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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Of related interest:
Vogue Beauty
Juliet Cohen, Bronwyn Cosgrave, Rachel Marlowe,
Kathy Phillips, Lizzie Radford
Vogue has always meant great style for women.
This professional author team provides a comprehensive guide for
the woman who wants to make the most of what she has. Beginning
with an overview of the latest beauty trends, Vogue Beauty features
detailed text, how-to instructions and hundreds of color photographs.
Six informative sections cover:
The body food as fuel, self-image, exercise, caring for problem
areas
Skin care types, essential products, common complaints, skin
cancer, dermatology, cosmetic surgery
Hair types, coloring, style essentials, health
Makeup foundation, powder, concealer, eye makeup, lipstick,
blush, manicure, pedicure
Scent history of perfumery, choosing a scent, fragrance families,
ingredients, making it last
Complementary medicines everyday medicines, special therapies,
holistic disciplines
Special sections focus on wrinkles, cosmeceuticals, lunchtime laser
treatments, famous models secrets, using essential oils and more.
Packed with insider knowledge, professional advice and hundreds
of photos, women of all ages will nd Vogue Beauty useful and
entertaining.
Juliet Cohen is the author of Vogue Make-up. Bronwyn Cosgrave
is the author of Costume and Fashion: A Complete History. Rachel
Marlowe is an associate beauty editor at W magazine. Kathy Phillipps
is the beauty director for Cond Nast Asia and the author of Vogue
Book of Blondes. Lizzie Radford writes for Vogue and Marie Claire.
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Vogue Fashion
Linda Watson
978-1-55407-437-2
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A must for would-be fashionistas.
Grand Magazine
The Complete Book of Hairstyling
Charles Worthington
978-1-55297-576-3
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PARENTING
2 FIREFLY BOOKS SPRING 2010
By the same author and illustrator:
BaBy ChRoniCLes
PRegnanCy PLanneR
A Portable Planner for the Mom to Be
Dania Lebovics
Illustrations by Lam Quach
A practical 12-month perpetual calendar for moms to be, revised
based on customer feedback.
Baby Chronicles Pregnancy Planner helps new and expectant
mothers stay organized and guides them through the maze of
appointments, tests and physical changes so characteristic of this
life-changing event.
This perpetual calendar can begin in any month and year, as chosen
by the expectant mother, and has important information on pregnancy
and newborn baby care. The planner organizes the days and months
leading up to the babys birth as well as after the big day. The
information mothers record in their planner creates a collection of
memorabilia from this special time, which can also be used as a guide
for future pregnancies.
The features include:
A rolling 12-month calendar
Pages of stickers to indicate notable dates
Healthy eating suggestions and prenatal exercises
Information on infant care and feeding
Steps to make a home baby-safe
A clear storage pocket for coupons and appointment cards
The revised format and layout of this superb planner is based on
customers feedback on the rst edition. New developments are also
included, and all the information is updated.
Dania Lebovics is the mother of three boys and developed this
planner from her personal experience. She is also the author of Baby
Chronicles, the best-selling memorabilia book for parents of new
babies, and School Year Chronicles.
REVISED SECOND EDITION
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School Year Chronicles
978-0-9699203-3-5
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Previous Edition: 978-0-9733994-2-4
HEALTH & BEAUTY
sKin CaRe seCRets
How to Have Naturally Healthy
Beautiful Skin
Liz Earle
A guide to naturally beautiful skin at any age.
Skin Secrets is an indispensable guide to what every woman needs
and wants naturally beautiful skin. Author Liz Earle gives women a
long-term strategy that emphasizes a holistic approach.
Dozens of photographs and illustrations, sidebars and tips provide a
wealth of information and practical advice, including:
How skin works and the fundamentals that improve it
The best botanical beautiers
Beautiful skin through every decade of a womans life
What products work where and how best to use them
How to safely enjoy a golden glow
Practical help for acne, eczema, psoriasis and more
The benets of complementary therapies
Tricks of the trade from professional makeup artists
Exercises to improve skin tone
Delicious recipes with fresh ingredients that feed the skin
A glossary, list of helpful organizations, shopping directory and list of
supplements and natural remedies complete this comprehensive guide
to natural beauty at any age.
Liz earle is the founder of Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, which
sells by the millions in 82 countries. She is also a beauty editor, the
author of over 30 books, a TV presenter and a highly respected
authority on botanical ingredients in beauty care.
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Kit Spencer
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Pro Nail Care
Leigh Toselli
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FOOD
350 Best saLaDs & DRessings
George Geary
Easy-to-prepare recipes for great salads and delicious dressings.
The recipes from this book will encourage the home cook to never
again purchase store-bought salads and dressings and to toss out
those ancient jars and bottles at the back of the refrigerator.
There are more than 200 easy-to-follow recipes for delicious salads
and, because every proper salad should be well dressed, more than
150 dressing recipes, too. From delightful starters to main meals unto
themselves, there are salads for every season and occasion. They
include:
Asparagus and bacon salad
Brown Derby cobb salad
Pesto coleslaw
Garlic greens with raspberries
Potato radish salad
Salad Nioise
And tantalizing dressings, such as:
Asian all-purpose dressing
Fresh orange French dressing
Roasted honey garlic dressing
Fat-free zesty herb dressing
Tomato basil dressing
A comprehensive listing of oils, vinegars, spices and herbs
complements the recipes. Everything needed to create the ultimate
salad and its dressing is found right here.
george geary teaches at more than 200 schools per year. He is also
a food journalist, and his cookbooks have sold more than 200,000
copies. He is the author of The Cheesecake Bible.
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By the same author:
500 Best Sauces,
Salad Dressings,
Marinades & More
978-0-7788-0227-3
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The Complete Baking Cookbook
978-0-7788-0165-8
paperback $24.95
978-0-7788-0176-4
hardcover $34.95
[S]erves up easy-to-follow recipes of baked goods for
almost every imaginable occasion. Tucson Citizen
FOOD
SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND EXPANDED
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All Fired Up!
Outdoor and Indoor Grilling
Margaret Howard
A terrific collection of fresh and flavorful grilling recipes, plus
dozens of tips to make memorable meals.
Grilling is the perfect way to create tasty dishes for the whole family,
which will satisfy even the pickiest palates. And grilling indoors
is quick and healthy, reducing the amount of fat in foods. In this
newly expanded and revised edition, chef and registered dietitian
Margaret Howard shares 275 time-tested recipes for grilled food and
accompaniments.
Here is just a small sampling of the range of recipes:
Meats, such as spicy peppered sirloin steak, southern-style pulled
pork, Moroccan turkey burgers, rosemary-grilled chicken breasts,
spit-roasted leg of lamb
Fish and seafood dishes, such as ginger-sesame salmon steaks,
scallops and shrimp
Vegetarian options, such as grilled Mediterranean vegetables, spicy
tofu satay
Accompaniments, such as blond barbecue sauce, island salsa,
creamy buttermilk dressing
Desserts, such as grilled fresh pineapple, aming blueberry
mango crisp
Special icons highlight vegetarian, quick to prep and spicy dishes.
There are also menu suggestions and easy-to-adapt variations for
perfect single dishes, complete meals or all-out banquets.
With up-to-date information on equipment, safety and health concerns
and hundreds of great cooking tips, All Fired Up! is a comprehensive
reference for any outdoor and indoor home chef.
Margaret Howard is a recipe developer and cookbook author. Two of
her other titles are The Complete Book of Small Batch Preserving and
250 Best 4-Ingredient Recipes.
300 Big & Bold Barbecue
& Grilling Recipes
Karen Adler and Judith Fertig
978-0-7788-0212-9
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Championship BBQ Secrets
for Real Smoked Food
Karen Putman
978-0-7788-0130-6
paperback $21.95
978-0-7788-0138-2
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FOOD
By the same author:
the VegetaRian sLow
CooKeR
Over 200 Delicious Recipes
Judith Finlayson
All the advantages of eating more vegetables and grains and the
convenience of a slow cooker.
The rst edition of this book (125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker
Recipes) was very successful. This new edition is illustrated in full color
and includes 100 new recipes that will appeal to a wide range of tastes.
Using a slow cooker, even the most time-pressed person can arrive
home to a ready-to-eat and delicious home-cooked meal.
The Vegetarian Slow Cooker includes updated recipes for standard
and traditional vegetarian dishes. Classic meat dishes have been
recreated in vegetarian versions, with vegan-friendly recipes clearly
identied.
Some of the tantalizing recipes are:
Onion-soused beans
Braised tomato bruschetta
Wild mushroom soup with miso
Smoky tomato soup with
cheesy crostini
Broccoli and cheddar cheese cake
From family favorites to exotic dishes, these recipes will inspire both
full-time and occasional vegetarians to pull out their slow cookers.
Any home cook can prepare delicious vegetarian fare with minimum
attention and maximum certainty of success with Finlaysons recipes.
Judith Finlayson is a food writer, journalist and author of the best-
selling The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook. She lives in Toronto,
Ontario.
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The Healthy Slow Cooker
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One of my favorite slow-cooker cookbooks.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Slow Cooker
Comfort Food
978-0-7788-0224-2
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175 Essential Slow
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978-0-7788-0143-6
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Caramelized onion quiche
Leek and potato cobbler with
stilton
Wheat berry ragout
Vegetable biriyani
Butter bean and barley risotto
FOOD
CHICKEN AND OTHER FOWL
John Torode
Over 150 delicious recipes that will raise humble poultry
to new heights.
Chicken and Other Fowl shows home cooks how to use every part
of a chicken right down to the bones and get the best value
for money. The book covers chicken, turkey and game birds, and it
describes how to grill, poach, cut up a bird and carve roasted fowl of
all types.
Full-page color photographs of nished dishes and special tips and
suggestions for variations and accompaniments complement the
recipes. The instructions assume no prior experience.
Recipes are organized into:
Soups and stocks
Snacks and starters
Legs and breasts
Salads
Curries
Barbecue
The delicious recipes include classic and contemporary dishes, such
as Thai spiced duck salad, barbecued Buffalo wings, chicken and
asparagus chowder, pheasant wrapped in prosciutto with polenta and
roast turkey with caramelized onions.
Practical and beautifully illustrated, Chicken and Other Fowl answers
that common dinnertime question: What do I do with a package of
chicken breasts?
John Torode is the copresenter and a judge on the hit BBC-TV series
MasterChef. He operates the hugely popular London restaurants
Smiths of Smitheld and Luxe. This is his second cookbook.
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Country Cooking
The editors and readers
of Harrowsmith magazine
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The charm of this collection is its authenticity . . . . This excellent
collection is certain to become a culinary classic, one that will be
used over and over again by cooks throughout North America.
Country cooking is big on both taste and freshness, two things that
make this cookbook especially rewarding. Tucson Citizen
Roasts
One-pot wonders
Tarts, pies and pastries
Pasta, noodles and grains
Conts, terrines, pts and pastrami
FOOD
By the same authors:
125 Best gLuten-FRee BReaD
MaChine ReCiPes
Donna Washburn and Heather Butt
Great breads from the home kitchen. They will taste like they came
from the best bakery in town.
