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202 pages with index.Small nicks, some corner wear and light wear/soiling to dust jacket. Contents beginning to yellow but clean. Brought to you by your friends at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Shows how Canadians feel about the growing American presence in all sectors of Canadian life. Perceptively analyzes the implications for the integrity of Canada's nationhood and for relations with the United States. Defines the US national interest in a Canada that is genuinely independent, albeit basically friendly. Book
193 pages. A first novel from the winner of the 191 Ethel Wilson Fiction Award and nominee for the 1991 Governor-General's Award for Fiction. Clean and unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
96 pages. Unmarked inside. Light signs of wear and soiling overall. Recounts the famous Disney tale of Beauty and the Beast. Book
330 pages including index. "A must read for anyone concerned about a democratic society." - Judy Rebick. "A call to arms against the corporate agenda that has made Canadians prisoners in their own country." - Calgary Herald. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Book
218 Pages including glossary. Quarter inch tear to front cover. First few pages have a quarter inch nick. Moderate wear. Light soiling. A comprehensive guide to the world of cycling by one of the world's greatest cyclists. Author designs bicycles, races them professionally at the highest level, and rides them for pleasure. Packed with information and presented in an easy-to-read format with many illustrations. Author won a silver medal at the Olympics and a bronze at the World Championships in 1984. He has won several major international races. Covers the history of bicycles, bicycle anatomy, choosing the right bicycle, fitness, diet, training, injury prevention, handling and riding skills, cleaning and maintenance, touring and more. Book
195 pages including index and black and white plates. A history of the Sisters of Saint Ann and their contribution to education in British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. From the first "Log Cabin School" on the edge of Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, the work of the Sisters of Saint Ann spread to thirty-four establishments on the west side of the Rocky Mountains. Front free endpaper removed. Book clean and unmarked with very light wear. Few small nicks to dust jacket which remains attractive. Very nice copy. Book
212 pages including index. "These are the same kind of authentic stories I tell on the radio every day. Since launching 'The Canadian Achievers' in 1985 I have never run short of exciting true stories about the achievements of living Canadians - and never will. because Canada is a country of achievers." - the author. Read this book and discover how you too can become a Canadian Achiever. Unmarked. Light wear. Crease to front cover. Book
191 pages including bibliography. Author's inscription upon front endpaper. Rips away the carefully woven veil of confusion to expose a well-financed, long-term campaign by big business to beat back the emerging wave of consumer and victim rights. Clean unmarked copy with very light wear. Minor warp to book. Damage to lower half-inch of dust jacket spine. Book
206 pages including index. Extends far beyond the limits of traditional love spells and presents a magical journey of love from ancient times to modern times. Everything you need to know about the magical side of love can be found within this book. Unmarked. Very light wear. Glossy illustrated covers. Book
250 pages. The revealing story of the people who live in the forest: the rubber trappers, river people, small landholders and natives. Author not only spoke to them; she lived among them, sharing their meals and their way of life. Clean. Very light wear. Unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
96 pages. "Americans were stuck on America. And they stuck these bits of Americana darn near everywhere. Unfortunately, collecting travel decals has never seemed to catch on in a big way. a few decal printers did sell albums for collectors to display their decals, but no clubs ever got organized, no auctions were scheduled, no experts recognized. This is the only accessible resource to survey the pictorial delights of these wonderful visuals that help us recall who we were and where we went." - from book. Colour illustrations throughout. Attractive colour illustrated boards. Clean and unmarked. Slightest wear. Excellent copy. Book
86 pages. Includes 16-page pullout pattern section. Features: On the Torch - testing compatibility; Pastel Petunia; Light Waves; SpringLight Candleholder; Fused Fish; Hummingbird Feeder; Easter Lily Stepping Stone; Garden Stakes; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
