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"A photographic tribute to Ontario's cities, towns, villages and rural areas"--

"First published by The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London"--Colophon.

Describes the epic migrations undertaken by more than 25 of the world's animal species, including humans.

A special handbook for youth and the adults who work with them.

Presents information about animals ranging from vampire bats and tarsiers to oarfish and bumblebees.--

A strong, stable core is the foundation of virtually all physical efforts. Pilates and yoga practitioners as well as dedicated athletes are familiar with the concept of "core stability." They understand its importance in achieving and maintaining superior fitness. A strong and stable core improves athletic performance, increases power and endurance, reduces stress on the body and minimizes the chances of injury. It helps to improve balance and posture, alleviates back pain and minimizes fatigue. Even everyday actions are easier, whether climbing stairs or lifting a box or holding a baby. The muscles most responsible for core stability run the length of the trunk and torso. They include the famous "six pack" abdominal muscles, the muscles that underlie the spinal column and neck and which help to rotate the back, the oblique muscles, and the muscles of the hips and thighs. Exercises designed specifically to address these muscles are the only way to build a stable core. Anatomy of Core Stability features such exercises. They are designed to work the entire core musculature, from the major muscles in the abdomen, spine, lower back, torso, hips and thighs, which endure the greater effort, to the smaller assisting muscles, which support the larger. Many exercises use inexpensive equipment such as a stability ball, medicine ball, free weights and wobble board. American Reference Books Annual praised this series' first book, Anatomy of Exercise, as "fascinating" and recommended it to "medium-sized and large public libraries as well as high school and undergraduate collections." This latest addition to the series will prove equally commendable and is an important purchase. The "Anatomy of..." series has revolutionized how people can approach their fitness needs. The books are ideal references for beginning exercisers and amateur athletes, elite competitors, trainers, physiotherapists, coaches, sport injury clinics, yoga, pilates and fitness instructors, team doctors and specialist professionals.

Praise for previous editions: "A very practical guidebook to exploring 80 different provincial waterfalls... A coffee table book on one hand, a guidebook on the other... nicely balanced, organized and provocative." --Toronto Star "It's rare to have a book that's so user friendly, packed with information yet beautiful enough to hold its own on the coffee table with any photography tome. A must-read for anyone touring the countryside." --Kitchener-Waterloo Record Waterfalls of Ontario is the definitive guide to enjoying and exploring the province's most beautiful falls. Packed with full-page color photographs, this third edition adds a new section covering the area north of Lake Superior to Thunder Bay. Additional waterfall visits have also been added for other areas of the province, giving the reader 27 more new places to discover. Adventure awaits at new hotspots like Kakabeka Falls, Mink Creek Falls, Kap Kig Iwan Falls and Pigeon River High Falls. The book also covers waterfalls in these regions: Algoma Cottage Country Eastern Ontario Golden Horseshoe Hamilton Lake Huron Northeastern Ontario. Each waterfall is featured with a full-color photograph and text describing the characteristics, history and geography. Accurate driving directions and GPS coordinates leave the reader with easy ways to visit each waterfall for themselves. Sidebars feature handy at-a-glance information, such as the nearest settlement, walk time, trail conditions and the size of the fall. Even more waterfalls can be discovered in the "Other Waterfalls" sections, as well as in an updated provincial inventory. Packed with gorgeous photographs and updated information, Waterfalls of Ontario continues to be both an attractive reference book and an outstanding regional travel guide for weekend explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and armchair travelers.

"From the scientists and chefs who discovered this new culinary science, and the company that created and maintains the enormous database, here is a fabulous reference to 10,000 food pairings for use in both professional and home kitchens."--

"Want to get away from the noise and hustle of the city and experience the restorative quiet of nature? This guide to 39 conservation areas in the Toronto region is the book for you. This fifth edition of Nature Hikes is a guide through 56,000 acres of Ontario's most compelling nature destinations. All information has been updated and all hikes are organized by region. New full-color maps make each area easy to find. Every destination includes information on: trail difficulty and surface, opening time, entry fee, parking, driving directions and if dogs are allowed; the site, area history, archaeological sites, points of interest and what to see and do; natural features, watercourses, bike and walking trails, bird and wildlife hot spots and much more:

"Firefly Wildlife Atlas approaches the animal kingdom by means of habitat, covering almost 1000 animals in meticulous full-color illustrations and concise authoritative text. From millipedes to monkeys, this book offers a detailed and thorough guide to a wide array of the world's mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, spiders and other invertebrates."--

The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.

In 2011, marathon, half-marathon and triathlon participation reached all-time highs.

A well-illustrated reference for anyone needing to make accurate judgements about gemstones, including sources and grading, settings, cutting and faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, spotting synthetics and fakes and much more.

The ideal book for players, coaches and fans of the Olympic sport.

"Of all wild creatures, birds are the most colorful and easiest to see. You don't need to travel to distant jungles or faraway islands. They live in our own backyards.... Birds are our neighbors. We should get to know them." -- Robert Bateman Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman has painted, sketched and enjoyed birds since he was a young boy. He shares his passion for birds and his unique talents as artist and storyteller in this informative introduction to birds for young readers and beginners at bird watching. Backyard Birds abounds with Bateman's detailed sketches and full-color paintings of robins, chickadees, woodpeckers, blue jays, finches and many other familiar birds -- capturing their antics and beauty in a way that no photograph can. The book includes brief facts about the different species, noted below, including their length, wingspan, weight, food, range, habitat and common calls. Bateman also provides his personal tips on identifying, feeding and finding birds. The 36 bird families are: Red-winged Blackbirds and American Crows Baltimore Orioles and American Redstarts Mallards and Canada Geese Great Blue Herons and Belted Kingfishers Red-tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owls Mourning Doves and Wild Turkeys Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and Rufous Hummingbirds Barn Swallows and Chimney Swifts Hairy Woodpeckers and Downy Woodpeckers Dark-eyed Juncos and White-breasted Nuthatches American Robins and Bluebirds Blue Jays and Gray Jays Northern Cardinals and Cedar Waxwings Indigo Buntings and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks American Goldfinches and House Finches Sparrows: Song Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, and House Sparrow. Spreads on Migration; Attracting Birds to Your Backyard; The Cycle of Family Life; and Bird Senses (Eyes, Ears, Voice, Brain, Feathers) round out this beautiful book.

"Endorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation"--Cover.