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How to Survive a Bear Attack

A Memoir

by Claire Cameron ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2025 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION • Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Globe and Mail • CBC • Spotify • The Hill TimesIn this debut memoir from the bestselling author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron confronts the rare genetic mutation that gave her cancer by investigating an equally rare and terrifying event—a predatory ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2025 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION • Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Globe and Mail • CBC • Spotify • The Hill TimesIn this debut memoir from the bestselling author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron confronts the rare genetic mutation that gave her cancer by investigating an equally rare and terrifying event—a predatory
... Read more
The Grizzly in the Driveway

The Return of Bears to a Crowded American West

by Robert Chaney ...

Confronts the unintended consequences of a conservation success storyFour decades ago, the areas around Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks sheltered the last few hundred surviving grizzlies in the Lower 48 states. Protected by the Endangered Species Act, their population has surged to more than 1,500, and this burgeoning number of grizzlies now collides with the increasingly populated ... Read more

$19.43 CAD

Confronts the unintended consequences of a conservation success storyFour decades ago, the areas around Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks sheltered the last few hundred surviving grizzlies in the Lower 48 states. Protected by the Endangered Species Act, their population has surged to more than 1,500, and this burgeoning number of grizzlies now collides with the increasingly populated
... Read more
Bears

Without Fear

by Kevin Van Tighem ...

Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears—only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear.Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears—only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear.Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled
... Read more
Bärle's Story

One Polar Bear's Amazing Recovery from Life as a Circus Act

by Else Poulsen ...

The award-winning zookeeper and author of Smiling Bears shares her account of rescuing and rehabilitating a bear held in a Caribbean circus.When a nineteen-year-old female polar bear named Barle is rescued from the inhumane conditions of a circus in the Caribbean and flown to safety in Detroit, zookeeper Else Poulsen—renowned throughout the world for her work rehabilitating abused bears—is on hand ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The award-winning zookeeper and author of Smiling Bears shares her account of rescuing and rehabilitating a bear held in a Caribbean circus.When a nineteen-year-old female polar bear named Barle is rescued from the inhumane conditions of a circus in the Caribbean and flown to safety in Detroit, zookeeper Else Poulsen—renowned throughout the world for her work rehabilitating abused bears—is on hand
... Read more
The Twenty-Ninth Day

Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra

by Alex Messenger ...

A six-hundred-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive.This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger’s near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they ... Read more

$10.07 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A six-hundred-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive.This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger’s near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they
... Read more
Mauled

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack

by Crosbie Cotton ...

An inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness.Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

An inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness.Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the
... Read more
Incredible Bear Attacks

Terrifying Tales of Savage Encounters between Bears and People

Edited by Lamar Underwood ...

A new book edited by Lamar Underwood about the most incredible bear attacks ever, including attacks by Grizzlies, black bears, brown bears, Kodiac bears, and others. Bears are not to be trifled with: don’t ever feed them, shout at them, or try to play with them. This book includes the scariest stories of bear attacks available. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A new book edited by Lamar Underwood about the most incredible bear attacks ever, including attacks by Grizzlies, black bears, brown bears, Kodiac bears, and others. Bears are not to be trifled with: don’t ever feed them, shout at them, or try to play with them. This book includes the scariest stories of bear attacks available.
... Read more
The Bear Doesn’t Know

Life and Wonder in Bear Country

by Paul Schullery ...

In The Bear Doesn’t Know, Paul Schullery—honored naturalist, storyteller, and former Yellowstone ranger—has given us a bear-lover’s book of wonders. It is rich in the joy, beauty, inspiration, and pure fun to be had during a life well lived in bear country. While exploring the cultural complications of an animal we have long both feared and adored, he chronicles the bumpy course of our coming to ... Read more

$21.68 CAD

In The Bear Doesn’t Know, Paul Schullery—honored naturalist, storyteller, and former Yellowstone ranger—has given us a bear-lover’s book of wonders. It is rich in the joy, beauty, inspiration, and pure fun to be had during a life well lived in bear country. While exploring the cultural complications of an animal we have long both feared and adored, he chronicles the bumpy course of our coming to
... Read more
In the Company of Bears

What Black Bears Have Taught Me about Intelligence and Intuition

by Benjamin Kilham ...

**WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BLACK BEARS.“Surely the most insightful book about animals written in the last 100 years. His observation of black bears is the best ever done.” —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Like Jane Goodall’s studies of chimps, Ben Kilham’s work with black bears . . . will transform our understanding of how animals live—and how science should be done.” ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BLACK BEARS.“Surely the most insightful book about animals written in the last 100 years. His observation of black bears is the best ever done.” —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Like Jane Goodall’s studies of chimps, Ben Kilham’s work with black bears . . . will transform our understanding of how animals live—and how science should be done.”
... Read more
Modoc

True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

by Ralph Helfer ...