For anyone who enjoys the avor and aroma of freshly baked bread,
nothing beats the convenience of a bread machine. This convenience
is even greater for those managing a gluten intolerance. Finally here
are great recipes for the food that is most strictly avoided and typically
most missed in gluten-free diets: bread.
These recipes make gluten-free breads that not only taste great
but are specically designed to meet the exacting requirements of
bread machines. Each recipe has been thoroughly tested to ensure
successful results every time.
And what a collection of recipes it is:
Banana seed bread
Brown bread
Cornbread
Cranberry wild rice bread
Egg-free, corn-free, lactose-free
brown bread
Italian herb bread
Pumpernickel
Throughout the book there are tips and techniques for using a bread
machine, and as a bonus the authors have included recipes for mixer-
prepared variations. These breads will be enjoyed by everyone in the
family, whether affected by gluten intolerance or not.
Donna washburn and heather Butt are best-selling authors, food
stylists and recipe developers. There are 150,000 copies of their
previous gluten-free cookbooks in print and more than 300,000 copies
of their bread machine cookbooks in print.
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Complete Gluten-Free Cookbook
978-0-7788-0158-0
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Provides a comprehensive review of gluten-free
and lactose-free cooking [and] explores the use of
grains less commonly used in the U.S.
The Dallas Morning News
The Best Gluten-Free
Family Cookbook
978-0-7788-0111-5
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125 Best Gluten-
Free Recipes
978-0-7788-0065-1
paperback $19.95
Sourdough walnut bread
Tomato rosemary bread
Hamburger/mini-sub buns
Hot cross buns
Sun-dried tomato ciabatta
Thin pizza crust
Cinnamon buns
Focaccia
FOOD
250 hoMe PReseRVing
FaVoRites
From Jams & Jellies to Marmalades
& Chutneys
Yvonne Tremblay
Homemade preserves outshine store-bought every time.
By following these mouth-watering recipes, the home cook can
enjoy the delicious rewards of soft spreads for months and months.
Experienced canners and novices making their rst batch of jam
alike will be successful, creating incredible jams, jellies, marmalades,
conserves, fruit butters and chutneys.
These 250 recipes have a slightly more gourmet approach, embracing
unique combinations and less traditional ingredients, and handy step-
by-step instructions enable any preserver to follow them with ease and
condence.
The essence of summer can be enjoyed year-round with delectable
spreads such as these:
Lemon blueberry marmalade
Orange and Earl Grey tea marmalade
Strawberry cantaloupe jam
Spiced mango jam
The author also provides extensive and easy-to-understand information
on the use of canning equipment, and there is a guide to solving
common soft spread problems. With these new and innovative recipes,
theres never been a better time to embrace the time-honored tradition
of canning.
yvonne tremblay is a professional recipe developer and tester, food
stylist, cooking instructor and television spokesperson. This is her
fourth cookbook.
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175 Best Jams, Jellies, Marmalades
& Other Soft Spreads
Linda J. Amendt
978-0-7788-0183-2
paperback $21.95
Explain[s] in clear detail how to safely make and
preserve jams and jellies. Kansas City Star
The Complete Book of Pickling
Jennifer MacKenzie
978-0-7788-0216-7
paperback $24.95
Jennifer MacKenzie dishes up contemporary takes on
stand-bys from pickles to chutney with helpful,
practical tips for busy cooks. Chicago Sun-Times
Watermelon raspberry jam
Fresh g jam
Tequila sunrise jelly
Plum orange jelly
FOOD
BaLL CoMPLete BooK oF
hoMe PReseRVing
400 Delicious and Creative Recipes
for Today
Edited by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine
From the experts, the new bible in home preserving.
The demand for organic and local foods and the desire to live more
economically have not waned, and in fact they have intensied.
Consumers have rediscovered the convenience and the benets (both
economic and nutritional) of home preserving.
Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving
supplies. Every summer their trademark jars ll store displays from
coast to coast. The experts at Ball have written a comprehensive guide
that critics have christened the new bible in home preserving.
The books 400 innovative and enticing recipes are delicious and
easy to follow. There are salsas and savory sauces, pickles, chutneys,
relishes and, of course, jams, jellies and fruit spreads. Recipes vary
from traditional, such as crabapple jelly, strawberry jam and pickled
onions, to the innovative, such as tomatillo salsa, mango-raspberry jam
and brandied apple rings. Comprehensive directions on safe canning
and preserving methods, lists of required equipment and utensils, and
explicit instructions for rst-timers make Ball Complete Book of Home
Preserving a valuable and timeless addition to any kitchen library.
Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine have between them 20 years of
experience in the preserving industry. They are both employed by
Jarden Home Brands.
BEST-SELLER NEARLY 500,000 SOLD!
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Revised Second Edition
The Complete Book
of Small-Batch Preserving
Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard
978-1-55407-256-9
paperback $19.95
Takes the pressure off cooks who dont have the time . . . but
still want to savor the seasons bounty. Chicago Tribune
FOOD
the uLtiMate stuDent
CooKBooK
From Chicken to Chili
Tiffany Goodall
More than 100 easy recipes for terrific food on a students budget.
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, these more than
100 delicious recipes:
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
Recipes range from pizza, roast chicken and macaroni and cheese to
curries, fajitas and risottos.
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 scurvy.
tiffany goodall is a graduate of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in
Ireland. She has combined being a professional chef with writing and
personal appearances on CNN, the BBC and at numerous food shows.
She lives in London, England.
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Clueless in the Kitchen
Evelyn Raab
978-1-55209-224-8
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Young adults who like to cook or would like to learn more about cooking will
appreciate the abundant information and recipes here . . . its basic food message is
sensible and the recipes are appealing. Booklist
Wryly humorous collection of 200 recipes aimed at teens . . . substantial basic
information on cooking . . . friendly, tongue-in-cheek tone. School Library Journal
FOOD
By the same author:
the 250 Best MuFFin ReCiPes
Esther Brody
Reissue of a best-seller 150,000 copies sold with a handsome
new cover.
Just about everybody loves mufns. Theyre quick and easy to make,
and theyre the perfect size for a quick breakfast or snack. Most home
cooks have a handful of favorite recipes that please the family, and here
are 250 more that are sure to please, too!
Mufn chef Esther Brody has specially selected standard classics and
delightful variations from her personal collection that taste wonderful
and are nutritious and easy to make. These recipes use a wide range
of delicious, healthy ingredients from apples to zucchini and a
number of decadent, dessert-type mufns round out the collection.
A sampling of the mufns in this book:
Blueberry bran mufns
Lemon yogurt cranberry mufns
Orange marmalade wheat mufns
Herbed brown rice mufns
Home cooks will also nd a wealth of baking tips and techniques,
recipe variations and all the information needed to make perfect
mufns every time.
esther Brody has run her own mufn business and has developed
thousands of baking recipes. She is the author of several baking books,
including The 250 Best Brownies, Bars and Squares and 250 Best
Cakes and Pies. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.
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BEST-SELLER REISSUE
500 Best Cookies, Bars
& Squares
978-0-7788-0103-0
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1500 Best Bars, Cookies,
Mufns, Cakes & More
978-0-7788-0194-8
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Maple pecan mufns
Chocolate n banana mufns
Cranberry streusel mufns
Passover mashed potato mufns
FOOD
FooD PResentation seCRets
Styling Techniques of Professionals
Cara Hobday and Jo Denbury
A practical guide to adding that professional flourish to any dish.
Food Presentation Secrets provides professional cooking school
instruction, tips and recipes for more than 100 sweet and savory
garnishing ideas. Using this comprehensive guide, any home chef can
make professional-looking garnishes with delicious edible ingredients.
Five comprehensive sections reveal the techniques, tools, ingredients
and designs used by chefs in ne restaurants. Step-by-step illustrations
show how to assemble the garnishes, and each is graded in difculty
from one to ve. Handy checklists, tip boxes and identier directories
explain the best ways to use the different garnishes.
The features include:
How and why to garnish, history of garnishing, modern garnish styles
Essential cooking tips and rules of presentation
The aesthetics of plate styles and shapes
Useful tools and essential knives
Core garnishing techniques using sauces, gravies, oils, salsas,
pestos, foliage, owers, fruit, vegetables, our-based garnishes,
dairy, sugars, pastries, ices, chocolate and textures
Food Presentation Secrets rivals a professional culinary course and
will give all cooks the condence to create attractive designs for any
type of menu.
Cara hobday has been a professional food journalist and stylist for 14
years and is the author of a number of cookbooks. Jo Denbury is a
freelance journalist, stylist and writer based in London, England.
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The Science of Good Food
David Joachim and Andrew Schloss
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Science of Good Food excels when it comes to giving readers a clear idea of the science involved
in cooking. Library Journal (starred review)
Joachim and Schloss use a dictionary approach for their comprehensive guide to the whys and
wherefores of cooking and eating. . . . In simple prose, they explain the term, outline what the
process does to food, and then delve into how the process actually accomplishes its purposes. . . .
Recipes scattered throughout offer ways of actually putting information into practice. . . . Full-color
illustrations of such basic topics as knife anatomy contribute to understanding. Booklist
FOOD
125 Best Chinese ReCiPes
Bill Jones and Stephen Wong
Easy Chinese cooking with everyday ingredients.
Take the best of Chinese cooking, add a wide variety of readily
available North American ingredients and youve got 125 Best
Chinese Recipes.
This book is perfectly suited to home cooks who love Chinese food and
want to make meals and snacks that are innovative, easy and delicious.
Some of the authentic but contemporary recipes are:
Appetizers, such as drunken chicken wings
Savory soups, like egg drop soup with minced beef and cilantro
Outstanding meat alternatives, such as crisp-fried chili and garlic
shrimp
Mains, such as plum and chili glazed pork tenderloin
Great sides, such as ve-spice and spinach scalloped potatoes
In addition, a wonderful primer on Chinese cooking provides
comprehensive information on the tools, techniques, ingredients,
vegetables, sauces and spice mixes that are the foundation of
Chinese cuisine.
Bill Jones is a French-trained chef, author and food consultant based
in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He has written nine cookbooks
and is passionate about sustainable and organic growing methods.
stephen wong is a Hong Kongborn chef, restaurant consultant and
writer. He is in great demand as a guest chef in the U.S., Japan, China
and Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Simply Thai Cooking
Wandee Young and Byron Ayanoglu
978-0-7788-0075-0
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Easy Indian Cooking
Suneeta Vaswani
978-0-7788-0088-0
paperback $19.95
I enjoy Indian food . . . but usually preparing it at home is just too
much work. Until I discovered Easy Indian Cooking . . . couldnt be
easier. South Florida Sun-Sentinel
FOOD
300 Best BReaD MaChine
ReCiPes
Donna Washburn and Heather Butt
The ultimate bread machine recipes.
Because bread machines are more popular than ever, we have revised
our best-selling bread machine book with 50 new recipes. From
traditional favorites to innovative recipes that reect todays tastes, this
ultimate collection provides 300 recipes for one of lifes great pleasures:
home-baked bread.
Here are just a few of the delicious new recipes:
Cracked wheat
Classic French
Cinnamon raisin
Flaxseed
Coffee raisin
Olive rosemary
Each recipe accommodates 1-pound and 2-pound machines, and
there are recipes for other foods that can be made in a bread machine,
such as pasta, cakes and cookies.
