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| ADDICTION BY PRESCRIPTION : One Woman's Triumph & Fight for Change [Joan E Gadsby] In 1966, Joan Gadsby’s four-year-old son died of a brain tumour. In response, her family physician prescribed a 'chemical cocktail' of tranquillisers, sleeping pills and anti-depressants -- an act that initiated Gadsby’s slow descent into an abyss of unrecognised addiction. Over the next 20 years, Gadsby’s career, her family relationships, her financial security and her health were all threatened. She was on various occasions arrested, restrained, and sedated as a result of the paradoxical side effects of the drugs. It was only after she unintentionally overdosed in 1990 that she found out the insidious effects of the drugs, stopped taking them and went through the 'hell' of withdrawal -- alone. Gadsby has emerged from her addiction to become a health and wellness consultant to corporations, governments, healthcare organisations. She is a tireless advocate for systemic change and accountability of prescribed sedative/hypnotic drugs. She interviewed thousands -- from consumers to doctors to pharmaceutical representatives and government officials as she conducted extensive international research -- in her quest to expose the shocking truth of the depth and breadth of addiction by prescription which affects hundreds of thousands of men and women world-wide who become 'accidental addicts'. { 304pp, 155x230mm, May 2005; PB, £11.99, 1894694368:9781894694360 , Granville Island Publishing (Key Porter Books) } |
| AFTER BRAIN INJURY -- TOOLS FOR LIVING : A Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers & Survivors [J Lynne Mann R Psych; With Michael Rossiter] The trauma of brain injury affects many people besides the injured one, and this book offers hope to all of them. A guide to psychological recovery after the loss and upheaval that follow such an event, this book is full of new ideas and experience -- something many survivors and their caregivers have run out of. In clear language and with easy-to-follow exercises, the authors lead the reader through the four stages of psychological recovery: becoming more self-aware, recovering emotionally, thinking in new ways, and changing behaviour. { 190pp, 215x280mm, April 2005; PB, £52.99, 1894694252:9781894694254 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| ALONE IN A CROWD? : Social Isolation of Seniors in Care Facilities [Association of Advocates for Care Reform] Can a senior living in a care facility with ninety other residents be socially isolated? Certainly. Social isolation is not only about being alone or having visitors. It is also about having choices respected and having opportunities to start or keep meaningful relationships. This handbook provides a unique opportunity to hear seniors talk about their lives in care facilities. It will help seniors, their families and friends, care-facility staff, volunteers and management, and governments better understand what seniors living in care facilities feel is important in their lives. { 169pp, 155x230mm, August 1998; PB, £10.99, 089716718X:9780897167185 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| ARMAMENT TIDE : Rearming America [Rear Admiral Stuart Franklin Platt] Arming the US military is an ongoing process, one of vital importance. This book will help America’s leaders, educators and general public better understand how to manage the business of rearmament. Drawing on historical anecdotes, common business principles and the author’s 31 years of military service, the book provides an engaging and educational look at the complexities of arming the American military. { 209pp, 155x230mm, November 2002; HB, £26.50, 1894694171:9781894694179 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| ART WARRIOR [Zbigniew Kupczynski] From his childhood in Poland just before WWII, his study of art in Paris, his two marriages and the birth of his daughters, to his emigration to Canada, Kupczynski has recorded his colourful views of life on canvas and paper. In this book, he documents the important milestones in both his private and public life, including that he was the first artist to hang his paintings at the Barbakan, a reconstructed wall in Warsaw that joined the Old City with the New that became a famous exhibition space and drew many more artists. Like his paintings, his book shows that he loves women, animals, music and colour. { 165pp, 140x215mm, June 2003; PB, £10.99, 1894694228:9781894694223 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| BOGI BJARNASON : ... His Words [Bogi Bjarnason & Kate Jarvis] Gifted newspaperman Bogi Bjarnason fought in WWI, ran several prairie newspapers, flew airplanes and wrote poetry. His short story 'the Parson's Dream' was published in the company of literary work by renowned writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson and W S Gilbert. This gem and a wide selection of other enduring pieces, including letters from the war, editorials, essays and poems, are brought together as an eloquent reminder of the events and issues that preoccupied a generation of Western Canadians whose dreams and sacrifices helped shape the nation's future. From 'shuddery' socialism to 'so-called' Christianity, Bogi always got to the heart of a story and had fun along the way. { 253pp, 155x230mm, October 2001; PB, £14.99, 1894694066:9781894694063 , Granville Island Publishing (Creative Connections Publishing) } |
| CYDONIA CODEX CD-ROM : Reflections from Mars [George J Haas & William R Saunders] Analysing NASA photographs of the planet Mars, Haas and Saunders offer unprecedented evidence (300 images and illustrations) of monumental edifices from a prehistoric Martian civilisation which parallel the sculpture and mythology of ancient cultures from Mesoamerica, Asia, Mesopotamia and Egypt. The implication is staggering -- Earth's history and mankind's origins could be very different than previously believed. { 501pp, November 2003; CR, £23.50, 1894694147:9781894694148 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| DEAD FISH & FAT CATS : A No-Nonsense Journey Through Our Dysfunctional Fishing Industry [Eric Wickham] In this humorous, forthright and intelligent book, successful fishing boat captain Eric Wickham explores how an industry that had flourished for decades and was supposedly being well-managed by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, could suddenly founder. { 168pp, 155x230mm, January 2005; PB, £11.99, 189469418X:9781894694186 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| DRAGONS OF KANGAROO ISLAND : More Adventures of an Undersea Creature [Jacqueline Vickery Stanley] For ages 5-10. Lucille, the Weedy Sea Dragon, does not like her body. She wants to look like her cousin, the Leafy Sea Dragon. She thinks she will be popular if she looks like him. One night, in the waters of Kangaroo Island, Lucille