This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia's stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history,...
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Auteur:Sommaire:The book is a collection of short one-act plays written by students in the Creative Writing Program at UBC and produced at the annual festival, Brave New Play Rites, for public performances. Many successful writers have had their plays...
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Auteur:St. Pierre, Paul H.Sommaire:Delore, a fifteen year old boy, has to lead the cattle drive to Williams Lake, British Columbia, from his home ranch, a distance of 200 miles. Delore's father is injured and cannot lead the drive and puts Delore in charge.
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Auteur:Safarik, Norman, Safarik, AllanSommaire:A captivating memoir set during the pinnacle of West Coast fishing
More than a history of the Vancouver fishing industry, Bluebacks and Silver Brights is a collection of great adventures set on the Pacific coast...
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Auteur:McMillen, R. J.Sommaire:It’s been a year since retired cop Dan Connor formed an unlikely partnership with ex-criminal Walker, to find Claire, a missing marine biologist. And it's been a year since he fell for her. Now he finally has the chance to enjoy both...
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This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of British Columbia. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 325 species, with each account including information on: *...
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Bill Bennett is an eyewitness account of B.C. premier W.R. (Bill) Bennett's eleven years in power, from 1975 to 1986. Never seen as a populist or a great communicator, Bennett nevertheless won three elections in a row, a feat surpassed...
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Auteur:Saxifrage, CarrieSommaire:The Big Swim puts forward the idea that personal growth arises from facing both inner tensions and threats to the biosphere. In a collection of stories that is frequently touching, surprisingly funny and always thought-provoking, author...
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Auteur:Rustad, HarleySommaire:Finalist, Banff Mountain Book Competition. On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. His job was to survey the land and...
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Auteur:Zaremba, EveSommaire:In a deadly game of multinational terrorism, detective Helen Keremos searches for a long-lost 60s revolutionary who happens to be the daughter of a right-wing U.S. presidential candidate. The Keremos mysteries was one of the first...
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The courageous life and tragic death of a brave and passionate young social worker and prison justice advocate, caught up in the terror of a hostage-taking at the B.C. Penitentiary in June 1975.
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Auteur:Cannings, Richard, Cannings, RussellSommaire:Two expert birders reveal their favorite places to watch B.C. birds.
In this unique guidebook that will appeal to novice and experienced birders alike, the authors of acclaimed Birdfinding in British Columbia explore their 30... - Auteur:Morrison, NancySommaire:
Fifty years in a law profession she loves, twenty-four spent as a judge, Nancy Morrison is a story-teller and trail-blazer. Entertaining, at times warm and witty, this memoir also reminds us of dark times, of the ever-relevant social...
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Skaay of the Qquuna Qiighawaay was born in the Haida village of Qquuna about 1827 and lived most of his adult life in the village of Ttanuu. He survived the epidemics that annihilated more than nine-tenths of the Haida population, and...
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Sixty years ago, Britannia was the home of the largest copper mine in the British Empire, where several thousand people lived in its two main communities; the Beach and the Townsite. Although it was a scant 50 km. from Vancouver, it was...
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Auteur:Stott, Jon C.Sommaire:It’s no secret that Canadians love beer, and in the western provinces, the large number of successful microbreweries continues to prove that distinct beer—high-quality beer—is important to our national pint-lovers. Beer Quest West is...
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Auteur:Terry, Bill, Bates, RosemarySommaire:You may never look at a garden in the same way again. Though not a “how-to” book, Beauty By Design is a treasure trove of ideas and enchantment for seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. Eleven inspired artists of the garden share...
- Auteur:Henry, BonnieSommaire:
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...
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As BC Parks embarks on our commitment to inclusion, we look forward to continuing to work with community organizations to realize our vision. If you are a member of a community organization and are interested in being a part of BC Parks...
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