Well-developed and tested recipes along with handy glossaries of
baking terms and tons of tips and techniques enable the home chef to
make perfect bread every time.
Donna washburn and heather Butt are professional home
economists and baking experts, as well as the authors of six
cookbooks, including 250 Best American Bread Machine Baking
Recipes. Their bread machine books have sold more than 300,000
copies.
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Judith Fertig
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Currant bran
Salsa bread
Bacon cheddar loaf
Barley date
Four-cheese pizzetta
Maple oat
200 Best Panini Recipes
Tiffany Collins
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FOOD
100 Best asian nooDLe
ReCiPes
Bill Jones and Stephen Wong
A new culinary horizon that includes a wonderful array
of noodle dishes.
Like pasta, noodles are simple, cheap and endlessly adaptable. Yet
noodles provide something more an exciting range of tastes and
textures that combine the best of Eastern and Western cooking styles.
These 100 outstanding noodle recipes bring together the best of
fusion cooking. These recipes are very easy to make, and most can
be prepared in just 30 minutes using ingredients found in a local
supermarket.
Heres just a small sampling of these noodle delights:
Soups like ramen noodles with red snapper and curry-fried tofu soup
with vegetables and udon noodles
Fish courses like broad egg noodles with smoked salmon,
asparagus, lemon and ginger cream
Meat dishes like peppered beef with at rice noodles and ginger
teriyaki chicken with steamed rice noodle cakes
Decadent desserts like hazelnut yam wonton with maple syrup
Also included is a Noodle Primer that provides a history, categories
and descriptions of two dozen types of noodles. Move over pasta, here
comes a tantalizing collection noodle dishes.
Bill Jones is a French-trained chef, author and food consultant based
in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He has written nine cookbooks.
stephen wong is a Hong Kongborn chef, restaurant consultant and
writer. He is frequently a guest chef in the U.S., Japan, China and
Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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250 True Italian Pasta Dishes
John Coletta with Nancy Ross Ryan
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All the Best Recipes
Jane Rodmell
978-0-7788-0223-5
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FOOD
By the same author:
the sMoothies BiBLe
Pat Crocker
Drinking smoothies is the fastest, easiest and best-tasting way to
achieve good health.
In addition to its original 250 smoothie recipes, this new edition of
The Smoothies Bible introduces 100 fresh, new recipes with even
more antioxidant fruits and vegetables even classic cocktails with
and without alcohol. However, Crocker retains her original premise:
smoothies are a delicious part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Added to the immensely popular ingredient proles and Healing
Smoothies section is a new section, The Healthy Body Systems, that
includes information on the seven body systems and how to maximize
their functions.
Some of the healthy and delicious smoothies are:
Acai berry combo
Peppered beet
Banana au lait
Choco-peanut parfait
Green tea and blueberries
Detox delight
Pineapple crush
This new edition is the most comprehensive resource for anyone
wishing to explore and enjoy the health benets of these easy-to-make
drinks.
Pat Crocker is a culinary herbalist and professional home economist.
She has written, demonstrated and lectured about herbs and health
issues for 25 years. An international award-winning cookbook author,
Crocker has written six cookbooks and three herb books.
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The Juicing Bible
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Experts recommend . . . ve servings of vegetables
and three servings of fresh fruit daily. Crockers
recipes will make that task easier. Tucson Citizen
The Vegetarian Cooks Bible
978-0-7788-0153-5
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Proof that a vegetarian diet can be varied and
delicious. . . . Make your way to your favorite
local bookseller to pick up a copy today!
Complete Woman
Sunrise supreme
Wake up and shine
Flu ghter #1
Pumpkin pick-me-up
Grape heart
C-blitz
Mango madness
By the same author:
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Best suMMeR weeKenDs
CooKBooK
Jane Rodmell
Whether cooking for the family, having the neighbors over for
dinner, entertaining guests for the weekend or hosting a once-a-
summer, everybody-come-over gathering, this compendium is an
indispensable kitchen companion, and at 352 pages it is a
superb resource.
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the haPPy CaMPeR
An Essential Guide to Life Outdoors
Kevin Callan
The Happy Camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated, highly entertaining
compendium of basic wilderness instruction and well-tested campsite advice.
wiLDeRness PLeasuRes
A Practical Guide to Camping Bliss
Kevin Callan
This colorfully illustrated, highly entertaining, truly informative sequel to The Happy
Camper looks at why people love the wilderness and how everyone from rugged
canoe-trippers to car-camping families can derive more enjoyment from their time
outdoors.
FOOD
By the same authors: Of related interest:
the CoMPLete tRaiL FooD
CooKBooK
Over 300 Recipes for Campers, Canoeists
and Backpackers
Jennifer MacKenzie, Jay Nutt and Don Mercer
Appetizing, energizing and easy-to-prepare recipes to enjoy
on the go.
These outstanding recipes meet the needs of wilderness and camping
enthusiasts and provide tasty homemade meals. Trail food made by
combining wholesome foods dried at home with nutritious store-bought
ingredients is more economical than commercially prepared packaged
food, and it can be customized to suit individual tastes and to avoid
preservatives.
This wide array of recipes, from the everyday to the gourmet, includes
breakfasts, main courses, side dishes, breads, high-energy snacks,
desserts and hot and cold beverages. Many recipes are just add
water, and some require no cooking at all.
Recipes such as these are so good they could be enjoyed every day,
not just on the trail:
Vanilla cinnamon French toast
Curried chicken and apples
Campre pizzas
Cheese and herb skillet biscuits
Created by a unique team with extensive camping and culinary
experience, this will become the denitive book on trail food.
Jennifer MacKenzie is a professional home economist specializing
in recipe development and testing. She lives in Lakeeld, Ontario. Jay
nutt is the chef and proprietor of Nuttshell Next Door Cafe in Lakeeld,
Ontario. Don Mercer, PhD, is a professional engineer and an associate
professor in the Food Science Department at the University of Guelph.
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Jennifer MacKenzie, Jay Nutt and Don Mercer
978-0-7788-0213-6
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The Trailside Cookbook
Don Philpott and Pam Philpott
978-1-55297-952-5
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This engaging and useful cookbook is more than just recipes. Coverage includes
good food choices, setting up a minimal-impact kitchen, rebuilding and dousing,
and shing. The suggestions range from simple trail mixes to complex entrees
like stuffed trout. Library Journal
Just-add-water hummus
Fudgy skillet brownies
Mexican coffee
Antiox berry shake
WINE & SPIRITS
By the same author: Of related interest:
CoCKtaiLs MaDe easy
500 Drinks, 14 Key Ingredients
Simon Difford
Making it easy to create delicious cocktails at home.
Simon Difford has a huge and loyal international following in
professional bartending circles thanks to Diffords Encyclopedia of
Cocktails and his website. For anyone overwhelmed by the more than
2,600 recipes and all the ingredients necessary to create them in
his master-book, Cocktails Made Easy is the perfect guide to making
cocktails more easily.
These 500 cocktails require only 14 key ingredients, including
commonly available spirits and liqueurs, some everyday items from the
refrigerator and kitchen, plus a few simple tools.
Each recipe has an easy step-by-step pictorial guide to its creation
with a color photograph of the assembled drink in its assigned glass.
In addition to providing ingredient measures, garnish, variations and
fascinating information on the cocktails origin, Difford rates each drink
on a scale of one to ve.
This specially chosen collection of cocktail recipes will please the
most discerning drinker and home mixologist in search of old and
new favorites.
simon Difford is a drinks industry celebrity and tours the United States
every year. His experience includes running his own bar, founding his
own import company and establishing brands. He is a Glenddich
Food & Drink Awardwinning writer and lives in London, England.
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Andrew Chase, Alison Kent
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GARDENING
the CoMPLete BooK oF
VegetaBLes
The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Cooking
and Eating Vegetables
Matthew Biggs
With a foreword by Jean-Christophe Novelli
Praise for Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit, by Matthew Biggs
and others:
Solid gardening tips and tempting recipes . . . enough to teach
even experienced gardeners new tricks.
american Reference Books annual
In this encyclopedic guide, master gardener Matthew Biggs shows
home gardeners how to grow a broad range of vegetables, from the
traditional and most popular to the unusual and rare. In addition,
celebrated chef Jean-Christophe Novelli provides delicious recipes
that use the abundant harvest.
This all-in-one resource features:
An illustrated A-to-Z directory with detailed notes on hundreds of
varieties that is organized into 80 vegetable families
Unusual, exotic and rare vegetables for the home garden
Directory of disease-resistant vegetables
Hundreds of color photographs
Practical gardening tips, including information on planning, soil,
fertility, watering, crop rotation, growing systems, propagation and
weed and pest control
Expert advice on garden cultivation and maintenance, harvesting and
storing
A history of vegetable growing
The ornamental vegetable garden, micro-greens, mini vegetables and
making vegetable dyes
A comprehensive lists of suppliers and prize-winning vegetables
The Complete Book of Vegetables is a comprehensive guide for
home gardeners.
Matthew Biggs is a broadcaster and writer and has been a
professional gardener for over 25 years. He is a coauthor of Vegetables,
Herbs and Fruit.
Jean-Christophe novelli is a four-time Michelin-starred chef. He has
appeared on Hells Kitchen and Top Chef, and he is the host of Chef
Academy on NBC Bravo.
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GARDENING
tiMe-saVing gaRDeneR
Tips and Essential Tasks,
Season by Season
Carolyn Hutchinson
Hutchinson takes the mystery out of gardening with this practical
and inspired volume packed with common sense and great
ideas . . . Recommended for all collections. Library Journal
Time-saving Gardener is a practical how-to reference designed for
busy gardeners who can only devote a few hours a week, if that, to
their gardens. Carolyn Hutchinson shows readers how to make the
best possible use of their gardening time, whether its 10 minutes or an
afternoon. All the projects are organized by season and then by task,
and symbols indicate priority, how long the task will take and whether it
can be undertaken in another season.
Time-saving features include:
Efcient techniques to save time
Work sequences that save steps
Seasonal reminders that also save money
Sidebars with valuable tips, tools and useful techniques
Essential jobs and why they are vital
Projects for gardens of every size, shape and style
A directory of easy-care plants that are tough or need little water
Time-saving Gardener is easy to follow and suitable for gardeners
of all skills levels and gardens of all kinds, urban or rural. This superb
guide has become the most frequently used reference on many a
gardeners bookshelf.
Carolyn hutchinson is a gardening writer and the coauthor of
four gardening books. She is a frequent contributor to horticultural
publications, with articles that range from practical projects to in-depth
plant proles.
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The Plant Finder
Tony Rodd and Geoff Bryant, senior
consultants
978-1-55407-265-1
Here is one gardening book that no gardener (casual or professional) should be without. . . .
Everything seems to be covered . . . This outstanding resource is a horticultural gem not to be
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GARDENING
inCReDiBLe eDiBLes
43 Fun Things to Grow in the City
Sonia Day
Photography by Barrie Murdock
Turn an urban yard or balcony into your personal vegetable farm.
Vegetable gardening is back! Concern about the environment and
the desire to eat food unpolluted by chemicals, to buy local and to
be thrifty are some of the reasons. Urbanites who have never grown
a thing are now eager to try to cultivate vegetables, herbs and fruit in
back and front yards, on rooftops and on balconies in any suitable
space they can nd.
