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A compact, user-friendly field guide to 50 of the most prominent and ecologically significant plant species of the west coast, from British Columbia to Northern California.

Simon Fraser University went from an idea in 1963 to opening its doors in 1965, a feat that led it to be dubbed "the instant university." This multi-authored history chronicles the excite

A middle-grade-friendly introduction to Pacific Northwest flora, with outdoor activities, games and quizzes that make learning about nature fun. Great for families and educators.

A beautiful collection of images and short travel essays highlighting the fun, eclectic, and unique nature of Vancouver Island and the attraction it has for travellers and tourists from across Cana

Following the success of First Invaders (Ronsdale, 2004), Alan Twigg turns his attention to First Nations writers, unearthing more than 300 books by more than 170 mostly unheralded British Columbia

Experience the spellbinding allure of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley through the vivid imagery and captivating travel tales of bestselling author Bill Arnott.

Twenty-five years after her mother's brutal death made the headlines, Phyllis Dyson felt compelled to unearth the truth about her mother's illness.

In 1885, Vancouver Island's E&N rail service carried coal to smelters and ships, and the towns in the railway's path prospered as the tracks expanded.

The inspiring story of how an urban woman came to own and operate a remote fishing lodge nestled deep in the British Columbian wilderness.

Every spring the Great Bear Rainforest becomes a nursery to some of the most adorable baby animals out there.

When the dust settled after the restructuring of the Canadian forest industry at the beginning of the 21st century and many of the major players such as MacMillan Bloedel, Doman Industries and Sloc

Arthur Erickson, Canada's pre-eminent philosopher architect, was renowned internationally for his innovative approach to landscape, his genius for spatial composition, and his epic vision of a

This Short History of British Columbia is designed to provide the average reader with a quick but accurate survey of the broad outline of British Columbia's development.

"Perfect for fans of the visual style and humor of Ben Clanton's Narwhal and Jelly, and also a useful introduction to marine habitats and sea life for classroom units and individual inter

As the daughter of Mormon leader Winston Blackmore, Mary Jayne Blackmore grew up within the closed-off polygamist community of Bountiful, BC.