Alberta Map  •  Map Art Maps MAP A colorful travel map of the Canadian province of Alberta, at a scale of 1:1,250,000. Published in Canada. (CND77, $4.95)
Banff National Park  •  Whitecap Books NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES A portrait of Canada's foremost Rocky Mountain park, featuring 72 full-color photographs of Banff's mountains, glaciers and forests. (CND151, $19.95)
Banff National Park Map  •  Gem Trek Maps 2002 •  MAP A double-sided map and guide to Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks at a scale of 1:250,000 with shaded relief and contour lines at 200-meter intervals. Printed on water and tear-resistant paper with a sturdy cover. (RKY51, $11.95)
Bear Attacks, Their Causes and Avoidance  •  Stephen Herrero NATURAL HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES Despite its frightening title, this book is a helpful introduction to the natural history and behavior of the bear by a long-term researcher in the field. With useful tips on "avoidance." Revised edition. (BST21, $16.95)
Bear Tales from the Canadian Rockies  •  Brian Patton LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER Bears hold an honored place in the mythology of the Canadian Rockies. This collection of stories draws on the adventures of hunters and trappers, Native legends, and traditional tall tales to create a portrait of the animal that has captured the wild imagination of the region. (CND251, $14.95)
Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw, Travels in Search of Canada  •  Will Ferguson TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES In these loosely connected travel essays, Ferguson (Why I Hate Canadians) writes of odd, amusing and characteristic touchstones of Canadian history from the west coast, across the prairies to Churchill and its famous polar bears and onto Viking ruins at L'Anse aux Meadows. In the opening chapters he skewers Victoria and its British pretensions, life in the remote north of Alberta, and the titular town of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where he reluctantly visits a health spa. (CND236, $14.95)
The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession  •  Mark Obmascik NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Obmascik, himself an over-the-edge birder, recounts with glee and page-turning detail the race to see the most birds in North America in a year, a quest that has his three competitors on the road at a moments notice, heading out in the middle of the night, and combing the beaches. As he so winningly demonstrates, these people are driven. (BRD29, $14.00)
Birds of Edmonton  •  Robin Bovey FIELD GUIDE •  1990 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A slim guide to the birds of Edmonton and its surroundings, featuring color illustrations, descriptions, identification tips, a checklist, and notes on behavior and habitats. (CND96, $9.95)
The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife  •  Christopher W. Leahy  •  Gordon Morrison NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 1072 PAGES A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. Published in cooperation with the American Birding Association. (NAM21, $19.95)
The Blackfeet, Raiders on the Northwest Plains  •  John Canfield Ewers HISTORY •  1983 •  PAPER  • 345 PAGES A classic history of the Blackfeet, first published in 1958. It is old-fashioned, authoritatively written, factual and full of detail of daily life. Volume 49 of the Civilization of the American Indian series published by the University of Oklahoma. (PNW47, $24.95)
Canada: A People's History, Volume 1  •  Don Gillmor  •  Pierre Turgeon HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 320 PAGES An illustrated history of Canada from a distinctly Canadian perspective, soliciting expert accounts of seminal events. This, the first of two volumes, covers from early exploration to the dawn of the industrial age in the late 19th century. Volume 2 is also available (CND161). (CND160, $60.00)
Canada: A People's History, Volume 2  •  Don Gillmor  •  Pierre Turgeon HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 352 PAGES An illustrated history of Canada from a distinctly Canadian perspective, soliciting expert accounts of seminal events. This, the second of two volumes, covers from the late 19th century to today. Volume 1 is also available (CND160). (CND161, $60.00)
The Canadian Rockies  •  Mike Grandmaison NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES An oversize portfolio of stunning peaks, valleys, lakes and rivers in Banff, Jasper, Yoho and beyond. (CND286, $40.00)
The Canadian Rockies Colourguide  •  Brian Brennan GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES The revised and updated second edition of this compact and colorful illustrated guide by local experts. With varied cultural information, dining advice and sections for special interests. (CND246, $16.95)
The Canadian Rockies Superguide  •  Graeme Pole GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES This essential handbook for travelers features color photographs, excellent maps and solid information on places and attractions throughout the Canadian Rockies. Also includes a section devoted to the formation of the Rockies (with diagrams), fascinating sidebars on wildlife and historical figures, and a handy reference chapter with "to-do" lists for Banff, Waterton, Yoho, Jasper and Kootenay. (CND28, $29.95)