Incredible Edibles is for anyone whos thinking: Id love to try
growing some herbs and vegetables. But is it too difcult? Do I
have the space? Or the time? Sonia Day focuses on edible plants
that can be easily grown in a city setting, many of which are seldom
featured in gardening books. Her clear, concise advice is perfect
for those who dont have the time to wade through a gardening
encyclopedia or to learn by trial and error.
Incredible Edibles:
Provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to start and
maintain an organic edible garden
Proles 43 specially selected hassle-free plants
Offers simple and tasty recipes
Recommends the best varieties for small spaces and
suggests alternatives
Lists readily available sources for seeds and seedlings
Includes practical tips and personal anecdotes from Days own
gardening experiences
Incredible Edibles is lavishly illustrated with color photographs
taken expressly for this book. It will give urban gardeners everywhere
the knowledge and condence to grow and enjoy fresh vegetables,
herbs and fruit.
Master gardener sonia Day is a gardening columnist for the Toronto
Star and the author of several popular gardening books.
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By the same author:
VegetaBLes, heRBs & FRuit
An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar and Bob Flowerdew
Solid gardening tips and tempting recipes . . . enough to teach
even experienced gardeners new tricks . . . excellent index.
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Comprehensive . . . a valuable reference for both gardeners and
inquisitive chefs. science news
The best value in gardening books is back
The popularity of locally sourced organic foods has increased to the
point that many farmers cannot keep up with the demand. This book
is a prime reference for those who are growing or want to grow their
own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The authors provide comprehensive
guidance on growing and harvesting hundreds of edible plants,
complemented by more than 1,800 superb full-color photographs and
illustrations and a wealth of recipes.
Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, including
pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics
covered are:
Nutritional values
The most useful and most recommended varieties
Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines
Cropping, harvesting and storing
Weed, pest and disease control
Ornamental and wildlife value
Pruning and training
Companion planting
Container growing
A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading list, list of seed
sources and detailed index round out this outstanding reference for the
home gardener and home cook.
Matthew Biggs lectures at the Royal Horticultural Society. Jekka
McVicar has won several top awards from the Royal Horticultural
Society. Her other books include The Complete Herb Book. Bob
Flowerdew is an author and lecturer for the Royal Horticultural Society.
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The Complete Herb Book
Jekka McVicar
978-1-55407-365-8
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As vibrantly practical as it is visually stunning, McVicars encyclopedic guide to approximately 150
of the most common, and several obscure, herbs more than lives up to its name . . . The reigning
doyenne of British herbal gardening, McVicar is equally at home authoritatively addressing basic
cultural information required by North American gardeners . . . Elegantly showcasing herbs myriad
applications and benets, this one-stop resource will benet gardeners at any skill level eager to
work with these multipurpose plants. Booklist
HOME REFERENCE
CountRy & Cottage
wateR systeMs
A Complete Out-of-the-City Guide to
On-Site Water & Sewage Systems,
Including Pumps, Plumbing, Water
Purification & Alternative Toilets
Max Burns
This indispensable guide will save those who live or spend their
leisure time in rural areas time, money and headaches.
Packed with solid, easy-to-understand advice and clear, detailed
illustrations Country & Cottage Water Systems takes the
mystery out of rural water systems and their components. Whether
planning a new system or updating, expanding or xing an existing
one, the ideas, the know-how and the solutions are all here.
The book includes tips for do-it-yourselfers, and guidance for those
hiring a professional, on a variety of topics, including:
Methods for testing water
Making water safe to drink
Choosing the right pump
Dealing with environmental issues and legal concerns
Planning a systems connections
Types of wells and how to dig a new one or revitalize an old one
Understanding and installing waste systems
Troubleshooting septic systems
How to reduce a septic systems footprint
The pros and cons of alternative toilets
How to build an outhouse
Getting rid of gray water
How to keep pipes from freezing in winter
How to winterize a seasonal water system for easy spring start-up
From getting water in to getting waste out, Country & Cottage
Water Systems helps ensure clean, safe water for country and
cottage dwellers, as well as hassle-free and environmentally
responsible waste disposal.
Max Burns is an award-winning writer who specializes in the
problems of rural and cottage living. He is the author of seven books
and has written extensively for Cottage Life magazine and Cycle
Canada. He lives outside North Bay, Ontario.
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HOME REFERENCE
the CoMPLete Root CeLLaR
BooK
Building Plans, Uses and 100 Recipes
Steve Maxwell and Jennifer MacKenzie
Natures way of storing fruits, vegetables and preserves.
Whether as a way to manage challenging economic times or retain a
gardens bounty, root cellars are making a big comeback.
This book takes a fresh look at the art, science and romance of building
and stocking a root cellar. There are detailed illustrated construction
guides for making four different kinds of root cellars that are functional
and attractive. These include never-before-seen models for apartment
and condo dwellers and home owners without a basement.
The Root Cellar Book provides technical information on using
photovoltaics (solar cells) and other energy technologies to enhance a
root cellars performance and ecological sustainability. It also includes
must-know information on how to choose, store and manage a supply
of fruits, vegetables, nuts and preserves.
The book features 100 recipes that call for stored produce, many of
which also make use of the root cellars specic environment, such
as sauerkraut and barrel-fermented dill pickles. These classic dishes,
many with new twists, include:
Classic leek and potato soup
Golden puffed potato puddings
Maple pecan crumble apple pie
Root cellars are the best natural way to store food, and this book is the
most complete and up-to-date reference available on this time-honored
tradition.
steve Maxwell is a cabinetmaker, builder and award-winning home
improvement author. Over the past two decades his articles have
frequently appeared across North America.
Jennifer MacKenzie is a professional home economist, author and
editor with 15 years experience in recipe development and testing.
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Classic carrot cake
Spiced pear butter
Three-onion relish
GARDENING
FRont yaRD gaRDens
Growing More Than Grass
Liz Primeau
Photography by Andrew Leyerle
Praise for the rst edition:
The book is handsome, informative and amusingly written, and
it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-
fashioned lawns. Publishers weekly
Liz Primeau was ahead of her time when she transformed her
manicured lawn in the suburbs into a mixed garden with a profusion of
owering plants, shrubs and cacti. Ever since, she has enjoyed an eye-
catching front garden that requires no chemicals and little watering.
Packed with practical tips and more than 250 beautiful photographs,
this new, revised edition of Front Yard Gardens:
Explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it
Proles 75 front yard gardens from across North America
Provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow a fabulous front
yard garden
This new edition of a classic guide covers planning and design,
removing the grass, enriching the soil and planting and maintaining the
garden. It is divided into several types of front yard gardens, including
cottage, minimalist, secret, neighborhood, downtown and natural.
Primeau discusses the key elements of each type and also provides a
comprehensive list of complementary plants for each.
In this expanded edition, Primeau chronicles how her own garden
and neighborhood have evolved, proles several new and delightfully
different gardens, and offers timely advice such as eco-friendly
solutions for controlling bugs and weeds.
Front Yard Gardens is an inspiring treasure-trove of ideas for home
gardeners.
Liz Primeau is renowned for her garden writing and regularly lectures
on garden design.
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Combinations
Tony Lord; photography by Andrew Lawson
978-1-55407-370-2
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Judith Adam
978-1-55407-258-3
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HOME REFERENCE
CaBins
A Guide to Building Your Own
Nature Retreat
David and Jeanie Stiles
Clear, practical book . . . full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers
realize their dreams. Log homes illustrated
The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of
its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the
information they need to build their own cabin, including:
A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning
process
Types of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and
beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each
Site preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and
stairs, insulation, roong, electricity, water systems and heating
Essential information on log cabins
Cabin designs and their advantages
Furnishings and accessories
Construction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings
and precise plans with measurements. Cut-away cross-sections and
exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail
needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most
enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.
David stiles is a designer/builder who, together with his wife, Jeanie
stiles, has written articles for publications such as Better Homes and
Gardens and the New York Times and authored 15 books, including
Sheds and The Treehouse Book (which won the ALA Notable Childrens
Book Award). The Stiles divide their time between New York City and
East Hampton, New York.
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What may be the ultimate how-to in workshop
building . . . inspiring . . . eminently useful.
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Sheds
978-1-55407-224-8
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Youll get the materials lists, estimated costs, and step-by-step,
illustrated instructions to build a truly attractive outbuilding for
gardening, storage and more. From House to Home
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the MaPLe syRuP BooK
Janet Eagleson and Rosemary Hasner
A fun and fact-filled work guaranteed to delight folks of all
ages. Library Journal
In this richly illustrated book, the authors explore every aspect of
maple syrup. They relate Native American legends surrounding its
discovery and explain its importance in the pioneer diet. They cover
the sugar maples exalted status in the maple tree family and reveal
why maple sap is still one of natures great mysteries.
Also included are:
Details about how sugar maples are tapped and how the sap is
collected
Insights from producers who reveal their affection for their shared
passion
A special maple syrup avor wheel that describes the many
colors, grades and avor variations available
A selection of recipes, including maple salmon, maple-marinated
chicken wings and maple sugar pecans
100 easy-to-gRow
natiVe PLants
For American Gardens
in Temperate Zones
Lorraine Johnson
Photographs by Andrew Leyerle
As we see exotic plants becoming invasive exotics, gardeners are
seeking native plants for their gardens. Plants that withstand regional
conditions and weather patterns deliver a hardier garden and require
less maintenance.
A pioneering book when rst published in 1999, this revised edition
is a classic reference that meets the requirements of a changing,
tougher landscape. Lorraine Johnson provides a fail-safe guide
to beautiful low-maintenance plants native to many regions of the
United States. The features include:
Handy proles of each native plant
Maintenance requirements
Creative suggestions for plant pairings
Propagation and cultivation tips
Index of plants by botanical name
Ethical guidelines for gardeners
Updated list of sources
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the PaRRot CoMPanion
Caring for Parrots, Macaws, Budgies,
Cockatiels and More
Rosemary Low
Quick access to comprehensive information and expert guidance
for parrot owners.
Parrots are loved for their intelligence, sociability, longevity and
humorous, almost-human characteristics. These same attractive
qualities demand serious consideration and commitment when
acquiring a parrot.
The Parrot Companion provides practical knowledge gained from
an experts decades of experience with these birds. The author
examines the 25 most common breeds, which include greys,
Amazons, caiques, conures, cockatiels and budgerigars. The data for
each one compare principal characteristics, such as voice shrillness,
mimicry and potential behavioral problems.
The author emphasizes responsible ownership, with a focus on
choosing the right bird and keeping it happy and healthy. Topics
include:
Socializing a parrot
Safety tips
Avoiding behavior problems
Finding an escaped bird
Step-by-step training
Trimming ight feathers versus clipping wings
The right equipment
Feather plucking, biting and screaming
Feeding, nutrition, health and grooming
Re-homing a parrot
This comprehensive reference is lled with color photos and will be
welcomed by new and long-time parrot owners.
Rosemary Low is the author of more than 20 books and a cofounder
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nationaL auDuBon soCiety
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PhotogRaPhy
A master photographers guide to capturing the natural landscape
written for hobbyists and pros. Step-by-step instructions, pictograms
and before-and-after comparisons provide a complete course in
capturing a landscapes natural beauty.