survives a great ordeal and discovers that she is special and that she likes herself, just the way she is. { 34pp, 215x280mm, June 2002; HB, £12.99, 1876677589:9781876677589 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| ESCAPE FROM PANNONIA : A Tale of Two Survivors [Steve Floris] Forced to work in a Hungarian slave labour battalion under the command of Hitler's Third Reich, Steve Floris managed to survive thanks to his skills as a cook and the decency of his commanding officer. After escaping and returning to Budapest, he married his sweetheart, who had also survived the Holocaust. Together they escaped Soviet occupied Hungary and went to Austria. They worked in UN refugee camps, then made their way to Salzburg and were accepted for immigration to Canada. { 160pp, 140x215mm, June 2002; PB, £11.99, 1894694031:9781894694032 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| FACES OF COURAGE : Young Heroes of World War II [Sally Rogow] For ages: young adult. Depicts the struggle for survival by brave young people who risked their lives to defy the Nazis. There is Kirsten, a young Danish girl who helped save a group of Jewish children from the clutches of the Nazis. Yojo, a Gypsy teenager, guided downed British pilots over the Pyrenees Mountains to freedom in Spain. Jacques, a blind French teenager, organised a student resistance group called Volunteers of Liberty. The Eidelweiss Pirates were German teenagers who opposed the Hitler Youth and aided homeless Jewish children and runways. And Jacob, a young Pole, concealed his Jewish identity and went to work in a German armament factory. Three of the stories relate the heroics of real people; the others are about fictional characters but are based on documented events. { 162pp, 140x215mm, October 2003; PB, £9.99, 1894694201:9781894694209 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| FINANCIAL FREEDOM ON $1 A DAY [Suzanne Kirkland Kincaid] WHO COULD USE THIS BOOK? Parents -- Be home for the most important job; Senior Citizens -- Create income for a quality retirement; College Students -- Earn your degree without financial stress; Educational Support Systems -- Funding without raising taxes; Independent Politicians -- Funding for you and your donors; Network Marketers -- Maximum profits -- Minimum efforts; Small Business Owners -- Unbeatable benefits for employees; Charities/Non Profits -- Income for your cause and your donors It is the SYSTEM that is so powerful! You're not at the mercy of any one particular program or company's success -- nor any particular product -- nor any particular market conditions! 1.4 trillion dollars circulate the globe daily. Tap into the income stream and spend your share on things that matter most to you. Then help others do the same. All the proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Universal Peace & Prosperity Foundation. { 144pp, 155x230mm, January 2004; HB, £17.99, 1894694279:9781894694278 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| FINDING A GOOD FIT : The Life & Work of BC Architect Rand Iredale [Kathryn Iredale with Sheila Martineau] During his 40-year career, architect Rand Iredale (1929-2000) initiated a compelling vision for the redevelopment of downtown Vancouver, was a mentor to some of BC's most accomplished architects practising today, and became one of the pioneers of heritage preservation in British Columbia. Throughout the book a chronology of selected projects is interwoven with guest essays and interviews, writings by Rand and Kathryn Iredale, and touching family anecdotes. A man of immense curiosity and generosity, Rand enjoyed both a mathematical mind and a philosophical soul. He was a great master planner and design collaborator on projects that included the Science Complex at Simon Fraser University, the Sedgewick Undergraduate Library at the University of British Columbia, the Westcoast Transmission Building in downtown Vancouver, and Place des Arts at Maillardville Heritage Square in Coquitlam. FINDING A GOOD FIT is ultimately about relationships: between land and building, engineer and architect, apprentice and mentor, husband and wife, father and child. And it is about partnerships: with family, friends, colleagues, clients, and communities. { 376pp, 190x260mm, September 2007; PB, £29.50, 1894694538:9781894694537 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| GALIANO ISLAND : An Historical Guide to Landmarks, Events, Activites, Parks, Beaches, Plants & Wildlife, Accommodations, Restaurants , Shops & Services [Vicky Lindholm] Called 'The Jewel of the Strait of Georgia', Galiano Island has one of the largest provincial parks in all the Gulf Islands. While shell beaches and long forest walks provide access to great natural beauty, the lively, spirited people of Galiano give the island an atmosphere all its own. Features: Over 200 photographs; Easy-to-read map; Where to stay, shop, eat and explore; Points of interest; How to get around; List of major island events and activities; Where to see plants and wildlife. { 130pp, 155x210mm, March 2007; PB, £8.99, 0978336720:9780978336721 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| GOLDEN FLEECE : Mine-Finding & Adventure in the Pacific Northwest [Ken McTaggart] Bill Trelawney's task was somewhat like that of a detective. But rather than looking for a murderer or a thief, he would be looking for gold. Sent to the Cariboo region of British Columbia, scene of the historic Cariboo gold rush, the young geologist, working for Kingfisher Explorations, uncovers some promising gold veins. This novel has it all: murders, stock market swindles, deceptions and romance. { 261pp, 140x215mm, February 2000; PB, £11.99, 1586190784:9781586190781 , Granville Island Publishing (Elton-Wolf Publishing) } |
| GREAT WALKS OF VANCOUVER : The Lower Mainland at Your Feet [Charles Clapham] Walk in easy stages from Vancouver to Mission -- explore the Fraser River and its tributaries and find historic treasures you never knew existed. Go around Burrard Inlet and Burnaby Mountain -- enjoy the green ravines that carry scores of creeks down from the mountains. Walk from Horseshoe Bay to the Peace Arch and continue to Fort Langley -- enjoy Vancouver's marine history and the peace of its southern farmlands. Walk across and around Vancouver without retracing your steps. Maps and complete instructions detail how to reach and follow each of the book's one-way walks. Charles Clapham shows you how to leave your car at the end of the planned day's walk, bus to the start and walk back to your car. Or better still, use the bus and leave your car at home. He makes suggestions for parking and transit, special points of interest, stops for coffee and lunch and -- of crucial importance to all urban walkers -- possible 'pit stops'. { 384pp, 140x215mm, June 2005; PB, £11.99, 1894694309:9781894694308 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| HAVE