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Heritage House Astronomy 978-1-894974-38-7 12 x 12 (12 x 24 when open), 28 pages full colour throughout $16.95, saddle-stitched, shrink-wrapped Available July	Skywatchers 09 A Sky-Guide Calendar by Stan Shadick Author: Stan Shadick Black holes, stars, planets, meteor showers, comets and galaxies are just part of what the night skies have to offer. Stan Shadick explains all things celestial in this award-winning calendar that features star maps with horizon scenes for orienting novice stargazers to the heavens; inset maps illustrating planetary conjunctions and other events; and daily commentaries that describe constellation mythology, cosmic events and celestial discoveries. Find out what to watch for in the skies every night of the year. On a dark night, most of the stars described in this calendar can be viewed with the unaided eye or with binoculars. Skywatchers 09 is the perfect way to explore the mysteries of the heavens. Stan Shadick teaches both introductory and advanced astronomy courses at the University of Saskatchewan and supervises the university observatory. He is an active advocate for recreational stargazing and writes an astronomy column for various newspapers. This is his 13th Skywatchers calendar.
Heritage House biography/history 978-1-894974-39-4 6 x 9, 240 pages 50 b/w photos, line art $19.95, softcover Available March	The Man Who Saved Vancouver Major James Skitt Matthews Author: Daphne Sleigh Daphne Sleigh paints a vivid portrait of controversial archivist Major James Skitt Matthews in her impeccably researched look at this colourful character whose dedication, dogged persistence and guerrilla tactics were instrumental in preserving Vancouver's history. Matthews, as noted for his fiery nature and stentorian voice as he was for his zeal for collecting and preserving artifacts, was the founder of the City of Vancouver Archives, an institution he forced upon a reluctant city council and which he guarded ferociously until his death at age 92. In addition to collecting a massive number of historical objects and important early records, Matthews conducted hundreds of extensive interviews with Vancouver pioneers from disparate backgrounds, publishing them in his series Early Vancouver: Narratives of Pioneers of Vancouver, B.C. But before Matthews had even embarked on this vocation-he took up the heritage cause after retiring-he had lived an adventurous, action-packed life that to most people would seem like several lives. This compelling biography covers his unique background and the unusual experiences that shaped the man and set the stage for a remarkable future. Daphne Sleigh won the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal from the BC Historical Society in 1984 for her book on explorer Walter Moberly. She has written five books in all, was the first curator of the Maple Ridge Museum in BC and has been on the executive of various historical societies.
Heritage House history 978-1-894974-42-4 6 x 9, 240 pages 25 b/w photos $19.95, softcover Available April	Heart of the Cariboo - Chilcotin Three Edited by Karla Decker Another instalment in the story of British Columbia's Cariboo-Chilcotin region, this book is a delightful collection of spirited tales by the area's most talented authors, plus a couple of "outsiders." Joining well-known Cariboo favourites Rich Hobson, Paul St. Pierre and Eric Collier are Barry Broadfoot and his touching tribute to Cariboo legend Fred Lindsay, historian/journalist Bruce Ramsey and his description of Barkerville's Chinatown, and pioneer Bill Hong and his account of what was done with Barkerville's deceased Chinese residents. From Edith Beeson's Dunlevey comes a gripping eyewitness play-by-play of a near-fatal Aboriginal wrestling match in 1859. Other stories include pioneer and wilderness lover Lutie Ulrich Cochran's perky tale of her mischievous temporary pet Flash the Weasel, and a tender vignette about a loon family by Will D. Jenkins Sr., a Chilcotin pioneer who penned his memoir, Chilcotin Diary, at the age of 98. New stories by old favourites Irene Stangoe, Hilary Place and Eldon Lee mingle with gems of wry Cariboo humour by Doc Holley, Chilco Choate and Fred Lindsay. A brand-new story by Ann Walsh rounds out the collection. Karla Decker is an editor at Heritage House. She co-edited Heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin: More Stories Worth Keeping (2007).
