“The constantly changing forms and patterns of the masses of light and the flow of colors bewilder the eye, forcing it to change focus again and again, encouraging the mind to wander, stimulating the
Pluck is a series of poems taking on issues of sexuality, female vulnerability and parenthood with delicacy and intent. In turn, Rosnau employs words that give way to feelings of both solid surety and
Poetry. African Studies. In BEFORE THE PALM COULD BLOOM, Patricia Jabbeh Wesley writes poems of the Liberian civil war and of the devastation it has wrought. And In poems ofvillage life and customs, t
Journey to the past and visit over 100 northern Minnesota lost towns. Read what created them, how they grew and prospered, why they died, where they are located, and what you’ll see there today. Learn
Poetry. Winner of the 2010 New Issues Poetry Prize, Selected by Linda Gregerson. "The way memory and grief and love compose the stories that enable us to go on living. The toxic mix of innocence and i
Bill White (1905–2001) was an itinerant ranch hand and trapper, a member of the RCMP and an Arctic traveller, but he was best known for his work as the head of the Vancouver Labour Council and preside
A basic overview of the Boston Red Sox, including their history and legendary players, also introduces baseball terminology, equipment, and game rules.
A guide to hunting the elusive morel mushroom offers identification tips, advice on clothing and backpacking equipment for hunting, growing locations, and recipes.
Uses the metaphor of a bucket filled with good feelings to show how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.
Untranslatable elegantly teases from the background of global human experience a persistent cross-cultural desire to describe accurately, with dignity, beauty, and subtle humor, all the varieties and
In this book, Dianne Whelan, Canadian filmmaker, photographer, author, and multimedia artist, returns to Mt. Everest to document her personal experience and the experiences of other climbers. Through
Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills in reading, mathematics, penmanship, writing, and grammar. Each book provides activities that are great fo
Poetry. "Andrew Allport's debut collection is a stunning and often heart-breaking accomplishment. From the wrenching series of elegies for his father to the more abstract and philosophical meditations
Norval Morrisseau's revered work has been honoured, copied and recognized throughout the art world and beyond. Less widely known but equally captivating is the artist's personal life story, which poet
Publishing sensation and popular Global TV personality Mike McCardell returns with a new collection of hilarious, heartwarming and honest stories. These are stories of the defender of a handicapped pa
Our unique series of 101 board books now covers the major cities of the United States. Parents and grandparents will love sharing their memories and pride with the next generation!
A fun team board book teaching young fans about the game of baseball and their favorite team. Great for fans of all generations to share with their children and grandchildren.
"Recommended... 3 stars out of 4."-Stephanie Yamniuk, "CM Magazine." Since its publication in 1993, thousands of children have enjoyed the whimsical text and illustrations of "The Ferryboat Ride" and
Another issue of British Columbia's favorite anthology has arrived, and like its predecessors, Raincoast Chronicles 12 features the variety and style that has made the series a BC publishing phenomeno
Tom Wayman has earned an international reputation as a work poet, anthologist and essayist. This new collection of 64 poems deals with blue-collar working conditions, labour strikes and unemployment,
Readers who enjoy history, intrigue, and a fine sea tale will relish this latest work by Gough. Intimately familiar with the region's complex waterways (Gough lives in Victoria, British Columbia) and
As the Los Angeles Leopards and Portland Pioneers go through the football season, sportswriter Mel Hubert looks into the questionable tactics of the Leopards' coach, Randy Dolbermeier, and his role in
In this jarring collection, Adam Pottle cracks open the world of disability, illuminating it with an idiom that is both unsettling and exhilarating. His subjects are gritty and multifarious: amputee s
Tiny, island-dotted Belize, perched on the Caribbean, south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, is a fascinating blend of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, English, East Indian, Mennonite, Lebanese and Ch
This heartwarming book encourages positive behavior by using the concept of an invisible bucket to show children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love by "filling bu
Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch award for innovative poetry, The things I heard about you is an exploration of precision and the unspoken, executing a process whereby vignettes and scenes bre
Throughout the world, food provides the essence of connection to traditions, culture, family and community. It offers comfort in times of trial, sustenance in lean times and richness in times of celeb
Tales of A Tenacious Housesitter. Meggie has taken on a housesitting gig against everyone's advice and finds a dead body. She is quickly wrapped up in the mystery of whodunit and why.
As dementia transported her mother into a world devoid of memory, language, and ability, the author shed denial and began a ceaseless struggle for the only “treatment” that her mother needed: compassi
Poetry. "By brave and honest recognition, coupled with a deft ability to glide between realms of perception tripped open by memory and emotion, Maxine Scates reconstructs a life undone by the brokenne
In his third collection of essays, veteran journalist Stephen Hume demonstrates yet again that his understanding of British Columbia - and beyond - runs as deep as Hecate Strait and as far-reaching as
Radical Innocence is an "invitation to reverie," a collection of poems that is at once suffused with marvels and a brilliant historical and cultural critique of our society's development. In this ambi
A beautifully illustrated book for children ages 6 and up relating the classic northwest coast myth telling how Raven, the trickster, freed the moon from the old fisherwoman's cedar chest and carried
Pack your bags and come along as we journey to over 125 lost towns in Southern Minnesota. Read how the Civil War, changes in transportation, county seat disputes and other historical happenings change
Pack your bags and come along as we journey to over 125 lost towns in Southern Minnesota. Read how the Civil War, changes in transportation, county seat disputes and other historical happenings change
The focus in Whitewatercooks with Passion is on fresh recipes that range from innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes to sumptuously rich and extravagant ones that will inspire a passion for food in ev
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
