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Mile Zero

Auteure: Thomas Sanchez

Nombre de pages: 367

"Mile zero" marks the location of Key West -- the island that defines the end of the American road, the cultural junction where Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Afro worlds collide. On this island, with its cruel legacy of slave trade and Latin revolution, and its turbulent present of marijuana millionaires, threadbare illegal immigrants, and hard-luck treasure hunters, lives St. Cloud, an American expatriated in his own country, a fugitive from the unresolved anguish of his generation. Chronicling St. Cloud's dangerous reawakening, Mile Zero illuminates the inward and outward tumult of our time in a huge, startling, and profoundly felt novel.

Beyond Mile Zero

Auteure: Lily Gontard

Nombre de pages: 429

In 1942, the west coast of North America was under threat after the attack on Pearl Harbor, prompting the US government to build a military road from Dawson Creek, BC, to Delta Junction, AK. Renowned as a driving challenge and for its remote scenic beauty, the Alaska Highway opened to the public in 1948. It was the beginning of the golden age of the automobile. Silvertip, Swift River, Silver Dollar, Krak-R-Krik, Chickaloon and other quaint and quirky establishments sprang up along the highway, offering travellers coffee, gas, conversation and a place to spend the night. During the roadhouse heyday, owners and employees lived on the frontier and earned good wages. Some were looking for a life-long commitment and a place to raise a family, others relished the isolation. Aside from truckers, today most people travel the Alaska Highway in fuel-efficient cars and self-sufficient RVs—the demand for lodge services has diminished and the businesses struggle to survive. Since December 2014, Yukoners Gontard and Kelly have been visiting operating and abandoned lodges, recording the unique culture of the Alaska Highway before it disappears completely. The book includes the recollections of ...

Yukon

Auteure: Polly Evans

Nombre de pages: 278

Canada's Yukon is one the world's last great wildernesses, where bears, moose and caribou roam. It's a place where hikers, paddlers, skiers and mushers can travel for days without seeing another human soul, where the northern lights dance green and red across starry skies, and where glaciers tumble, mountain peaks soar, and tundra shrubs scream scarlet as summer turns to fall. Bradt's Yukon is the only guidebook dedicated to this natural and historical wonderland. Offering practical advice on everything from where to pan for gold to how to avoid being eaten by a bear, alongside quirky anecdotes (such as the story behind the 'sourtoe cocktail' - a shot of whisky garnished with a severed human toe), it's the perfect companion for highway drivers, cruise-ship passengers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike.

Linda Rogers

Auteure: Harold Rhenisch

Nombre de pages: 184

Writers Barbara Colebrook Peace, Harold Rhenish, and John Gould and critic Ronald B. Hatch all contribute essays to this collection dedicated to the life and work of Linda Rogers. Throughout her career Rogers has remained a diverse writer--by turns a storyteller, children's author, and novelist--whose work has consistently revealed the power and grace of childhood and its power to transform adults. Rogers is the author of The Bursting Test, a novel, as well as Worm Sandwich and Molly Brown Is Not a Clown, both children's books.

Pacific Palate

Auteure: Don Genova

Nombre de pages: 285

Pacific Palate is the expanded and updated edition of the ultimate guide to sourcing local, artisanal, gourmet food products on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. In this expanded and updated edition, well-known food writer Don Genova presents the best food producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, introducing readers to the many talented and passionate people and companies throughout the region—all working to promote a growing food culture. Meet the local food artisans and learn about their history, discover favourite offerings, and get a sense of how well you can eat if you buy local. Organized into six regions—Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley, Mid-Island, Greater Victoria, Saanich Peninsula, and the Gulf Islands—the book provides complete sourcing information and the stories behind some of the best produce, dairy, chocolate, honey, sauces, meats, seafoods, baked goods, and beverages to be found on the islands. The book also includes Saturday Sojourns—tips for spending a toothsome and memorable day in each region. Open the door to the islands’ food network and discover high-quality food products made with love and care right here. With over 160 profiles, an...

