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Series: The Mysteries of Nature The Hidden Life of Trees What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771642484 $29.95 NATURE Sep 13, 2016

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 ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them.”—The New York Review of BooksNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS • HONORABLE MENTION: SEJ... + Read More
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The Obesity Code Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) Paperback Jason Fung 9781771641258 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 01, 2016

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR. JASON FUNG: The landmark book that is helping thousands of people lose weight for good. Harness the power of intermittent fasting for lasting weight loss. Understand the science of weight gain and insulin resistance. Stop suffering and ditch calorie counting, yoyo diets, and excessive exercise. In this highly readable book, Dr. Jason Fung, long considered the founder of intermittent fasting, sets out an original theory of obesity and weight gain. He reveals that everything you've been told about how t... + Read More
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The Hockey Song Hardcover Stompin' Tom Connors 9781771641890 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Nov 15, 2016

As Stompin’ Tom Connors sings, It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in the middle of the city that starts with two players and soon grows to include the whole community. The puck is in! The hometown wins! The good ol’ hockey game.”
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The Diabetes Code Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally Paperback Jason Fung 9781771642651 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 03, 2018

From acclaimed author Dr. Jason Fung, a revolutionary guide to reversing diabetes.In 2016, Dr. Jason Fung forever changed the way we think about obesity with his bestselling book, The Obesity Code. Now he’s set out to do the same for type 2 diabetes.>Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease—a life sentence with no possibility of parole. But the truth, Dr. Fung reveals in this paradigm-shifting book, is that type 2 diabetes is reversible. Writing with clear, p... + Read More
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Series: The Mysteries of Nature The Secret Wisdom of Nature Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things -— Stories from Science and Observation Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771643887 $29.95 SCIENCE Mar 05, 2019

“As you read these pages you will understand why I so admire [Peter Wohlleben] and am so in love with his work.”—JANE GOODALLNature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter?In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural syste... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Eating Dirt Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe Paperback Charlotte Gill 9781553657927 $22.95 NATURE Jul 24, 2012

Winner of the BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction Winner of the 2012 Foreword Magazine Editor's Choice Prize Nonfiction Shortlisted for the Hilary Weston Prize Shortlisted for the Charles Taylor Non-Fiction Award"Charlotte Gill writes with a dexterity and nobility that soars. This is the best book, on several fronts, that I've read in a long time."-Rick Simonson, Elliott Bay Book CompanyDuring Charlotte Gill’s 20 years working as a tree planter she encountered hundreds of clear-cuts, each one a collision site between human civilizat... + Read More
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The Hidden Life of Trees The Illustrated Edition Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771643481 $45.00 NATURE Aug 28, 2018

This beautiful, timeless book shares text from the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees alongside stunning photographs of forests, taking readers on an unforgettable visual journey.In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers’ eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before.With compelling, abridged selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees f... + Read More
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The Obesity Code Cookbook Recipes to Help You Manage Insulin, Lose Weight, and Improve Your Health Hardcover Jason Fung 9781771644761 $36.95 COOKING Dec 10, 2019

The companion cookbook to the international bestseller The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung has inspired thousands of people around the world to transform their diets with his groundbreaking books The Obesity Code, and The Diabetes Code. Now, The Obesity Code Cookbook makes it even easier to follow Dr. Fung’s weight-loss advice. 100 mouth-watering recipes—from slow-roasted pork shoulder to chia pudding and almond cake—showcase healthy fats, nutrient-dense foods, and low or no carbs. The Obesity Code Cookbook is an indispensable tool for ... + Read More
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David Suzuki The Autobiography Paperback David Suzuki 9781553652816 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 28, 2007

David Suzuki’s autobiography limns a life dedicated to making the world a better place. The book expands on the early years covered in Metamorphosis and continues to the present, when, at age 70, Suzuki reflects on his entire life ? and his hopes for the future. The book begins with his life-changing experience of racism interned in a World War II concentration camp, and goes on to discuss his teenage years, his college and postgraduate experiences in the U.S., and his career as a geneticist and then as the host of The Nature of Things. With ch... + Read More
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David Suzuki's Green Guide Paperback David Suzuki 9781553652939 $19.95 NATURE Sep 01, 2008