FUN, FALL IN LOVE ... & GET PAID FOR IT! : A Guide to Career Bliss [Robert S Burns] This guide gives an insight on succeeding at the most critical relationship of your life ... your job! By utilising techniques from his empowering career ascension system, Burns shows us how to develop a lasting love for our work as we 'climb the mountain'. Read and enjoy this unique view on career development written by entertainer, Robert S Burns. Humorous, unorthodox and at time irreverent, Burns delivers a refreshing approach to challenges that face us every day of our working lives. From escaping "loveless working relationships" to exploring "erogenous zones at work" ... no matter what stage your career is in, there is something of value in this book for you. So have fun, fall in love ... and get paid to do it! { 169pp, 155x230mm, February 1996; PB, £9.99, 0897166167:9780897166164 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| HEALTHIER EATING : & Living With Cancer [Karen Jung] Protecting against cancer and promoting healthy lifestyles is of utmost importance, but accurate information can be hard to find. For patients undergoing cancer treatments, proper diet is crucial. This extensively researched and tested cookbook is a valuable resource for people who need to prepare and cook meals for an individual living with cancer and/or a family going through a lifestyle change. The book is also a helpful and practical gift for people diagnosed with cancer and their family members and caregivers. The collection of 162 simple, delicious recipes, complete with easy step-by-step instructions, uses cancer-fighting, antioxidant-abundant foods and spices as well as high-fibre foods, potassium-rich foods and calcium-enriched foods. Some recipes are designed to maintain or increase weight during cancer treatments and post-treatment recovery. Low-fat recipes are also included. In addition to it being useful in helping a loved one recover from cancer, this cookbook features healthier, lower-fat and fun foods which are perfect for sharing with all family, relatives and friends. { 304pp, 205x255mm, October 2007; PB, £20.99, 1894694570:9781894694575 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| HOCKEY PLAY-BY-PLAY : Around the NHL with Jim Robson [Jason Farris; Foreword by John 'Shorty' Shorthouse] Includes the tickets, media passes, programmes and Jim's hand-written game notes so readers can re-live 55 great hockey games stretching from the 1970s to today. For each game, the host city comes alive with a broadcast-booth view of the play-by-play by one of the best announcers in NHL history. Take these historic games as the league grew: 1970 -- Toronto at Vancouver (east-west rivalry begins); 1980 -- Stanley Cup Finals (Isles win Cup on Nystrom's OT goal); 1988 -- Edmonton at Calgary ('Battle of Alberta' playoff won in OT); 1989 -- Canucks at Quebec (Lafleur tied 'The Rocket' at 544 goals); 1994 -- Canucks at L.A. (Gretzky scored his #802 to pass Howe); 2000 -- Canucks at Florida (Jovo was the OT hero). The discovery of Jim Robson's superb hand-written game notes spurred the creation of this book. { 112pp, 255x255mm, September 2007; PB, £26.50, 0973901616:9780973901610 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| HOLDING ON : Poems For Alex [Cathy Sosnowsky] Cathy Sosnowsky's poems stand testament to a grieving mother's love for her son who died in an accident just days after his seventeenth birthday. Although these poems began as therapy, 'poetic medicine' for a wounded heart, the book is ultimately a celebration of the art of making, of the ability to find joy even in despair. A former college instructor of English, the author now works with other bereaved parents and gives workshops on writing as a means of healing. { 46pp, 140x215mm, June 2001; PB, £9.99, 189469404X:9781894694049 , Granville Island Publishing (Creative Connections Publishing) } |
| HOMEFRONT & BATTLEFRONT : Nelson BC in World War 2 [Sylvia Crooks] This book chronicles the lives and deaths of courageous Canadians. It also tells the inspiring story of how the citizens of Nelson of all ages, with help from surrounding communities, marshalled all their resources and devoted their civic life for six long years to help make victory possible. Their efforts prompted some to call Nelson "The Most Patriotic Town in B.C." And, Nelson’s story highlights an important chapter of Canadian history -- the invaluable contribution to the Allied war effort made by countless small Canadian communities across the country. { 228pp, 155x230mm, December 2005; PB, £14.99, 1894694384:9781894694384 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| HUMPBACK WHALES : Behavior on the Hawaiian Breeding Grounds [Jim Darling; Photographs by Flip Nicklin; Illustrations by Susan W Barnes] Humpback whale watchers in Hawaii and whale lovers everywhere will find this an easy guide to the latest research findings. An absorbing account of whale behaviour and how researchers try to document and understand it, this book is based on Dr Jim Darling's professional summary of recent research. He distinguishes speculation from fact and provides links to the original research articles. Research methods and technology are explained, showing how humans are unravelling these creatures' deep mysteries. Graced with extraordinary photographs and illustrations, the book traces the history of whale research from its beginnings through the present to a look into the future, setting signs of humpback survival against the possible restart of whaling. { 92pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, 1894694597:9781894694599 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| JUVIE : Inside Canada's Youth Jails [Gordon Cruse; Introduction by Barry Bowman] For corrections officer Gordon Cruse, the youths he supervised were more than juvenile offenders. They were unique individuals with their own circumstances, serving time, separated from family and friends. By listening well, Cruse connected with them. His examination of the youth justice system chronicles the history of youth custody centres, government policies, sentence leniency, judicial education, social work, and the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He applauds the efforts of Chuck Cadman, whose tragic loss of his son led him to work to improve victims' rights. With loads of good advice for parents, this engaging narrative is recommended for students, school counsellors, social workers and the legal community. { 185pp, 140x215mm, July 2007; PB, £11.99, 1894694430:9781894694438 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| KNIGHTS OF WINTER : Hockey in British Columbia, 1895-1911 [Craig H Bowlsby] Before the NHL, and even before the Pacific Coast League, British Columbia was a land of vibrant hockey. Now Craig Bowlsby has uncovered and revived the old legends and given us a rink-side glimpse into this exciting