Tom Thomson stands as the most important artist in Canadian history. A forerunner of the Group of Seven, Thomson crated paintings that shaped the way Canadian view their land. Although he died before
Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix are pioneers in the use of photography in plant illustration. The Botanical Garden I and II, are exciting and thoroughly modern renditions of illustrated botany books. T
Years after being saved from a traffic accident by a homeless man notable for the striking outfits he puts together out of found objects, Charlie sees the man again and gives him a job in his theatric
A foray into the realm of the tiny and elusive hummingbird covers every aspect of this unique creature, from its size and metabolism to its ability to flap its wings 50 to 200 times per second.
Offers growing and propagation tips, discusses the origins of plants and their varieties, covers natural planting associations, provides flowering times, explores sedges and ferns, and mentions garden
Featuring six real x-rays printed on mylar, Jessica's X-Ray is a unique and fun look inside our bodies and the world of x-rays. Written by a professional x-ray technologist who has worked extensively
Featuring six real x-rays printed on mylar, Jessica's X-Ray is a unique and fun look inside our bodies and the world of x-rays. Written by a professional x-ray technologist who has worked extensively
Water falls softly In cold snow crystals Onto the mountaintop... So begins Eileen Cameron's poetic rendering of a canyon's creation. Cameron captures millions of years of geology in 38 thrilling
Covering 120 species of sharks and rays, this illustrated guide contains species-specific entries as well as essays on the history, biology, and ecology of the animals. Four hundred fifty color photo
The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children u
A comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium at home, including a listing of species, fish biology breeding and conservation, all about aquariums, fish nutrition and heal
A comprehensive atlas of the ocean brings together the wealth of material that has been found through deep sea exploration - including many maps that have never been published before.
Praise for the hardcover edition: "Kraulis has compiled a lovely volume whose simplicity and elegance accentuates rather than overshadows this visual introduction to the beauty of Canada." - Photovi
When first published, Herbs was extremely well received and set a new standard of excellence for gardening books. Turid Forsyth's photographs and watercolor illustrations capture all the beauty and de
In a compelling and inspirational collection of stories, seven women share moments from their teen years that shaped and defined their lives, including "Will You Kiss Me?," in which Marnie fights her
In a compelling and inspirational collection of stories, seven women share moments from their teen years that shaped and defined their lives, including "Will You Kiss Me?," in which Marnie fights her
When a terrifying storm cuts off all of the power, Mallory meets the Power Boy, who is responsible for all the power that lives in the sky, and together, they must join forces to harness all of the po
A book of origami animals that offers a wide variety of designs, rated according to skill level. The book includes four pages of basic instruction for techniques and symbols used in the books and fol
A book of origami animals that offers a wide variety of designs, rated according to skill level. The book includes four pages of basic instruction for techniques and symbols used in the books and fol
Log houses inspire fascination across most of North America. They evoke a simpler time - a tradition of independence and self-sufficiency missing in today's high-tech world. But a log house does not h
The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children u
The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children u
The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children u
Each new railway book by writer-photographer Greg McDonnell is cause for celebration in the North American railfan community. Rites of Passage, a look at over three decades of transition and changes a
A parent's guide to helping teens overcome depression, offers guidelines about the type of help you can get, what questions to ask, factors that might create or affect mental health problems, and out
Canoeists are increasingly discovering the deep satisfaction in creating their own equipment rather than adapting to the generic standards of boats and paddles available through retailers. Indeed, int
A complete guide to building a wilderness retreat, from buying land and getting services, through developing plans and construction methods. All aspects of construction are clearly illustrated and va
Forsyth is a senior biodiversity scientist at the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History, and has written several popular science books. Here, while surveying the diversity of sexu
The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children
David Walden has done it again! Following his hilarious analysis of concert-going, How to Stay Awake During Anybody's Second Movement, and his daring foray of fun into serious music of the 20th centur
This unique guide to learning to ride is designed to inspire and instill confidence in young riders, or inexperienced riders of any age. Providing in-depth yet easy-to-understand practical information
The only date in this history of music is in the title. This leaves space for really important considerations such as the effect of the side drum on the Russian Revolution and the influence of the 'Ti
Hablemos, the Spanish language edition of the Talk-About-Books series, feature a simple text and engaging photographs intended to encourage discussion and the development of literacy. Each book is ill
Although most women would agree that taking care of her health is of paramount importance, too few of us actually pay attention to what is happening to our bodies as we grow older. This health diar
The irresistible and irrepressible Mole Sisters! After starting out in a new direction, the Mole Sisters find themselves in the middle of a field of wavy wheat. Back and forth, up and down, the Mol
The irresistible and irrepressible Mole Sisters! The Mole Sisters set out to do nothing at all. But when a busy bee buzzes by, they follow him and end up in a lovely meadow of flowers. The Mole Sis
Known internationally as "the Bible of canoe building," Canoecraft is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The best-selling how-to guide has been completely revised and expanded, and master can