Everyone knows that the planet is in trouble, but is there a solution? This timely book identifies the most effective ways individuals can be more green in four key areas: home, travel, food, and consumerism. It also describes how citizens can ensure that governments take the actions necessary to make sustainable lifestyles the norm instead of the exception. Environmental lawyer David Boyd and celebrated ecologist David Suzuki provide vital tips for choosing a home, creating a healthy indoor environment, and decreasing energy and water use an... + Read More
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Gut The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition) Paperback Giulia Enders 9781771643764 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 27, 2018

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some).”—SELFDiscover the secrets of your digestive system—and how to hone a healthy gut—plus new research on the mind-gut connection.With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut’s magic, answering questions like: What’s really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition ... + Read More
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The Girl with No Name The True Story of a Girl Who Lived with Monkeys Paperback Marina Chapman 9781771001175 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 22, 2013

The riveting account of a girl who was abandoned in the jungle and lived among monkeys In the early 1950s, in a remote mountain village in South America, as a small girl Marina Chapman was abducted while picking pea pods near her home. Her kidnappers then abandoned her deep in the Colombia jungle, and for approximately the next five years she lived with a troop of capuchin monkeys, eating what they ate, copying what they did, and gradually becoming feral. Eventually, she was taken from the jungle by a pair of hunters and sold as a slave to a... + Read More
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The Little Hummingbird Hardcover Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas 9781553655336 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 Apr 27, 2010

This inspiring children’s book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.
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105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia Paperback Stephen Hui 9781771642866 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 26, 2018

The all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia?s best-selling hiking guidebook?now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington. For nearly fifty years, David and Mary Macaree?s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province?s most popular and most trusted hiking guide, with more than 100,000 copies sold to date. Author Stephen Hui carries on the Macarees? legacy in 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia?an all-new, expanded follow-up inspired by their beloved classic. ... + Read More
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Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson A True Story of Love & Murder Paperback Lois Simmie 9781550545104 $22.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Aug 01, 1996

John Wilson came to Canada from Scotland in 1912, leaving his wife and family with the promise to return in a year. In 1914 he joined the Mounties, and while stationed in Saskatchewan village, he caught TB and fell hopelessly in love with the young woman who took care of him. He would do anything for her, anything at all. Winner of the 1995 Arthur Ellis Award for Non-Fiction, The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson is played out against a backdrop of catastrophic events—World War I, economic depression, the TB and Spanish Flu epidemics. It is the ... + Read More
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The End of Food How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Food Supply - and What You Can Do About Paperback Thomas Pawlick 9781553651697 $24.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE May 18, 2006

Disaster looms in our current method of food production. The vitamin, mineral, and nutritional content of food is in shocking decline, a decline that is coupled with an equally shocking increase in the most noxious, often outright toxic contaminants in our food. Based on hard scientific research, The End of Food exposes the cause of this crisis—and industrial system of food production geared not to producing nourishing food, but to producing maximum profit for corporations.Pawlick does not simply sound the alarm bell—he advocates a rejection of... + Read More
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The Heartbeat of Trees Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771646895 $32.95 NATURE Jun 15, 2021

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world.In an era of cell phone addiction, climate change, and urban life, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature—but Peter Wohlleben ... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Salmon Forest Paperback David Suzuki 9781553651635 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Apr 05, 2006

One fall day, Kate goes with her father, a fish biologist, to the river where he works a river in the Pacific rain forest the salmon forest,” as he calls it. Together they watch the sockeye salmon returning to the river to spawn, and witness a bear scooping up a salmon. Next, Kate and her dad run into a Native boy named Brett and his family fishing at a pool in the river. From her adventures, Kate discovers how the forest and the salmon need each other and why the forest is called the salmon forest. David Suzuki and Sarah Ellis’s charming ... + Read More
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The Legacy An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future Hardcover David Suzuki 9781553655701 $17.95 NATURE Sep 07, 2010