Castles of the North, Canda's Grand Hotels  •  Barbara Chisholm ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 304 PAGES A celebration of extravagant hotels throughout Canada, including Quebec City's Chateau Frontenac, Toronto's Royal York and Banff Springs. Illustrated with 400 full-color photographs. (CND120, $29.95)
The Curve of Time  •  Muriel Wylie Blanchet EXPLORATION •  1993 •  PAPER  • 170 PAGES • FAVORITE When in 1927, at the age of 36, the author was left widowed with five children in remote Vancouver Island, her relatives counseled that she'd never manage on her own. But manage she did -- and she wrote this delightful book about the pleasures of exploring the coastal wilderness in a 25-foot boat. It's a funny, vivid account of the region, full of memorable detail on people and place. (PNW48, $15.95)
Dinosaur Country, Unearthing the Alberta Badlands  •  Renie Gross SCIENCE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 243 PAGES An overview of the Badlands of Alberta and a primer on paleontology in the region, this is the ideal guide for travelers to Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Red Deer River Valley. The author, a resident of the area, weaves science, history and geography into an engaging story of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a few black-and-white photographs and maps. (CND76, $12.25)
Emily Carr, an Introduction to Her Life and Art  •  Anne Newlands ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES A brief, illustrated overview of Emily Carr, an important early 20th-century Canadian artist. Carr was an author as well as a painter, and some of her writings are incorporated with reproductions of her art. (CND118, $14.95)
Footprint Western Canada Handbook  •  Matthew Gardner GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 383 PAGES A detailed and comprehensive guide to Vancouver, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies, and the Yukon. Includes practical information and excellent maps and color photographs. (CND264, $19.95)
Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies  •  Bill McRae GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 433 PAGES A practical travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (CND298, $18.99)
Glacier Ice  •  Austin Post  •  Edward R. LaChapelle NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 145 PAGES An extraordinary book of aerial photographs of mountains, glaciers and ice accompanied by explanatory text by two devoted glaciologists. Much too beautiful to be called a textbook, this collection of striking black-and-white photographs introduces the major surface features, varieties of glaciers and diversity of ice. With a glossary and annotated bibliography for further reading. An obvious choice for mountaineers and polar explorers, this book will appeal to any curious traveler -- or even anyone who has ever looked out the window of an airplane en route over Greenland. In cooperation with the International Glaciological Society. A modern classic, originally published in 1971. (SCI07, $35.00)
The Great Divide, A Biography of the Rocky Mountains  •  Gary Ferguson NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES The exciting adventurers -- trappers, hippies and women's suffragists -- of the Rocky Mountains, past and present, come to life in Ferguson's account of the lands that have always encouraged exploration, inspired dreams and represented American freedom. (RKY84, $16.95)
How Old Is That Mountain?, A Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Banff and Yoho National Parks  •  Chris Yorath FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER (CND253, $24.95)
How To Be A Bad Birdwatcher  •  Simon Barnes NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES According to Simon Barnes, the only good birdwatcher is a "bad" birdwatcher. A funny and refreshingly straight-talking guide to birdwatching from a London Times sportswriter. (BRD25, $17.95)
How to be a Canadian, Even If You Already are One  •  Ian Ferguson  •  Will Ferguson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2008 •  PAPER  • 275 PAGES A tongue-in-cheek portrait of Canadian people and society, written by two native sons. It's a guidebook for newcomers to Canada. The Fergusons have a good time poking fun at their compatriots, while at the same time providing insights into the cultural landscape. Will Ferguson is the author of Why I Hate Canadians. (CND208, $18.95)
The Illustrated History of Canada  •  Craig Brown HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 626 PAGES A good, nicely illustrated history of Canada, featuring contributions by six Canadian historians, along with hundreds of engravings, maps, photographs and illustrations. It's a well-edited, lively overview of the nation from initial European contact to the post-war years. Desmond Morton contributed the chapter covering 1945-2000. Fifth edition (CND19, $32.95)
Insight Guide Canada  •  Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER A volume in the award-winning Insight series, this guide is noted for its wonderful photography, superb production and informative short essays. It is a thoroughly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the history and culture of Canada. (CND42, $23.95)
Into the Dinosaurs' Graveyard: Canadian Digs and Discoveries  •  David A. E. Spalding NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 305 PAGES A wide-ranging account of dinosaurs and paleontology in Canada, from a natural history curator at the Provincial Museum of Alberta. Spalding traces the personalities and politics of dinosaur collecting in his spirited history. (CND137, $13.95)
Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand  •  Kenn Kaufman BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2006 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. He tallied 671, impressive by any account and extraordinary if you count birds per buck. He did it all for $1,000. This cult classic was originally published in 1973. (BRD27, $14.00)
The Last Spike, The Great Railway, 1881-1885  •  Pierre Berton HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 496 PAGES Part two in Berton's exhilarating narrative of the boldest project in Canadian history, the building of the transcontinental railroad. Berton, arguably the country's greatest historian, focuses on personalities and politics, drawing from a multitude of historical documents. The first volume is "The National Dream" (CND178). (CND179, $24.95)
Leaning on the Wind, Under the Spell of the Great Chinook  •  Sid Marty TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES Folklorist Sid Marty blends legend, history, nature and personal reflection on the topic of Chinook, the warm Pacific wind. (CND185, $18.95)
Lonely Planet Canada  •  Mark Lightbody  •  Thomas Huhti  •  Ryan Ver Berkmoes GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 928 PAGES Now in its 7th edition and almost 1000 pages long, this practical guide to Canada is the most comprehensive available. With information on all the provinces, including Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, it is perfect for travelers visiting multiple Canadian destinations, or some of the less traveled regions. It contains 100 maps and a great deal of practical information on accommodations, outdoor adventuring and cultural attractions. (CND54, $26.99)
Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast  •  Hilary Stewart ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1979 •  PAPER  • 111 PAGES A concise, illustrated overview of the diverse art produced by the peoples of the Pacific Northwest. It focuses on the spiritual and cultural meaning of common motifs in the carvings, weavings, and masks that characterize the rich art of the area. (PNW06, $17.95)
Mammals of North America  •  Roland W. Kays  •  Don E. Wilson FIELD GUIDE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A comprehensive guide by two noted mammalogists and featuring 108 color plates, illustrating 442 species. Range maps and descriptive text on ecology, habitat and behavior complement the wonderful paintings. (NAM11, $19.95)
Moon Handbook Alberta and the Northwest Territories  •  Andrew Hempstead GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 500 PAGES A guide to northern Canada from the Arctic and the high mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies to the fossil rich Alberta Badlands and cities such as Calgary, Banff, Jasper and Edmonton. (CND75, $21.95)
Moon Handbook British Columbia including the Canadian Rockies  •  Andrew Hempstead  •  Jane King GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES This comprehensive practical guide in the Moon series published in the Pacific Northwest stakes out the best food, transportation, accommodation, and sights throughout British Columbia. The guide nicely balances practical detail and a good overview of the region and its attractions. Seventh edition. (CND132, $21.95)
The National Dream, The Great Railway, 1871 to 1881  •  Pierre Berton HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 456 PAGES An exhilarating narrative of the boldest project in Canadian history, the building of the transcontinental railroad. Berton, arguably the country's greatest historian, focuses on personalities and politics, drawing from a multitude of historical documents. The first of two parts, this book follows the railway from idea to the beginning of construction. Part two, "The Last Spike" (CND179), is also available. (CND178, $24.95)
Nch'I-Wana: The Big River, Mid-Columbia Indians and their Land  •  Eugene Hunn CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 378 PAGES An ethnohistory of the Sahaptin-speaking peoples of the Columbia Plateau with chapters on history, language, ecology, resources, society and religion. It's a scholarly, fascinating survey of the Native American people of the eastern Washington and Oregon with a focus on ecology and the environment. The author includes a chapter on contemporary life. (PNW29, $22.50)
Of Wolves and Men  •  Barry Lopez NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 302 PAGES An eloquent, powerful book, that is an outstanding overview of the wolf, as well as a survey of wolf mythology and its relationship to human society. First published in the 1980s, it has been reprinted with a new afterword by the author. (BST31, $18.00)
The Old North Trail: Life, Legends and Religion of the Blackfeet Indians  •  Walter McClintock CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1999 •  PAPER  • 563 PAGES A portrait of Blackfoot culture from a photographer who spent four years in the late 19th century living among the tribes of northwestern Montana. McClintock mixes traditional stories in with his observations. (USW411, $19.95)
Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia and the Inland Northwest  •  Robert Parish FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PAPER (CND252, $24.95)
