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A young woman leaves the city for a remote mountain town to work in an immersive gold rush heritage site where she becomes embroiled in local culture while navigating her own place in the rapidly evolving twenty-first-century world.

Damon just wants to get through senior year. After he is seized by a waking dream in the middle of a busy street, he is forced to look within himself, mend the bond with his mother, and rely on new friends to find the answers he so desperately needs. Travelling through time and space, Damon will have to go back before he can move forward.

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.Throughout her life, Little Wolf has been troubled by the injustice she sees all around her. When she was young, she was bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Her mother, White Raven, spent ten years in a residential school, separated from her family and isolated from her culture. Little Wolf’s own children are growing up in a different, more open society, but hatred and racism still exist. Little Wolf worries about the world her daughters will inherit. One night, a vivid dream helps her realize her own strength as a leader and peacemaker in her community. Told with powerful imagery and symbolism, Abalone Woman is the third book in the Little Wolf series, which presents themes of racism, trauma, and family unity through relatable, age-appropriate narratives.

An unforgettable tale of healing and forgiveness When Graziana's violent stalker dies in a car crash, the abrupt news and its resulting catharsis land her in hospital. Her eight-year-old, the willful and creative Hazel, suddenly becomes the ward of Grandpa "Grumpy" Herman, while her mother embarks on a necessary path to healing - a path that includes a pilgrimage to Italy to bike the famous Via Francigena.A gritty and spiritual story of transformation, forgiveness, accountability, and rebirth,Grazie takes us from Red Deer to Rome, from the Amazon to Andromeda. Both violent and tender, Grazie examines what it means to feel connection to oneself, one's family, one's history, one's culture, and to existence.

Ahoy, away we go! Join bestselling children¿s book illustrator Jocey Asnong on another colourful journey as she highlights the West Coast region of Canada in this playful alphabet book.

In this graphic novel sequel for early middle readers, two young sleuths must figure out why their sleepy seaside town is being overrun by monsters.

"It's the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis Presley has been dead for a year. But eleven-year-old Truly knows Elvis is alive and well and living in her trailer park. It's a busy summer. Though Truly's mother is constantly drinking, smoking, and juggling new boyfriends, Truly is determined to raise money for herself through her lemonade stand, and to prove that her cool new neighbour is the King of Rock 'n' Roll. And when she can't find motherly support in her own home, she finds sanctuary with Andy El, the Salish woman who runs the trailer park."--

A journalist's detailed investigation sheds light on Robert Dziekanski's death and the inquiry and bungled prosecution that followed. Curt Petrovich, who has covered the case since it began, reveals how a few fleeting frames of video led to a frustrating search for justice tainted by ego, bias, and a desire for vengeance.

The fourth book in what the Globe and Mail has proclaimed as "a terrific series" by "a writer to watch."

Familiar species, common plants, and natural phenomena are introduced in these beautifully illustrated guides to nature and the outdoors. Printed on laminated, water-resistant paper in a folded format, Pocket Naturalist(R) Guides are highly durable for use in the field as each title provides a portable reference to a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and insects. Nature enthusiasts, from the ultimate beginner to the seasoned explorer, will relish the abundance of detailed information packed within these handheld guides. Such familiar wildlife species as the common raven, the grizzly bear, and the elk are included in this beautifully illustrated collection of more than 130 birds, mammals, trees, and wildflowers found in Banff National Park. Including an area map of the park, this handy reference is an ideal source of portable information for nature lovers and visitors to this Rocky Mountain region.

This guide for all grade levels helps teachers engage students in intergenerational learning and authentic experiences. Find educator resources and inspirations, guidance on how to use the Sḵ'ad'a principles, the significance of this series to Haida cultural resurgence, and critical perspectives on the impact of colonialism.

Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.The updated edition of the first volume for the Canadian Rockies brings together a new and inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including:Paddy's FlatForgetmenot PondsNihahi RidgeKing Creek CanyonCanadian Everest TrailUpper Kananaskis LakeYamnuskaHa Ling PeakRanging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings

Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.The updated edition of the second volume for the Canadian Rockies brings together a new and inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including:Bow River and Bow FallsSunshine MeadowsJohnston CanyonPlain of Six GlaciersConsolation LakesLarch ValleyTakakkaw FallsMaligne CanyonRanging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings

The second title in a growing series of full-colour guidebooks featuring hikes and walks to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in western Canada.Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 1 is the ultimate guide to discovering more than a hundred amazing cascades in the Rocky Mountains. Highlighted by stunning photography, this is the one must-have book to take along on your explorations.Areas covered include:Banff National ParkKananaskis CountryCrowsnest PassWaterton National ParkBritish Columbia RockiesYoho National ParkThis family-friendly hiking guidebook offers simple and accurate directions to the many iconic and massive waterfalls, as well as local favourites, in the southern Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia.Watch for Waterfall Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 2 in Spring 2024!

It's back, bigger and better than ever!With over 150,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern¿s bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been exhaustively researched and regularly updated during the past 45 years. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of foot-traveller, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers or backpackers. NEW! Descriptions have been rewritten to incorporate changes to Kananaskis Country after the floods of 2013.NEW! Full-colour photographs throughout do justice to the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.NEW! Each new volume includes exciting and previously unpublished trails and routes.NEW! Existing maps have been completely redrawn and enhanced.NEW! Additional sketch maps included throughout.Gillean¿s clear and engaging text is enhanced with colour photos and detailed maps which enable everyone to navigate safely through this complex and beautiful area of the Canadian Rockies.

Pat Spain went to the bottom of the ocean, triggered a bunch of very angry fisherman, and attempted to recreate an iconic scene from Apocalypse Now for this book.

Indigenous, salmon, nature, seasons, life cycle, animals