304 pages including index and extensive references. The extraordinary struggle behind the bloody liberation of Kenya in the 1950s and the British deception that hid the truth from the world. "Important... Painstakingly researched... An essential work." - Los Angeles Times Book Review. Light wear. Unmarked. Glossy decorated covers. Contents lightly yellowed. Book
143 pages. Document author's life from 1946. Edwards was a past-president of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Light wear and unmarked but for prior owner's name and details upon half-title page. (Prior owner was Lillian Postgate, author of Lillian Postgate's Story) Book
96 pages. He joined the Navy to serve his country. He kept the Sabbath to honor his God. His convictions challenged, he remained true... whatever the cost. Nice unmarked copy with only light wear. Book
Unpaginated. A lovely collection of illustrated poetry. Author was born in Kaslo, B.C. on Kootenay Lake. She is a lover of birds, wild flowers, and other wonders of the natural world. This love she expresses through her poetry. Unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
261 pages including index and black and white illustrations. A fascinating account of the revolutionary changes in a Sichuan village during the past 40 years. Author was born in Shanghai of missionary parents and grew up in China before the Communist revolution. Light wear. Usual library markings else unmarked. Nice copy. Book
19 pages. Colour photography throughout. Topics include: The History of Press Photography; Definition of Press Photography; Choosing Gear; Sports Photography; Flash Photography; Automatic Diaphragm Control Unit; Equipment Service; Shifting Between Close-ups and Medium Shots; and more. Very light wear. Unmarked. Book
456 Pages. The classic complete guide to fats, oils, cholesterol and human health. "A monumental piece of work... it will make a distinct contribution." - E. Cheraskin, M.D. author: Vitamin C: Who Needs It? Light wear. Unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
243 pages including index. Reveals that police are not mere 'referees' of our legal lives, blowing the whistle on our infractions. They are censors of certain types of possibly wrongful actions. They are selective in their invocation of criminal law and use the law artfully to restore settings to 'orderliness'. Author and his colleagues followed the work of patrol officers in a large Canadian regional police force. From their direct observations comes a wealth of information, quantitatively assembled and qualitatively discussed, with insights into the nature of policing. Prior owner's details upon half-title page else unmarked. Light to moderate wear. Glossy illustrated covers. Solid copy. Book
192 pages including index. Black and white illustrations. Attempts to provide insights into a few fundamentals of the subject and an understanding of some of their applications. Specifically designed to cover the needs of Alberta schools in introductory physics, the text includes supplementary material which makes provision for the above average student. Chapter titles include: Measurement; Density and specific gravity; Buoyancy; Force, Work and Power; Experiments on Mechanics; Nature and propagation of light; Photometry; Reflection of light - mirrors; Refraction of light - lenses; Colour; Optical instruments; Experiments on light; Modern developments. Includes answers to chapter questions. Book
325 pages including bibliography. A step-by-step guide to using your powers of imagination for self-improvement, therapy, healing, and pain control. "... Gives a clear, concise, and accurate picture of the workings of the immune system. Author's detailed visualizations for fighting cancer, arthritis, and allergies are fascinating and inspiring." - Diane Eardley, Ph.D. Professor of Immunology, UC Santa Barbara. Prior owner's name upon half-title page else unmarked. Light wear. Very nice copy. Book
373 pages including index. Skin cutting and burning, biting off fingertips, even castration and eye enucleation are acts of self-mutilation generally associated with mental illness. But, according to Dr. Armando Favazza, these horrifying behaviors have important parallels to culturally sanctioned practices such as body piercing, tattooing, branding, and other forms of body modification. "A comprehensive historical, anthropological, ethnological, and clinical account of self-mutilation." - Journal of the American Medical Association. Unmarked. Light wear. Some curling to glossy front cover. Book
367 pages. The first book that shows how to prepare for contact with extraterrestrials and how to make sure that contact is successful. The only handbook for locating and communicating with aliens. Unmarked. Light wear to dust jacket. Half-inch tear to dust jacket at base of spine. Book
288 pages including index. Demonstrates that only a complete reform of society's treatment of both victims and perpetrators can stop the violence against women. Light curling to illustrated covers. Unmarked. Light moisture-induced rippling to top edge of pages. Light wear. Remainder mark to top edge. Book