In this expanded version of an inspiring speech delivered in December 2009, David Suzuki reflects on how we got where we are today and presents his vision for a better future. In his living memory, Suzuki has witnessed cataclysmic changes in society and our relationship with the planet: the doubling of the world’s population, our increased ecological footprint, and massive technological growth. Today we are in a state of crisis, and we must join together to respond to that crisis. If we do so, Suzuki envisions a future in which we understand th... + Read More
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Birdsong Hardcover Julie Flett 9781771644730 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Sep 30, 2019

A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh... + Read More
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And Then There Were Nuns Adventures in a Cloistered Life Paperback Jane Christmas 9781553657996 $19.95 RELIGION Sep 03, 2013

With humor and opinions aplenty, a woman embarks on an unconventional quest to see if she is meant to be a nun.Just as Jane Christmas decides to enter a convent in mid-life to find out whether she is ?nun material”, her long-term partner Colin, suddenly springs a marriage proposal on her. Determined not to let her monastic dreams be sidelined, Christmas puts her engagement on hold and embarks on an extraordinary year long adventure to four convents?one in Canada and three in the UK. In these communities of cloistered nuns and monks, she shares?... + Read More
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The Little Book of Cannabis How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life Paperback Amanda Siebert 9781771644044 $14.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 17, 2018

Discover 10 evidence-based ways cannabis can improve your life—including better sleep, stress reduction, chronic pain relief, anti-aging, and more.Cannabis. Weed. Bud. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s been a health aid, comfort, and life-enhancer for humankind for more than three thousand years. But while cannabis is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, more than a century of prohibition has resulted in confusion about its status: Is it healthy? Is it medicinal? Will it make you crazy?In this fun, illuminating book, cann... + Read More
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Can You Hear the Trees Talking? Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest Hardcover Peter Wohlleben 9781771644341 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 Oct 01, 2019

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKSBASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more!Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their fam... + Read More
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The Big Picture Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet Paperback David Suzuki 9781553653974 $24.95 SCIENCE Apr 01, 2009

Whether he's discussing how to reconcile economy with ecology, why a warmer world will result in more poison ivy, why Britney Spears gets more hits on Google than global warming does, or why we might need to start eating jellyfish for supper, David Suzuki points the direction we must take as a society if we hope to meet the environmental challenges we face in our still-young century. Covering suburban sprawl, sustainable transportation, food shortages, biodiversity, technology, public policy, and more, The Big Picture not only identifies the pr... + Read More
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Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs Hardcover Elliott Seah 9781771642378 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Nov 15, 2016

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 answers to important questions about the dinosaurs’ origins, what they ate, how they lived, and how a mass extinction brought their time on Earth to an end. Helpful extras include resources for further re... + Read More
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Between the Pipes A Revealing Look at Hockey's Legendary Goalies Paperback Randi Druzin 9781771000147 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 12, 2013

Some NHL goalies are great and others are intriguing, but a dozen of them are legends because they're both. In Between the Pipes, Randi Druzin profiles these athletes, revealing the traits that make each one unique.Gump Worsley defied the laws of biomechanics by being nimble despite having a cabbage-shaped body. He was also one of the funniest men ever to start in goal. Glenn Hall used to wrestle with a trainer in the dressing room before games and Jacques Plante refused to stay at a particular Toronto hotel. Despite their quirks, these 12 goal... + Read More
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Hockey Confidence Train Your Brain to Win in Hockey and in Life Paperback Isabelle Hamptonstone MSc. 9781771642019 $26.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 20, 2016

"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 InducteeA game-changing guide to help hockey players of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel at the sport.Confidence affects how we deal with stress and how we fulfill our potential to achieve the results we desire. In sports and in life, confidence is the underlying factor determining mental and physical performanc... + Read More
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Joni The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell Paperback Katherine Monk 9781553658375 $21.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 23, 2012

From the moment Joni Mitchell's career began ? with coffee-house bookings, serendipitous encounters with established stars, and a recording contract that gave her full creative control over her music ? the woman from the Canadian wheat fields has eluded industry cliches. When her peers were focused on feminism, Mitchell was plumbing the depths of her own human condition. When arena rock was king, she turned to jazz. When all others hailed Bob Dylan as a musical messiah, Mitchell saw a fraud burdened with halitosis. Unafraid to "write in her own... + Read More
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Tree A Life Story Paperback David Suzuki 9781771644198 $19.95 NATURE Aug 07, 2018

