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Jack Whyte: Forty Years in Canada Can$32.95 Author-Jack Whyte Jack Whyte is known worldwide for his novels about Arthurian England. But before he was the Jack Whyte, he was a high-school English teacher, professional musician, actor, entertainer and scriptwriter for CBC national television. Next came an advertising career, which continued to introduce him to a range of fascinating people. Along the way, his "fervent preoccupation with the Arthurian legend" led him to write the eight-novel series A Dream of Eagles/The Camulod Chronicles. It was followed in 2006 by Knights of the Black and White, first in Jack's new trilogy on the Knights Templar.	Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend Can$14.95 Author-Rick Antonson, Mary Trainer and Brian Antonson Slumach's Gold was a Canadian bestseller when it was first published in 1972. This 35th-anniversary edition greatly expands the original, bringing new research, fascinating updates and fresh insights.
John M. Horton: Mariner Artist Can$59.95 Author-Peter Vassilopoulos In the world of marine painting, John Horton is second to none, and his work is prized by collectors all over the world. A member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists, the Federation of Canadian Artists and The Honourable Company of Master Mariners of Canada, Horton is the only Canadian marine artist cited in Dennis Brook-Hart's authoritative work Twentieth Century Marine Painting.	Alone Against the Arctic Can$19.95 Author-Anthony Dalton Two audacious Alaskan journeys are depicted in this captivating adventure tale. In the winter of 1897-98, three officers from the U.S. cutter Bear set off from below the Arctic Circle with the goal of driving a herd of reindeer over 1,500 miles of frozen tundra and ice to Point Barrow, Alaska. There, eight whaling ships lay stranded in thick ice, their crews on the verge of starvation.
Simply the Best: Players on Performance Can$24.95 Author-Mike Johnston and Ryan Walter In the game of life, as in professional sports, some players have that winning edge that takes them to the top. In Simply the Best: Players on Performance, coach Mike Johnston and NHL veteran Ryan Walter talk to 10 of hockey's top players to discover the key factors behind their winning performances. Interviewees include Calgary Flames' captain Jarome Iginla, prospective Hall-of-Famer Joe Sakic, Norris Trophy winner Scott Niedermayer, former Canucks captain Trevor Linden, and the Canadian Women's National Team's Hayley Wickenheiser and now-retired Cassie Campbell.	Mw�kwa-Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children (softcover) Can$12.95 written and illustrated by Dale Auger *Winner of the Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award 2006 Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival and Book Awards*
Mw�kwa-Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children (hardcover) Can$24.95 written and illustrated by Dale Auger *Winner of the Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award 2006 Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival and Book Awards*	This and That: The Lost Journals of Emily Carr Can$17.95 Author- Emily Carr Edited by- Ann-Lee Switzer Once available and appreciated only by researchers, these stories remained buried in the British Columbia Archives until 2007. Finally, readers are given a new glimpse into Emily's life with this collection. Emily Carr began to write these stories in the last two years of her life. She wrote of the project: "� they are too small each to be taken singly, but each, complete in itself, serves to ornament life which would be a drab affair without the little things we do not even notice or think of at the time but which old age memory magnifies."
Artists in their Studios: Where Art is Born Can$44.95 Author- Robert Amos With his latest book, artist Robert Amos gives readers a fascinating insider�s tour of studios on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands where some of Canada�s best-known artists create works.	A Journey to the Northern Ocean: The Adventures of Samuel Hearne Can$19.95 Author- Samuel Hearne forword by Ken McGoogan Widely recognized as a classic of northern-exploration literature, A Journey to the Northern Ocean is Samuel Hearne's story of his three-year trek to seek a trade route across the Barrens in the Northwest Territories. Hearne was a superb reporter, from his anguished description of the massacre of helpless Eskimos by his Indian companions to his meticulous records of wildlife, flora and Indian manners and customs. As esteemed author Ken McGoogan points out in his foreword: "Hearne demonstrated that to thrive in the north, Europeans had to apprentice themselves to the Native peoples who had lived there for centuries-a lesson lost on many who followed."