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nationaL auDuBon
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A comprehensive reference and inspiring guide to taking outstanding
photographs of the great outdoors. Packed with tips and strategies,
this guide is ideal for beginners, advanced amateurs and professionals.
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nationaL auDuBon soCiety
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aMeRiCas nationaL PaRKs
In this exciting book, Tim Fitzharris reveals his personal secrets of the
wheres and how-tos of photographing Americas treasured national
parks, and his stunning photographs illustrate the most important
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setting uP a tRoPiCaL
aquaRiuM weeK By weeK
Stuart Thraves
A practical guide to setting up and maintaining a new aquatic
ecosystem.
New sh-keepers are quite often impatient to set up their aquarium
and want to add their new, expensive sh as soon as possible. This
common misstep can have disastrous results that may discourage
beginners from ever trying again.
Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium Week by Week is an encyclopedic
reference that concentrates on establishing and maintaining a viable
tropical freshwater aquarium. The book uses detailed photographic
sequences to follow each stage of setting up an aquarium in real
time over 10 weeks. Setup starts with the installation of the substrate
and life-support systems and progresses to when the rst sh are
added two weeks later. The book then follows the development of the
aquariums environment during the next eight weeks, as the tank turns
from an articial into a living ecosystem.
The book also proles 50 common aquarium plants and 100 popular
warm freshwater aquarium sh. Throughout, the author explains the
natural processes as they occur, so that sh-keepers can ensure their
ongoing success.
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NATURE
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All the Information You Need to Make
Your Own Weather Forecast
Storm Dunlop
A concise guide to weather systems and weather forecasting.
As recent events have shown, weather can have very different
consequences depending on where you live. Guide to Weather
Forecasting covers every aspect of making a forecast and is a
handy resource to understanding the professionals daily weather
predictions.
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
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weather forecaster.
storm Dunlop is a well-known authority on meteorology and
astronomy and is the author of Practical Astronomy.
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REGIONAL INTEREST
Boston
Jordan Worek
Boston is lled with exciting and memorable places. Founded in 1630,
the city boasts historic sites, vibrant neighborhoods and picturesque
settings. Rich in photographs that capture the character of the city, this
book provides a splendid sampling of all that Boston offers, including:
Beacon Hill
Faneuil Hall
Harvard University
Fenway Park
Boston Common
The USS Constitution
Boston National Historic Park
The streets of Boston are alive with its history and its people. This
photo-packed book captures the best that the city offers from its
earliest days to the present.
Jordan worek is the author of the America the Beautiful title Chicago
and is the coauthor of An American History Album.
new JeRsey
Nora Campbell
New Jersey is rich in scenery and history. Its miles of beaches,
charming seaside towns, lush parks and diverse communities make it a
popular and vibrant tourist destination. Its wealth of attractions some
familiar and others more surprising include:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The boardwalk at Atlantic City
Beaches, lighthouses, barrier islands and bays
Cape Mays picturesque streets and homes
Washingtons headquarters in Morristown
Classic diners
New Jersey packs an astounding amount of history and beauty into
its geographic area. This new book showcases the Garden State at its
most scenic and interesting.
nora Campbell, a librarian and professional researcher and speaker, is
the author of North Carolina, from the America the Beautiful series.
Dan Liebman, series editor
Four new titles in the lavishly illustrated series.
The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the countrys most beautiful states and most
vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known destinations and hidden gems. Clear and
informative captions bring each scene to life. These handsomely designed books show the beauty of each destination and
will be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.
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New York CitY
Dan Liebman
New York City is renowned for its history, architecture, cultural
institutions and throbbing pace. This photographic tribute provides
a tour of some of its best-known sights along with unexpected
delights, including:
Such museums as the Met and the Guggenheim
Central Park
Iconic skyscrapers, such as the Empire State and Chrysler
buildings
Little Italy and Chinatown
The brand-new Yankee Stadium
Times Square and the Theater District
The excitement, pulse and unique personality of one of the worlds
greatest cities are breathtakingly captured in the pages of this photo-
rich book.
Dan Liebman, a native New Yorker, is an editor and writer for
many publications. He is the author of California in the America the
Beautiful series.
washiNgtoN, DC
Jordan Worek
Founded in 1790, Washington, DC, offers some of the countrys most
notable architecture and signicant sites. Along with its renowned
buildings, monuments, gardens and museums, the national capital
also features some unexpected treasures.
Photographs that capture the history and beauty of the city include:
National monuments and memorials
The Capitol, the White House and the U.S. Supreme Court
Georgetowns historic sites and picturesque streets
Arlington National Cemetery
Parks and gardens
The Smithsonian and other great museums and institutions
The Potomac
Embassy Row and Dupont Circle
The outstanding photographs and lively captions that ll this
new book show why Washington, DC, is one of Americas great
destinations.
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SCIENCE
The Book of NumBers
The Secret of Numbers and How They
Changed the World
Peter J. Bentley
New and Notable Books About Numbers, 2008
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A fascinating read . . . [that] should be part of every mathematics
and students and educators general knowledge.
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Unraveling the secrets of numbers, from the discovery of zero
to infinity.
In clear language, The Book of Numbers cuts through the mystery and
fear surrounding numbers to reveal their fascinating nature and roles
in architecture, quantum mechanics, computer technology, biology,
commerce, philosophy, art, music, religion and more. Indeed, numbers
are part of every discipline in the sciences and the arts.
With 350 illustrations, including diagrams, photographs and computer
imagery, the book chronicles the centuries-long search for the meaning
of numbers by famous and lesser-known mathematicians and explains
the puzzling aspects of the mathematical world. Topics include:
The earliest ideas of numbers and counting
Patterns, logic, calculating
Natural, perfect, amicable and prime numbers
Numerology, the power of numbers, superstition
The computer, the Enigma Code
Innity, the speed of light, relativity
Complex numbers
The Big Bang and Chaos theories
The Philosophers Stone
The Book of Numbers enthusiastically shows that numbers are neither
boring nor dull but rather involve intriguing connections, rivalries, secret
documents and even mysterious deaths.
Peter J. Bentley is a senior research fellow and professor at the
Department of Computer Science, University College London, and is
well known for his prolic research covering all aspects of evolutionary
computation and digital biology. He is the author of the popular science
book Digital Biology and a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4.
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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Trauma Junkie
Memoirs of an Emergency Flight Nurse
Janice Hudson
Trauma Junkie gives us a view over the flight nurses shoulder
from liftoff until the patient is delivered to the hospital and the
agonizing minutes in between. These fascinating true stories
are impossible to put down. James M. Betts, MD, Chief of
Department of Surgery and Director of Trauma Services, Childrens
Hospital, Oakland
An exciting portrayal of emergency nursing. Library Journal
Fast-paced nonfiction that reads like an adventure story.
School Library Journal
In Trauma Junkie, readers accompany veteran ight nurse Janice
Hudson as she races in response to emergency calls in the San
Francisco Bay Area. Her workplace is a cramped California Shock
Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) helicopter in which medical personnel try
to x the human carnage wrought by shootings, accidents and natural
disasters.
In this new and expanded edition, Hudson updates readers on how
she and her colleagues have fared since moving on to different
medical roles including her own battle with multiple sclerosis, which
ultimately forced her to give up the job she loved.
The new Trauma Junkie also contains several previously unpublished
stories, including a new addition to the lineup of stupid human tricks
Hudson witnessed and an all-new chapter describing a call involving
the most heartbreaking of patients: a child who didnt make it.
Hudson is a natural storyteller who conveys the excitement of her days
with CALSTAR heroic rescues, tragic deaths and the hilarious incidents
that made the tension bearable and the deep commitment of her
team to keep patients alive in the most perilous situations.
Janice Hudson was an emergency ight nurse from 1987 to 1997. She
lives in San Mateo, California, with her husband, Mark, who is also a
registered nurse.
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unFoRgettaBLe CanaDa
100 Destinations
George Fischer and Noel Hudson
From coast to coast to coast, here are Canadas most fascinating
destinations.
This beautifully photographed and engagingly written guide offers
100 of Canadas most remarkable destinations, spread across every
province and territory. Some represent dream excursions to the far
reaches of the land, while others are easily accessible from major
centers. Each destination offers unforgettable scenic vistas, exotic land
formations or unique glimpses into Canadas history and spirit.
Destinations include:
Agawa Canyon (Ontario)
Arctic toe dip (Northwest Territories)
Athabasca glacier (Alberta)
Big Muddy Badlands (Saskatchewan)
Broughton Island (Nunavut)
Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia)
Cape Enrage high tides (New Brunswick)
Cavendish dunes (Prince Edward Island)
Churchill polar bears (Manitoba)
Gros Morne National Park (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (Alberta)
LAnse aux Meadows Viking trail (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Magdalen Islands (Quebec)
Montmorency Falls (Quebec)
Peggys Cove (Nova Scotia)
Quebec Citys ice hotel (Quebec)
West Coast Trail (British Columbia)
Yellowknife diamond mines (Northwest Territories)
And over 80 more
For the adventurous or the less daring, here are new sights and
locations the very best that is Canada.
george Fischers photographs have been featured in over two dozen
books as well as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Mountain
Living and Explore. noel hudson is an editor and author who has
written for television, radio and numerous newspapers and magazines.
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REFERENCE
woRLD heRitage sites
A Complete Guide to 890 UNESCO
World Heritage Sites
Updated for 2010, this guide fully describes every official UNESCO
World Heritage site.
In 1959, UNESCO launched an international campaign to safeguard the
worlds most important sites, which led to the rst World Heritage List.
In clear text that highlights all the fascinating facts, this revised edition
of World Heritage Sites details all 890 properties, including the 13 new
sites added in 2009.
Covering 148 countries, the World Heritage List has proved to be a
valuable tool in the battle to preserve much of the worlds cultural
and natural heritage. Its strict criteria result in only the worlds most
spectacular and extraordinary sites making it onto the list, including:
The Statue of Liberty in New York
The Rideau Canal in eastern Ontario
The unique ecosystem of the Serengeti in Tanzania
The new sites added to this edition are:
Stoclet House in Belgium
The Ruins of Loropni in Burkina Faso
Cidade Velha, the historic center of Ribeira Grande, in Cape Verde
Mount Wutai in China
Shushtar, a historic hydraulic system in Iran
The Dolomites in Italy
The royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea
Sulamain-Too Sacred Mountain in Kyrgyzstan
The Wadden Sea in Germany and the Netherlands
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe in Peru
The Tower of Hercules in Spain
La Chaux-de-Fonds and le Locle, historic centers of watch-making
and town-planning in Switzerland
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in the United Kingdom
Featuring gorgeous photographs and updated maps, World Heritage
Sites is uniquely comprehensive.
The united nations educational, scientific and Cultural
organization (UNESCO) was founded in 1945 with the goal to build
peace through education, social and natural science, culture and
communication.
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Unforgettable Places
Steve Davey, Steve Watkins, Clare Jones
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Tui de Roy, editor and principal photographer
Foreword by Sarah Darwin
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HUMOR
By the same illustrator:
aLiCe in wonDeRLanD
Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
Carrolls hall-of-mirrors childrens tale and Steadmans Fear
and Loathing in Las Vegas style make for an eerily perfect fit.
