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Publishers represented in this catalogue Name ISBN Prefix Annick Press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-55037, 978-1-55451 Boston Mills Press . . . 978-1-55046, 978-0-919783, 978-0-919822 Cottage Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-9696922 Firefly Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-55209, 978-1-55297,

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A Secret World Beneath the Waves Dr. Richard Kirby “Beasts that look as if they come from a science-fiction movie.”

— the times (UK) Beneath the waves lies a hidden microcosm of life: the world of plankton. These microscopic algae and the tiny animals that eat them float freely in the sunlit surface of the sea, where they underpin the whole marine food chain, provide the world with oxygen and play an essential role in the global carbon cycle. Richard Kirby’s highmagnification photographs and informative text bring out the beauty and variety of forms in the plankton, and they explain how global change and rising sea temperatures are affecting this complex world with ramifications for the ecology of our entire planet.

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Dr. richard kirby is a molecular geneticist who has worked at the Hopkins Marine Station in California and the Belle W. Baruch Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences in South Carolina. He currently holds a Royal Society Research Fellowship at the University of Plymouth in the UK.

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Cover image: Rhodochrosite from Catamarca, Argentina (dimensions: 8 × 8 × 0.5 cm).

From Gems & Minerals by Kimberley Tait (see page 15).

Photograph: Miguel Hortiguela LPPO © Royal Ontario Museum, 2008, all rights reserved.

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THe GrOUP OF seVen and TOM THOMsOn David P. Silcox “Silcox [is] a wonderfully lucid stylist . . . this definitive volume presents 400 supreme color reproductions . . . covering the entire spectrum of the proficient and prolific group’s magnificent output . . . every painting is vibrantly, radiantly, and gloriously alive: a veritable hymn to life.” — Booklist At a critical time in Canada’s history, the Group of Seven revolutionized the country’s appreciation of itself by celebrating Canada as a wild and beautiful land. These paintings of the wilderness evoke the same response in viewers today as they did when first exhibited.

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Now in paperback, The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson is even more affordable than the celebrated original hardcover edition. This award-winning bestseller includes many never-before reproduced paintings and presents the most complete and extensive collection of these artists’ works ever published. The 400 paintings and drawings reveal the remarkable genius of all 10 painters who, at some point, were part of the movement. Tom Thomson, who died before the Group was established, was always present in the public mind.

Included are works by: • • • • • • • • • • •

Frank Carmichael Frank Johnston A.J. Casson Arthur Lismer Le Moine FitzGerald J.E.H. MacDonald Lawren Harris Tom Thomson Edwin Holgate F.H. Varley A.Y. Jackson.

The artwork is organized by the various regions of Canada, with additional sections on the war years and still-life paintings.

Introductory essays provide a context for a greater understanding and appreciation of Canada’s most celebrated artists. david P. silcox, managing director of Sotheby’s Canada, is an art historian, a cultural administrator and a senior fellow at Massey College. He is also widely recognized for his writings on the artists David Milne, Christopher Pratt and Jack Bush.

Of related interest: A fine line

scott Mckowen 978-1-55407-451-8 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $49.95

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“This collection showcases the career of Mckowen, a scratchboard artist who designs theater posters and illustrates for books and magazines.

Discussing his creative process and the influences behind some of his most successful images in straightforward language, Mckowen explains how he tailors his theater posters to each director’s individual vision. . . . [i]mages, also included, manage to capture the depth and scope of epic stories in a single, precise, stunning image.” — Publishers Weekly

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THe OsCars® reVIsITed What Should Have Won, Who Was Snubbed and Why

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The renowned film critic takes on the industry’s most coveted award.

On Thomson’s The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, 5th Ed. (2010): “Select a title or talent at random and you’ll see how erudite, generous, cheeky, elegant and fascinating Thomson’s writing is.”

—The new York Post “For as long as there are films worth writing about, Thomson’s opinions will remain worth reading.” —The Telegraph In The Oscars® Revisited prolific film critic David Thomson takes a clear-eyed, year-by-year review of the Academy Awards®, from their inception in 1929 through to 2010. Like any good critic, Thomson has opinions, and here he asserts why the Academy “got it wrong” every year and why they will likely get it wrong again. firEfly books 978-1-55407-926-1 plastic-laminated hardcover $40.00 ctn qty: octobEr

224 pages 9 × 11 300 black-and-white and color photographs, index

The book is organized chronologically by Academy year. Thomson gives an entertaining overview of the relevant year in movies, setting the scene for the Academy’s decisions and his opinion on why they missed the mark. He describes how personalities and power influenced decisions and how circumstances like the Second World War and McCarthyism affected votes. He bemoans the controversies that dog the Academy Awards®, such as backroom machinations and vote-buying advertising, and poses one question that discredits the Academy: Why is it acceptable to give a “sympathy” award for an undeserving effort?

David Thomson does not skirt controversy and pulls no punches. His encyclopedic knowledge of film has earned him the respect of his colleagues and his readers. Devoted fans of the cinema, industry types, film critics and anyone who enjoys the movies will find The Oscars® Revisited a compelling, thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining read. david Thomson is a UK-born film critic and historian living in San Francisco. He is the author of more than 20 books, including The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, lauded as one of the best reference works on the cinema. He taught film studies at Dartmouth College and is a regular contributor to The New York Times, Film Comment, The New Republic, Movieline and Salon. He has served on the selection committee for the New York Film Festival and scripted an awardwinning documentary, The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind.

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The Most Exciting Voyages of Discovery — From the African Expeditions to the Lunar Landing Andrea De Porti Praise for the hardcover edition: ★ “The 53 stories here, De Porti writes, have been selected for their historical and scientific importance and also for their ‘sheer fascination.’ . . . Readers will be fascinated by these journeys.”

— Booklist (starred review) “Imaginatively designed book . . . richly illustrated with historic photographs, maps and pages that fold out into poster-sized formats.” — Usa Today firEfly books

174 pages 8×8 978-1-55407-922-3 26 gatefolds, hundreds plastic-laminated of full-color and sepia hardcover, shrinkwrapped photographs, maps, $29.95 timeline, bibliography, ctn qty: index of names and places sEptEmbEr Previous hardcover edition: 978-1-55407-101-2

One of the most exciting periods of exploration coincided with the invention of photography. As a result, the most important expeditions over the last 160 years were captured and preserved by incredibly dramatic images. Explorers gathers together hundreds of these rare archival photographs plus maps, prints and drawings reproduced on stunning gatefolds.

Text includes a short biography of each explorer, the extraordinary stories of their expeditions and passages from their personal journals.

In all, 53 stories are featured. Many are familiar and others less known but deserving of wider recognition. Several women also receive just due for their unequaled bravery and fortitude.

Some of the explorers featured are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

David Livingstone and the “missionary road” Henry Stanley, looking for Livingstone Isabella Bird Bishop in China Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica Timothy O’Sullivan recording the Wild West Roald Amundsen, the Northwest Passage and the South Pole Gertrude Bell in Iraq Maria Reiche in Peru Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft across the Pacific Freya Stark, a solitary female explorer of the Middle East Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky, mapmaker to the czar Edmund Hillary atop Mount Everest Challenger exploring deep space Alexandra David-Néel in the heart of Tibet.

Those interested in history and exploration will find Explorers an engaging addition to their library. andrea de Porti was born in Italy and has a background in academic science instruction. He has been an editor of the science magazine Coelum and has collaborated as a writer and editor for Charta magazine.

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HeMInGWaY A Life in Pictures

Boris Vejdovsky with Mariel Hemingway A loving homage to one of America’s greatest writers.

July 2, 2011, marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic death of Ernest Hemingway. The year will also see the release of two documentaries about the famed writer.

In this first-ever tribute to her grandfather, Mariel opens the family album to reveal all aspects of the man. More than 350 carefully selected photographs show a childhood filled with harbingers of the future — the five-year-old fishing, the 16-year-old writing, the wounded soldier, the young groom — and an adult life of success and failure — journalist, serial husband, prize-winning author, big-game hunter, “Papa” Hemingway, foul-mouthed drinker, self-idealized hero.

A compelling 40,000-word narrative gives chronological details and adds fascinating context to the photos. What influenced Hemingway’s writing? Who were the important figures in his life? Why was he compelled to write? Was he as confident as he presented himself to be? firEfly books 978-1-55407-946-9 plastic-laminated hardcover $40.00 ctn qty:

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Hemingway: A Life in Pictures surveys the touchstones of a celebrated life to reveal the character, dreams and disappointments of one of America’s greatest writers.

Mariel Hemingway is an author and actress best known for her role in Woody Allen’s 1979 film Manhattan. She grew up in Ketchum, Idaho, where her paternal grandfather spent a great deal of time as a sportsman and writer and where he is buried.

Boris Vejdovsky is an associate professor at the University of Lausanne, where he teaches courses in American literature and culture. He has been a member of the Hemingway Society since 2004 and organized an international conference about the figure of “Papa Hemingway” in July 2010, which gathered 250 writers and enthusiasts.

Of related interest: the prizefighter and the playwright

Gene Tunney and Bernard Shaw Jay r. Tunney; introduction by Christopher Newton 978-1-55407-641-3 hardcover with jacket $35.00

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arTs & CraFTs OF THe naTIVe aMerICan TrIBes Michael G. Johnson and Bill Yenne Praise for the companion title Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America by Michael Johnson: “This substantial reference remains one of the most elaborately illustrated books on Native Americans now in print. . . . Highly recommended for North American historical and ethnographical collections.” — library Journal Arts & Crafts of the Native American Tribes is an authoritative illustrated reference that has been carefully created to be a companion to Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America, not a competitive title. It examines in detail how Native American culture evolved and considers the regional similarities and differences of the arts and crafts created by tribes across the continent. Contemporary and modern photographs, fine line illustrations and step-by-step reconstructions (including a Plains Indian warrior dress with headdress, war bonnet, shirt and leggings) show the techniques of manufacture and display the skill and artistry of the crafters.

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The book opens with concise coverage of the main cultural areas of North America and a survey of styles by region and over time. A major section on the living structures — huts, tipis, igloos, etc. — is followed by an analysis of individual crafts. These include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Baskets — plaiting, twining, coiling Bone, antler and horn — implements, tools, pins, fishhooks Decorative arts — beadwork, porcupine quillwork Featherwork — bonnets and headdresses Metalwork — copper, silver, iron, gold Pottery Shellwork Skinwork — rawhide, leather, furs Stonework — arrowheads, pipes, art Textiles — spinning, weaving Woodwork — totems, figures, masks, utensils, working with bark.

Arts & Crafts of the Native American Tribes is destined to be a primary reference used by ethnographers, historians and collectors for years to come. It is essential for any library serving academic patrons.

Michael G. Johnson has published a number of books, including Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America, the second edition of which won the Denali Press Award. He is a former associate editor of Pow-Wow Trails and American Indian Crafts and Culture, a contributing editor to Whispering Winds magazine and an advisor to Indian Artifact magazine.

By the same author: encyclopedia of native tribes of north America Michael Johnson illustrated by richard Hook 978-1-55407-307-8 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $49.95

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Bill Yenne is the author of over three dozen books on historical topics, including The Encyclopedia of North American Indian Tribes and Sitting Bull, which was number 14 on Amazon’s 100 Best Books of 2008.

He has appeared on the National Geographic Channel and served as a consultant for the History Channel’s Command Decision program covering the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

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3rd EDITION, NOW IN PAPERBACK

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The Mirror on the Universe Robin Kerrod and Carole Stott Foreword by David S. Leckrone The latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope’s recent discoveries and fascinating updates.

In its 20 years of viewing the heavens, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has traveled 2.8 billion miles, made more than 930,000 observations and snapped over 570,000 images of 30,000 celestial objects. It has forever changed how we view the universe and our place in it.

This third edition of Hubble picks up the journey where the last edition left off. It includes a fascinating discussion on how the latest discoveries are revising scientific understanding of the universe, such as:

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• The first direct observation of an “exiled” star. For every 100 million stars in the galaxy there is perhaps one hypervelocity star.

• A long-exposure image that captured the faint details of spiral galaxy NGC 4911 within the Coma Cluster of galaxies, which is 320 million light-years from Earth.

• A composite “mash-up” image of two colliding galaxies located about 62 million light-years from Earth, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope along with the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope.

Since the 2007 edition of Hubble, the Hubble Space Telescope has clocked millions more miles and taken thousands more images.

This new edition describes how, like the Hubble Space Telescope’s missions, our view of the universe is a constantly evolving journey. robin Kerrod was a fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the British Interplanetary Society. His numerous books include The Sky at Night and History of NASA. Formerly a professional astronomer, Carole stott is now a full-time space science writer. She is the author of more than 20 books.

Of related interest: updated third edition, Revised & expanded

the backyard Astronomer’s guide Terence Dickinson and alan Dyer 978-1-55407-344-3 plastic-laminated hardcover $49.95

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a HIsTOrY OF earTH In 100 GrOUndBreaKInG dIsCOVerIes Douglas Palmer An illustrated survey of 100 key events in Earth’s dramatic history.

A History of Earth in 100 Groundbreaking Discoveries is a fascinating account of the discoveries that reveal why Earth is the one planet in our solar system that can support life. It surveys 100 key events in the evolutionary history of our planet, from its origins and geological formation 4.5 billion years ago to the astonishing diversity of flora and fauna in the present day.

More than 200 computer-generated images, photographs and illustrations highlight concise text that describes critical developments and junctures in Earth’s evolution. The book covers:

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• The material world, including rocks, mud, desert, crystals, water, clouds, ice and gases • Earth’s engine — the core and magnetic field, fault zones, mountains and volcanoes • Earth’s changing face, including marine rocks, iron formations, glacial deposits and coal deposits • The earliest life forms, simple and complex plants, domesticated plants and animals, 3.2 billion-year-old spores, sexual reproduction and the first true land plant • How life evolves, including rapid development in mammals, insects and plants and the emergence of humans • Computer simulations of future tectonic plate positions and changing sea levels • The scientists who developed theories of change from observations, exploration and tests.

A History of Earth in 100 Groundbreaking Discoveries is a journey back through the life of our planet, and it also explores what the future may hold. The book will be of interest to general readers as well as those interested in earth sciences, evolution and botany. douglas Palmer is a science writer and lecturer on earth sciences for the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. His most recent books include The Complete Earth and Seven Million Years.

Of related interest: the Complete guide to prehistoric life

Tim Haines and Paul Chambers 978-1-55407-181-4 paperback $24.95

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sCIenCe In 100 KeY BreaKTHrOUGHs Paul Parsons An illustrated survey of the 100 key discoveries of science across several millennia.

In 100 bite-size sections, Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs encapsulates the history of Western science, from astronomy and physics to geology, biology and psychology — and everything in between. Starting with the origins of counting more than 35,000 years ago, the book tells the rich and fascinating story of inspired inventions and how gradual progress and inspired leaps of imagination advanced science.

More than 200 computer-generated images, photographs and illustrations highlight concise text that describes 100 critical junctures in scientific progress. Some of these are:

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416 pages 7¼ × 9¾ 200 color illustrations, index

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The circumference of Earth Algebra Newton’s Principle Pi Germ theory X-rays Viruses

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Chaos theory Relativity Brownian motion Wave/particle duality The computer The double helix The human genome.

Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs is proof of our desire to understand the world around us and our determination to find the answers.

Paul Parsons is a regular contributor to Nature, New Scientist and the Telegraph. He frequently appears on BBC radio and television.

His book The Science of Doctor Who was long-listed for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He is the author of Science 1001: Absolutely Everything That Matters About Science in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations.

By the same author: science 1001

978-1-55407-718-2 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $24.95 “a dictionary of science with the accessibility and sense of fun that you get from a piece of popular science.” — Booklist

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50 Years of Exploration from Luna 1 to New Horizons Philippe Séguéla Foreword by James Oberg The first complete, up-to-date history of space probe exploration.

In just 50 years, space exploration has advanced from the Luna 1, the first artificial object to overcome Earth’s gravitational field, to the New Horizons Mission, which will reach Pluto in 2015. Progress has been spectacular, and it bodes well for the remarkable achievements to come.

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376 pages 8¾ × 10¾ full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, appendixes, indexes

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Space Probes is the first complete and fully illustrated history of the international space exploration program. Thoroughly up to date, it is organized by destination and includes every space probe launched by all countries active in space exploration — the United States, the USSR/Russia, the European Union, Japan, China and India. Each probe is described as to its objective, its technology, the hurdles overcome, the successes and failures of the mission, the information gained and the lessons learned. Fascinating photographs and technical drawings give an inside view of each mission, and special features focus on key engineers and physicists and the fruits of their research.

After a section on the history of astronomy, Space Probes covers missions to: • • • • • • • • •

The moon, the first objective Venus, our sister planet Mars, the red planet Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the giant planets Mercury The sun Comets Asteroids and the dwarf planets Future missions.

The book also includes sections on the Apollo Space Program, the USSR-USA space race and a cross-referenced chronological index of all the probes.

Engaging and accessible, Space Probes is a comprehensive and expertly researched encyclopedia of humanity’s space explorations, an adventure that has not finished astonishing us.

Philippe séguéla is a professor of neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He has been passionate about space exploration for more than 30 years.

Of related interest: the History of Astronomy Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest Foreword by arthur C. Clarke 978-1-55407-537-9 paperback $29.95

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James Oberg, the NBC News space consultant, is a well-known interpreter of space exploration. He spent 22 years as a NASA space engineer and has written 10 books and more than a thousand articles about space flight.

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deeP-sKY WOnders A Tour of the Universe Sue French A new collection from sky & Telescope’s popular columnist.

Sue French’s elegant, informative monthly columns in Sky & Telescope magazine have won this astronomy writer a passionate following among astronomy enthusiasts. In 2005, French published 60 of these columns in Celestial Sampler, a book that garnered rave reviews and earned bestseller sales.

Deep-Sky Wonders is a welcome expansion of that winning format.

A new collection of the best of French’s “Deep-Sky Wonders” columns, the book is organized by season and subdivided into months, offering readers a total of 100 in-depth tours of the deep sky with enduring relevance.

The book includes:

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• Full-color photographs and detailed sketches of each tour • Descriptions of double and variable stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and exotics • Historical and scientific background of particular interest • A tabular listing of the deep-sky sights • Color charts showing the position of each target in the night sky • An index to all of the deep-sky objects covered.

Deep-Sky Wonders also features a variety of challenging objects that encourage observers to test the limits of their equipment and skills. Fragments of poetry and prose enliven the text, while each tour illuminates little-known seasonal wonders that lie off the beaten path. From a January journey down the celestial river Eridanus to an autumnal visit to the den of Vulpecula, the Little Fox, French brings the wonders of the sky to life.

Suitable for beginning and intermediate small-scope astronomers as well as large-scope viewers and astrophotographers, this book will be greeted enthusiastically by all Sky & Telescope readers, especially French’s many fans. It is also an outstanding introduction to deepsky viewing for novice observers. sue French has been an avid deep-sky observer for 32 years and has worked as a planetarium educator for 18 years. She sets up her telescope in her backyard near Schenectady, New York, but travels regularly to enjoy the deep sky from different vantage points.

Of related interest: fourth edition, Revised & expanded

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Terence Dickinson 978-1-55407-147-0 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover $35.00

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300 asTrOnOMICal OBJeCTs A Visual Reference to the Universe Jamie Wilkins and Robert Dunn Praise for the hardcover edition: BEST BOOKS 2007, JUNIOR HIGH AND YOUNG ADULTS, ASTRONOMY

“Simply put, this book is a real gem.”

— science Books and Films “A glorious vision of the universe.”

— american reference Books annual 300 Astronomical Objects is a handy and comprehensive reference to the most interesting celestial objects. It takes readers on a photographic tour through the galaxy, from its solar core to its outer limits, stopping to view all the highlights and give the very latest data about the universe.

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264 pages 9 × 11 more than 300 color illustrations and photographs, sidebars, index

Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55407-175-3

Convenient sidebars with each entry provide up-to-date facts and figures on every object, including mass, magnitude, density, radius, rotation period, and surface and core temperatures. An annotated cross-section of the object enhances this information, and a full-color photograph brings the object to life.

Additional spreads bring together and explain related objects and phenomena. For example, the corresponding pages for the sun include solar power, sunspots and solar flares. Others examples include: • • • • •

Mercury and its surface The asteroid belt and 433 Eros Jupiter and its moons, including Io, Europa and Callista Uranus and its rings and moons, including Ariel and Titania Outer belts and comets, such as Halley’s comet, and the Deep Impact mission • Space telescopes, including the International Space Station.

300 Astronomical Objects is a beautiful and handy reference for the amateur astronomer.

Jamie Wilkins has a degree in astrophysics from Cambridge University. robert dunn has a degree in natural sciences, specializing in physics, from Cambridge University, where he is a researcher at the Institute of Astronomy.

Of related interest: new edition with updated Content

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978-1-55407-778-6 laminated plastic planisphere and instruction guide in a protective plastic envelope $19.95

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Fire in the Sky Dan Bortolotti Featuring photographs by Yuichi Takasaka A celebration of nature’s spectacular light shows, and a visual feast documenting the kaleidoscopic colors that decorate the sky.

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144 pages 10 × 10 more than 80 color images, bibliography, index

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For millennia, humans have been fascinated with the ghostly green and red curtains of light that shimmer across the heavens on dark, clear nights. Ancient peoples saw these displays as souls of the dead, the torches of the spirits and as harbingers of war. Barely 100 years ago, scientists finally learned that an aurora is created when the Earth’s magnetic field is bombarded with charged particles from the sun. When the charged particles collide with oxygen in the atmosphere, auroras with yellows, greens and reds appear. Collisions with nitrogen result in bluish colors. However, our understanding of the physics behind auroras has not detracted from their wonder.

Auroras is filled with 80 photographs of one of nature’s greatest spectacles, complete with captions that reflect on the folklore, science and beauty of the northern lights. The book poses and answers the many scientific questions about auroras: • • • •

Why are auroras usually seen only at high latitudes?

How do scientists study them?

What causes the different colors?

Why are massive auroras often followed by blackouts and computer system crashes?

Auroras is where cutting-edge science meets the stuff of dreams. dan Bortolotti is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in many magazines, including Equinox, Canadian Geographic and OWL. He is the author of Exploring Saturn. Yuichi Takasaka is a photographer and videographer who emigrated from Japan more than 20 years ago and became captivated by the spectacular night sky of the Far North. Today, his all-season images of the aurora borealis are world-renowned.

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100 MOsT IMPOrTanT sCIenCe Ideas Key Concepts in Genetics, Physics and Mathematics

Mark Henderson, Joanne Baker and Tony Crilly “Highly recommended for high school, college, or university libraries. And since readers with no scientific background would also find the information fascinating, the book would be a great addition to the circulating collections in public libraries.”

— library Journal 100 Most Important Science Ideas presents a selection of 100 key concepts in science in a series of concise and accessible essays that are understandable to the layperson. The authors explain the answers to the most exciting and important scientific questions, which have had a profound influence on our way of life. Helpful diagrams, everyday examples and enlightening quotations highlight the straightforward text. firEfly books 978-1-55407-948-3 paperback $16.95 ctn qty:

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All the big ideas that readers would expect to find are present, and each is discussed over two to four pages. The authors use concrete applications to describe many of the abstract ideas, and some entries have a timeline along the bottom showing when the idea originated and its development.

Examples are: • • • •

What can DNA reveal about the history of human evolution?

Why does the moon orbit the Earth while the Earth orbits the sun?

How will genetic medicine revolutionize healthcare?

How did chaos theory become so ordered?

100 Most Important Science Ideas also includes brief biographies of iconic scientists and entertaining anecdotes from the world of scientific discovery. It is an indispensable overview of science for anyone who wants to understand the world around them.

Mark Henderson is science editor of the Times (UK). He takes a particular interest in genetics and reproductive medicine, including IVF, PGD and stem cell research. He lives in London, England. Joanne Baker studied natural sciences at the University of Cambridge and did her PhD at the University of Sydney. She is a physical science editor at Science magazine. Tony Crilly has written and edited many works on fractals, chaos and computing, and he is the author of the acclaimed biography of the English mathematician Arthur Cayley.

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GeMs & MInerals Earth Treasures from the Royal Ontario Museum Kimberly Tait A profusely illustrated and remarkably comprehensive guide to nature’s most stunning jewels.

Under the right conditions, over millions of years, geological activity can form extremely striking and amazing minerals. Once they have formed, these rare giants can be destroyed by the very forces that created them. Few survive, and even fewer are discovered and collected undamaged. This book is a comprehensive illustrated guide to 260 outstanding examples of gems and minerals from the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum.

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When Theophrastus described 16 minerals in his textbook De lapidibus, around 300 BCE, he laid the foundation for the science of mineralogy. Advances in the 20th century, particularly the use of X-ray crystallography, now allow the crystal structure of most minerals to be described at the atomic level. The informative introduction of Gems & Minerals explains some of this science, providing definitions of many of the book’s technical terms. The book then describes each mineral, accompanied by a photograph. The mineral’s chemical and physical properties are identified, as well as how it was formed and where it can be found.

Gems & Minerals contains more than 400 photographs and focuses on the beauty of the mineral kingdom. It contains many images of spectacular crystals and gems as well as magnificent manufactured objects made from gold, silver and gemstones. Historical background, the origin of the mineral’s name and interesting lesserknown facts complete this guide to a fascinating aspect of the natural world around us.

Dr. Kimberly Tait is the associate curator of mineralogy at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. She is also assistant professor of geology (status only) at the University of Toronto.

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The Secrets of Time, How it Works and How We Measure It Adam Hart-Davis Everything you need to know about the greatest mystery in the universe.

The Book of Time is a complete guide to one of the most important, paradoxical and truly mind-bending subjects there is. It explores every aspect of time, including how it works in the natural world and in our bodies, its significance in religion and philosophy, how we measure it and how it has been essential to our scientific understanding of the universe and everything in it.

Five sections of insightful text, color photographs and sidebars call on social and political history, science, religion, philosophy, psychology, physics, astronomy, commerce and the natural world to explore time from different perspectives, such as:

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• How time has been perceived through history, and why a minute can seem like an hour or an hour can seem like a second • How our experience of time is linked to the natural world — the sun, the moon, the tides, the seasons • When, why and how humans organized time into calendars, time zones and other arbitrary categories • How humans have measured time mechanically, from primitive water clocks and sundials to atomic clocks • How time is central to our quest to understand the universe and everything in it, including time travel and other unsolved mysteries.

