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Library hardback edition of a nature mystery story featuring two animal detectives and a sandcastle, with field notes and nature crafts based on the award-winning television series The Gumboot Kids.

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A hardback library edition of the guide for young teenagers to our extreme and worsening weather systems explaining how any why they are changing and how climate change affects them.

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One volume cannot possibly contain all the Munsch favorites--it would be too heavy to lift! Now volume two has another five classic Munsch titles: * Pigs * Purple, Green and Yellow * Mortimer * Murmel, Murmel, Murmel * Something Good These stories in this large-format book include the original illustrations by Michael Martchenko and Helene Desputeaux.

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Canoecraft is the ultimate guide to building a wood-strip canoe. Thousands of canoes have been built using Canoecraft over the last 30 years. Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of colour, this international bestseller, known as the 'Bible of canoe building' is back, bigger and better than ever. Ted Moores is a master builder of woodstrip/epoxy canoes. Over four decades teaching wooden-boat construction, he discovered that the same dream motivates all of his students, no matter their age: to build something beautiful and functional. Canoecraft is the road map to that dream. Moores offers comprehensive instructions for the first-time builder, and for the second-time builder. He adds a variety of canoe plans, each presented as a traditional table of offsets. There is also a series of builder's tips and techniques, and an entire chapter on carving a paddle, the perfect accompaniment to a handcrafted canoe. The author's counsel is straightforward: 'When good materials are used and simple steps are performed with care, professional results are sure to follow.' Whether the goal is to build a general-purpose recreational canoe, or an efficient modern tripping canoe, or a full-decked fast-cruising canoe with walnut veneer, Canoecraft is the ideal guide to making it happen successfully.

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In the Sea of Japan lies Okunoshima Island, a popular wildlife tourist destination that is teeming with wild bunnies. Visitors come from near and far to visit the island's furry inhabitants, who are surprisingly tame and accustomed to human interaction. Now kids can come spend a day with the bunnies of Bunny Island. These irresistible creatures, captured in full-colour, full-page photographs, are naturals in front of the camera. Young children will delight in these close-up photos of wiggling, yawning and kissing bunnies. The brief but endearing text will appeal to the animal lover in all of us. These are seriously busy bunnies! Flip through the pages to see how the bunnies hop, hop, hop and zoom, zoom, zoom across the page. Actions are accentuated with repetitive text to teach young children action words and invite them to join in on the fun. There is no quicker way to learn about bunnies!

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Anatomy of Exercise is revolutionary for its insights into how different muscles of the body actually work during exercise. The book is organised by body area and shows common sequences in the progression of a typical workout. Lifelike anatomical illustrations demonstrate each exercise and reveal in colourful detail exactly which muscles are engaged, which are being conditioned and how those muscles respond. The following features help the reader gain the greatest benefit from each exercise and thereby improve fitness and well-being: Detailed, full-colour anatomical illustrations for all the exercises; Annotations identifying the active and stabilising muscles; Concise how-to instructions for each exercise; Identification of the specific muscles that benefit the most from each exercise; Suggested modifications for different levels of difficulty; Instructions on stabilising the body throughout each movement; A visual index of exercises that allows easy navigation through the book; A glossary of anatomical terms. No other book provides such rich detail tailored to the general reader. Beginners, those already committed to exercise, competing athletes, trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, massage therapists and the many others involved in fitness will find Anatomy of Exercise fascinating, instructive and practical.

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The easiest and safest methods for making delectable preserves in small batches - all year long. The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving takes the guesswork out of home preserving. Both beginners and pros can make the most of fresh fruits and vegetables when these are readily available and inexpensive. Because these recipes require a minimum of time and fuss, home cooks will enjoy creating the preserves almost as much as everyone will enjoy tasting them. Included are both traditional and new recipes. Detailed instructions provide the safest and latest processing methods. Some recipes are suitable for microwaves. A brand new chapter features freezer preserving as an alternative to the traditional methods. The more than 300 enticing recipes include: . Jams, jellies and low-sugar spreads . Conserves, butters and curds . Pickles, relishes and chutneys . Salsas, mustards and marinades . Flavoured oils . Dessert sauces, syrups and liqueurs With delectable recipes and professional tips, The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving is the ideal guide for anyone who craves home-made preserves but doesn't want to spend all day in the kitchen. AUTHORS: Ellie Topp is a Professional Home Economist and a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She holds a Bachelors degree in Home Economics from Northwestern University, a Masters degree in foods and nutrition from the University of Wisconsin and was a research associate in the Department of Food Research at the University of Illinois. Margaret Howard is a Registered Dietitian and a Professional Home Economist. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Science, with a specialty in Home Economics from University of Western Ontario and interned in dietetics at Toronto General Hospital. Margaret has authored 15 cookbooks including several for people with diabetes published in cooperation with the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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Despite the growing interest in making paddles and canoes, it is difficult to find reliable information for that craft. For the how-to beginner, a paddle represents the perfect challenge, both finite and functional. For the skilled woodworker, the opportunity to experiment with design and technique to create a tailor-made product that perfectly suits a paddler's needs is a dream come true. In Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own, longtime canoeist and woodworker Graham Warren provides detailed information and guidance to make a canoe paddle that will be used with confidence and cherished for generations. The book is thoroughly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and plans with measurements for: How to make a paddle having a single blade, a bent shaft, or double blades; How to protect a paddle with oil or varnish; What to look for when test-driving a paddle; How to decorate a paddle; How to care for and repair a paddle.The book also covers: Paddle design - grips, shaft, blade, flexibility, weight, balance; Paddle woods and adhesives; Hand tools, power tools and homemade tools, carving and finishing tools; Making the paddle - size, design, mark out, cut and carve; Paddle plans, including Beavertail, Voyageur, Algonquin, Whitewater, Bent-shaft, Double-blade, Child's; Templates for grips, tips and blades; Materials sources. The authors include an appreciation of the evolution of the paddle plus a special chapter by renowned canoe-building teacher David Gidmark, which celebrates paddle-making in the native American tradition.

