Adult Titles

 
1. British Columbia: Spirit of the People  Jean Barman  9781550174465  Harbour Publishing

In 2008, BC celebrates the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia and 150 years of cultural diversity, community and achievement. "British Columbia: Spirit of the People" celebrates this milestone, capturing the province's history, beauty and complex character in a lavish coffee-table book.

2. Following the Curve of Time: The Legendary M. Wylie Blanchet  Cathy Converse  9781894898683  TouchWood Editions

Who was this skipper, this mother, this writer? These are the questions that motivated Cathy Converse to re-trace the route of famous pacific seafarer M. Wylie "Capi" Blanchet, and write this biography in the process. Widowed in 1926, Blanchet cruised the coast with her five children and their dog in a 25-foot boat that had been rescued from the seafloor.

3. Madness, Betrayal and the Lash: The Epic Voyage of Captain George Vancouver  Stephen Bown  9781553653394  Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group

From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific waters as captain of a major expedition of discovery and imperial ambition. In this gripping tale of maritime daring and betrayal, Stephen Bown offers a long-overdue re-evaluation of one of the greatest explorers of the Age of Discovery.

Adult Titles

1. Following the Curve of Time: The Legendary M. Wylie Blanchet  Cathy Converse  9781894898683  TouchWood Editions

Who was this skipper, this mother, this writer? These are the questions that motivated Cathy Converse to re-trace the route of famous pacific seafarer M. Wylie "Capi" Blanchet, and write this biography in the process. Widowed in 1926, Blanchet cruised the coast with her five children and their dog in a 25-foot boat that had been rescued from the seafloor.

2. Start Fresh! Your Complete Guide to Midlifestyle Food and Fitness  Diane and Dr. Doug Clement  9781552859193  Whitecap Books

Healthy eating combined with a realistic exercise plan is key to maintaining optimal health and avoiding chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. In Start Fresh! a chef and a doctor, both former Olympians, join forces and provide an accessible plan for embarking on the road to good health and staying on track.

3. Country Roads of British Columbia: Exploring the Interior  Liz Bryan  9781894974431  Heritage House

In Country Roads of British Columbia, Liz Bryan explores and celebrates the amazing landscapes of British Columbia and traces the early history of this, Canada's westernmost province. Through 18 picturesque country journeys, mostly in the Interior between the Rockies and the Coast Mountains, she takes readers through some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in the country.