Time can be billions of years or billionths of a second, but it is always passing . . . Or is it? The Book of Time is a fascinating account of a universal mystery. adam Hart-davis is a scientist, author, photographer, historian and broadcaster. He is well known for his presentation of history television series in the UK, and he is the author of more than 25 books on a variety of scientific subjects.

Of related interest: the book of numbers Peter J. Bentley 978-1-55407-361-0 paperback with flaps $29.95

“‘Numbers rule our lives,’ says Bentley, who then tells how and why this is so.”

— Scientific American

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a Bee In a CaTHedral

And 99 Other Scientific Analogies Joel Levy 100 scientific truths and principles clearly explained using the power of analogy.

The well-known “a bee in a cathedral” analogy describes the size of an atom and its nucleus in understandable terms. The analogy goes that if an atom were expanded to the size of a cathedral, the nucleus would be only about the size of a bee.

A Bee in a Cathedral uses analogies to demonstrate 100 basic scientific truths and principles in new and exciting ways, describing the unbelievably massive, the inconceivably tiny and the unfathomably complex in everyday terms. Readers will be drawn to the book by its combination of intuitive reasoning and a highly visual presentation style. firEfly books 978-1-55407-959-9 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $29.95 ctn qty:

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Each analogy is explained in direct terms and clearly illustrated.

A range of facts and figures — presented in uniquely accessible “infographics” — complements the analogies. The book covers a wide array of scientific topics: physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, earth sciences, anatomy and technology.

The analogies include: • If an atomic nucleus expanded to the size of a marble, it would weigh about 100 million tons, or roughly the equivalent of 16 Great Pyramids of Egypt.

• It would take a human heart less than 18 days to fill an Olympicsized swimming pool.

• The volcanic blast of Mount St. Helens released thermal energy 1,600 times the size of Hiroshima. Krakatoa’s 1883 eruption was roughly 13,000 times as powerful as that same bomb.

Informative and engaging, A Bee in a Cathedral gives readers a deeper appreciation of the forces and facts that govern the universe and everything in it.

Joel levy is a writer and journalist specializing in history and science. He is the author of more than a dozen books and has also written features and articles for newspapers and magazines.

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Heroic Designs that Changed the World Dan Cruickshank A thrilling journey over, under and across the world’s most challenging bridges “Enthusiasm backed up by impressive research.” — The sunday Telegraph on Dan Cruickshank’s around the World in 80 Treasures Bridges is a passionate and learned journey into the awe-inspiring architectural icons that have connected and transformed landscapes throughout the world. The book describes bridges’ architectural and aesthetic influences and examines how these spectacles of engineering have influenced the development of cultures, economies and society.

Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank has organized the book chronologically and thematically to provide a historical context for the development of engineering technology. There are more than 150 vivid photographs of bridges and close-up construction details.

Line drawings reveal the core structure of the bridges, and period illustrations complete this in-depth reference.

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Bridges from the ancient world Medieval bridges from around the world Bridges from the Renaissance to the 18th century Timber bridges Pioneering structural designs from North America and Europe Concrete and modernism How bridges have brought nations, cities and communities together Decorative, garden and rural designs Contemporary structures.

From the Roman Empire’s Pont du Gard and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the incredible Millau Viaduct and the mega-bridges of tomorrow, Bridges is a fascinating read on the most mighty of architectural traditions. dan Cruickshank is an architect and leading expert on architecture and historic buildings. He has traveled extensively and is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. His recent work includes the BBC television series and accompanying books Around the World in 80 Treasures and Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures in Architecture. In 2003 he presented the documentary film Towering Ambitions: Dan Cruickshank at Ground Zero.

Of related interest: Architectural excellence

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“an enjoyable romp through the history of architecture, this oversize volume presents color photos — many as full-page plates — and brief descriptions of the world’s most unusual and spectacular buildings. . . . a stimulating book to browse.” — Book News

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THe sPOTTer’s GUIde TO UrBan enGIneerInG Infrastructure and Technology in the Modern Landscape Claire Barrett and Ian Whitelaw An illustrated field guide to the technology that keeps our cities and towns working.

The Spotter’s Guide to Urban Engineering is a useful identification tool to the mysteries of how our cities are built and work.

Each spread identifies an example of urban engineering and describes what it is, how it works and why it is there. Annotated diagrams explain the technology, and location maps indicate noteworthy real-world examples. Most importantly for spotters, the book gives advice on how to identify these features and tips on where to spot them.

The book covers the main areas of engineering infrastructure.

Concise descriptions begin with a brief introduction, a timeline tracing that area’s development and a synopsis of facts and figures.

More than 300 illustrations and a durable flexibound format allow for easy reference in the field.

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• Managing raw materials, including mining, agriculture, waterworks and manufacturing • Making power, including electricity grids, oil and gas extraction and distribution, and renewable energy • Transport, including highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, canals and aviation • Communications, including telephone, radio, television, satellites and digital technology • Waste, including sewers, industrial and residential waste management, recycling.

The Spotter’s Guide to Urban Engineering provides lay readers with a fascinating introduction to the technology that underpins modern life. Those contemplating a career in civil engineering will find the book of particular interest.

Claire Barratt studied civil engineering at the University of Portsmouth and also has a master’s degree in the conservation of industrial heritage. She co-presented the television program Salvage Squad (about restoring historical machinery) for the BBC. Ian Whitelaw is an author and editor who lives with his family on Vancouver Island, Canada. Ian is co-author of The Field Guide to Natural Wonders.

Of related interest: great American Cities past and present

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COsMOs ClOse-UP Giles Sparrow The universe as seen in panorama and up close.

Using high-resolution images collected by a fleet of telescopes, satellites and inter-planetary probes, Cosmos Close-up embarks on a voyage across the universe, pausing to zoom in on the most spectacular planets and galaxies before entering the known celestial reaches.

Panoramic photographs rendered in color lie adjacent to close-up photographs of remarkable clarity.

Authoritative and easily understood text describes the cosmology and explains what each image reveals about the universe.

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320 pages 9½ × 7Ÿ 300 color illustrations, tables of solar system data and satellite data, glossary, index

The book first flies through our local neighborhood, dominated by the sun. Spectacular close-up images of the surface features and atmospheres of an array of planets, moons and smaller objects shed new light on familiar cosmic cousins.

Next this comprehensive reference explores the huge spiral system called the Milky Way, abounding with 200 billion stars and vast amounts of interstellar gas and dust. While the stars are too small to see in detail, larger structures, such as star clusters, star-forming nebulae and clouds of discarded gas, are visible and shown here in stunning color.

Giles Sparrow escorts readers beyond the bounds of our galaxy into a frontier filled with an infinite variety of star systems, some rivaling or even surpassing our own. Despite their immense distance from us, these objects can now be studied in unprecedented detail thanks to the latest space-based telescope technology.

The book also describes the role played by astronomy and, in particular, cosmology in our attempts to answer crucial questions about the size, shape, origins and fate of the universe.

Giles sparrow studied astronomy at University College London and Science Communication at Imperial College.

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THe naTUral WOrld ClOse-UP Giles Sparrow A unique view of the natural world in stunning close-up.

The Natural World Close-up is an incredible journey through the wondrous diversity, complexity and majesty of the natural world as seen through the glass of a supermagnifying lens. More than 300 extraordinary close-up photographs reveal the intimate details of nature’s most remarkable creations. These are the closest views that technology will allow.

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Spectacular high-magnification images zoom in on the most amazing details of plants, animals and natural features of our planet. Like a moving zoom lens, the subject is viewed closer and closer until it no longer resembles the familiar subject first shown.

Concise, informative text accompanies the book’s photographs. Leafy sea dragons, poison arrow frogs, leaf stomata, fern spores, quartz crystals, metamorphic rocks, glacier ice, rainbows — the world will never again appear the same.

Ideal for all nature lovers, conservationists, wildlife watchers and zoologists, this stunning visual reference is perfect for revealing the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

Giles sparrow is the author of The Universe and How to See It and Hubble: Window on the Universe.

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“The authors of Bizarre and Incredible World of Plants rejoice in such ‘masterpieces of natural architecture and engineering,’ especially those invisible to the naked eye that have to be seen to be believed, or even imagined. such detailed close-up features, brilliantly alight against glossy black backgrounds, amount to an unforgettable feast.” — Texas Gardener “While most gardeners enjoy practical books on gardening techniques and plants, sometimes it’s nice to have a book that just wows you.” — National Gardening association

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THe HUMan BOdY ClOse-UP John Clancy A unique view of the human body in stunning close-up.

The Human Body Close-up provides a spectacular visual experience of the human body and how it works — as seen through a microscope. In more than 300 extraordinary close-up photographs, the book reveals the intimate details of the body’s key systems and parts.

These are the closest views that technology will allow.

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320 pages 9½ × 7¼ more than 300 full-color photographs

Spectacular high-magnification images zoom in on the most amazing details of the human body. Spreads show a wider view, then a dazzling full-page highmagnification image of the subject, such as muscle tissue or a lung. Like a zooming X-ray, the subject is viewed from the outside to the inside and closer still until it no longer resembles the human body we know.

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The body’s building blocks The body’s surface systems The skeleton Muscles The sensory organs The nervous system

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Respiration, blood and circulation The immune system Chemical messengers Fueling the body Reproduction Human development.

With expert text and superb cutting-edge imagery, The Human Body Close-up is the definitive home reference for the entire family. It is also a beautiful companion for anyone in a medical or medicine-related field.

John Clancy is a senior lecturer in physiology applied to health at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. Clancy has 30 years of experience lecturing on and examining the human body. He has published five textbooks, four chapters in nationally and internationally renowned textbooks and over 40 articles in British nursing journals.

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THe PrIMaTe FaMIlY Tree The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives Ian Redmond Preface by Jane Goodall “The book is beautifully designed, and the contents are well organized and will be interesting to all. . . . An excellent text for a relevant course or a welcome addition to any home library.

I recommend it very highly.” — science Books and Films The Primate Family Tree is a beautiful and comprehensive resource on the subject of our animal relatives: apes, monkeys and lemurs.

Readers will learn an abundance of facts, review recent research and conservation efforts and discover the remarkable characteristics shared by all primates, including humans. firEfly books 978-1-55407-964-3 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

176 pages 9 × 10¼ 160 color photographs, illustrations and maps; sidebars; glossary; bibliography; useful address and websites; index

Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55407-378-8

The book is structured according to the four main branches of the primate family tree and contains expert information on the natural history, characteristics and behavior of over 250 species, along with maps showing the ranges of each specie.

Some of the topics covered are: • • • • • • • • •

The definition of a primate Darwin’s big idea, anthropological theories, DNA The structure of the primate family tree Distribution of species, including lorises and lemurs Diet, habitat, life cycles, social structure, communication Primate emotions Primates as “gardeners of the forest” Issues involving conservation, bush meat, civil war, habitat loss Primate tourism: does it help or hurt?

With its authoritative text, color photographs taken in the field, range maps and classification diagrams, The Primate Family Tree is an outstanding reference on a subject of vital importance to all humans.

Ian redmond, a former field assistant to Dian Fossey, is a wildlife biologist with a passion for apes and elephants. He is the chief consultant for the UNEP/UNESCO Great Apes Survival Project and the founder of the Ape Alliance. Jane Goodall is a primatologist, anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace. She is renowned for her groundbreaking studies of chimpanzee social and family life in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, which span over 45 years.

Of related interest: planet Ape

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“a complete and innovative look at the complex world of apes, the lives they lead and the challenges they face, mostly from not-so-sapient humans. if you had any doubts about our duty to protect them, you won’t after reading this.” — The Globe and Mail “an observer of human animal behavior for over six decades, zoologist Morris (The Naked Ape) has written an elegant book on the natural lives of the chimpanzee, bonobo, orangutan, and gorilla.”

— Library Journal

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The World’s Most Extraordinary and Bizarre Birds Dominic Couzens “A wonderful collection of bird superlatives. . . . Fascinating facts and beautiful photographs make this one a winner.”

— library Journal Extreme Birds is a photographic showcase of 150 birds at the extremes of nature. It reveals nature’s ingenuity and sometimes its sense of humor. The species in this book were chosen for their extraordinary characteristics and for behaviors far beyond the typical.

They are the biggest, the fastest, the meanest, the smartest. They build the most intricate nests, they have the most peculiar mating rituals, they dive the deepest and they fly the highest. These are the overachievers of the avian world. firEfly books 978-1-55407-952-0 paperback with flaps $24.95 ctn qty:

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Some examples: • Most skilled nest builder: The tiny southern masked weaver reveals a surprising grasp of the principles of architecture. In just five days it weaves and knots thousands of fine grass strands to build a complex spherelike nest that hangs from the tip of an overhead branch.

• deadliest enemy: The southern cassowary is big (65 kg), tall (2 m) and fast (50 km/h). This flightless bird can also leap 1.5 m into the air and has 13-cm long claws that are capable of stabbing and disemboweling a human being.

• Most creative decorator: The blue bower bird creates an elaborate “bachelor pad” bower and decorates it with colorful baubles. Blue is preferred, and the shinier the better.

Enlivened with entertaining facts and anecdotes, Extreme Birds is an engaging celebration of nature’s tremendous imagination. It will appeal to all readers, especially birders and naturalists. dominic Couzens has written many books on birds and birding, leads specialized bird tours and is a regular contributor to Birdwatch and BBC Wildlife magazines.

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aTlas OF BIrd MIGraTIOn Tracing the Great Journeys of the World’s Birds Jonathan Elphick, general editor Foreword by Thomas E. Lovejoy ★ “The photos and illustrations in this large volume are so beautiful that one is tempted to skim the text. . . . That, however, would be a mistake: while brief, the text provides all the information readers need to understand the how, why and where of bird migration.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Every year, billions of birds leave their North American breeding grounds for winter quarters thousands of miles south. That so many birds migrate so far through life-threatening conditions and to the same place each year is simply stunning.

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176 pages 9 × 10¼ more than 350 color photographs, maps and illustrations, further reading, index

Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55407-248-4

This lavishly illustrated book provides comprehensive information on migration and its great mystery: How do the birds know where to go? The latest scientific discoveries are explained, and a directory presents accurate profiles and chronicles the migratory routes of more than 500 typical migrant species. Colorful maps, photographs, calendars and fact files feature easy-to-read symbols and abbreviations.

Atlas of Bird Migration includes: • • • •

North American birds of prey Hummingbirds, grosbeaks and starlings Eurasian shorebirds, storks and cranes Winter visitors from the Far North, such as swans, geese and finches • African, South American and Australasian migrants • Migratory sea birds, such as penguins, albatrosses and terns.

The use of satellite tracking methods, current environmental threats and conservation initiatives are explained, and a comprehensive catalog of migrating species from all continents closes the book.

Jonathan elphick is a natural history author and consultant with a 40-year career in ornithology. His many books include the awardwinning Birdwatcher’s Handbook and Birds: The Art of Ornithology.

Of related interest: Cranes

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Barn OWl David Chandler Photography by Nigel Blake A comprehensive introduction to the elusive barn owl.

Given their largely nocturnal existence, few of us are lucky enough to glimpse a barn owl. But with the advent of minicams in backyard nesting boxes, birdwatchers can enjoy real-time online viewing of barn owls. Not surprisingly, interest in barn owls and wild birds in general is increasing.

Barn Owl reveals these remarkable creatures in detail. Rarely seen images — including stunning photographs of nesting owls and their owlet chicks — accompany the authoritative text, which describes: • • • • • • • firEfly books

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The survival of barn owls Their biology and behavior Courtship and reproduction Life cycle How and what they hunt Social interaction Conservation.

The ghostly barn owl is further brought to life through personal anecdotes from the author and photographer, which are woven into the text. A list of resources directs readers to additional information on the elusive barn owl.

The barn owl is a powerful predator with a critical role in rodent control, and it is in dire danger from rodent poisons, lack of nesting sites and human encroachment. Barn Owl renders an informative and timely portrait of this endangered bird. david Chandler is an ornithologist and freelance writer, and he has worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and BirdLife International for nearly 20 years. He is the author of the RSPB Children’s Guide to Birdwatching. nigel Blake is a professional photographer whose work has been published in many books and magazines. He has been fascinated with barn owls for many years and spent many months studying and photographing them for this book.

Of related interest: owls of north America

Frances Backhouse 978-1-55407-342-9 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $34.95 “an intimate look at the 22 species of typical owls and one species of barn owl found in North america. . . . Heavily illustrated with beautiful, clear photographs.” — Booklist

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FIFTY anIMals THaT CHanGed THe COUrse OF HIsTOrY Eric Chaline The fascinating stories of the animals that changed civilizations.

Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the animals that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries are organized by scientific name, except for Homo sapiens, which is featured last.

The 50 animals include the horse, dog, rat, whale, reindeer, beaver, flea, leech, dodo, falcon, oyster and shark. These creatures, great and small, have played central roles in the evolution of humankind, but they have remained at the periphery of our understanding of history.

Whether it is an advancement in scientific knowledge, a trade war, disease and death, battles won and lost, or encounters with explorers in unknown lands, these animals have changed the course of history.

More than 150 elegant drawings, photographs and paintings, as well as excerpts from literature, highlight the concise text. Each animal is judged by its influence in four categories:

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• Edible — animals that have shaped agriculture, such as the cow • Medical — animals that are “disease vectors,” spreading bacteria and viruses, from malaria to plague • Commercial — animals used for trade or in manufacturing • Practical — animals used for transportation or clothing.

The animals described in Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History are familiar, but their roles in human history are easily overlooked. This attractive reference gives us a fresh perspective on our place in the animal kingdom. eric Chaline is a journalist and writer and has published titles on philosophy, including The Book of Zen and The Book of Gods, and on history, including Traveler’s Guide to the Ancient World: Ancient Greece, History’s Worst Inventions, History’s Greatest Deceptions and History’s Worst Predictions. He now lives and works in London, England, where he is conducting doctoral research in sociology at South Bank University.

Of related interest: fifty plants that Changed the Course of History

Bill laws 978-1-55407-798-4 plastic-laminated hardcover quarter-bound in cloth $29.95 “Fascinating browsing for any gardener.”

—The Globe and Mail

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The Ultimate Predators Stephen Dalton “I have never warmed much to spiders . . . [they] are too creepy . . .

Well, I’m wrong and this book has changed my mind. Spiders are tops. . . . One is tempted to think there is no such thing as a dull spider.”

— British Wildlife “The hair-raising factor will attract even arachnophobic teens.”

— Booklist Spiders provides information on habitat, hunting techniques, anatomy, general characteristics and location of spiders, the most successful of all terrestrial predators in the world. Stephen Dalton has chosen to focus on spiders’ hunting methods and provides fascinating information on the astonishing array of techniques spiders use for catching their prey: trapping in webs, lassoing, jumping, stealing, chasing, ambushing, spitting, fishing, masquerading as other animals and even attracting prey by mimicking the prey’s pheromones. firEfly books 978-1-55407-975-9 paperback $24.95 ctn qty:

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The spiders are grouped by their method of hunting: • • • • • • • •

Nocturnal hunters Trappers: orderly webs Daylight: visual hunters Trappers: disorderly webs Jumping spiders Tunnel-web builders Ambushers and lurkers Nonconformists.

Dalton’s spectacular photographs are extraordinary in their detail, and some of them document spider behavior never recorded previously. He also gives expert guidance on photographing spiders. stephen dalton is a celebrated pioneer of high-speed wildlife photography, with a devoted following among nature lovers and photographers. He is the author of 15 books.

Of related interest: Revised edition

insects

Their Natural History and Diversity stephen a. Marshall 978-1-55297-900-6 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $95.00

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sCienCe / nAtuRe In the months after a hectic Christmas season, when we’re intent on the next fall’s books, we can easily forget important titles from the previous fall. On our “BesT In CaTeGOrY” pages we’re showing our bestselling books in the relevant subject areas to complement the new titles you’re considering.

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MICrOCOsMOs

Discovering the World through Microscopic Images from 20 × to Over 22 Million × Magnification Brandon Broll; pictures supplied by the Science Photo Library firEfly books 978-1-55407-714-4 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 12

224 pages 9 × 11 203 color photographs

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Amazing Images of Our Changing World Fred Pearce; foreword by James Lovelock firEfly books 978-1-55407-771-7 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 20

288 pages 6½ × 8 300 color and black-andwhite photographs

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The Complete Home Medical Reference Ken Ashwell, chief consultant firEfly books 978-1-55407-642-0 plastic-laminated hardcover $39.95 ctn qty: 5

848 pages 9¼ × 12 full-color illustrations throughout, appendixes, index

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MaTHeMaTICs 1001

Absolutely Everything that Matters in Mathematics in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations Dr. Richard Elwes firEfly books 978-1-55407-719-9 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $24.95 ctn qty: 10

416 pages 7½ × 10 200 black-and-white illustrations, index

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Absolutely Everything that Matters in Science in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations Dr. Paul Parsons firEfly books 978-1-55407-718-2 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $24.95 ctn qty: 10

416 pages 7½ × 10 200 black-and-white illustrations, index

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UlTIMaTe CanadIan MedICal enCYClOPedIa Understanding, Preventing and Treating Medical Conditions Martine Podesto, general editor firEfly books 978-1-55407-732-8 plastic-laminated hardcover $49.95 ctn qty: 8

608 pages 7¾ × 10 more than 1,000 fullcolor illustrations, index, glossary, links, resources

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PHOTOGraPHY and THe arT OF seeInG fouRtH eDition

A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography Freeman Patterson “Patterson’s superb color shots, as well as his explanation of his unique approach to picture-taking, are sure to inspire you to explore fresh avenues in your own photography.”

— The Globe and Mail

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156 pages 8¼ × 8¼ color photographs throughout

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The second book in Freeman Patterson’s internationally acclaimed series of instructional books on photography and visual design, Photography and the Art of Seeing, has now been completely updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. This edition features new, neverbefore-published photographs, extended captions that include valuable technical information and fresh personal commentary on more than 60 new pictures selected for this edition. The jargon-free text provides techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the picture.

Photography and the Art of Seeing is also a workshop for all visual artists that includes lessons on the fundamentals of perception and overcoming obstacles in their work.

Freeman Patterson has published 12 books and won numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association. Patterson lives in Shamper’s Bluff, New Brunswick, an ecological reserve of over 200 acres, which he recently donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

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256 pages 7½ × 9½ full-color photographs throughout, index

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NEW IN THE MY COOKING CLASS SERIES ★ “This series of stripped-down pictorials worth a thousand words is the missing link between elementally vague text-based cookbooks and video instruction you can’t slow down enough or take into the kitchen. Elegant design you can’t help but devour.

Highly recommended for all experience levels.” — library Journal The My Cooking Class series comprises nine titles, including these three new ones. Their success is attributed to a refreshing approach that presents every recipe in complete visual sequences from start to finish. Every ingredient and every step is shown from above and in full color so that it’s as true to life as possible — just like a real cooking class. Basic skills unique to each type of cuisine are explained in the opening pages, and specialized tasks are clearly demonstrated.

Variations, notes and glossaries are welcome additions to each “class.”

CaKe BasICs

70 Recipes Illustrated Step by Step Abi Fawcett Photographs by Deirdre Rooney No one can resist a cake, but making a cake from scratch can be a tricky undertaking. If the ingredients and baking temperature aren’t just right, the results can disappoint. The 70 recipes in Cake Basics make it very easy to recreate old favorites and enjoy new and irresistible delights for all occasions.

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Cake Basics covers: • Basics, including icing, frostings and decorations • Simple cakes • Layer cakes • Loaf cakes • Chocolate cakes • Cheesecakes.

The foolproof and tempting recipes include: • Chocolate ganache • Red velvet cake • Marble fruits • Lemon meringue layer cake • Genoise sponge cake • New York City blackout cake • Blood orange & almond cake • Flourless chocolate cake.

The book also includes practical tips on how to avoid common problems encountered when cooking cakes from scratch, and a glossary clarifies baking terms. abi Fawcett is a freelance food stylist whose clients have included Jamie Oliver.

In the same series (all titles are paperback with flaps, $24 .95): Chocolate basics

orathay Guillaumont and Vania Nikolcic Photographs by Pierre Javelle 978-1-55407-758-8

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Marianne Magnier-Moreno Photographs by Frédéric lucano 978-1-55407-759-5

pasta basics

laura Zavan Photographs by Pierre Javelle 978-1-55407-756-4

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IndIan BasICs

82 Recipes Illustrated Step by Step Jody Vassallo Photographs by James Lyndsay Indian cuisine is known for its complex flavors and sophisticated pairings. Indian Basics adapts traditional Indian dishes for the busy North American lifestyle. With a just a few appliances and Indian spice mixes easily made at home, anyone can enjoy authentic Indian food with family and friends.

The book covers: • Basics, including information about spices and pulses, how to make Indian essentials like garam masala, ghee and paneer, and how to cook rice • Soups and snacks • Dals and vegetables • Meat, chicken, fish and seafood • Breads and rice • Chutneys, pickles and salads • Desserts and drinks. inDiAn bAsiCs 978-1-55407-939-1

PreserVInG BasICs

77 Recipes Illustrated Step by Step Jody Vassallo Photographs by Clive Bozzard-Hill A jar of beautiful homemade jam or jelly is a perfect gift. Using the recipes in this book, even novice cooks can successfully make preserves every time.

Preserving Basics covers: • Curds, cheeses and chocolate spreads • Jams and jellies • Marmalades • Mustards • Chutneys and relishes.

The recipes are complemented by essential information about pectin and storage. Preserving Basics includes all the information novice canners need to know, and there are innovative and luscious recipes to entice more experienced home cooks. pReseRving bAsiCs 978-1-55407-942-1

sauce basics

keda Black Photographs by Frédéric lucano 978-1-55407-761-8

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Jody Vassallo is passionate about travel and food, and she is the author of over 25 books.

steaming basics orathay Guillaumont Photographs by Pierre Javelle 978-1-55407-757-1

vegetable basics Jody Vassallo Photographs by Clive Bozzard-Hill 978-1-55407-760-1

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365 WaYs TO COOK Eleanor Maxfield, general editor This clever cookbook shows readers how to cook three dozen basic ingredients 10 different ways, offering delicious recipes for every day of the year.