Seattle Times
In his introduction to this beautiful new edition of his critically
acclaimed 1968 work, Ralph Steadman describes how a fresh
illustrative perspective led him to an unconventional, modern vision. His
drawings remain faithful to the books satirical tone while revealing his
own passion for irony.
The force of social satire and fantasy in the original text of Alice in
Wonderland is still as relevant as when Carrolls classic tale was
rst published in 1865. With Steadmans audacious and dynamic
illustrations, the story acquires new life.
The 47 pen-and-ink illustrations are the same as in Steadmans original
British edition. Reformatted and meticulously restored, they convey the
energy, imagination and power of his pen and have introduced the wit
and wisdom of Alice to a new generation of readers.
Lewis Carroll was the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
(18321898). Alice in Wonderland was rst published in 1865.
Ralph steadman has been a cartoonist since 1956 and is well known
as the illustrator of Hunter S. Thompsons Fear and Loathing in Las
Vegas. His work appears regularly in newspapers and magazines,
including Rolling Stone and Atlantic Monthly, and his many published
books include Tales of the Weirrd and Sigmund Freud.
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both illustrating not only Freuds classication of
jokes, but also the events of Freuds life.
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NATURE
aMBeR
The Natural Time Capsule
Andrew Ross
A comprehensive introduction to amber and all its uses.
Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also
explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin
of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and
habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the
current knowledge and ongoing research, such as:
How amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees
The fascinating process by which amber preserves natural
specimens
The secrets amber can reveal
Types of amber
Where amber can be found
The role of amber in science and art
Practical advice on how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes
Recent discoveries and developments
Exclusive and particularly valuable features of the book include:
Stunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens
from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London
Detailed illustrated identication keys to the most common insect
inclusions
The storied search for DNA in insect inclusions in amber
Amber brings the study of this fascinating substance and its secrets
within reach of any reader, and it will particularly fascinate rock hounds,
fossil and gem enthusiasts, hobbyists and jewelry designers.
andrew Ross is curator of fossil arthropods at the Natural History
Museum, London, England.
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Roger Pabian with Brian Jackson, Peter Tandy
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Superbly done . . . should be high on everyones must have list. Rock and Gem
A revelatory look at this group of dazzling stones. . . . I would recommend it to anyone who wishes
to gain a better understanding of agates. It will certainly help make collecting more enjoyable and
productive. Frances V. Belohlavy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
The 175 BesT Camp Games
A Handbook for Leaders
by Kathleen Fraser, Laura Fraser and Mary Fraser
Illustrations by Bernice Lum
A treasure trove of games and activities suitable for children
in early-elementary- through upper-middle-school grades . . . .
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions . . . augmented by Lums
humorous cartoon illustrations and completed with extra hints
and tips for leaders . . . a great resource. Kirkus Reviews
Games for kids 4 to 16, plus tips on keeping play fun and fair for all
participants.
A successful summer camp keeps campers busy and having fun. Here
are the very best camp-tested games for boys and girls aged 4 to 16,
with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations. The book
includes rainy-day indoor games and lots of outdoor games for small
and large groups. All of the games give every camper an active role in
the fun and require little or no special equipment.
The 175 Best Camp Games also includes advice that will help both
new and experienced leaders:
Choose the right game for the situation
Start and end games
Deal with rule breakers
Modify games for varied abilities
Assure safety and good supervision
This practical guide is easy to use. The games are divided into ve
chapters:
Break the Ice (Name Dropping, Life Raft)
Take It Easy (Speed Rabbit, Electricity)
Get Them Moving (Soh Koh No, Kitty Wants a Corner)
Run Them Ragged (Pairs Tag, Fox in the Henhouse)
Wet and Wild (Battleship, Sharks and Mermaids)
Though written with camp leaders in mind, the book will appeal also
to youth activity directors, counselors and counselors-in-training,
coaches, Boy Scout and Girl Guide leaders, teachers, parents and any
other adult looking for creative group activities for children.
Laura and mary Fraser are accredited teachers who have spent a
combined 16 years as camp leaders and activity program directors.
Kathleen Fraser is an editor, writer and the parent of grown camp
leaders. Bernice Lum is an award-winning artist and illustrator of 40
books, including 3 Little Firefighters, Mighty Maddie and Stuff to Hold
Your Stuff.
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SPORTS
woRLD CuP oF soCCeR
The Complete Guide
Edited by Chris Hunt
For soccer fans of all ages, this is the ultimate guide to the 2010
World Cup.
Bursting with all the action and passion of the worlds most popular
sport and up-to-date information this colorfully illustrated
guide to the World Cup was put together by the award-winning
team responsible for Match, one of the worlds best-selling soccer
magazines.
World Cup of Soccer is a superb guide to the 2010 World Cup,
plus the preliminary and qualifying tournaments. Fans can follow the
competitions on maps that show where and when matches will be
played and check out stadium guides. The expert authors also give the
inside scoop on the players to watch for this year.
Packed with 200 color and vintage photographs and dozens of charts,
timelines, sidebars and panels, the books other features include:
The origins and signicance of the World Cup
A tournament-by-tournament history of the competition
A nation-by-nation guide to the 76 World Cup nalist countries
Special four-page features on the most successful clubs
Biographies of the 40 greatest managers in World Cup history
Biographies of the 100 players who have had the greatest impact on
the World Cup
World Cup of Soccer is ideal for the fan eager to get the most out of
every match this coming summer.
Chris hunt was managing editor of the soccer weekly Match and is
now a freelance sports journalist. He lives in England.
THE 2010 WORLD CUP OF SOCCER WILL BE CONTESTED
IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS JUNE AND JULY
By the same editor:
The Complete Book of Soccer
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fan . . . captures the excitement and passion of
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SPORTS
FReestyLe soCCeR
stReet MoVes
Tricks, Stepovers, Passes
Sean DArcy
A pro freestylers guide to soccers hottest moves.
A brief survey of videos of soccer tricks on YouTube reveals the
enormous popularity of the beautiful sport and the jaw-dropping
talent of its star players. One video of a duel between master tricksters
Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo has clocked 28 million views.
Without a doubt, soccer fans are thrilled by the magical moves of the
sports star players.
Freestyle Soccer Street Moves is freestyler Sean DArcys guidebook
for the countless young soccer fans who want to emulate their heroes
and learn how to master their signature moves.
The book includes:
Tricks that range from simple nutmegs to trick passes and
complicated beat moves
Over 100 step-by-step color photographs of young players that show
body positioning clearly
Straightforward instructions that break down every step of every trick
Sidebars that give tips for and solutions to common problems
Remix variations that give players innovative ways to personalize
their repertoire
Freestyle Soccer Street Moves shows exactly how to do the tricks
that every keen fan wants to master.
sean Darcy performed soccer tricks at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
He has also published a DVD called Tricks of the Trade and runs the
footballtricks.com website. He is the author of Freestyle Soccer Tricks.
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Soccer Skills
Ted Buxton; foreword by Gordon Jago
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With instructions on proper technique, this book guides you on
making the most of your practice time. Childrens Digest
TRAVEL / SPORTS
outDooR MeDiCaL
eMeRgenCy hanDBooK
First Aid for Travelers, Backpackers,
Adventurers
Dr. Spike Briggs and Dr. Campbell Mackenzie
The essential guide to emergency medical procedures away
from home.
The Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook provides easy-to-follow
advice on how to prevent, treat and care for illnesses and injuries while
outdoors or traveling. Using accurate drawings and a step-by-step
format, the authors describe how to effectively assess a situation and
what actions to take. The book covers:
Planning and pre-departure tasks, expeditions with children,
examining a casualty, medical kit design
Resuscitation ABCs, loss of consciousness, heart attack, diabetic
emergencies, choking
High altitude sickness, hypothermia, dehydration, animals and
insects, drowning
Wounds and bleeding, neck and spinal injuries, abdominal injuries,
fractures, treating pain
Neurological and psychological disorders, infectious diseases,
overdoses, poisoning
Emergency chest decompression, injections
With its at-a-glance design, pack-ready format and waterproof cover,
the Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook is essential equipment
for anyone traveling, whether camping with the family or making a solo
assault on the Himalayas.
spike Briggs, BSc, FRCA, is a specialist in intensive care medicine,
an advisor on medical support for ocean yacht races and an instructor
of advanced life support. Campbell Mackenzie, RD, FRCP, was a
surgeon commander in the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve. He is
now an instructor and examiner for the Royal Yachting Association First
Aid Course.
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Score chart
The Happy Camper
Kevin Callan
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A great all-around guide by a top camping expert for campers of any skill level. Lots of color
photos and accessible tips (how to pick a camping spot, stake a tent, build a re, etc.) recommend
it as well as its sequel, Wilderness Pleasures. Library Journal
SPORTS
BMX RiDing sKiLLs
The Guide to Flatland Tricks
Shek Hon
A comprehensive guide to the king of street sports.
Intense racing, jaw-dropping stunts and freestyle tricks make BMX a
favorite among youth. BMX Riding Skills is about the tricks, guiding
readers through the maneuvers, techniques, clothing and equipment
that add up to competition-worthy skills and a pro street image.
Packed with hundreds of illustrations and action photos and written in
a laid-back style typical of its audience, the book features:
35 of the most popular BMX tricks
The origins and culture of BMX
Types of BMX riding
The rules of this rule-free sport
Competition and events
Types of BMX bikes, materials and components
Choosing the right wheels and tires
The best in protective equipment and clothing
How to avoid injury when falling
All of the tricks are described in step-by-step photographs and graded
by difculty, progressing from basic to intermediate to advanced. There
are also valuable tips and visualization techniques used by pro riders to
control nerves.
shek hon has been an avid BMX rider for 26 years, and he has
performed at and competed in BMX demonstrations. He has also
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He has been contributing to BMX publications and media for 14 years.
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Ben Powell
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Ryan Stutt
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SPORTS
Fishing FLies
A World Encyclopedia of Every Type of Fly
Malcolm Greenhalgh and Jason Smalley
A complete guide that describes every conceivable type of
freshwater and saltwater fly.
Fishing Flies examines the entire range of shing ies more than
1,300 in all, many by some of the worlds most famous y-tiers. These
ies have been selected not only for their worth as lures but for their
contribution to the progress of y-tying.
Specially taken color photographs show hundreds of y styles and
variations. Every y featured in this book can be tied using readily
obtained materials, and detailed instructions cover each step in the
y-tying sequence. Flies covered include:
Trout and grayling ies
Streamers and bucktails
Flies for salmon, sea trout and steelhead
Flies for freshwater predators
Saltwater ies
Useful tips, time-tested shing advice, recommendations for
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round out this fascinating and complete resource.
Malcolm greenhalgh is a y-sher, y-tier and conservationist, and
for more than two decades he has traveled the world on y-shing
adventures. He is the author of about 15 books on sh and y-shing.
Jason smalley is a professional photographer whose images appear in
a wide range of magazines and journals, including Readers Digest and
Fly-Fishing & Fly-Tying magazine.