First Descents

Auteure: Richard Bangs , John Yost , Yvon Chounard , Royal Robbins

Nombre de pages: 186

Dropping into the unknown on a rubber raft, hurled against rocks and cliff walls, only to round a blind bend, go vertical on a 10-foot standing wave, and flip over backwards into a deafening vat of near-freezing whitewater. Such is life for the brave souls who commit themselves to exploring the world’s untried rivers. First Descents collects the most enthralling tales from the world’s most respected river explorers. Vivid portrayals in the adventurers’ own words and original photographs tell of solitary efforts and major expeditions on rivers both famous and unknown, including the Yangtze River in China, the Colorado River in Arizona, Ethiopa’s Baro River, and the Braldu River in Pakistan. With stories from Royal Robbins, Tao Berman, Yvonne Chouinard, and others, this newly revised and expanded edition of the 1989 classic captures the excitement, fear, and elation of over four decades of river exploration.

Long Stories Shortened

Auteure: William J Peters

Nombre de pages: 259

Long Stories Shortened is a collection of short stories and vignettes; largely about growing up in South Winnipeg in the 1960s and 1970s, but also the author’s escapades as a kid and teenager, and his life as a communications professional, photographer, husband, father and musician. Long ago memories are brought to life with poignancy, humour, insight and charm! “Bill Peters asked me to write an offhanded, maybe even funny blurb for this book, but I’m not playing along – because I’m moved by these fragments of memory, and I admire his writing. His nostalgia is almost secretively ethical; his memories of place and characters are far more insightful and historically significant than he’s letting on. I’m sorry, Bill. This is a really good book.” —Margaret Sweatman, author of The Gunsmith’s Daughter, is lucky to count herself among Bill’s neighbours. “Bill’s creative writing talents were obvious even at a young age. I highly recommend this book to anyone who experienced suburban 1970s in Winnipeg. You’ll immediately identify with many of his stories!” —John Matthews, Bill’s grade 8-9 Language Arts teacher “We gratefully accept Mr. Peters’ offer to ...

Geek Mafia

Auteure: Rick Dakan

Nombre de pages: 382

Inspired by author Rick Dakan’s own eventful experiences in the video game and comic book industries, the Geek Mafia series satisfies the hunger in all of us to buck the system, take revenge on corporate America, and live a life of excitement and adventure. Key West—southernmost point in the United States, Mile Zero on Highway 1; and as far as you can run away from your past troubles without swimming to Cuba. Key West—originally Cayo Huesos or Isle of Bones, for centuries a refuge for pirates, wreckers, writers, scoundrels, drunks, and tourists. Now home to a Crew of techno geek con artists who’ve turned it into their own private hunting ground. Paul and Chloe have the run of the sun-drenched island, free to play and scam far from the enemies they left behind in Silicon Valley. But that doesn’t mean they can’t bring a little high tech know how to the paradise. They and their new Crew have covered the island with their own private Big Brother style network—hidden cameras, RFID sensors, and a web of informers that tip them off about every crime committed and tourist trapped on the island. But will all the gadgets and games be enough when not one but three rival crews...

Songs Like White Apples Tasted

Auteure: Cecelia Frey

Nombre de pages: 120

A Diplomat in Environmentalist’s Clothing

Auteure: Raymond M. Robinson

Nombre de pages: 595

A multilayered memoir of a life well lived, told in words that are informative, entertaining, funny, and truly inspiring. In A Diplomat in Environmentalist's Clothing, Ray Robinson relates how, as Canada's youngest diplomat, he rose to become, arguably, his country's most influential environmental official, serving throughout the first two decades of the contemporary environmental era. Robinson's account also details his central role in cleaning up the Great Lakes, battling acid rain, getting lead out of gasoline, and writing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The book is also a romantic, though sometimes troubled, personal tale. The illegitimate descendant of an aristocratic family with a thousand-year history, Robinson nearly died at birth in London, England, before being taken as an infant to be raised by his single mother on Canada's West Coast. Adventures abound, including facing the feared Soviet KGB, evading murderous attacks in a South American jungle, saving the life of a Canadian correspondent, and helping transform a very poor Bogota neighbourhood. After an unprecedented Parliamentary send-off, Robinson left for Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1991. Only...

The Gluten-Free Kitchen

Auteure: Emily Kerrigan

Nombre de pages: 390

The Gluten-Free Kitchen is your one-stop guide to living a life you love, gluten-free. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to gluten-free living, learn how to create meals, developed by a nutritionist, that are both healthy and scrumptious. Gluten-free living doesn't have to be restrictive, but can be enjoyable and delicious!