365 Ways to Cook puts variety and convenience at the top of the menu. Everyday ingredients — which any home cook will have on hand — are organized into seven chapters that cover poultry; meat; fish and seafood; vegetables; pizza, pasta and noodles; rice, pulses and grains; and desserts. Each chapter is then subdivided into five food types, and each food type is featured in 10 tantalizing recipes from the following categories:

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Basic — no-fuss recipes using kitchen staples Give It a Twist — recipes with small changes that deliver big results save Me Time — for busy cooks save Me Money — economical and satisfying dishes Kids Will love These — tastes and textures for young palates leftover to lunch — making the most of yesterday’s dinner But I don’t like... — recipes that use alternative ingredients Friends for dinner — easy and elegant entertaining Watching My Weight — low-fat, low-calorie dishes that are high on taste • Inspire Me — new ingredients, skills and flavors.

For example, the poultry chapter is divided into recipes for chicken thighs, chicken breasts, roast chicken, duck and turkey. Chicken thighs can then be turned into “Save Me Time” chicken vegetable skewers, “Friends for Dinner” coq au vin or “Kids Will Love These” chicken and mushroom lasagna. The illustrated table of contents makes it easy to select the perfect dish.

In all, there are more than 365 easy recipes for delicious and nutritious meals. 365 Ways to Cook will inspire cooks of all skill and experience levels. An innovative design, clear instructions and easy recipes ensure its future as a kitchen staple. eleanor Maxfield is also the general editor of 1000 Recipes for Simple Family Food.

By the same editor: 1000 Recipes for simple family food

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COMPleTe CHInese COOKBOOK Ken Hom A guide to making easy and delicious Chinese food for today’s busy lifestyle.

Chinese-born, American-raised Ken Hom is arguably the West’s most famous Chinese chef. Hailed as the man who transformed wok cooking into an art form, he has introduced Chinese cuisine to the tables of royalty, world leaders and countless celebrities. This book is the culmination of a lifetime of experience as a chef, teacher and the host of five hit TV cooking shows.

Complete Chinese Cookbook opens with a comprehensive introduction to Chinese cuisine. It describes China’s regional styles of cooking, the theory of yin-yang as it applies to food, essential equipment and ingredients, and Chinese cooking techniques.

The recipes are organized by food type and include:

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352 pages 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-943-8 hardcover quarter-bound full color throughout, menus, index in cloth $35.00 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

• Appetizers, such as dim sum dumplings, prawn crackers, curried vegetarian spring rolls • Soups, such as hot and sour soup, corn soup with crabmeat, tomato eggflower soup • Meats, such as barbecued roast pork, stir-fried beef with ginger, Beijing braised lamb • Poultry, such as cashew chicken, Cantonese pressed duck, barbecued quail • Fish and shellfish, such as crispy fish roll, Szechwan shrimp in chili sauce • Vegetables, such as ginger broccoli, stir-fried Chinese greens • Rice and noodles, such as egg fried rice, chicken on crispy noodles • Desserts, such as sweet almond soup, egg custard, walnut cookies.

Chinese food is low in fat and heavy on fresh vegetables. Cooking it is quick and clean-up is a breeze. Complete Chinese Cookbook is the ideal guide to the world of healthy and delicious Chinese food.

Ken Hom was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he learned to cook in his uncle’s Chinese restaurant. He is the author of 28 cookbooks and has a range of exclusive wok cookware.

Of related interest: the new Curry secret kris Dhillon 978-1-55407-561-4 paperback $19.95

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THe UlTIMaTe sTUdenT COOKBOOK From Chicken to Chili Tiffany Goodall “Written for the student with no cooking experience, [Goodall] offers step-by-step photos that will make cooking a breeze. . . .

Highly recommended.” — library Journal The Ultimate Student Cookbook features 100 easy recipes for terrific food on a student budget. Cheerful text and hundreds of photographs show how to make great food without spending a lot of money.

Written by a chef who lived away from home on a limited budget while she was a culinary arts student, The Ultimate Student Cookbook enables college and university students to enjoy fresh and healthy food every day.

Recognizing the pressures and realities of student life, the recipes:

firEfly books 978-1-55407-602-4 paperback with flaps $14.95 ctn qty: 30 August

160 pages 6½ × 8¾ over 1,000 full-color photographs, index

• Require only 20 essential pieces of kitchen equipment • Use fewer than 20 staples from the cupboard • Call for healthy, inexpensive ingredients available at any grocery store • Include important guidelines on how to store food and observe good food hygiene • Use up leftovers and include various adaptations • Are complemented by step-by-step color photographs that show the preparation and presentation of each dish.

Easy to use, encouraging to readers and packed with delicious ideas, this book will be a godsend to students living away from home — and to parents with visions of their child succumbing to scurvy.

Tiffany Goodall is a graduate of the Ballmaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland. She has combined writing with appearances on BBC’s Market Kitchen, the Homes & Garden Show and the Taste Festival in London, England.

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ClUeless In THe KITCHen A Cookbook for Teens

Evelyn Raab Illustrations by George Walker This thorough and witty culinary guide demystifies the kitchen and its contents for young adults and anyone who’s found themselves in front of a full fridge exclaiming, “There’s nothing to eat here!” With 200 easy-to-follow recipes, Evelyn Raab shows the culinary neophyte how to make all kinds of simple and scrumptious dishes for every meal and occasion.

Revised for a new generation of students, this amusing cookbook focuses on creating whole, healthy foods using fresh ingredients.

Recipes are coded with easy-to-understand icons and symbols that sort each dish into categories, such as vegetarian meals, cheap eats, couch potato, mom and family food, and cooking to impress.

Clueless in the Kitchen includes informative and entertaining chapters on:

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The Kitchen — a guide to alien territory Shopping — you can’t cook if you don’t have it!

Salads, soups and side things Meat dishes (beef, chicken and other critters) Vegetarian options Egg, fish and pasta entrees Baking and desserts Snacks and munchies.

The book also features information and advice on meal planning, a glossary, a conversion chart and a handy index.

Whether living on their own for the very first time or just on their own for dinner, Clueless in the Kitchen is the only guide novice cooks need to create an interesting, easy, delicious and nutritious meal. evelyn raab’s popular “Cooking With Kids” column has appeared in Today’s Parent magazine. She attributes her culinary expertise to her sons.

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CaKe COUTUre

Modern Sugarcraft for the Stylish Baker Annie Dam A how-to guide to elegant sugar techniques, with 16 original projects.

There seems to be no end to the popularity of fancy cakes. Cake Couture is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that will transform any baking beginner into a confectionery expert. Professional bakers will love the book’s innovative designs and handy tips and tricks.

The book includes straightforward instruction and advice on: • • • •

firEfly books 978-1-55407-949-0 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: octobEr

144 pages 8 × 8¼ more than 250 full-color photographs, index

Ingredients and tools Baking, building and structure, decorating Transporting, displaying and storing The best cake, icing and fondant recipes.

A practical directory of elegant decorative techniques includes designs for any occasion, including: • Chic birthday cakes, such as a laptop, city skyline and designer shoe • Cupcakes and mini cakes, such as a Sex and the City cupcake and gift bag mini cakes • Special occasion cakes, such as a giant diamond ring and a Valentine’s Day heart • Modern wedding cakes, such as a chandelier cake and a macaroon wedding cake.

Cake Couture is the ideal resource for novice, experienced and professional bakers looking for practical instructions and fabulously chic ideas. annie dam was born in Saigon and grew up in Canada. She currently owns and operates a cake boutique in Edmonton, Alberta. Dam has written about cake decoration for a range of publications and has had her wedding cakes and cupcakes featured on blogs and in magazines around the world.

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CaKe deCOraTInG sKIlls Techniques for Every Cake Maker and Every Kind of Cake Tracey Mann An illustrated guide to turning baked treats into professional-looking culinary masterpieces.

Cake Decorating Skills reveals professional cake-decorating secrets that can be easily mastered by even a novice baker.

Step-by-step photography and clear instructions teach readers how to make quick and easy flowers, pretty piped patterns, perfect frosting and mouthwatering chocolate flourishes.

The book covers techniques and recipes for every kind of cake, filling, frosting, covering and decoration. It includes:

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• Basic recipes for sponge cake, cupcakes, sugar cookies, buttercream frosting, fondant and royal icing • Color icings with instruction on color theory, dusting, spraying, shading and special effects • Covering and texturing with tiers, novelty shapes, rolled fondant, flat and piped buttercream and chocolate paste • Molds made of sugar paste, plastic and silicone to create figures and beads • Working with chocolate to wrap a cake, make shards and create flowers, fans and molds.

Baking fancy cakes at home is a popular hobby, and enthusiasts are always looking for new inspiration and ways to improve their skills. Cake Decorating Skills is an essential addition to any baker’s reference shelf.

Tracey Mann began cake decorating as a child. Her company, Tracey’s Cakes, specializes in traditional and chocolate wedding cakes and has been in business for 17 years. She writes for Cake Magazine and teaches classes about chocolate. Her first book was Bake Me I’m Yours . . . Chocolate.

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FOndanT MOdelInG FOr CaKe deCOraTOrs 100 Fondant Features to Top Off a Special Cake Helen Penman Ever more popular, fondant cakes have been featured everywhere, from Martha stewart living to TLC’s Cake Boss and the Food Network’s ace of Cakes.

Fondant cakes are appearing at children’s parties and are the standard for weddings. Home bakers are now learning how to save money by making and decorating their own fondant cakes. Suitable for all skills levels, Fondant Modeling for Cake Decorators is a practical reference to creating too-good-to-eat fondant models for cakes for all occasions.

The book describes essential techniques and materials, and it features recipes for all the essential elements of a fondant cake, such as cake layers, icings and fondant pastes. The 180-page model directory includes step-by-step instructions and unique “exploded” photographs that show individual components and how they fit together.

The selection of cakes includes: firEfly books 978-1-55407-913-1 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover $29.95 ctn qty:

256 pages 5¾ × 7¾ more than 600 full-color photographs, resources, index

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Wedding and anniversary, such as a bride and groom, valentine Holidays and celebrations, such as Easter bunny, fireworks Animals, such as crocodile, sheep, grasshopper, dinosaur Flowers and fruits, such as roses, fruit bowl, strawberries Hobbies and sports, such as musical notes, trophy, swimmer Transport and jobs, such as truck, policeman, building site Children’s themes, such as clown, alien, mermaid, baby rattle.

More than 600 photographs are complemented by thorough explanations of every technique, ensuring exceptional results every time. For the home baker who wants to create spectacular cakes and the experienced decorator looking for new inspiration, Fondant Modeling for Cake Decorators is a must-have resource.

Helen Penman has been making fondant cakes for more than 15 years. She designs cakes for Cakes and Sugarcraft magazine and runs her own cake-decorating business, Too Nice to Slice.

Of related interest: the Cake Decorator’s motif bible sheila lampkin 978-1-55407-281-1 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover $29.95

“What a find!” — American Cake Decorating

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Tea

History, Terroirs, Varieties Kevin Gascoyne, François Marchand, Jasmin Desharnais and Hugo Americi Jonathan Racine, editor An illustrated guide to the world’s teas.

Tea is second only to water as the most-consumed beverage in the world. When recent studies revealed green tea’s health benefits, North American consumption skyrocketed.

Tea is a comprehensive guide to non-herbal tea, the plant Camellia sinensis. Concise and authoritative text and an abundance of color photographs take the reader on an escorted tour of the world’s tea-growing regions: China, Japan, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and East Africa. Like a fine wine, it is the “terroir” — a region’s soil and climate — that imparts unique characteristics to a tea. firEfly books 978-1-55407-937-7 sewn paperback with flaps $24.95 ctn qty:

272 pages 8½ × 9½ full color throughout, charts, graphs, insets, appendixes, index

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The book covers black, green, white, yellow, oolong, pu-erh, perfumed, aromatic and smoked teas. Topics include: • • • • •

An overview of the history of tea Tea varieties How each type of tea is processed Signature tea cultivars The art of making, serving and tasting tea, including tea ceremonies • Tea in cooking, with 15 recipes from gourmet chefs • Directories of teas for each growing region.

A set of detailed charts, tables and graphs shows the caffeine, antioxidant and other biochemical properties of 35 teas.

Tea aficionados go on organized tours of tea-growing regions, enroll in tasting seminars and earn professional certificates. For them and for the interested reader who enjoys the occasional cup, Tea is a beautifully presented homage to the world’s most beloved hot beverage.

Kevin Gascoyne, François Marchand, Jasmin desharnais and Hugo americi are professional tea tasters and the owners of Camellia Sinensis Tea House in Montreal, Quebec. Jonathan racine is an editor with a passion for tea. For this book he traveled to China to tour plantations, meet with producers and tasters and, of course, to drink many cups of tea.

Of related interest: jekka’s Herb Cookbook

Jekka McVicar Foreword by Jamie oliver 978-1-55407-814-1 plastic-laminated hardcover $29.95

truffles

annemie Dedulle and Toni de Coninck 978-1-55407-498-3 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $49.95 “[Truffle] fans, or keen cooks, will want this large-format, lavishly illustrated book, which offers the last word on all things truffle.” — Telegraph

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The Healthiest Foods on the Planet Tonia Reinhard firEfly books 978-1-55407-684-0 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: 20

256 pages 7¾ × 9½ full-color photographs throughout, nutritional tables, glossary, index

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1000 reCIPes FOr sIMPle FaMIlY FOOd Eleanor Maxfield, general editor firEfly books 978-1-55407-733-5 plastic-laminated hardcover $29.95 ctn qty: 8

400 pages 8¼ × 10¼ over 500 color photographs, index

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250 Fresh and Flavorful Grilling Recipes Margaret Howard firEfly books 978-1-55407-597-3 paperback $24.95 ctn qty:

256 pages 9 × 10 more than 50 color photos, appendix, index, tables

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sUPerFOOds FOr PreGnanCY The Healthiest Foods for the Expectant Mother and Her Baby Susannah Marriott A guide to the most delicious ways to meet key dietary requirements during pregnancy.

Superfoods for Pregnancy is a comprehensive reference to the foods that provide the optimal nutrients for mother and baby during pregnancy. A diet having the greatest “nutritional punch” can help to ensure the mother has the strength to carry the baby to term, deliver safely and adjust to postpartum stresses. Superfoods are also essential to the baby’s development.

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The supernutrients and their benefits A guide to a home garden of superfoods Nutritious wild foods, such as dandelions Superfoods from the lake and sea Superfoods from the farm Orchard-grown superfoods Superfoods from the flowerbed The essential superfood cupboard staples.

Each entry details a superfood’s nutritional content and value as well as quick and easy cooking methods. There are recipes scattered throughout the book plus a cookbook section of 40 recipes for all variety of delicious foods.

Superfoods for Pregnancy will give pregnant women and new mothers the most nutritional bang for their buck. susannah Marriott spent 12 years as an editor working with natural health authors. She is the author of 19 books, which have been translated into 11 languages. Previous titles include Non-Toxic Pregnancy and Green Baby, and her writing has appeared in Weekend Guardian, Marie Claire and other magazines. She lives in Cornwall, England.

Of related interest: 2nd edition, Revised & updated

the pregnancy bible

Joanne stone, MD, and keith eddleman, MD, consulting editors 978-1-55407-380-1 flexibound $34.95

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3rd REVISED EDITION

CrOHn’s dIsease and UlCeraTIVe COlITIs A Patient’s Guide Fred Saibil, MD “The strength of this book remains the easy to read, comfortable style of Dr. Saibil. . . . I will continue to suggest this book to my patients who are looking for a source of information that is reliable, thorough, and easy to understand.”

— Ford Bursey, MD, FRCPC, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology), Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It has remained for too long the secret illness no one wants to admit to having, let alone discuss. One percent of North Americans have IBD, yet its cause is unknown and there is no known cure.

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240 pages 6×9 11 black-and-white drawings, panels, glossary, further resources, index

Revised and updated, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is the complete practical guide for anyone dealing with inflammatory bowel disease. Fred Saibil, MD, a renowned expert on IBD, provides the most up-to-date, concise, critical and practical information on the common symptoms and side effects. He describes the normal gastrointestinal system and then explains what specifically goes wrong in those suffering from IBD. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis includes important information on:

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Signs and symptoms Effects of diet Available drugs and how they work Children and IBD Surgical options Effects on sexual activity and childbearing Self-management of IBD.

For patients, their relatives and caregivers, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis explains the plain facts about this terrible disease, which seriously affects the daily lives of so many.

Fred saibil, MD, studied Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis at New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine, a world center for IBD treatment and research. He has been on the Medical Advisory Council of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada since its founding.

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Nature’s Golden Healer Gloria Havenhand A comprehensive introduction to the “nectar of the gods.”

With increasing numbers of people ditching drugs for natural healing, Honey: Nature’s Golden Healer is a timely look at how the beehive can help us look and feel better. Highlighted with hundreds of vivid color photographs, the book explains how honey is made and describes the complex lives of honeybees, beehive architecture and the sophisticated social structure of beehives. Novice beekeepers will find enough reliable information to get started on a small scale.

Honey examines the beneficial properties of honey and other bee products, such as propolis, pollen, royal jelly and beeswax, and explains how to collect and use them. The book includes recipes for homemade remedies, luxurious beauty formulas and delicious treats.

Special sections cover a wide variety of subjects, and case studies reveal the remarkable usefulness of the honeybee. Topics include: firEfly books 978-1-55407-915-5 paperback with flaps $19.95 ctn qty:

160 pages 7½ × 9¼ full color throughout, useful addresses, index

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The critical role of honeybees in agriculture The many types and colors of honey Raw honey How honey compares to sugar Preserving with honey Honey’s antibacterial properties and how they work Honey as a neutraceutical (a foodstuff with medicinal properties) Bee sting therapy Super-honeys The benefits of propolis, bee pollen and royal jelly Honey in cooking and baking.

This informative and illuminating book shows the links between honey and good health and why protecting the threatened populations of honeybees is important not only for their own survival, but for human longevity.

Gloria Havenhand is a beekeeper with hive populations in the millions. Her company, Medibee, produces bee products. She lives in Derbyshire, England.

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A Complete Out-of-the-City Guide to On-Site Water & Sewage Systems, Including Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification and Alternative Toilets Max Burns cottAgE lifE books 978-0-9696922-7-0 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover $39.95 ctn qty:

184 pages 9¼ × 11¼ two-color and four-color illustrations throughout, index

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THe COMPleTe BOOK OF sMall-BaTCH PreserVInG Over 300 Delicious Recipes to Use Year-Round Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard firEfly books 978-1-55407-256-9 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 978-1-55407-267-5 plastic-laminated hardcover $29.95 ctn qty:

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GUIde TO WeaTHer FOreCasTInG

All the Information You’ll Need to Make Your Own Weather Forecast Storm Dunlop Interesting, accessible information that demystifies the weather forecast.

From coast to coast and border to border, North America has seen record-breaking weather in all seasons over the past few years. This extreme weather has had devastating effects on many regions.

Guide to Weather Forecasting is a practical guide to every aspect of weather systems and weather forecasting, from what causes the weather to information on recognizing clouds. It gives detailed information on how to make a weather forecast and helps readers understand meteorologists’ weather predictions. firEfly books 978-1-55407-369-6 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 52

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Storm Dunlop provides detailed information and expert explanations, including: • • • •

What causes weather Weather systems and how they change Recognizing clouds and sky appearance Weather conditions, such as depressions, lows and highs, wind systems and direction, dew point, humidity, visibility, frost, anticyclones and snow • The readings meteorologists use when developing a forecast • Extreme weather and climate change.

Guide to Weather Forecasting also covers charts, satellite images and instruments that can be used at home. With its many color photographs and diagrams, handy glossary and useful index, this is an ideal quick reference for the amateur and semiprofessional weather forecaster. storm dunlop is a well-known authority on meteorology and astronomy and is the author of Practical Astronomy.

In the same series: guide to the oceans

Dr. John Pernetta 978-1-55297-942-6 paperback $19.95 “There’s an awful lot of information packed into this . . . useful as a miniencyclopedia.”

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PaVeMenT CHalK arTIsT The Three-Dimensional Drawings of Julian Beever Julian Beever firEfly books 978-1-55407-661-1 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $29.95 ctn qty: 18

112 pages 10¼ × 10¼ more than 75 color photographs

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The Science of Visual Perception Al Seckel firEfly books 978-1-55407-151-7 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: 10 978-1-55407-172-2 plastic-laminated hardcover $35.00 ctn qty: 10

312 pages 9 × 10 275 color illustrations, explanatory notes, glossary, further reading, index

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1000 arCHITeCTUral deTaIls A Selection of the World’s Most Interesting Building Elements Àlex Sánchez Vidiella, Julio Fajardo and Sergi Costa Duran firEfly books 978-1-55407-783-0 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $29.95 ctn qty: 9

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200 OUTsTandInG HOUse Ideas Esther Moreno and Bridget Vranckx A handsome and practical source of inspiration for designing, building or remodeling.

There are thousands of new styles and components in house construction. Homeowners enjoy an unprecedented number of options thanks to products originating in other modes of architecture.

While these are certainly exciting, such a wide variety brings challenging choices at every step in project management.

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200 Outstanding House Ideas is packed with ideas for creating the dream house. Illustrated with more than 750 color photographs and over 200 floor plans, the book is rich with examples of houses and their interiors constructed and finished with a great range of traditional and innovative materials. The houses have been chosen from a pool of the world’s most interesting residential architecture.

Together, they create a valuable catalog of exciting designs.

Conventional, contemporary, even otherworldly in their character, these houses are stimulating examples of residential architecture.

Each house is presented over several double-page spreads featuring descriptive text, numerous color photographs and house plans, plus details on location, architect and date of construction. A directory of architects and designers, complete with websites, rounds out this comprehensive and real-life resource.

200 Outstanding House Ideas is a practical resource for homeowners planning to build or remodel a house. For those who enjoy architecture and design, it is an ideal choice for browsing. esther Moreno has collaborated on various books on art and architecture.

Bridget Vranckx is a writer and editor specializing in books on architecture and design.

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BasKeTBall’s GreaTesT sTars Michael Grange Foreword by Wayne Embry “Grange brings informed opinions and an engaging voice to the text . . . Best of all, though, are the photos; beautifully reproduced, the four-color images jump off the pages, showing the various stars in signature shots. . . . A sweet combination of superb browsing and surprisingly substantive commentary.”

— Booklist

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Basketball’s Greatest Stars features detailed profiles of the 50 greatest and most exciting players in basketball history. They’re all here: the score-at-will centers, the quick-dishing guards and the take-it-to-the-hoop power forwards. The book also features the players whose star power has gone beyond the court into the culture of celebrity. Michael Grange includes action photographs, which celebrate the play of every superstar past and present, and profiles of 30 franchises chart the league’s rise to greatness.

Some of the stars of the hardwood in the book are: • • • • • • • •

Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Larry Bird Bill Russell Bob Cousy Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain Julius Erving

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rick Barry Shaquille O’Neal LeBron James Dirk Nowitzki Kobe Bryant Tim Duncan Karl Malone.

Grange also examines the sport in three insightful essays, covering the leading men and defining moments that have shaped the game, the international game and the changing nature and importance of statistical analysis. Basketball’s Greatest Stars is a superb book for the fan and a compelling history of a great game.

Michael Grange is a sports columnist for Canada’s Globe and Mail and the sports beat writer for the Toronto Raptors.

Of related interest: big book of sports quotes

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HOCKeY Hall OF FaMe TreasUres Foreword by Scotty Bowman Introduction by Phil Pritchard Photographs by Matthew Manor With Essays from Adrienne Clarkson, Dave Bidini, James Duthie and Don Gillmor The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 and was given a permanent home in Toronto in 1961. Aside from honoring those whose outstanding achievements have contributed to the development of the game, the Hockey Hall of Fame exists to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and promote all the objects and images that are significant to the story of ice hockey throughout the world.

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The objects in the Hockey Hall of Fame tell hockey’s story and capture hockey’s personality. Icons, like Wayne Gretzky’s tucked-in jersey, Jacques Plante’s mask or Bobby Hull’s curved stick blade, are recognized the world over. The Hockey Hall of Fame allows the past and present to collide in a mélange of mementos, paraphernalia, photos and videos of hockey’s best, brightest and most intriguing moments.

And it is the same in Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures. This lavishly illustrated book is absolutely packed with beautiful color photography, displaying the most interesting, unique, famous and rare artifacts from the Hockey Hall of Fame’s collection. Woven through this presentation of artifacts are the words of Adrienne Clarkson, Dave Bidini, James Duthie and Don Gillmor, who share with readers their profoundly personal connection to the game.

Showcasing hundreds of individual items, Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures is the next best thing to being at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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MIKe sMITH’s HOCKeY PlaYBOOK Michael A. Smith The bible for hockey coaches at all levels of competition.

Mike Smith’s Hockey Playbook is a practical handbook for coaches seeking to improve their players and better their team-play.

The book features systems for defensive, offensive and specialteam situations, all accompanied by annotated, easy-to-understand diagrams. The systems range from conservative to aggressive — some are intended for big, physical teams; others for fast-skating and highly skilled teams; and some work for both. Smith also includes teaching methods and drills for honing specific skills.

The first challenge for every coach is to determine the abilities of each skater. The approach in Mike Smith’s Hockey Playbook is effective with players of all ages and levels of ability. Coaches can match systems with team strategy, bringing a special creative magic to one of the fastest team sports in the world. firEfly books 978-1-55407-889-9 paperback $24.95 ctn qty:

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Mike Smith’s Hockey Playbook includes: • • • •

Clear step-by-step diagrams Dozens of plays and skill-building drills Conservative and aggressive systems Teaching strategies for all levels of play.

Michael a. smith has been involved in hockey for over 40 years as a player, coach and general manager of the New York Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Blackhawks and Team USA. He was an adviser for the National Hockey League and has traveled extensively as a lecturer and studied European training methods in Russia and Sweden. The author of six books on hockey, he lives in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.

By the same author: 2nd edition

Hockey Drill book 978-1-55407-552-2 paperback $19.95

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HOCKeY’s GreaTesT sTars Legends and Young Lions Chris McDonell Profiles of the best players of all time plus the up-and-coming new stars.