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska  •  Andy MacKinnon  •  Jim Pojar FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 528 PAGES For those with wide-ranging botanical interest, we recommend this terrific handbook to nearly 800 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. It features over 1,100 color photographs, and 1000 line drawings, color range maps, and a keys to identifying the plants in each family. Revised edition (PNW02, $24.95)
Plants of the Rocky Mountains  •  Linda Kershaw FIELD GUIDE •  1998 •  PAPER (RKY87, $22.95)
Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul  •  Scott Weidensaul NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Weidensaul follows in the footsteps conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher in this homage to their 1953 journey, modern travelogue and eye-opening report on wilderness in America. (USA123, $15.00)
Rising from the Plains  •  John McPhee NATURAL HISTORY •  1986 •  PAPER  • 213 PAGES Few nature writers are as vivid or compelling as John McPhee. A great storyteller and reporter, here he profiles U.S. Geological Survey scientist David Love while simultaneously writing a sophisticated, elegant and accessible description of the geology of Wyoming and, by extension, the northern Rockies. (USW18, $15.00)
A River Lost, The Life and Death of the Columbia  •  Blaine Harden NATURAL HISTORY •  1997 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES A provocative social and environmental history of the Columbia River by a "Washington Post" journalist and native of the Pacific Northwest. This superbly reported, insightful history combines interviews and personal commentary with solid information. (PNW25, $15.95)
Southwest Alberta - Southeast British Columbia Map  •  Gem Trek Maps MAP A nice map at a scale of 1:600,000, covering from Edmonton to the U.S. border and well into B.C. It's ideal for exploring the foothills and mountains of Alberta. Includes golf courses, campgrounds, mountain lodges, tourist attractions and all the backroads. (CND29, $5.95)
Southwest British Columbia and Northern Washington Map  •  Gem Trek Maps MAP Covering all Vancouver Island, this handy, full-color map covers the region from Seattle and the coast of British Columbia to the Columbia River in detail. (PNW21, $5.95)
Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas  •  Ronald Wright HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright's illuminating account, told largely from the point of view of the losers, details the rapid collapse of cultures and societies in the Americas following the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account, originally published in 1993. Wright is also the author of Time Among the Maya. (NAM20, $17.00)
Thompson / Cariboo Region Map  •  ITMB MAP A nicely detailed color map of the Thompson and Fraser River region and surrounding Cariboo Mountains of Eastern British Columbia at a scale of 1:250,000. With camps and natural areas, trails, rivers and lakes, roads and other features of interest tot he traveler. (CND213, $5.95)
To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession  •  Dan Koeppel NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Ostensibly about birds and birdwatching, this enormously appealing book is a memoir by a talented writer of his father, a father who happens to be in the elite cadre of major birders. Dan Koeppel chronicles his father's growing interest in birds in this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Richard is a member of an elite group who have tallied more than 7,000 species. Koeppel includes his own travels tagging along and brief profiles of other eccentric listers. (BRD28, $14.00)
The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder  •  Peter Cashwell NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 269 PAGES A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. Along the way, Cashwell traces his own development from casual novice to life lister (with a desire to see all the birds of North America). (BRD26, $14.95)
Victoria, A History in Photographs  •  Peter Grant HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES The story of Victoria, British Columbia from its days as a mining colony to its development into a city. Nearly 150 archival photographs are organized together with a short text. (CND117, $12.95)
Voyage of a Summer Sun, Canoeing the Columbia River  •  Robin Cody TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Over the course of 82 days, the author canoes the full 1,200-mile length of the Columbia River, from its source high in the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. He interweaves observations of the landscapes and people he meets with commentary on the cultures, history and geology of the area. This is a wonderfully understated travelogue. (PNW39, $14.95)
Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge  •  Russ Jolley FIELD GUIDE •  1988 •  PAPER  • 331 PAGES Designed for spring voyages, this comprehensive field guide illustrates 774 species of wildflowers. Featuring a good map and flowering times. (PNW32, $24.95)
Wonderful Life, The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History  •  Stephen Jay Gould NATURAL HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 347 PAGES A now-classic -- and still provocative -- study of the 600 million-year-old fossils found in the Burgess Shale of British Columbia. Gould argues that the fossils are so distinctive that they represent a possible jumping off point for what could have been a completely different course for the evolution of life on Earth. An intriguing look at a heated scientific debate, and an eloquent account of paleontology. (CND86, $16.95)