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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-11-19, Page 24404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 The Citizen PLEASE DON’T TELL ME MY SON IS DEAD Following the sudden accidental death of her son Geoffrey in 2002, Walton poet Patty Banks created a series of moving poems. They are collected in this book along with reminiscences of friends and family. $15.00 THE WONDER OF IT ALL Huron County native Stewart Toll tells of his boyhood near Blyth, his early years as a teacher, his adventures teaching in Kenya, time spent in Europe, his business dealings in Bermuda and his long love of music. $19.95 BARN BUILDING — The Golden Age of Barn Construction Jon Radojkovik, author of Barns of the Queen’s Bush explores his passion for barns further exploring unique barns of all shapes and sizes across Ontario, Canada and eastern North America. $35.00 THE ULTIMATE HANDCRAFTED CHRISTMAS In a mass-produced world nothing says you care at Christmas more than something handmade. This beautiful book has instructions and templates for 200 decorations, gifts, cards and treats. $29.95 CANE, RUSH AND WILLOW Learn how to use natural materials to make baskets, furniture and decorations. $24.95 THE BACKYARD BIRD- LOVER’S GUIDE More than 300 pages of information on birds, how to attract them, their nesting habits, their preferred foods and other information needed by bird- lovers. Beautiful colour illustrations to help you identify birds. $27.95 I WANT TO BE A VET Do you know a youngster who wants to be a vet? This colourful book gives a hint of what the job entails. (Ages 4-7)$3.99 SPARROWS & FINCHES OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION Beautiful colour photos help you identify the many varieties of sparrows and finches that may appear at your backyard feeder. Tips on how to attract them. $16.95 APPLE COOKBOOK 160 pages of recipes using apples in everything from breads to drinks and snacks to salads to cakes, pies and desserts plus a listing of apple varieties and their characteristics.$14.95 BUILDING A BIRCHBARK CANOE David Gidmark shares the lessons he learned from the Algonquins in the ancient craft of birchbark canoe building. The book contains copeous illustrations of how to do the work. $19.95 BUILDING WITH LOGS Log homes were among the earliest structures erected by settlers but they are still popular and oh so beautiful. This comprehensive book shows you how to build your own log structure with the latest advances in comfort and utility. $24.95 SANDWICH COMPANION Sandwiches don’t have to be blah. Ralph and Martha Johnston offer dozens of recipes for everything from subs to burgers to wraps, pitas, burritos, quesadillas and pizza, plus sauces and garnishes to spice up that meal.$12.95 CIDER Steps for pressing, processing and storing cider as well as fermenting hard cider. Recommendations for best varieties to use. $19.95 COUNTRY WALKS 18 suggested hikes along the Niagara Escarpment ranging from the Niagara area to Flower Pot Island, complete with maps. Eight of the hikes are in the Grey-Bruce area. $16.95 EDITH ADAMS OMNIBUS Looking for recipes the way your grandmother used to make it? This compilation of recipes by a famous Vancouver newspaper cook from the 1940s recalls recipes for baking, main courses, preserves and more. $24.95 DUCTIGAMI: THE ART OF THE TAPE Do you get jealous of Red Green’s skill with duct tape? Here are 18 projects that can put you in his class. Make everything from a wallet to a baseball cap. Fun for duct tape lovers. $14.95 THE FINAL WORD The Book of Canadian Epitaphs Stories with some photos of the stories told on tombstones across Canada, some so funny you can’t believe it, some “so sad you can’t breathe for a few minutes”. $16.95 THE FIREFLY DICTIONARY OF PLANT NAMES: Common & Botanical Confused about common and botanical plant names? This dictionary translates from common to botanical and vice versa. 440 pages. $24.95Undecided what book to get? Pick up a gift certificate and let them choose! DRONE ON! A High History of Celtic Music The bagpipes of Celtic Scotland and Ireland continue to hold a fascination. Winnie Czulinski examines the roots and creators of Celtic music and the instruments they used.$19.95 Pick up your favourite book at... PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009. We have books for all ages that make awesome gifts! BETWEEN TWO WOMEN Bruce A. Woods’ book about growing up in the 1940s will bring back plenty of memories of the Stratford area and of vacationing on Lake Huron near Goderich. Those were days of war shortages, of horses delivering milk to the door and of warm friendships.$20.00