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The Citizen, 2007-11-29, Page 28Books for everyone on your list! 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 JAKE’S LUNCH — THE NAUGHTY SEVEN — CATTLE DRIVE Canadian children’s author and illustrator — and former elementary school teacher — Jacqueline Ward tells country stories inspired by her own family’s farm life. The stories follow the “Grovehill Gang” of animals from the Ward farm. $7.95 ea. The Citizen 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 887-9114 404 Queen St., Blyth 523-4792 PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 , 2007. 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.$19.95 THE URBANITE’S GUIDE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE There’s so much to explain to a non-farmer about living in the Ontario countryside. This book gives the answers to questions from what the crops are to the types of barns to rural issues. $24.95 WHEN CANADA WAS HOME: The story of Dutch Princess Margriet It’s the story of how one of the greatest international bonds of friendship began between Canada and Holland when Canada gave sanctuary to a Dutch princess. $12.95 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 WEATHER: A Visual Guide The weather has always been a topic of debate, now more than ever with the extremes that we’ve seen locally and around the world. This book helps you understand what drives weather. $29.95 AT KNIT’S END: Meditations for Women who Knit Too Much Humorous and philoso- phical readings about knitting and crafters. Quotes from famous personalities often trigger the meditations by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, “The Yarn Harlot”. $13.95 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 OUR STORY: From Ainleyville to Brussels As Brussels approaches its 135th anniversary, learn more about the first 125 years with this 240 page history of the village, including dozens of historic photographs. A proud family keepsake for years to come. $30.00 THE ULTIMATE HANDCRAFTED CHRISTMAS Step-by-step instructions and beautiful colour photos for 200 decorations, gifts, cards and treats to make for a perfect Christmas. Uses easy-to-find materials and simple techniques. $29.95 SLEDS, SLEIGHS & SNOW — A Canadian Christmas Carol A collection of holiday tales to warm hearts and homes from such beloved Canadian voices as Lucy Maude Montgomery, Pauline Johnson and Stephen Leacock. $19.95