The story of a single tree, from the moment the seed is released from its cone until, more than five hundred years later, it lies on the forest floor as a nurse log, giving life to ferns, mosses, and hemlocks, even as its own life is ending. In this unique biography, David Suzuki and Wayne Grady tell story that spans a millennium and includes a cast of millions but focuses on a single tree, a Douglas fir, Tree describes in poetic detail the organism’s modest origins that begin with a dramatic burst of millions of microscopic grains of pollen. ... + Read More
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Rowboat in a Hurricane My Amazing Journey Across a Changing Atlantic Ocean Paperback Julie Angus 9781553653370 $22.00 TRAVEL Mar 01, 2009

In 2005?06, Julie Angus, with her fiancé Colin, rowed 10,000 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman in the world to travel from mainland to mainland in a rowboat. The 145-day journey gave Angus, a trained scientist, a unique perspective on the ocean. The slow-moving boat became an ecosystem unto itself, attracting barnacles, dorado fish, trigger fish, turtles, sharks, whales, birds, and more, which she was able to observe and document. Angus also saw unmistakable signs of the ocean’s devastation, with far more plastic bo... + Read More
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Letters to My Grandchildren Wisdom and Inspiration from One of the Most Important Thinkers on the Planet Paperback David Suzuki 9781771642347 $18.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 13, 2016

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 a revolution. Drawing on his own experiences and the wisdom he has gained over his long life, he decries the lack of elders and grandparents in the lives of many people, especially immigrants, and cha... + Read More
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Everything Under the Sun Toward a Brighter Future on a Small Blue Planet Paperback David Suzuki 9781553655282 $24.95 NATURE Jul 24, 2012

In this compilation of David Suzuki's latest thoughts and writings, the renowned scientist, author, and broadcaster explores the myriad environmental challenges the world faces and their interconnected causes. In doing so, Suzuki shows that understanding the causesand recognizing that everything in nature, including us, is interconnectedis crucial to restoring hope for a better future. The solutions are there, he argues; we just need the will to act together to bring about change.Everything Under the Sun delves into such provocative topics as... + Read More
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Vancouver in the Seventies Photos from a Decade that Changed the City Hardcover Kate Bird 9781771642408 $29.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 11, 2016

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 news, politics, business and industry, sports, entertainment, food, and fashion, without missing a beat. These images capture pivotal moments in this dynamic city’s history, including the Gastown Riot, the ... + Read More
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Neil Young Nation A Quest, an Obsession (and a True Story) Paperback Kevin Chong 9781553651161 $22.95 MUSIC Aug 31, 2005

Neil Young will turn 60 in 2005. Kevin Chong will turn 30. To celebrate these two milestones, Chong sets off on a road trip in search of his boyhood hero. Crisscrossing the continent, he visits Winnipeg, where Young formed his first band; Toronto, where Young was a Yorkville folkie; Los Angeles, where he became a star with Buffalo Springfield; and other noteworthy stops before ending up in Seattle, where he finally sees Neil Young on stage. Along the way he spars with rabid Neil fans, talks to people who knew Young as a kid, and puzzles over Yo... + Read More
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The End of Pain How Nutrition and Diet Can Fight Chronic Inflammatory Disease Paperback Jacqueline Lagacé 9781771640183 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 13, 2014

For years Jacqueline Lagacé suffered from debilitating chronic arthritis pain in her hands, spine, and knees. Conventional medicine failed to provide any relief, and Lagacé, a medical researcher, began searching for alternatives. That search brought her to the work of Dr. Jean Seignalet, an expert in nutrition therapy, who used targeted nutrition to treat patients suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases. His approach was called the hypotoxic diet, and he achieved an 80 percent success rate with it. By following his dietary regime, Lagacé e... + Read More
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The Wild in You Voices from the Forest and the Sea Hardcover Lorna Crozier 9781771641609 $24.95 NATURE Sep 22, 2015

