Greystone Books Ltd: 167 books
Endangered Species Road Trip, The
A Summer's Worth of Dingy Motels, Poison Oak, Ravenous Insects, and the Rarest Species in North America
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
A roadtrip to the edge of extinction, told with the humour and insight of Bill Bryson.
Crammed into a minivan with wife, toddler, infant, and dog, Cameron MacDonald sets out on a journey to observe North America's rarest species. In California, the family camps in the brutally hot Mojave, where...
Crows
Encounters with the Wise Guys of the Avian World
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Who would have guessed that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and toolusers, that they have complex family lives surprisingly similar to our own, and that their vocalizations share much in common with human languages?
Sparky and fun-loving in tone, this celebration of crow consciousness...
Sea Kayaking
The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2015
The best-selling comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking, for day trippers and expedition paddlers alike.
Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than 30 years in print and 60,000 copies sold, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment...
A Test of Will
One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2004
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A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival is a tale of adventure, courage, and triumphs, but most importantly, it is an inspiring story about embracing life from a man who almost lost his. Warren MacDonald, a fit and experienced hiker, set out to make the grueling climb...
103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia, Revised and Updated Sixth Edition
Revised and Updated Sixth ,Edition
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2011
Since its publication in 1973, 103 Hikes in Southerwestern British Columbia has sold over 120,000 copies, guiding novices and experts alike around lakes, rivers, and mountains from the North Shore and Howe Sound to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton, and east to the Fraser Valley and Hope-Manning Park....
Walking for Fitness
The Beginner's Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn't require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times...
Gut
The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2015
A cheeky up-close and personal guide to the secrets and science of our digestive system
For too long, the gut has been the body’s most ignored and least appreciated organ, but it turns out that it’s responsible for more than just dirty work: our gut is at the core of who we are. Gut, an...
Best Weekend Getaways from Vancouver
Favourite Trips and Overnight Destinations
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
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The ultimate guide to weekend getaways from the region's outdoor expert. In his trademark upbeat and evocative prose, Jack Christie shares special destinations that are within a five-hour drive of Vancouver. Whether looking for a rugged outdoor experience-such as the best skiing or biking...
by Richard Cannings, Russell Cannings
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
The definitive guide to finding birds in British Columbia, from Canada's top birding team.Veteran naturalist and birdfinder Richard Cannings and his son, Russell Cannings, a gifted birder in his own right, use their combined knowledge and expertise to guide readers to the best birding sites...
by Jean Cousins
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
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The Lower Mainland's most popular cycling guide -- updated and expanded with forty-five bike routes.
Considered the fastest-growing method of travel in Vancouver, cycling is a good way to stay fit, save money, and have little impact on the environment. This guide provides forty-five...
109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland
Revised & Updated Seventh Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2014
From trails to spectacular waterfalls near Squamish and historic urban forests in South Surrey, coastal headlands in Howe Sound and ridgetop meadows in the Fraser Valley, 109 Walks offers a route for everyone who likes to be outdoors.
In this revised seventh edition are 109 of the region’s...
by Jack Christie
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2015
From British Columbia’s most trusted source on travel and recreation comes an updated edition of the most popular guide to the Lower mainland’s best parks, lakes, beaches, and trails, including new chapters on the Callaghan Valley and 1,001 Steps Park.
The best views, biking, beaches, and...
Lakeland
Journeys into the Soul of Canada
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
"With his gentle, exquisite and sometimes playful prose, Allan Casey conveys a powerful message about the value of Canada's lakes, introduces us to the people who cherish them, and offers both a celebration of and lament for these precious and oft-abused natural treasures." -- Governor General's Award...
Rowing the Northwest Passage
Adventure, Fear, and Awe in a Rising Sea
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2017
"Vallely transports the reader to places few will ever go: the very edges of the earth and of human endurance."
—Evan Solomon
In this gripping first-hand account, four seasoned adventurers navigate a sophisticated, high-tech rowboat across the Northwest Passage. One of the "last...