The Natural Kitchen

Auteure: Deborah Eden Tull

Nombre de pages: 514

This quietly revolutionary guidebook picks up where the bestselling Process Self-Reliance Series' The Urban Homestead left off and brings us into the kitchen, where the daily choices we make involving food have a profound impact both on our lives and the world at large. Deborah Eden Tull draws upon years of experience as a monk, organic farmer, and chef to introduce simple but life-changing ways for urbanites to adopt a more mindful relationship with food, from shopping, menu planning, cooking, growing, and storing food, maintaining the kitchen, and eating out, to community food sharing and tips for parents. Beautifully illustrated, practical, and fun, this book is filled with anecdotes and step-by-step instructions to inspire neophytes and experienced homesteaders alike. The Natural Kitchen's introspective and educational journey will inspire action and change forever the way readers relate to food, the environment, and their daily lives.

If It Isn't One Thing . . .

Auteure: Steven F. Havill

Nombre de pages: 273

A fatal road crash – a domestic incident turned deadly – if it isn’t one thing, it’s another for Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman in this intricately plotted, warm-hearted Posadas County mystery, set in small-town New Mexico “If you haven't yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!” Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author When a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer collides with a loaded semi, it seems like a straightforward accident. Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman presumes the most complicated part of the clean-up will be getting thirty tons of unsplit firewood off of Posadas County’s state highway. But the plot thickens when the mangled vehicles are wrenched apart and the pickup’s deceased driver is not who Estelle was expecting. Who is the dead man – and where was he heading with his cargo, a prized stallion whose owner is frantic to get him back? And if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Just as Estelle gets her teeth in the case, she’s called to a domestic incident between a local volatile couple, which has led not just to death – but to the injury of a fellow cop. Understaffed and overworked, Estelle finds...

How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Own Kitchen--well, Practically!

Auteure: Bob Bale

Nombre de pages: 200

Fodor's Alaska

Auteure: Fodor's Travel Guides

Nombre de pages: 530

Written by locals, Fodor’s Alaska is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Alaska travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. There’s no denying that Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bears, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word "remote"–all in the same trip. Fodor's Alaska makes it easy to create a perfect trip from start to finish. Fodor’s Alaska includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated information on new openings and developments; including restaurants, hotels, and outdoor activities, for all of Alaska's top destinations and undiscovered gems, from cities such as Juneau and Ketchikan to Denali National Park and the Kenai Peninsula. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide highlights the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout Alaska to inspire you. •DETAILED MAPS: Full-color and full-size...

Indian Givers

Auteure: Jack Weatherford

Nombre de pages: 290

An utterly compelling story of how the cultural, social, and political practices of Native Americans transformed the way life is lived throughout the world, with a new introduction by the author “As entertaining as it is thoughtful . . . Few contemporary writers have Weatherford’s talent for making the deep sweep of history seem vital and immediate.”—The Washington Post After 500 years, the world’s huge debt to the wisdom of the Native Americans has finally been explored in all its vivid drama by anthropologist Jack Weatherford. He traces the crucial contributions made by the Native Americans to our federal system of government, our democratic institutions, modern medicine, agriculture, architecture, and ecology, and in this astonishing, ground-breaking book takes a giant step toward recovering a true American history.

Louisiana Almanac

Nombre de pages: 762

Words We Call Home

Auteure: Linda Svendsen

Nombre de pages: 403

'This is the 25th anniversary (going on 44th) of an opportunity, of Earle Birney's sanctuary for creative writers. We, at the gate of the stockade, follow the migrations of the creatures imagined into life outside; and it is best that I do as we always have -- let the gate swing open to let the curiosity roam, so that you can see some of those that came down through the years to drink at UBC and then move on. Each of us has our favourites; you will find yours.' -- George McWhirter, from the Introduction Words We Call Home is a commemorative anthology celebrating more than twenty-five years of achievement for the UBC Creative Writing department -- the oldest writing program in Canada. The more than sixty poets, dramatists, and fiction writers included provide just a sample of the energy and vision the department has fostered over the years. From Earle Birney's pioneering efforts in 1946, to the birth of the department in 1965, to the present day, the programme has created a place for aspiring, talented writers. That it has succeeded is evidenced by the numerous authors who have received Governor General Awards, Commonwealth Poetry Prizes, CBC Prizes for Poetry, and other...

