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Popularity: 7% [?]

Adult Titles

1. The Expanded Reilly Method  Mike McCardell  9781550175004  Harbour Publishing
In his 2008 book, Getting to the Bubble, McCardell described meeting the inspirational figure behind the Method, an autistic nine-year-old named Reilly, who had a sensationally runny nose and was perfectly convinced he could catch a fish in a polluted urban pond with a stick and a piece of string. Over the following year McCardell tried to face down deadline terrors and impatient bosses by imitating Reilly’s unshakeable faith—and found it worked. Sort of. Most of the time. If you held your brain the right way.

2. Whitewater Cooks at Home  Shelley Adams  978-0-9811424-0-1  Alicon Holdings Ltd.
FINALLY – a stunning new collection of tasty treats! These recipes, like snowflakes – each one unique, each one dancing out of the heavens to melt on our tongues- have been gathered with love from friends, family, local celebrities and the ‘box in the back’ of the Fresh Tracks Cafe to ensure that for years to come, Whitewater Cooks at Home.

3. Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life  Brian Brett  9781553654742  Greystone Books
An irreverent and illuminating journey through a day in the life of the affectionately named Trauma Farm, with numerous side trips into the natural history of farming. Brett tells a story that’s poetic, passionate, practical, and frequently hilarious, providing an unforgettable portrait of one farm and our separation from the natural world, as well as a common-sense analysis of rural life.

4. A Life in the News  Tony Parsons  9781550174618  Harbour Publishing
To say that Tony Parsons is a household name and that his is one of the most recognizable faces in BC are almost understatements. Having served over 35 years as anchor of the News Hour, the province’s most popular television news program, Parsons is a virtual member of millions of BC families. Many British Columbians really don’t believe a thing until they have heard Tony say it. Modest, informative and amusing, just like Tony himself, A Life in the News offers revealing insights into the life of one of BC’s most visible media personalities as well as fascinating views of behind-the-scenes life at BC’s most watched news show.

5. Had a Glass 2010: Top 100 Wines for 2010 under $20, $25, and $30  James Nevison & Kenji Hodgson  9781552859995  Whitecap Books
Kenji Hodgson and James Nevison are back with the fifth anniversary edition of everybody’s favorite wine guide. For Had a Glass 2010, the Wine Guys combed the shelves to bring you their list of the absolute best bottles for 2010 not just under $20, but also wine you can find in the under-$25 and -$30 range. James and Kenji still bring you their unpretentious and irreverent reviews, as Had a Glass 2010 celebrates five years of wine appreciation, presented in the offbeat style you have come to know and love.

6. The Best of Chef at Home: Essential Recipes for Today’s Kitchen  Chef Michael Smith  9781552859841  Whitecap Books
The Best of Chef at Home is a collection of the recipes that Michael is most passionate about—the everyday comfort food his own family craves. Both simple and easy to adapt, the recipes reflect Michael’s belief that making great food is about relaxing, enjoying the process, and losing yourself in the moment. Once you know the basics, you can create flavorful food for your family and friends with a personal touch.

7. Mountain Timber: The Comox Logging Company in the Vancouver Island Mountains  Richard Somerset Mackie  9781550391718 Sono Nis Press
On one level the story of loggers and their machines – cold deckers, skidders, geared locies and many more- Mountain Timber is also a dense and engrossing social history of central Island in the mid-20th century. The book’s nine chapters alternate revealingly between logging and social history: between working landscapes and the communities they supported. A stunning visual feast, this richly illustrated history contains 340 photographs of the men, women, families and communities supported by logging.

8. One More Time: The Dal Richards Story  Dal Richards & Jim Taylor  9781550174922  Harbour Publishing
Dal Richards and author Jim Taylor recount the life story of the legendary bandleader in One More Time: The Dal Richards Story. These are Dal’s memories of the stars and the wannabes, the hustlers and bootleggers and hat-check chicks, all of whom paraded through his life in the days when Vancouver’s nightclub scene rivaled San Francisco’s and Hollywood’s big-name performers made it a regular tour stop.

9. Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies  Richard Cannings  9781894974592  Heritage House
Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies is for beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behaviour, habitat and seasonal occurrence of local birds. Packed with useful information, this handy, portable guide tells you how to identify local birds, find out where they live and what they eat, how to attract birds to your yard and how to select a pair of binoculars.

10. Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes  Bal Arneson  9781552859483  Whitecap Books
This exciting new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine-it can be simple, quick and delicious. With most of the healthy recipes in Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes ready in less than 25 minutes, Bal Arneson proves that Indian cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Her recipes use everyday spices and common techniques to create simply mouthwatering dishes that the novice cook and experienced home chef alike can whip up at home.

Children’s Titles

1. Miga, Quatchi and/et Sumi: The Story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots  Michael Murphy & Vicki Wong  9781552859582  Whitecap Books
This is a very colourful and heartwarming story profiling the three chosen mascots and their sidekick for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The mascots were inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations. Miga, a sea bear, Quatchi, a sasquatch, Sumi, a guardian spirit, and Mukmuk, a marmot are all described in terms of habitat, diet, activities and how they were chosen for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The entire story is written in both English and French with full-page illustrations. Additional information regarding the Olympics and Paralympics is provided with pictures of all events. This book is co-published with VANOC.

2. A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles  Eileen Van der Flier-Keller  9781550173956 Harbour Publishing
Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you. The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles, a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals.

3. Salmon Forest  Sarah Ellis, Dr. David Suzuki  9781553651635  Greystone Books/David Suzuki Foundation
NEW IN PAPER, David Suzuki and Sarah Ellis’s charming and informative text, accompanied by Sheena Lott’s exquisite watercolors, magically evoke the spirit and mystery of the West Coast rain forest. Together, text and illustrations illuminate the interconnectedness of the forest and the sea and of all life.

4. Jessie’s Island  Sheryl McFarlane, illustrator Sheena Lott  9780920501764  Orca Book Publishers
Told with lyric simplicity, this story is more than a celebration of West Coast life; it is also a reminder of the joy of childhood and the thrill of discovery. In a time when our children’s entertainment has become increasingly formal and high-tech, Jessie’s Island reminds us of the joy of unstructured play and the pleasures to be found in the natural world around us.

5. A Moose in a Maple Tree: The All-Canadian 12 Days of Christmas  Troy Townsin  9780973774863  Polyglot Publishing
A Moose in a Maple Tree captures the imagination of readers with its quirky twist on the original Christmas classic while providing visually exciting stimuli that surprise and delight readers. The book can be sung or read aloud and is designed as a learning tool that will instigate discussion about all things Canadian. With Canadian icons, animals and activities this fun story is all set to become a year-round favourite.

* This list is compiled using data provided by TBM BookManager Ltd.

Popularity: 3% [?]

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Adult Titles

1. The Expanded Reilly Method  Mike McCardell  9781550175004  Harbour Publishing
In his 2008 book, Getting to the Bubble, McCardell described meeting the inspirational figure behind the Method, an autistic nine-year-old named Reilly, who had a sensationally runny nose and was perfectly convinced he could catch a fish in a polluted urban pond with a stick and a piece of string. Over the following year McCardell tried to face down deadline terrors and impatient bosses by imitating Reilly’s unshakeable faith—and found it worked. Sort of. Most of the time. If you held your brain the right way.

2. Whitewater Cooks at Home  Shelley Adams  978-0-9811424-0-1  Alicon Holdings Ltd.
FINALLY – a stunning new collection of tasty treats! These recipes, like snowflakes – each one unique, each one dancing out of the heavens to melt on our tongues- have been gathered with love from friends, family, local celebrities and the ‘box in the back’ of the Fresh Tracks Cafe to ensure that for years to come, Whitewater Cooks at Home.

3. Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life  Brian Brett  9781553654742  Greystone Books
An irreverent and illuminating journey through a day in the life of the affectionately named Trauma Farm, with numerous side trips into the natural history of farming. Brett tells a story that’s poetic, passionate, practical, and frequently hilarious, providing an unforgettable portrait of one farm and our separation from the natural world, as well as a common-sense analysis of rural life.