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Giant Salmon
A Record of the Largest Atlantic Salmon
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978-1-55407-438-9
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Giant Salmon is a fascinating collection of personal accounts, angling statistics
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GAMES
By the same author:
the uLtiMate oFFiCe
oLyMPiCs
Hundreds of Ways to Pass the Time
at Work Without Working!
Eric Saunders
Praise for The Complete Time Waster, also by Eric Saunders:
Open it anywhere, grab a pencil and dig in. But the title is
misleading its never a waste of time to give your grey matter a
little stretch! american Profile our Picks 2009
This book lives up to its name in a good way. Deseret news
The Ultimate Office Olympics challenges readers and their coworkers
to buff up with brainteasers, puzzles, word games and an amazing
variety of activities designed to be enjoyed at work. From Wastepaper
Basketball and Desktop Golf to the Paperclip Archery Cup and
Stationery Word Searches, this book is full of hilarious suggestions on
how to stay entertained at the ofce.
In addition to the games and puzzles to play on the page, there
are rules for ofce competitions and sweepstakes, plus detailed
instructions on constructing sports equipment from ofce supplies. All
thats missing are the gold, silver and bronze medals for the winners.
Like Saunders The Complete Timewaster, The Ultimate Office
Olympics is an offbeat, often hilarious and always thought-provoking
book that takes the puzzle and games genre into new territory.
eric saunders is a puzzle designer and paper airplane enthusiast
with 20 years of experience creating books. He has worked on a wide
variety of puzzle and game content for books and magazines around
the world.
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PARENTING
sChooL yeaR ChRoniCLes
The Best of In-School and After-School
Dania Lebovics
Illustrations by Lam Quach
A fun and interactive way to record your childs school years.
When completed, School Year Chronicles becomes a childs own
personalized yearbook. The roomy notebook format provides the
perfect spot to collect all those mementos, keepsakes and memories
from nursery school to fth grade. The creative pages guide
and motivate the child and parent(s) to record details that would
otherwise be forgotten and lost forever.
The book is specially designed to be completed rst by the parents
and then later by the child, as his or her writing skills develop. Clear
plastic sleeves are included great for collecting those special
souvenirs.
School Year Chronicles is organized to keep or record:
Report cards, class pictures and school highlights
Diplomas and other records of achievement
Details of after-school activities
Mementos of birthday celebrations
Holiday photos
Memories of summer vacations
Medical history
And more
A signature sheet is provided to capture a childs handwriting
development, and a special page for recording the signs-of-the-time
captures current trends and fads.
School Year Chronicles is ideal for busy children and their parents.
Dania Lebovics is the mother of three young children and created
this second book to meet the demand from the thousands of families
who used her Baby Chronicles and wanted a book to record all the
steps their children were taking through the early school years.
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BOARD BOOKS
By the same author and illustrator:
MoRtiMeR
Robert Munsch
Art by Michael Martchenko
An Oprahs Kids Reading List selection now available
as a board book.
With over half a million copies in print, Mortimer is one of Robert
Munschs most popular and beloved books. The story of a little boy
who refuses to go to sleep has always resonated with young children
and the adults who read to them.
Now available as a board book, this modern classic is perfect for even
the youngest child. The revised text and child-friendly format make it
appropriate for preschoolers, but it retains all the humor of the original
story giggles are guaranteed!
Robert Munsch is one of North Americas best-selling childrens
authors. Together his books have sold more than 30 million copies and
have been translated into over a dozen languages.
Michael Martchenko has illustrated more than 40 books for children
and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won
awards for design and illustration.
NOW AVAILABLE AS A BOARD BOOK
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The Paper Bag Princess
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Some of the best childrens books ever written
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PICTURE BOOKS
By the same author:
ChiCKen, Pig, Cow
anD the PuRPLe PRoBLeM
Written and illustrated by Ruth Ohi
Who ever heard of a purple cow?
How come Cows spots are purple when every other cows are gray or
brown? Fed up with being different, Cow sets out on a quest to change
her spots.
Thanks to a gravelly walkway, she soon nds lots of gray to cover the
purple, and a squirrel in a tree provides plenty of brown by showering
Cow with seeds. But when she arrives back home all big and bunchy
and lumpy, Chicken and Pig hardly recognize her. When they nally
realize it is Cow, they reassure her that she is their friend purple
spots and all.
The adorable Chicken, Pig, Cow and Dog are back, and they continue
to capture the hearts of young readers. The winning combination of
simple text, expressive illustrations and lots of humor makes this a
perfect choice for toddlers and beginning readers.
Ruth ohi is not only a talented writer and illustrator, she is also a
tireless presenter at school and libraries, where she shares with
children the secrets of her trade. Ohi lives with her family in Toronto,
Ontario. Check out her website at www.ruthohi.com.
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RUTH OHI PICTURE BOOK SERIES
JUVENILE NON-FICTION
FiRe tRuCKs anD ResCue
VehiCLes
Jean Coppendale
The thrill of the unknown just adds to the excitement of seeing (and
hearing) a rescue vehicle. This book shows a variety of rescue vehicles
along with the personnel who work on them, including:
Ladder trucks at a burning building
Helicopters dropping water on a forest re and airlifting a stranded
dog from a mountain pass
Airport rescue trucks with special lights and room for passengers
New York Citys harbor re boats
Helicopters and lifeboats rescuing sailors
Ambulances and air ambulances helping injured drivers
Police on their way to an emergency by car and helicopter
A police motorcade escorting a VIP
tRaCtoRs anD FaRM
VehiCLes
Jean Coppendale
Traveling down the highway, kids often see spiderlike harvesters
and dust-raising tractors working in a eld and wonder what these
extraordinary vehicles are doing. This book shows all kinds of wheeled
farm equipment at work, including:
Tractors and their enormous wheels
Plows
Seed drills
Field weeders and crop sprayers
Vegetable harvesters
Combine harvesters
Straw balers
The sport and fun of a tractor race!
Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles 978-1-55407-621-5
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Mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them.
In these four exciting new titles, vivid color photographs of machines
at work jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their
parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms, and suggested
activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the
books perfect for kids to read alone or share with a friend.
With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids,
these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value.
INTRODUCING THE MIGHTY MACHINES SERIES
tRuCKs
Jean Coppendale
Young readers will recognize this fun selection of trucks from their
everyday life and around their town. Vehicles featured include:
Pickup trucks and 18-wheelers
Car-carrying transporters and atbed trucks
Road trains and logging trucks
Dumpers and tippers
Concrete mixers and crane trucks
Street cleaners, garbage trucks and snow plows
Giant-wheeled monster trucks
CaRs
Ian Graham
Cars are everywhere and we use them everyday. With their bright
colors, variety of shapes and revving sounds, they are a perennial
favorite of children. Cars featured in this book include:
Everyday cars, including hybrids and mini cars
Sports cars, including convertibles
Custom-built super cars
Race cars
Off-road vehicles
Luxury cars, with a description of the presidents car
Jean Coppendale has been involved in childrens book publishing
for many years, producing, editing and writing both ction and non-
ction, including The Great Big Book of Mighty Machines.
ian graham is the author of many childrens books.
Trucks 978-1-55407-619-2
Cars 978-1-55407-627-7
The Great Big Book of Mighty Machines
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PICTURE BOOKS
By the same author:
how Do you ReaD
to a RaBBit?
Andrea Wayne von Knigslw
Have you ever tried reading to an alligator?
Probably not. After all, he would most likely eat your book. How about
a bat? Maybe thats not such a good idea either youd have to read
upside down and in the dark!
Youngsters will laugh out loud at the antics of the 13 animals and
the child who tries to read to them in this delightful picture book.
From bats to boas and camels to kangaroos, the animals demonstrate
the many challenges of reading to them: a boa might want to hug you
a little too tight, and youd have to jump pretty fast to keep up with a
kangaroo. All ends well, however, as we see the child reading to his
parents. Now thats something easy to do!
The comical characters and repetitive text make this an ideal book for
preschoolers, who will be only too happy to come up with a host of
other animals and the reasons why it would be difcult to read to them.
andrea wayne von Knigslw is the popular author and illustrator of
several books for young children, including the recently revised, best-
selling Toilet Tales. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
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Toilet Tales
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. . . sure to bring giggles and smiles to the faces of
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A text that will not go out of vogue as long as humans
toilet train their young. Toronto Star
ROBERT MUNSCH
MunsCh at PLay
Eight Stage Adaptations for Young
Performers
Plays by Irene N. Watts
Original stories by Robert Munsch
Whats even better than reading a Robert Munsch story out loud?
Acting in one!
In this new collection of plays based on the stories of Robert Munsch,
experienced playwright Irene N. Watts has adapted eight of his best-
loved tales for the stage, classroom or backyard! Complemented by
funny, energetic illustrations, including those of long-time Munsch
collaborator Michael Martchenko, each story is presented in an
accessible theatrical format, making it easy for children to act out their
own versions of the adventures of Angela, Elizabeth, Mortimer and
more.
These lively, interactive adaptations include suggestions to encourage
audience participation, as well as casting ideas that can involve a
whole class. Innovative, uncomplicated (and inexpensive!) ideas for
props and costumes are also here. The stories included are:
50 Below Zero
Angelas Airplane
Millicent and The Wind
Mortimer
Mud Puddle
Murmel, Murmel, Murmel
The Paper Bag Princess
Stephanies Ponytail
irene n. watts is an award-winning playwright and childrens novelist
and educator. Watts is a life member of the Playwrights Guild and lives
in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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6 9
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The Munschworks
Grand Treasury
Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak
Illustrated by Michael Martchenko, Hlne
Desputeaux and Vladyana Langer Krykorka
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. . . a wonderful addition to a public, school or personal library.
Resource Links
These wonderful adaptations
by Irene Watts have been used in
theaters and classrooms for many
years and are finally available in
book form. I am very happy with
this volume and I congratulate
Irene on her work.
Robert Munsch
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF
FOXES
The facts and fun of life as a fox.
With their catlike faces, big ears and uffy tails, foxes appeal to
youngsters, but children may not know that a fox can smell prey
deep in the snow and that some can climb trees. Young readers will
learn about the various fox species, such as red foxes, arctic foxes,
gray foxes and swift foxes, and they will read about what it would be
like to be a fox pup. Photographs of adult and young foxes in their
natural habitats and sidebars with storylike content round out this rich
portrayal of foxes in the wild.
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Tracy C. Read
Firey Books is pleased to present an exciting new nature series produced
especially for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild animals
they nd especially appealing. The books are packed with facts and offer
outstanding value.
Clear text in large type and vivid photographs with explanatory captions describe
the animals physical attributes, and storylike narratives about their daily life
where they live, what they eat, how they hunt, how they communicate, how they
raise their young present a complete picture of each animal.
INTRODUCING THE EXPLORING THE WORLD OF . . . SERIES
eXPLoRing the woRLD oF
RaCCoons
A glimpse inside the daily life of natures masked bandits.
Children nd the bandit-masked face and button nose of a raccoon
irresistibly cute, and catching a glimpse of one in a neighborhood
tree never fails to excite. Raccoons describes the natural history
of these cousins of the panda bear and explains how that heritage
helps them thrive in cities as well as in elds and woodlands. Color
photographs of adults and kits in urban and natural settings give
readers the chance to look more closely at these elusive creatures,
and children will enjoy the amusing descriptions of the raccoons
antics and mischief. But Raccoons also shows youngsters why they
shouldnt feed these brazen visitors and that, even though they share
our cities and towns, raccoons will always be wild animals.
