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The Killer Whale Who Changed the World

The Killer Whale Who Changed the World

by Mark Leiren-Young
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tagged : marine life, animal rights

The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whale — a story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save them

Killer whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and disp …

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Frozen in Time

Frozen in Time

The Fate of the Franklin Expedition
by Owen Beattie & John Geiger, foreword by Wade Davis, introduction by Margaret Atwood
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tagged : expeditions & discoveries, adventurers & explorers

“A remarkable piece of forensic deduction.”—Margaret Atwood

The internationally-bestselling account of the Franklin’s doomed Arctic expedition, and the thrilling scientific investigation that spurred the decades-long hunt for its recovery—now with a new afterword on the discovery of its lost ships: Erebus and Terror.

“Chilling . . . wil …

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Heart

Heart

The Inside Story of our Body's Most Heroic Organ
by Johannes Hinrich Von Borstel
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The heart: we all have one, pumping away reliably in our chest, never stopping till the day we die. But few of us think much about this heroic organ until it starts to go wrong.

In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, pro …

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Demon in My Blood

Demon in My Blood

My Fight with Hep C - and a Miracle Cure
by Elizabeth Rains
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One woman’s shocking diagnosis with hepatitis C, her search for the cause, and her miraculous cure.

Was it wild parties and rough sex, a blood transfusion after childbirth or after a horrific accident involving a group of bikers, or perhaps some other event during the freewheeling 1960s and early 1970s that funneled the demon into her blood? Regar …

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Best Places to Bird in British Columbia

Best Places to Bird in British Columbia

by Richard Cannings & Russell Cannings
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Two expert birders reveal their favorite places to watch B.C. birds.

 

In this unique guidebook that will appeal to novice and experienced birders alike, the authors of acclaimed Birdfinding in British Columbia explore their 30 favorite birding sites in the diverse landscape of Canada’s westernmost province. More detailed and more personal than the …

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Just Cool It!

Just Cool It!

The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan
by Ian Hanington & David Suzuki
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A resounding post–Paris Agreement wake-up call about the urgency of the climate crisis that offers a range of practical solutions—and above all, hope.

Climate change is the most important crisis humanity has faced, but we still confront huge barriers to resolving it. So, what do we do, and is there hope for humanity? The problem itself is com …

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Just Cool It!

Just Cool It!

The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan
by David Suzuki & Ian Hanington
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Climate change is the most important crisis humanity has faced, but we still confront huge barriers to resolving it. So, what do we do, and is there hope for humanity? The problem itself is complex, and there’s no single solution. But by understanding the barriers to resolving global warming and by employing a wide range of solutions—from shifti …

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The Vegetarian's Guide to Eating Meat

The Vegetarian's Guide to Eating Meat

A Young Woman's Search for Ethical Food
by Marissa Landrigan
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Growing up in a household of food-loving Italian-Americans, Marissa Landrigan was always a black sheep—she barely knew how to boil water for pasta. But at college, she thought she’d discovered her purpose. Buoyed by animal rights activism and a feminist urge to avoid the kitchen, she transformed into a hardcore vegan activist, complete with sha …

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The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer

The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer

10 Easy Tips For a Happier, Healthier Life
by Bertil Marklund, MD, PhD.
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The CliffNotes to living well, the Scandinavian way.

 

Diet and lifestyle guides are all the rage, but they tend to be too prescriptive and difficult to follow. And most self-help books are too long. Who has time to read 300+ pages or the discipline for a total lifestyle change overnight? Cue The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer. With this prag …

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My Journey Into the Heart of Terror

My Journey Into the Heart of Terror

Ten Days in the Islamic State
by Jürgen Todenhöfer
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An alarming and enlightening first-hand account of what’s really going on behind the borders of the Islamic State.

“. . . a rare inside view of ISIS and insight into the terrorist organization’s methods and hold on adherents.”– Publishers Weekly

ISIS, IS, the Islamic State. The name is chilling. The images are horrific. This is a group that …

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Run Better

Run Better

How To Improve Your Running Technique and Prevent Injury
by Jean-François Harvey, foreword by Alex Hutchinson, translated by David Warriner
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A practical, illustrated, and scientifically grounded guide to improving your running technique and preventing injury, written by a kinesiologist.

In North America alone, thirty-seven million people run regularly, and most suffer at least one running-related injury a year. Run Better sets out to help runners of all abilities run smarter and injury-f …

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Big Fit Girl

Big Fit Girl

Embrace the Body You Have
by Louise Green, foreword by Jess Weiner
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tagged : exercise, self-esteem, genetic

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete—as well as showcasing similar stories from other women—Green inspires …

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The Riverton Rifle

The Riverton Rifle

My Story: Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life
by Reggie Leach, foreword by Bobby Clarke
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“It all comes down to making the right life choices,” says the NHL’s legendary Reggie Leach, and this intimate biography lays bare the decisions that led him to become one of the best snipers in hockey history. Nicknamed the Riverton Rifle for his thrilling speed and deadly shooting skills, Leach overcame a childhood marked by poverty and raci …

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Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs

Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs

by Elliott Seah
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age: 7 to 10
Grade: 1 to 5
tagged : dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures, composition & creative writing, archaeology

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled exploration of these amazing creatures from our planet’s distant past. With lively illustrations, Elliott provides fascinating an …

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The Hockey Song

The Hockey Song

by Stompin' Tom Connors, illustrated by Gary Clement
edition:Hardcover
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age: 7 to 18
Grade: 1 to 12
tagged : hockey, music

Based on the unforgettable ode to the greatest game on ice, The Hockey Song is a perfect gift for the hockey fans and young players in your life.