Hockey fans everywhere are always hungry for more information on the game. Hockey’s Greatest Stars profiles hockey’s greatest players — the all-stars and the promising young lions. Fans will enjoy the book’s lively and incisive commentary combined with memorable quotes and insider tales of trades and off-ice antics.

The book profiles 60 of the greatest NHL players of all time plus the 20 top players of today. Each profile is illustrated with action-packed photographs.

The legends include:

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Wayne Gretzky Maurice Richard Bobby Hull Tim Horton Gordie Howe.

While the young lions include: • • • • •

Sidney Crosby Alex Ovechkin Steve Stamkos Drew Doughty Carey Price.

Sure to be as popular as the first and second editions, this third edition of Hockey’s Greatest Stars is an entertaining and informative book for every hockey fan.

Chris Mcdonell is a writer, graphic artist and hockey enthusiast. His other books include Shooting from the Lip, The Football Game I’ll Never Forget, For the Love of Hockey and Hockey All-Stars.

By the same author: 2nd edition

for the love of Hockey

Foreword by John Davidson 978-1-55209-606-2 paperback $24.95 “Features stunning photography of the players profiled.”

— Hockey News

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HOCKeY Hall OF FaMe BOOK OF GOalIes

Profiles, Memorabilia, Essays and Stats Edited by Steve Cameron; introduction by Michael Farber firEfly books 978-1-55407-644-4 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $35.00 ctn qty: 9

216 pages 9 × 11 photographs throughout, index

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OFFICIal GUIde TO THe PlaYers OF THe HOCKeY Hall OF FaMe Hockey Hall of Fame; forewords by Andy Bathgate, Pat LaFontaine, Luc Robitaille and Bryan Trottier firEfly books 978-1-55407-662-8 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 20

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PlaY BeTTer HOCKeY 50 Essential Skills for Player Development

Ron Davidson; foreword by Ron MacLean firEfly books 978-1-55407-638-3 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 28 978-1-55407-568-3 plastic-laminated hardcover $29.95 ctn qty: 20

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HOCKeY Hall OF FaMe MVP TrOPHIes & WInners Bob Duff and Kevin Shea Hockey Hall of Fame MVP Trophies & Winners tells the story of hockey’s three most prestigious individual awards: the Hart Trophy (most valuable player of the NHL regular season), the Ted Lindsay Trophy (MVP of the NHL regular season as voted by the players) and the Conn Smythe Trophy (MVP of the NHL playoffs).

The authors present the history and origins of each trophy, as well as a biography of those whom the trophies are named after. Duff and Shea profile every winner of each trophy and make their own selections for the winners of each award in the seasons preceding each trophy’s existence.

Hockey Hall of Fame MVP Trophies & Winners recounts the most controversial selections and surprise winners. Readers will be able to relive the best seasons and performances hockey has ever seen as Duff and Shea profile the NHL’s multiple MVP winners and the most seminal seasons ever recorded.

Hockey Hall of Fame MVP Trophies & Winners is the MVP of hockey books. firEfly books 978-1-55407-886-8 paperback with flaps $29.95 ctn qty:

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Bob duff is a hockey historian and a member of the Society for International Hockey Research. He is the sports columnist for the Windsor Star and covers the NHL for MSNBC.com. He was a featured author in the Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Goalies and is the author of the Johnny Bower biography The China Wall.

Kevin shea is a hockey historian and bestselling author. He is the editor of publications for the Hockey Hall of Fame and teaches hockey history at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario. He is also a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Historical Committee and the Society for International Hockey Research. His most recent book is Toronto Maple Leafs: Diary of a Dynasty, 1957–1967.

Of related interest: Hockey Hall of fame book of goalies edited by steve Cameron; introduction by Michael Farber 978-1-55407-644-4 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $35.00

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THe GaMe I’ll neVer FOrGeT 100 Hockey Stars’ Stories Selected by Chris McDonell “A real treat. . . . Wherever there are hockey fans, this will be a much-read, well-thumbed book.” — Booklist “Terrific first-person recollections.” — Hockey news A professional hockey player plays in hundreds of games during his career, but there is always one game that stands out from the rest — the game he’ll never forget. For Dave Schultz it was beating the Soviet Union after the Central Red Army had embarrassed the NHL’s best teams in 1976. Maurice “Rocket” Richard recalls the Leafs-Canadiens game in which he scored five goals in a playoff match, single-handedly winning the game. Frank Mahovlich remembers scoring his 500th goal after falling — not the most beautiful way to reach a career milestone.

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224 pages 8½ × 11 110 full-color photographs, index, statistics

But it’s not just the incredible victories and amazing goals that stand out. Ted Lindsay recalls playing for the Detroit Red Wings while under a death threat. For Denis Potvin, it was sleeping in and missing a game during his rookie year, a mistake that could have torpedoed his career before it started. And most memorable for Gordie Howe was the first game he played with his sons.

Spanning 70 years of hockey, The Game I’ll Never Forget is a unique account of some incredible games and the players who played them.

sEptEmbEr Chris Mcdonell is a writer, graphic artist and hockey enthusiast. His previous books include Hockey All-Stars: The NHL Honor Roll and Hockey’s Greatest Stars: Legends and Young Lions.

By the same author: shooting from the lip

Hockey’s Best Quotes and Quips 978-1-55407-435-8 paperback $17.95 “Fully illustrated and funny . . . difficult to put down.” — Hockey News

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THe FOOTBall GaMe I’ll neVer FOrGeT 100 NFL Stars’ Stories

Selected by Chris McDonell “The words of the players themselves . . . reveal the human side of this brutal sport. A fun, colorful piece of sports history.”

— Booklist The Football Game I’ll Never Forget is a collection of fascinating firsthand accounts from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Each takes fans back to moments and memories of many of the great battles of NFL history. Many of the entries are by current (or future) Hall of Famers, from Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch to John Elway, representing the best players of their generation.

Packed with full-color action photos and informative sidebars, the book features 100 personal accounts by such NFL legends as:

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• Quarterbacks John Unitas, Y.A. Tittle, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Doug Williams, Joe Theismann and Phil Simms • Running backs Marcus Allen, Earl Campbell, Franco Harris, Gale Sayers and Tony Dorsett • Receivers Lynn Swann, John Taylor, John Stallworth and Drew Pearson • Defensive linemen Merlin Olsen and Ed “Too Tall” Jones • Defensive backs Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause, Ken Houston and Mel Blount • Offensive linemen Mark Bortz and Brad Benson • Kickers and special team players, such as Jan Stenerud, Jim Turner and Pat Leahy.

The Football Game I’ll Never Forget is an ideal book for football fans of all ages.

Chris Mcdonell is the author of many books about sports and hockey, including For the Love of Hockey, Hockey All-Stars, Hockey’s Greatest Stars and The Game I’ll Never Forget.

Of related interest: football’s greatest stars

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POOl TeCHnIQUes and TrICKs Pierre Morin Over 100 tips for playing pool like an expert.

An estimated 49 million Americans participate in cue sports, the most popular being pool, also known as pocket billiards. But for those who want to improve their game — whether for recreation or competition — little guidance is available.

Pool Techniques and Tricks fills that gap. It is a comprehensive illustrated guide on how to play pool like a champion. It reveals the secrets of the world’s best players and describes how their knowledge of table geometry and physics, along with a few wellguarded “secrets,” are key to their success.

The reader is introduced to vocabulary, rules, equipment, basic techniques and various strategies to help master every aspect of this fascinating hobby. Using clear diagrams, photographs and concise explanations, more than 100 professional trick shots are demonstrated. Each trick is rated as to difficulty, and the point of cue-to-ball contact is shown. firEfly books 978-1-55407-938-4 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

264 pages 7½ × 9½ full color throughout

The book also contains: • An introduction to the history of pool • A survey of champions in men’s and women’s world competition • Equipment and accessories • Hand and finger positions and using the bridge • Geometry of the table and working with ball motion • How to analyze and play difficult shots • Strategy and competition.

A separate chapter includes rules for all of the cue sports: 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, 14.1, snooker and carambola.

With Pool Techniques and Tricks, anyone can be a pro pool player, recreational or competitive.

Pierre Morin was a trial lawyer for 35 years. He began to play pool at a very early age, has participated in many tournaments and has won roughly a hundred. He is the author of four books on the subject.

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THe COMPleTe BOOK OF sOCCer Edited by Chris Hunt Updated with the results of the World Cup 2010 and all the latest international soccer action.

The Complete Book of Soccer captures the color and passion of the world’s most popular spectator sport. This revised and updated edition is packed with new photographs and new content, including the stats of the World Cup 2010 and post-cup results.

Editor Chris Hunt outlines a comprehensive history of the game, profiles its greatest stars and includes data on every key tournament, along with team and club histories and statistics galore. Here are some of the features:

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Informative biographies of 200 of the greatest players of all time Profiles of more than 100 top contemporary players Stories of the legendary coaches and teams Detailed histories of the World Cup and European championships Origins and evolution of soccer and its rules of play 500 action photographs.

There is new content in every section of the book, including “Soccer Nations of the World,” “Great Clubs of the World,” “Legends of Soccer,” “Great Players of Today,” “Great Managers” and “Women’s Soccer.”

Experts also examine controversial topics, such as the increasing power of clubs, the latest disasters and international scandals.

Hunt tells the whole story of the world’s major competitions, including the Champions League, the World Club Cup, the UEFA Cup, the Copa Libertadores, the Olympic soccer competitions, the African Nations Cup, the Copa America, the Asian Cup and the Women’s World Cup. Fans will find the answer to most any question about the great game of soccer.

Chris Hunt is a sports journalist and managing editor of Match, a soccer weekly.

By the same editor:

Of related interest: World Cup of soccer 978-1-55407-606-2 paperback $19.95

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Ted Buxton Foreword by Gordon Jago 978-1-55209-329-0 paperback $16.95 “This clearly written title will appeal most to readers who have been enjoying this sport for a few seasons.” — School Library Journal

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A Trainer’s Inside Guide to Your Workout Pat Manocchia firEfly books 978-1-55407-385-6 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: AvAilAblE

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A Trainer’s Guide to Increasing Muscle Mass Craig Ramsay firEfly books 978-1-55407-816-5 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: 978-1-55407-825-7 plastic-laminated hardcover $35.00 ctn qty:

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An Insider’s Guide to Improving Your Poses Dr. Abigail Ellsworth firEfly books 978-1-55407-766-3 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: 978-1-55407-698-7 plastic-laminated hardcover $35.00 ctn qty:

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A No-nonsense Guide for Beginners of All Ages Basil Mosenthal Praise for the UK edition: “It is simplicity itself, whether you plan on stepping into a dinghy or aboard a yacht.” — sailing Learning to Sail is the ideal guide for new sailors. It is also valuable as a backup to sailing courses and useful as a refresher course on the basics. Lively color photographs and clear diagrams highlight expert instruction on topics that range from the various parts of a boat to advanced knots, reading charts and navigation.

This straightforward and comprehensive guide covers:

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How to get started What things are called How a boat sails Sailing a dinghy Yachts — getting to know the ropes Crewing a yacht The tide The weather How to navigate Some useful knots A comprehensive glossary.

Learning to Sail is suitable for all ages and learning environments.

It is designed specifically to give novice sailors the information and guidance they need to set sail safely and with confidence.

Basil Mosenthal has a lifetime of experience sailing all over the world. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Young Sailor and Learn to Navigate.

Of related interest: the sailing bible

Jeremy evans, Pat Manley and Barrie smith 978-1-55407-429-7 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $39.95 “From tender to yacht to dinghy, this book covers it all. . . . This is a true sailor’s companion.”

— Latitudes and Attitudes

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snOWBOardInG sKIlls The Back-to-Basics Essentials for All Levels Cindy Kleh “Kleh’s combination of dead-on practical advice, insider lingo, and near-religious enthusiasm make this guide to snowboarding an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to try the sport or to advance his or her skills . . . excellent title.” — Booklist “A visual feast. Graphically appealing, wonderful color photographs. . . . A solid addition to winter sports collections.”

— school library Journal Snowboarding Skills is ideal for those starting out as well as for more experienced boarders looking to fix a persistent problem or just improve their skills.

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Pro tips from the world’s top boarders Action photo sequences with explanatory diagrams Directional arrows showing exactly how and where to turn “Don’t” and “do” photo comparisons Troubleshooting sidebars Lessons to improve skills Explanations on understanding snow and weather conditions Safety tips and equipment maintenance Hill etiquette, avoiding injury and more.

From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything a boarder needs to know.

Cindy Kleh is an avid snowboarder who has written for and edited various books and outdoor magazines. She began competing at the national level in 1999 and has won medals in boardercross, giant slalom and slalom for women, including the USASA Overall Snowboarding Title. She is a certified Level 1 AAS1 snowboard instructor and lives in Colorado.

Of related interest: freestyle snowboarding

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Top Tips for Expert Skiing Techniques Andrew Peszek How to improve technique and prepare for the ski season.

Downhill skiing, especially high alpine and backcountry skiing, is a popular recreational activity in North America. This book is the ideal guide for any intermediate skier wanting to take the sport to the next level.

Ski Skills is packed with vibrant color photographs of skiers in action, and clear illustrations give useful analysis to help improve technique and form. The book begins with a thorough explanation of the “three pillars of skiing”: physical condition, balance and technique. A discussion of the new philosophy of skiing includes a comparison of traditional skis and carving skis and the recommended “rules” to follow when choosing equipment.

A comprehensive technique section includes a thorough analysis of ski turns that shows and explains the anatomy of a turn — including the role of the skis, legs, knees, hips, upper body, arms, ski poles and body weight — the types of turns, and the phases and elements of a turn.

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Tips on how to maintain balance Advice on purchasing equipment How to avoid mistakes How to identify and correct old habits Planning a ski trip Skiing for pleasure.

Ski Skills will find a welcome audience among intermediate skiers who want to improve their skills and enjoy this exhilarating sport at their highest potential. andrew Peszek has been a ski instructor for the last 20 years.

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BOXInG FOr FITness Safe and Fun Workouts to Get You Fighting Fit

Clinton McKenzie and Hilary Lissenden A guide to using a boxer’s traditional training regime to reach fitness goals.

Boxing for fitness is a non-contact cardiovascular workout that’s safe, effective and enjoyable. It is suitable for men and women of all ages and fitness levels, from novices to cross-training athletes, and it can be practiced at home as well as the gym, so it’s easy to get started. And it’s a powerful stress-reliever.

Boxing for Fitness covers all the techniques involved in a boxing fitness program and explains how to tailor it to suit individual needs.

Color photographs and illustrations and step-by-step guidance help to ensure good form and maximum benefit. The core elements described in Boxing for Fitness are:

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Punches and combinations Shadow boxing Skipping Punching bags Circuit training Focus-mitt work.

McKenzie and Lissenden recommend training plans and provide sound advice on safety precautions for older and younger people and those less able. Expert tips explain how to prevent injury.

The benefits of boxing for fitness are many: weight loss, general toning, improved strength and speed, coordination, balance and flexibility. Boxing for Fitness is a comprehensive guide to one of the most effective and fun exercise programs to achieve these goals.

Clinton McKenzie fought Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1976 Olympic Games before turning professional. He currently works with the general public to bring boxing fitness and its benefits into the mainstream. Hilary lissenden is a qualified fitness instructor.

Together with Clinton McKenzie, she develops boxing fitness training programs for a variety of fitness levels and age groups.

Of related interest: martial Arts made easy Peter lewis 978-1-55407-486-0 paperback $19.95

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BIG BOOK OF sPOrTs QUOTes Compiled by Eric Zweig and Chris McDonell firEfly books 978-1-55407-650-5 plastic-laminated hardcover $29.95 ctn qty:

320 pages 8¾ × 11¼ 100 color photographs

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sHOOTInG FrOM THe lIP Hockey’s Best Quotes and Quips Chris McDonell firEfly books 978-1-55407-435-8 paperback $17.95 ctn qty:

176 pages 6 × 8½ 30 color photographs, index

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The Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expert Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley and Barrie Smith firEfly books 978-1-55407-429-7 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $39.95 ctn qty:

400 pages 7¾ × 10 color photographs and illustrations throughout, glossary, index

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Mini Origami Projects for Cards, Gifts and Decorations Gay Merrill Gross “Chock full of clear step-by-step instructions . . . your child can make cards, gifts, decorations and more as they develop their dexterity and their abilities to follow instructions.”

— Parents express “Instructions are easy to follow. Gross is a well-known origami author, and her books are always well done.” — Palm Beach Post

firEfly books 978-1-55407-091-6 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 20 sEptEmbEr

144 pages 8½ × 8½ step-by-step color photographs throughout

Minigami is a step-by-step guide to 50 miniature origami projects. It is packed with great new origami designs that use all the popular modern forms of miniature origami, including tea-bag folding and iris folding.

These unique modular forms are fun and can be used as: • • • • •

Home accents Decorative display pieces Greeting cards Gift tags Decorations.

The book includes practical advice for choosing the right paper and also explains the standard folding symbols. The projects range from those for absolute beginners to pieces for intermediate and advanced artists. Step-by-step instructions illustrated in color enable artists of any skill level to create almost any miniature design.

Minigami is a fascinating craft that will challenge traditional origami enthusiasts.

Gay Merrill Gross is an expert in origami and the related skill of napkin folding. She is the author of Origami: The Art of Paperfolding, Napkin Folds for Special Occasions and three introductory books on origami.

She lives in New York City.

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OrIGaMI FOr eVerYOne Didier Boursin A complete step-by-step guide to making wonderful paper creations featuring hundreds of detailed illustrations for 68 models.

Origami aficionados are continually modernizing this ancient art.

Interesting new folds and surprisingly innovative projects attract newcomers and keep enthusiasts interested.

Origami for Everyone features the best projects from three successful titles: Easy Origami, Origami Paper Airplanes and Origami Paper Animals. This new volume is filled with outstanding folds for airplanes, animals and a range of other designs. Models are rated according to skill level. Though appropriate for those new to origami, experienced folders will also find much to entice them.

The book provides instructions on basic folding techniques and a discussion of the various papers available. It provides a solid base on which readers of all ages can build. Extremely detailed technical drawings, in color, accompany the reader every step of the way, from the very first crease to the stunning finished project. Projects include:

firEfly books 978-1-55407-792-2 paperback $19.95 ctn qty:

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Elephant Owl Flower Chopper Frisbee Pyramid Heron Propeller.

Thoroughly tested and carefully designed instructions make it possible for anyone to achieve great results on the first try.

sEptEmbEr didier Boursin is a world-renowned origami expert and author who lives in Paris, France. Among his books are Origami Paper Animals and Advanced Origami.

Of related interest: Complete origami

David Mitchell 978-1-55407-459-4 paperback with flaps $19.95

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JeWelrY In a JIFFY

More Than 55 Quick and Easy Bead Projects Fransie Snyman A crafter’s guide to making fashionable beaded jewelry in an hour.

Jewelry in a Jiffy is for the impatient beader. It has more than 55 original beaded jewelry projects and many more variations, the majority of which can be completed in about an hour — instant gratification.

Clear step-by-step instructions, color photographs and line drawings are accompanied by stunning photographs of all the finished pieces.

Beautiful close-up images of sparkling crystals, elegant pearls and polished metal beads will inspire novice and experienced crafters alike.

The book begins with a chapter on techniques, fittings (such as spacers), fasteners, tools and types of beads. The projects, organized according to style and material, include:

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Mostly metal Bracelets Magnetic jewelry Quick and easy Pearls and crystals Felt

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Floating necklaces Earrings Corded and ribbon jewelry Watches Multi-string necklaces.

Jewelry in a Jiffy is a straightforward guide to making fashionable personalized jewelry. With these creative projects and clear explanations of basic skills, the only limit is the beader’s imagination.

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Fransie snyman, BSc, BEd, is a science teacher and a prolific crafter. She is the author of Making Kids’ Clothes, It’s Party Time and Cross Stitch Miniatures. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa.

Of related interest: pewter Craft

sandy Griffiths 978-1-55407-603-1 paperback with flaps $19.95

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FIreFlY’s sTeP-BYsTeP enCYClOPedIa OF needleCraFT

Patchwork, Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and Appliqué Plus Dozens of Projects with How-to Instructions Susie Johns, Sasha Kagan, Cheryl Owen and Caroline Smith The ultimate reference for today’s generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters.

Firefly’s Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill levels. It provides step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit, crochet, quilt, appliqué and embroider by machine or by hand. Over 50 creative projects that put these skills to use show needlecrafters how to make clothing, decorative items and household accessories.

firEfly books 978-1-55407-925-4 flexibound $29.95 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

320 pages 8½ × 11 approximately 2,000 color photos, glossaries, templates, boxes, yarns list, techniques index

Thorough instructions and illustrations give comprehensive howto explanations of basic and advanced techniques. Extensive stitch glossaries show the possibilities and an enticing selection of contemporary patterns put them to use. Thousands of full-color photographs show every step and every stitch clearly. Specialized techniques are explained and illustrated in detail. These include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

More than 60 cable knit patterns Hand dying yarns Multi-color motifs and chevrons Shell, clusters, lace, mesh and filet crochet patterns Special effects in whitework, blackwork, crewelwork and cutwork Drawn and pulled threadwork Couching, laidwork, trapunto, corded and contour quilting Seminole and log cabin patchwork Lace and insertion appliqué Creating machine lace fabrics Using furnishing fabrics Enlarging, reducing and scaling patterns Designing for a machine.

Firefly’s Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete all-in-one reference. Its abundant color photographs, straightforward instruction and creative projects will appeal to novice and experienced needlecrafters alike. susie Johns teaches craft workshops in knitting, crochet, embroidery and other textile crafts. She is a contributor to craft magazines and is the author of many books. sasha Kagan is a renowned British knit and crochet designer. Her books include Knitwear and Crochet Inspiration. Cheryl Owen is an experienced crafter, dressmaker, fashion designer and embroiderer. She is the author of many books and has contributed to numerous magazines.

Caroline smith is the author of So Easy . . . Home Sewing.

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The Art of the Tape Joe Wilson For the crafter in all of us: 18 projects using the do-it-yourselfer’s not-so-secret weapon.

NASA has a policy that requires every space shuttle mission to carry at least one roll of “the gray tape.” Red Green, head possum on The Red Green Show, is also a fan of the sticky stuff, saying “Spare the duct tape, spoil the job.”

boston mills prEss 978-1-55046-429-0 paperback $14.95 ctn qty: 48

96 pages 8¾ × 8¼ over 200 color and blackand-white illustrations

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But now duct tape comes in designer colors, as well as a transparent version for the color-shy. The once-humble tape has hit the big time.

There are duct-tape clubs, competitions and websites, and the Stuck at the Prom Scholarship Contest is in its 11th year.

In this instructive, entertaining and downright funny how-to book, Joe Wilson shows how to rip, cut and fold ordinary duct tape to make 18 amazing projects. They include: • • • • • • • • • •

Wallet Barbecue apron Lunchbox Tool belt Cell phone holder Baseball cap TV chair caddy Raingear for pets Toilet roll cover Halloween masks.

Ductigami is more fun than a crossword puzzle, more useful than a welder’s certificate and more durable than a rechargeable battery. Its audience knows no bounds.

Joe Wilson is a duct-tape master and all-around entrepreneur who has been profiled in scores of North American newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune and the Detroit Free Press. He is frequently interviewed on radio talk shows and lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Of related interest: Carve your own totem pole

Wayne Hill, Jimi Mckee and Beverly McMullen Foreword by Peter Harvie 978-1-55046-466-5 paperback $24.95

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The Essential Guide to the Plays A.D. Cousins, chief consultant A beautifully illustrated reference to Shakespeare and his time.

Four centuries after he penned them, Shakespeare’s plays continue to delight audiences and readers worldwide. Shakespeare: The Essential Guide to the Plays is a stimulating and accessible guide to all of Shakespeare’s known works as well as a revealing study of the man himself.

More than 250 full-color photographs, artworks, illustrations, charts and diagrams highlight the concise text, which was written by an international team of Shakespearean scholars. The book includes: • The personal and professional life of Shakespeare • Plot summaries and character lists for each play • Coverage of every history, comedy, tragedy and romance in the Shakespeare canon, from the well known (Hamlet, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) to the more obscure (King John, Pericles, Cymbeline) • A comprehensive reference section. firEfly books 978-1-55407-928-5 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: octobEr

256 pages 7¾ × 9½ 250 color artworks, fact boxes, statistics, timeline of shakespeare’s life and times, famous quotes, foreword, further reading, glossary, index

Each work’s themes, imagery, language and historical context are discussed in accessible language. Sidebars give at-a-glance information on plots, characters, sources, settings and famous quotations. Detailed diagrams, charts and tables shed light on the plays’ characters and their interrelationships and illustrate the factual context of the plots. Finally, carefully selected images of stage and film productions from different cultures and historical periods convey the drama, pathos and humor of Shakespeare’s works and provide clear evidence of the universality and modernity of his centuries-old creations. a.d. Cousins is a fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and a member of the Order of Australia. He has been a visiting adjunct professor at the Renaissance Studies Center at the University of Massachusetts and a visiting scholar at Princeton and Penn State. He is the author of eight books, including monographs on Shakespeare’s non-dramatic verse.

Of related interest: knights

Constance Brittain Bouchard 978-1-55407-755-7 paperback with flaps $29.95 978-1-55407-480-8 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $40.00 “Visually transfixing.” — Booklist

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FasHIOn desIGn dIreCTOrY Marnie Fogg The ultimate who’s who in the world of fashion design.

Fashion Design Directory presents an enticing panorama of 150 key players in fashion, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. These are the people and companies that have shaped the world of fashion as we know it and defined the modern perception of style.

For ease of reference, the book is organized alphabetically by fashion house. Each spread comprises an overview of the brand and a visual timeline that highlights key moments, signature pieces and defining looks throughout the label’s history.

Fashion Design Directory also includes stunning runway images with informative captions, and a fabric swatch directory displays 40 of the most arresting and important prints.

firEfly books 978-1-55407-911-7 paperback with flaps $29.95 ctn qty:

352 pages 6¾ × 8¼ 700 full-color illustrations, timeline, index

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Encyclopedic in scope and featuring established masters such as Valentino, Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld, rising stars such as Christopher Kane and everything from demure Orla Kiely pieces to Vivienne Westwood’s daring creations, Fashion Design Directory will satisfy fashionistas everywhere. It is an essential reference for those who want to be up to date on fashion design.