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For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has been introducing Shakespeare to primary school pupils. Working with her students, many as young as seven, she makes Shakespeare's plays come wonderfully alive for young eyes and ears. The texts are rewritten as simple rhyming verse and illustrated by her pupils' own lively colour illustrations of the characters and the action. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of Shakespeare around the world.

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Take a trip around Earth, with a front-row seat on the International Space Station and an astronaut as your guide. The Earth in Our Hands is a work of amazing breadth and beauty. Astronaut Thomas Pesquet brought his camera along for the ride when he was deployed to the International Space Station, and from this exceptional vantage point, he captured the Earth and its surroundings in sweeping views and stunning detail. Seas, rivers, islands, deserts, mountains, cities... From April to November 2021, Pesquet photographed every aspect of our planet from every angle. Spectacular and fascinating pictorials of the Alpha mission reveal the fragility of Earth and the need for humanity to protect it. The Earth in Our Hands begins as does the day, at dawn, and more than 200 stunning photos take readers through clouds, seas, coastlines, cities, deserts, mountains and, finally, nightfall. Readers are also treated to four panoramic gatefolds that cover the ISS crew, the Bahamas, Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) and New York City. Fantastic views of auroras, storms, coastlines and cities at night are a few of the delights. A vibrant tribute to the wonders of nature and a passionate plea for a collective awareness of the effects of climate change, The Earth in Our Hands is as compelling as it is beautiful.

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A sweeping visual history of the iconic figure of the Old West — and the present west. Cattle were introduced to North America as early as the 1680s. But the true era of the cowboy required an intersection of inventions and conditions that finally happened about 1860. The east of North America was thickly forested. Modern cattle thrive in grasslands, and when white Europeans made their way to Texas, Kansas and Missouri they found a bonanza of grasslands that were being connected to the big markets of the East by the first railways across the plains. Abilene, Kansas became a destination for cattle drives from Texas, that sent vast shipments to Omaha and the meat packers of Chicago. For a period of 50 years, the cowboy of legend had a vital role in the economy of America. This is the story, in photos, texts and illustrations of who the cowboys were, what their lives and culture were, famous cowboys, outlaws and lawmen, cattle and horses — in short, the whole world of the cowboy from early days to now. Packed with archival photos, posters, sidebars and museum-worthy artifacts, Cowboy includes: Cowboys of the Old West: America’s early explorers and settlers; Westward expansion, wars with Native peoples; Wagon trains and the first railroads; The creation of cattle ranches; The vaqueros, the first cowboys; What is a cow? Bovine biology; Cowboy clothing and saddles; Hazards of the trail; The cattle drives: major railheads; The last roundup (1910); Outlaws, rustlers and lawmen; Cowboy-style entertainers (Annie Oakley, Kit Carson, Buffalo Bill Cody). The Modern Cowboy: The up-to-date cowhand; Seasons of the ranch; Modern horse breeds: mustangs and quarter-horses; Rodeos, and their future; The cowboy legacy in art, film, TV and song; Cowboy fashion: blue jeans and bolo ties; The cowboy story: from Zane Grey to Cormac McCarthy. Throughout, spectacular images and well-researched photographs designed in a “period” style make this a useful resource and a fascinating gift for anyone with a fondness for the real cowboy story.

