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A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC139
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is a pocket-sized guide with full-colour photographs of mushrooms from Pacific Northwest trails and roadsides, forests and lawns. With this guide, identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms—and stay away from their not-so-edible look-alikes. Discover boletes, chanterelles, matsutake, shaggy mane, cauliflower, candy cap and many other tasty wild mushrooms. Easy to use and light to carry, this compact text is a must-have for all mushroom lovers who delight in searching for the next macrofungi bonanza.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Daniel Winkler
ISBN: 9781550175424
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A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC129
"Sea stars are amongst the most common and conspicuous invertebrates that thrive in the rich waters of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California to southeast Alaska. Worldwide there are more than 2,000 different species, but no other temperate region has a greater variety and abundance of these colorful and often very large echinoderms, which are closely related to sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and feather stars. An underwater photographer, journalist and naturalist with over 40 years of diving experience, Neil McDaniel provides many original field observations to accompany his remarkable images of these fascinating...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Neil McDaniel
ISBN: 9781550175134
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A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC055
Sometimes called the most colorful creatures on earth, nudibranchs are a type of shell-less marine snail that capture the attention of scuba divers, snorkelers and tide pool-gazers with their bizarre, ornate body forms and incandescent coloration. There are over 300,000 species world-wide and some of the most spectacular specimens are native to the temperate waters of the Pacific Northwest. A diver of many years' experience, Rick Harbo presents a brilliant guide to the most notable specimens found in local waters. This durable, water-resistant 8-fold pamphlet identifies more than 50 of the most common species from California to Alaska and...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550174939
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Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC021
A sturdy, full-color, fold-out guide to the identification and characteristics of pebbles and small rocks found almost everywhere. Where are those pebble from' What are they made of and how were they formed' This guide rocks!
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Eileen Van der FlierKeller
ISBN: 9781550173956
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A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC142
Mushroom expert Daniel Winkler has returned with another easy-to-use field guide to help hunters track down their favourite fungi in California! Use this region-specific guide to identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms—and stay away from their not-so-edible look-alikes. From chanterelles and boletes to ascomycota and agarics, readers will learn vital details about fungi as well as clues to aid in the search for a good harvest. The water-resistant, 8-fold pamphlet is a cinch to carry in your pack as you head out on your next mushroom hunting expedition.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Daniel Winkler
ISBN: 9781550175899
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Orca Chief
Orca Chief - Book
HPC146
Orca Chief  is the third in a series of Northwest Coast legends by Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd. Their previous collaborations,  Raven Brings the Light  (2013) and  Cloudwalker  (2014), are award-winning national bestsellers. Thousands of years ago in the village of Kitkatla, four hunters leave home in the spring to harvest seaweed and sockeye. When they arrive at their fishing grounds, exhaustion makes them lazy and they throw their anchor overboard without care for the damage it might do to marine life or the sea floor. When Orca Chief discovers what the hunters have done, he sends his most powerful orca warriors to...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 0.3 x 8.2
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550176933
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Ben the Sea Lion - Book
HPC169
Tsimshian storyteller and artist Roy Henry Vickers shares an adventure from his childhood in the Indigenous Pacific Northwest village of Kitkatla. When Uncle Johnny accidentally catches an orphaned sea lion pup in his fishing net, young Roy and his cousin Bussy take responsibility for nursing the tiny creature back to health. They name the pup Ben, short for  Teeben― the Tsimshian word for sea lion. With the boys’ loving care, Ben eats and eats and grows and grows, getting up to all sorts of fun in Kitkatla, including towing the boys in their skiff and showing local dogs who is boss! Eventually, Ben must return to the wild,...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 8
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550179736
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A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC046
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 specimens. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth or at least you will once you have this handy fold-out guide to show you where to look and how to identify what you find.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Andy Lamb & Bernard Hanby
ISBN: 9781550174175
