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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
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