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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A colouring book for children with descriptions and line drawings of these prehistoric beasts. A colouring book for children with descriptions and line drawings of these prehistoric beasts. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The second colouring book in the "Northwest Native Arts" Series. Learn about some of the real and legendary creatures revered by the natives of the west coast by using these templates to create spectacular pictures. 20 different templates & line drawings. The second coloring book in the Northwest Native Arts Series. Learn about some of the real and legendary creatures revered by the natives of the west coast by using these templates to create spectacular pictures. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ages 5 years & over. 32 wildlife pictures to colour. Suitable for ages 5 years and over, this title features 32 wildlife pictures to colour. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ages 5 years & over. 32 birds of prey pictures to colour. Suitable for ages 5 years and over, this title features 32 birds of prey pictures to colour. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the middle of the night, October 1850, three British sailors searching for lost countrymen are set upon the rugged shore on the far edge of the vast Russian Empire. Only two will return from this cruel and harsh land called Alyaksa. Edward Adams, a young Victorian-era doctor, was part of an expedition sent to Russian Alaska in search of explorer John Franklin and his crew. As the mission's naturalist, Adams filled a journal with observations, recordings and drawings of his excursion, revealing a person who thrived on new experiences and had a true gift for recording what he observed. Full of drama and adventure, "Into the Savage Land" takes reader back to the Alaska of 1850. Reminiscent of the popular serialised stories that appeared in British papers at the time, the journal presents a first-person account of travels into the interior of the colony and the inherent dangers involved, including freezing temperatures, suspicious Russians and warring Natives. Edited and annotated by Ernest Sipes, this publication offers an exceptional opportunity for students of the literature of Alaska and anyone interested in the region's colourful history. Taking readers to the Alaska of 1850, this journal presents a first-person account of travels into the interior of the colony and the inherent dangers involved, including freezing temperatures, suspicious Russians and warring Natives. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ages 5 years & over. 32 various natives pictures to color. With 32 natives pictures to color, this title is suitable for ages 5 years & over. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Cheney, Tracy (illustrator). Paperback. An Indian colouring book. An Indian colouring book. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the much antici-pated and thoroughly updated version of the popular but long out of print "Raptor Management Techniques Manual". Produced by the Raptor Research Foundation, this is a compre-hensive work designed for use by raptor researchers and conserva-tionists and natural-resource managers around the world. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the field and has undergone rigorous review. Not an all-inclusive manual or detailed "how-to" book, this new work reflects the state of the art in raptor research, with up-to-date information on various techniques, and numerous references to additional sources for details and cautions regarding various field and laboratory techniques and management tools. Beginning with a general review of the field of raptor research, it includes insights into field-study techniques, information on the energetics, physiology, pathology, and toxicology of raptors; it cov-ers reduction of management and researcher disturbance, mitiga-tion, population monitoring at migration watchsites, captive breed-ing, the augmentation of wild populations, and rehabilitation, and concludes with chapters on public education and legal considerations.This book will enhance standardisation in the field, speed improvement in techniques and help those who study and manage birds to better protect them. Beginning with a general review of the field of raptor research, this work includes insights into field-study techniques, information on the energetics, physiology, pathology, and toxicology of raptors. It covers reduction of management and researcher disturbance, mitigation, population monitoring at migration watchsites, and rehabilitation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The golden eagle has frequently been disregarded as a falconry bird. However, if trained and flown correctly these eagles can be very effective, providing the contemporary falconer with a unique hawking experience. As folden eagles are raptors for the experienced, this book has been written with the practicing falconer in mind or for those interested in history and natural history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Embark on a Journey to Placer Mining Success with 'A Poor Man's Guide to Placer Mining'In times of economic uncertainty, the allure of gold mining has always beckoned to those seeking