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A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC144
If wild berry foragers followed vague advice such as "berries of red and you'll soon be dead" or "berries of blue will do harm to you" imagine how many of nature's delicacies would be passed by! On the other hand, for anyone who has thought twice before popping that delicious-looking morsel into their mouth, the reality of poisonous berries growing in the wild is reason enough to be berry aware. With a basketful of information presented on a two-sided, lightweight and pocket-sized pamphlet,  A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest  is the perfect resource for wild fruit- and berry-lovers of all ages,...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 0.3 x 8.8
Author: Richard J. Hebda
ISBN: 9781550176469
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Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest - Book
HPC128
Readable, full-color, comprehensive guide to more than 250 shellfish species. Designed for divers, (with a special identification guide for bi-valves) beachcombers, collectors, marine life students.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Rick Harbo
ISBN: 9781550171464
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A Is for Anemone: A First West Coast Alphabet - Board Book
HPC165
Bestselling and award-winning children’s book collaborators Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd come together again to create a colourful West Coast alphabet board book. With crisp, luminous illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, and a simple rythmic text, this sturdy board book introduces the alphabet using iconic imagery of the West Coast, creating a book that will be cherished by young readers and their families. Starting with colourful sea anemones waving in the ocean current ,  and closing with a sunset reflected in the tidal zone, this board book supports both early literacy and children's awareness...
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 5
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550179477
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Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition - Book
HPC053
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prize-winning underwater photographer, this book identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labeled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behavior - everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Andy Lamb & Phil Edgell
ISBN: 9781550174717
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Salmon Boy: A Legend of the Sechelt People
Salmon Boy: A Legend of the Sechelt People - Book
HPC157
Simple and compelling First Nations drawings illustrate this dynamic story that teaches respect for the environment and describes the life cycle of the salmon.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 8.5
Author: Donna Joe
ISBN: 9780889711662
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Raven Brings the Light
Raven Brings the Light - Book
HPC147
In a time when darkness covered the land, a boy named Weget is born who is destined to bring the light. With the gift of a raven's skin that allows him to fly as well as transform, Weget turns into a bird and journeys from Haida Gwaii into the sky. There he finds the Chief of the Heavens who keeps the light in a box. By transforming himself into a pine needle, clever Weget tricks the Chief and escapes with the daylight back down to Earth. Vividly portrayed through the art of Roy Henry Vickers, Weget's story has been passed down for generations. The tale has been traced back at least 3,000 years by archeologists who have found images of...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 0.2 x 8.2
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550175936
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Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak - Book
IPS160
With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers. From the “geek geek” of the eagle, to the creak and rustle of cedar branches in the wind, to the sacred drumming of a potlatch and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, the rhythmic text, vibrant illustrations and glossy tactile finish of  Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak  will delight the very youngest readers.
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 6
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550179040
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A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC140
Do you know a tanager from a towhee? A goatsucker from a grosbeak? Here, after much demand, is a portable 8-fold guide featuring 112 photos of the common birds found in coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Each species is labelled with common name, size, distribution range and favoured habitat. This full-colour pamphlet is useful to anyone who has an interest in taking up birdwatching, or just wants to figure out what's flitting about the birdfeeder. Tony Greenfield is a founding member and past president of the BC Field Ornithologists and operates Whiskeyjack Nature Tours, offering excursions from Panama to...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Tony Greenfield
ISBN: 9781550176056
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A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC151
Rich in nutrients, used in products from cosmetics to explosives to fertilizers, and vital to our coastal marine ecosystems, seaweeds can be found on any rocky shore or beach in the Pacific Northwest. The pocket-sized  Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacifc Northwest  is packed with full-colour photos and information on a select variety of the most important and interesting seaweeds commonly encountered on the West Coast. Whether you want to identify seaweeds, better understand their role in the ocean, forage for food, collect for art or you’re just plain curious as you poke around the seashore, this educational guide is your ultimate...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 37 x 9