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Birds A to Z
Chris G. Earley
Photographs by Robert McCaw
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Panda Rescue
Dan Bortolotti
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Succinct introductions to the science and
practice of wildlife conservation . . . written
in accessible, lively language and nicely
illustrated with exciting color photos.
Booklist / RBB
tracy C. Read is an editor and writer who
has a special interest in nature and the
environment. She lives in Kingston, Ontario.
By the same author:
My aRCtiC 1, 2, 3
Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak
Illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of a treasured book.
From one polar bear walking along the edge of a huge ice oe to
millions of berries ready for picking, My Arctic 1, 2, 3 takes young
readers on a counting tour in the Far North. With the rich Arctic
environment as a background, this classic not only provides small
children with opportunities to practice their counting skills, it introduces
them to the extraordinary animals that make the Far North their home.
Stunning artwork, the authors memories of life in the Arctic and
information about many of the featured animals make My Arctic 1, 2, 3
the perfect book for families to share and cherish. You can count on it!
Michael arvaarluk Kusugak is the author of several books for
children, including the collaboration with Robert Munsch A Promise is
a Promise and the award-winning Northern Lights. He lives in Rankin
Inlet in northern Canada, where he writes full time. Vladyana Krykorka
is a celebrated illustrator of more than 30 books for children. Born and
raised in Prague, she now lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Praise for My Arctic 1, 2, 3:
Parent Councils Outstanding from a Learning Perspective Honor
Ruth Schwartz Award nalist
Chickadee magazine Choice selection
Emerging readers will appreciate the easy-to-read, large print . . . A
unique addition for libraries, particularly those building multicultural or
Arctic-region collections.
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A Promise Is a Promise
Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak
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978-1-55037-008-9
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978-1-55037-009-6
Northern Lights
The Soccer Trails
Art by Vladyana Krykorka
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BACK IN PRINT
By the same author:
aniMaL snooPs
The Wondrous World of Wildlife Spies
Peter Christie
Meet the furry and fishy detectives of the wild.
You might not imagine that animals can be highly sophisticated spies
and snoops, yet nature is lled with them. Scientists are discovering
that creatures from bugs to baboons are experts at watching,
listening and prying into the lives of other animals. This fascinating
book investigates how animals use secret-agent skills to nd a mate,
locate food and outsmart predators.
Young readers can discover how clever male baboons intercept mating
calls to sneak a secret rendezvous with a female and how whales use
other whales echolocation to zero in on a tasty snack. Theyll also
learn why knife fish use electricity to cloak themselves from predators
and how sneaky gray squirrels build fake stashes of food to double-
cross eavesdropping birds. Whether its a rattlesnake ambush or a
canary cage match, the stakes in wild spy games are always high.
With colorful illustrations and photos throughout, this book is an
entertaining peek into the diverse undercover world of animal spies.
Peter Christie is an award-winning science writer and editor whose
work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines. His previous
books include The Curse of Akkad.
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Naturally Wild Musicians
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Well-Schooled Fish and Feathered Bandits
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eXPLoRing the night sKy
The Equinox Astronomy Guide for
Beginners
Terence Dickinson
Illustrated by John Bianchi
A great star-spotting reference.
home education Magazine
Exploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice stargazers anxious to
expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers.
Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy that is
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eXPLoRing the sKy By Day
The Equinox Guide to Weather and the
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Terence Dickinson
Illustrated by John Bianchi
Winner of the Childrens Roundtable Literature Information Book
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into such phenomena as lightning, the 10 types of clouds, storms,
solar halos, sun dogs and sunsets. Brought to life with dozens of
photographs and the color illustrations of John Bianchi, the book
provides an excellent introduction to weather and the atmosphere.
terence Dickinson is a prolic science writer specializing in
astronomy. More than one million copies of his books are in print. He
is the recipient of many national and international science awards,
including the New York Academy of Sciences Book of the Year Award
and the Royal Canadian Institutes Sandford Fleming Medal. He lives
near Kingston, Ontario.
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Kings anD CaRPenteRs
One Hundred Bible Land Jobs You
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Laurie Coulter
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Ever thought of becoming a water hauler?
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Life was tough in Old Testament times. People had to cross deserts on
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Had you lived then, you might not have wanted to be a water hauler.
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jewelry maker (people thought they were magicians!).
A fact-lled introduction, detailed timeline and thorough index make
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and snappy text provide an entertaining read. Kids will look at history in
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Laurie Coulter is the award-winning author of six childrens books,
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50 BuRning questions
A Sizzling History of Fire
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
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A red-hot feast of fiery facts the first book in Annicks new 50
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If we took the time to examine ames in our world res that have
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From Whos for dinner? (before mastering re, humans were more
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(Romans over 2,000 years ago), the amazing questions and answers in
this book reveal res crucial role in our world.
With a humorous touch (Who was the rst hairy potter?), Tanya Lloyd
Kyi presents fascinating facts alongside innovative activities for kids,
like sending breath through a glass jar and playing spy games with
a ashlight. Sidebars turn up the heat on the subject, while comical
illustrations make for a fun and ery visual presentation.
tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of numerous popular non-ction books
for young readers, including Rescues! She lives in Vancouver, British
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Ross Kinnaird is an illustrator who has worked in London, England,
Sydney, Australia, and Hong Kong. He currently lives in Auckland,
New Zealand.
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Norbert Rosing
An essential introduction to the Norths most spectacular species.
Polar Bears brings together acclaimed photographer Norbert Rosings
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year in the life of the polar bear, the Earths largest land predator. The
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Young readers will learn about tiny newborn cubs, weighing barely
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the bitter Arctic. The book also shows the other animals that share the
Far Norths breathtaking scenery.
Each year more than 10,000 people travel to remote Churchill,
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norbert Rosing is a frequent visitor to the coastal region of Hudson
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DeaR DiaRy, iM PRegnant
Ten Real Life Stories
Interviews by Anrene Englander
All teens need to read this book. Katherine A. Kelly, RN, BSN,
CEN, Nursing Director for Emergency Services, Rideout Memorial
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. . . provides a much-needed voice that of personal experience
to the literature on the subject. school Library Journal
Chosen by the New York Public Librarys Books for the Teen Age list
and hailed by the Globe and Mail for its . . . frank, revealing and brave
conversations, this is a must-read book for young women looking for
reassurance that they are not alone.
In poignant and insightful interviews, Anrene Englander presents the
voices of 10 pregnant teens as they discuss their experiences and
choices around motherhood, adoption and abortion. First published to
critical acclaim in 1997, this new edition updates the original interviews
and includes a new introduction and a new resources section.
Presenting different points of view, Dear Diary, Im Pregnant is a
nonjudgmental source of information for all teens that provides support
and guidance for those who nd themselves in this difcult situation.
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i.D.
Stuff That Happens to Define Us
Edited by Kate Scowen
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Some things can change you forever.
This is a book about identity. Everyone remembers the life events that
shaped their identity. That rst love. The rst all-out ght with a parent
or sibling. The feeling of being let down by someone you love. Losing
something or someone that matters to you. Struggling to t in. I.D.
collects 12 rst-person accounts about lifes pivotal moments and
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Illuminated by Peter Mitchells bold, gritty illustrations, these true stories
tackle the universal experiences from childhood and adolescence
that stay with us forever. Each anecdote and accompanying reection
reveals how individual identity can be shaped by common themes.
By turns thoughtful, painful, funny and erce, I.D. powerfully
demonstrates that what denes us in youth doesnt have to conne
us forever.
Kate scowen has worked with teens and families for over 20 years
as a youth counselor, the manager of an inner-city youth center and a
consultant. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and three
daughters.
Peter Mitchell is an award-winning illustrator whose work can be
found in the LA Times, the Boston Globe and the Globe and Mail.
He lives with his young family in Toronto.
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Annick Press is pleased to announce the launch of single Voice,
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narrators at crucial moments in their lives, each story explodes with
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Most importantly, these short yet nely honed literary works will
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Under the guiding hand of series editor and award-winning author
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In your head. In your heart.
Le Vif / Lexpress
Melanie Little, Editor
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DesCent into PaRaDise
Vincent Karle
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a PLaCe to LiVe
Jean-Philippe Blondel
Friendships confront the force of authority in these raw, powerful
stories.
When the new kid from Afghanistan is put in Martins class, Martin
ridicules his clothes and nicknames him Taliban. But the two realize
they have more in common than they thought and unexpectedly
become friends until a brutal drug bust at school tears them
apart . . . maybe forever. Descent into Paradise confronts the
hypocrisies of Western society and questions whether we arent
all just strangers in a foreign land.
When a teenage boy starts making movies of his classmates
kissing, some people think its odd. But in A Place to Live, the
aspiring lmmakers project turns into a compelling protest against
authoritarianism that could get him kicked out of school, and it also
risks exposing his surprising feelings for his best friend.
These two provocative tales reveal the consequences of standing up
for yourself and for your friends.
Vincent Karle is an author, poet and journalist who lives in the French
Alps. His rst novel was published in 2006. Jean-Philippe Blondel is
the author of numerous novels for adults and young adults. He lives in
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Just JuLie
Nadia Xerri-L.
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Carine Tardieu
Two heart-wrenching tales of sibling secrets, loyalty and loss.
Julies idolized older brother is about to be tried for murder, but she
cant bring herself to go to court; she knows more about the crime
than she wants to reveal. As she probes her brothers silence and
the mystery of the missing murder weapon she must make difcult
choices. Just Julie is the story of one girls struggle to make the most
fateful decision of her life, and the surprising result.
In I Am Not Emmanuelle, stealing a pack of gum launches 13-year-old
Adele into a caustic, funny and poignant monologue about what she
sees as her aws: her bushy eyebrows, her lack of generosity and the
scars on her earlobes that she picks until they bleed. But what bothers
her most is that shell never measure up to her perfect sister, who died
and Adele cant shake the feeling that her parents wish she had died
instead.
This powerful pair of stories explores the teen psyche with uninching
honesty.
nadia Xerri-L. is an author, playwright and theater director.
Carine tardieu is an author, screenwriter and lm director.
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nothing But youR sKin
Cathy Ytak
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Gilles Abier
Two fearless explorations of the depths of teenage passion.
Louella hates her name, is obsessed with colors and yells herself
hoarse when she gets upset. People call her slow, but Lou knows one
thing for sure: she wants to be with her boyfriend no matter what
her parents or doctors think. Poignantly and sensitively told, Nothing
but Your Skin chronicles the aftermath of a mentally challenged girls
decision to have sex.
In The Pool Was Empty, 16-year-old Celias boyfriend, Alex, dies after
falling into an empty swimming pool and his mother accuses Celia
of his murder. As Celia tries to clear her name and move on from her
devastating loss, she reveals that the shocking events of that fateful
day may not be what they seem.
The intensity of rst love is laid bare in these strikingly emotional
stories.
Cathy ytak has written books for children, adults and young adults.
She divides her time between Paris and a small village in eastern
France.
gilles abier is an author, actor and theater director who has lived in
London, Manchester and Paris. He has written novels for both adults
and young adults.
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