Relive: novel design approaches to livingness

Auteure: Venere Ferraro , Giorgia Burzio

Nombre de pages: 160

Alaska Best Places

Auteure: Nan Elliot

Nombre de pages: 404

With hundreds of outdoor adventure ideas, 200 star-rated restaurant and lodging reviews, and a new section on cruise ships, this new edition of Alaska Best Places is bigger and better than ever. Detailed information on national and state parks, outfitters, milepost stops, and cultural festivals make this the complete guide for travel to Alaska, whether by luxury liner or by hiking boot and backpack.

The Scent of Light

Auteure: Kristjana Gunnars

Nombre de pages: 344

Kazim Ali introduces five autofiction novellas by Kristjana Gunnars—available in the U.S. for the first time, in a single, handsome volume "Between the late eighties and late nineties, Kristjana Gunnars published five transgeneric novels comprised of a scintillating blend of fiction, autobiography, literary theory, and philosophy. Elusive and poetic... rigorous yet passionate...these books were treasured by a devoted readership and have been lauded by critics throughout the years since." – Kazim Ali, from the introduction From a childhood in Cold War Iceland to love affairs and deaths, these short works document a life of perpetual motion, told a discontinuous, subversive style to reflect the singular, feminist, nomadic life of the narrator. It is a life of thought, an ongoing engagement with writers from Proust to Kierkegaard to Kristeva, seeking and often finding a companionship in the writing of others. These five spellbinding narratives act as a bending bow, open to what life has to offer day by day and taking the gentler course, wherein nothing is forced and life’s big questions remain beautifully unanswered. The Prowler is a reminiscence of childhood spent in Iceland,...

The Young, the Restless, and the Dead

Auteure: George Melnyk

Nombre de pages: 149

The Young, the Restless, and the Dead captures the spirit of Canadian filmmakers through interviews with the most accomplished and dynamic of yesterday’s, today’s, and tomorrow’s film greats. Funny, provocative, and enlightening, the filmmakers reflect on their careers and explore with the interviewers the issues that challenge them. This book features an interview with a late director (Jean-Claude Lauzon) whose work is recognized in the canon as outstanding; interviews with filmmakers who are accomplished in their fields and have to their credit a sizeable body of work (Blake Corbet, Andrew Currie, Brent Carlson, Guy Maddin, Lynne Stopkewich, Anne Wheeler, Gary Burns, and Mina Shum); and an interview with a young director new to the field (Michael Dowse). Together these players in the Canadian film scene capture the energy, success, and tribulations of a fascinating cultural industry. The Young, the Restless, and the Dead is the first volume in a series of interviews with key cultural creators in the field of cinema. It seeks to bring to a wide audience the insights and emotions, the trials and achievements of significant figures in Canadian film. George Melnyk talks about...

The Rough Guide to Alaska

Auteure: Paul Whitfield

Nombre de pages: 604

The Rough Guide to Alaska is the indispensable guidebook to one of the world''s greatest adventure destinations. The Rough Guide will ensure the reader gets the most from their time in this extraordinary region. The opening pages feature a full-colour introduction to Alaska''s highlights, with inspirational photography of the stunning sights and activities on offer, from viewing the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights to cruising the epic highways. There are evocative accounts of the state''s vast wilderness, from the majestic peak of Denali to the glaciers of Prince William Sound, and lively reports on Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all Alaska''s rough-hewn towns. There is also expert advice on the multitude of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing and kayaking plus lesser known activities such as panning for gold or riding a husky sled.

Alaska

Nombre de pages: 480

Jamie cuisine l'Italie

Auteure: Jamie Oliver

Nombre de pages: 405

Jamie Oliver a créé 140 nouvelles recettes inspirées de sa passion pour l'Italie. Bien entendu, les classiques de la cuisine italienne ne sont pas oubliés, mais Jamie y apportent sa touche bien reconnaissable. Il ajoute à ce répertoire des recettes qui sortent des sentiers battus. Ce livre est un délice pour les nombreux amateurs de la gastronomie italienne. Toutes les recettes sont écrites dans le style simple et chaleureux de Jamie, et les photographies en magnifient les saveurs.