past. He has included never-before published photos, paintings and drawings, plus new stories of the famous Patrick brothers in Nelson before they launched the Pacific Coast League. The book is highly detailed, including every known BC player at the time, women's teams and team and goalie records. { 412pp, 185x260mm, September 2007; HB, £35.50, 0969170548:9780969170549 / PB, £23.50, 1894694619:9781894694612 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| LANDSCAPING MADE EASY BY DESIGN [Ruth Olde] Have you ever stared out your window at your back yard and dreamed of creating your very own Monet masterpiece? Have you ever looked out at your patch of grass and wondered where all those beautiful gardens in magazines come from? Have you ever given up and just closed your blinds? Then take this book home and get it dirty. It is an easy-to-follow guide to creating a garden that will be your unique masterpiece. Gardens that capture your eyes and heart don't come about by accident. Imagination as well as careful planning -- before planting -- intertwine in the process of designing inspiring gardens. Ruth Olde designs just this way. In 'Landscaping Made Easy By Design' Ruth shares her planning methods and experiences in a delightful, readable way. You will view a multitude of garden designs that illustrate Ruth's basic premise -- your garden is a space for living, made up of rooms. These outdoor rooms can be romantic, whimsical or formal, reflecting your personality. { 58pp, 215x280mm, June 1999; HB, £13.50, 0897168267:9780897168267 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES : Iraq & Afghanistan [Rear Admiral Stuart Franklin Platt (USN Ret'd) & Duffrey Sigurdson] This is a remarkable account of the lives and experiences of Americans at War in Iraq and Afghanistan. War letters have long served scholars as a rich source of material when researching the history of our nation, and this collection of letters, e-mails and blogs preserves for future generations the day-to-day lives and observations of a small group of remarkable men and women in uniform. Hand-written letters, which were, until the current conflict, the only source of communication home from the frontlines, are being replaced by e-mail -- and in some cases, by a web log or 'blog' -- and this book will also serve as a reminder of how important it is that we preserve these more ephemeral records. { 320pp, 155x230mm, September 2006; HB, £14.99, 1894694481:9781894694483 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| LIFE & TIMES OF VICTORIA ARCHITECT P LEONARD JAMES [Rosemary James Cross] Percy Leonard James was one of Victoria, British Columbia's pre-eminent architects through the early decades of the twentieth century. This well-researched biography, written by his daughter, chronicles James' personal and professional life from his early days in England to his becoming one of Victoria's most influential designers. As James' work is often overshadowed by his contemporary architects, Samuel Maclure and Francis Mawson Rattenbury, this book is long overdue and, in some instances, sets the record straight. { 220pp, 255x205mm, May 2007; PB, £22.99, 0973725907:9780973725902 , Granville Island Publishing (Dear Brutus Publishing) } |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY IN COURT : A Textbook for Doctors & Lawyers [T W Anderson MD PhD] Life expectancy is an important issue in cases of serious personal injury. This book explains how to calculate life expectancy, and how to avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings. Basic concepts are illustrated with data from studies involving a wide range of conditions, including alcoholism, cerebral palsy, colon cancer, diabetes, and spinal cord injury (tetraplegia). There are also case studies of three of the major topics in life expectancy -- cerebral palsy; traumatic brain injury; and tetraplegia. The chapters are user-friendly, with extensive use of visual aids such as graphs and tables. The subject of epidemiology is at the heart of the methods that are discussed, and additional reading sources are suggested for those readers who would like to learn more about this important area of modern medicine. { 194pp, 155x230mm, June 2005; HB, £61.99, 0968953301:9780968953303 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| LOVELY LETTER FROM CECIE : The 1907-1915 Vancouver Diary & World War I Letters of Wallace Chambers [John Graham Gillis] Collecting these excerpts from Wallace Chambers' Vancouver diary and World War I letters has been a Iabour of love for author John Gillis. The result is an extraordinary record of one ordinary young man's life just after the turn of the century. Wallace Chambers kept a diary from 1907 to 1913 while he lived in Vancouver. He filled each day with as much as he could, especially outdoors activities. Wallace was also passionate about cultural and social activities and enjoyed many of the events and venues Vancouver offered. His diary gives a rare glimpse into the world of middle-class young people in Vancouver of the early 1900s. Over the years a tender love story unfolded in Wallace's diary as he gradually fell in love with Cecie, the woman he hadn't seen since 1905. When Wallace went off to war in 1914, he and Cecie were briefly reunited in England before he left for the front. His letters home were graphic and poignant. Wallace was killed in 1915 at the age of 29. { 182pp, 155x230mm, June 1998; PB, £11.99, 0897168151:9780897168151 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| MAGICAL MASTER SNOWMAN & THE BLACK DRAGON : A Fairy Tale for All Ages [Josephine Chaudoin Harrison] Few children's books of adventure and discovery approach the subject of a child's death and what happens to the soul afterwards. Even fewer do it with such an endearing heroine and such beguiling images. Part fairy tale and part parable, encompassing life on Earth and the realms beyond, this story is one to read and remember. It is beautifully illustrated with colourful fabric collages and over seventy pen drawings by the author, an accomplished artist. { 100pp, 155x230mm, June 2002; PB, £8.99, 1894694120:9781894694124 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| MAYNE ISLAND : An Historical Guide to Landmarks, Events, Activities, Parks, Beaches, Plants & Wildlife, Accommodations, Restaurants, Shops & Services [Vicky Lindholm] Mayne Island is a relaxed island. At only 23 square kilometres, it is the smallest of the southern Gulf Islands. While idyllic meadows and wildflowers are its most distinguishing characteristics, the history behind the landmarks gives Mayne Island its unique charm. This Historical Guide presents Mayne Island in a way no other book has. Meet the Postman and explore what Mayne has to offer while taking a trip back in time. Features: Over 200 photographs; Easy-to-read map; Where to stay, shop, eat and explore; Points of interest; How to get around; List of major events and activities; where to see plants and wildlife. { 110pp, 155x210mm, March 2007; PB, £8.99, 0978336704:9780978336707 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| MISSION TO LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS : Life with the Anishinabe, 1927-1938 [Reverend Luther L Schuetze] This posthumous memoir recounts the adventures of Luther Schuetze, who from 1927 to 1938 took the Gospel to one of Canada's First Nations, the Anishinabe of Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba. Facing unfriendly shamans and a people riddled with disease and hunger, he performed surgical, dental, and obstetric services while preaching and living his message. { 208pp, 155x230mm, June 2001; PB, £14.99, 1894694023:9781894694025 , Granville Island Publishing (Creative Connections Publishing) } |