4. The Best of Chef at Home: Essential Recipes for Today’s Kitchen  Chef Michael Smith  9781552859841  Whitecap Books
The Best of Chef at Home is a collection of the recipes that Michael is most passionate about—the everyday comfort food his own family craves. Both simple and easy to adapt, the recipes reflect Michael’s belief that making great food is about relaxing, enjoying the process, and losing yourself in the moment. Once you know the basics, you can create flavorful food for your family and friends with a personal touch.

5. Mountain Timber: The Comox Logging Company in the Vancouver Island Mountains  Richard Somerset Mackie  9781550391718 Sono Nis Press
On one level the story of loggers and their machines – cold deckers, skidders, geared locies and many more- Mountain Timber is also a dense and engrossing social history of central Island in the mid-20th century. The book’s nine chapters alternate revealingly between logging and social history: between working landscapes and the communities they supported. A stunning visual feast, this richly illustrated history contains 340 photographs of the men, women, families and communities supported by logging.

6. One More Time: The Dal Richards Story  Dal Richards & Jim Taylor  9781550174922  Harbour Publishing
Dal Richards and author Jim Taylor recount the life story of the legendary bandleader in One More Time: The Dal Richards Story. These are Dal’s memories of the stars and the wannabes, the hustlers and bootleggers and hat-check chicks, all of whom paraded through his life in the days when Vancouver’s nightclub scene rivaled San Francisco’s and Hollywood’s big-name performers made it a regular tour stop.

7. Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes  Bal Arneson  9781552859483  Whitecap Books
This exciting new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine-it can be simple, quick and delicious. With most of the healthy recipes in Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes ready in less than 25 minutes, Bal Arneson proves that Indian cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Her recipes use everyday spices and common techniques to create simply mouthwatering dishes that the novice cook and experienced home chef alike can whip up at home.

8. Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming  James Hoggan  9781553654858  Greystone Books
Climate Cover-Up names names, identifying bogus experts who are actually paid lobbyists and flaks. The authors reveal the pr techniques used to misinform, to mangle the language, and to intimidate the media into maintaining a phony climate change debate. Exposing the seedy origins of that debate, this book will leave you fuming at the extent, the effect, and the ethical affront of the climate cover-up.

9. A Thousand Dreams: Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and the Fight for Its Future  Neil Boyd, Larry Campbell, Lori Culbert  9781553652984  Greystone Books
In this mix of history, journalism, political analysis, and first-person accounts, former chief coroner and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell, renowned criminologist Neil Boyd, and investigative journalist Lori Culbert, offer a portrait of one of North America’s poorest, most drug-challenged neighbourhoods: Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. A complex look at a community at risk, by three people who have seen it on the ground.

10. Six String Nation: 64 Pieces. 6 Strings. 1 Canada. 1 Guitar.  Jowi Taylor  9781553653936  Douglas & McIntyre
The Six String Nation guitar, Voyageur, is made from sixty-seven pieces of Canadian history: Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is a tone bar, the Grey Nuns convent in Winnipeg—once a classroom to Louis Riel—makes up the back and sides, Paul Henderson’s hockey stick from the 1972 Canada-Russia Summit Series is a detail on the pickguard, the sacred Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii forms the top face and gold from Maurice Richard’s 1955–56 Stanley Cup ring adorns the ninth fret. Thanks to a crazed determination to share this guitar and his impassioned vision of Canada with as many Canadians as possible, Jowi Taylor has taken the guitar to festivals, conferences, schools and community events, from sea to sea to sea.

Children’s Titles

1. Miga, Quatchi and/et Sumi: The Story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots  Michael Murphy & Vicki Wong  9781552859582  Whitecap Books
This is a very colourful and heartwarming story profiling the three chosen mascots and their sidekick for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The mascots were inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations. Miga, a sea bear, Quatchi, a sasquatch, Sumi, a guardian spirit, and Mukmuk, a marmot are all described in terms of habitat, diet, activities and how they were chosen for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The entire story is written in both English and French with full-page illustrations. Additional information regarding the Olympics and Paralympics is provided with pictures of all events. This book is co-published with VANOC.

