A practical guide combining in-depth knowledge of wilderness exploration and wild animal behavior with detailed information on preparation for large and small expeditions. World-renowned explorer and wilderness guide, Peter Byrne, combines his in-depth knowledge of wilderness exploration and wild animal behavior to produce this unique, practical gu …

A biography of Hornby Island's Eagle Man, who overcame the restrictions of autism to live a life of personal accomplishment. Benn Kramer, the celebrated Eagle Man of Hornby Island, was an autistic man who, thanks to the love and attention from family and friends, overcame the restrictions of his condition and lived a life of adventure and personal …

White Rock Eagles: A Bald Eagle Family follows the story of Ma and Pa and their two eaglets, Echo and Foxtrot (Foxy), in the spring and summer of 2012. The book is a unique and stunning collection of images by photographer Christian Sasse as he chronicles the first fifteen weeks in the growth and development of the pair of eaglets from hatching to …

In March 1991, Michael Wayne Dunahee was abducted from a Victoria, BC playground, virtually in front of his parents' eyes. Police were alerted within minutes of Michael's disappearance, and a full-scale search of the area was initiated immediately, but with no witnesses to the crime, law enforcement was stymied. There was no sign of Michael anywher …

The story of the dedicated family man who left his successful career as an aeronautical engineer to search for proof of the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. The chance reading of a magazine article led family man and aeronautical engineer Tim Dinsdale on a lifelong quest to prove the existence of an elusive creature said to live in the murky wat …

A true pioneer remembers the harsh but rich homesteading life in remote Lonesome Lake, BC. Born in a remote homestead at Lonesome Lake in southwest British Columbia, Trudy Turner was raised in true pioneer fashion, without running water, electricity or cars. (Trudy learned to fly a plane in her twenties, but didn't get her motor vehicle driver's li …

A complete reference on sasquatch in BC, from fossilized footprints and petroglyphs to modern-day sightings and current scientific research. The most comprehensive work on the history of sasquatch in BC, this book includes the earliest fossilized indications of the existence of the creature, every documented sighting and experience, along with comp …

In 1948, divorced mother of four Stella McCandless--much to the horror of her straight-laced Victoria family--fell in love with and married several-years-younger (and several inches shorter) Bob Smith, a nomadic trapper and self-professed flaunter of convention. Being herself of a rebellious nature and craving release from the strictures of her tra …

A re-examination of the story around the capture and disappearance of a mysterious creature in BC in 1884. In July 1884 a major newspaper in British Columbia, Canada featured a detailed article about the capture of a creature resembling both an ape and a young human boy along the railway line between the towns of Boston Bar and Yale, BC. Nicknamed …

A humorously illustrated informational coloring book about bears and bear safety. Keith Scott is known as The Bear Man because of his expertise in bear behavior and his many safe encounters with black bears, polar bears, and even grizzly bears. The transition of Keith Scott's career from professional basketball player to bear man is described and h …

Limited Edition: includes signed and numbered copies of only 6 remaining in stock. Also includes a signed plate. Edition produced specifically for the 150th anniversary.

The story of Mattie Blaylock, Wyatt Earp's darkest secret, the truth about their relationship, and the famous lawman's lawless behavior. More than a complex and fascinating story.

Learn about the sasquatch/bigfoot from various perspectives. The reader will gain from this work an appreciation of the creature far beyond that provided in most other published books on this subject. In 2004 the first edition of this work, Meet the Sasquatch, accompanied a sasquatch exhibit at the Vancouver Museum, British Columbia, Canada. In tha …

Evolution from the origin of life to the present and evidence that humans are likely next in line to become extinct. This book examines humans as another animal in the biosphere that is temporarily at the top of the food chain. Like other biosphere animals, humans are subject to the same stresses of nature that have caused the extinction of billion …

In early 1963, with the world on the cusp of innocence forever lost, a young and carefree Lawrence Crowley journeyed across Europe and Africa in pursuit of his passion for falconry - and a bit of fun and adventure. Money was scarce, but enthusiasm abundant. Sleeping arrangements were unused jail cells, the decks of ships, or sides of roads; the foo …