Author: Bridgette Clarkston
ISBN: 9781550177039
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A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC163
Crabs can be found in abundance along the shorelines from Oregon to BC, burrowed under sand, soil and rocks. Keep this portable field guide handy on trips to the seashore to identify over forty species of crabs and hermit crabs in all shapes and sizes. Discover the differences between the Butterfly Crab and the Puget Sound King Crab and learn how to distinguish between male and female crabs. With full-colour photographs featuring both dorsal and ventral views, and accompanied by descriptive text for easy identification,  A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest  is an ideal companion for curious beachgoers of all ages.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 9
Author: Greg Jensen
ISBN: 9781550179095
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Hello Humpback! - Book
IPS241
With bright and bold illustrations of the wild and magical West Coast by celebrated artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book will delight babies and toddlers as they begin to experience and recognize the sights and sounds of the natural world.  Hello Humpback! , a "first words" book, introduces iconic West Coast animals, from hungry sea otters to hopping orcas, and is sure to become an instant classic.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 6
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550177992
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Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California 2nd Edition
Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California 2nd Edition - Book
HPC158
Still compact and the perfect size for travelling,  Pacific Reef  &  Shore  has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America―from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for species verification, giving readers an overview of local sea life without weighing them down as they explore the shore. The world's oceans contain mysteries that...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550177862
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Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines - Book
HPC168
An invaluable compendium of Hul′q′umi′num′ traditional knowledge. Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation.  Luschiim’s Plants  represents his dedication to the survival of the Hul′q′umi′num′ language and traditional knowledge of plants for future generations. From the healing properties of  qaanlhp   (arbutus) to the many practical applications of  q’am  (bull kelp), the information presented in this remarkable guide shares knowledge of plants that Luschiim is familiar with through...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Dr Luschiim Arvid Charlie
ISBN: 9781550179453
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Oolichan Moon (Sisters Learn Foods of the Elders) - Book
IPS242
Oolichan Moon   is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Together, author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Lucy Trimble have created a children’s book rich with cultural knowledge and tradition that relates to their Nisga'a ancestry surrounding the oolichan fish. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can learn alongside the two Nisga'a sisters as they are gifted with sacred knowledge from their Elders, passed down for many generations in the oral tradition. A...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.5
Author: Samantha Beynon
ISBN: 9781550179927
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Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition - Book
HPC167
Newly revised and updated with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species: the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550179835
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Gubby Builds a Boat
Gubby Builds a Boat - Book
HPC136
This follow-up to the bestselling book Fishing with Gubby (Harbour Publishing, 2010) continues the adventures of Gubby, a commercial salmon fisherman, who heads home to his village on the Sunshine Coast at the end of another long season. His beloved old boat, the Flounder, is worn out and he commissions a Japanese-Canadian boat builder in historic Steveston to build him a new one. The story follows the stages of building a boat from selecting plans to preparing the wood to laying the keel to final finishing and launching. Combining the masterful storytelling of Gary Kent and the striking illustrations of Kim La Fave, Gubby Builds a Boat...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 0.2 x 12
Author: Gary Kent
ISBN: 9781550175912
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A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC054
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550174731
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The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: 2nd Ed. - Book - Paracay
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: 2nd Ed. - Book
IPS334
A new edition of the bestselling beachcomber’s companion, updated with additional species, new information and photographs of West Coast seashore life, sure to enhance any trip to the beach! The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more.  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest  is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon,...
