Through Michael's eyes he could see the familiar world reflected as a fantastic, often hilariously distorted place, and fortunately he had the time and sensitivity to capture the magic of these childh
With new hikes and up-to-date information, this user-friendly and informative guide is the essential companion to exploring the diverse network of BC’s Gulf Islands.Nestled in the Strait of Georgia be
The most detailed collection of North Shore hiking trails is now more comprehensive than ever!From Horseshoe Bay and Lighthouse Park to the Baden-Powell Trail and Goldie Lake, discover the rugged beau
Like his attempts to swim over the dark water of the river that lies between him and the object of his affections, twelve-year-old Dougaldo Montmigny struggles against oppression, homophobia and racis
British Columbia is known for the colourful pioneers who helped build and shape the character of this weird but wonderful province. And few were as colourful as Portuguese Joe Silvey - a saloon keeper
It began in childhood, when Bruce was a little distant, and progressed into adolescence when Bruce was withdrawn and aggressive but it wasn't until he attempted suicide that the rot of Bruce's behavio
Gerry St. Germain's story begins in "Petit Canada" on the shores of the Assiniboine, growing up with his two younger sisters, his mother and his father--a shy Metis trapper and construction worker who
The name Farrell is synonymous with quality boats to those in the know up and down the British Columbia coast. Working in and around Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast, Barrie's father, Allen Farrel
Keith, a nurse, and Muriel, a midwife, were barely into their twenties and fresh from England when they arrived 1,700 miles north of Edmonton, eager to put their brand new skills to work. Their clien
Now Back in Print!"I Married the Klondike is a Canadian classic that has been anthologized, serialized and televised and in her twilight years it brought to my mother a modicum of fame, which she tho
In these magical tales of the Celts, Cameron does for old world mythology what she has done for new world myths in her best-selling Daughters of Copper Woman and Dzelarhons. Cameron adds wit and commo
Grandma finds the perfect spot for her home on the shore of a lake. As her family gets bigger, the house grows too--and eventually becomes a castle! Bursting with toys, bunk beds, bedrooms and pies, t
In the title poem of this extraordinary first book, Sally Ito remembers her childhood in Alberta, when she set frogs in the rain barrel and watched them swim like stars in a "pool of still and nether
In As Though The Gods Love Us, Goh brings a lifetime of love, despair and passion to his work with the skill of a master craftsman. Amidst some of the world's most exotic locales, he uses graceful and
A must for biologists, resource assessment workers, forestry workers, salmon enhancement groups, naturalists, fisheries students and members of the public interested in fisheries projects.
Understanding Bolivia is an essential guidebook to adventure travelers for this unusual destination, and armchair readers as well. Bolivias political struggles lost the nation its Pacific seacoast, a
A masterful new collection by Griffin Poetry Prize finalist Russell Thornton.The poems in The Broken Face explore a sacramental, imaginative vision within contexts of crime, perception, memory and lov
This newly revised and expanded edition contains more than 500 of the most common marine species, fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, ma
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, lea
The southern Gulf Islands between Nanaimo and Victoria are among British Columbia's greatest scenic treasures, projecting an appeal so powerful as to make nesomanes (island lovers) of the most unroman
Whales, although among our most important and interesting animals, have been little studied until recently. Almost a third of about seventy living cetacean species have been recorded in North American
The newest addition to the First West Coast Book series, perfect for the littlest readers.Following on the success of their bestselling board book Hello Humpback!, the celebrated and award-winning aut
Sometimes called the most colourful creatures on earth,nudibranchs are a type of shell-less marine snail that capture the attention of scuba divers, snorkelers and tidepool-gazers with their bizarre,
The California coast is one of the world's richest, most diverse habitats for intertidal marine life. It is also the site of one the world's greatest population concentrations and tourist destination
From the bustling urban marinas of Vancouver's False Creek to the warm and secluded waters off Musket Island Marine Park, the authors describe their favorite places to visit. Illustrated with unforge
This is a visual field guide identifying some 250 species of fish found along the coasts of North America's Pacific Northwest. Organized by family and then species, entries include information on spec
In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran published one of the most beloved and enduring of all BC books, "British Columbia Coast Names." Harbour Publishing celebrates the hundredth anniversary of tha
Shortlisted for 2006 George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in B.C. Writing and PublishingIn this remarkable book, author Dennis Brown reviews the history of the West Coast salmon resource with such c
Until now, surprisingly little information has been available to those who want to paddle Vancouver Island's many waterways. Enter Gary Backlund and Paul Grey. Building on the success of their first b
One powerful taboo that still remains in our literature today is the taboo against discussing our most central daily experience: working for a living.Poet and editor Tom Wayman believes that with the
This definitive month-by-month guide brings gardeners into the delicious world of edible landscaping and helps take a load off the planet as we achieve greater food security. Full of illustrative colo
At the north end of British Columbias great inland sea is a scatter of islands known as the Discovery Islands. Read, Cortes, Sonora, Maurelle, Hardwicke, Stuart, Redonda and Thurlow Islands are now s
It was December 1955 and the storm-beset rescue of the disabled freighter Makedonia by the Victoria salvage tug Sudbury made headlines around the seafaring world. Year after year the drama was repeat
Ghost towns looming silently out of the fog, villages torn apart by storms, forest fires fought with "flying boats" as big as jetliners, the Chilcotin War, grizzlies and sasquatches, life in
The book on the architect. Time magazine (US) has described Canada's Erickson as a superstar in his field. Iglauer, in her best New Yorker tradition, provides a biographical portrait and a complete su
Raincoast Chronicles, Spilsbury's Coast, The Accidental Airline, A Hard Man to Beat, The Men There Were Then. . . and now another one to top off the list. Writing in the Rain features the same fascina
With gorgeous full-colour photos arranged in an easy-to-use colour coded chart for quick identification, the pocket-sized format is perfect for taking along on walks and hikes through both the Pacific
Go Leaving Strange - the latest collection from award-winning poet Patrick Lane - is filled with poems that explore the darker side of human consciousness and desire. A man kills his own six-year-old