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“I am often asked what is the most memorable photograph I have ever taken. This is difficult to decide because many photos meant personal involvement. My Inuit photos to me are most meaningful. They were taken under difficult conditions. I came to know the people. We lived together and shared hardships.” —Richard Harrington, 1998. German-born Richard Harrington (1911–2005) was a renowned documentary photographer. He traveled to more than 120 countries, and his work has appeared in the Toronto Star, Life, Look, National Geographic, Paris Match, Der Stern and Parade Magazine. Some of his most memorable photographs were captured between 1948 and 1953, when Harrington took five expeditions to the Arctic. His work documents not only the transitioning lifestyles of the locals, as western influences encroached on traditional ways of living, but also a terrible famine that struck the Padleimuit in the Northwest Territories in 1950 — when the caribou, the main source of food for the Padleimuit, did not follow their usual migration path. The moving photographs from this series document dignity, acceptance and love in the face of starvation. Richard Harrington: Arctic Photography is a curated selection of some of Harrington’s most stirring and compelling photographs from his years in the Arctic. With an introduction by renowned curator and artist Gerald McMaster and a short biography written by Stephen Bulger, the primary representative of Harrington’s estate, this collection of masterful photographs is an important and timely re-examination of Harrington’s work in the face of a changing climate and renewed Indigenous activism.

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Recipes and anecdotes for learning everything about the gastronomic culture of Vietnam. With the huge emigration from Vietnam after its civil war, Vietnamese cuisine has become part of the mainstream of Asian food eaten in the west. But if you are new to it, it has delicious mysteries that this book can explain. Vietnamese Cuisine is a comprehensive culinary guide, covering: Utensils (woks and steamers); Techniques (chopping and tying herbs); Ingredients; Histories; Regional foods and maps; Etiquette; Traditional and holiday meals. And answers these important questions: What flavour harmonies does a Vietnamese meal comprise?; What are the everyday favourites?; What are the holiday meals?; What are the traditional herbs and spices and where do you find them?; What is “pho” and why is it a popular restaurant dish? And don’t forget the delicious recipes: Vietnamese sauces and condiments, spring rolls and cool rolls, beef noodle soups, duck and caramelized pork dishes, coconut milk flan. All in a handsomely illustrated volume that will be your introduction to a great cuisine.

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Yeasts and bacteria are the pioneers of life on earth. They are present everywhere in our environment, and they make the fermented foods and drinks that are at the heart of cuisines around the world. From hanging game to “age” in prehistoric times to the latest technological research, the methods of fermentation have been greatly refined but the principle remains the same: we rely on living organisms to improve taste and human nutrition. Through the exploration of food history that is almost as old as humanity, and an overview of key products — including bread, cheese, wine, beer, coffee and yogurt — this book immerses us in a world of unexpected flavours and textures. Some thirty tasty recipes — from simple (pickles, salmon gravlax, pretzels and kombucha) to sophisticated which were conceived by the experts of the Institut Paul Bocuse—enable everyone to discover the rich flavours offered by fermentation.

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It is likely that a knife was the first man-made tool, and certainly it was the most important for primitive man. It became the heart of every stage of civilization, evolving through the stone age, and the “ages” of bronze, iron, and steel, finally becoming more than a tool—a true collector’s object of artisanal beauty. Knifemaking has benefited through the use of old and new materials, and new techniques that combine traditional metallurgy with high technology and aeronautical craftsmanship, using metal powders. Most of all, thanks to a new generation of cutlers, from every continent, artisans, artists, designers and crafters have made a wild variety of beautiful knives that are beyond most people’s standard idea of a plain cutting tool. Of Knives and Men is a superb display of the world’s foremost contemporary knifecrafters. The 46 artisans, and their works selected for this book are, to our eyes, the most representative of the last 30 years. All have their own style and character, mixed with utility and the knifemaking tradition of their home country and culture. Others are quite startling in their inventiveness: a simple steel knife with a handle made from a fox’s lower jaw (Mickael Moing, France); Damascus steel blade and fossilized mammoth ivory handle (Pekka Tuominen, Finland); stainless steel blade with ironwood handle encrusted with mother of pearl and precious stones (Harumi Hirryama, Japan); and a “button lock” knife of Damascus steel, with a handle of Damascus, gold, titanium and mother of pearl (Michael Walker, USA). And the knifemakers are from many countries: Brazil, USA, France, Slovakia, Finland, Japan, Italy, Canada, South Africa… and more, displaying a stunning variety of material and technique. There are 217 astounding knives and sheaths in all, plus a directory of decorative materials used for the handles and sheaths, from birds eye maple to mammoth molar, from carbon fiber to fossilized coral, and techniques from ancient, to lost-and-then-rediscovered, to space age. All have a grade of cost and contact information for the makers. Extra sections on embellishments like scrimshaw, blade engraving and sculpting of handle material are added. This is a unique and beautiful volume that will have very wide appeal.

