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An illustrated celebration of the world's great contemporary knifecrafters and their work in the tradition of knifemaking in their own countries.

A natural history of caribou (wild reindeer) featuring over 140 spectacular images from famed wilderness photographer Mark Raycroft.

"A comprehensive guide on how to stay safe and have fun while camping in winter, including information on "hot tenting" and "cold tenting"--

"The World Atlas of Coffee takes readers on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, presenting the bean in full-color photographs and concise, informative text. It covers where coffee is grown, the people who grow it and the cultures in which it is a way of life. It also covers the world of consumption -- processing, grades, the consumer and the modern culture of coffee" -- Provided by publisher.

"Recipes and stories to learn all about Korea's food culture."--

"Have you ever wanted to dine in a water tower, explore the site of a former beaver ranch or take a scenic potty break in a mountain-top outhouse? Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta is the ultimate guide for travelers looking for the quirky, unique and inspiring side of Alberta. Travel writer and author Debbie Olsen, a proud Albertan who's visited nearly every corner of the province, has assembled a list of over 150 unusual places, things to see and events that make Alberta one-of-a-kind -- from its dozens of roadside attractions and surprising landforms to its fascinating historical sites and off-beat museums. Organized into four regions -- South of Calgary, Edmonton to Calgary, the Alberta Rockies and North of Edmonton -- this guidebook takes you on a journey across the province, with lively text that sheds light on each location's interesting history, as well as maps, contact information, fact boxes and color photographs that bring the spots to life. Here are just a few of the unusual, obscure and intriguing things you'll read about in Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta: The Fort Museum, Macleod: the birthplace of the RCMP Musical Ride; Maggie's Diner, Tack and Feed, High River: the set of the hit TV show Heartland; Donalda and District Museum, Donalda: the world's largest collection of oil lamps; World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, Torrington: Alberta's first gopher museum; Abraham Lake's Ice Bubbles: the world's most beautiful ice bubbles; Lake Minnewanka and Minnewanka Landing: the site of Banff's sunken ghost town; Fort Chipewyan Ice Road: the winter road that connects Fort McMurray to Fort Chipewyan; Wood Buffalo National Park's Beaver Dam: the world's largest beaver dam, which can be seen from space The book also features themed entries, such as museums that celebrate Alberta's energy production, unusual roadside attractions, unusual bathrooms (for regular people), unusual festivals and events, and unusual foods invented in Alberta. Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta is a fun and entertaining jaunt for armchair travelers and road trippers alike."--

"A guide to minerals, gems, and rocks with 800 color photos, important mineralogical properties, use, and occurrence, and information on similar minerals and their differentiation. Identifies over 700 minerals, gems, and rocks using the proven classification: streak color, degree of hardness, and origin"--Adapted from back cover.

A delicious way to better nutrition. Seaside societies have included seaweed in their diets for millennia. Today we are rediscovering what they have long known: seaweed provides a nutritional punch, a powerful mix of iodine, iron, vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B12; minerals, fiber and protein. It is linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity and it is believed to help in the prevention and treatment of cancer. The Seaweed Cookbook covers all aspects of seaweed. It is for those who would like to incorporate this powerful food into their diet and it is for those who already enjoy it and want to discover new recipes. The book explains the benefits of eating seaweed, where to buy it, how to collect it (if you're lucky enough to live seaside), and how to dry, store, soak and handle it as an ingredient. Most importantly, there are 50 easy and delicious recipes. There are many kinds of seaweed used in the recipes, each with its own taste profile, uses and benefits: Arame - mild, almost sweet, the best introduction to sea vegetables Nori - the common sushi wrapper, great toasted Kombu - an aromatic base for a broth, used in miso soup and other Japanese dishes Wakame - related to kombu, believed to have fat burning properties that could fight obesity Hijiki - for natural beauty, its deep black color can be off-putting for some people Dulse - a snack seaweed packed with protein and iron, often used as a salt Agar - used as a thickener in sweet and savory dishes, with mild laxative properties Kelp - packed with vitamins, minerals and iodine; useful for a number of health issues Alaria - light green and almost transparent Sea palm - wavy fronds are mild, almost nutty-tasting. The Seaweed Cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, main and side dishes, baking, such as scones and shortbread, an amazing granola and as a chocolate flavoring. A little seaweed goes a long way, so it is perfect as a seasoning, whether in salt or infused in oils and dressings, and mixed with seeds. There are savory broths, salads and stews and because it is so good for our skin, there are recipes for body scrubs, seaweed soaks and masks.