A testament to the miraculous beings that share our planet and the places that they live, The Wild in You is a deeply-felt creative collaboration between one of our time’s best nature photographers and a very talented and creative poet. Inspired by the majestic and savage beauty of Ian McAllister’s photographs, Lorna Crozier translates the wild emotion of these images into the language of the human heart: poetry. Featuring over 30 beautiful full-size photographs of wolves, bears, sea lions, jellyfish, and other wild creatures paired with 30 ori... + Read More
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Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia Paperback Stephen Hui 9781771645300 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 11, 2021

Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts.Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day.Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nana... + Read More
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Lakeland Ballad of a Freshwater Country Paperback Allan Casey 9781553658856 $19.95 NATURE Jul 26, 2011

Winner of the Governor General's award for NonfictionIn this wry, sensual, and entertaining journey into the greatest lake country on earth, Allan Casey examines how lakes provide an open door to wilderness for average people, how our deepest relationships with nature may be forged on their shores. It is a tale of hope and threat combined, for our colonization of the lakeshore can diminish the very qualities that draw us there from the city?beauty, purity, simplicity.Casey encounters cottagers, boat captains, marathon swimmers, Aboriginal fishe... + Read More
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109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland Paperback John Halliday 9781771644310 $21.00 TRAVEL May 16, 2019

A fully updated edition of the Lower Mainland’s bestselling walking guidebook, featuring a wider range of trails than ever before.Since its first edition in 1976, 109 Walks has guided more than 100,000 locals and visitors alike to the best viewpoints, urban forests, and coastal headlands of British Columbia’s stunning Lower Mainland. This latest edition continues and builds on the legacy of its beloved predecessor with more than twenty completely new trails, a striking selection of photographs, and updated directions that include GPS coordinate... + Read More
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Wasted An Alcoholic Therapist's Fight for Recovery in a Flawed Treatment System Paperback Michael Pond 9781771641968 $19.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 15, 2016

Psychotherapist Michael Pond is no stranger to the devastating consequences of alcoholism. He has helped hundreds of people conquer their addictions, but this knowledge did not prevent his own near-demise. In this riveting memoir, he recounts how he lost his practice, his home, and his family?all because of his drinking. After scores of visits to the ER, a tour of hellish recovery homes, a stint in intensive care for end-stage alcoholism, and jail, Pond devised his own personal plan for recovery. He met Maureen Palmer and together they investig... + Read More
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The Weight of Sand My 450 Days Held Hostage in the Sahara Hardcover Edith Blais 9781771649094 $34.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 20, 2021

A radiant, unforgettable memoir of one woman’s 450 days spent in captivity, and her defiant refusal to have her humanity stripped away. When Edith meets Luca in a small Northern town, the two connect instantly. Under the Northern Lights, they develop a deep friendship over their shared passions: travel, living off the land, a bohemian life. In search of wanderlust, they embark on an epic road trip from Italy to Togo, where they will join their friend’s sustainable farming project. Upon arriving on the African continent, they change their itiner... + Read More
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The Mind-Body Cure Heal Your Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue by Controlling Chronic Stress Paperback Bal Pawa 9781771645799 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Sep 15, 2020

“Dr. Pawa moves mind-body medicine from the margins to the mainstream. Written with compassion, dedication, and rigorous science, this book is the definitive guide to holistic health.”—Shimi Kang, MD, psychiatrist, and bestselling author of The Dolphin Parent and The Tech SolutionA medical doctor and Harvard-trained mind-body expert shares the key to long-lasting health—stress management—with seven simple tools.What if someone told you that 75 percent of disease is caused by continuous and excessive stress hormones released by th... + Read More
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Let Them Eat Dirt Saving Our Children from an Oversanitized World Paperback B. Brett Finlay 9781771642545 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Aug 26, 2016

“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 their environment into one where they’ll thrive. Babies and young kids are being raised in surroundings that are increasingly cleaner, more hyper hygienic, and more disinfected than ever before. As a result, th... + Read More
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Wild Weather on the Prairies Hardcover Calgary Herald 9781771643160 $29.95 NATURE Sep 19, 2017

