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2017

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More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No o...

Price$12.35 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

The Peregrine Falcon

The Epic Life and Times of the World's Fastest Creature


2026

EN

This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world's fastest creature.Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basic...

Price$17.59 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

The Screech Owl Companion

Everything You Need to Know about These Beneficial Raptors

2023

EN

This must-read for birders features a complete guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting owls.The call of an owl evokes mystery; seeing one in the wild inspires wonder. Of the top ten birds people hope to see, three are owls. Although they may be out of sight, owls are widespread throughout North America—and screech owls are the most likely to make their homes near humans. In this book, experts Jim Wright and Scott Weston show you how to attract them to ne...

Price$16.99 CAD

The Real James Bond

A True Story of Identity Theft, Avian Intrigue, & Ian Fleming

2020

EN

"A refreshingly authentic and engagingly written look at the little known ornithologist behind the iconic name. Ian Fleming could not have written better." —Pete Dunne, author of Birds of Prey"Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I've had my James Bond do." —Ian FlemingJames Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? Packed with archival photos, many never before published, and interviews with the...

Price$15.19 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

also available as audiobook

2013

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Successful comic strip artist Ridley Dunham, bored by the predictability of his characters, Poncho the cat and Sammy the dog, finds it difficult to come up with new situations for them until he introduces Odin the Rottweiler, who thunders into the nice, clean, middle class neighborhood and reduces it to a war torn Third World slum. Former enemies Poncho and Sammy unite to drive Odin away.Ridley's fans are stunned by the alarming turn of events. Within weeks, newspapers are canceling...

Fixin to Git

One Fan's Love Affair with NASCAR's Winston Cup

2002

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In the past twenty years, big-time stock-car racing has become America’s fastest growing spectator sport. Winston Cup races draw larger audiences—at the tracks and on television—than any other sport, and drivers like Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, and Mark Martin have become cultural icons whose endorsements command millions. What accounts for NASCAR’s surging popularity?For years a “closeted” NASCAR fan, Professor Jim Wright took advantage of a sabbatical in 1999 to attend stock-car ra...

Price$38.99 CAD

The Real James Bond

A True Story of Identity Theft, Avian Intrigue, and Ian Fleming

Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

2020

EN

Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I’ve had my James Bond do. —Ian FlemingJames Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? When James Bond published his landmark book, Birds of the West Indies, he had no idea it would set in motion events that would link him to the most iconic spy in the Western world and turn his life upside down. Born into a wealthy family but cut off in his early twenties, James Bond took off to the West Indies in s...

Price$27.99 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

also available as ebook

2021

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THE MAN WHO KEPT BOUNCING BACKOver the years, millions of people have spent happy holidays at Butlin's.This intriguing publication traces the twists and turns of its founder's remarkable career, both in Toronto, Canada, and in many cities, towns, and villages the UK.Since his death in 1980, Butlin's reputation has fallen into neglect. There is now a tendency to sneer at his legacy.But he was one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs of the la...

Price$3.69 CAD

2018

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By mid 2018, there were more 342,000 wind turbines spinning on the planet - either on land or offshore.The figure includes more than 105,000 in China, 53,000 in the USA and 10,000 in Europe.They have been installed partly to make profitable use of a free natural resource, wind, and partly in response to ongoing concerns that longstanding use of fossil fuels to generate energy may be gradually warming the globe, resulting in rising sea levels and other perils.But the...

Price$1.84 CAD

Don’t Grab Worms

A Powerful Chronicle set in Rural Australia

Unabridged

18 hours 7 min

2022

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After a card game turns violent, Franko escapes into the Australian wilderness, where he experiences the diverse hardship of the Australian bush but is rescued from certain disaster by an Aborigine.Sergeant Patterson is a tough lawman who defends the one he considers most worthy—guilty or innocent. He is determined to bring Franko to trial.Surrounding Franko and the sergeant are a host of characters who inhabit the town of Primrose Gully. There’s Chuck, a colourful publican...

Price$20.99 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

World is Yours, The

26 Essays on Life and Success


Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

2019

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Jim Rohn often spoke of how fortunate he was to have found a mentor who impacted his world in such a way that his life was never the same. Someone who offered support, encouragement and inspiration to help him become more than he ever thought possible. Just as he learned much about the world from his mentor, Jim spent the balance of his days guiding others, teaching the fundamentals for successful living and inspiring millions to design their best life. In this book, you’ll enjoy a special...

Price$12.99 CADor Free with Kobo Plus

2017

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ALTERNATIVE TRUTHS, a fvisionairy anthology dreamed up by two Pacific Northwest authors In the aftermath of the presidential inauguration, Bob Brown and Phyllis Irene Radford asked the science fiction writers they know to imagine a post-Trump, post-truth worldALTERNATIVE TRUTHS is about the possibilities of a mad and confusing time," said Brown, who published the book through BCubedPress. "A bombastic billionaire golf-course developer and reality TV-show host has become the most po...