Marnie Fogg is a fashion expert, lecturer, media consultant and author with extensive experience in the fashion industry. She has interviewed contemporary designers the world over and is also the bestselling author of Couture Interiors: Living with Design.

Of related interest: vogue fashion

linda Watson 978-1-55407-437-2 paperback $24.95 “a must for would-be fashionistas.”

— Grand Magazine

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Concept to Catwalk olivier Gerval 978-1-55407-664-2 paperback with flaps $29.95 “Highly recommended for fledgling fashion designers, including design students and entrepreneurs.” — Library Journal

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THe WOrld BOOK OF HaPPIness Leo Bormans, editor The knowledge and wisdom of 100 happiness professors from around the world.

It may be surprising to learn the amount of scientific research conducted on happiness and that there is a World Database of Happiness, a cumulative and continuous register of that research.

There is a lot to be learned about happiness and how to achieve it.

The World Book of Happiness is a fascinating compilation of brief essays by 100 of the most prominent experts in positive psychology working in 50 countries. Writing from their own areas of expertise in language free of academic jargon, the contributors examine the principles of happiness, also known as subjective well-being, and how to achieve it. These expert recommendations are shown as “keys” to happiness.

firEfly books 978-1-55407-930-8 sewn flexibound paperback with flaps $29.95 ctn qty:

360 pages 8 × 10 full-color photographs and illustrations, tables

The book reveals many paths to happiness. From the founder of positive psychology, it is “other people matter.” From Germany it is “pride, modesty and gratitude.” In Malaysia it is “nourish the soul,” and in Austria “fitness, friends and fun” bring happiness. And in Denmark, home to the happiest people: “Believe in yourself.” But what, too, of genetics, geography and health? The experts also consider these factors and recommend keys to happiness that address what we think we cannot control.

Positive psychology may not be widely known, but the desire to be happy is universal. By transforming information into knowledge and knowledge into wisdom, The World Book of Happiness brings readers a hopeful and practical guide to that elusive state of being.

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leo Bormans studied at the University of Louvain, has a master’s degree in languages and philosophy, and was a teacher in languages and communication and a journalist. He works for the Ministry of Education in Belgium as editor in chief of Klasse, a range of magazines, web sites, internet TV and activities for teachers, parents, pupils and students. He is the author of 100% Positivo, about finding optimism in everyday living, and the award-winning children’s book Every Day’s a Party! He lives in Leopoldsburg, Belgium.

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The Modern Diesel and Electric Reference Greg McDonnell Foreword by Jerry A. Pinkepank “This new oversize, full color book is the ‘Diesel Spotter’s Guide’ on steroids. . . . After you get locomotives, you’ll WANT to go out and see what’s new!” — railfan & railroad “This is a field guide that is also elegant, so my advice is this: Buy two copies, and toss one in your car, and put the other one on your coffee table.” — Trains

boston mills prEss 978-1-55407-896-7 paperback with flaps $29.95 ctn qty:

240 pages 11¼ × 10¼ 300 color photographs, tables, index

octobEr Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55046-493-1

This remarkable large-format reference is the essential photographic reference to modern North American locomotives.

Locomotives covers all mainline models built for North American railroads from the mid-1970s onward, from EMD Dash 2s and GE Dash 7s to the latest 70 Series and Evolution Series models, as well as Green Goats, Gensets and mainline passenger electric-powered locomotives.

Containing nearly 300 photographs of the more than 120 locomotive models from every locomotive manufacturer, this is the definitive reference for the North American rail fan. Greg McDonnell provides concise yet comprehensive information on each model, along with easy-to-read tables of production totals, build dates and mechanical specifications.

Greg Mcdonnell is the author of 10 books on a wide range of transportation subjects and a professional photojournalist for railroad publications in the United States and Canada. He received the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society’s Fred A. and Jane R. Stindt Photography Award for significant contribution to the photographic interpretation of North America’s railroading history. He lives in Cambridge, Ontario.

Jerry a. Pinkepank is the author of the original Diesel Spotter’s Guide and founder of the diesel locomotive news magazine Extra 2200 South.

He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Of related interest: the Historical Atlas of World Railroads

John Westwood 978-1-55407-523-2 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $45.00 “Breathtaking. . . . Highly recommended.”

— Choice

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Adventures Moving the World’s Biggest Structures Carlo Massarella Staggering feats of engineering and ingenuity move the world’s biggest structures.

Moving house is a logistical nightmare, but imagine the challenge of moving an entire house — fixtures, fittings, walls, chimney and roof — all at once. If that isn’t enough, how about moving the house through a major city, over a mountain range or across a frozen lake?

That’s the kind of impossible feat tackled in the dramatic hit TV series Monster Moves.

This companion book explores the why, how and who of extraordinary monster moves from around the world, every one a stunning feat of engineering skill and a compelling story of determination. The book uses the series’ trademark features, which include clear, color photographs and blueprint graphics that explain the engineering solutions. No matter how monstrously large, it can be moved. firEfly books 978-1-55407-931-5 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $29.95 ctn qty: octobEr

224 pages 7¼ × 10½ 200 full-color photographs, illustrations, index

 book includes a DvD that contains two 30-minute episodes of Monster Moves

The book covers the planning and journeys of: • • • • • • • • •

Mammoth mansions Huge homes Tall towers Lofty lighthouses Colossal churches Massive machines Historic homes Sunken ships Titanic trains.

No structure is off limits! Monster Moves chronicles how a 30-meter tall church is rolled down the road to an Iowa community in need of a church and how a wooden heritage house is sliced and diced to fit through tiny Nova Scotia streets.

Monster Moves is a major TV brand in 170 countries around the world, shown to a diverse audience on the major TV networks TLC, Discovery and National Geographic. Premiere episodes and reruns consistently earn high ratings.

BONUS! A DVD containing 2 episodes is bound into each book.

Carlo Massarella is an Emmy award–winning producer and director and the creator and series producer of Monster Moves.

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Pan aMerICan ClIPPers The Golden Age of Flying Boats James Trautman “The photographs and artwork will enable readers to grasp the magnificence of the transoceanic flying boats. . . . The accurate, authoritative text will provide information that is new to all but the exceptionally well-informed aviation buff and nonspecialist historian.” — Choice For a world coming out of economic depression in the 1930s, the Pan American Airways Clipper “flying boats” symbolized elegance and luxury, adventure and romance. Illustrated with rare period photographs, vintage travel posters, magazine ads and colorful company brochures, this fascinating book covers every aspect of the fabulous era of Pan American’s graceful clippers.

boston mills prEss 978-1-55407-894-3 paperback $29.95 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

272 pages 9¼ × 11¼ 200 color images plus 100 historical blackand-white photographs, bibliography, index

Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55046-476-4

Like their maritime namesakes, the Clippers used the oceans to form a vast global network of travel routes. Pan Am founder Juan Trippe was a visionary who saw the importance of international travel to a changing world. His Clippers would play a key role in the evolution of transoceanic flight, setting time and distance records over the Atlantic and Pacific, providing airmail delivery between continents and eventually serving the Allies as troop and cargo transports during World War II. Pan Am Clippers permanently changed the world’s concept of time and space by dramatically reducing travel time and opening up international air travel to the general public. This fascinating, informative and richly illustrated book brings back another time and way of life.

James Trautman is a regular contributor to North American magazines, newspapers and television. He has worked on projects to uncover the wreckage of one of the Pan Am Clippers lost in World War II. He lives in southern Ontario.

Of related interest: 50 Aircraft that Changed the World ron Dick and Dan Patterson 978-1-55407-658-1 paperback with flaps $29.95

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The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II Donald Nijboer “This fascinating book is a gold mine for aviation trivia junkies.”

— Airforce Graphic War is a superb collection of top-secret drawings, including training manuals and colorful wartime posters, from World War II. They were brilliantly created from a few downed aircraft, but mainly from pilots’ views of the enemy in the air, during missions.

Almost all of the material was originally listed as “restricted — official use only” and previously unpublished in any form. The cutaway drawings of the aircraft and airborne weaponry were critical to the war efforts of Allied and Axis forces alike. As there was little intelligence available to pilots about the design, power and armament of opposing aircraft, these “graphic transcriptions” were essential. boston mills prEss 978-1-55407-892-9 paperback $29.95 ctn qty:

272 pages 9¼ × 11¼ full-color photographs throughout, bibliography, index

August Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55046-424-5

Many of the graphic artists and technical illustrators employed by the Allies, and most employed by the Axis powers, remain anonymous.

Their work survives on these pages, however, to provide rare and unique insight into war room strategy and the air- and ground-crew trainee classroom.

Aviation enthusiasts, modelers, illustrators, artists and anyone with an interest in World War II history will find Graphic War a compelling inside look at the war fought in the sky. donald nijboer is co-author, with photographer Dan Patterson, of Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors, Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions and Cockpits of the Cold War. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

By the same author: Cockpit

introduction by air Vice-Marshal ron Dick 978-1-55046-488-7 paperback $24.95 “The cockpit photographs are superb.”

— Pilot

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GreaT laKes lIGHTHOUses enCYClOPedIa Larry and Patricia Wright “Very useful for transportation, architecture, local, and comprehensive collections. Highly recommended.” — Choice “If you own only one lighthouse book, this is the one to buy.”

— Great laker This comprehensive, full-color encyclopedia features more than 650 lighthouses located on all five of the Great Lakes.

From the time the Great Lakes were navigated, swift currents, hidden reefs and shoals, shifting sandbars, and fierce, fast-moving storms have made the lakes a mariner’s nightmare. Tales of tragedy and triumph abound, and thousands of sailors’ lives were lost before a network of lighthouses was established. boston mills prEss 978-1-55407-893-6 paperback $35.00 ctn qty:

448 pages 8¾ × 11¼ full-color photographs throughout, index

August Previous edition (hardcover): 978-1-55046-399-6

All manner of stone, brick and wooden lighthouses were erected to guide vessels to safe waters. A great many of these noble structures have fallen into disrepair or been torn down in the name of progress, but, fortunately, hundreds have survived, to stand as monuments to an exciting period in history and points of pilgrimage for millions of maritime enthusiasts.

Created over a span of 15 years, Great Lakes Lighthouses Encyclopedia describes lighthouses in both the United States and Canada and includes the history, construction materials, chronology of keepers, points of access and, in some cases, photographs of nowgone lighthouses.

Patricia Wright and photographer larry Wright have collaborated on two previous books, Bonfires and Beacons and Bright Lights, Dark Nights.

Of related interest: updated 2nd edition

unforgettable Canada

George Fischer and Noel Hudson 978-1-55046-461-0 paperback with flaps $29.95

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TeMaGaMI

A Wilderness Paradise Canoeing · Kayaking · Hiking Compiled and illustrated by Hap Wilson Features the best canoe, kayak and hiking routes in the wild Temagami region of Ontario.

“Compiled by Hap Wilson, an outdoor writer who has more than thirty years of experience as a wilderness guide . . . personally documented maps . . . far more information than a volume this size might lead the reader to expect.”

— Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal Temagami is one of the northern hemisphere’s most desirable and pristine wilderness areas. Each year thousands visit this 10,000 km2 wilderness area in Central Ontario in search of rugged solitude and authentic backwoods adventure.

boston mills prEss 978-1-55407-974-2 paperback $24.95 ctn qty: sEptEmbEr

160 pages 8½ × 11 135 two-color maps, 15 pen-and-ink illustrations, 40 black-and-white photographs, glossary, bibliography, directory of services

Previous edition: 978-1-55046-434-4

This comprehensive guidebook clearly details 25 of the best canoeing, kayaking and hiking routes and contains notes on the region’s history, geography, archaeology, flora and fauna, as well as important outfitting, camping and safety tips.

Trips include: • Temagami to Lake Wanapitei Loop • Marten River to Wicksteed Loop • Lake Temagami Circle Loop • Red Cedar to Jumping Cariboo Lake Loop • Anima Nipissing and Jackpine Lake Loop • Rabbit and Twin Lakes Loop • Turner Lake Loop • Matabitchuan River Route • Nasmith and Obabika River Route

• Lady Evelyn, Makobe River, Montreal River Loop • Anima Nipissing — Montreal River Loop • Maple Mountain Loop • Sugar Lake, Muskego River Links • Gowganda to Elk Lake Route • Smoothwater Lake, Lady Evelyn River Loop • Makobe Lake and Trethewey Lake Links • Smoothwater Lake to Sturgeon River Route.

Hap Wilson is a wilderness tripper and guide with over 35 years’ experience. A self-taught writer, artist and photographer, he is also one of Canada’s best-known canoeists and the author of many guide books.

Of related interest: top 50 Canoe Routes of ontario kevin Callan 978-1-55407-834-9 paperback $29.95

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Canoe Atlas of the little north Jonathan Berger and Thomas Terry 978-1-55046-496-2 plastic-laminated hardcover $95.00

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TOrOnTO sTreeT naMes

An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins Leonard Wise and Allan Gould Praise for the first edition: “Deserves a place on every Toronto history buff’s bookshelf.”

— Canadian Book review annual Toronto Street Names provides a highly visible record of the past of Canada’s largest city. It commemorates the people and events that have shaped the place and tells the fascinating and curious stories of how more than 340 Toronto streets got their names. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, and it now includes four walkingtour maps and a historical index. A new essay by Charis Cotter (author of Toronto Between the Wars: Life in the City 1919–1929, winner of the 2005 Heritage Toronto Award of Excellence) explores the history of the iconic Toronto streetcar and how the development of streetcar routes along certain streets helped mold the city we know today.

firEfly books 978-1-55407-968-1 paperback $24.95 ctn qty:

272 pages 7 × 10 black-and-white photographs throughout, maps, bibliography, index

sEptEmbEr Previous edition: 978-1-55209-386-3

The names of Toronto’s streets map the trails and portages of the First Nations inhabitants, the arrival of the early explorers and the founding of York at the end of the 18th century. They trace the growth and political turmoil of the 19th century, the modernization of the 20th century and beyond, and the emergence of one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities. The lives of brewers, politicians, architects, royalty, explorers and farmers can be traced in the city’s street names.

From the grand estates of Toronto’s early upper class to the villages and homes that immigrants left behind, Toronto’s street names tell many stories.

Toronto Street Names is easy to read, intriguing and ideal for the traveler who prefers exploring off the beaten track. It is also a fascinating source of information for readers interested in the history of North America’s great cities. The book is illustrated with period photographs and is fully indexed and cross-referenced. leonard Wise has authored several books on Toronto, including Toronto Eats, More Toronto Eats and Making Out in Toronto. He has also been a columnist for the Toronto Star, where he wrote about food specialty items. A lawyer, Wise first turned to writing in 1970. He lives in Toronto. alan Gould holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from York University.

He has written over 700 newspaper and magazine articles and has published more than two dozen books, including Fodor’s: Toronto and The Toronto Book. He lives in Toronto.

Of related interest: toronto between the Wars Charis Cotter 978-1-55297-899-3 paperback with flaps $29.95 “This book is a feast for the eyes.”

— Canadian Book Review

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old toronto Houses

Tom Cruickshank Photography by John de Visser 978-1-55407-382-5 paperback with flaps $39.95 “Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 photographs.”

— The Globe and Mail

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Sights You Can See from the Comfort of a Convenience Luke Barclay A collection of the world’s most scenic outhouses, panoramic bathrooms and incomparable restroom views.

Here is a collection of 77 of the most spectacular, intriguing and thought-provoking restrooms with views. Some are primitive outdoor facilities, where the view is the finest luxury, and many others are luxurious indoor lavatories with views not to be missed. Still others are bathrooms on the move — in the air, in the water and on the ground.

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176 pages 7×7 full-color photographs throughout, maps, index

Deserts, forests and mountain ranges loom large, but so do historical sites, monasteries, research stations, transportation hubs and sports facilities. There are toilets for train enthusiasts, plane spotters and wildlife spotters, and at least 10 of them overlook World Heritage Sites.

Photographs show the views as the user sees them. Lively descriptions and anecdotes add background, and country maps show locations. The facilities include: • • • •

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Spotlessly clean, fully flushable and unisex on Mount Fuji Front seat to the runway at Singapore’s Changi Airport Outdoor “communal toilet” at a Buddhist monastery Cape Town, South Africa, overlooking Table Mountain (binoculars included) Dune 45 in the Namibian desert Tengboche Monastery in view of Mount Everest Overlooking Hong Kong’s vast harbor Beneath 24-hour daylight in Antarctica.

The entertaining photographs in A Loo with a View take the concept of convenience to a new level. No two loos are alike and all are truly remarkable. After all, a toilet is a necessity of life — no matter where you are. luke Barclay studied history at the University of Sheffield, England, before spending two years living in rural Japan where he taught English. He worked for BBC documentaries before embarking on his loo hunt.

Of related interest: bizarre buildings

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BraIn GaMes FOr dOGs

Fun Ways to Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog and Provide It with Vital Mental Stimulation Claire Arrowsmith firEfly books 978-1-55407-490-7 paperback with flaps $19.95 ctn qty: 36

160 pages 6½ × 8¾ full-color photographs throughout

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THe seCreT lIFe OF YOUr CaT Unlock the Mysteries of Your Pet’s Behavior Vicky Halls firEfly books 978-1-55407-735-9 paperback $19.95 ctn qty: 22

208 pages 7 × 10¼ 240 full-color photographs, index

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The Definitive Guide for Dog Owners Dr. Bruce Fogle ★ “Easy-to-read, attractive, indispensable.” — library Journal firEfly books 978-1-55407-700-7 paperback with flaps $29.95 ctn qty: 12

384 pages 7 × 10¼ more than 600 color photographs, index, futher info section

978-1-55407-779-3 hardcover $39.95 ctn qty: 10 AvAilAblE

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2nd EDITION, REVISED & UPDATED — NOW IN PAPERBACK

ManUal OF KOI HealTH

How to Create a Healthy Environment for Your Koi and How to Treat Any Sickness that May Afflict Them Tony Pitham and Keith Holmes A complete and authoritative illustrated guide to caring for koi for optimum health and beauty.

Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the art of fish keeping. The magnificent and often expensive fish have inspired a fanatical following, with collectors prepared to devote a lot of time and resources to creating a flourishing koi pond.

One of the top priorities for koi keepers is coping with fish that become ill. Left untreated, many fish suffer and die. In Manual of Koi Health, two internationally recognized koi professionals give practical advice on how to create a healthy environment for koi and how to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases.

The book is divided into four parts: firEfly books 978-1-55407-920-9 paperback $24.95 ctn qty:

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• Part one addresses the all-important subject of disease prevention, which includes creating the optimal environment. A checklist outlines regular maintenance tasks to ensure water quality.

• Part two covers the “essential skills” of koi keeping, including anatomy, biology and handling koi.

• Part three is a comprehensive A-to-Z guide that covers diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered koi disease.

• Part four describes various methods to administer treatment to koi, such as medicinal baths and dips.

Manual of Koi Health is written specifically for koi keepers, whether they are novices with a single pond or serious koi enthusiasts deeply involved in breeding or exhibiting. The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs and illustrations that highlight the expert text, and step-by-step instructions provide easy-to-follow directions for a wide range of procedures. It is a vital reference for every koi keeper.

Tony Pitham owns a koi business and writes articles that provide advice for fishkeepers.

Keith Holmes has 25 years’ experience with aquatic and ornamental fish management and koi health. He has written many articles for fish hobby magazines and associations.

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servaas de kock and ronnie Watt 978-1-55407-215-6 paperback with flaps $22.95 “This is a guide any aspiring koi-keeper needs.”

— The Midwest Book Review

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the manual of fish Health

Dr. Chris andrews, adrian exell and Dr. Neville Carrington 978-1-55407-691-8 paperback $19.95 “Perhaps one of the easiest books on fish health to follow. Contains lots of photos and is organized well by type of disease . . . this book is a must for the serious fish owner. one of my most used books.”

— freshaquarium.about.com

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THe saCred seX BIBle A Guide to Sex and Spirit in the East and West Cassandra Lorius A comprehensive illustrated guide to sex and spirituality.

Sacred sex presumes that male and female essence underlies all existence. Their union, a marriage of flesh and spirit, body and soul, is the path to sexual enlightenment, bringing spiritual wholeness to material life.

The Sacred Sex Bible, a comprehensive illustrated guide to sex and spirituality, looks at historical and cultural currents in sexuality and the influence of Western and Eastern traditions, from pagan to Tantra.

Cassandra Lorius includes examples of sexual practice and rituals along with exercises on breathing and visualization as pathways to sacred sex, or blissful union with the divine.

The book features: firEfly books 978-1-55407-947-6 paperback $19.95 ctn qty:

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• A history of sex in the West, including matriarchal cultures (goddesses and priestesses), Greco-Roman sex, Judaism, Christianity, the influence of religion in the pre-industrial age and cultural attitudes.

• Approaches to sexuality, including paganism and earth rituals, shamanic rituals, yoga, body work, dance, Daoism and Tantra.

• Neo-Tantra in the West, including new ways of infusing the sacred into sexuality — awareness, creativity, focus on oneness, visualization, breath and body work.

• A description of practices that include sensuality, flow and connecting body and soul.

The Sacred Sex Bible is a practical resource for sacred sex teachers, therapists, students and practitioners, holistic practitioners and professionals (such as yoga or meditation instructors and homeopaths), pagans, Tantrics, Shamanists, Daoists, Eastern spiritualists and those exploring a new level of sexual fulfillment.

Cassandra lorius, MA, PGDip, is a couples’ sex therapist and homeopath with a background in meditation, Tantra and Eastern spirituality. She is widely published on these subjects, including The Tantric Pillow Book. She lives in London, England.

Of related interest: Domestic sex goddess kate Taylor 978-1-55407-536-2 paperback with flaps $24.95

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THe Mandala BIBle The Definitive Guide to Using Sacred Shapes Madonna Gauding An introduction to the mandala and practical information on how to use one.

Mandalas are symbols of wholeness that reflect the symmetry of natural forms, the cycle of time and the circle of community. They can be found in cultures around the world and throughout history.

This comprehensive book introduces the reader to the many different forms a mandala can take, from ancient Hindu mandalas to the intricate patterns of Native American sand paintings and Celtic knotwork. It also provides practical information on how to use a mandala to promote spiritual health and well-being.

The Mandala Bible is organized into three sections: the first describes the mandala in spiritual traditions, the second section explains how to work with mandalas, and the last section is a workbook with over 80 beautiful mandala illustrations for coloring and meditation. firEfly books 978-1-55407-890-5 paperback $19.95 ctn qty:

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The Mandala Bible describes: • • • • •

Hindu mandalas Buddhist mandalas Christian mandalas Celtic mandalas Native American sand painting mandalas

• • • • •

Meditations and visualizations How to create a sand mandala Mandalas and color healing Mandalas and spiritual healing Mandalas and creativity.

Mandalas can be seen in the labyrinths of medieval churches, as ancient decoration and in jewelry. Swiss psychologist Carl Jung used mandalas as an aid to psychological understanding. For centuries Buddhist monks have painted intricate mandalas only to sweep them into the sea — the circle of life. The Mandala Bible is an enlightening introduction to this universal symbol.

Madonna Gauding is a mandala expert, author, designer and illustrator. She has written widely on meditation, Buddhism and healing, including the bestselling World Mandalas: 100 New Designs for Coloring and Meditation and The Meditation Bible.

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HIGH sCHOOl CHrOnICles Knock Before Entering Dania Lebovics Illustrations by Lam Quach A terrific way to record and preserve important data and events from the teen years for teenagers and their parents.

This revised edition of High School Chronicles begins in Grade 9 and continues through Grade 12, incorporating space for college applications. The book is in a three-ring binder format that welcomes the addition of memorabilia and accommodates standard letter-size inserts and clear plastic sleeves (not included). This memory book provides pages for recording events such as:

kiDDy chroniclEs publishing 978-0-9733994-6-2 hardcover, loose-leaf ring binder $19.95 ctn qty: 12

56 pages 10¾ × 11¾ color illustrations throughout

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Academic achievements Extracurricular activities Summer vacations Jobs Birthdays Driving lessons Prom, graduation and other special occasions College applications School transcripts and diplomas Class pictures and driving permits Other important and sentimental keepsakes.

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sCHOOl Year CHrOnICles

The Best of In-School and After-School Dania Lebovics Illustrations by Lam Quach A fun and interactive way to keep track of and record events and achievements during a child’s elementary school years.

School Year Chronicles is now expanded to include room to document school experiences from nursery school all the way through Grade 8. Among other important revisions, there is now an updated immunization schedule.

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The author provides ample space for recording a child’s personal accomplishments, so mementos and memories can be collected and preserved. Creative pages guide and motivate both parent and child to record important details that would otherwise be forgotten. This book is designed to be contributed to first by parents and then later by the child, as writing skills develop. dania lebovics is the mother of three teenage boys. She created these books to meet the growing demand of the thousands of families who used and enjoyed Baby Chronicles.

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enCYClOPedIa OF TrOPICal PlanTs

The Identification and Cultivation of Over 3,000 Tropical Plants Ahmed Fayaz A superb reference for anyone interested in the world’s tropical flora.

Accessing detailed and accurate information on tropical plants is not always easy, yet there is a huge interest in the beautiful and fascinating flora from the tropical regions of the world. This book is the most comprehensive survey of tropical plants in a single publication to date.

Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants brings together over 3,000 species of tropical plants selected to reflect the major plant groups in the tropics all over the world. It uses the most up-to-date nomenclature and systematics and arranges the species in family order, rather than by the usual alphabetical genus name, which makes identification and comparison of similar plants easier. Species descriptions include the plant’s leaves, flowers, stems and fruit, as well as its native habitat, distribution, blooming season and zone. Full-color photographs illustrate the major features of the plants described. firEfly books 978-1-55407-489-1 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket $75.00 ctn qty:

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Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants is an up-to-date, comprehensive and authoritative reference for botanists, horticulturists, professional growers and tropical plant enthusiasts. ahmed Fayaz has been a collector and grower of tropical plants for over 25 years. He is the co-founder and president of the Maldivian Wildlife Society and is currently working on a doctorate in plant systematics at Massey University, New Zealand.

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THe BOTanICal Garden Volume I, Trees and Shrubs Volume II, Perennials and Annuals Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix “Sheds new light, thanks to DNA studies, on the unwieldy and constantly changing world of plant classification. . . . These books are pure pleasure, so you can absorb as much or as little of the science as you please.” — The new York Times “Phillips’s open design and his splendid full-color detail photographs make these books a true feast for the eyes.”