2. A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles  Eileen Van der Flier-Keller  9781550173956 Harbour Publishing
Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you. The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles, a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals.

3. Salmon Forest  Sarah Ellis, Dr. David Suzuki  9781553651635  Greystone Books/David Suzuki Foundation
NEW IN PAPER, David Suzuki and Sarah Ellis’s charming and informative text, accompanied by Sheena Lott’s exquisite watercolors, magically evoke the spirit and mystery of the West Coast rain forest. Together, text and illustrations illuminate the interconnectedness of the forest and the sea and of all life.

4. A Moose in a Maple Tree: The All-Canadian 12 Days of Christmas  Troy Townsin  9780973774863  Polyglot Publishing
A Moose in a Maple Tree captures the imagination of readers with its quirky twist on the original Christmas classic while providing visually exciting stimuli that surprise and delight readers. The book can be sung or read aloud and is designed as a learning tool that will instigate discussion about all things Canadian. With Canadian icons, animals and activities this fun story is all set to become a year-round favourite.

5. Jessie’s Island  Sheryl McFarlane, illustrator Sheena Lott  9780920501764  Orca Book Publishers
Told with lyric simplicity, this story is more than a celebration of West Coast life; it is also a reminder of the joy of childhood and the thrill of discovery. In a time when our children’s entertainment has become increasingly formal and high-tech, Jessie’s Island reminds us of the joy of unstructured play and the pleasures to be found in the natural world around us.

* This list is compiled using data provided by TBM BookManager Ltd.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Adult Titles

1. Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life  Brian Brett  9781553654742  Greystone Books
An irreverent and illuminating journey through a day in the life of the affectionately named Trauma Farm, with numerous side trips into the natural history of farming. Brett tells a story that’s poetic, passionate, practical, and frequently hilarious, providing an unforgettable portrait of one farm and our separation from the natural world, as well as a common-sense analysis of rural life.

2. Whitewater Cooks at Home  Shelley Adams  978-0-9811424-0-1  Alicon Holdings Ltd.
FINALLY – a stunning new collection of tasty treats! These recipes, like snowflakes – each one unique, each one dancing out of the heavens to melt on our tongues- have been gathered with love from friends, family, local celebrities and the ‘box in the back’ of the Fresh Tracks Cafe to ensure that for years to come, Whitewater Cooks at Home.

3. The Expanded Reilly Method  Mike McCardell  9781550175004  Harbour Publishing
In his 2008 book, Getting to the Bubble, McCardell described meeting the inspirational figure behind the Method, an autistic nine-year-old named Reilly, who had a sensationally runny nose and was perfectly convinced he could catch a fish in a polluted urban pond with a stick and a piece of string. Over the following year McCardell tried to face down deadline terrors and impatient bosses by imitating Reilly’s unshakeable faith—and found it worked. Sort of. Most of the time. If you held your brain the right way.

4. Mountain Timber: The Comox Logging Company in the Vancouver Island Mountains  Richard Somerset Mackie  9781550391718 Sono Nis Press
On one level the story of loggers and their machines – cold deckers, skidders, geared locies and many more- Mountain Timber is also a dense and engrossing social history of central Island in the mid-20th century. The book’s nine chapters alternate revealingly between logging and social history: between working landscapes and the communities they supported. A stunning visual feast, this richly illustrated history contains 340 photographs of the men, women, families and communities supported by logging.

5. Six String Nation: 64 Pieces. 6 Strings. 1 Canada. 1 Guitar.  Jowi Taylor  9781553653936  Douglas & McIntyre
The Six String Nation guitar, Voyageur, is made from sixty-seven pieces of Canadian history: Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is a tone bar, the Grey Nuns convent in Winnipeg—once a classroom to Louis Riel—makes up the back and sides, Paul Henderson’s hockey stick from the 1972 Canada-Russia Summit Series is a detail on the pickguard, the sacred Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii forms the top face and gold from Maurice Richard’s 1955–56 Stanley Cup ring adorns the ninth fret. Thanks to a crazed determination to share this guitar and his impassioned vision of Canada with as many Canadians as possible, Jowi Taylor has taken the guitar to festivals, conferences, schools and community events, from sea to sea to sea.