Heritage House history 978-1-894974-40-0 8.25 x 10, 144 pages $19.95, softcover 200 b/w photographs Available May	Yi Fao: Speaking Through Memory A History of New Westminster's Chinese Community 1858-1980 Authors: Jim Wolf & Patricia Owen This is the fascinating and complex story of the Chinese-Canadian community in New Westminster, British Columbia, told in text and photographs that relate a range of individual experiences and stories. Yi Fao is the city's Chinese name; it means "second port," a reference to New West's place as the second port of entry to British Columbia after Victoria. The book documents the history of Yi Fao and preserves and celebrates the voices and personalities of the Chinese immigrants who contributed so much to the city's development, focusing on four key families of settlers: Law, Lee, Quan and Shiu. In each family's story, children, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents and in-laws recount their memories of life in New Westminster. While the historical narrative helps place the stories in a broader context, the personal reminiscences offer a history not just of facts and dates, but of personal experiences and emotions. This intimate glimpse into daily life and the city's old Chinatown is compelling and poignant, revealing a story of struggle, adventure and achievement. Jim Wolf is the heritage planner for the City of Burnaby and is an active heritage consultant. He is the author of Royal City: A Photographic History of New Westminster 1858-1960 (2005). Patricia Owen has a master's degree in the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. She is currently working on a curatorial contract with the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
Heritage House history 978-1-894974-41-7 5.5 x 8.5, 176 pages $19.95, softcover 1 map, 16-20 b/w photographs Available May	River of Gold The Fraser & Cariboo Gold Rushes Author: George Fetherling Much of what has been written about the Fraser and Cariboo gold rushes of the mid-nineteenth century is narrowly local in outlook, not intended to connect the events that brought British Columbia into being with the larger forces then at play. In River of Gold, George Fetherling offers a concise and readable narrative of these crucial episodes in the history of the province, the West and Canada as a whole. He describes the individuals who endured unavoidable hardships as they sought elusive success, and sets their activities in the context of politics, economics and international affairs. He shows, for example, how the Fraser rush of 1858 led to the creation of the colony of British Columbia and gave the later province of the same name many of its distinguishing features. The gold rushes made the world aware of BC's riches and natural beauty, bringing with them mass migration and the province's first experience with multiculturalism-a test it passed, but with two deplorable exceptions: the wave of anti-Chinese sentiment that first found expression in mining camps up and down the Fraser, and continuing racism toward First Nations people. They also brought about its boom-or-bust resource-based economy, and led to an unfortunate tradition of political polarization. George Fetherling is a novelist, poet and cultural commentator who has published more than 50 volumes of fiction, verse, memoir, travel narrative, history and criticism. He lives in Vancouver, BC.
Heritage House history/photography 978-1-894974-43-1 9 x 10, 176 pages 100 colour photos, 18 maps $24.95, softcover Available June	Country Roads of British Columbia Exploring the Interior Author: Liz Bryan In Country Roads of British Columbia, Liz Bryan explores and celebrates the amazing landscapes and traces the early history of Canada's westernmost province. Through 18 picturesque country journeys, mostly in the Interior between the Rockies and the Coast Mountains, she takes readers through some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in the country. British Columbia has everything: forests, rivers, lakes, grasslands, alpine peaks, sagebrush plateaus, desert valleys and badlands. This diversity can be explained in part by the province's remarkable geological history: it is not one land, but several, formed over time by unstoppable tectonic forces and modified by volcanic activity and glacial ice. Much of the human history of the province, which closely follows the patterns of its geology, can be discovered along the network of roads stitching the province together. Traces of the Native peoples' ancestral presence are found, along with those of the fur traders, explorers, gold miners, ranchers and homesteaders who settled here. In both her text and her fullcolour photographs, Bryan demonstrates just how beautiful British Columbia truly is. Liz Bryan is a journalist by training with an extensive background in magazine editing and publishing. She is the author of Country Roads of Alberta, The Buffalo People and Stone by Stone, all published by Heritage House. She and her late husband, Jack, co-founded Western Living magazine.