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A collaboration between a master nature photographer and a botanist that celebrates the astonishing varieties of leaves. Leaves are everywhere, appearing in an abundant variety of shapes, colours and textures. They are the unappreciated gifts of nature, worthy of far more extensive study by all. Extraordinary Leaves is a celebration of one of nature’s miracles. As Dennis Schrader explains: “To prepare this book, I have been obligated to take a more intimate look at all aspect of leaves — their many uses, their place in history, the science behind what’s going on in a leaf and the unadulterated, simple beauty of the leaf itself.” Photographer Stephen Green-Armytage discovered the beauty of leaves while browsing in a greenhouse. The more he looked at the intricate patterns, the more fascinated he became. His photography in this book is the result of years of study, and it is strikingly beautiful. Through words and images, Extraordinary Leaves provides an insightful tour. Topics include colour, pattern, texture and shape. Among the specific plants covered are coleus, kale, caladium and ferns.

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How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colourful singing and flying neighbours with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behaviour and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds. Packed into this easy book: Why feeding birds is important; How to build your own feeders; How to foil squirrels and other predators; Attracting birds with natural foods and water; Hand feeding do’s and don’ts; Recognizing and identifying birds; Which plants in your garden will attract birds?; Bird conservation efforts and how to get involved. Colourfully designed and full of photographs, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is designed to feed the curiosity and imagination of young lovers of nature.

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An illustrated guide to California’s most popular and iconic nature getaways. 150 Nature Hot Spots in California showcases the legendary diversity and beauty of California’s landscape and wildlife — famous deserts, iconic badlands, lush forests and beautiful beaches. The book is organized by region. Each entry includes at-a-glance information on activities, addresses and contact information; a feature on the location’s characteristics, history and best hiking paths; and photography illustrating the geography and prominent wildlife and flora of the region. The destinations and sites include: Waterfalls and giant sequoias of Yosemite National Park; The cinder cone of Amboy Crater; Below-sea-level salt flats of Death Valley National Park; Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park; The palm oasis at Coachella Valley Preserve; Tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument; The wind-sculpted badlands of Alabama Hills; Hydrothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park; Tule elk and whales at Point Reyes National Seashore. California is one of America’s most popular travel destinations. According to Visit California, the state is the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S. Of the 268 million tourists that visited in 2016, roughly 75% were Californians, 18% were from other states and 7% were from outside the country. This guidebook will appeal to all travellers: families, hikers, campers, photographers and other nature enthusiasts; those who’d want to spend a week in the wilderness; and those who simply want take a day trip. The book is a must-have for libraries, tourism offices, travel agents and bookshops.

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A picture guide to the work of a schoolteacher, reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof–the-art equipment. Firefighters’ uniforms protect better; builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in their family and in their dreams and aspirations.

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A comprehensive introduction to the basic techniques of pattern design for clothing. More and more women are making their own clothes but there are few comprehensive references available. For the most part, dedicated sewers have had to adjust standardised patterns or muddle their way through foreign-language books. In Practical Pattern Making two pattern-making experts and designers introduce the basic techniques of creative pattern design for clothing. It is intended to help fashion students, designers and enthusiastic sewers develop and create a variety of styles, regardless of complexity. The book uses photographs, examples, diagrams and templates to explain all of the techniques, formulas and professional tricks to create a custom-tailored skirt, suit or dress. The tutorial style poses questions that encourage problem-solving.Features include: * How to measure the body, with 13 illustrative photographs * Blank professional worksheets to copy and use * 40 scaled pattern templates with all markings * How to draw and mark a sized pattern with darts, pleats and so on * Modelling and draping to design and fit a pattern * Working with fabric grain and bias * Photos of garments in process and finished * The 40 garment selections begin with a basic skirt and progress from a fitted jacket and suit to an asymmetrical balloon dress, flounce dress, tissue dresses and more. All require just a few pattern pieces.

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The stories in this Munsch collection are: • The Paper Bag Princess • I Have to Go! • David’s Father • The Fire Station • Thomas’ Snowsuit

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An illustrated history of the gods, heroes, monsters and legends of Viking culture encapsulated in prose and verse myths passed on through hundreds of years of oral tradition.

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A hardback library edition of the guidebook for young readers which introduces key geological and scientific concepts and illustrates the identity and main features of minerals and rocks.

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An illustrated guide to the capital of the USA, a city packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings, architectural landmarks and world-famous museums.

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Library hardback edition of a nature mystery story featuring two animal detectives and a woodpecker, with field notes and nature crafts based on the award-winning television series The Gumboot Kids.

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A nature mystery story featuring two animal detectives and a woodpecker, with field notes and nature crafts based on the award-winning television series The Gumboot Kids.