When my mother was a little girl she would sneak up to the attic where, in the far corner under the dusty window, she would open a steamer trunk that held a feather boa -- a horrid black and grey thing that to a child looked just like a real boa constrictor. With her heart beating madly she would grab the loathsome thing by one end and shake it fur …

A trilogy of stories by the Edwards family about their fascinating life in the Bella Coola area. Often called "The Crusoe of Lonesome Lake," because of a best-selling book written by the American journalist Leland Stowe, Edwards has gone on to live at least one more life and reveals himself to be a pioneer of a breed that no longer exists. Best kno …

The author takes the reader through a totally frank and sometimes tumultuous career in medicine starting in his last year in high school to his forced retirement due to ill health more than forty years later. His career in retirement in the last twelve years, not far from medicine, has also been very interesting and described with insight and humou …

In this remarkable volume, Dr. Jean-Paul Debenat, a professor of comparative literature (University of Nantes, France) with a flair for anthropology, takes us far beyond the realm of documented research on the Sasquatch/Bigfoot phenomenon. His extensive travels in North America, skillful investigations, and years of research on the 'wild man' throu …

Bigfoot Film Journal provides a detailed account and analysis of the circumstances and aftermath of one of the most controversial motion picture films in world history—the Patterson/Gimlin film. In October 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin filmed what many people believe was an actual sasquatch or bigfoot on a shore of Bluff Creek in Northe …

This dissertation describes the foraging habits and capture rates of four species of bird-hunting falcons; Peregrine (Falco peregrinus), Merlin (Falco colum-barius), Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), and Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus). Eight of the nine study areas were situated in western Canada in widely different habitats, and the observation peri …

A River Lost is the familiar story of an ancient culture infringed upon and altered forever by modern technology. It is the story of how the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam led to the destruction of a way of life for members of the Arrow Lakes Tribe. Sinee mat and her great-grandmother Toopa tell the engaging story of life on the Columbia Rive …

Biography of a significant individual who fought tirelessly for the rights of the Japanese, in British Columbia. This is the story of one remarkable man, Tomekichi Homma, and how his journey led him to become a significant Japanese Canadian pioneer. A gentle and gracious man, from an educated and disciplined family tradition, Tomikichi arrived in B …

The author's early observations of eagles nesting on his property led to the installation of a video camera on the nest, and ended with the eagles on webcam, providing a direct eagles-in-the-wild experience to millions around the world. The Eagles of Hornby Island begins in 1989 when the eagles first built their nest behind the author's house. The …

For over thirty years, two New York State brothers, Robert and Paul Bartholomew, have methodically researched, documented, and studied the Bigfoot question in both New York and the New england states. Does a hulking 7-foot-tall humanlike creature, unrecognized by science, roam the green, fertile valleys and lush forests of New York and New england? …

This book traces the development of the route through the Fraser Canyon from the early Fur Traders' Trail, to the Cariboo Wagon Road, to the present-day Super Highway. The magnificent Fraser Canyon provided passage between coastal and interior British Columbia for centuries before the Europeans arrived, though the dangerous journey frequently claim …

This an informative book on identifying the different kinds of mushrooms from the west. Mushrooms have attracted and intrigued mankind through the ages. Their hallucinogenic properties of others, contrasting so sharply with the delicious flavors that certain wholesome varieties bring to our tables, all lead us to view these strange plants with spec …

Non-fiction, Vancouver's firefighting history, 1886 to present-day. On June 13, 1886-just two months after the city of Vancouver was incorporated-a raging fire obliterated the town as a tiny fire brigade tried to fight the wind-whipped blaze with axes, buckets, shovels and ladders. The disaster destroyed almost 1,000 buildings and left more than 2, …

In 2007, The Raptor Research Foundation published the 2nd edition of the Raptor Research and Management Techniques manual. This edition updates the 1987 edition of the Raptor Management Techniques Manual published by the National Wildlife Federation. Editors David Bird and Keith Bildstein assembled over 65 authors with extensive experience in their …

Northwest Indigenous Arts: Creative Colors 2 is the second in the Northwest Indigenous Arts Series and is a compelling exploration of the rich artistic traditions of the Northwest Indigenous communities. Authored by Robert E. Stanley Sr., this coloring book serves as both an educational tool and a creative outlet, featuring 20 templates and line dr …