Heritage House cruising guide 978-0-919317-44-4 6 x 9, 320 pp $29.95, softcover Available January	Anchorages and Marine Parks Updated & Revised Author: Peter Vassilopoulos The photographs in this new edition of the popular cruising guide are now in full colour, the information has been updated, and GPS waypoints are included for destination anchorages and marine parks. The guide covers the San Juan and Gulf islands, Desolation Sound, the west coast of Vancouver Island and the Inside Passage. This edition offers more data on popular destinations, as well as more illustrations and directions. Peter Vassilopoulos has been boating in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years and is the author of a series of cruising guidebooks for this area.
Heritage House cruising guide 978-0-935727-28-9 8.5 x 11, 372 pages 289 colour photos, 150 maps $24.95, softcover	Waggoner Cruising Guide 2008 Author: Robert Hale This bestselling annual guide provides complete information about the cruising waters in Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert and the west coast of Vancouver Island. With up-to-date information on marinas, state and provincial parks, anchoring and piloting, the guide takes away the anxiety of entering a harbour for the first time. Articles cover everything from VHF radio requirements to US-Canada border crossings and customs. There is also information to convey the "flavour" of each area-history, things to see and do, and general lore. Robert Hale spends 9 to 11 weeks per year cruising the waters between Olympia, Washington, and Prince Rupert, BC, researching the Waggoner Cruising Guide, which he publishes.
TouchWood Editions Cookbook/Outdoors 978-1-894898-66-9 / 1-894898-66-4 7" x 9" 312 pages 32 colour pages $19.95 paperback available January 2008	A Fork in the Trail Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry Laurie Ann March After many years of eating backpackers' standard meals, Laurie Ann March set out to replicate her home kitchen favourites in the outdoors. With more than 200 trail-tested recipes, March will transform your expectations for backcountry cooking possibilities. Don't just crave a gourmet adventure-create one! Recipes Include: Cinnamon Walnut Buns Ginger Mango Chicken Lemon and Blueberry Cream Pie For additional backpacking tips, printable recipe suggestions, and to learn more about Laurie's outdoor endeavours, visit www.aforkinthetrail.com.
TouchWood Editions Body, Mind and Spirit/Travel 978-1-894898-69-0 / 1-894898-69-9 6.5" x 9.5" 240 pages colour photos throughout $29.95 paperback available April 2008	Havens in a Hectic World Finding Sacred Places Star Weiss The frantic pace of our world leaves little time for reflection, and even less time to nurture our spirits. In this insightful book, Star Weiss explores the spiritual geography of the West Coast with individuals from a wide variety of faiths and cultural traditions. In visiting their sacred places, and hearing them share their stories, Weiss raises questions about our contemporary sources of spiritual growth, our evolving ideas of the divine, and the power of place. From mountains to ancient forests to labyrinths, she takes readers on a journey of awe and wonder through both the geographic destinations, and the experiences they make possible. Star Weiss is an accomplished journalist, educator and author. Her writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun, Focus Magazine and Chatelaine.
TouchWood Editions Canadian History / Autobiography 978-1-894898-67-6 / 1-894898-67-2 5.5" x 7.5" 160 pages black and white photos throughout $19.95 paperback available April 2008	Those Earlier Hills Reminiscences 1928 to 1961 R.M Patterson Few men have been as set on isolated adventures and as passionate about the wild landscape of Canada as R.M. Patterson. He spent over 30 years in exploration, from northern rivers such as the Nahanni and the Liard, to the foothills of the Rockies, and he recorded his discoveries in vivid words and breathtaking photographs along the way. For the first time, his memorable articles are presented as a collection by TouchWood Editions.  R.M. Patterson moved to Canada when he realized that working in a London bank would never bring him happiness. He was a delightfully evocative writer and an intrepid explorer and TouchWood Editions is proud to be keeping his works in print.
