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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-15, Page 26404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 The Citizen Great books for everyone on your list can be found at... Books and DVDs for the hard-to-buy for person DECKSCAPING Suggestions for trellises, arbours, planters, plants, vines and furniture to enhance your outdoor livingroom. 160 pages of ideas. $29.95 DON’T TURN YOUR BACK IN THE BARN In the first book of what became a hugely-successful series, veterinarian Dave Perrin recalls the unforgettably funny stories of his first year as a vet in rural British Columbia. $23.95 Audio Book Available THE GIFT OF COUNTRY LIFE Saskatchewan writer Victor Carl Friesen turns his memories of growing up on a small farm in the 1940s into poems. Illustrated by his own photos, he tells of a simpler time when less was more. $18.95 PONY PLAY GAMES AND PUZZLES This book features 100 mazes, picture puzzles, jokes, riddles and fun-packed activities and games. More than 140 pages of fun designed for kids aged 6-10. $11.95 NIGHTWATCH Nowhere but in the countryside can you really explore the wonders of the night sky and this popular book provides a practical guide for exploring the universe. Revised edition for use through 2010. $29.95 MILES FOR MEMORIES At age 74 retired Perth County farmer Jeff Timmermans bicycled 8248 km across Canada over four months to raise awareness of Alzheimers which had struck down his wife Toni. He recalls that journey and their life together in this book. $20.00 TAN YOUR HIDE Learn how to tan your own leather and fur to create handsome and durable homemade goods with little cost other than your own time: what tools and chemicals you’ll need, how to select the hide, steps in tanning, how to make your own dyes, etc. $15.95 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 TROUT FLY PATTERNS A great way to dream ahead to spring for fishermen is creating trout flies. This international guide describes 300 different flies: dry, wet, nymphs and pupae and lures, all in colour. $12.95 WATERSHEDS: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water Research biologist Gregor Gilpin Beck explains the intricacies of watershed ecology and offers advice on environmental improvement. $19.95 A VIEW OF THE BAY: Collingwood and Beyond John De Visser’s stunning photos capture the beauty of northern Grey and Dufferin Counties while writer Judy Ross tells the stories of the places and the people of the area. An excellent gift.$39.95 WILD TURKEYS Whether you want to hunt the growing population of wild turkeys across southern Ontario or simply watch them, this 160-page book helps with tips on the bird’s habits and habitat, hunting equipment, and even field dressing instructions and recipes. $21.95 WOODPECKERS OF NORTH AMERICA Woodpeckers are fascinating birds, using their beaks to find food and communicate. See beautiful colour photos and learn about 28 North American species, their feeding habits and their benefit to the environment. $24.95 WOOD WORDS: a celebration of forests A collection of stories and poems from 21 Bruce and Grey County writers telling of woodlots handed down generations, of pioneers, about newcomers learning about forests and poets protesting the destruction of trees. $12.00 WHEN WE BOTH GOT TO HEAVEN Bruce County’s early history is revealed in the story of James Atkey who was present on the shores of Georgian Bay at the time of the negotiations between local tribes and the crown in the 1850s. $21.95 US LITTLE PEOPLE Waterloo County photographer Carl Hiebert takes us into the closed world of Old Order Mennonite families with his beautiful photographs. $19.95 A BRIDGE TO REMEMBRANCE In this DVD, Huron County native Stewart Toll narrates a visual tour of the battlefields of Europe where Canadians fought. Also includes music and singing and an interview with Capt. George Blackburn, author of “Guns Trilogy”. $29.99 THE COMPLETE DOCTOR’S HEALTHY BACK BIBLE Your back is under constant stress when you do physical work. If you treat it right you can prevent years of pain and suffering ahead. More than 300 pages to help. $24.95 VANISHED VILLAGES OF MIDDLESEX Twelve villages were swallowed up by what is now the city of London. Many more rural villages have disappeared over the years. Jennifer Grainger digs up the history of these vanished communities. $26.95 PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011.