— american reference Books annual

firEfly books 978-1-55297-591-6 hardcover with jacket $95.00 ctn qty: 5

492 pages 9 × 11¼ more than 2,000 full color photographs, index, bibliography

The two volumes of The Botanical Garden are exciting and thoroughly modern renditions of illustrated botany books, combining the finest in photography with expert commentary to bridge the gap between gardener-friendly books and scientific texts. In the tradition of the great botanical illustrations, each plant has been carefully photographed — as a whole and in its parts — against a white background to reveal its physical characteristics in exacting detail.

Volume I, Trees and Shrubs features 510 genera of trees, shrubs and climbers. From plants dating to prehistory — tree ferns, gingkoes and some conifers — to those more recently evolved, this volume includes early-flowering plants (magnolia and its family), catkinbearing trees, fruit and nut trees, maples, the cordyline, palm and bamboo species, and many more advanced trees and shrubs.

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Volume II, Perennials and Annuals covers 515 genera of herbaceous temperate plants, including annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs and aquatic plants. All are described in complete detail, including how they are related and their origins and uses.

Each plant listing includes: • • • • •

Genus, species and common names, date of discovery, and range Detailed and concise description in the scientific style Key recognition features Ecology and geography Cultivation needs plus notes about unusual hybrids or developments in the genus.

As a pair, the two volumes of The Botanical Garden are an allinclusive source of information and photographs of more than 1,200 genera of temperate plants. Visually rich and highly accurate, there are simply no other works of this kind available today. firEfly books 978-1-55297-592-3 hardcover with jacket $95.00 ctn qty: 4 sEptEmbEr

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540 pages 9 × 11¼ more than 2,000 full color photographs, index, bibliography

roger Phillips was trained as a painter at the Chelsea School of Art. He has 30 books to his credit, which have sold well over 3½ million copies worldwide. Martyn rix is a botanist, plant collector and gardener. After working as botanist at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley, he became an independent botanical advisor and writer and has since produced 17 books and numerous scientific papers, as well as 23 illustrated books with Roger Phillips.

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2012 Calendars Each of these beautiful high-quality calendars from Firefly Books is available in June.

24 pages · 14 × 12 full color · shrinkwrapped $14.99 (unless otherwise marked)

Discount (assorted units): • 50% non-returnable, 20–100 • 55% non-returnable, 101–500 • 57% non-returnable, 501-1,500 • 60% non-returnable, 1,501+

All Firefly calendars are printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council to come from well-managed forests, controlled sources and recycled wood or fiber.

Astronomy 2012 Edited by terence Dickinson 978-1-55297-442-1

AurorA 2012 the northern lights 978-1-55297-441-4

thE botAnicAl gArDEn 2012 978-1-55297-465-0 Also available in french: lE jArDin botAniquE 2012 978-1-55297-466-7

buttErfliEs 2012 978-1-55297-443-8

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thE cAnADiAn lAnDscApE 2012 bilingual 978-1-55297-444-5

frogs 2012 978-1-55297-445-2

thE group of sEvEn 2012 978-1-55297-459-9 $16.99 Also available in french: lE groupE DEs sEpt 2012 978-1-55297-460-5 $16.99

hummingbirDs 2012 978-1-55297-446-9

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polAr bEArs 2012 photographs by norbert rosing 978-1-55297-449-0

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rocky mountAins 2012 photographs by tim fitzharris 978-1-55297-452-0

tom thomson 2012 bilingual 978-1-55297-461-2 $16.99

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unforgEttAblE plAcEs 2012 978-1-55297-454-4 Also available in french: lEs EnDroits mAgiquEs 2012 978-1-55297-462-9

wEAthEr 2012 with Daily weather trivia 978-1-55297-455-1 Also available in french: mÉtÉo 2012 978-1-55297-467-4

wEstErn cAnADA 2012 978-1-55297-456-8

wilDErnEss pADDling 2012 978-1-55297-457-5 Also available in french: EnvironnEmEnts sAuvAgEs 2012 978-1-55297-463-6

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ADDRess books, DiARies, jouRnAls, gift CARDs

A book lover’s Diary

edited by shelagh wallace illustrated by scott mckowen 144 pages · 5½ × 8 978-1-55209-015-2 $14.95 hardcover

polar bear

a Book of Postcards photography by norbert rosing 24 postcards · 7 × 4¾ 978-1-55209-306-1 $9.95

Antiques & ColleCtibles

ARCHiteCtuRe

A Collector’s guide to teddy bears

1000 Architectural Details

by judith miller 304 pages · 5½ × 6½ 978-1-55407-777-9 $19.95 paperback

by Àlex sánchez vidiella, julio fajardo and sergi costa Duran 296 pages · 8¾ × 10 978-1-55407-783-0 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

AntHRopology

A shakespeare lover’s Diary

edited by shelagh wallace illustrated by scott mckowen 144 pages · 5½ × 8 978-1-55209-406-8 $14.95 hardcover

Architectural excellence

by paul cattermole 512 pages · 9 × 12 978-1-55407-358-0 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

A Wine lover’s Diary

edited by shelagh wallace illustrated by scott mckowen 144 pages · 5½ × 8 978-1-55209-369-6 $14.95 hardcover

tribe

by piers gibbon 192 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-742-7 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

bizarre buildings

Canadian Churches

David milne

emily Carr

by paul cattermole with ian westwell foreword by gwyn headley 224 pages · 10¾ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-308-5 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

an architectural History by peter richardson and Douglas richardson photographs by john de visser 440 pages · 10¼ × 11¾ 978-1-55407-239-2 $85.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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eco House

by sergi costa Duran 160 pages · 7½ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-782-3 $19.95 paperback with flaps

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by Anne newlands 368 pages · 9½ × 11½ 978-1-55407-290-3 $69.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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Clarence gagnon

by Anne newlands 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-082-4 $16.95 paperback

by David p. silcox 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55297-755-2 $16.95 paperback

by Anne newlands 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55209-045-9 $14.95 paperback

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ARt; AstRonomy

A fine line

by scott mckowen 208 pages · 9¼ × 11¾ 978-1-55407-451-8 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

gil Cohen

aviation artist by gil cohen 144 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55046-512-9 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the group of seven and tom thomson

by David p. silcox 444 pages · 8¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-885-1 $35.00 paperback

the group of seven and tom thomson

independent spirit

early Canadian Women artists

by A.k. prakash 410 pages · 11 × 12¼ 978-1-55407-417-4 $75.00 hardcover with jacket

by Anne newlands 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-89556-554-6 $14.95 paperback

978-1-55407-154-8 $49.95 hardcover with jacket

AstRonomy

lawren Harris

by joan murray 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55297-763-7 $12.95 paperback

updated third edition, Revised & expanded

the backyard Astronomer’s guide

by terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer 368 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-344-3 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

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native American Clothing

by theodore brasser 372 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-433-4 $65.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

exploring the night sky

by terence Dickinson illustrated by john bianchi 72 pages · 8¼ × 8¼ 978-0-920656-66-2 $9.95 paperback 978-0-920656-64-8 $17.95 library bound

pavement Chalk Artist by julian beever 112 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-661-1 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

exploring the sky

by Day

by terence Dickinson illustrated by john bianchi 72 pages · 8¼ × 8¼ 978-0-920656-71-6 $9.95 paperback

Astronomy

tom thomson

a Visual Guide by mark A. garlick, phD 304 pages · 9 × 9 978-1-55407-460-0 $27.95 paperback with flaps

by David p. silcox 64 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55297-682-1 $12.95 paperback 978-1-55297-684-5 $19.95 hardcover

978-1-55297-958-7 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

new edition with updated Content

firefly planisphere

latitude 42 Degrees North 11¾ × 11¾ laminated plastic planisphere and instruction guide in a protective plastic envelope 978-1-55407-778-6 $19.95

the History of Astronomy

by heather couper and nigel henbest foreword by Arthur c. clarke 288 pages · 9½ × 11½ 978-1-55407-537-9 $29.95 paperback

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AstRonomy; AviAtion

firefly Astronomy guides each book is 5 × 7¾

practical Astronomy

Revised edition

guide to stars and planets

by storm Dunlop 208 pages 978-1-55297-825-2 $14.95 paperback

by sir patrick moore 256 pages 978-1-55407-053-4 $19.95 paperback

second edition, updated & Revised

third edition, Revised & updated

stargazing with a telescope

stargazing with binoculars

by robin scagell and David frydman 208 pages 978-1-55407-821-9 $19.95 paperback

by robin scagell 192 pages 978-1-55407-577-5 $19.95 paperback

solar system observer’s guide

by peter grego 256 pages 978-1-55407-132-6 $17.95 paperback

sun observer’s guide

by pam spence 160 pages 978-1-55297-941-9 $14.95 paperback

fourth edition, Revised & expanded

nightWatch

by terence Dickinson 192 pages · 11¼ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-147-0 $35.00 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover

space

by Andrew chaikin foreword by captain james A. lovell 256 pages · 10½ x 10½ 978-1-55297-987-7 $29.95 paperback

saturn

by nicole mortillaro 96 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-649-9 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

fifth edition, Revised & expanded

the universe and beyond

by terence Dickinson 204 pages · 10½ × 10½ 978-1-55407-748-9 $29.95 paperback 978-1-55407-640-6 $45.00 hardcover

AviAtion

50 Aircraft that Changed Avro Arrow by the Arrowheads the World by ron Dick and Dan patterson 208 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55407-658-1 $29.95 paperback with flaps

Revised & updated

book of flight

by judith E. rinard 180 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-047-6 $29.95 128 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-275-0 $16.95 paperback paperback 978-1-55407-292-7 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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Cockpit

by Donald nijboer photography by Dan patterson introduction by Air vice-marshal ron Dick 176 pages · 9 × 12 978-1-55046-488-7 $24.95 paperback

kennedy space Center

by David west reynolds 248 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-643-7 $24.95 paperback

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biogRApHy & memoiR

my Ambulance education

by joseph f. clark 256 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-447-1 $19.95 paperback 978-1-55407-464-8 $29.95 hardcover

the prizefighter and the playwright

sigmund freud

build your own birdhouses and feeders

Revised second edition

Gene Tunney and Bernard shaw by jay r. tunney; introduction by christopher newton 288 pages · 6¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-641-3 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by ralph steadman 120 pages · 10½ × 12 978-1-55209-174-6 $19.95 paperback

Where Rivers Run

updated and expanded

trauma junkie

by janice hudson 272 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-614-7 $19.95 paperback

by gary & joanie mcguffin 242 pages · 5½ × 8¾ 978-1-55046-314-9 $22.95 paperback

CRAfts & Hobbies

Artist’s little book of Color

by simon jennings 128 pages · 8 × 6¼ 978-1-55407-399-3 $18.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Complete book of patchwork, quilting & Appliqué by linda seward 184 pages · 10¼ × 10 978-1-55407-804-2 $24.95 paperback with flaps

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by john perkins 144 pages · 8¼ × 12 978-1-55209-135-7 $19.95 paperback

the Complete guide to Calligraphy

ralph cleminson, general editor 224 pages · 9 × 111⁄8 978-1-55407-179-1 $35.00 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

Canoecraft

by ted moores 208 pages · 10¾ × 8 978-1-55209-342-9 $22.95 paperback

Revised & expanded second edition

Complete pebble mosaic Handbook

by maggy howarth 256 pages · 83⁄8 × 11¼ 978-1-55407-418-1 $29.95 paperback

Canoe paddles

by graham warren and David gidmark 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55209-525-6 $24.95 paperback

Contemporary Dyecraft

Carve your own totem pole

by wayne hill, jimi mckee and beverly mcmullen foreword by peter harvie 132 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-466-5 $24.95 paperback

Ductigami

by melanie brummer 144 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-729-8 $19.95 paperback with flaps

by joe wilson 96 pages · 8¾ × 8 978-1-55046-429-0 $14.95 paperback

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easy origami

kayaks you Can build

by ted moores and greg rössel 256 pages · 10¾ × 8 978-1-55297-861-0 $39.95 978-1-55297-928-0 $19.95 hardcover plastic-laminated hardcover

by Didier boursin 64 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55297-939-6 $9.95 paperback

origami paper Animals

paper Cutouts

by Didier boursin 64 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55209-622-2 $9.95 paperback

by hélène leroux-hugon and juliette vicart 104 pages · 9½ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-320-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps

knitting stitches

by mary webb 352 pages · 5¾ × 6¾ 978-1-55407-214-9 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

minigami

by gay merrill gross 144 pages · 8½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-091-6 $19.95 paperback

pewter Craft

by sandy griffiths 144 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-603-1 $19.95 paperback with flaps

quilt of belonging

edited by Esther bryan & friends 296 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55046-435-1 $29.95 paperback with flaps

by paul forrester 256 pages · 6¾ × 8 978-1-55407-488-4 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

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Compact edition

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Hope in Hell

inside the World of Doctors Without Borders

by Dan bortolotti 320 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-634-5 $19.95 paperback

Fall 2011

by Didier boursin 64 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55209-616-1 $9.95 paperback 978-1-55209-626-0 $19.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

978-1-55209-628-4 $19.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Woodworker’s technique bible

origami paper Airplanes

Design A–Z

by stephen bayley and terence conran 336 pages · 5¾ × 6¼ 978-1-55407-751-9 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Concept to Catwalk by olivier gerval 216 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-664-2 $29.95 paperback with flaps

second edition, updated & expanded

the Woodcut Artist’s Handbook

by george A. walker foreword by barry moser 184 pages · 6¼ × 9½ 978-1-55407-635-2 $29.95 paperback

fashion Accessories

by olivier gerval 224 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-665-9 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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fAsHion; fooD AnD Wine & spiRits

fooD AnD Wine & spiRits

vogue fashion

over 100 years of style by Decade and Designer by linda watson 408 pages · 6 × 8½ 978-1-55407-437-2 $24.95 paperback

the Cake Decorator’s motif bible

by sheila lampkin 256 pages · 6½ × 8 978-1-55407-281-1 $29.95 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover

1000 Recipes for simple family food

Eleanor maxfield, general editor 400 pages · 8¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-733-5 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Chez piggy Cookbook

by rose richardson and Zal yanovsky 176 pages · 8 × 11 978-1-55209-296-5 $24.95 paperback

second edition, Revised & expanded

All fired up!

by margaret howard 256 pages · 9 × 10 978-1-55407-597-3 $24.95 paperback

Cocktails made easy

by simon Difford 192 pages · 8 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-590-4 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Art and science of Wine

by james halliday and hugh johnson 240 pages · 8 × 10¾ 978-1-55407-247-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps

by jane rodmell 352 pages · 9 × 10 978-0-9696922-4-9 $39.95 hardcover

Difford’s encyclopedia of Cocktails

Revised second edition

the Complete book of small-batch preserving

best summer Weekends Cookbook

by Ellie topp & margaret howard 376 pages · 6¾ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-256-9 $19.95 paperback

by simon Difford 492 pages · 8 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-501-0 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

978-1-55407-267-5 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

food presentation secrets

by cara hobday and jo Denbury 176 pages · 8¼ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-491-4 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

98

gluten-free baking

by phil vickery 176 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-811-0 $24.95 paperback with flaps

jekka’s Herb Cookbook

by jekka mcvikar; foreword by jamie oliver 352 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-814-1 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

kitchen knife skills

by marianne lumb 176 pages · 8¼ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-487-7 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the maple syrup book

by janet Eagleson and rosemary hasner 96 pages · 8¼ × 8¼ 978-1-55046-411-5 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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fooD AnD Wine & spiRits; gAmes

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Chocolate basics

by orathay guillaumont and vania nikolcic photographs by pierre javelle 978-1-55407-758-8

middle eastern basics

by marianne magniermoreno; photographs by frédéric lucano 978-1-55407-759-5

microgreens

by fionna hill 108 pages · 8 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-769-4 $17.95 paperback

pasta basics

by laura Zavan photographs by pierre javelle 978-1-55407-756-4

the new Curry secret

by kris Dhillon 192 pages · 7½ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-561-4 $19.95 paperback

sauce basics

by keda black photographs by frédéric lucano 978-1-55407-761-8

shellfish

by leif mannerström 256 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-516-4 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket and ribbon marker

steaming basics

by orathay guillaumont photographs by pierre javelle 978-1-55407-757-1

superfoods

by tonia reinhard 256 pages · 7¾ × 9½ 978-1-55407-684-0 $24.95 paperback

vegetable basics by jody vassallo photographs by clive bozzard-hill 978-1-55407-760-1

the trailside Cookbook

by Don philpott and pam philpott 144 pages · 6½ × 8¼ 978-1-55297-952-5 $19.95 paperback

gAmes

truffles

by Annemie Dedulle and toni de coninck 176 pages · 10 × 13¼ 978-1-55407-498-3 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the ultimate student Cookbook

by tiffany goodall 160 pages · 6½ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-602-4 $14.95 paperback with flaps

A Wine lover’s Diary

edited by shelagh wallace illustrated by scott mckowen 144 pages · 5½ × 8 978-1-55209-369-6 $14.95 hardcover

the 175 best Camp games

kathleen, laura & mary fraser illustrations by bernice lum 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-505-1 $19.95 paperback

the Complete procrastinator

by Eric saunders 400 pages (printed in color one side) · 6½ × 7 978-1-55407-510-2 $19.95 paperback

978-1-55046-516-7 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

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five-minute mysteries series

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five-minute mysteries 1

five-minute mysteries 3

five-minute mysteries 2

five-minute mysteries 4

192 pages 978-1-55297-821-4

the Complete time Waster

by Eric saunders 400 pages (printed in color one side) · 6½ × 7 978-1-55407-454-9 $19.95 paperback

Crossword puzzle name finder

compiled and edited by terry g. falconer 602 pages · 5½ × 8 978-1-55407-288-0 $19.95 paperback

five-minute mysteries 6

192 pages 978-1-55297-822-1

192 pages 978-1-55297-864-1

five-minute mysteries 5

192 pages 978-1-55297-868-9

192 pages 978-1-55297-866-5

176 pages 978-1-55297-859-7

gARDening

find the golf ball!

Hunt the Cupcake!

by sean keogh 144 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55407-509-6 $12.95 paperback with flaps

by siân keogh 144 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55407-508-9 $12.95 paperback with flaps

best garden Design

best Rose guide

by chris young foreword by Alan titchmarsh 224 pages · 7¾ × 9½ 978-1-55407-727-4 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

100

by roger phillips and martyn rix 288 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55297-844-3 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

show me the money!

by siân keogh 144 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55407-507-2 $12.95 paperback with flaps

the botanical garden

Volume ii, Perennials and annuals by roger phillips and martyn rix 540 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55297-592-3 $95.00 hardcover with jacket

500 Cacti

the ultimate office olympics

by Eric saunders 400 pages (printed in color one side) · 6½ × 7 978-1-55407-622-2 $19.95 paperback

Revised edition

the Complete book of vegetables by matthew biggs foreword by jeanchristophe novelli 280 pages · 9 × 10½ 978-1-55407-581-2 $29.95 paperback

by ken preston-mafham 528 pages · 6¼ × 6½ 978-1-55407-261-3 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Complete Hydrangeas by glyn church 144 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-263-7 $24.95 paperback with flaps

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gARDening

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Plants That survive and Thrive in Tough Conditions by jennifer bennett 192 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-031-2 $24.95 paperback

the english Roses

by David Austin 304 pages · 91⁄8 × 11 978-1-55407-445-7 $35.00 paperback with flaps

fifty plants that Changed the Course of History

by bill laws 224 pages · 6¾ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-798-4 $29.95 hardcover quarter-bound in cloth

Revised edition

flowering plant families of the World

by v.h. heywood, r.k. brummitt, A. culham and o. seberg 424 pages · 9½ × 12½ 978-1-55407-206-4 $59.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

flowering plants

by v.h. heywood, r.k. brummitt, A. culham and o. seberg; leon gray, general editor 288 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-767-0 $24.95 paperback with flaps

gardener’s encyclopedia series each book is 6½ × 8½

gardening with Conifers

second edition, updated & expanded

front yard gardens

by liz primeau; photography

by Andrew leyerle 256 pages · 8½ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-598-0 $24.95 paperback

Herbs

by patrick lima photography and illustrations by turid forsyth 224 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55209-624-6 $24.95 paperback

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Annuals and perennials

trees and shrubs

by geoff bryant & tony rodd by geoff bryant & tony rodd 416 pages 304 pages 978-1-55407-836-3 $19.95 978-1-55407-837-0 $19.95 flexibound paperback with flaps flexibound paperback with flaps

Hostas

by rosemary barrett photographs by Derek hughes 144 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55297-886-3 $24.95 paperback

How to grow food

by richard gianfrancesco 256 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-806-6 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by Adrian bloom photographs by Adrian and richard bloom 192 pages · 9 × 10¾ 978-1-55209-633-8 $27.95 paperback with flaps

incredible edibles

by sonia Day; photography by barrie murdock 124 pages · 7 × 9 978-1-55407-624-6 $14.95 paperback

growing trees from seed

by henry kock with paul Aird, john Ambrose and gerald waldron 280 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-363-4 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Revised second edition

landscape planning

by judith Adam 248 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55407-258-3 $29.95 paperback 978-1-55407-381-8 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

101

gARDening; gRApHiC novels; HeAltH & beAuty

the magic of monet’s garden

by Derek fell 160 pages · 9½ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-277-4 $35.00 hardcover with jacket

the plant finder

tony rodd and geoff bryant, senior consultants 992 pages · 6½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-265-1 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

gRApHiC novels

vegetables, Herbs & fruit

by matthew biggs, jekka mcvicar and bob flowerdew 640 pages · 8 × 10½ 978-1-55407-126-5 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the Cosmetic surgery Companion

by Antonia mariconda Dr. james frame, consultant 256 pages · 7¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-524-9 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

102

graphic Witness

Four Wordless Graphic Novels selected and introduced by george A. walker 424 pages · 7 × 10 978-1-55407-270-5 $29.95 paperback with flaps

How not to get fat

by ian marber 176 pages · 6¼ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-775-5 $16.95 paperback with flaps

plant propagation A to Z

by geoff bryant 224 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-170-8 $24.95 paperback

successful bonsai

time-saving gardener

Anatomy of yoga

the Complete book of Hairstyling

by David squire 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-157-9 $19.95 paperback

by carolyn hutchinson 144 pages · 7½ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-372-6 $19.95 paperback

HeAltH & beAuty

Anatomica

ken Ashwell, chief consultant 848 pages · 9 × 12 978-1-55407-642-0 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the pilates bible

by lynne robinson, lisa bradshaw and nathan gardner 288 pages · 9 × 10 978-1-55407-692-5 $29.95 paperback with flaps

by Dr. Abigail Ellsworth 160 pages · 8¾ × 11 978-1-55407-766-3 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-698-7 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

pro Hair Care

by Alexander friend and sheridan ward 256 pages · 7¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-722-9 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

by charles worthington 304 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55297-576-3 $24.95 paperback

pro makeup

by kit spencer 256 pages · 7¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-477-8 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

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HeAltH & beAuty; HistoRy

HistoRy

pro nail Care

by leigh toselli 256 pages · 7¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-478-5 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

Canadian Churches

an architectural History by peter richardson and Douglas richardson photographs by john de visser 440 pages · 10¼ × 11¾ 978-1-55407-239-2 $85.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

skin Care secrets

by liz Earle 192 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55407-608-6 $24.95 paperback with flaps

the Canoe

edited by john jennings 272 pages · 10½ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-080-0 $29.95 paperback

the klondike quest

by pierre berton 240 pages · 9 × 10¼ 978-1-55046-453-5 $29.95 paperback with flaps

knights

constance brittain bouchard, chief consultant 304 pages · 9 × 11¾ 978-1-55407-755-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps 978-1-55407-480-8 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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Fall 2011

ultimate Canadian medical encyclopedia

vogue beauty

Castles & Cottages

encyclopedia of native tribes of north America

martine podesto, general editor 608 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-732-8 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

river retreats of the Thousand islands by george fischer and Anthony mollica, jr.