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Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9781550178371
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A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC134
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds and fruit. Information on identification, range and an illustration of each tree's silhouette make it a snap to distinguish a shore pine from a western white pine or a trembling aspen from a paper birch. Also included are traditional uses and other interesting tree facts and lore. For example, did you know that yellow cedar can live up to 5,000 years-r that the big leaf maple flowers are edible-ext time...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550175721
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Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest - Book
HPC007
A photographic encyclopedia of seaweeds, invertebrates and selected fishes found in NW waters. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos of NW marine life ever published. Includes over 1,400 saltwater plants and animals and 1,700 color photographs.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.75 x 11.5
Author: Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby
ISBN: 9781550173611
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A Field Guide to Gemstones of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Gemstones of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC141
This full-colour, laminated field guide is your introduction to the beauty and wonder of the gemstones found in the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its variety and quality of earth treasures. From purple amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, black and white onyx and emeralds to sodalite, sapphire and many more valuable stones—discover what lies in the rich geology just below your feet. This convenient brochure will help you to develop a keen eye for spotting gems in the rough and become more knowledgeable about local gemstones that are the equal of any in the world.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Rick Hudson
ISBN: 9781550175097
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Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest: including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Southern Alaska - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC036
The Pacific Ocean off the west coast of North America - ranging from the south coast of Alaska to the Equator - encompasses many marine environments, from warm tropics to cold temperate waters, and from the shallow continental shelf to deep ocean canyons. A diverse number of marine mammals have adapted characteristics to survive and prosper in each of these environments. Beaked and sperm whales spend their time in the deep ocean. Most dolphin species favour warmer waters, while a few prefer cooler climes. Porpoises avoid the tropics altogether. Harbour seals stay near the temperate coast, as do sea otters. Marine Mammals of British...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8
Author: Pieter Folkens
ISBN: 9781550172546
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The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids - Book
HPC173
A middle-grade and family-friendly introduction to the enchanting world of seaweed. Young readers will be delighted to learn about the wonderful, watery world of seaweed, where emerald-green kelp forests grow as tall as trees and rainbow seaweeds shimmer like gemstones in the sunlight. Seaweed can be fun too, providing tasty snacks like nori crisps and cool things to do: hunt for dead man’s fingers to squeeze like a squirt gun, have a popping contest with rockweed or make seaweed art. Seaweeds are also critical to the health of the planet―they produce most of the oxygen we need to breathe, help to keep the earth cool and provide...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 X 8
Author: Amanda Swinimer
ISBN: 9781990776199
$1999
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Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC154
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential--and often surprising--roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems. Featuring an attractive new full-colour design, the expanded  Pacific Seaweeds  includes updated species descriptions, dozens of additional colour photos, new species discovered since the original edition, and brand-new sections on common shore...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Louis Druehl
ISBN: 9781550177374
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A Field Guide to Alpine Flowers of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Alpine Flowers of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC145
This portable 8-fold guide is the perfect companion to Phillipa Hudson's easy-to-use  Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest , and features 112 spectacular photos of flowers found from the mid to alpine elevations on Vancouver Island and the Coast Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Organized into a two-sided colour coded chart with a ruler printed on the back cover, this handy guide will aid in the quick identification of almost any flower one is likely to encounter in the higher realms of the Pacific Northwest, from exquisite yellow glacier lilies to elusive alpine pussy-toes. Labelled with both English and Latin names with...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9.1 x 0.1 x 4.7
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550175400
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A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC160
Rick Harbo, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading marine writers and photographers, is back with a new addition to Harbour Publishing’s popular series of pocket-sized field guides.  A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea  includes the most commonly observed species in the tide pools and protected waters of the Salish Sea―that intricate network of coastal waterways spanning southern BC and northwestern Washington. Covering invertebrates, fish and seaweeds, this guide includes key identification features, fun facts and habitat, as well as seventy colour photographs. Water-resistant and compact, this guide...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550178531
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A Field Guide to Common Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Common Fishes of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC150
The waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most unique and diverse marine creatures in the world, including rockfishes, greenlings and, of course, salmon. This full-colour brochure is packed with information on seventy-eight "must-have" common fishes of the Pacific Northwest.  A Field Guide to Common Fish of the Pacific Northwest  provides a succinct rundown on a huge variety of our fishy neighbours, and is an ideal guide for fishermen, divers and anyone interested in the marine life that fills our surrounding waters.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Andy Lamb, Bernard Hanby & Phil Edgell
ISBN: 9781550177121
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A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Outer Coasts of the Salish Sea and Beyond - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC161
The common marine life of the transition waters and more exposed coasts of the Salish Sea are abundant and diverse: giant green anemones, amazing sea stars and thick kelp forests. This eight-fold field guide is a useful aid to coastal exploration from BC to Washington and beyond with over seventy colour photographs to help explorers identify the most common marine wildlife. The travel-friendly pocket guide is packed full of fascinating marine creatures that will capture the interest and imagination of anyone along the Outer Coast―visitor or resident, young or old.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550178555
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One Eagle Soaring - Book
IPS240
Following on the success of their bestselling board book  Hello Humpback! , the celebrated and award-winning authors Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd are back with  One Eagle Soaring , the second volume in their exciting new series, First West Coast Books.  One Eagle Soaring , a “first numbers” book, explores counting and numbers with the help of West Coast animals―from a single eagle aloft, to a pair of swimming whales, as well as leaping frogs, honey-hungry bears and a group of ten dozing marmots. Combining Roy Henry Vickers’ vivid illustrations, a glossy tactile finish and a simple yet catchy text, this sturdy board book...