| MONSOON MADNESS [Gae Rusk] In 1978, modern life has yet to reach Nepal, where Cecily Havenshack lives a palatial life with her US diplomat husband. From years of wandering the old bazaar, Cecily has become immersed in Kathmandu's sensory excesses and exotic street scenes. As monsoon saturates the valley, Cecily seeks transformation and adventure. But in a place as old as belief, Cecily is not in charge of her own fate. She is shanghaied by a stranger who forces her onto a trek through mountains and monsoon. When things begin to go wrong, Cecily seems an unlikely survivor of such madness. { 192pp, 155x230mm, December 2004; PB, £11.99, 189469421X:9781894694216 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE : The Essential Handbook for Canadian Models [Heather E Young] All the information teens and parents need to know about the misunderstood modelling industry is found in 'More Than A Pretty Face'. Most importantly, it shares the secrets of finding an agent, avoiding scams, and working in Canada and abroad. Heather gives readers the inside scoop, along with practical tactics for success in an industry that has attracted its share of dishonest businesses. How will you save money? This book: Tells the realities of modelling conventions, searches, schools and agencies; Discusses legitimate (and illegitimate) modelling expenses; Teaches the fundamentals of taxation including the GST; Instils the importance of financial planning concepts for teens; Demonstrates fundamental book-keeping and accounting for models; How does the Canadian modelling industry feel? { 126pp, 155x230mm, January 2003; PB, £17.99, 0973160705:9780973160703 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| NO LAUGHING MATTER : Adventure, Activism & Politics [Margaret A Mitchell] The woman who first brought the issue of spousal abuse to the forefront in Canada presents her memoirs in this interesting, informative, entertaining and often humorous book. Margaret Mitchell is a social activist who pioneered community development in Vancouver, was a courageous feminist MP for Vancouver East, and an international adventuress. Her book is a testament to the struggles and achievements of women MPs, and chronicles her life's adventures and work. As an NDP Member of Parliament, Margaret Mitchell inspired generations of women with her public stand against "wife beating" with her vocal support for women's equality. She spent 14 years in the House of Commons advocating for affordable housing, multiculturalism, and the rights of poor people. Ms Mitchell worked tirelessly on issues that are alive today, including redress for the Chinese Head Tax, and childcare. The Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women, which Ms Mitchell established after her retirement, continues to support women's self-help projects and scholarships. Proceeds of book sales will also accrue to the fund. Prior to entering political life, Margaret Mitchell pioneered community development in Vancouver, helping people to organise and improve life in the city's poorer neighbourhoods. Many organisations she worked with to achieve greater citizen participation are still active today in one form or another and Ms Mitchell acknowledges the many people who participated with her in these endeavours. NO LAUGHING MATTER is an engaging story that will have broad public appeal and will be of particular interest to those whose lives Ms Mitchell has touched during her time as a community advocate, politician and friend. It will also interest those involved in political science, women's studies and local history. { 248pp, 155x230mm, November 2007; PB, £13.50, 1894694635:9781894694636 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| ON THE ROAD TO NOWHERE [Robert Boyd] Sixteen-year-old Randy Watson isn't sure if the classmate he beat to a pulp will survive. Afraid of the consequences, he runs away from a town in northern British Columbia. Hitchhiking, he criss crosses the prairies from Alberta to Manitoba, working at back-breaking, menial jobs -- at a feed mill, a meat packing plant, on constructions sites and on an oil rig. After years on the road, he settles down in Vancouver and ends up in Oakalla Prison. After serving his time, will schooling and a girlfriend help him break out of this cycle? Or will drugs on the Downtown East Side, another horrific crime and the courts, decide his fate? { 270pp, 155x230mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 1894694341:9781894694346 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| ONE DAY OFFICE ORGANIZER™ TOOLKIT : A Revolutionary New System to Jump Past Hurdles & Re-Organize Your Office in Only 1 day! [Tami Reilly] Book & CD. This toolkit includes an audio CD, guidebook and a financial filing system. Set aside one day. Get it done by following exactly what I tell you to do in the order that gets it done as quickly and efficiently as possible. End of problem! Next morning you can walk into your clean, organised office and enjoy the feeling! Think of all the time you will save by not having to search for things anymore. Think of how much more efficient and productive you will be while working. Believe me, it's an investment in the future of your business and it's empowering! { 14pp, 190x215mm, September 2007; SB, £81.99, 1894694244:9781894694247 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| PENDER ISLANDS : An Historical Guide to Landmarks, Events, Activities, Parks, Beaches, Plants & Wildlife, Accommodations, Restaurants, Shops & Services [Vicky Lindholm] The Pender Islands are comprised of two small islands: North Pender, which provides most of the services and facilities, and South Pender, which is much more rural. Natural beauty, spectacular festivals and local events give the Pender Islands their unique charm. Features: Over 200 photographs; Easy-to-read map; Where to stay, shop, eat and explore; Points of interest; How to get around; List of major island events and activities; Where to see plants and wildlife. { 168pp, 155x210mm, March 2007; PB, £8.99, 0978336712:9780978336714 