TouchWood Editions Biography/Travel 978-1-894898-68-3 / 1-894898-68-0 5.5" x 7.5" 192 pages black and white photos throughout $19.95 paperback available April 2008	Following the Curve of Time The Legendary M. Wylie Blanchet Cathy Converse Who was this skipper, this mother, this writer? These are the questions that motivated Cathy Converse to re-trace the route of famous pacific seafarer M. Wylie "Capi" Blanchet, and write this biography in the process. Widowed in 1926, Blanchet cruised the coast with her five children and their dog in a 25-foot boat that had been rescued from the seafloor. The Curve of Time, her resulting book, remains a bestseller and a classic in the annals of nautical literature, but little is known about the rest of Blanchet's life. Converse offers insiders' recollections of this enigmatic woman, along with updated information about the villages, inlets and islands described in Curve, making Following the Curve of Time essential reading for anyone who has ever been captivated by the West Coast or Capi herself.  Cathy Converse is the author of Mainstays: Women Who Shaped BC, co-author of The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley 1769-1845, and co-editor of In Her Own Right: Selected Essays on the History of Women in BC. A founder of Women's Studies curricula and ancillary programs at Camosun College, she is also a former department chair, instructor and frequent public speaker. Much like her subject, Converse is most at peace on the water.
TouchWood Editions 978-1-894898-72-0 / 1-894898-72-9 $12.95 paperback 240 pages Available March 2008	Death in a Family Way Gwendolyn Southin At age fifty, Margaret Spencer's empty nest and empty marriage prompt her to answer an ad for part-time office work at the office of private investigator Nat Southby. Suddenly, she is deep in the most unlikely of adventures for a woman in 1950s Vancouver, helping him with a case of missing young women involved in a shady business ring. Maggie finds unexpected freedom as a developing detective and along the way she uncovers evil in the quaintly urban setting.  "The flow is smooth, the action well-paced." - Quill & Quire
TouchWood Editions 978-1-894898-71-3 / 1-894898-71-0 $12.95 paperback 240 pages Available March 2008	In the Shadow of Death Gwendolyn Southin Just one year later, Margaret is coming into her own as an investigator, after leaving the comforts of her Kerrisdale home and her inattentive husband, a corporate lawyer. Living in trendy and bustling Kitsilano with Nat Southby, her newfound happiness is undercut by her family's pleadings to return home. In need of a vacation, she and Nat head for a ranch in the Cariboo. Instead of solace, they find violence, betrayal and an unsolved missing person's case that introduces them to host of new and questionable characters. "Margaret Spencer is a smart and feisty woman to whom people open up. Original." - The Saskatoon Star Phoenix
TouchWood Editions 978-1-894898-70-6 / 1-894898-70-2 $12.95 paperback 240 pages Available March 2008	Death on a Short Leash Gwendolyn Southin Back in Vancouver, Maggie and Nat begin their next adventure at a cranberry bog where a veterinarian's assistant has been found dead. A long trail with a faint scent to follow, their victim's double-life leads them to a strip club, a bogus religious sect, and a nursing home with a dark underlying secret.  Gwendolyn Southin was born in Essex, England and launched her writing career in Canada on the Sunshine Coast. She is a co-founder of the SunCoast Writers' Forge, The Festival of the Written Arts, and the Sunshine Coast Writers-in-Residence Program. Her short stories and articles have appeared in Maturity Magazine, Pioneer News and Sparks from the Forge. She makes her home in Sechelt, B.C.
Rocky Mountain Books ISBN: 978-1-894765-98-5 6" x 9", 240 Pages Colour Photos, Maps $29.95, Softcover Available May 2008	BAFFIN ISLAND CLIMBING TREKKING & SKIING Author: Mark Synnott Baffin Island, by world-renowned adventurer, filmmaker and writer Mark Synnott, is the first comprehensive guide to Canada's largest island (fifth largest in the world), which is quickly becoming known as a premiere destination for adventure travellers and thrill-seekers alike. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photos and detailed maps, Baffin Island is the best available volume for anyone considering a trip to - or even remotely interested in - the possibilities that a trek to Baffin Island has to offer. MARK SYNNOTT has taken on adventure in places like Patagonia, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Tibet, the Alaska Range, the Amazon, West Africa and Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. When he's not in the mountains, Mark works with The North Face research, design and development teams and lectures frequently on his life of adventure. He's also a successful freelance photojournalist and a senior contributing editor at Climbing Magazine. His articles and photos have appeared in many publications in the U.S. and abroad, including National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, Outside, Skiing and New York Magazine. Mark makes his home in Jackson, New Hampshire.
