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Fishing guru Charlie White explains the equipment and techniques for harvesting seafood, like getting the best yields of shrimp, crabs, oysters and many species of fish, including sea perch, greenling, red snapper, cod and sole. Learn how to harvest exotic seafoods such as abalone, limpets, moon snail and seaweed. Each chapter ends with a list of time-saving best bets for catching each species. Also included is information on current fishing regulations. Whether you're on the beach or on the water, Living Off the Sea has the tips and information you'll need to tap the ocean's bounty.

“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.” If those words sound like a common refrain, don’t despair. With this newly compiled and expanded edition of Jim’s previous three bestselling gold-panning guides to BC in your library, you’ll know where to find streams of gold all over BC.

With the economy as uncertain as ever, gold panning is making a comeback. Why not pick up a piece or two of surprisingly simple equipment and check that stream by your campsite? The techniques, the pans, the pickaxes and the educated guessing required to pan gold haven't changed much since the Klondike Gold Rush. Garnet Basque's Gold Panner's Manual explains every aspect of gold panning and prospecting.

With over 120 illustrations, How to Catch Shellfish shows you how, where and when to catch clams, oysters, mussels, prawns and other shellfish. Also included are: equipment tips easy ways to shuck oysters and open and clean other shellfish how to outrace razor clams shoreline recipes.

Bestselling author Sigmund Brouwer brings his unique sense of play to the serious business of learning to read and write. Armed with music, humor and heart, he connects the dots for people who work with kids to cultivate reading and writing skills.

Kit Winemaking provides beginners with day-by-day instructions on making superlative kit wines, often undistinguishable from homemade ones crafted from grapes, or even commercial wines.The trend is clearthere is an increasing number of new wine hobbyists with one out of five just starting out in home winemaking and two-thirds using kits/concentrate.

Dans le monde entier, l’éducation traverse une crise sans précédent. Au moment où surviennent des mutations économiques, sociales et culturelles auxquelles nos sociétés doivent rapidement s’adapter, l’école peine à remplir sa mission de préparer les jeunes à relever les nombreux défis qui les attendent. Comment l’école peut-elle donner aux jeunes les moyens de s’épanouir et de prendre pleinement part au monde complexe du 21e siècle ? Comment créer de nouvelles approches éducatives plus inventives et efficaces ?

Para un abrazo es una tierna historia que fomenta las relaciones armoniosas y agradables entre el animal y el niño. En las páginas, descubrirá una mascota bonita, llena de entusiasmo, pero que tiene necesidades y cuidados. Ofrecida con la narración, la historia complacerá tanto a los pequeños como a los más grandes. ¿Serías capaz de adivinar quién es la mascota antes del final? Con estas historias a veces sorprendentes y llenadas de sabiduría, la colección Manzana y confetis ofrece libros ricos en descubrimientos.

For a Hug is a touching story that promotes a harmonious relationship between a pet and a child. You will discover a cute and lively pet that has needs and must be given the necessary care. This story is offered with narration, and will appeal to small and bigger children! Will you discover the type of animal before the end of the story? Thanks to stories that are original and full of wisdom, the Apple & Confetti collection offers books filled with discoveries!

Pour un câlin est une tendre histoire qui vise à favoriser des relations harmonieuses et agréables entre l’animal et l’enfant. Au fil des pages, vous découvrirez un animal de compagnie mignon, plein d’entrain, mais qui a des besoins et qui nécessite aussi des soins. Offerte avec la narration, l’histoire plaira aux petits comme aux plus grands! Sauras-tu deviner avant la fin de l’histoire de quel animal il s’agit? Avec ses histoires à la fois éclatées et remplies de sagesse, la collection Pomme & confettis propose des livres riches en découvertes!