Oh! The good ol’ hockey game is the best game you can name.
And the best game you can name is the good ol’ hockey game.

Played before, after, and during hockey games across North America, Stompin’ Tom …

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That Lonely Section of Hell

That Lonely Section of Hell

The Botched Investigation of a Serial Killer Who Almost Got Away
by Lorimer Shenher
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In this searing personal account, ex-police detective Lori Shenher (who transitioned to male in 2015, and is now known as Lorimer) describes his role in Vancouver's infamous Missing Women Investigation and unflinchingly reveals his years-long struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of working on the case. From his first assignment, …

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An Intimate Wilderness

An Intimate Wilderness

Arctic Voices in a Land of Vast Horizons
by Norman Hallendy, foreword by William W. Fitzhugh
edition:Hardcover
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Arctic researcher, author, and photographer Norman Hallendy’s journey to the far north began in 1958, when many Inuit, who traditionally lived on the land, were moving to permanent settlements created by the Canadian government. In this unique memoir, Hallendy writes of his adventures, experiences with strange Arctic phenomena, encounters with wi …

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Vancouver in the Seventies

Vancouver in the Seventies

Photos from a Decade that Changed the City
by Kate Bird, introduction by Shelley Fralic, foreword by Douglas Coupland
edition:Hardcover
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Fresh out of the freewheeling sixties, the seventies was a decade of immense change for Vancouver—a time of protest, political upheaval, economic boom, and cultural evolution. Through it all, the Vancouver Sun's award-winning photographers chronicled the city’s metamorphosis. Shooting more than 4,500 photo assignments each year, they covered new …

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Cowboys of the Americas

Cowboys of the Americas

photographs by Luis Fabini, foreword by Wade Davis
edition:Hardcover
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An awe-inspiring portrait of cowboys throughout the Americas in images and words and a passionate exploration of their bond with horses and the land.

 

For more than a decade, photographer Luis Fabini immersed himself in cowboy culture as he traveled through North and South America. This stunning collection of photographs from those travels reveals t …

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Puckstruck

Puckstruck

Distracted, Delighted and Distressed by Canada’s Hockey Obsession
by Stephen Smith
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Longlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize

 

“Puckstruck is like nothing I’ve read before—fresh, funny, dazzling and brilliant. Can a hockey book ever really be described as Joycean? This one can.” – Charles Foran

 

A dazzling rush through Canada’s hockey-infused culture by a new voice in Canadian literature.

 

In Puckstruck, Stephen Smith chronicl …

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Hockey Confidence

Hockey Confidence

Train Your Brain to Win in Hockey and in Life
by Isabelle Hamptonstone MSc.
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"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players."—Mark Recchi, five-time Stanley Cup champion & Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

A game-changing guide to help hockey players of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel at the sport.

Confidenc …

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Reinventing Prosperity

Reinventing Prosperity

Managing Economic Growth to Reduce Unemployment, Inequality and Climate Change
by Graeme Maxton & Jorgen Randers, foreword by David Suzuki
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A persuasive economic argument that proves we can all live better lives in this finite world.

 

 

In Reinventing Prosperity, Graeme Maxton and Jorgen Randers offer a new approach with thirteen recommendations that should be possible to implement around the world. This book addresses the forty-year-old growth/no-growth debate by explaining how it is p …

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Letters to My Grandchildren

Letters to My Grandchildren

Wisdom and Inspiration from One of the Most Important Thinkers on the Planet
by David Suzuki
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In these inspiring letters to his grandchildren, David Suzuki speaks eloquently about their future and challenges them to be agents of change and to do everything with commitment and passion. He also explains why sports, fishing, feminism, and failure are important; why it is dangerous to deny our biological nature; and why First Nations must lead …

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No News Is Bad News

No News Is Bad News

Canada's Media Collapse - and What Comes Next
by Ian Gill
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tagged : media studies, communication studies, democracy

Canada’s media companies are melting faster than the polar ice caps, and in No News Is Bad News, Ian Gill chronicles their decline in a biting, in-depth analysis. He travels to an international journalism festival in Italy, visits the Guardian in London, and speaks to editors, reporters, entrepreneurs, investors, non-profit leaders, and news cons …

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The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World
by Peter Wohlleben, foreword by Tim Flannery, translated by Jane Billinghurst, contributions by Suzanne SImard
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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

“Breaks entirely new ground .. …

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Hockey Confidence

Train Your Brain to Win in Hockey and in Life
by Isabelle Hamptonstone, foreword by Doug Lidster
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"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players."?Mark Recchi, three-time Stanley Cup champion & Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

 

A game-changing guide to help hockey players of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel at the sport.

 

Confiden …

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Let Them Eat Dirt

Let Them Eat Dirt

Saving Our Children from an Oversanitized World
by B. Brett Finlay & Marie-Claire Arrieta
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“A must-read for parents, teachers and any healthcare provider for children, Let Them Eat Dirt takes you inside the inside tract of a child’s gut, and shows you how to give kids the best immune start early in life.”—William Sears, M.D, co-author, The Baby Book

 

Our over-sanitized world threatens children’s health, but parents can change th …

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