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An essential guide to rearing butterflies and moths in a butterflyfriendly garden. This outstanding guidebook is for butterfly lovers and gardeners who not only want to create a butterfly-friendly garden, but also want to support butterflies and moths in order to maintain healthy populations. This second edition is updated with new information and 10 new butterfly and moth species to raise and enjoy. Author Brenda Dziedzic noticed that there were far fewer butterflies around today than she saw in her childhood. Starting in her own garden she set out to learn why and what she could do to fix this. Raising Butterflies and Moths in the Garden is the outcome of what she learned about these fascinating insects and the native plants they depend on. In this book, Dziedzic shares the vast experience she gained in helping butterflies thrive through all stages of life. She shows readers how they can do the same — no matter the time of year or the size of their property — by providing all the information and practical guidance they need. Raising Butterflies and Moths in the Garden features more than 550 colour photographs showing the life cycles of over 45 butterflies and moths — from egg to adult — as well as the host and nectar plants they rely on. These are the new butterflies and moths included in this second edition: Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta); Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia); Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae); Io Moth (Automeris io); Malachite (Siproeta stelenes); Pink-striped Oakworm Moth (Anisota virginiensis); Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis); Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton); Tersa Sphinx (Xylophanes tersa); Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus). Like the highly successful first edition, Raising Butterflies and Moths in the Garden is bound to become an excellent seller in retail settings as well as a popular reference in libraries and schools.

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A nature mystery story featuring two animal detectives and a sandcastle, with field notes and nature crafts based on the award-winning television series The Gumboot Kids.

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The dog’s done his bit. Your job is to find what he’s left behind. For years Joe Shyllit has struggled, like all dog owners, with sometimes having trouble finding his dog’s poo. A dog’s poo can hide almost anywhere. If he just couldn’t find it, Shyllit would either do a fake pick-up or steel his nerves and walk away — a crime punishable by deathly dirty looks. Dog owners are a tough bunch. One day Shyllit decided that he would take photographs of the places where he could not find the poo but knew it was there. And so, Find the Poo was born, an odour-free challenge to find the poo in 22 sharp colour photographs. Driveway gravel, autumn leaves, tree bark, red stones, roots, undergrowth, dappled sunlight, tiny pine cones — all are hiding a contribution from Shyllit’s 10-year-old cockapoo, Farfel. Unlike real life, however, the answers are at the back of the book. Consider them training for the next time you walk your dog.

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Library-bound hardback picture guide to the work of a zookeeper, reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof–the-art equipment. Firefighters’ uniforms protect better; builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in their family and in their dreams and aspirations.

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An illustrated guide to the historic sites and natural attractions of the Sunshine State, whose climate, beaches and theme parks make it one of the world's most popular holiday destinations.

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Fully illustrated natural history guide to the 64 turtle species that inhabit the USA and Canada and the oceans that surround them, plus an introduction to turtle biology and anatomy.

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A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 35 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition. AGES: 4 to 6 AUTHOR: Robert Munsch is the bestselling, widely celebrated author of more than 50 books for children. Love You Forever is his internationally bestselling book with over 30 million copies sold. He lives in Guelph, Ontario. Sheila McGraw has illustrated six children's books, including the best-selling I Promise I'll Find You and has written children's and adult craft books Papier Mache for Kids and Painting and Decorating Furniture.

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Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids presents straightforward advice on what every explorer must know if they are to survive the most daunting challenges the world has to offer. The ultimate adventures are gleaned from the author’s travels around the world. He packs every page with the priceless knowledge he has gained over the years. Features include: “Watch Out!” warnings and danger alerts; “What To Wear” checklists; “How To” advice (such as how to spear a fish); Equipment essentials (like anti-leech socks); “Did You Know” sidebars describing the animals adventurers may encounter; Interesting facts, such as the experiences of record-breaking explorers, like Sir Ranulph Fiennes who cut off the tops of his own fingers in a vice rather than endure the pain of frostbite for one more minute; Explorer Q+A’s, where the author describes his own lifetime of exploring; Author Q+A’s. Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids is no replacement for the real thing but quite possibly it will inspire would-be explorers to dream about their own adventures in the not-so-distant future.

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Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds packs in a lot of information. Illustrations, text, charts, tables and icons make it an ideal reference for dog lovers, who will enjoy flipping through the pages. The breeds are thoroughly researched and represent canines from around the world. There are ancient breeds and modern breeds, including the 'designer dogs' that have become so popular in recent years. They range from rare breeds for the dog lover that wants something different, to the favourite breeds that make for a reliable choice. The breeds are organized into various categories, such as type (which share loosely common ancestry and traits), purpose, and more. For example, Spitz-Type Dogs typically have thick and dense fur, pointed ears and muzzles, and puffy tails that curl up and over their rears. They descend from ancient breeds that came from Arctic regions, although today's spitz dogs were developed all over the world. Spitz dogs include the Akita, Canaan, American Eskimo, and the Pomeranian. Each breed is described on one page and features these details: * English and any alternative names, place of origin and year of first known introduction; * Icons and keys indicating all available coat colours; exercise requirements; graph indicating average weight, height and life expectancies; * At a Glance chart rating Intelligence; Ease of training; Affection; Playfulness; Good guard dogs; Good with children; Good with other dogs; and Grooming required; * Descriptive text and a brief history of the breed; * Two colour photographs, of one adult and one puppy. Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds is a fabulous reference. In addition to the hundreds of breeds of all type, origin and purpose, the book includes the many designer breeds developed over the last couple of decades, making it undoubtedly the most up to date and detailed breed book currently available.

