There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than beachcombing for seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to find colorful, fascinating specimen
Those who think of sharks as something only found in tropical waters will be surprised to learn that there are 18 species of sharks in the cool waters of the Pacific Northwest, from the 27-inch brown
When Balboa marched through Dariens jungles to cross the narrow isthmus in 1513, he was the first European to sight the Pacific from its eastern shores. For the next four centuries, pirates, gold min
Super Suckers is the culmination of over forty years of undersea photography and groundbreaking research about the largest known octopus species in the world, the giant Pacific octopus. Cosgrove and
Haig-Brown, a marine photographer and writer, explores the history and current condition of British Columbia's fishing industry in this image packed volume. Interviews with retired fishermen, fishing
This is a visual field guide identifying some 250 species of fish found along the coasts of North America's Pacific Northwest. Organized by family and then species, entries include information on spec
The most detailed collection of North Shore hiking trails is now more comprehensive than ever!From Horseshoe Bay and Lighthouse Park to the Baden-Powell Trail and Goldie Lake, discover the rugged beau
The California coast is one of the world's richest, most diverse habitats for intertidal marine life. It is also the site of one the world's greatest population concentrations and tourist destination
Alaska, the Yukon Territory and Northwestern Canada are home to some of the world's most breathtaking scenery. Their colourful and fragrant wild flowers are unmatched anywhere else in the world. Wild
Mike declare's in "The Expanded Reilly Method," "I have found the answer to enjoying an incredible life, no matter who you are or where you are or what you are doing or how much you weigh."
The book on the architect. Time magazine (US) has described Canada's Erickson as a superstar in his field. Iglauer, in her best New Yorker tradition, provides a biographical portrait and a complete su
Anecdotes, interviews and extensive research. Fuse magazine called it ". . . one of the most provocative and playful feminist texts to have emerged in recent years."
In the language of the Fraser River fishermen, "low water slack" is that particular tide when everything slows down: the wind, the river, even the human heartbeat. It is a time to reflect, to count th
The Bare Plum of Winter Rain is the latest collection of poetry by award-winning poet Patrick Lane, author of more than 20 published books of poetry. An icon in the Canadian literary scene, Lane has w
With humour and sensitivity, "Boys, Girls & Body Science" provides no-nonsense answers for children - and parents - with questions about sex. Specifically designed for young readers, "Boys, Girls & B
Since its first publication in 1981, "Daughters of Copper Woman" has become an underground classic, selling over 200,000 copies. Now comes a new edition that includes many pieces cut from the origina
Convenient, concise and waterproof, "Marine Mammals of the British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest" is the only guide you'll need when you head out onto the open ocean for cruising, kayaking or wh
Now Back in Print!"I Married the Klondike is a Canadian classic that has been anthologized, serialized and televised and in her twilight years it brought to my mother a modicum of fame, which she tho