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 Manitoba, there are times when nothing and no one is safe. But something positive rises from the resulting debris, mud, and ashes. Resolve and grit take over and Prairie folk rebuild their communities a... + Read More
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More Good News Real Solutions to the Global Eco-Crisis Paperback David Suzuki 9781553654759 $22.95 NATURE May 18, 2010

In this edition of their bestseller, the sequel to the best-selling Good News for a Change, authors David Suzuki and Holly Dressel provide the latest inspiring stories about individuals, groups, and businesses that are making real change in the world. More Good News features the most up-to-date information about critical subjects, such as energy and the economy, not covered in the previous edition. These stories offer compelling proof from the front lines that sustainable solutions already exist.
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Better Sex Through Mindfulness How Women Can Cultivate Desire Paperback Lori A. Brotto 9781771642354 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 24, 2018

AS SEEN IN “THE PRINCIPLES OF PLEASURE” ON NETFLIX ALSO FEATURED IN BUSTLE • DAN SAVAGE LOVECAST • JEZEBEL • NEW YORK TIMES Find out how mindfulness is the key to cultivating desire, increasing sexual pleasure, and finding joy in intimacy. Studies show that approximately half of all women experience some kind of sexual difficulty at one point in their lives, with lack of interest in sex being by far the most common?and the most distressing. And when sex suffers, so do all other areas of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Better Sex t... + Read More
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Technocreep The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy Paperback Thomas P. Keenan 9781771641227 $22.95 COMPUTERS Sep 13, 2014

?Technology is rapidly moving into our bodies,” writes cyber expert Keenan, ?and this book gives a chilling look ahead into where that road may lead us ? on a one way trip to the total surrender of privacy and the commoditization of intimacy.” Here is the definitive dissection of privacy-eroding and life-invading technologies, coming at you from governments, corporations, and the person next door.Take, for example, ?Girls Around Me”: a Russian-made iPhone App that allowed anyone to scan the immediate vicinity for girls and women who checked in ... + Read More
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The Diabetes Code Cookbook Delicious, Healthy, Low-Carb Recipes to Manage Your Insulin and Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Hardcover Jason Dr. Fung 9781771647915 $36.95 COOKING Nov 16, 2021

The ultimate companion cookbook to The Diabetes Code from the New York Times-bestselling author and pioneer of intermittent fasting, Dr. Jason Fung.Dr. Jason Fung helped thousands of people lose weight with his breakout bestseller The Obesity Code.Next, he helped prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with his groundbreaking book The Diabetes Code.Now, The Diabetes Code Cookbook makes it even easier to follow Dr. Fung’s proven advice for preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes through intermittent fasting and a low carb/high-fat diet. This cookbo... + Read More
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Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia The Essential Guide to Overnight Hiking Trips Paperback Taryn Eyton 9781771646680 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 11, 2021

A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia.Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including:40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offerPacking tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts)Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get themCamp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find waterEnvironmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wildernessThis book feature... + Read More
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When Someone You Know Has Dementia Practical Advice for Families and Caregivers Paperback June Andrews 9781771642156 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 31, 2016

Across the world, almost 50 million people have dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings, or friends. And while many countries are learning to cope with aging populations, dementia is becoming ever more of a challenge for many societies and individuals.Huge numbers of people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel alone. When Someone You Know Has Dementia aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and support for people living with, or ... + Read More
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It Takes Guts How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop) Hardcover Jennifer Dr. Gardy 9781771645010 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 13, 2021

A 2022 Forest of Reading: Yellow Cedar Award Nominee!An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic. It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food ... + Read More
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British Columbia A Natural History of Its Origins, Ecology, and Diversity with a New Look at Climate Change Paperback Richard Cannings 9781771640732 $34.95 TRAVEL May 12, 2015

This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia's stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.’s biodiversity, and fresh information on many other topics, this edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps.Both an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition is a must for anyone who ... + Read More
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Just Cool It! The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan Paperback David Suzuki 9781771642590 $24.95 NATURE Apr 22, 2017