Rocky Mountain Books GUIDEBOOK/HIKING ISBN: 978-1-894765-99-2 5.5" x 8.5", 240 Pages Colour Photos, Maps $26.95, Softcover Available May 2008	LIFE OF THE TRAIL 1: HISTORIC HIKES IN EASTERN BANFF NATIONAL PARK Authors: Emerson Sanford & Janice Sanford Beck Life of the Trail is a fascinating new series which will guide today's hikers and armchair travellers through the stories of historic routes in the Canadian Rockies. When authors Emerson Sanford and Janice Sanford Beck began backpacking together nearly 20 years ago, they often wondered whose footsteps they were tracing and how today's trails through the Rockies came to be. In Life of the Trail, they share their findings with adventurers and history buffs alike. The series divides the Rockies between Mount Robson and the Kananaskis Lakes into eight regions based on geographical boundaries that influenced 19th century travellers. Within each region, the authors share the stories of those who recorded their travels along various routes between the time of the pioneers and the 1930s. Never before has such a thorough history been presented in this manner, enabling adventurers to follow the history of the Rockies one route at a time. For those tempted to follow in the footsteps of these historic adventurers, Emerson has hiked each and every trail in order to provide a detailed trail guide and interesting anecdotes from his own experiences. Each volume is rounded out with maps and colour photographs - both historical and contemporary - to further stimulate the imagination. Life of the Trail 1: Historic Hikes in Eastern Banff National Park follows the trails of David Thompson, Walter Wilcox, the Palliser Expedition, James Carnegie Earl of Southesk, Bill Peyto and A.P. Coleman. Along the way, the reader will journey from the Kootenay Plains to Lake Minnewanka, discovering the stories behind routes through the mountain towns of Banff and Lake Louise and along the Red Deer, Ptarmigan and Skoki valleys.
Rocky Mountain Books GUIDEBOOK/HIKING ISBN: 978-1-897522-00-4 5.5" x 8.5", 240 Pages Colour Photos, Maps $26.95, Softcover Available May 2008	LIFE OF THE TRAIL 2: HISTORIC HIKES IN NORTHERN YOHO NATIONAL PARK Authors: Emerson Sanford & Janice Sanford Beck Life of the Trail 2: Historic Hikes in Northern Yoho National Park follows the trails of fur traders La Gasse and Le Blanc, the Palliser Expedition, Tom Wilson, J.J. McArthur, Professor Jean Habel, Walter Wilcox, C.S. Thompson, David Thompson, Jimmy Simpson and Jack Brewster. Along the way, the reader will journey past pristine lakes and glaciers that have become legendary throughout the world, discovering the stories behind routes through the mountain towns of Lake Louise and Field; over Howse, Amiskwi, Bow and Burgess passes; and along Yoho, Emerald and Castleguard rivers. EMERSON SANFORD, originally from Nova Scotia, first visited the mountains of western Canada in the summer of 1961. Eleven years later, he moved to Alberta, and has been hiking ever since. After beginning to backpack seriously with his teenaged daughters in 1990, he began to wonder who cut the trails and how their routing had been determined. Since then, not only has he delved through printed material about the trails, he has also solo hiked every historic route and most long trails between Mount Robson and the Kananaskis Lakes - over 3000 km in the past five years! Emerson now lives in Canmore with his wife, Cheryl. JANICE SANFORD BECK is the author of the best-selling No Ordinary Woman: the Story of Mary Schäffer Warren (Rocky Mountain Books). She has also written the introduction to the latest edition of Mary T. S. Schäffer's Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies (Rocky Mountain Books) and, with Cheryl Sanford, recently researched the Mary Schäffer Warren portion of the Glenbow Musuem's new permanent exhibit, Mavericks. Janice is presently masquerading as a flatlander, making her home in Saskatoon with her partner, Shawn, and their two children.
