Posts Tagged ‘reference’

Now You Know Canada

A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday is this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages, you’ll learn the answers to questions like: Where…

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DK Knots

Provides instructions for tying knots for various purposes; features advice on selecting, using, and maintaining ropes; and offers information about knot families, including stopper knots, binding knots, bends, hitches, loops, and sennits.

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Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Ontario

Praise for the 4th edition: “The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find, or perched so close that you’ll wonder how you missed them….” — Toronto Star Thoroughly researched and written in an inviting style, Ron Brown’s descriptions offer fascinating stories…

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Bee Time

Being among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes. Bee Time presents his reflections on three decades spent studying these remarkable creatures, and on the lessons they can teach about how humans might better interact with one another and the natural world, from the boardroom to urban design to agricultural ecosystems.

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Beginner’s Guide to Hummingbirds

A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide tohummingbirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting hummingbirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.

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Children’s Atlas of the World

An exciting look at our world and its people, places and wildlife. This easily accessible atlas will enrich children’s knowledge of the world around them, from a country’s geography to its history, wildlife and culture. This revised and updated edition features the latest digital mapping techniques, full-color photographs and fascinating facts on every spread! Learn…

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