96 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55046-398-9 $19.95 hardcover

lake erie

by julie macfie sobol and ken sobol 224 pages · 11 × 8¼ 978-1-55046-469-6 $24.95 paperback

by juliet cohen, bronwyn cosgrave, rachel marlowe, kathy phillips, lizzie radford 400 pages · 6 × 8¼ 978-1-55407-600-0 $24.95 paperback with flaps

by michael johnson illustrated by richard hook 320 pages · 9¼ × 12¼ 978-1-55407-307-8 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

mapping the World

by caroline and martine laffon 192 pages · 11¼ × 10 978-1-55407-781-6 $24.95 paperback with flaps

Atlas of Human migration

by russell king 192 pages · 10 × 11¼ 978-1-55407-287-3 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

great American Cities past and present

by rick sapp and brian solomon 256 pages · 12 × 11¼ 978-1-55407-745-8 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

nobel

a Century of Prize Winners selected and edited by michael worek 336 pages · 7½ × 9½ 978-1-55407-741-0 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-780-9 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

103

HistoRy; HistoRy – RegionAl; Home RefeRenCe

HistoRy – RegionAl

old Canadian Cemeteries

by jane irwin photographs by john de visser 320 pages · 11¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-146-3 $75.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

parry sound logging Days

by john macfie 208 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-055-1 $19.95 paperback

by joy carroll encyclopedia of 296 pages · 6 × 9 Archaeology 978-1-55297-905-1 $24.95 Dr. Aedeen cremin, paperback general editor 408 pages · 9 × 11¾ 978-1-55407-311-5 $59.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by joel levy 400 pages · 5½ × 6½ 978-1-55407-734-2 $19.95 paperback

toronto between the Wars

by charis cotter 224 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55297-899-3 $29.95 paperback with flaps

kingston and frontenac County

the World

Wolfe & montcalm

the secret societies bible

up the great north Road

by Alec ross and john de visser 160 pages · 12¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55046-506-8 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

A view of the bay

Wellington County

by fred Dahms 160 pages · 11¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55046-502-0 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Collingwood and Beyond by john de visser and by john macfie judy ross 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-421-4 $24.95 160 pages · 11 × 8½ 978-1-55046-491-7 $39.95 paperback plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Home RefeRenCe

200 Home ideas series

each book is 800 pages · 7¾ × 8

boathouses 200 outstanding Apartment ideas

by Daniela santos quartino 978-1-55407-394-8 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

104

200 outstanding House ideas

by Esther moreno and bridget vranckx 978-1-55407-393-1 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

200 tips for De-cluttering

by Daniela santos quartino 978-1-55407-762-5 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

200 tips for modern interior Design

by marta serrats 978-1-55407-774-8 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

by john de visser and judy ross 264 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55407-657-4 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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Home RefeRenCe

Revised & expanded edition

building with logs

by b. Allan mackie 128 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55209-102-9 $24.95 paperback

the Cottage ownership guide

by Douglas hunter 256 pages · 8½ × 11 978-0-9696922-6-3 $29.95 paperback

Cabins

by David and jeanie stiles 240 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55209-373-3 $19.95 paperback

by Anna starmer 256 pages · 5¾ × 7¾ 978-1-55407-032-9 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

Country & Cottage Water systems

by max burns 184 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-0-9696922-7-0 $39.95 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover

the Home lighting effects bible

by lucy martin 256 pages · 6¾ × 8 978-1-55407-710-6 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

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the Color scheme bible

Fall 2011

How to live in small spaces

by terence conran 224 pages · 9½ × 11 978-1-55407-242-2 $29.95 paperback with flaps

Doors

selected by bob wilcox foreword by jerome markson 272 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-550-8 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

neutral Color schemes

by Alice buckley 256 pages · 5¾ × 7¾ 978-1-55407-401-3 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

the Complete mosaic Handbook

by sarah kelly 320 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55297-774-3 $45.00 hardcover with jacket

the Home Decorator’s Color & texture bible

by Adrienne chinn 256 pages · 6½ × 8 978-1-55407-315-3 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

old ontario Houses

by tom cruickshank photographs by john de visser 224 pages · 10¾ × 10½ 978-1-55407-504-1 $35.00 paperback with flaps

the Cottage bible

by gerry mackie and laura Elise taylor 360 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-459-7 $39.95 paperback with flaps

the Home Decorator’s tile bible by morwenna brett 256 pages · 6½ × 8 978-1-55407-364-1 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

second edition, Revised & expanded

old toronto Houses

by tom cruickshank photography by john de visser 320 pages · 10½ × 10½ 978-1-55407-382-5 $39.95 paperback with flaps

105

Home RefeRenCe; HumouR; jeWelRy; musiC

expanded second edition

the owner-built log House

by b. Allan mackie 248 pages · 8½ × 10 978-1-55407-790-8 $29.95 sewn paperback

the paint effects bible

by kerry skinner 256 pages · 6½ × 8 978-1-55297-718-7 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

playhouses you Can build

by David and jeanie stiles 128 pages · 8½ × 107⁄8 978-1-55209-315-3 $14.95 paperback

the Real Wood bible

Revised third edition

by nick gibbs 256 pages · 6¾ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-033-6 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

sheds

by David and jeanie stiles 208 pages · 8 × 10¾ 978-1-55407-224-8 $19.95 paperback

HumouR

the sourcebook of Decorative stone

by monica t. price 288 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-254-5 $39.95 hardcover with jacket

sigmund freud

by ralph steadman 120 pages · 10½ × 12 978-1-55209-174-6 $19.95 paperback

106

Revised edition

the stonebuilder’s primer

by charles long 128 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55209-298-9 $19.95 paperback

tales of the Weirrd

text and illustrations by ralph steadman 128 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55297-644-9 $19.95 paperback

tile Designs

by leila Adam 160 pages · 8½ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-485-3 $29.95 paperback

Alice in Wonderland

Workshops you Can build

by lewis carroll; illustrated by ralph steadman 128 pages · 8½ × 11½ 978-1-55407-203-3 $19.95 paperback

by David and jeanie stiles 224 pages · 83⁄8 × 107⁄8 978-1-55407-029-9 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-028-2 $39.95 hardcover

jeWelRy

musiC

updated

Chart toppers

7000 years of jewelry edited by hugh tait 256 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-395-5 $35.00 paperback

by bob brunning and james pickering 364 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-496-9 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

glenn gould

a life in Pictures by malcolm lester foreword by yo-yo ma introduction by tim page 192 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55407-289-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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musiC; nAtuRe

nAtuRe

the Rolling stones

by bent rej foreword by bill wyman 320 pages · 8 × 9¾ 978-1-55407-752-6 $29.95 paperback

300 frogs

by chris mattison 528 pages · 6¼ × 6½ 978-1-55407-246-0 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

500 butterflies

by ken preston-mafham 528 pages · 6¼ × 6½ 978-1-55407-295-8 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

500 insects

by stephen A. marshall 528 pages · 6¼ × 6½ 978-1-55407-345-0 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Agates

by roger pabian with brian jackson, peter tandy and john cromartie 184 pages · 6¼ × 8½ 978-1-55407-098-5 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

Amazing insects

Amber

Antarctica

Arctic fox

bats

bears

the birder’s Companion

butterflies

Costa Rica

Cranes

by michael chinery 288 pages · 8 × 10½ 978-1-55407-352-8 $29.95 paperback with flaps

a year in the life by matthias breiter 176 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-461-7 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-077-0 $34.95 hardcover with jacket

FireFly Books

by Andrew ross 112 pages · 7¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-609-3 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

by stephen moss illustrations by clive Dobson 192 pages · 5¾ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-212-5 $16.95 paperback

Fall 2011

David mcgonigal, chief consultant 400 pages · 10¼ × 13¼ 978-1-55407-398-6 $59.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Decoding Their signs & symbols by philip howse 192 pages · 9¾ × 12¼ 978-1-55407-773-1 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by garry hamilton photographs by norbert rosing 232 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-341-2 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by Adrian hepworth 208 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-431-0 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by phil richardson 128 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-803-5 $19.95 paperback

by janice m. hughes 256 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-343-6 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

107

nAtuRe

Deer World

by Dave taylor 400 pages · 9¼ × 6¼ 978-1-55046-501-3 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Hawks & owls, sparrows & Finches and Warblers each book is 128 pages 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-471-6 $19.95 3 paperbacks in boxed set

frogs

by Ellin beltz 176 pages · 8½ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-502-7 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55297-869-6 $34.95 hardcover with jacket

108

photographs by stephen green-Armytage text by Dennis schrader 272 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-387-0 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the encyclopedia of sharks

by steve parker 224 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-409-9 $24.95 paperback with flaps

the great lakes birds series

the great lakes birds Collection

extraordinary leaves

new edition, Revised & updated

forest Cats of north America

second edition, Revised & updated

firefly encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians

chris mattison, general editor 240 pages · 9¼ × 11¾ 978-1-55407-366-5 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by jerry kobalenko photography by thomas kitchin and victoria hurst 128 pages · 8 × 11 978-1-55209-172-2 $19.95 paperback

each book is by Chris G. earley

Hawks & owls

sparrows & finches

978-1-55297-903-7 $24.95 hardcover

978-1-55297-804-7 $24.95 hardcover

of the Great lakes region & eastern North america 128 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55297-847-4 $16.95 paperback

galápagos

by tui De roy, editor and principal photographer foreword by sarah Darwin 240 pages · 9½ × 11¾ 978-1-55407-484-6 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

of the Great lakes region & eastern North america 128 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55297-707-1 $16.95 paperback

gems of the World

by cally oldershaw 256 pages · 7¼ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-539-3 $24.95 paperback

Warblers

of the Great lakes region & eastern North america 128 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55297-709-5 $16.95 paperback

insect museum

Waterfowl

of eastern North america 160 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-057-2 $19.95 paperback 978-1-55407-058-9 $29.95 hardcover

Revised edition

by sonia Dourlot 256 pages · 9 × 12 978-1-55407-483-9 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

insects

Their Natural History and Diversity by stephen A. marshall 736 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55297-900-6 $95.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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Fall 2011

nAtuRe

the jeweler’s Directory of gemstones

jungle bugs

by judith crowe 176 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-166-1 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

mushrooms and other fungi of north America

by roger phillips 384 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-651-2 $29.95 paperback

by bruce purser 144 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55297-663-0 $19.95 paperback

mammals of north America

by Adrian forsyth 352 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-233-0 $29.95 paperback with flaps

meteorites

by caroline smith, sara russell and gretchen benedix 112 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-833-2 $19.95 paperback

the migration of birds

by janice m. hughes 208 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-432-7 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

978-1-55407-515-7 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

oceanic Wilderness

by roger steene 340 pages · 11 × 12¾ 978-1-55297-999-0 $59.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

owls of north America

by frances backhouse 216 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-342-9 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Revised & updated

penguins of the World text and photographs by wayne lynch, mD 176 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-274-3 $24.95 paperback with flaps

planet Arctic

by wayne lynch 240 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-632-1 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

978-1-55407-334-4 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the smartest Animals on the planet by sally boysen and Deborah custance 192 pages · 8¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-456-3 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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spiders

by stephen Dalton 208 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-975-9 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-346-7 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Fall 2011

super species

by garry hamilton 272 pages · 7¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-630-7 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

tiger

by stephen mills 168 pages · 10 × 11 978-1-55297-949-5 $24.95 paperback with flaps

volcano

a Visual Guide

by Donna o’meara 288 pages · 8 × 10½ 978-1-55407-353-5 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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nAtuRe; novels; pARenting

visual guide series

Each book is 304 pages · 9 × 9

Astronomy

by mark A. garlick, phD 978-1-55407-460-0 $27.95 paperback with flaps 978-1-55297-958-7 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Watersheds

by clive Dobson and gregor gilpin beck; illustrations by clive Dobson 160 pages · 8 × 10 978-1-55209-330-6 $19.95 paperback

third edition

the World of the polar bear

by norbert rosing 216 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55407-631-4 $29.95 paperback with flaps

Human body

by beverly mcmillan 978-1-55407-188-3 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by stephen hutchinson and lawrence E. hawkins 978-1-55407-427-3 $27.95 paperback with flaps

Rocks & fossils

by robert r. coenraads 978-1-55407-068-8 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

978-1-55407-069-5 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Whale Watcher

by trevor Day 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-200-2 $19.95 paperback

Wolf

by rebecca l. grambo 176 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-388-7 $24.95 paperback with flaps 978-1-55407-044-2 $34.95 hardcover with jacket

novels

pARenting

generals Die in bed

Amazing baby

by charles yale harrison introduction by robert f. nielsen 176 pages · 5 × 7¼ 978-1-55451-073-3 $9.95 paperback 978-1-55451-074-0 $19.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

110

oceans

by Desmond morris 208 pages · 8¾ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-743-4 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-419-8 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Weather

by bruce buckley, Edward j. hopkins and richard whitaker 978-1-55407-430-3 $27.95 paperback with flaps 978-1-55297-957-0 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Woodpeckers of north America

second edition, Revised & expanded

the Woodlot management Handbook

by stewart hilts and peter mitchell 320 pages · 6¾ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-553-9 $29.95 paperback

lunch box letters

by carol sperandeo and bill Zimmerman 216 pages · 5½ × 7½ 978-1-55209-526-3 $12.95 paperback

by frances backhouse 232 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-505-8 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-046-6 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

meet the teacher

by betty borowski and laura mayne illustrations by scot ritchie 176 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-660-4 $19.95 paperback

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pARenting; pets

kiddy Chronicles series

baby Chronicles

Revised second edition

baby Chronicles pregnancy planner

72 pages · 9 × 11 978-0-9699203-7-3 $19.95 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover

56 pages · 7¼ × 5 978-0-9733994-5-5 $9.95 wirobound (semi-concealed) paperback

les Chroniques des années d'école

Revised & expanded

school year Chronicles

76 pages · 10¾ × 11¾ 978-0-9699203-3-5 $19.95 hardcover, loose-leaf ring binder

brain games for Dogs by claire Arrowsmith 160 pages · 6½ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-490-7 $19.95 paperback with flaps

pets

each book is by Dania lebovics; illustrated by lam Quach

60 pages · 11 × 11¾ 978-0-9699203-9-7 $29.95 hardcover, loose-leaf ring binder

Choosing and keeping pigs

by linda mcDonald-brown 208 pages · 7¼ × 77⁄8 978-1-55407-469-3 $19.95 paperback with flaps

les Chroniques de bébé

72 pages · 9 × 11 978-0-9699203-8-0 $19.95 plastic-laminated wirobound (concealed) hardcover

second edition, Revised & updated

the pregnancy bible

21 Days to train your Dog

by colin tennant joanne stone, mD, 160 pages · 8½ × 10 and keith Eddleman, mD, 978-1-55407-133-3 $19.95 consulting editors paperback 392 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-380-1 $34.95 flexibound

Revised edition

High school Chronicles

56 pages · 10¾ × 11¾ 978-0-9733994-6-2 $19.95 hardcover, loose-leaf ring binder

Dog

The Definitive Guide for Dog owners

by Dr. bruce fogle 384 pages · 7 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-700-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps

500 freshwater Aquarium fish

greg jennings, consulting editor 528 pages · 6¼ × 6½ 978-1-55407-167-8 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

firefly encyclopedia of the vivarium

by David Alderton 224 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-300-9 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Aquariums

by thierry maître-Allain and christian piednoir 288 pages · 8¼ × 11 978-1-55407-462-4 $29.95 paperback

koi

by servaas de kock and ronnie watt 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-215-6 $22.95 paperback with flaps

978-1-55407-779-3 $39.95 hardcover

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pets; pHotogRApHy; piCtoRiAl

the manual of fish Health

by Dr. chris Andrews, Adrian Exell and Dr. neville carrington 208 pages · 6½ × 9½ 978-1-55407-691-8 $19.95 paperback

mini encyclopedia of Chicken breeds and Care

by frances bassom 208 pages · 6½ × 7¼ 978-1-55407-473-0 $19.95 paperback

mini encyclopedia of Rabbit breeds and Care

by geoff russell 208 pages · 6½ × 7¼ 978-1-55407-474-7 $19.95 paperback

new Dog

by bruce fogle, Dvm, mrcvs, with patricia holden white 192 pages · 7¾ × 9½ 978-1-55407-357-3 $19.95 paperback 978-1-55407-356-6 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the new encyclopedia of the saltwater Aquarium

by greg jennings 304 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-182-1 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

pHotogRApHy

the parrot Companion

by rosemary low 192 pages · 6½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-199-9 $19.95 paperback with flaps

the secret life of your Cat

by vicky halls 208 pages · 7 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-735-9 $19.95 paperback

updated edition

setting up a tropical Aquarium Week by Week

by stuart thraves 208 pages · 8½ × 10 978-1-55407-482-2 $19.95 paperback

ultimate Dog grooming

by Eileen geeson with barbara vetter and lia whitmore 288 pages · 8 × 11 978-1-55407-328-3 $27.95 paperback

national Audubon society guide to landscape photography

by tim fitzharris 168 pages · 8½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-195-1 $24.95 paperback with flaps

piCtoRiAl

Digital edition

national Audubon society guide to nature photography

by tim fitzharris 208 pages · 8½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-392-4 $24.95 paperback with flaps

112

Algonquin souvenir

by michael runtz 96 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55046-494-8 $19.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

bilingual

the Canadian landscape / le paysage canadien

by j.A. kraulis 176 pages · 10½ × 10½ 978-1-55297-989-1 $24.95 paperback

gift of Wings

second edition, updated & Revised

earth then and now

by fred pearce foreword by james lovelock 288 pages · 6½ × 8 978-1-55407-771-7 $19.95 paperback

an aerial Celebration of Canada by carl hiebert 180 pages · 10 × 10 978-1-55046-129-9 $50.00 hardcover

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piCtoRiAl; RefeRenCe

bilingual

grand landscapes of Canada / les grands paysages du Canada

by j.A. kraulis 224 pages · 11¾ × 12¼ 978-1-55407-036-7 $49.95 hardcover with jacket

muskoka souvenir

by john de visser and judy ross 80 pages · 8 × 8 978-1-55046-125-1 $19.95 hardcover with jacket

this marvellous terrible place

us little people

images of Newfoundland and labrador by yva momatiuk and john Eastcott 160 pages · 9½ × 11 978-1-55209-225-5 $24.95 paperback

Mennonite Children by carl hiebert 120 pages · 9 x 9½ 978-1-55046-395-8 $19.95 paperback

the yukon

by pat and baiba morrow 128 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55209-108-1 $24.95 paperback with flaps

RefeRenCe

firefly pocket guide to . . . series

each durable paperback is 5 × 7¾

fossils

second edition, Revised & updated

gems

192 pages by cally oldershaw 978-1-55297-812-2 224 pages $14.95 978-1-55297-814-6 $16.95

Weather

by ross reynolds 208 pages 978-1-55407-110-4 $19.95

Weather forecasting

by storm Dunlop 176 pages 978-1-55407-369-6 $19.95

the Human body

by richard walker 192 pages 978-1-55297-879-5 $19.95

minerals, Rocks the oceans

by Dr. john pernetta & fossils by bishop, woolley and hamilton 336 pages 978-1-55407-054-1 $19.95

240 pages 978-1-55297-942-6 $19.95

seashells of the Revised edition stars and World planets

by A.p.h. oliver 320 pages 978-1-55297-943-3 $19.95

by sir patrick moore 256 pages 978-1-55407-053-4 $19.95

Wetlands

by patrick Dugan 304 pages 978-1-55407-111-1 $19.95

sample spread from Guide to Weather

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RefeRenCe

firefly visual Dictionaries

Each book is by Jean-Claude Corbeil and Ariane Archambault

Crazy stuff

by nicolas marçais and philippe marchand 416 pages · 7½ × 7½ 978-1-55407-426-6 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover Revised second edition

the firefly french/ english visual Dictionary

592 pages · 7 × 8¾ 978-1-55407-715-1 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

the firefly italian/ english visual Dictionary

592 pages · 7 × 8¾ 978-1-55407-716-8 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

Revised second edition

the firefly spanish/ english visual Dictionary

592 pages · 7 × 8¾ 978-1-55407-717-5 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

Revised second edition

the firefly five language visual Dictionary

english, French, German, italian, spanish 1,104 pages · 7 × 8¾ 978-1-55407-492-1 $59.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Revised & updated edition Revised second edition

the firefly mini french/english visual Dictionary

608 pages · 5½ × 6¾ 978-1-55407-493-8 $19.95 flexibound

Revised second edition

the firefly mini spanish/english visual Dictionary

608 pages · 5½ × 6¾ 978-1-55407-494-5 $19.95 flexibound

finding Anyone, Anywhere, Anywhen

by noel montgomery Elliot 328 pages · 6 × 87⁄8 978-1-55407-470-9 $19.95 paperback

third edition

firefly’s World of facts

by russell Ash 320 pages · 8¾ × 11 978-1-55407-499-0 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

sample spread from The Firefly Italian/English Visual Dictionary

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RefeRenCe; sCienCe

great teacher projects

k-8 by laura mayne illustrations by scot ritchie 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-510-5 $24.95 paperback

tracing your irish family History

by Anthony Adolph foreword by ryan tubridy 224 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-458-7 $29.95 paperback with flaps

tracing your scottish family History

by Anthony Adolph foreword by ryan tubridy 224 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-457-0 $29.95 paperback with flaps

When i’m gone

Practical Notes for Those you leave Behind by kathleen fraser 144 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55046-514-3 $19.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

978-1-55046-524-2 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

third edition, Revised & updated

World Heritage sites

A complete guide to 911 unEsco world heritage sites 856 pages · 6¼ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-827-1 $29.95 paperback

sCienCe

Aerial view of geology series

each book is written and photographed by Michael Collier · hardcover with jacket · 9¼ × 12¼

the bizarre and incredible World of plants over the Coasts

over the mountains

over the Rivers

978-1-931414-42-5 $34.95 120 pages

978-1-931414-18-0 $34.95 128 pages

978-1-931414-21-0 $34.95 128 pages

the book of numbers

by peter j. bentley 272 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-361-0 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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Canada’s Weather

by chris st. clair 232 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-338-2 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Fall 2011

the Complete guide to prehistoric life

by tim haines and paul chambers 216 pages · 8½ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-181-4 $24.95 paperback

sample page from Over the Rivers

Dinosaurus

The Complete Guide to Dinosaurs by steve parker 448 pages · 9 × 11¼ 978-1-55407-475-4 $29.95 paperback with flaps

by wolfgang stuppy, rob kesseler and madeline harley 144 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-533-1 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the field guide to natural phenomena

by keith c. heidorn, phD, and ian whitelaw 224 pages · 5½ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-707-6 $24.95 paperback with die-cut cover

115

sCienCe; spoRts

Revised second edition

Hidden evidence

by David owen preface by kathy reichs 288 pages · 7 × 10 978-1-55407-540-9 $24.95 paperback

Human body

a Visual Guide by beverly mcmillan 304 pages · 9¼ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-188-3 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

mathematics 1001

by Dr. richard Elwes 416 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-719-9 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

microcosmos

Discovering the World through Microscopic images from 20 X to over 22 Million X Magnification by brandon broll pictures supplied by the science photo library 224 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-714-4 $19.95 paperback

optical illusions

by Al seckel, illusionworks 312 pages · 9 × 10 978-1-55407-151-7 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-172-2 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

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planet Ape

by Desmond morris with steve parker 288 pages · 9¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-566-9 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Anatomy of exercise

by pat manocchia 192 pages · 8¾ × 11 978-1-55407-385-6 $24.95 paperback

third edition

pollen

by rob kesseler and madeline harley 264 pages · 12 × 11 978-1-55407-559-1 $60.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Anatomy of muscle building

by craig ramsay 160 pages · 8¾ × 11 978-1-55407-816-5 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-825-7 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

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science 1001

by Dr. paul parsons 416 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-718-2 $24.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

the Art and science of Cricket

by bob woolmer foreword by richie benaud 656 pages · 8 × 10¼ 978-1-55407-557-7 $49.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Advanced shotokan karate bible

World ocean Census

a Global survey of Marine life

by Darlene trew crist, gail scowcroft and james m. harding, jr.

256 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-434-1 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

by Ashley p. martin 208 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-396-2 $29.95 paperback

second edition

baseball now!

by Dan bortolotti 160 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-826-4 $24.95 paperback rights: World

basketball’s greatest stars

by michael grange foreword by wayne Embry 216 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-637-6 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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big book of sport quotes

compiled by Eric Zweig and chris mcDonell 320 pages · 8¾ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-650-5 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

Dive

by monty halls 352 pages · 8¾ × 11 978-1-55407-402-0 $39.95 paperback with flaps

by malcolm greenhalgh and jason smalley 480 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-584-3 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

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Basketball’s Best Quotes & Quips

by Eric Zweig 176 pages · 6 × 8½ 978-1-55407-386-3 $17.95 paperback

Diver’s log book

updated new edition

fishing flies

big guys Don’t shrink

by Dean mcconnachie and christine marks 240 pages · 5 × 8 978-1-55046-478-8 $19.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

the fitness instructor’s Handbook

by morc coulson 296 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-330-6 $24.95 paperback

Fall 2011

bmX Riding skills

by shek hon 128 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-400-6 $16.95 paperback

Drag Racing

by timothy miller 208 pages · 10¼ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-446-4 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

football’s greatest stars

Allan maki 216 pages · 8¾ × 10¾ 978-1-55407-744-1 $24.95 paperback 978-1-55407-389-4 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Climbing Handbook

Coaching kids’ soccer

extreme sports

figure skating’s greatest stars

by steve long 192 pages · 5½ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-278-1 $19.95 paperback

by joe tomlinson with Ed leigh 192 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55297-992-1 $24.95 paperback

second edition

for the love of Hockey

compiled by chris mcDonell foreword by john Davidson 208 pages · 9 × 11½ 978-1-55209-606-2 $24.95 paperback

by stuart page 208 pages · 5¾ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-354-2 $21.95 paperback

by steve milton 224 pages · 9¼ × 11¼ 978-1-55407-324-5 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

freestyle bmX tricks

by sean D’Arcy 128 pages · 6 × 6¾ 978-1-55407-818-9 $14.95 paperback

117

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freestyle skateboarding tricks

freestyle snowboarding

freestyle soccer street moves

gentlemen, this is a football

golf Club bible

golf Cures & fixes

second edition

the Hockey goalie’s Complete guide

by sean D'Arcy and phillip marshall 128 pages · 6 × 6¾ 978-1-55407-666-6 $14.95 paperback

Football’s Best Quotes & Quips

by Eric Zweig 176 pages · 5 × 7 978-1-55407-228-6 $17.95 paperback

Hockey Drill book

by michael A. smith 240 pages · 5 × 7 978-1-55407-552-2 $19.95 paperback

118

by Alexander rottman and nici pederzolli 160 pages · 8¼ × 9½ 978-1-55407-667-3 $19.95 paperback

by lee pearce foreword by peter Alliss 192 pages · 6¼ × 8 978-1-55407-495-2 $29.95 wirobound (concealed) hardcover

by françois Allaire 176 pages · 7½ × 9½ 978-1-55407-476-1 $19.95 paperback

by sean D’Arcy 128 pages · 6 × 7 978-1-55407-583-6 $14.95 paperback

by steve newell foreword by Ernie Els 176 pages · 8¼ × 9 978-1-55407-314-6 $19.95 paperback

Hockey Hall of fame book of goalies

edited by steve cameron introduction by michael farber 216 pages · 9 × 11 978-1-55407-644-4 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

freestyle soccer tricks

by sean D’Arcy 120 pages · 7 × 6 978-1-55407-404-4 $14.95 paperback

golf skills

by roger hyder 128 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55209-407-5 $16.95 paperback

sixth edition

Hockey now!

by mike leonetti 176 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-639-0 $24.95 paperback

the game i’ll never forget

selected by chris mcDonell 224 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55297-604-3 $24.95 paperback

the Hockey Coach’s manual

by michael A. smith 128 pages · 8½ x 11 978-1-55209-183-8 $24.95 paperback

the Hockey play book by michael A. smith 224 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55209-050-3 $24.95 paperback

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Home plate Don’t move

Baseball’s Best Quotes & Quips

by Eric Zweig 176 pages · 5 × 7 978-1-55407-141-8 $17.95 paperback

third edition

nascar now!

by timothy miller and steve milton 176 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-340-5 $24.95 paperback

Revised & updated

Rugby skills, tactics and Rules

by tony williams and frank bunce 168 pages · 7½ × 10 978-1-55407-379-5 $24.95 paperback with flaps