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For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has been introducing Shakespeare to primary school pupils. Working with her students, many as young as seven, she makes Shakespeare's plays come wonderfully alive for young eyes and ears. The texts are rewritten as simple rhyming verse and illustrated by her pupils' own lively colour illustrations of the characters and the action. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of Shakespeare around the world.

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Every day there are tens of thousands of transoceanic flights. In the 1930s, the invention of planes able to traverse the Atlantic changed the world. However, there were already aircraft crossing vast oceans over a decade earlier. Lighter than air, these vehicles were called dirigibles, or, as the Germans named them, Graf Zeppelins. Illustrated with period photographs, vintage travel posters, blueprints, advertisements and colorful brochures, Zeppelins: The Golden Age of Airships covers every aspect of these fascinating and oft overlooked airships, from their initial designs through to the height of their popularity during the Golden Age of Aviation. At the beginning of the 20th Century, dirigibles transported passengers, mail and other cargo from Europe to the Americas, forever changing the world’s concept of time and space. Zeppelins: The Golden Age of Airships is a thorough exploration of these awe-inspiring feats of aviation, including: The story of Ferdinand von Zeppelin, inventor of the Zeppelin, and his surprising involvement in the US Civil War; The military role of airships; much has been said about the aerial bombing of Britain in World War II, but little has been written of how, during the first World War, the Zeppelin was employed as a “terror weapon”; The expedition of the dirigible The Norge, the first craft to cross the North Pole; The many flights of the Graf Zeppelin, including the first ever round-the-world trip, funded largely by William Randolph Hearst; The dirigibles of the US navy and the United Kingdom; Hollywood’s fascination with dirigibles, and the role film played in romanticizing the aircrafts in the minds of the public; The infamous tragedy of the Hindenburg. Zeppelins is not simply the illustrated history of an aircraft; it is the story of a changing world. It is the story of the 20th Century, one of imagination, exploration, idealism and tragedy.

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A selection of nature’s greatest imposters, tricksters and magicians. Whether to escape predators or to surprise their prey, the talented strategists of nature in The Champions of Camouflage survive using visual trickery and fascinating biology. Some simply change their clothing to suit the seasons, such as the willow ptarmigan who appears pure white in winter snow and goldenbrown-red in the summer. Others, like the satanic leaf-tailed gecko who disguises itself amidst leaves to blend into its surroundings, are the same year-round but their appearance seamlessly blends them into the environment. grasshoppers of the genus Paraphidnia and the African mantis Popa spurca perfectly imitate the small branches of trees, becoming virtually invisible to predators and prey. Some species use incredible stratagems to get rid of their enemies; the frog Physalaemus, for example. When this amphibian is threatened, he turns his back to his opponent and shows his hindquarters on which is “painted” a pair of large black eyes. If the mask is not enough to intimidate the opponent, the fake eyes will emit an impressive “white secretion.” That usually does the trick. The book is organized by the manner of camouflage: The Art of Camouflage: Invisibility cloak; Seasonal clothes; Quick colours. Changing Shapes: Leaf imposters; Moving twigs; The watery art of disappearing; Deception. Game of Illusion: At the masquerade ball; In the eye of the beholder; Trojan Horse; Identity theft; Bait and switch.

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"Offers readers a wealth of information... numerous tips and ideas for working and designing with driftwood... of interest to many woodworkers and crafters.” — Library Journal From the beach to the backyard. Driftwood is an ideal building material. It is abundant, renewable, and — best of all — free for the taking. It is easy to work with, does not require complicated precision assembly or special tools, and the results are guaranteed to be unique since no two pieces of driftwood are the same. Driftwood Furniture will show anyone how to construct unique and useful chairs, tables and benches, arbours and decorative objects. Each project is clearly illustrated and fully explained with black-andwhite illustrations. The materials and tools required are listed separately so you will have everything ready before you start. The results are fun, whimsical and durable. The projects featured in Driftwood Furniture will appeal to novice and experienced woodworkers alike and include: Garden benches; Arbours; Adirondack chairs; Sleigh; Patio table; Hanging Flowerbox; Wine rack; Chaise longue; Hooded chair, conversation chairs and more chairs; Wheelbarrow; And much more. From beach to backyard, driftwood furniture is a welcome addition to any home.