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| PICTURE COOKBOOK : No-Cook Recipes for the Special Chef: Volume one [Joyce Dassonville & Ehren McDow] There has never been a cookbook like this, nor has there been a book that could improve the lives of families with special needs members more than this book has the potential to do. After a futile search to buy a book for teaching her daughter to cook, the author eventually wrote the book she had sought to buy. The first in a series of four cookbooks for budding chefs with special needs including autism, attention deficit disorder, Down's Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, illiteracy, advanced or young age, THE PICTURE COOKBOOK is the result of the author's four years of efforts teaching her own autistic daughter to cook and bake. The title says it all, but the book is more than a series of step-by-step pictures leading the chef to a proud completion. All aspects of avoiding injury and ensuring success have been cleverly thought through. Using modern kitchen tools, the authors have written recipes that are safe for anyone to use, be they young children, confused adults or people with special needs. Furthermore, for the benefit of teachers and caregivers, instructions on the process of teaching someone to use the cookbook are detailed, as well as discussions of issues that can arise. The picture index allows cooks to easily spot their favourite recipes without the need to read or understand names. The book boasts lay-flat binding, extensive colour-coding, and beautifully laid out colour photography. { 112pp, 215x280mm, October 2007; PB, £20.99, 189469452X:9781894694520 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| POCKET GUIDE FOR AFTER BRAIN INJURY : Tools for Living [J Lynne Mann; With Michael Rossiter] This small edition of 'After Brain Injury' is filled with ongoing recovery reminders and has been created specifically for the person who has been brain injured. { 72pp, 140x90mm, June 2005; PB, £23.50, 1894694287:9781894694285 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| PROSPERING TOGETHER : The Economic Impact of the Aboriginal Title Settlements in BC: Second Edition [Roslyn Kunin] This updated, fully indexed edition contains a new chapter that captures the developments in the B.C. treaty process since the original publication in 1998, including an analysis of the ground-breaking Nisga'a Final Agreement and new approaches to the treaty process. The book also examines the effect settlements and their costs will likely have on investment and the provincial economy. { 331pp, 155x230mm, June 2001; PB, £17.99, 0968234313:9780968234310 , Granville Island Publishing (Laurier Institution) } |
| PROVENCE JE T'AIME [Gordon Bitney] You have been invited to visit the famous French region of Provence, to experience its rural beauty and sunny splendour. Your guide is Gordon Bitney who, with his wife, has just bought a villa there. Join the Bitneys on summer adventures as they renovate their villa and travel lavender-scented backroads, visiting ancient châteaux and Roman ruins. Discover, along with them, the region's bounty through its wines, cheeses, olives and escargots. Follow their adjust-ment to a different culture and their humorous challenges in dealing with tradesmen who have their own ideas about everything, including what day they will arrive. Bicycle past vineyards and orchards that are drenched by storms and warmed by the southern sun, and then harvest grapes in the fall with a vineyard owner. From country fare to haute cuisine in the south of France, this book radiates good food and heart-warming pleasure from every page. If you have been to Provence, after reading this book you will want to return; if you haven't yet visited you will yearn to go. { 199pp, 140x215mm, February 2008; PB, £11.99, 1894694651:9781894694650 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| PUAKO : An Affectionate History [Puako Historical Society] This book documents the life story of a small community on the Island of Hawai'i. For nearly a millennium the startling beauty of the coastline and an almost mysterious sense of place have drawn settlers to this spot. Preserving the cultural history of this community is an ongoing project of the Puako Historical Society. { 160pp, 155x230mm, June 2000; PB, £14.50, 1894694007:9781894694001 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SALT SPRING ISLAND [Vicky Lindholm] Salt Spring Island is the largest and most populous of the southern Gulf Islands. Known as 'The Art Lover's Gallery', Salt Spring is home to the greatest collection of artists in all of Canada. With its abundant scenery and culture, Salt Spring Island has something for everybody. { 168pp, 155x210mm, March 2007; PB, £8.99, 0978336739:9780978336738 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SAMMY SQUIRREL & RODNEY RACCOON : A Stanley Park Tale [Duane Lawrence; Illustrated by Gordon Clover] When best friends Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon decide to explore the world beyond Vancouver's Stanley Park, they are carried on a fantastic adventure. Swept out to sea in a little boat, the woodland creatures journey across the Pacific Ocean all the way to Japan. While their courage and ingenuity are tested at every turn, Sammy and Rodney are met by good fortune and are helped by new friends Salty Seagull, Winifred Whale and a deer called Shika. The wide-eyed travellers help resolve a crisis with the deer in Nara, Japan and by the time they return safely home, have broadened their world and gained a deeper understanding of animal and human interactions. The story of Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon, though a fictional animal adventure, addresses real-life issues about relationships between animals and people. An illustrated chapter book, and first in the Stanley Park Tales series, it promotes awareness and sensitivity to the needs of others. { 106pp, 105x205mm, September 2007; PB, £7.99, 1894694546:9781894694544 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SMOKE-FREE : How One City Successfully Banned Smoking in all Indoor Public Places [Barbara McLintock] Award-winning journalist and author Barbara McLintock uses the example of BC's capital city, Victoria, as a case study to show how a region can not only pass legislation, but implement it and enforce it with such effectiveness that the compliance rate now exceeds 99 per cent. The story is a dramatic narrative in its own right, replete with details of harrowing public meetings, widespread early defiance of the law in drinking establishments, an often-hostile media climate and even death threats to those responsible for implementation and enforcement. But it also shows the benefits of enacting such a law, not just through improved air quality for patrons and workers but also how such a bylaw results in a reduced smoking