Stolen Can$12.95 Author- Ron Chudley "The sound of the river, ever-present, had finally intruded on his consciousness. If Nate was playing by himself outside, that damn river was too close for comfort. Instantly forgetting everything else, John hurried to the door, pushed it right open, stepped to the edge."	Seaweed Under Water Can$12.95 Author- Stanley Evans I knew that if I dived deep enough, the bullets would lose their killing velocity. I heard, or sensed, another explosive blast. My left arm was useless. I kept diving, down and out into deeper, blacker water �
Adventurous Dreams, Adventurous Lives Can$29.95 collected and edited by Jason Schoonover foreword by Meave Leakey In Adventurous Dreams, Adventurous Lives, 120 outstanding individuals representing a who's who of international exploration recall the indelible moment in their youth when the dream that launched their remarkable lives was born. As they recount the turning points to fulfilling those dreams-often overcoming enormous physical, emotional or other obstacles-we learn how incredibly inspirational their lives are.	Behind the Counter: Fly-Fishing Tips, Techniques and Shortcuts Can$24.95 Author- Neil L. Jennings Neil Jennings started getting serious about fly-fishing in 1973 and has fished that way exclusively ever since. From 1982 through 2003 he was a partner/owner in a retail fly-fishing shop in Calgary, Alberta. During that time Neil was behind the counter, answering questions and giving advice to thousands of flyfishers, from "wannabes" to seriously talented anglers. Over the years, Neil learned a lot about fly-fishing, some of it by good example and some of it by bad. This book is a distillation of the best of that experience.
Ned: The Story of Bear Six Nine Three Can$24.95 Written by Joe Pavelka Illustrated by Lynne Huras A young grizzly named Ned and his mother, Betty Lou, struggle with human encroachment on their habitat. Despite his mother's guidance, Ned becomes habituated to humans and encounters a predictable fate. But the bears experience many funny encounters and insightful moments along the way, and their story teaches readers about the natural world. Ned is a fun story that will enlighten and delight young and old alike, and because of its timeless theme, the book will remain relevant for years to come.	Water, Weather and the Mountain West Can$19.95 Author- Robert William Sandford The RMB Alliance is a new and developing series of clear, passionate and accessible lectures bringing together writers, thinkers, artists, planners and outdoor enthusiasts in the pursuit of ecological stability and common-sense environmental stewardship.
Mount Assiniboine: Images in Art Can$29.95 Author- Jane Lytton Gooch Preface by Robert Sandford Mount Assiniboine: Images in Art highlights a century of landscape art inspired by the Mount Assiniboine area of the Canadian Rockies from 1899 to 2006. The book includes a preface by Robert Sandford and an introduction discussing the history of exploration of the region, early ascents of Mount Assiniboine, the development of tourism, and the significant art this majestic peak has inspired. Illustrations in the introduction include four black-and-white archival photographs, along with five colour reproductions of Mary Vaux Walcott's stunning watercolours of wildflowers sketched in the area. The main text presents 42 colour plates illustrating a wide variety of styles and media from 23 artists including A.P. Coleman, Carl Rungius, James Simpson, Belmore Browne, Barbara and A.C. Leighton, Catharine and Peter Whyte, W.J. Phillips and A.Y. Jackson. Of these, only seven have been previously published. The colour plates are organized into three sections: approaching Assiniboine from the northwest; east of Assiniboine; and Mount Assiniboine itself. Each section is introduced with a black-and-white archival photograph and a quotation. The book concludes with a list of artists, endnotes, a full bibliography and an index.	In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies Can$22.95 Author- James Outram Foreword by Chic Scott Mountain Classics Collection "There is a wonderful fascination about mountains. Their massive grandeur, majesty of lofty height, splendour of striking outline-crag and pinnacle and precipice-seem to appeal both to the intellect and to the inmost soul of man, and to compel a mingled reverence and love �" -James Outram
Drink in the Wild: Teas, Cordials, Jams and More Can$12.95 Author - Hilary Stewart An enticing book that opens up a whole world of wild plants for brewing tasty teas and refreshing drinks, plus fruity preserves and more.	A Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry Can$19.95 Author - 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!

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