opportunity. However, as history has shown, many ventures have faltered due to a lack of essential knowledge. In this comprehensive guide, aspiring miners are offered a roadmap to success in the world of placer mining.From the basics of prospecting to the intricacies of drift mining, every aspect of the process is explored in detail. Readers will learn the art of panning, the precision of sniping, and the technique of crevicing, all essential skills for maximizing gold recovery. What sets this guide apart is its emphasis on self-sufficiency, teaching readers how to craft their own equipment, from sluice boxes to rockers, without breaking the bank.But placer mining isn't just about finding goldit's about surviving and thriving in the wilderness. Readers will discover invaluable tips for shelter construction, long-term camping, and wilderness safety, ensuring they are prepared for any challenge they may encounter.Whether you're a novice prospector or a seasoned miner, 'A Poor Man's Guide to Placer Mining' is a must-read. With its practical advice and insider knowledge, this guide will empower you to turn your gold-mining dreams into reality, all without a major financial investment. So, prepare yourself, gather your tools, and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The gold is waitinglet this guide show you the way. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. John Green the pre-eminent authority on Sasquatch/Bigfoot, has 20 years of research assembled in more than 2000 reports. This book assembles these reports from the combined works of 'Encounter with Bigfoot' and 'On the Track of the Sasquarch'. Combined works of John Green's two best-selling titles On the Track of the Sasquatch and Encounters with Bigfoot. The Best of Sasquatch Bigfoot combines legendary Sasquatch Researcher John Green's two best-selling titles. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Graves, Katherine (illustrator). Paperback. An Indigenous Coloring Book No. 3 Long ago, Indigenous people lived in villages along the beaches and rivers of the northwest coast. Their houses were made of planks cut from huge cedar trees. They carved beautiful canoes, big enough to carry many people on long voyages across ocean waters. This book is a coloring book for children ages 5-12. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The true story unfolds a gripping tale of one of western Canada's greatest wilderness manhunts. The book is based on the incredible diaries of the crazed Michael Oros, and follows his lengthy pursuit by police up to the time he is taken by an RCMP bullet. The author and Crown Prosecuting Attorney, Vernon Frolick, has written this book from the outlaw's point of view, based on the diary entries made by Michael over his thirteen-year descent into madness. The reader is taken into the mind of one of Canada's most vicious killers and is presented with his thoughts, actions, and reactions as he is tracked by the RCMP throughout northern British Columbia. The book also follows and details the moves and moods of the Mounties as they try to capture the killer. In the end, a misfired bullet by a marksman who never missed an open window of opportunity and the Mounties, complete Michael Oros' descent into madness.Black and white reprint. The true story unfolds a gripping tale of one of western Canada's greatest wilderness manhunts. The book is based on the incredible diaries of the crazed Michael Oros, and follows his lengthy pursuit by police up to the time he is taken by an RCMP bullet. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This astounding work brings professional investigative abilities and forensic artistry to the field of Bigfoot studies. This astounding work brings professional investigative abilities and forensic artistry to the field of Bigfoot studies. David Paulides, a former police investigator, has applied his skills to questioning Bigfoot witnesses. The results he has achieved in gaining access to witnesses and getting detailed information from them is both remarkable and intriguing. Furthermore, he commissioned a forensic police artist to meet with witnesses and sketch the creatures they saw. These drawings provide insights into the creature's nature never before realized. The result of this team's work is by far one of the most convincing accounts ever written on Bigfoot. The conclusion reached - that this creature, long revered by the Hoopa people, definitely inhabits the forested regions of Humboldt County in Northern California - is so convincing that those people who doubt Bigfoot's existence will be forced to think again! This astounding work brings professional investigative abilities and forensic artistry to the field of Bigfoot studies. David Paulides, a former police investigator, has applied his skills to questioning Bigfoot witnesses. The results he has achieved in gaining access to witnesses and providing their information creates this remarkable book. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Mariken Van Nimwegen (illustrator). Paperback. This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is illustrated with lively art by Marilen Van Nimwegen. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote The Cremation of Sam McGee, and other well-known poems. He wrote and published into his mid-eighties. He was quoted as saying, I just go for a walk and come back with a poem in my pocket. This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service. This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is illustrated with lively art by Marilen Van Nimwegen. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book combines the two best sellers 'My Heart Soars' and 'My Spirit Soars' in one volume, eloquently illustrated throughout by Helmut Hirnschall. Included in this edition is the Lament for Confederation by Chief Dan George. Poetic and spiritual, this book has a universal message to all people. Chief Dan George was an accomplished performer, poet, philosopher, champion of Native peoples and loving patriarch of a large family. A deeply moving collection that brings together the wisdom, poetry, and philosophy of one of the most beloved Indigenous voices of the 20th century. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mushrooms are among the oldest living organisms on Earth. Over millions of years of their existence, these poorly studied organisms have created and accumulated a large variety of biologically active substances in their fruiting bodies and mycelium, helping them to survive, defend and colonize various ecosystems. The Pacific Northwest is a unique area of our planet, with its own distinct varieties of ancient plants and fungi. Our distant ancestors and Indigenous Peoples knew about the medicinal properties of mushrooms and skillfully used them. Most of modern civilization has lost much of this ancient knowledge and with it, the wonderful healing qualities and medicinal benefits of fungi. In many universities around the world, scientists are currently studying various properties of mushrooms and their uses for medicinal purposes and the possibility of using them in various medical fields. Fungi participate in almost all processes of life; entering into symbiosis with plants and animals. They are an integral part of the human microbiota- a new organ of the human body still yet to be fully studied and understood. This book offers information on over 200 medicinal mushrooms that grow in the Pacific Northwest rainforests of North America. This guide will be of much interest to mycobiologists, fungotherapists, phytotherapists, nutritionists, traditional healers, medical students, doctors, scientists, medicine/drug developers, food processing professionals, and generally people who are interested in alternative medicine. A unique guidebook to medicinal species of mushrooms found in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Since ancient times, mushrooms have been widely used in folk medicine. The treatment of diseases based on the use of medicinal mushrooms and drugs obtained from them is referred to as fungotherapy. Includes over 180 color photographs. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Edward Abbey, who never much liked Alaska, called it our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state. To others, it has been a cure for despair. When the author moved to Fairbanks more than three decades ago, he was a cheechako, a subarctic tenderfoot. Gathering skills and experiences the hard way, he attained Sourdough status while realizing there would always be more to learn, see, and do in the land of midnight sun and auroras.En route, Engelhard suffered frostbite, stubborn yaks, grizzly charges, trophy hunters, cold-water immersion, heartbreak, incontinent raptors, one pesky squirrel, and honeymooners from abroad. He tried to rescue a raven and explored Arctic dunes and a glaciers blue heart, and his own, as he mingled with caribou on their epic journeys. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1948, divorced mother of four Stella McCandless--much to the horror of her straight-laced Victoria family fell in love with and married several-years-younger (and several inches shorter) Bob Smith, a nomadic trapper and self-professed flaunter of convention. Being herself of a rebellious nature and craving release from the strictures of her traditional society lifestyle, Stella packed up her two younger children and followed Bob from Smithers to the Yukon and back to the Cariboo as he tried to find his fortune and settle into family life. Bob's sudden and untimely death in 1956 left Stella with their young son and the challenge of coming to terms with the loss of her 'north star'. Stella's is the story of a woman whose odyssey of independence led to the discovery of inner strength and the courage to live her life her own way. In 1948, a divorced mother of four Stella McCandless, Bob Smith, a nomadic northern trapper. Being of rebellious nature and craving release from her traditional lifestyle, Stella packed up her two younger children and followed Bob from Smithers to the Yukon and back to the Cariboo as he tried to find his fortune and settle into family life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. True Story of Charles Fipke, the mining exploration geologist who discovered diamonds in Canada. Fire Into Ice follows Charles Fipke in his exotic travels through the fast-paced, cutthroat world of mineral exploration - from the jungles of New Guinea to the savannas of South Africa to the rain-forests of the Amazon to the Arctic tundra. This amazing true story culminates in Fipke's staking of the Etaki diamond claim in Canada's Northwest Territories. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What I wanted was not shelter and safety, but liberty and opportunity.At the age of 32, the unconventional spirit expressed in that statement took Martha to gold-rush-era Yukon while her first husband went off to Hawaii. Pregnant, and exhausted, she struggled over the legendary Chilkoot Pass, she fell in love with northern Canada, this great big land with its profusion of wildflowers, its midnight sun, its northern lights. Facing down despair during that first long, dark winter, she gave birth in a tiny Dawson cabin in January. She cooked in a mining camp, managed a sawmill, and went on to marry lawyer-politician George Black. George became Commissioner of the Yukon, making her chatelaine of Government House. In 1916, she headed off to war with the troops, serving as Mother Yukon to soldiers in London.After George was elected to Parliament and named Speaker of the House, she took on the role of grand hostess for Ottawas political scene. When George turned ill, Martha stepped in and got herself elected for Yukon, becoming only the second woman to take a seat in the House of Commons.One of the Norths most tenacious and persevering women, Martha Black was truly irrepressible. Through her story of vulnerability, despair, comedy, joy and tragedy pulses the Yukon spirit -Mush On! Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. It is easy for the novice fly-fisher to become overwhelmed by the proliferation of items and gear that can be used to create artificial flies. Fly Tying- Proven Flies for the Pacific Northwest, provides a simple overview of the basic equipment, materials and patterns used for chironomids, wet flies, and dry flies, as well as those for steelhead and salmon.His fly-tying methods, taught by the late fishing legend Earl Anderson, do not use a whip finisher tool for making half hitches, but rather a one-hand half hitch, creating flies that rarely unravel. Every fly in this book has been successfully tested by the author to such an extent that he is confident the reader will achieve success. Focusing on established flies that have years of proven success in the Pacific Northwest region, this book provides a combination of instruction as well as life lessons and stories accumulated over decades, providing both a useful and enjoyable read. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book belongs in the backpack of any outdoor enthusiast because identifying rocks and minerals has never been more interesting or easy. Author Sid Wayland examines common minerals and elements, discussing their visible properties and chemical makeups as well as how to identify specimens through a number of tests that can be performed at home or in the field. Tests range from those as simple as scratching an unknown sample with a fingernail to those more complex in which platinum wire, charcoal blocks, a flame and chemicals are required. This book also describes how to make much more of the equipment needed for testing. Anyone with an interest in rocks, whether for pleasure or profit, will love this book. A guide to identifying the different kinds of rocks and minerals. Author Sid Wayland examines common minerals and elements, discussing their visible properties and chemical makeups as well as how to identify specimens through a number of tests that can be performed at home or in the field. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Rooted in his deep love for the Chilliwack Cascades, My Soul Lives in These Mountains pays a heartfelt homage to artist and storyteller Peter Scott. As a boy, Peter was captivated by the mountainpeaks visible from his hometown in Sardis, B.C, and grew up in the shadows of some of the iconic mountain profiles of Mt. McGuire, Cheam and Slesse Peak. Raised with the traditional Sto:lo stories from his uncle and local Elders, he cultivated a deep respect for both the wild landscapes of his hometown as well as the deep-rooted indigenous culture of the area.Peters artistic journey began with humble roots, inspired by Emily Carr, with his outdoor exploits receiving support and guidance from local mountain legends such as Neil Grainger. This book showcases his influences through paintings and poems that bring to life the vibrant wilderness of the Chilliwack River Valley and the various mountains peaks and wildlife it supports.With sensory-rich descriptions that capture the sights, sounds, and spirit of the mountains, My Soul Lives in These Mountains is more than a memoir. It is an evocative invitation to explore and connect with nature, seen through the eyes of someone who has not only traversed these paths but has also immortalized them in art and poetry. Peter Scott invites readers to wander, marvel, and cherish the wonders of the Chilliwack Cascades and help safeguard them for future generations. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ken Mather recounts the fascinating story of a historic house and the people who lived in it for over a century. The house was designed and built in 1910 for the Buchanans, a well-to-do family from Montreal, by Robert Findlay, who was renowned for his designs for Montreals affluent merchants and industrialists.When the Buchanans moved to Vancouver after the First World War, the house was sold to the Layton family from Norfolk, England. They became an integral part of the Coldstream community for the next 15 years. A daughter, Elizabeth Layton, had the distinction of being the Secretary to Winston Churchill during the war. With the outbreak of the war and the break-up of the family in 1940, the Laytons sold to the Austin, Hugh and Grace Mackie, who had been running the Vernon Preparatory School since 1914. They lived their retirement years in the comfort of the lovely house. Though Hugh and Grace Mackie had four sons in all, only Patrick Paddy survived to inherit the house after the passing of his parents and uncle. Paddy was a true renaissance man: a musician, painter and naturalist, along with many other talents. It was Paddy who established the foundation that maintains the house to this day.Through compelling research and captivating detail, Mather illuminates the people and events of this storied landmark and the reader will learn much from this excellent account. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sasquatch Discovered is the biography of Dr. John Bindernagel Canadas foremost sasquatch/bigfoot investigator. His intense childhood curiosity about the natural world, with a particular interest in ornithology, led to his involvement as a Junior Naturalist and his teacher dubbing him the scientist for his in-class contributions. By high-school, he was practicing good curatorial habits as he collected specimens for the museum he created in the family home.While in university, he was intrigued by the story of an ape-man in British Columbia. During his time in Africa, he became familiar with the great apes and hypothesized the Sasquatch as North Americas great ape. On return to Canada, he chose to live in the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island, B.C., and closer to the west coast rainforests prime Sasquatch habitat. Here he aimed to study and pursue research on this elusive animal.John Bindernagel was the author of two seminal books, a popular conference speaker throughout North America, and the Canadian news media go-to guy for Sasquatch information. He was beloved by eyewitnesses and amateur investigators alike but largely dismissed by the scientific community. This book is a tribute to an upstanding man who followed his call and his passion at great personal and professional expense. He spent his last years championing the unfolding story of the discovery of the Sasquatch. This is his lifes story. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Recalling some of the most memorable escapades ever conducted in the Canadian Arctic with bush planes, Flying to Extremes takes place in the late 60s and early 70s from a base at Yellowknife, in the heart of the Northwest Territories. Beyond recounting so many near-mishaps, this book is also about colourful people: the trappers, prospectors, miners, adventurers and gold-ingot thieves who constituted the fauna at the main bar in Yellowknife in those days. For Arctic dreamers, there was always the flight to the Nahanni River, with its Deadmans Valley, hot springs, tales of lost or dead prospectors, the many airplanes crashed in pursuit of gold, and much more Nahanni lore. This entertaining book recollects Prinets adventures as a young man while capturing the humour, beauty, danger and unique culture of northern communities, in the dramatic landscape of the Canadian Arctic. Readers familiar with the region and those who can only dream of visiting it will both find this title a nostalgic and captivating read. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For over thirty years, two New York State brothers, Robert and Paul Bartholomew, have methodically researched, documented, and studied the Bigfoot question in both New York and the New England states. For over the years, the authors two New York State brothers, have methodically researched, documented, and studied the Bigfoot question in both New York and the New England states. This title deals with their research. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Have you ever wondered where that Red-tailed Hawk nests or why its always on that lamp standard? Have you ever been curious as to where the best place to find a Bald Eagle might be, or what keeps leaving that pile of feathers in the yard by the bird feeder- a Coopers Hawk perhaps? In, The Art of Hawk-Watching, by internationally recognized and lifelong hawk-watcher, Joe Roy III, the answers to some of these questions and much more are covered. Transcending the standard guide format, this book, by virtue of the authors intimate experience with birds of prey, takes a much more holistic approach to not only finding, identifying, and observing birds of prey, but perhaps more importantly, to understanding them as well.The book is engaging and packed with information and tips including a discussion of the craft of tuning in, by developing an awareness of ones environmental surroundings, as a means of locating birds of prey. It also delves into forensic components, including everything from castings, to guano, prey carcasses, and other bits of evidence that can produce a mountain of pertinent information if one knows where, and what to look for, and how to analyze what is, or isnt found.The book concludes with a frank discussion of ecological imperatives and discusses how as amateur and professional raptor enthusiasts, we can all play a part in raptor conservation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.