rate in the population and growing popularity for the measure, even amongst smokers. This book is a must-read for every non-smokers' rights advocate, every public health official and every local or state legislator who's exploring the idea of enacting smoke-free legislation. But it also makes compelling reading for anyone interested in a true-life insider drama that offers a close-up view of a controversial public policy. { 224pp, 155x230mm, October 2004; PB, £11.99, 1894694317:9781894694315 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SONG ON MY LIPS : Jazz Greats Were My Mentors [Stephen T Botek MD] Stephen Botek apprenticed at the side of some of the greats of the jazz era, learning not only about music, but about life. Growing up in small-town Pennsylvania in the shadow of the Dorseys, Botek decides to follow his muse to a future in jazz. He gets mentored by clarinet great Buddy DeFranco and saxophone legend Joe Allard, meets up with greats such as Artie Shaw and Dizzy Gillespie along the way, and follows in Glenn Miller's footsteps with the Army Air Force Band. A primer on the jazz era, as well as an account of the benefits of apprenticeship, SONG ON MY LIPS not only recounts stories of the greats but takes us backstage, to their studios, and to many of the unique venues of the time. Jazz aficionados and new musicians alike will learn much about the music from this unique life story. { 224pp, 155x230mm, October 2008; PB, £14.99, 1894694562:9781894694568 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SOUND SMART : 101 Ways to Turn a Phrase [Robert Burns] In an adaptation from his television feature, ‘Sound Smart’, Burns brings you this compact collection of words, phrases, and power comebacks to help you prevail in pivotal social situations, critical presentations and day-to-day conversations. { 96pp, 100x150mm, June 1998; PB, £4.99, 0897168097:9780897168090 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS : An Historical Guide to Landmarks, Events, Activities, Parks, Beaches, Shops & Services [Vicky Lindholm] A guide to the beautiful southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Historic anecdotes are liberally mixed with current info about events, shops, services, parks and beaches. This volume profiles Mayne, Saturna, Galiano, Salt Spring, North and South Pender Islands. Stories bring turn-of-the-century pioneers to life, and visitors can follow in their footsteps as they explore the islands. With over 1000 archival and new photos, this book is a fun and informative read. Features: charming stories of the early islands settlers; Over 1000 photographs; Easy to read maps; Where to shop and explore; Points of interest; How to get around; List of major island events and activities; Where to see plants and wildlife. { 266pp, 150x220mm, April 2007; PB, £14.99, 0978336747:9780978336745 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SPEEDIEST LAND TRAVELLER : A History of Alberta Auto Racing [Richard McDonell] Automobile racing, the world's fastest sport, began almost as soon as the first cars were built. It developed and thrived in the Province of Alberta, far removed from the world power centres of racing. Former race driver Richard McDonell spins a story of the heroes and geniuses who built and raced cars against the best on the planet, and of the developers, politicians, promoters and wheeler-dealers who gave them places to practise. At times hilarious and others tragic, this book paints a memorable portrait of an exciting sport and the century of change in which it grew. This is must-have book for anyone with an interest in auto racing or Alberta history. { 308pp, 155x230mm, April 2005; PB, £16.50, 189469435X:9781894694353 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SPORTS CAR ROAD RACING IN WESTERN CANADA [Tom Johnston] Compiled by a man who has been involved in professional and amateur racing for over 40 years, this book is an invaluable historical study of sports car road racing in Western Canada. After racing at more than 50 facilities, Tom Johnston visited many more in BC and the prairies to document and photograph the lost race tracks, the failed attempts to build new tracks, and the still operating tracks. This book includes Johnston's exploration of racing tracks built over WWII airfields and a detailed look at the long tradition of amateur home built 'specials'. { 390pp, 285x220mm, June 2004; HB, £70.99, 1894694198:9781894694193 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| STRENGTH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT [Jade Bell] "Jade's poetry is an inspiration not only because of his perseverance and dedication in the face of such great odds but because he writes straight from the heart. Imprisoned in his suit of humanity, he finds hope and strength of the human spirit. He navigates through pain fishing for answers in this wind and liquidates our souls with desire and passion bound by wire explosions. Open these pages and dance with him in a world faded fast." -- R David Stephens. { 68pp, 155x230mm, March 2007; PB, £9.99, 1894694511:9781894694513 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINE : Intellectual Disabilities & Mental Health [Madeline Hombert (ed)] An anthology of first-person stories by patients and their families, "Success Stories from the Frontline" is a frank depiction of what life is like for people with both a developmental disability as well as a mental illness (for example, autism combined with obsessive-compulsive disorder). Acclaimed by psychiatric professionals, this is essential reading for those who have a loved one with this double diagnosis or who work in the mental health field. These stories are real and powerful. A useful resource, the book’s summary explains causes of mental illness and the diagnostic process, while the glossary provides succinct explanations of mental disorders, symptoms and medications. The book highlights the need to raise awareness of this dual-diagnosis population and to provide more resources to address their special vulnerabilities. { 192pp, 155x230mm, May 2007; PB, £8.99, 0978146700:9780978146702 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| THEN & NOW IN THE GULF ISLANDS : A Colourful History of the People, Place & Events in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia & How They Moved into the 21st Century [Vicky Lindholm] This historical comparison presents the Gulf Islands of British Columbia in a way no other book has. Meet the postmen and the other pioneers of the 19th century and follow them as they move the Islands into the 21st century... { 226pp, 150x220mm, April 2007; PB, £14.99, 0978336763:9780978336769 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| THEY CALLED ME OTHERWISE : Stories of Growing Up in Afirca, Scotland & Canada [Bill Galloway] The Scots conquered the world. They just forgot to tell anyone about it. This book