6. One More Time: The Dal Richards Story  Dal Richards & Jim Taylor  9781550174922  Harbour Publishing
Dal Richards and author Jim Taylor recount the life story of the legendary bandleader in One More Time: The Dal Richards Story. These are Dal’s memories of the stars and the wannabes, the hustlers and bootleggers and hat-check chicks, all of whom paraded through his life in the days when Vancouver’s nightclub scene rivaled San Francisco’s and Hollywood’s big-name performers made it a regular tour stop.

7. The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names: A Complete Reference to Coastal British Columbia  Andrew Scott  9781550174847  Harbour Publishing
In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran published one of the most beloved and enduring of all BC books, British Columbia Coast Names. Harbour Publishing celebrates the hundredth anniversary of that landmark work by presenting the first book to update Walbran’s classic, Andrew Scott’s Raincoast Place Names. Like its progenitor, Raincoast Place Names is much more than simply a catalogue of name origins because it tells the often fascinating stories behind the names and in so doing serves as a history of the region in capsule form.

8. Climbing Patrick’s Mountain  Des Kennedy  9781897142394  Brindle & Glass
Climbing Patrick’s Mountain is bestselling author Des Kennedy’s haunting and elegant tale about coming to terms with one’s past. Expatriate Irishman Patrick Gallagher, an accomplished but eccentric breeder of prized roses, returns to Ireland as a celebrity host to lead a tour of Irish gardens, and hopes to attract the eye of a wealthy patron to donate funds to his garden back home. What is planned to be a pleasant and lucrative trip soon becomes a voyage of overcoming a painful history as the protagonist encounters the very reasons he left Ireland in the first place. Just as Patrick begins to reconcile with his demons, time runs out in a poignant conclusion. A vivid coming-of-middle-age story set in today’s Ireland, Climbing Patrick’s Mountain embraces the contradictory but inseparable twins of the Irish sensibility: grand humour in the face of ultimate tragedy.

9. Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes  Bal Arneson  9781552859483  Whitecap Books
This exciting new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine-it can be simple, quick and delicious. With most of the healthy recipes in Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes ready in less than 25 minutes, Bal Arneson proves that Indian cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Her recipes use everyday spices and common techniques to create simply mouthwatering dishes that the novice cook and experienced home chef alike can whip up at home.

10. Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies  Richard Cannings, et. al.  9781894974592  Heritage House
Birdwatching is one of Canada’s most popular activities, but many field guides are so comprehensive or advanced that they intimidate novice birders. Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies is for beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behaviour, habitat and seasonal occurrence of local birds.

 
Children’s Titles

1. Miga, Quatchi and/et Sumi: The Story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots  Michael Murphy & Vicki Wong  9781552859582  Whitecap Books
This is a very colourful and heartwarming story profiling the three chosen mascots and their sidekick for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The mascots were inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations. Miga, a sea bear, Quatchi, a sasquatch, Sumi, a guardian spirit, and Mukmuk, a marmot are all described in terms of habitat, diet, activities and how they were chosen for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The entire story is written in both English and French with full-page illustrations. Additional information regarding the Olympics and Paralympics is provided with pictures of all events. This book is co-published with VANOC.

2. A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles  Eileen Van der Flier-Keller  9781550173956 Harbour Publishing
Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you. The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles, a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals.

3. A Field Guide to Seashells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest  Rick M. Harbo  9781550174175  Harbour Publishing
There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to begin the fun. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth—or at least you will once you have this handy eight-fold guide to show you where to look and how to identify what you find. Those whose interest in shellfish is mainly gastronomic will also find this waterproof guide an essential tool.

