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Vancouver Book of Everything Everything You Wanted to Know About Vancouver and Were Going to Ask Anyway
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$14.95From “Gassy” Jack Deighton and the Klondike Gold Rush to the Chinese Head Tax to Japanese Internment, the Strathcona Protest, Vancouver Canucks and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games to profiles of the original ‘Dominic Da Vinci,’ Larry Campbell, famed author Douglas Coupland, and environmentalist David Suzuki, no book is more comprehensive than the Vancouver Book of Everything. No book is more fun. Well-known Vancouverites weigh in on every aspect of their beloved city. Historian Chuck Davis gives us his top five events that shaped its history; author Jen Sookfong Lee gives us her top five best things about living in Vancouver; Vancouver Sun restaurant critic Mia Stainsby gives us the city’s top five cheap eats and Global TV’s meteorologist, Mark Madryga, offers up his top five Vancouver weather events. From the city’s First People and infamous weather to its slang, heinous crimes, and the ubiquitous Japa dog, it’s all here. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there is no better resource about the city of Vancouver. If you love Vancouver – and who doesn’t – you’ll love the Vancouver Book of Everything.
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You Might Be From New Brunswick If …
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95You Might Be From New Brunswick If . . . is a delightful illustrated romp through the Picture Province. Native son and one of the best cartoonists in the country, Michael de Adder delivers his unique take on his home province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As de Adder proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
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Beaches of Lunenburg Queens
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$9.95With almost 8,000 kilometers of shoreline, Nova Scotia has been described as one long beach. With a population of under one million, it is still possible here to have your own secret beach all to yourself. From water temperatures and maps, this is the beach book every visitor and Nova Scotian MUST have.
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You Might Be From Manitoba If…
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95You Might Be From Manitoba If . . . is a delightful, illustrated romp through the land of 100,000 lakes. As the cartoonist for the Winnipeg Free Press for 30 years, Dale Cummings delivers his unique take on his home province, tickling the funny bone on every page. As Cummings proves, this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh.
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Day Trips from Halifax
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95A densely packed guide to Nova Scotia’s most raucous adventures, inspiring landscapes, and amazing history, this book ensures that visitors to and residents of the region never have a boring weekend again. From tidal-bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River or strolling among lions at the Oaklawn Zoo to searching for ancient fossils on Joggins Beach, Day Trips from Halifax is filled with all you need to know about hidden beaches, unexpected hiking trails and much, much more.
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Vancouver Island Imagine
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$19.95A visual guide to the scenic wonders and vibrant inhabitants of Vancouver Island, this stunning book of photography captures the diversity and beauty of the island and the cluster of smaller islands that surround it. A treasured keepsake for lovers of photography and geography, this collection brings Canada’s west coast islands to life.
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You Might Be From Saskatchewan If… (Vol 2)
Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.$12.95A delightful romp through one of Canada’s most beloved provinces, this second, even funnier volume of geographical quips, barbs, and jokes takes an intimate look at what it’s like to be from Saskatchewan. Perfect for visitors or longtime residents, this joke book is sure to bring laughs to any reader familiar with the Land of the Living Sky.
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Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast – Folding Guide
Publisher: Earth, Sky + Water$11.95This FoldingGuide™ includes 35 marine mammals commonly seen on the Pacific Northwest coast from Oregon up through British Columbia. Includes Baleen, Sperm, and Beaked whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, otters and more.
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Images of the Keji Country
Publisher: SSP Publications$24.95Artist Don Pentz’s watercolours illuminate the pristine beauty of this beautiful National Park and pay homage to the Mi’kmaq’s sacred territory.
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A Calf for Olive
Publisher: Chocolate River Publishing$10.95Olive is devastated when she overhears a kid at school making fun of her for wanting to raise a calf for the 4-H calf competition. They think she can’t possibly do it because she has cerebral palsy. But, with the love and support from her family and friends, Olive develops a strong bond with a Jersey calf and draws on her problem-solving skills to get her calf ready for the fall competition.
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Disaster at the Highland Games
Artist: Nathasha PilottePublisher: Chocolate River Publishing$15.95Kate doesn’t think she needs to practice her Highland dancing to get ready for the Highland Games. Practicing at home isn’t as much fun as dancing in class. She’s good enough already, and everything will be fine. Or will it?
This high-energy picture book by author and Highland dance teacher Riel Nason showcases Highland dancing and the Highland Games culture and is brought to life by the whimsical illustrations of Nathasha Pilotte.