"A comprehensive guide and reference, covering all you need to know about creating ceramic work: materials and tools, design, forming techniques, firing and glazing, and professional practice."--

Previously published in 2001 with title: Nitsitapiisinni: the story of the Blackfoot people.

"Rock Chronicles offers a fascinating, encyclopedic study of the ever-shifting line-ups, appearances, labels, sounds and successes of 250 of the most important rock acts of the past fifty years."--

Warning: This book, which is based on a true story, has depictions of anti-Semitism and contains racial stereotypes and hateful language. It is intended for an audience of 12 years and older. Healing wounds and changing worldviews, all though a simple game of basketball. Nine-year-old Hart is attending Jewish summer camp for the first time. As if that isn't awkward enough, this summer the camp is going to play host to some very particular visitors, though the kids at camp don't know that yet. What everyone else knows is that in a nearby small town called Eckville, a teacher by the name of Jim Keegstra was fired for spreading anti-Semitic views in his classroom, where he told his students that the Holocaust was a hoax. To make matters worse, he's also the nearby town's mayor. To help combat Keegstra's lies the Eckville and Jewish communities decide that the best path forward is to invite the students taught by Keegstra to the summer camp for a day of fun and fellowship. What transpires in this graphic memoir by filmmaker Hart Snider is a basketball game for all-time. Adapted from the NFB's short animation of the same name, The Basketball Game is a poignant tale of the power of community as a means to rise above hatred and bigotry. In the end, as is recognized by the kids playing the basketball game, we're all in this together.

"Invites readers to dive into the dazzling nighttime ocean. Countless microscopic plankton -- larval creatures such as ornate ghost pipefish, left-handed hermit crabs and bony-eared assfish -- ascend to the upper waters to feed, returning to the depths before sunrise."--

This is an ideal book for camera collectors as well as anyone researching the history and art of photography. A History of Photography in 50 Cameras explores the 180-year story of perhaps the most widely used device ever built. It covers cameras in all forms, revealing the origins and development of each model and tracing the stories of the photographers who used and popularized them. Illustrated throughout with studio shots of all fifty cameras and a selection of iconic photographs made using them, it is the perfect companion guide for camera and photography enthusiasts alike. The cameras include: The Nikon F, the "hockey puck" that saved photographer Don McCullin's life when it stopped a sniper's bullet during the Vietnam War. Its indestructibility, reliability and interchangeable lenses made it a favored workhorse of photojournalists. The Leica M3-D was also favored by war photographers, including David Duncan Douglas, who used the camera during his coverage of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In 2012, one of his four customized Leica cameras sold at auction for nearly $2 million. A Speed Graphic was used to take Sam Shere's widely published photograph of the 1937 Hindenburg disaster, "the world's most famous news photograph ever taken." With few shots left and no time to get the camera to his eye, he shot his Pulitzer Prize-winning image "literally from the hip. It was over so fast there was nothing else to do." The camera phone has transformed picture-taking technology most profoundly since the invention of cameras. The "selfie" has become a new genre of photography practiced by everyone, and shared globally.

Being able to read a map and find your way is an essential lifetime skill.

"5-Minute Watercolor comprises of 60 exercises for new and aspiring artists. Dust off your palatte and paint pan and loosen up your creativity in a short amount of time. This bite-sized approach will help readers to make watercolor painting a part of their everyday lives. Many new artists are intimidated by the prospect of trawling through very technical drawing books or having an elastic amount of time to draw, so 5-Minute Watercolor is the perfect way to focus their energies. Within five minutes it is perfectly possible to produce a great painting. Every spread in the book features five expert tips and ideas, as well as examples of amazing 5-minute watercolor sketches to inspire readers who are short on time."--

How to get the most out of a parcel of land by growing trees for timber, selling firewood and preserving land for future generations.

A lavishly illustrated tour of America's most compellingly beautiful places.