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the Horse lover’s bible

by tamsin pickeral 256 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-391-7 $35.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

official guide to the players of the Hockey Hall of fame

by the hockey hall of fame forewords by Andy bathgate, pat lafontaine, luc robitaille and bryan trottier 544 pages · 5 × 6¾ 978-1-55407-662-8 $19.95 paperback

the sailing bible

by jeremy Evans, pat manley and barrie smith 400 pages · 7¾ × 10 978-1-55407-429-7 $39.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Fall 2011

inside ferrari

photography by jon nicholson text by maurice hamilton foreword by jean todt 288 pages · 8¾ × 10¼ 978-1-55407-770-0 $29.95 paperback

par for the Course

Golf’s Best Quotes & Quips

by Eric Zweig 176 pages · 5 × 7 978-1-55407-257-6 $17.95 paperback

second edition

maintaining mountain bikes by mel Allwood 256 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55407-604-8 $29.95 paperback

play better Hockey

by ron Davidson foreword by ron maclean 144 pages · 7¾ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-638-3 $19.95 paperback

martial Arts made easy

by peter lewis 224 pages · 7½ × 9½ 978-1-55407-486-0 $19.95 paperback 978-1-55407-541-6 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the Riding Handbook

by Zoe st. Aubyn 192 pages · 5½ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-279-8 $19.95 paperback

978-1-55407-568-3 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

the scuba Diving Handbook

by john bantin 192 pages · 5½ × 8¼ 978-1-55407-280-4 $19.95 paperback

shooting from the lip

Hockey’s Best Quotes and Quips by chris mcDonell 176 pages · 6 × 8½ 978-1-55407-435-8 $17.95 paperback

the shotokan karate bible

by Ashley p. martin 202 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-322-1 $24.95 paperback

119

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the skateboarding field manual

by ryan stutt 144 pages · 83⁄8 × 107⁄8 978-1-55407-362-7 $19.95 paperback 978-1-55407-467-9 $29.95 plastic-laminated hardcover

speed Duel

by samuel hawley 360 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55407-633-8 $24.95 paperback

tennis skills

by tom sadzeck 128 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55209-494-5 $16.95 paperback

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skiing and snowboarding fitness

by mark hines 144 pages · 5¼ × 8 978-1-55407-323-8 $16.95 paperback

sports

The Complete Visual reference françois fortin, general editor 384 pages · 8 × 11 978-1-55297-807-8 $29.95 paperback

tennis strokes and tactics

by john littleford and Andrew magrath 176 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-465-5 $24.95 paperback

snowboarding skills

by cindy kleh 128 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55297-626-5 $16.95 paperback

sports training

by john shepherd 236 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-329-0 $24.95 paperback

toronto maple leafs

Diary of a Dynasty, 1957–1967 by kevin shea with paul patskou, roly harris and paul bruno 480 pages · 7 × 10 978-1-55407-636-9 $29.95 paperback

soccer skills

soccer strategies

by ted buxton foreword by gordon jago 128 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55209-329-0 $16.95 paperback

by paul fairclough 104 pages · 5 × 7¾ 978-1-55407-519-5 $16.95 paperback

successful tennis

by Angela buxton and nenad simic 96 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55407-663-5 $14.95 paperback

triathlon

swimming for exercise

by greg whyte 144 pages · 7½ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-822-6 $24.95 paperback with flaps

World Cup of soccer

by sam murphy 176 pages · 7½ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-497-6 $24.95 paperback

edited by chris hunt 192 pages · 7½ × 8¾ 978-1-55407-606-2 $19.95 paperback

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tRAvel & ReCReAtion

tRAnspoRtAtion

Canadian pacific

the Historical Atlas of World Railroads

by greg mcDonnell 240 pages · 11½ × 9¾ 978-1-55046-490-0 $35.00 paperback with flaps

by john westwood 400 pages · 10 × 13¼ 978-1-55407-523-2 $45.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Canoe Atlas of the little north

Canoeing and Hiking Wild muskoka

by jonathan berger and thomas terry 144 pages · 16¼ × 13¾ 978-1-55046-496-2 $95.00 plastic-laminated hardcover

expanded edition

the great toronto bicyling guide

by Elliott katz 96 pages · 4½ × 7 978-0-920361-06-1 $6.95 paperback

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by hap wilson 144 pages · 10 × 8 978-1-55046-339-2 $19.95 paperback

the Happy Camper

by kevin callan 320 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-450-4 $24.95 paperback

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lake boats

by greg mcDonnell 160 pages · 11¾ × 10¾ 978-1-55046-463-4 $40.00 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

Country Walks

The Niagara escarpment by ross maclean, Anne craik and john sherk 176 pages · 5½ × 8½ 978-1-55046-102-2 $16.95 paperback

updated fourth edition

interstate 75 and the 401

by christine marks 256 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55046-526-6 $24.95 wirobound (concealed) paperback

A Camper’s guide to An Artist’s and photographer’s guide ontario’s best parks

by Donna carpenter to Wild ontario by rob stimpson and craig thompson 224 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55046-433-7 $29.95 paperback

the explorer’s guide to Algonquin park

by michael runtz 224 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55046-498-6 $29.95 paperback

missinaibi

by hap wilson 144 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-436-8 $24.95 paperback

168 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-443-6 $19.95 paperback

expanded edition

great Country Walks Around toronto

by Elliott katz 80 pages · 4½ × 7 978-0-920361-05-4 $6.95 paperback

Revised & updated

nature Hikes

Near-Toronto Trails and adventures by janet Eagleson photographs by rosemary g. hasner 208 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-508-2 $24.95 paperback

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paddler’s guide series

A paddler’s guide to Algonquin park 144 pages 978-1-55046-417-7 $19.95 paperback

A paddler’s guide to the Rivers of ontario and quebec 168 pages 978-1-55046-387-3 $19.95 paperback

each book is by kevin Callan · 6 × 9

A paddler’s guide to killarney and the french River 168 pages 978-1-55046-460-3 $19.95 paperback

A paddler’s guide to ontario’s Cottage Country 148 pages 978-1-55046-383-5 $19.95 paperback

A paddler’s guide to ontario’s lost Canoe Routes 176 pages 978-1-55046-458-0 $19.95 paperback

A paddler’s guide to quetico and beyond 192 pages 978-1-55046-500-6 $24.95 paperback

A paddler’s guide to Weekend Wilderness Adventures in southern ontario 168 pages 978-1-55046-415-3 $19.95 paperback

sample spread from A Paddler’s Guide to Algonquin Park

ontario provincial parks trail guide

by Allen macpherson 168 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-447-4 $19.95 paperback

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ontario’s ghost town Heritage

by ron brown 208 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-467-2 $24.95 paperback

ontario’s Historic mills

by george fischer and mark harris 224 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55046-480-1 $29.95 paperback

outdoor medical emergency Handbook

by Dr. spike briggs and Dr. campbell mackenzie 240 pages · 5½ × 9¼ 978-1-55407-601-7 $19.95 waterproof cover, flexibound

paddle your own Canoe

by gary and joanie mcguffin 208 pages · 11 × 8½ 978-1-55046-377-4 $29.95 paperback with flaps

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paddle your own kayak

paddling & Hiking ontario’s southern shield Country

by gary and joanie mcguffin 208 pages · 11¼ × 8¾ 978-1-55046-464-1 $34.95 plastic-laminated hardcover with jacket

top 50 Canoe Routes of ontario

by kevin callan 320 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-834-9 $29.95 paperback

paddling & Hiking the georgian bay Coast

by kas stone 208 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-437-5 $24.95 paperback

Revised & updated

top 100 unusual things to see in ontario

by ron brown 208 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-475-7 $24.95 paperback

by kas stone 256 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55046-477-1 $29.95 paperback

travel Health guide

by Dr. mark wise 192 pages · 5 × 7¾ 978-1-55407-615-4 $14.95 paperback

Rivers of the upper ottawa valley

by hap wilson 120 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-438-2 $24.95 paperback

updated second edition

unforgettable Canada

by george fischer and noel hudson 288 pages · 7½ × 9½ 978-1-55046-461-0 $29.95 paperback with flaps

Rockwatching

by michael gordon 192 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-449-8 $24.95 paperback

unforgettable places

by steve Davey, steve watkins, clare jones and marc schlossman 608 pages · 7½ × 9¾ 978-1-55407-530-0 $29.95 paperback

tRue CRime / foRensiCs

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Waterfalls of ontario

photographs by george fischer text by mark harris 240 pages · 7½ × 9 978-1-55407-791-5 $29.95 paperback

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Wilderness pleasures

a Practical Guide to Camping Bliss by kevin callan 240 pages · 6 × 9 978-1-55046-497-9 $24.95 paperback

Wilderness Rivers of manitoba

by hap wilson and stephanie Aykroyd 168 pages · 8½ × 11 978-1-55046-440-5 $24.95 paperback

profiling

by David owen 288 pages · 7 × 10 978-1-55407-725-0 $24.95 paperback with flaps

Written in bones

How Human remains Unlock the secrets of the Dead paul bahn, consultant editor 192 pages · 7 × 10 978-1-55297-659-3 $24.95 paperback with flaps

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index 21 Days to Train Your Dog . . . . . . . . . 111 50 Aircraft that Changed the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 95 100 Most Important Science Ideas . . . 14 175 Best Camp Games . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 200 Home ideas series . . . . . . . 49, 104 200 Outstanding Apartment Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 104 200 Outstanding House Ideas . . . 49, 104 200 Tips for De-cluttering . . . . . . . . . 104 200 Tips for Modern Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 104 300 Astronomical Objects . . . . . . . . . . 12 300 Frogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 365 Ways to Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 500 Butterflies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 500 Cacti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish . . . . . 111 500 Insects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 1000 Architectural Details . . . . . . . 48, 93 1000 Recipes for Simple Family Food . . . . . . . 34, 42, 98 7000 Years of Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . 106

A ADDRess books, DiARies, jouRnAls, gift CARDs . . . . . . . . 93 Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible . . . 116 Aerial view of geology series . . . . 115 Agates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Algonquin Souvenir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Alice in Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 All Fired Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 98 Amazing Baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Amazing Insects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Anatomica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 102 Anatomy of Exercise . . . . . . . . . . 60, 116 Anatomy of Muscle Building . . . . 60, 116 Anatomy of Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 102 Annuals and Perennials. . . . . . . . . . . 101 Antarctica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 AntHRopology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Antiques & ColleCtibles . . . . . . . 93 Aquariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Architectural Excellence . . . . . . . . 18, 93 ARCHiteCtuRe . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19, 93 Arctic Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 124

ARt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 48, 93–94 Art and Science of Cricket. . . . . . . . . 116 Art and Science of Wine . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Artist’s and Photographer’s Guide to Wild Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Artist’s Little Book of Color . . . . . . . . . 96 Arts & Crafts of the Native American Tribes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AstRonomy . . . . . 7, 10–12, 20, 94–95 Astronomy (Visual Guide) . . . . . . 94, 110 Atlas of Bird Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Atlas of Human Migration . . . . . . . . . 103 Auroras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AviAtion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76–77, 95 Avro Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

b Baby Chronicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Baby Chronicles Pregnancy Planner . 111 Backyard Astronomer’s Guide . . . . . 7, 94 Barn Owl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Baseball Now!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Basketball’s Greatest Stars . . . . . 50, 116 Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bee in a Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Best Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Best Rose Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Best Summer Weekends Cookbook . . . 98 Big Book of Sports Quotes . . 50, 65, 117 Big Guys Don’t Shrink . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 biogRApHy & memoiR . . . . . . . . . 5, 96 Birder’s Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bizarre and Incredible World of Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 115 Bizarre Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 93 BMX Riding Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Boathouses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Book Lover’s Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Book of Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Book of Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 115 Book of Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Botanical Garden Volume I . . . . . . . . . 88 Botanical Garden Volume II . . . . . 88, 100 botAny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87–88 Boxing for Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brain Games for Dogs . . . . . . . . . 82, 111 Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Building with Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Butterflies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

C Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Cake Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cake Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cake Decorating Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cake Decorator’s Motif Bible . . . . . 40, 98 CAlenDARs, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . 89–92 Camper’s Guide to Ontario’s Best Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Canada’s Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Canadian Churches . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 103 Canadian Landscape / Le Paysage canadien . . . . . . . . . . 112 Canadian Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Canoe Atlas of the Little North . . . 79, 121 Canoecraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Canoeing and Hiking Wild Muskoka . 121 Canoe Paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Carve Your Own Totem Pole. . . . . . 70, 96 Castles & Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Chart Toppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Chez Piggy Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Chocolate Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 99 Choosing and Keeping Pigs . . . . . . . . 111 Chroniques de bébé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Chroniques des années d'école . . . . . 111 Clarence Gagnon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Climbing Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Clueless in the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Coaching Kids’ Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 95 Cocktails Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Collector’s Guide to Teddy Bears . . . . . 93 Color Scheme Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Complete Book of Hairstyling . . . . . . 102 Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Appliqué . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 98 Complete Book of Soccer . . . . . . . . . . 59 Complete Book of Vegetables . . . . . . 100 Complete Chinese Cookbook. . . . . . . . 35 Complete Guide to Calligraphy . . . . . . 96 FireFly Books

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Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 115 Complete Hydrangeas . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Complete Mosaic Handbook . . . . . . . 105 Complete Origami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook . . 96 Complete Procrastinator . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Complete Time Waster . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Contemporary Dyecraft . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cosmetic Surgery Companion . . . . . . 102 Cosmos Close-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cottage Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Cottage Ownership Guide . . . . . . . . . 105 Country & Cottage Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 105 Country Walks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 CRAfts & Hobbies. . . . . 66–70, 96–97 Cranes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 107 Crazy Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. 44 Crossword Puzzle Name Finder . . . . . 100 CuRRent events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

D David Milne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Deep-Sky Wonders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Deer World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Design A–Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Difford’s Encyclopedia of Cocktails . . . 98 Dinosaurus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Diver’s Log Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 111 Domestic Sex Goddess . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Drag Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Dryland Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Ductigami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 96

e Earth Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . 29, 112 Easy Origami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Eco House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Emily Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 103 Encyclopedia of Sharks . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants . . . . . . 87 FireFly Books

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engineeRing . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19, 75 English Roses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Explorer’s Guide to Algonquin Park . . 121 Exploring the Night Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Exploring the Sky by Day . . . . . . . . . . 94 Extraordinary Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Extreme Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Extreme Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

f fAsHion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 97–98 Fashion Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Fashion: Concept to Catwalk . . . . . 72, 97 Fashion Design Directory . . . . . . . . . . 72 Field Guide to Natural Phenomena . . 115 Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History. . . . . . . . 27, 101 Figure Skating’s Greatest Stars . . . . . 117 film & television . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Finding Anyone, Anywhere, Anywhen 114 Find the Golf Ball! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Fine Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 94 firefly Astronomy guides . . . . . . . . . 95 Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium . 111 Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly French/English Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly Italian/English Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly Mini French/English Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly Mini Spanish/English Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly Planisphere . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 94 firefly pocket guide to . . . series . . 113 Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Firefly’s Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft . . . . . . 69 Firefly’s World of Facts . . . . . . . . . . . 114 firefly visual Dictionaries . . . . . . . 114 Fishing Flies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Fitness Instructor’s Handbook . . . . . . 117 five-minute mysteries series . . . . . 100

Flowering Plant Families of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Flowering Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Fondant Modeling for Cake Decorators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 fooD AnD Wine & spiRits . . . . 32–42, 45–46, 98–99 Food Presentation Secrets . . . . . . . . . 98 Football Game I’ll Never Forget . . . . . . 57 Football’s Greatest Stars . . . . . . . 57, 117 Forest Cats of North America . . . . . . 108 For the Love of Hockey . . . . . . . . 53, 117 Freestyle BMX Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks . . . . . 118 Freestyle Snowboarding . . . . . . . 62, 118 Freestyle Soccer Street Moves . . . . . 118 Freestyle Soccer Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Frogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Front Yard Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

g Galápagos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Game I’ll Never Forget . . . . . . . . 56, 118 gAmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99–100 gardener’s encyclopedia series . . . 101 gARDening . . . . . . . . . 87–88, 100–102 Gardening with Conifers . . . . . . . . . . 101 Gems & Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Gems of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Generals Die in Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Gentlemen, This Is a Football . . . . . . 118 Gift of Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Gil Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Glenn Gould . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Gluten-Free Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Golf Club Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Golf Cures & Fixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Golf Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Grand Landscapes of Canada / Les Grands paysages du Canada. . 113 gRApHiC novels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Graphic War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Graphic Witness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Great American Cities Past & Present . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 103 Great Country Walks Around Toronto . 121 Great Lakes Birds Collection . . . . . . . 108 great lakes birds series . . . . . . . . 108 Great Lakes Lighthouses Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Great Teacher Projects . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Great Toronto Bicyling Guide . . . . . . . 121 Group of Seven and Tom Thomson (Anne Newlands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Group of Seven and Tom Thomson (David P. Silcox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 94 Growing Trees from Seed . . . . . . . . . 101 Guide to Fossils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Guide to Gems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Guide to the Human Body . . . . . . . . . 113 Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils 113 Guide to Seashells of the World . . . . . 113 Guide to Stars and Planets . . . . . 95, 113 Guide to the Oceans . . . . . . . . . . 47, 113 Guide to Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Guide to Weather Forecasting . . . . . . . 47 Guide to Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

H Happy Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Hawks & Owls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 HeAltH & beAuty . . . 44, 60, 102–103 Hemingway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Hidden Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 High School Chronicles . . . . . . . . 86, 111 Historical Atlas of World Railroads . . . . . . . . . . 74, 121 HistoRy . . . . . . . .4, 6, 27, 71, 103–104 History of Astronomy. . . . . . . . . . . 10, 94 History of Earth in 100 Groundbreaking Discoveries. . . . 8 HistoRy — RegionAl . . . . . . . 80, 104 Hockey Coach’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . 118 Hockey Drill Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 118 Hockey Goalie’s Complete Guide . . . . 118 Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Goalies . . . . . . . . . 54, 55, 118 Hockey Hall of Fame MVP Trophies & Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures . . . . . . 51 Hockey Now! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Hockey Play Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Hockey’s Greatest Stars . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Home Decorator’s Color & Texture Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Home Decorator’s Tile Bible . . . . . . . 105 Home Lighting Effects Bible . . . . . . . 105 Home Plate Don’t Move . . . . . . . . . . 119 Home RefeRenCe. . . . 46, 49, 104–106 126

Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hope in Hell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Horse Lover’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hostas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 How Not to Get Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 How to Grow Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 How to Live in Small Spaces . . . . . . . 105 Hubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Human Body Close-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Human Body (Visual Guide) . . . . 110, 116 HumouR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Hunt the Cupcake! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

i Incredible Edibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Independent Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Indian Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Insect Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Insects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 108 Inside Ferrari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Interstate 75 and the 401 . . . . . . . . . 121

j Jekka’s Herb Cookbook . . . . . . . . 41, 98 Jeweler’s Directory of Gemstones . . . 109 jeWelRy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Jewelry in a Jiffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Jungle Bugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

k Kayaks You Can Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kennedy Space Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 kiddy Chronicles series . . . . . . . . . 111 Kingston and Frontenac County. . . . . 104 Kitchen Knife Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Klondike Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Knights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 103 Knitting Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Koi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 111

l Lake Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Lake Erie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Landscape Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lawren Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Learning to Sail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Locomotives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Loo with a View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lunch Box Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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m Magic of Monet’s Garden . . . . . . . . . 102 Maintaining Mountain Bikes . . . . . . . 119 Mammals of North America. . . . . . . . 109 Mandala Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Manual of Fish Health . . . . . . . . . 83, 112 Manual of Koi Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Maple Syrup Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mapping the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Martial Arts Made Easy . . . . . . . . 64, 119 Mathematics 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 116 Meet the Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Meteorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Microcosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 116 Microgreens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Middle Eastern Basics. . . . . . . . . . 32, 99 Migration of Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Mike Smith’s Hockey Playbook . . . . . . 52 Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Mini Encyclopedia of Rabbit Breeds and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Minigami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 97 Missinaibi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Monster Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 musiC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106–107 Muskoka Souvenir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 My Ambulance Education . . . . . . . . . . 96 my Cooking Class series . . . . . . 32, 99

n Nascar Now! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 National Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography . . . . . . 112 National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography . . . . . . . . . 112 Native American Clothing . . . . . . . . . . 94 Natural World Close-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 nAtuRe . . . . . . 15, 24–30, 45, 107–110 Nature Hikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Neutral Color Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . 105 New Curry Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 99 New Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium. . . . . . . . . 112 NightWatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 95

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o Ocean Drifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Oceanic Wilderness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Oceans (Visual Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Official Guide to the Players of the Hockey Hall of Fame . . . 54, 119 Old Canadian Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . 104 Old Ontario Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Old Toronto Houses . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 105 Ontario Provincial Parks Trail Guide . . 122 Ontario’s Ghost Town Heritage . . . . . 122 Ontario’s Historic Mills . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Optical Illusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 116 Origami for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Origami Paper Airplanes . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Origami Paper Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Oscars® Revisited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Over the Coasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Over the Mountains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Over the Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Owls of North America . . . . . . . . 26, 109 Owner-Built Log House . . . . . . . . . . . 106

p paddler’s guide series . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Algonquin Park . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Killarney and the French River . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Ontario’s Cottage Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Ontario’s Lost Canoe Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Quetico and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to the Rivers of Ontario and Quebec . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddler’s Guide to Weekend Wilderness Adventures in Southern Ontario . . . 122 Paddle Your Own Canoe . . . . . . . . . . 122 Paddle Your Own Kayak . . . . . . . . . . 123 Paddling & Hiking Ontario’s Southern Shield Country . . . . . . . . 123 Paddling & Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Paint Effects Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 FireFly Books

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Pan American Clippers . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Paper Cutouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 pARenting . . . . . . . . . 43, 86, 110–111 Par for the Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Parrot Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Parry Sound Logging Days . . . . . . . . 104 Pasta Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 99 Pavement Chalk Artist . . . . . . . . . . 48, 94 Penguins of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82–83, 111–112 Pewter Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 97 pHotogRApHy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 112 Photography and the Art of Seeing . . . 31 piCtoRiAl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 112–113 Pilates Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Planet Ape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 116 Planet Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Plant Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Plant Propagation A to Z . . . . . . . . . . 102 Play Better Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 119 Playhouses You Can Build . . . . . . . . . 106 Polar Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Pool Techniques and Tricks . . . . . . . . . 58 Practical Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Pregnancy Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 111 Preserving Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Primate Family Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Prizefighter and the Playwright . . . . 5, 96 Profiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Pro Hair Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Pro Makeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Pro Nail Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

q Quilt of Belonging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

R Real Wood Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 RefeRenCe . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 113–115 Riding Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley . . . 123 Rocks & Fossils (Visual Guide). . . . . . 110 Rockwatching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Rolling Stones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules . . . . . 119

s Sacred Sex Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Sailing Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 65, 119

Saturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sauce Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 99 School Year Chronicles . . . . . . . . 86, 111 sCienCe . . . . . . . . . 8–9, 13–14, 16–17, 21–23, 29–30, 48, 115–116 Science 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 30, 116 Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs . . . . 9 Scuba Diving Handbook . . . . . . . . . . 119 Secret Life of Your Cat. . . . . . . . . 82, 112 Secret Societies Bible . . . . . . . . . 85, 104 self-Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium Week by Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Shakespeare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Shakespeare Lover’s Diary . . . . . . . . . 93 Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Shooting from the Lip . . . . . . 56, 65, 119 Shotokan Karate Bible . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Show Me the Money! . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Sigmund Freud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 106 Skateboarding Field Manual . . . . . . . 120 Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 120 Skin Care Secrets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Ski Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Smartest Animals on the Planet . . . . 109 Snowboarding Skills . . . . . . . . . . 62, 120 Soccer Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 120 Soccer Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Solar System Observer’s Guide . . . . . . 95 Sourcebook of Decorative Stone . . . . 106 Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Space Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sparrows & Finches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Speed Duel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Spiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 109 spiRituAlity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84–85 spoRts . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–65, 116–120 Sports Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Sports (Ultimate Visual Guide) . . . . . . 120 Spotter’s Guide to Urban Engineering . 19 Stargazing with a Telescope . . . . . . . . 95 Stargazing with Binoculars . . . . . . . . . 95 Steaming Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 99 Stonebuilder’s Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Successful Bonsai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Successful Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Sun Observer’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Superfoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 99

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Superfoods for Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 43 Super Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Swimming for Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Tribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 tRue CRime / foRensiCs . . . . . . . 123 Truffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 99

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Tales of the Weirrd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Temagami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Tennis Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Tennis Strokes and Tactics . . . . . . . . 120 This Marvellous Terrible Place . . . . . . 113 Tiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tile Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Time-saving Gardener . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tom Tomson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario . 79, 123 Top 100 Unusual Things to See in Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Toronto Between the Wars . . . . . 80, 104 Toronto Maple Leafs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Toronto Street Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Tracing Your Irish Family History . . . . 115 Tracing Your Scottish Family History . 115 Trailside Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 tRAnspoRtAtion . . . . . . . . 74–75, 121 Trauma Junkie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 tRAvel & ReCReAtion. . 78–79, 81, 121–123 Travel Health Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Trees and Shrubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Ultimate Canadian Medical Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 103 Ultimate Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Ultimate Office Olympics . . . . . . . . . . 100 Ultimate Student Cookbook . . . . . . 36, 99 Unforgettable Canada . . . . . . . . . 78, 123 Unforgettable Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Universe and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Up the Great North Road . . . . . . . . . . 104 Us Little People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

v Vegetable Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 99 Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit . . . . . . . . . 102 View of the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 visual guide series . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Vogue Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Vogue Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 98

Whale Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 When I’m Gone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Where Rivers Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Wilderness Pleasures . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba . . . . . 123 Wine Lover’s Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 99 Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Wolfe & Montcalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Woodcut Artist’s Handbook . . . . . . . . . 97 Woodlot Management Handbook. . . . 110 Woodpeckers of North America . . . . . 110 Woodworker’s Technique Bible . . . . . . 97 Workshops You Can Build . . . . . . . . . 106 World Book of Happiness . . . . . . . . . . 73 World Cup of Soccer . . . . . . . . . . 59, 120 World Encyclopedia of Archaeology . . 104 World Heritage Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 World Ocean Census . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 World of the Polar Bear . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Written in Bones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

y Yukon, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

W Warblers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterfalls of Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waterfowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Watersheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weather (Visual Guide) . . . . . . . . . . .

Wellington County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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