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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-03, Page 28'Never Sett Tour 9fen on a'Rainy tAay Weather Signs Rhynes and Reasons REAM MFJ[YIAI NIA NEVER SELL YOUR HEN ON A RAINY DAY Some of those old weather sayings really do make sense. This book explains why. $8.95 CHRISTMAS TREES In the search for profitable alternative crops, Christmas tree production can be a welcome opportunity. This guide to growing and selling trees, wreaths and greens provides information on choosing tree species, how to grow from seed and more. $17.50 PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016. Attracting NATIVE POLLINATORS Pe-ae�A.Y'M�.tiYFed�lue. The Verces Guide to ATTRACTING NATIVE POLLINATORS Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies and some beetles pollinate more than 70 per cent of flowering plants. Here's a complete action plan for protecting these industrious creatures. $44.95 uAYS Uy AMMO cnlexnw. 01,t. CHICK DAYS Raising Chickens from Hatchlings to Laying Hens Here's "an absolute beginners guide" for all the steps from keeping new chicks warm to collecting eggs. Information on different breeds, housing, feed and stages of growth. $18.95 EGGS & POULTRY MADE AT HOME Tips on choosing and breeding chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, house small flocks, hatch chicks, gather and use the eggs and process the adult birds plus recipes on how to make the most of the eggs and meat. $19.95 OUR LAND OF MILK AND HONEY The hard work and bravery of Dutch families who came to Canada after World War II is a story worth telling. B.B. Carmen Johnson recalls the 1948 journey of her family, the de Haans, to Huron and their experience since. $30.00 The i3eailty Bounty OF HURON COUNTY THE BEAUTY AND BOUNTY OF HURON COUNTY Stunning photographs by 3 Huron County photographers, including Brussels' David Bishop, show Huron County as you've never seen it with aerial shots, wildlife, landscapes, nature. $40.00 family companion, here's herders, terriers and earth k'"*4mit„4.11211414._ CANADIAN, JINGLE HELLS By Troy TOwnaln *minted by JennMN Herrington CANADIAN JINGLE BELLS Take a flying tour of Canada with Santa Claus and his sled pulled by beaver in this charming illustrated children's book. Travel from the Yukon and Yellowknife to the west coast and all the way east to Newfoundland. $19.95 HOMEMADE & HAND-ME-DOWNS Arnold Mathers' stories have been entertaining Rural Voice readers for years. This new collection of 46 stories includes 17 which haven't been published in previous books. Mathers sees the humour in the way we were. $28.00 FARM DOGS: A Comprehensive Breed Guide Learn the history, breed standards and traits of 93 working breeds. Whether you want a multipurpose farm partner or a the ultimate guide to dogs. $39.95 HORSES AND FRIENDS POSTER BOOK This large -format book has 30 colour photographs that can be pulled out for use as posters, featuring horses and barnyard friends, from cats and dogs to goats and sheep to birds. $13.95 ELYTH Village Bortraii CHRISTMAS TREES Lywit Barns of the Queen's Bush Jon Radojtcovic BARNS OF THE QUEEN'S BUSH From pioneer log barns to elegantly constructed timber -frame monsters, this book illustrates and tells of the barns that made the region flourish in agriculture (most stories from Grey and Bruce Counties). $34.99 BLYTH: A VILLAGE PORTRAIT In 1977 a group of Blyth young people produced a large volume of stories on the history of Blyth, many excerpted from early newspapers in Blyth and the surrounding towns. A few copies of this book are still available. $30.00 Knitting MARGARET RADCLIFFE TOWERS OF TIME TOWERS OF TIME Post offices are at the centre of nearly every small community. Some of the elderly, Victorian - era post offices in particular set the tone of the town. Post offices from across Ontario are featured, including many from the local region. $22.95 STEEPED IN TRADITION riJCelebration of `fes Fr- FAANCei HOFFMAo THE NIGHT BEFORE A CANADIAN CHRISTMAS This illustrated storybook has fun putting a Canadian spin on the Night Before Christmas story, such as the fact Santa can't come down the chimney because there's smoke coming out of it. $19.95 FAMILY HISTORY TRACING YOUR IRISH FAMILY HISTORY Millions of Canadians can trace their family history back to Ireland. This comprehensive guide helps you discover your Irish roots with guides to civil and religious registries, a dictionary of Irish sources, and information on Irish names. $29.95 STEEPED IN TRADITION A Celebration of Tea From drawing rooms of Victorian Britain to Ontario kitchens, rituals of after -noon tea have always delighted. Learn more about this splendid institution from those who experienced it. Enjoy recipes from Ontario tearooms. $16.95 CANOECRAFT Ever dream about building your own woodstrip canoe? Ted Moores gives comprehensive plans and tips on how to make it work. $22.95 THE KNITTING ANSWER BOOK A 24-hour hotline for knitters, this book answers questions on everything from needle sizes and yarn weights to dropped stitches, tight ribbing, chart reading and cutting edges. Hundreds of detailed illustrations. $19.95 dLi FA ,dl,yr CHOOSING AND KEEPING PIGS A great introduction to the world keeping pigs as a hobby, this book deals with housing, feeding, disease prevention and much more. As well, you'll learn about breeds even seasoned pork farmers may not have heard of. $19.95 LI 411111.1110 Drop in to our offices today and check out all our books 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 GRANDMA YOU'RE THE BEST Humorous and inspirational quotes celebrating brilliant grandmothers by dozens of famous people, ranging from Mark Twain, the Dalai Lama and Audrey Hepburn to Homer Simpson. $13.95 ow 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114