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 solutionsfrom shifting to clean energy to planting trees to reforming agricultural practiceswe can get the world back on track.Just Cool It is David Suzuki at his most passionate. In this book, he offers a comprehensive lo... + Read More
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Best Places to Bird in the Prairies Paperback John Acorn 9781771643269 $24.95 NATURE May 05, 2018

Three local experts reveal their favorite places to watch birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In Best Places to Bird in the Prairies, three of Canada?s top birders reveal their favorite destinations for spotting local birds in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. They highlight thirty-six highly recommended sites, each of which has been expertly selected for the unique species that reside there. With exclusive lists of specialty birds, splendid color photography, and plenty of insider tips for finding and identifying birdlife year... + Read More
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Following the Last Wild Wolves Paperback Ian McAllister 9781553655879 $22.95 NATURE Jul 26, 2011

For twenty years, Ian McAllister has explored the rugged north coast of British Columbia, known as the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the last places on the planet where wolves live in an undisturbed way. This book describes McAllister's experiences over that period following two packs of wolves, one that dominates the extreme outer coastal islands, and another that lives farther inland in the heart of the temperate rainforest.McAllister, along with Chris Darimont and Paul C. Paquet, were the first to document the unique behavior of these animal... + Read More
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Hope Matters Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis Paperback Elin Kelsey 9781771647779 $22.95 SCIENCE Oct 27, 2020

A much-needed, evidence-based argument for hope in a world living through planetary crisis. We are at an inflection point: today, more people than ever before recognize that climate change and biodiversity loss are urgent and existential threats. Yet constant reports of climate doom are fueling an epidemic of eco-anxiety, leaving many of us feeling hopeless and powerless—and hampering our ability to address the very real challenges we face. Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom that has overtaken conversations abo... + Read More
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Walk Like a Man Coming of Age with the Music of Bruce Springsteen Paperback Robert J. Wiersema 9781553658450 $21.95 MUSIC Sep 24, 2011

As he enters his sixties, Bruce Springsteen remains a paragon of all that is cool and right. Born in the U.S.A. still ranks as one of the top-selling albums of all time, and Springsteen the man is an unstoppable force, selling out multi-city arena tours year after year. He's a genuine voice of the people, the bastard child of Woody Guthrie and James Brown, and an elder statesman who has inspired generations of bands, including U2, the Hold Steady, and Arcade Fire. He's won twenty Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and two Golden Globes and is a double h... + Read More
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Best Places to Bird in Ontario Paperback Kenneth Burrell 9781771643641 $24.95 TRAVEL May 07, 2019

An insider’s guide to the best birding in Ontario, featuring thirty highly recommended sites.It’s no secret: Ontario’s rich natural landscape and diverse wildlife provides some of the most exceptional birdwatching Canada has to offer, attracting thousands of bird-lovers each year.In this user-friendly guidebook, local experts Mike and Ken Burrell show us why. Outlining thirty of their personal favorite spots at which to enjoy the province’s birding, they take readers on an avian tour from Point Pelee to Moosonee, Rainy River to Cornwall. Along ... + Read More
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Trauma Farm A Rebel History of Rural Life Paperback Brian Brett 9781553658030 $24.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Apr 01, 2011

Beginning naked in the darkness Brian Brett takes us on a journey through a summer’s day that also tells the story of his affectionately named Trauma Farm?exploring the garden, orchards, fields, the mysteries of live-stock and poultry, and the social intricacies of rural communities.Both a memoir and a natural history of the small mixed farm, this eighteen-year-long day travels forward and backward in time, taking us all the way from Babylon to globalization and demonstrating the importance of both tall tales and rigorous science as Brett conte... + Read More
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Deep Diversity A Compassionate, Scientific Approach to Achieving Racial Justice Hardcover Shakil Choudhury 9781771649018 $32.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Sep 28, 2021

“Shakil is a rare jewel in the work of what it means to heal, repair, and take responsibility...This book is required reading for anyone interested in building a loving, just and diverse world.”—Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, Zen teacher & author of Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake UpRacial justice without shame or blame.Road-tested tools to start making a difference today.In Deep Diversity, award-winning racial justice educator Shakil Choudhury explores the emotionally loaded topic of racism using a compassionate, scientific approach that... + Read More