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Plants of the Rocky Mountains

Over 1300 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens are described and illustrated. Notes on origin of name, ecology, native uses, edibility and similar species are included, ...

L'encyclopédie visuelle des aliments

Magnificently illustrated and written in a clear, easy-to-read style, this encyclopedia is a treasure trove of information. The Visual Food Encyclopedia provides an informative overview of the fascinating ...

Dictionary of Cape Breton English

“A most welcome addition to the study of regional lexis in Canada. This book enriches the historical perspective in Canadian English and offers readers, at long last, a point of departure into the vocabulary ...

Plants of Coastal British Columbia

This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and ...

Bushcraft

By (author) Mors Kochanski
Categories: Active outdoor pursuits

Clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams, and a full color photo supplement detail all the practical skills and knowledge essential for surviving and enjoying the wilderness. Includes basic instructions ...

Sustainability Planning and Collaboration in Rural Canada

In step with rural development initiatives across Canada today, these fourteen case studies examine the shift toward sustainability-based planning as a key element of community development. They also ...

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada

Canada is home to a vast diversity of plants that have helped nourish and heal our people for thousands of years. Find out about: * First Nations uses of plant species * Gathering and preparing wild plants ...

Disarming Conflict

“A masterpiece highly recommended to commanders-in-chief, diplomats, and peacemakers. ” – Ambassador Bethuel A Kiplagat

Wars fought over the past quarter century have been a spectacular failure. ...

“My Own Portrait in Writing”

By (author) Patrick Grant
Categories: Literary theory
Series: Cultural Dialectics

A theoretically informed interpretation of Van Gogh’s literary achievement that is without precedent.

Many have drawn on Van Gogh’s voluminous correspondence for insights into his art and personal ...

Q Tasks

By (author) Carol Koechlin & Sandi Zwaan
Categories: Teacher training

Questions and critical thinking are key elements of successful learning. This totally revised edition of a true classic offers a wealth of flexible exercises that will help students formulate good questions ...