The Unofficial Guide to Adventure Travel in Alaska

Auteure: Melissa Devaughn

Nombre de pages: 516

Travel to Alaska is soaring; Alaska's 15 national parks set a record for visits in 2004, with just under 2.3 million Tourism in Alaska overall was up an estimated 11 percent in 2004 Alaskan cruises are increasingly popular; in 2004, there were 876,000 passengers from May to September Unlike traditional guides, this book focuses on outdoor adventures for the general traveler who wants to explore and perhaps even venture off the beaten path The book is organized not by destination but by interests (driving tours, wildlife viewing, hiking, camping, etc.)

Fields of Vision

Auteure: Phil Jenkins

Nombre de pages: 304

Inscriptions

Auteure: Dennis Cooley

Nombre de pages: 340

This anthology of prairie poetry is retrospective and gathering, meant to bring together those who have long been committed to poetry and to the prairies. The poems range from anecdote to experiment, minute recording to extravagant invention, and the poets-- all distinguished writers who have been anthologized, studied, interviewed-- are as likely to explore structures of knowing as details of landscape. Inscriptions is a necessary and important entry into the strangely known and wildly unknown terrain that is prairie poetry.

Threading a Kayak down the Mississippi

Auteure: Dennis Van Norman

Nombre de pages: 241

In 2005, Dennis Van Norman climbed into a kayak for the first time to spend an afternoon “Huck Finning” down the Mississippi River with his son and grandson. Little did he know that what started as an innocent, eight-mile kayaking introduction would eventually become a passion—or an addiction. He spent thirteen years, from his sixties through his mid-seventies, kayaking the length of the Mississippi, bit by bit, traveling more than 2,500 river miles from northern Minnesota to the southern tip of Louisiana in a boat built for one. Threading a Kayak down the Mississippi is the story of how one traveler fully experienced and embraced the Mississippi River and its surroundings. In the vein of Jonathan Raban's Old Glory, Dennis's account casts light on the Mississippi River’s history, geography, and sociology, but it is a book about more than the river itself—it’s also about the individuals and characters living along the Mississippi’s shores. From the local foods and music to the customs and history, each experience is sandwiched between moments of pure serenity and those of sheer terror. This is the story of a journey of discovery on the country’s most celebrated...

Moon Alaska

Auteure: Don Pitcher

Nombre de pages: 788

Travel writer and nature photographer Don Pitcher covers the best of Alaska, from fine dining in Anchorage to backpacking in Denali National Park. Pitcher also includes various travel strategies such as The Best of Alaska and Along the AlCan. Complete with details on where to view wildlife at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and the best spots to kayak in Prince William Sound, Moon Alaska gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Effects of Nuclear Explosions on Canned Foods

Auteure: Carlos A. Greenleaf

Nombre de pages: 94

Moon British Columbia

Auteure: Andrew Hempstead

Nombre de pages: 925

British Columbia is filled with vibrant cities, secluded beaches, and old-growth rainforests. Experience the best of this wild and beautiful province with Moon British Columbia. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from one week in Vancouver and Victoria to a two-week tour of the entire province Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, foodies and wine lovers, families, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Try to spot wild bears, moose, and elk, go whale-watching on the Pacific, or snorkel with seals. Learn about the First Nations tribes' colorful totem poles and sample indigenous foods, or sip your way through the wines of the lush Okanagan Valley. Kayak through icy fjords, ski Whistler's world-class slopes, or drive the famed Alaska Highway Reliable tips from BC local Andrew Hempstead on where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment In-depth coverage of Vancouver, Victoria and Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler, Gold Nugget Route, the Okanagan Valley, the Kootenays, the Canadian Rockies, Glacier...

The Streets of Key West

Auteure: J. Wills Burke

Nombre de pages: 242

A history of Key West through its street names.

British Columbia Off the Beaten Path

Auteure: Tricia Timmermans

Nombre de pages: 276

This new edition of British Columbia: Off the Beaten Path includes information on dining, lodging, and insider tips. This is the ultimate giude to capturing the heart and soul of British Columbia.