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Fifty years ago, Secretariat, a horse so brilliantly fast and powerful that many of his records still stand today, completed its historic American Triple Crown victory. Secretariat’s rider was Ron Turcotte, a master of his craft who grew up as one of fourteen children in the small lumberjack town of Drummond, New Brunswick. Four other Turcottes, Noel, Rudy, Roger and Yves, followed their older brother onto North American racetracks and into the winner’s circle. The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is the story of this family’s journey from their little corner of the woods to the top of the thoroughbred racing world. Each Turcotte found outstanding success, collectively winning a staggering 8,251 races for purse earnings just shy of £60 million. The name Turcotte meant one thing in thoroughbred racing: winning. But the jockey’s life takes a toll. Each brother was in a never-ending battle to maintain their riding weights. Noel, Rudy and Roger fought the bottle. And then came the losses, the injuries and the heartbreaks. The unlikely triumph of one of horse racing’s greatest families was not without tragedy. Drawing upon over 30 years of reporting and interviews, journalist Curtis Stock takes readers on an unforgettable ride through the major players and race days of thoroughbred racing. Part biography, part oral history and part creative nonfiction, The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is a true underdog story and sure bet for any sports fan.

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British Columbia is richly blessed with lush temperate rainforests, snow-capped mountains, rugged coastlines and unique wildlife. 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores this Canadian province’s remarkable splendour and natural diversity. This second edition has been totally updated with new information and 25 additional destinations for nature lovers. Each entry includes a descriptive destination profile, beautiful full colour photographs and at-a-glance information about the location and available activities. This new edition also features QR codes, which will allow readers to easily access information online about each hot spot. The destinations are divided into six chapters — Vancouver Island and the Coast; Central British Columbia; Lower Mainland; Okanagan, Similkameen and Area; Kootenay Region; and Northern British Columbia. Here are just some of the new locations featured in this new edition: Howe Sound Crest Trail, which follows a picturesque ridge overlooking Howe Sound; Nootka Island, where you can spot coastal wolves and whale watch from shore; Savary Island, which has rare forested sand dunes; Willow Point Reef, an accessible spot to explore tidepools teeming; with sea creatures and many more! Anyone who is eager to discover new places in British Columbia to hike, photograph wildlife, camp and paddle — whether going on a day trip, a weekend getaway or an extended holiday — will welcome this thorough and appealing guidebook.

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Before Chanel there was Lucile. She was one of the world’s most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born as just plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman’s place was in the home. Unsinkable Lucile is a lavishly illustrated story of Lucile’s lively childhood, her rise to the top of the fashion world and her survival of the Titanic disaster and its aftermath, during which she was unjustly vilified. Time and time again, she proved that nothing could sink her spirits or stop her drive to innovate and create. Among Lucile’s many innovations were the first fashion shows, the first fashion models and the Edwardian craze for oversized hats. She also helped free women from the corset and coined the word “chic.” Lucile was also a fashion adviser to millions and the creator of clothes seen in over 115 movies. Replete with historical photographs and beautiful painting by award-winning illustrator Laurie McGaw, Unsinkable Lucile is a humorous, touching and empowering tale of a woman who beat the odds, never backed down and changed the world of fashion forever.

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Have you ever wanted to dine in a water tower, explore the site of a former beaver ranch or take a scenic potty break in a mountain-top outhouse? Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta is the ultimate guide for travellers looking for the quirky, unique and inspiring side of Alberta. Travel writer and author Debbie Olsen, a proud Albertan who’s visited nearly every corner of the province, has assembled a list of over 150 unusual places, things to see and events that make Alberta one-of-a-kind — from its dozens of roadside attractions and surprising landforms to its fascinating historical sites and off-beat museums. Organized into four regions — South of Calgary, Calgary to Edmonton, the Rocky Mountains and North of Edmonton — this guidebook takes you on a journey across the province, with lively text that sheds light on each location’s interesting history, as well as maps, contact information, fact boxes and colour photographs that bring the spots to life. Here are just a few of the unusual, obscure and intriguing things you’ll read about: The Fort Museum, Macleod: the birthplace of the RCMP Musical Ride; Maggie’s Diner, Tack and Feed, High River: the set of the hit TV show Heartland; Donalda and District Museum, Donalda: the world’s largest collection of oil lamps; World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, Torrington: Alberta’s first gopher museum; Abraham Lake’s Ice Bubbles: the world’s most beautiful ice bubbles; Lake Minnewanka and Minnewanka Landing: the site of Banff’s sunken ghost town; Fort Chipewyan Ice Road: the winter road that connects Fort McMurray to Fort Chipewyan; Wood Buffalo National Park’s Beaver Dam: the world’s largest beaver dam, which can be seen from space. The book also features themed entries, such as museums that celebrate Alberta’s energy production, unusual roadside attractions, unusual bathrooms (for regular people), unusual festivals and events, and unusual foods invented in Alberta. Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta is a fun and entertaining jaunt for armchair travellers and road trippers alike.