remedies that situation. Packed with humour and wisdom, it is at once a set of light-hearted anecdotes, an exemplary story of the Scot's diaspora and an autobiography that shows how one man overcame the obstacles set against him. As he rambles through several continents, Bill pokes fun at his own ineptness and celebrates his hard-won successes. Colourful vignettes weave a tapestry of (mis)adventure, perseverance and fortunate coincidence. Bill is an engaging observer, somewhat innocently out of touch, voicing deeper truths. This book has serious lessons for people who may forever feel misplaced. { 148pp, 140x215mm, August 2005; PB, £9.50, 1894694376:9781894694377 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| TO SEE THE SKY : A Novel [Christopher Nowlin] Lawyer Joe Newbury may have the biggest case of his career, defending the father of the missing Bloomsburg children, in this work of fiction by an accomplished lawyer. However, Joe's life and the case get more complicated as he begins a relationship with Demme, a woman whose search for her missing past ties into environmental issues arising from the run-up to the world's greatest athletic event in 2010. Echoing Greek mythology, the politics of the city intertwine with the personal lives of its residents as they search for truth, meaning, and belonging. Faith battles with reason to find solutions -- to personal questions, ecological destruction, and the unknown fate of the two missing children. { 250pp, 140x215mm, October 2007; PB, £11.50, 1894694554:9781894694551 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| UBCM (UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES) : The First Century [Union of British Columbia Municipalities] This book provides readers with accessible and thought-provoking commentary, teamed with newspaper accounts and personal anecdotes. The book is amply embellished with photographs, newspaper clippings and excerpts from municipal resolutions. In 1905 the local governments of BC realised a long-held goal of building an organisation to provide a unified voice for local governments -- the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. UBCM, which continues to serve as the voice for local governments, commemorates their achievements in this book. It is compiled, researched and written by a team at UBCM, chiefly Yale graduate and planner Harmony Folz, along with former CBC writer and broadcaster Wendy Bancroft. { 258pp, 280x215mm, September 2007; HB, £29.50, 1894694392:9781894694391 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| VICTORIA : An Historical Guide to Landmarks, Gardens, Attractions, Parks, Beaches, Shops & Services [Vicky Lindholm] Brings BC's capital city to life through historical anecdotes and useful data about attractions, shopping, gardens, parks and beaches. It presents stories from the turn of the 20th century about English settlers and officers of the British Royal Navy who influenced the development of Victoria neighbourhoods such as the Inner Harbour, James Bay, The Gorge, Oak Bay and Old Town. The historical photos and background add to the experience of visiting these places today. All of Greater Victoria is included, plus Salt Spring and other southern Gulf Islands plus a list of Vancouver Island attractions. Features: charming stories of early Victorians; Over 200 photographs; Where to shop and explore; Points of interest; Profiles of famous castles, gardens and parks; How to get around; List of major attractions. { 133pp, 155x225mm, May 2007; PB, £11.99, 0978336755:9780978336752 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| WESTWOOD : Everyone's Favourite Racing Circuit [Tom Johnston] Westwood (or 'Wetwood' as some called it) was the first purpose-built automobile road-racing track in Canada. Its location in Coquitlam on the slopes of British Columbia's coastal mountains meant that it often rained, but the rest of the time it may well have been the most beautiful racing circuit in the world. The track was built and owned by the Sports Car Club of British Columbia. SCCBC members viewed it as a special place where family members of racing enthusiasts grew up over its 32 seasons. The track ran just about any kind of racing that came along for cars, motorcycles and karts, but was best known for its spectacular races for smaller formula cars, Formula Atlantic in particular. Sadly, in 1990 Westwood suffered the common fate of racetracks located near expanding cities world-wide and was converted into a housing development and golf course. { 120pp, 280x215mm, September 2007; PB, £32.50, 189469449X:9781894694490 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| WOLFIE THE WOLF-EEL : The Adventures of an Undersea Creature [Jacqueline Vickery Stanley] For ages 5-10. Wolf-eels are scary-looking creatures with scary-sounding names. They can grow as long as eight feet, and they have huge, powerful teeth, which they use to crunch through the spiny armour of their favourite food, sea urchins. Wolf-eels can also be gentle. They mate for life and both parents care for their eggs for three months. If they become used to the sight of a scuba diver, they can be approachable and even affectionate. Through the entertaining character of Wolfie the Wolf-eel, children and adults will learn many interesting facts about these fascinating and little known creatures. { 32pp, 215x280mm, June 1999; HB, £14.50, 0897168283:9780897168281 , Granville Island Publishing (Peanut Butter Publishing) } |
| WORKS ON CLOTH : Imagery by Artists of Baker Lake, Nunavut [Marion Scott Gallery; Introduction by Robert Kardosh] The small northern Canadian community of Baker Lake has been home to some of the foremost Inuit artists of contemporary times. While recognised widely for its stone sculpture and prints, it is in the realm of textile art that this remote community has made its most important mark on Canadian art. Invented by Baker Lake women artists in the early 1970s and practised to this day, Inuit wall hangings are a form of appliqué in which images are cut from felt and sewn to wool backings, often enlivened by embroidered surfaces. At once contemporary and traditional, these colourful images range in subject matter from the supernatural to the folkloric and ethnographic. { 62pp, 205x205mm, May 2005; PB, £14.99, 0921634366:9780921634362 , Granville Island Publishing } |
| WORLDWIDE SEXUAL ADVENTURES OF WALKER FAYT : A Novel for Men [Mitch Rhodes] Prompted by a personal epiphany, Walker Fayt leaves the security of his old life to travel the world in search of sexual experiences. His itinerary is multi-layered, taking him to exotic destinations and exposing him to erotic sexual encounters. His personal travel logs describe the philosophical insights that arise from his experiences. { 438pp, 155x230mm, June 2000; PB, £11.99, 1894694015:9781894694018 , Granville Island Publishing (Creative Connections Publishing) } |