Michigan's West Coast

Auteure: Brian Hutchins

Nombre de pages: 186

A journey to 500 public parks and points of access along the Lake Michigan shore, this guide is a must for the beach lover, hiker, kayaker, boater, fisher, skier or camper looking to explore this shore. Arranged geographically from the Indiana border to the Straits of Mackinac, each site is pinpointed with maps; most sites have GPS descriptions. Charts tell the important features at each place. Quickly find lighthouses, dunes or a beach of solitude!

Moon New England

Auteure: Jen Rose Smith

Nombre de pages: 935

Explore the best of New England's historic cities, admire the famed fall foliage, and stroll the stunning coastline with Moon New England. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for every season, including quick weekend getaways from Boston and New York and two weeks exploring all of New England Strategic advice for foliage-seekers, beach bums, winter sports enthusiasts, foodies, and more Can't-miss highlights and unique experiences: Catch America's first sunrise at Acadia, or hike the rocky landscape of the White Mountain Peaks. Sample your way through craft breweries, or sip chowder in America's oldest restaurant. Explore rolling dunes and sandy beaches at Cape Cod, and find the best local seafood shack for lobster rolls, fresh-shucked oysters, and piles of fried clams. Follow in the footsteps of the founders on Boston's Freedom Trail, or gaze at glamorous 19th-century mansions in Newport. Hit the top slopes in the region for skiing and snowboarding, or watch the changing leaves paint the landscape in red and gold Expert advice from Vermont local Jen Rose Smith on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed regional and city maps throughout...

Brightness Falls

Auteure: Jay Mcinerney

Nombre de pages: 433

Combining the lyrical observation of F. Scott Fitzgerald with the laser-bright social satire of Evelyn Waugh, Jay McInerney gives us a novel that is stunningly accomplished and profoundly affecting. As he maps the fault lines spreading through the once-impenetrable marriage of Russell and Corrine Calloway and chronicles Russell's wildly ambitious scheme to seize control of the publishing house at which he works, Jay McInerney creates an elegy for New York in the 1980s. From the literary chimeras and corporate raiders to those dispossessed by the pandemonium of money and power, Brightness Falls captures a rash era at its moment of reckoning and gives reality back to a time that now seems decidedly unreal.

Black

Auteure: A. Walker

Nombre de pages: 486

When Kisa and her mother move into Black Manor, her life takes a deadly turn. From living with a sex demon that only she can see, as well as having whatever goes bump in the night stalking her every move. Can Kisa, and her new friends help her, before she ends up with her heart ripped out, literally.

Moon Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire

Auteure: Jen Rose Smith

Nombre de pages: 471

Winter skiing, spring wildflowers, summertime beaches, or autumnal foliage: no matter the season, Moon Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire reveals the best of these New England gems. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, foodies, and more, including a week-long road trip covering Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire The top sights and unique experiences: See the fall foliage paint the landscape red and gold, and wander through a small-town harvest festival. Wade through tide pools in Acadia National Park, or hike the rocky landscapes of White Mountains. Sip your way through Burlington's breweries, or sample local flavors at the Brattleboro farmers market. Catch the sunrise at a picturesque lighthouse, relax on miles of sandy coastline, and line up with the locals for lobster rolls, fresh-shucked oysters, and fried clams. Go skiing in the Green Mountains, or cozy up for an old-fashioned sleigh ride through the snow Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from Vermont local Jen Rose Smith Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the wildlife, landscape, climate, and ...

Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe

Auteure: Dr. Bonnie Henry , Lynn Henry

Nombre de pages: 180

From the BC doctor who has become a household name for leading the response to the pandemic, a personal account of the first weeks of COVID, for readers of Sam Nutt's Damned Nations and James Maskayk's Life on the Ground Floor. Dr. Bonnie Henry has been called "one of the most effective public health figures in the world" by The New York Times. She has been called "a calming voice in a sea of coronavirus madness," and "our hero" in national newspapers. But in the waning days of 2019, when the first rumours of a strange respiratory ailment in Wuhan, China began to trickle into her office in British Colombia, these accolades lay in a barely imaginable future. Only weeks later, the whole world would look back on the previous year with the kind of nostalgia usually reserved for the distant past. With a staggering suddenness, our livelihoods, our closest relationships, our habits and our homes had all been transformed. In a moment when half-truths threatened to drown out the truth, when recklessness all too often exposed those around us to very real danger, and when it was difficult to tell paranoia from healthy respect for an invisible threat, Dr. Henry's transparency, humility, and...