4. Storm Boy  Paul Owen Lewis  9781552852682  Whitecap Books
In the storm-tossed seas along the rugged Northwest Coast, an Indian boy is thrown from his canoe into a great mystery. Washed ashore before an unfamiliar village, the boy finds his arrival has been eagerly awaited by the strange and giant “people” there. Just who are these beings? And what do they intend for their guest? What follows both answers — and deepens the mystery. Careful attention is paid to historical detail both in the story and in the vibrant illustrations. Storm Boy follows the rich mythic traditions of the Haida, Tlingit, and other Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, whose stories often tell of individuals cast mysteriously into parallel worlds inhabited by animals in human form.

5. Welcome Song for Baby  Richard Van Camp  9781551436616  Orca Book Publishers
From renowned First Nations storyteller Richard Van Camp comes a lyrical lullaby for newborns. Complemented with stunning photographs, this evocative board book is perfectly suited as a first book for every baby.

* This list is compiled using data provided by TBM BookManager Ltd.

Popularity: 4% [?]

Adult Titles

1. Whitewater Cooks at Home  Shelley Adams  978-0-9811424-0-1  Alicon Holdings Ltd.
FINALLY – a stunning new collection of tasty treats! These recipes, like snowflakes – each one unique, each one dancing out of the heavens to melt on our tongues- have been gathered with love from friends, family, local celebrities and the ‘box in the back’ of the Fresh Tracks Cafe to ensure that for years to come, Whitewater Cooks at Home.

2. Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life  Brian Brett  9781553654742  Greystone Books
An irreverent and illuminating journey through a day in the life of the affectionately named Trauma Farm, with numerous side trips into the natural history of farming. Brett tells a story that’s poetic, passionate, practical, and frequently hilarious, providing an unforgettable portrait of one farm and our separation from the natural world, as well as a common-sense analysis of rural life.

3. The Expanded Reilly Method  Mike McCardell  9781550175004  Harbour Publishing
In his 2008 book, Getting to the Bubble, McCardell described meeting the inspirational figure behind the Method, an autistic nine-year-old named Reilly, who had a sensationally runny nose and was perfectly convinced he could catch a fish in a polluted urban pond with a stick and a piece of string. Over the following year McCardell tried to face down deadline terrors and impatient bosses by imitating Reilly’s unshakeable faith—and found it worked. Sort of. Most of the time. If you held your brain the right way.

4. Six String Nation: 64 Pieces. 6 Strings. 1 Canada. 1 Guitar.  Jowi Taylor  9781553653936  Douglas & McIntyre
The Six String Nation guitar, Voyageur, is made from sixty-seven pieces of Canadian history: Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is a tone bar, the Grey Nuns convent in Winnipeg—once a classroom to Louis Riel—makes up the back and sides, Paul Henderson’s hockey stick from the 1972 Canada-Russia Summit Series is a detail on the pickguard, the sacred Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii forms the top face and gold from Maurice Richard’s 1955–56 Stanley Cup ring adorns the ninth fret. Thanks to a crazed determination to share this guitar and his impassioned vision of Canada with as many Canadians as possible, Jowi Taylor has taken the guitar to festivals, conferences, schools and community events, from sea to sea to sea.

5. Mountain Timber: The Comox Logging Company in the Vancouver Island Mountains  Richard Somerset Mackie  9781550391718 Sono Nis Press
On one level the story of loggers and their machines – cold deckers, skidders, geared locies and many more- Mountain Timber is also a dense and engrossing social history of central Island in the mid-20th century. The book’s nine chapters alternate revealingly between logging and social history: between working landscapes and the communities they supported. A stunning visual feast, this richly illustrated history contains 340 photographs of the men, women, families and communities supported by logging.

6. One More Time: The Dal Richards Story  Dal Richards & Jim Taylor  9781550174922  Harbour Publishing
Dal Richards and author Jim Taylor recount the life story of the legendary bandleader in One More Time: The Dal Richards Story. These are Dal’s memories of the stars and the wannabes, the hustlers and bootleggers and hat-check chicks, all of whom paraded through his life in the days when Vancouver’s nightclub scene rivaled San Francisco’s and Hollywood’s big-name performers made it a regular tour stop.