Rocky Mountain Books GUIDEBOOK/HIKING ISBN: 978-1-897522-01-1 5.5" x 8.5", 144 Pages Colour Photos, Maps $15.95, Softcover Available May 2008	POPULAR DAY HIKES 2: CANADIAN ROCKIES Author: Tony Daffern Following upon the success of the first book in the "Popular Day Hikes" series - Gillean Daffern's Popular Day Hikes 1: Kananaskis Country - Rocky Mountain Books is thrilled to offer this companion volume focusing upon the splendour of the Canadian Rockies. "Popular Day Hikes" is a series of books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from wellestablished staging areas. These factual, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs throughout. TONY DAFFERN is a climber, hiker and ski mountaineer with over 40 years of experience in mountain ranges in many parts of the world. A civil engineer by training, Tony has spent vast amounts of time hiking and travelling throughout the mountain ranges of western Canada, researching trails and meeting with other hikers to discuss and discover the best that Canadian hiking has to offer.
Rocky Mountain Books GUIDEBOOK/HIKING ISBN: 978-1-897522-04-2 5.5" x 8.5", 240 Pages Full Colour Photos, Maps $26.95, Softcover Available May 2008	EXPLORING THE CASTLE DISCOVERING THE BACKBONE OF THE WORLD IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA Author: Robert Kershaw In 1901, naturalist George Bird Grinnell took note of an extensive network of mountains, ridges, valleys, lakes and rivers on both sides of the Continental Divide from northern Montana into southern British Columbia and Alberta. Disregarding political boundaries, he named it "The Crown of the Continent." Grinnell was obviously inspired by the region's majestic landscape and the wildlife it sustained. He also recognized the need to conserve it. But while "Crown of the Continent" speaks eloquently of the region's beauty with more than a passing nod to European monarchy and history, the Blackfeet name carries a more vital and universal meaning: 'Mo'kakiikin', the 'backbone of the world.' At the heart of this complex landscape lies the Castle Wilderness. The book is divided into two main sections. The Meaning of Place: Why the Castle Matters gives an overview of the area's culture, natural history, climate, flora and fauna, as well as explanations of present day uses and developments. The Trail Guide part of the book presents maps, photos and descriptions of the trails, explaining where, when and how to enjoy the Castle with insight and care. ROBERT KERSHAW is a freelance communications consultant, writer and photographer. After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Communications Studies, Rob moved to Pincher Creek where he worked as a ranch hand and co-owned a small communications company that published the Waterton-Glacier Views, a weekly newspaper concerned with community development, conservation and environmental issues. Rob is presently living with his wife and partner, Emily Paulos, in Oakland, California, where he is a teaching associate at the Center for Digital Storytelling.
Rocky Mountain Books FIELD GUIDE/WILDFLOWERS ISBN: 978-1-897522-02-8 5" x 8", 320 Pages Colour Photos $26.95, Softcover Available April 2008	COASTAL BEAUTY WILDFLOWERS AND FLOWERING SHRUBS OF COASTAL BRITISH COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND Author: Neil L. Jennings Coastal Beauty and Central Beauty are follow-ups to three previous volumes on wildflowers written by Neil Jennings and published by Rocky Mountain Books. All five books include exceptional photographs and interesting information about each plant. For ease of reference, the books are arranged by flower colour and by plant family. A complete index is included, using both the common and the scientific names for all plants. Coastal Beauty explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the coastal regions of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, and also Coastal Washington and Oregon.
Rocky Mountain Books FIELD GUIDE/WILDFLOWERS ISBN: 978-1-897522-03-5 5" x 8", 320 Pages Colour Photos $26.95, Softcover Available April 2008	CENTRAL BEAUTY WILDFLOWERS AND FLOWERING SHRUBS OF THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Author: Neil L. Jennings Central Beauty explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the portions of British Columbia typically known as the southern interior - very roughly an east/west line drawn through Williams Lake, B.C. The southern limit of the area extends well into the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana. NEIL L. JENNINGS is an ardent fly fisher, hiker and photographer who loves "getting down in the dirt" pursuing his keen interest in wildflowers. For 22 years he was a co-owner of Country Pleasures, a fly-fishing retailer in Calgary. He fly-fishes extensively, both in fresh and saltwater, and his angling pursuits usually lead him to wildflower investigations in a variety of environments. He has taught fly-fishing-related courses in Calgary for over 20 years, and his photographs and writings on the subject have appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. Neil has previously written three books on western wildflowers - Uncommon Beauty, Alpine Beauty and Prairie Beauty, all published by Rocky Mountain Books. He is also the author of Behind the Counter, a book on fly-fishing, also published by Rocky Mountain Books. Neil lives in Calgary, Alberta, with Linda, his wife of over 30 years. They spend a lot of time outdoors together chasing fish, flowers and, as often as possible, grandchildren.