"My mother loved the wild roses that bloomed along the side of the dirt roads and made every trip a fragrant journey.” Artist and author dutchie Rutledge-Mathison has gathered her memories of growing up on a remote northern homestead and transformed them into works of art, both visual and narrative. Using vivid colors and a primitive style, dutch …

The book serves as an instruction manual for the novice pekin robin breeder in particular, as well as providing a wealth of information for softbill breeders in general. Richly detailed with over 250 original illustrations by the author.The most comprehensive and current book on its topic, this handbook provides both novice and experienced avicultu …

"Far from home, far from home, On Fraser River's shore..." So sang the miners at their sluice boxes at Emory's Bar during the Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858. British Columbians have always sung about their work, and their recreation, their politics, their living conditions - the good times and the bad. This unique collection of songs spanning a per …

The book offers a brief historical account of fur-trading outposts in the Pacific Northwest. Non-fiction, history-guidebook; 1800s to early 1900s in Pacific Northwest-BC, Yukon, Alaska, Washington State. Frontier Forts & Posts is a new history guidebook written by Kenneth E. Perry and offers a brief historical account of fur-trading outposts in the …

The legends collected in We-gyet Wanders On are the ancient stories of the people of 'Ksan who have lived in northern British Columbia for over six thousand years. We-Gyet i the essence of every man's frailties exaggerated into gentle humor or ribald laughter. His adventures always end in disaster. His blunders and tricks changed the face of the ea …

Grizzly bears can climb trees; black bears can be brown -- or even white, and some coastal bears will not hibernate at all. These facts, and the vibrant photographs of bears, underscore The Bear Man's true message, which is: Learn how to behave around bears; know proper 'bear manners' and you -- and the bear -- will survive an encounter. Armed with …

This book although carefully researched, was not written for study in anthropological circles. Rather it is intended as light and enjoyable reading to whet the appetite of those who would like to increase their knowledge of a rich ways of life which flourished in Coastal BC, and the state of Washington before disintegrating forces, spearheaded by t …

Noted biologist David Hancock shares over 50 years of experience observing the bald eagle of the Pacific Northwest -- chronicling their rise back from the edge of extinction and illustrating the book with over a hundred wonderful photos. David Hancock has been fascinated by the magnificent bald eagle for over 50 years. This title conveys the enthus …

The era of Canada's Wild West has been a well-kept secret. The stories in this book illuminate the checkered complexion of Canada's Old West, and the nefarious, the heroic, and those somewhere-in-between individuals who populated it. The era of the Wild West has been a well-kept secret in Canada's history, but it is no less adventurous and intrigui …

Color guide for totem pole enthusiasts.Majestic spires, reminders of ages past, pierce the Northwest Coast forest. These totem poles, as well as ones now in parks and museums, are a medium through which modern day anthropologists can learn much about the past cultures of the great Northwest Coast Indian tribes. The carved figures on the totem poles …

A remarkable & entertaining account of the bigfoot phenomenon. Ohio is among the top five states in reported bigfoot incidents because of the state's vast farmlands (easy food), extensive forest areas, and abundant water resources. Numerous reports of a strange apelike creature continue to emanate from Ohio's vast rural and forested areas. Now comm …

Born in the small, northern community of Whitehorse, before the building of the Alaska Highway, Joyce Yardley’s childhood was full of friends, family and, most of the time, fun. In Yukon Tears and Laughter, she shares memories of that time as well as other episodes in her life. From her years as a wife and mother, working with her family ranching …

A guide to the Indian Tribes of the Northwest. The diverse and colorful Indian nations of the Northwest Coast of North America are described in this informative little book that highlights the rich tapestries of Native cultural beliefs and traditions.

Non-fiction, educational childrens colouring book. Line drawings throughout. Raptors, or birds of prey, are a very special and necessary component of the wilderness. They live by hunting. Raptors usually feed on mice, voles and insects. Some raptors catch grouse, rabbits while others feed by scavenging on salmon carcasses or road-killed deer.

This series of three field guides to the wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest, Dryland Wildflowers will help you identify the most common flowers of the drier areas east of the Pacific Crest in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, Mountain Wildflowers will help you identify the most common flowers of the mountain and alpine regions in Washingto …