7. The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names: A Complete Reference to Coastal British Columbia  Andrew Scott  9781550174847  Harbour Publishing
In 1909 Captain John T. Walbran published one of the most beloved and enduring of all BC books, British Columbia Coast Names. Harbour Publishing celebrates the hundredth anniversary of that landmark work by presenting the first book to update Walbran’s classic, Andrew Scott’s Raincoast Place Names. Like its progenitor, Raincoast Place Names is much more than simply a catalogue of name origins because it tells the often fascinating stories behind the names and in so doing serves as a history of the region in capsule form.

8. Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes  Bal Arneson  9781552859483  Whitecap Books
This exciting new cookbook introduces a modern concept in Indian cuisine-it can be simple, quick and delicious. With most of the healthy recipes in Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes ready in less than 25 minutes, Bal Arneson proves that Indian cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Her recipes use everyday spices and common techniques to create simply mouthwatering dishes that the novice cook and experienced home chef alike can whip up at home.

9. Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies  Richard Cannings, et. al.  9781894974592  Heritage House
Birdwatching is one of Canada’s most popular activities, but many field guides are so comprehensive or advanced that they intimidate novice birders. Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies is for beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behaviour, habitat and seasonal occurrence of local birds.

10. The Best of Chef at Home: Essential Recipes for Today’s Kitchen  Chef Michael Smith  9781552859841  Whitecap Books
There’s no doubt that Chef Michael Smith is passionate about food. You’ll catch his enthusiasm just by watching his hit Food Network television shows Chef at Home and Chef Abroad. Now he’s back with the much-awaited follow-up to his first book, Chef at Home, which has sold over 28,000 copies. The Best of Chef at Home is a collection of the recipes that Michael is most passionate about—the everyday comfort food his own family craves. Both simple and easy to adapt, the recipes reflect Michael’s belief that making great food is about relaxing, enjoying the process, and losing yourself in the moment.

Children’s Titles

1. Miga, Quatchi and/et Sumi: The Story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots  Michael Murphy & Vicki Wong  9781552859582  Whitecap Books
This is a very colourful and heartwarming story profiling the three chosen mascots and their sidekick for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The mascots were inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations. Miga, a sea bear, Quatchi, a sasquatch, Sumi, a guardian spirit, and Mukmuk, a marmot are all described in terms of habitat, diet, activities and how they were chosen for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. The entire story is written in both English and French with full-page illustrations. Additional information regarding the Olympics and Paralympics is provided with pictures of all events. This book is co-published with VANOC.

2. A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles  Eileen Van der Flier-Keller  9781550173956 Harbour Publishing
Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you. The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles, a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals.

3. A Field Guide to Seashells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest  Rick M. Harbo  9781550174175  Harbour Publishing
There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to begin the fun. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth—or at least you will once you have this handy eight-fold guide to show you where to look and how to identify what you find. Those whose interest in shellfish is mainly gastronomic will also find this waterproof guide an essential tool.

4. Storm Boy  Paul Owen Lewis  9781552852682  Whitecap Books
In the storm-tossed seas along the rugged Northwest Coast, an Indian boy is thrown from his canoe into a great mystery. Washed ashore before an unfamiliar village, the boy finds his arrival has been eagerly awaited by the strange and giant “people” there. Just who are these beings? And what do they intend for their guest? What follows both answers — and deepens the mystery. Careful attention is paid to historical detail both in the story and in the vibrant illustrations. Storm Boy follows the rich mythic traditions of the Haida, Tlingit, and other Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, whose stories often tell of individuals cast mysteriously into parallel worlds inhabited by animals in human form.

5. Honey Cake  Joan Stuchner, illustrated by Cynthia Nugent  9781896580378  Tradewind Books
It is 1943 in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. Nazi soldiers roam the streets. Young David Nathan, the son of a baker, is asked to make a very special delivery. This errand will change Davidï’s life forever. Based on historical events, this is a story of friendship, honour and bravery.

* This list is compiled using data provided by TBM BookManager Ltd.

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