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 6
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550178289
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A Flock of Gulls, A Chorus of Frogs - Board Book - Paracay
A Flock of Gulls, A Chorus of Frogs - Board Book
HPC175
Learn fun names for animal groups of the West Coast with a sturdy board book featuring the illustrations of Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers. Bright blocks of color and tactile embossed pages bring the natural world of the wild West Coast to life—an engaging way to learn about collective nouns. Accompanied by a rhythmic, rhyming text, this board book will entertain babies, toddlers, and adults alike as they discover that orcas leap and dive in a pod, a bunch of sea lions are called a bob, geese make up a wedge, a swamp full of croaking frogs form a chorus, a jumble of jellies are called a bloom—and more! A Flock of Gulls, A...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.2 x 5
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781990776502
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Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific: Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals
Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific: Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals - Book
HPC156
Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific  is the most comprehensive photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (Baja California, Mexico to South East Alaska), covering all 38 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), six species of seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific  covers each species' key identification features and includes information on behaviour, status and distribution. Colour distribution maps and full-colour artwork accompanies the text for each species. The book's 38 remarkable colour plates depict typical views of...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6.5
Author: Graeme Cresswell, Dylan Walker, Todd Pusser
ISBN: 9781550174090
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Never Say P*g: The Book of Sailors’ Superstitions - Book
HPC166
The nautical reference book you never knew you needed: a compendium of all superstitions maritime and marine. Learn your A-B-Seas of sailors’ guiding magic and mythos―and why you should never stir your tea with a knife, lest you invite trouble and strife. Ever wondered why the skipper gave you a hairy eyeball when you stepped aboard the ship with your left foot? Or why a brolly or a bumbershoot―for the newly seasoned sailor, an umbrella―will bring trouble aboard? Find out all this and more in  Never Say P*g , the never-seen-before collection of maritime superstitions ranging from the East Coast to the Great Lakes of Canada, the...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: R. Bruce Macdonald
ISBN: 9781550179798
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Light Years: Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper
Light Years: Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper - Book
HPC155
In 2007, Caroline Woodward was itching for a change. With an established career in book-selling and promotion, four books of her own and having raised a son with her husband, Jeff, she yearned for adventure and to re-ignite her passion for writing. Jeff was tired of piecing together low-paying part-time jobs and, with Caroline's encouragement, applied for a position as a relief lightkeeper on a remote North Pacific island. They endured lonely months of living apart, but the way of life rejuvenated Jeff and inspired Caroline to contemplate serious shifts in order to accompany him. When a permanent position for a lighthouse keeper became...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Caroline Woodward
ISBN: 9781550177275
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Chainsaws: A History - Book
HPC162
With hundreds of full-colour photographs and fascinating ephemera, combined with an authoritative text listing hundreds of chainsaw models from the 1800s to the present,   Chainsaws   carefully traces the evolutionary threads of countless pioneer devices―from six-hundred-pound steam-powered behemoths, to gas chainsaws mounted on wheeled carriages, to diesel chainsaws. The meticulous text examines Andreas Stihl’s Black Forest experiments, Vancouver’s booming WWII chainsaw industry and the postwar race to develop one-man saws, the rise and fall of Canada’s proud Pioneer brand, and the late entry into the field of the centuries-old arms...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11x10
Author: David Lee