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Children's Choice Winner (ages 12 to 16 category) at the 2018 School Library Association Information Book of the Year Awards. "In league with Art Spiegelman's Maus and Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, this is a must-purchase for any teen or adult graphic novel collection." -School Library Journal (starred review). From the pen of former Daily Star (Lebanon) reporter Samya Kullab comes a breathtaking and hard-hitting story of one family's struggle to survive in the face of war, displacement, poverty and relocation. Escape from Syria is a fictionalized account that calls on reallife circumstances and true tales of refugee families to serve as a microcosm of the Syrian uprising and the war and refugee crisis that followed. The story spans six years in the lives of Walid, his wife Dalia, and their two children, Amina and Youssef. Forced to flee from Syria, they become asylum-seekers in Lebanon, and finally resettled refugees in the West. It is a story that has been replayed thousands of times by other families. When the family home in Aleppo is destroyed by a government-led bomb strike, Walid has no choice but to take his wife and children and flee their war-torn and much loved homeland. They struggle to survive in the wretched refugee camps of Lebanon, and when Youssef becomes fatally ill as a result of the poor hygienic conditions, his father is forced to take great personal risk to save his family. Walid's daughter, the young Amina, a whip-smart grade-A student, tells the story. As she witnesses firsthand the harsh realities that her family must endure if they are to survive - swindling smugglers, treacherous ocean crossings, and jihadist militias - she is forced to grow up very quickly in order to help her parents and brother. Kullab's narrative masterfully maps both the collapse and destruction of Syria, and the real-life tragedies faced by its citizens still today. The family's escape from their homeland makes for a harrowing tale, but with their safe arrival in the West it serves as a hopeful endnote to this ongoing worldwide crisis. Beautiful illustrations by Jackie Roche - whose work on the viral web-comic, Syria's Climate Conflict, was seen prominently in Symboliamag.com, Upworthy.com and Motherjones.com, among others - bring Kullab's words to life in stunning imagery that captures both the horror of war and the dignity of human will.

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About the previous edition: "Definitely succeeds as an art book, thanks to the quality of Walker's engravings; and as a collectible for Cohen fans, thanks to how well the artist captures his subject." --Foreword Reviews In Leonard Cohen, master engraver George A. Walker offers new perspectives on the life and artistic accomplishments of a poet and musician who has captivated generations for six decades and whose influence circles the globe still. Arranged chronologically, the engravings depict scenes from Cohen's many and varied creative endeavors, including poetry, novels, singing and songwriting. The book also presents portraits of some of the many famous characters who shared Cohen's life and friendship, from poets Irving Layton and Allan Ginsberg, to musicians Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, and celebrated artist Andy Warhol. Best read to music, Leonard Cohen presents images of Cohen's iconic public persona alongside vivid interpretations of his ever-evolving work. The engravings compose a biographical mosaic that invites readers to contemplate the public perception of Cohen's critical and commercial acclaim. Some scenes are drawn from history, others from Walker's imagination. The images encourage us to search beyond the visual elements and to see in them a poem, a song, a meaningful turn of phrase. They urge us to consider Cohen's life and work through the lens of our own experience. Leonard Cohen was conceived as a celebration of Cohen's eightieth birthday and was first published as a limited edition of eighty copies hand printed at Walker's studio in Toronto. This revised edition has 2 additional engravings.

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Though plastic has numerous benefits, our reliance on this sturdy, light and flexible material, paired with its longevity and our changing consumer habits means we’ve created a real plastic problem. More than 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into our oceans every year, and plastic litter can be found on virtually every coastline. Scientists have even found microplastics embedded in Arctic ice. Your Plastic Footprint educates readers about the origins and scope of the plastic problem, helps them measure the scale of the problem on an individual level and then offers solutions on how to rethink and reduce plastic use. Bursting with informative infographics and photos, this book illuminates each individual’s impact on this global issue. Here are just a couple of facts you’ll find in this book: Plastic’s effect on the environment begins at its very origins, as fossil fuels in the ground. Over 3 million barrels of oil are used each day in the production of plastic, and plastic will account for over 56 gigatons (billion tons) of emissions between now and 2050; Each of us will generate 786 kilograms (1,732.8 lb) of plastic waste just from clothing in our lifetime. That is equivalent to 5,249 polyester T-shirts or 19,650 2-litre soda bottles; An average shopper uses at least one plastic shopping bag per day. Over a lifetime, that shopper will generate 128 kilograms (282.2 lb) of plastic waste. This problem, like plastic, is not going away, and it is up to governments, corporations and individuals to make changes. Your Plastic Footprint is a must-read for every conscious consumer who is worried about the future of our planet and looking to reduce their plastic footprint.

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