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WHERE DOES IT HURT?
Dr. Dave Perrin, a rural veterinarian
from British Columbia, talks about the
human side of being a vet in the third
book in his often-hilarious series.
Stories include his efforts in coaxing a
reluctant turkey into becoming a sperm
donor. $23.95
FIVE-MINUTE MYSTERIES: 4
The fourth edition of this popular
series of short mysteries
presents 38 cases of murder and
mayhem for the reader to solve.
The answers are presented at
the end of the book. $14.95
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
STYLISH SHEDS AND ELEGANT
HIDEAWAYS
A shed doesn’t have to be an ugly,
utilitarian addition to your backyard. This
book inspires with ideas for everything
from an elegant garden shed to a
whimsical chicken coop to a quiet place
of your own, whether for a home office or
an artist’s studio. $34.00
GHOST RAILWAYS OF ONTARIO
Volume 2
Once the railroad station was the most
exciting place in town. Today many of the
railways are gone. Ron Brown traces the
history of some of these lines, including
several local lines. (One copy only)
$24.95
A MOOSE IN A MAPLE TREE
If you want to give someone a
unique Canadian take on the 12
Days of Christmas this book will
do it, with everything from salmon
leaping to mounties and beavers
building. Beautifully illustrated.
$19.95
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
A BABY BOOMER’S
EYE CHART
Who says aging can’t
have a little fun thrown
in. In the spirit of testing
and exercising visual
acuity, this book
presents a series of
witty eye charts that
each culminate in a punchline so small you’re
reaching for glasses. 50% off Only $7.75
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
THE REAL WOOD
BIBLE
For the woodworker
who loves wood, this
is a complete and
illustrated guide to
choosing and using
100 decorative
woods, from common
native woods to
exotic imported woods. Gives key
characteristics, advice on working with the
wood. $29.95
DEERPROOFING
YOUR YARD AND
GARDEN
Deer are beautiful
creatures but they can
be destructive in your
yard and garden. This
book provides nearly
200 pages of information
including plants that
deer truly hate, innovative fencing and
homemade deterrents. $16.95
YESTERDAY’S MOMENTS . . .
TODAY’S MEMORIES
Huron County author David
Turner returns with his third
collection of stories of a rural
and small-town youth spent in
Perth, Grey, York and Peel
Counties – times when life was
different than today. $23.95
THE ARTISAN BREAD MACHINE
Combine the convenience of your bread
machine with the time-honoured tradition
of artisan bread. Learn to make whole-
grain breads, flavoured breads,
sourdough, flat breads and pizzas, festive
breads and gluten-free bread. $27.95
BIRDS A to Z
Fabulous photos and text by a University
of Guelph biologist teach young readers
about birds representing every letter of
the alphabet including bluebirds, ducks,
falcons, hummingbirds, owls, pelicans,
vultures and many more. $7.95
CABINS: A Guide to Building
Your Own Nature Retreat
Here’s a manual that includes
everything you need to know
about building your own getaway.
Inspiring colour photos help you
choose between a variety of
designs. Over 400 detailed
illustrations. $19.95