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 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia—Revised and Updated“…perhaps the most trusted reference for hikers in this corner of the province.” Georgia Straight, Mar 6, 2008 Read more >> |
 Best Weekend Getaways from Vancouver“Whether you’re going trekking with the dog, searching for a quiet picnic spot with a great view or looking for a place that will impress out-of-town visitors, Christie’s suggestions help you find your way…” The Record (New Westminster), Apr 26, 2008 Read more >> |
 The Big Book of Hockey Trivia"If you're a hockey fanatic, you'll love trying to answer the questions packed into this 572-page volume." Rinkside Magazine, Dec 1, 2005 Read more >> |
The Big Book of Hockey Trivia"Hockey trivia master Don Weekes has compiled more than 800 of his most compelling trivia questions and records to create this masterful collection. Irreverent, captivating, and even bizarre, these entertaining stories, historic milestones, and informative stats capture the essence of the game today. ... New York Sport Scene Magazine, Dec 1, 2005 Read more >> |
The Big Book of Hockey Trivia"The trivia master has compiled more than 800 of his most compelling questions and unique records for his irreverent, captivating and bizarre collection. Hockey fans can relax and read about entertaining stories, historic milestones and informative statistics that capture the essence of the game." Calgary Herald, The, Dec 3, 2005 Read more >> |
 Boy in Motion“…Hansen’s life story, told briskly and unsappily here by Ainslie Manson with folksy paintings by Renné Benoit. Manson draws out Hansen’s indefinable spirit and enormous drive as she presents the story of how the boy in motion grew up to be a hero.” Georgia Straight, Apr 19, 2007 Read more >> |
Boy in Motion“Luminous watercolours amplify this very fine biographical picture book in which the hero… is Canadian Rick Hansen, the ‘man in motion’ whose self-propelled wheelchair travels took him 40,075 kilometres around the globe… With an elegant economy of words, Ainslie Manson recounts Hansen’s life as a boy ... Globe and Mail, Mar 31, 2007 Read more >> |
Boy in Motion“BC author Ainslie Manson tells the remarkable story of a man who never gave up on himself. …Beautiful illustrations by Rennč Benoit add to this touching tale of courage and inspiration.” Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Apr 14, 2007 Read more >> |
 A Canadian Saturday Night“[Podnieks] examines how hockey, which began as ‘a geographic and meteorological fact,’ developed into such a significant part of our everyday lives. Even those Canadians who do not enjoy the sport can not escape it. Hockey is the quintessential Canadian experience. …The book can be read from cover to ... Hockey Book Reviews, Sep 1, 2007 Read more >> |
 Caribou Hunter"Caribou Hunter is survival-of-the-fittest, he-man anthropology at its most academic and readable; a fascinating and enlightening adventure..." CD Syndicated, Apr 12, 2006 Read more >> |