ISBN: 9781550179118
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Bijaboji: North to Alaska by Oar
Bijaboji: North to Alaska by Oar - Book
HPC009
Betty Lowman was 22 years old in June 1937 when she climbed into her beloved red dugout canoe Bijaboji and set out on a journey from Puget Sound to Alaska. Traversing some of the most treacherous waters on earth, the journey would have been a risky act for an extreme adventurer in any era; for a young woman in the conservative 1930s, it was a venture of almost unimaginable daring. Betty pulled it off, and now, 67 years later, she accomplishes an equal feat--a book of pure adventure. Bijaboji is a classic of boating literature worthy of a place beside  The Curve of Time  by Muriel Wylie Blanchet, whose coastal narrative dates...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Betty Lowman Carey
ISBN: 9781550173925
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Fortune's A River: The Collision of Empires in Northwest America - Book
HPC171
Winner of the John Lyman Book Award for best Canadian naval and maritime history Finalist for the Nereus Writers' Trust Non-fiction Award Finalist for the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize, BC Book Prize Longlisted for the 2007 Victoria Butler Book Prize Honourable Mention for the Canadian Nautical Research Society's Keith Matthews Award Fortune's a River  is the most authoritative and readable account to date of just how British Columbia became British and how Oregon, Washington and Alaska became American. By the closing years of the 18th century, the stage was set for a major international confrontation over the Northwest...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Barry Gough
ISBN: 9781550174595
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Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery - Book
HPC170
The story of an uncovered voyage as colorful and momentous as any on record for the Age of Discovery—and of the Black mariner whose stunning accomplishment has been until now lost to history   It began with a secret mission, no expenses spared. Spain, plotting to break Portugal’s monopoly trade with the fabled Orient, set sail from a hidden Mexican port to cross the Pacific—and then, critically, to attempt the never-before-accomplished return, the  vuelta.  Four ships set out from Navidad, each one carrying a dream team of navigators. The smallest ship, guided by seaman Lope Martín, a  mulatto  who had risen through the ranks to...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: Andrés Reséndez
ISBN: The story of an uncovered voyage as colorful and momentous as any on record for the Age of Discovery—and of the Black mariner whose stunning accomplishment has been until now lost to history It began with a secret mission, no expenses spared. Spain, plo
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Return to Solitude: More Desolation Sound Adventures with the Cougar Lady, Russell the Hermit, the Spaghetti Bandit and Others - Book
IPS255
The long-awaited sequel to Grant Lawrence’s bestselling memoir   Adventures in Solitude . It's been over a decade since renowned broadcaster and indie rock musician Grant Lawrence launched his writing career with the award-winning  Adventures in Solitude , yet some things never change--including the winding Sunshine Coast Highway, close calls at the BC Ferries ticket office and carsick children. But this time, Lawrence returns as a husband and father, not as the vomiting and nerdy kid dragged along by his athletic and unflappable parents. In his inimitable, high-voltage style Lawrence interweaves the rich and harrowing...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Grant Lawrence
ISBN: 9781550179712
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Sound Like A Sailor - Book - Paracay
Sound Like a Sailor: The Book of Nautical Expressions - Book
IPS383
An essential collection for every sailor’s library, this fun dictionary of phrases and terms is anchored in nautical history. Life-long sailor Bruce Macdonald knows a thing or two about the language of the sea and, in  Sound Like a Sailor , he catalogs nautical terms and idioms that are used in the common vernacular. Delving deep into the colorful history behind each word or phrase, this alphabetical reference will help readers understand the maritime origins of our most ubiquitous expressions. Discover how minding your p’s and q’s originates in how bartenders kept track of pints and quarts on sailors’ tabs, how “going...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.51 x 8.5
Author: R. Bruce Macdonald
ISBN: 9781998526239
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