Rocky Mountain Books HISTORY / MOUNTAINEERING ISBN: 978-1-897522-06-6 5.5" x 8.5", 312 Pages $22.95, Softcover Available May 2008	MOUNTAIN CLASSICS COLLECTION 4 CLIMBS & EXPLORATION IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Author: Hugh E.M. Stutfield & J. Norman Collie Foreword by Gillean Daffern ". . . years ago the Dominion of Canada, stretching as it does over thousands of miles, covered with dense forests, watered by unnumbered rivers, and dotted over with countless lakes, was a land in many places as difficult of access as Siberia; and its Rocky Mountains, the back-bone of the continent, were almost unknown." - Stutfield & Collie First published in 1903, Climbs & Exploration in the Canadian Rockies details the mountaineering adventures of Hugh Stutfield and J. Norman Collie while the two were together during various explorations in the area north of Lake Louise, Alberta. Between 1898 and 1902, Stutfield and Collie journeyed through the mountain towns, valleys and passes of the Rockies, where Collie completed numerous first ascents and discovered fresh views of Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefields. J. NORMAN COLLIE (1859 - 1942) began his impressive climbing career on the Isle of Skye, later making first ascents in the Alps and Caucasus and climbing with a British expedition in the Himalayas. Collie first journeyed to Canada in 1897, returning for further climbing adventures in 1898, 1900, 1902, 1910 and 1911, making 21 first ascents in the Canadian Rockies and naming many of western Canada's major peaks. Collie died in 1942 from pneumonia, after falling into Storr Loch (Scotland) on a day of fishing. Very little is known of HUGH E.M. STUTFIELD (1858 - 1929).
Rocky Mountain Books INSTRUCTION / OUTDOOR SKILLS ISBN: 978-1-897522-05-9 5.5" x 8.5", 224 Pages B/W Photos, Drawings, Maps $19.95, Softcover Available May 2008	GPS MADE EASY - 5th EDITION USING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS IN THE OUTDOORS Authors: Lawrence Letham & Alex Letham More than 200,000 copies sold! This latest edition of GPS Made Easy has been revised to reflect the increased accuracy provided by WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and NDGPS coverage, the availability of downloadable maps and the use of computers, PDAs and Pocket PCs with GPS receivers, the status of national GPS systems, and the emergence of GPS and dead-reckoning technology. GPS Made Easy tells you all you need to know about using hand-held GPS receivers for accurate navigation in the outdoors: how GPS works how Differential GSP (DGPS) and WAAS work common features of GPS receivers practical, step-by-step examples of GPS use in the wilderness how to use a GPS receiver with electronic and paper maps practical examples using the UTM and Latitude/Longitude grids using computer-based electronic maps with a GPS receiver using a vehicle GPS receiver a chapter on GPS-enhanced devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and more explanation of UPS, OSGB, MGRS and Maidenhead grids "Buy this book before you buy your GPS. It will teach you what questions to ask and what the answers mean . . . there's no better way to learn the ins and outs of GPS." - News Tribune, Tacoma, WA "If you travel far from the beaten path, or in regions without obvious points of reference, GPS can be a tremendous source of security. Letham's book can explain how to make the most of that global navigation system . . . it's a one-stop source of information." - Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA LAWRENCE LETHAM, a registered patent attorney, electrical engineer and outdoor enthusiast, has long been fascinated by maps and the art of navigation. ALEX LETHAM, a bioengineer and now first-year medical student, mountain bikes, hikes, kayaks and snowboards regularly. Both live in Arizona and love their GPS receivers.

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