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of
... Read more
Talking with Bears

Conversations with Charlie Russell

by G. A. Bradshaw ...

"Extraordinary . . . [this] series of true stories about the authentic nature of bears reveals them as the sensitive and intelligent beings they are." ―Carl Safina, New York Times– bestselling author of Becoming Wild and Beyond WordsGrizzly bears have long been feared as unpredictable and dangerous. But one man, Charlie Russell, was key in breaking do... ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Extraordinary . . . [this] series of true stories about the authentic nature of bears reveals them as the sensitive and intelligent beings they are." ―Carl Safina, New York Times– bestselling author of Becoming Wild and Beyond WordsGrizzly bears have long been feared as unpredictable and dangerous. But one man, Charlie Russell, was key in breaking do...
... Read more
Grizzly Heart

Living Without Fear Among the Brown Bears of Kamchatka

by Charlie Russell ...

An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear.To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear.To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five
... Read more
Milk & Mocha Comics Collection

Our Little Happiness

by Melani Sie ...

Celebrate life’s smallest, sweetest moments with Milk, Mocha, and their tiny dinosaur companion, Matcha. This full-color collection is a treasury of the internet’s favorite bears, adored by millions around the world.Fall in love all over again with Milk and Mocha, the charming bears with opposite personalities whose tender moments and silly antics have made them an international sensation.This ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

Celebrate life’s smallest, sweetest moments with Milk, Mocha, and their tiny dinosaur companion, Matcha. This full-color collection is a treasury of the internet’s favorite bears, adored by millions around the world.Fall in love all over again with Milk and Mocha, the charming bears with opposite personalities whose tender moments and silly antics have made them an international sensation.This
... Read more
In the Eye of the Wild

by Nastassja Martin ...

Translated by Sophie R. Lewis ...

After enduring a vicious bear attack in the Russian Far East's Kamchatka Peninsula, a French anthropologist undergoes a physical and spiritual transformation that forces her to confront the tenuous distinction between animal and human.In the Eye of the Wild begins with an account of the French anthropologist Nastassja Martin’s near fatal run-in with a Kamchatka bear in the mountains of Siberia. ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

After enduring a vicious bear attack in the Russian Far East's Kamchatka Peninsula, a French anthropologist undergoes a physical and spiritual transformation that forces her to confront the tenuous distinction between animal and human.In the Eye of the Wild begins with an account of the French anthropologist Nastassja Martin’s near fatal run-in with a Kamchatka bear in the mountains of Siberia.
... Read more
Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye

A Family Field Trip to the Arctic's Edge in Search of Adventure, Truth, and Mini-Marshmallows

by Zac Unger ...

In this humorous mix of travelogue and memoir, a writer temporarily moves his California family north to Canada's Polar Bear Capital of the World.Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba. Year-round human population: 943. Yet despite the isolation and the searing cold here at the arctic's edge, visitors from around the globe flock to the town every fall, driven by a single purpose: to see polar bears in the ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

In this humorous mix of travelogue and memoir, a writer temporarily moves his California family north to Canada's Polar Bear Capital of the World.Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba. Year-round human population: 943. Yet despite the isolation and the searing cold here at the arctic's edge, visitors from around the globe flock to the town every fall, driven by a single purpose: to see polar bears in the
... Read more
100 Facts About Pandas

by David O'Doherty, Claudia O'Doherty, Mike Ahern ...

**Pandas are irresistible and people think they know a lot about them. But only the true panda expert knows:-The age of a panda can be determined by measuring the distance between its nipples-In Egyptian hieroglyphics, the panda symbol means "notwithstanding"-Prince's song "Purple Rain" was inspired by the mixed emotions he feels about pandas**Smart, funny, and chock-full of panda pictures, 100 ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

**Pandas are irresistible and people think they know a lot about them. But only the true panda expert knows:-The age of a panda can be determined by measuring the distance between its nipples-In Egyptian hieroglyphics, the panda symbol means "notwithstanding"-Prince's song "Purple Rain" was inspired by the mixed emotions he feels about pandas**Smart, funny, and chock-full of panda pictures, 100
... Read more
Buddhism For Bears

by Chris Riddell ...

Bears are seriously underestimated creatures when it comes to spirituality and religious feeling. For the first time, this book recognises their huge potential and offers ursine students of Buddhism everywhere the opportunity to focus their skills and follow the path to enlightenment. From the meditation to the essential concepts of Zen, all the fundamentals are set out here in a series of concise ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Bears are seriously underestimated creatures when it comes to spirituality and religious feeling. For the first time, this book recognises their huge potential and offers ursine students of Buddhism everywhere the opportunity to focus their skills and follow the path to enlightenment. From the meditation to the essential concepts of Zen, all the fundamentals are set out here in a series of concise
... Read more
Just Panda Photos! Big Book of Panda Photographs & Pictures Vol. 1

by Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. ... Read more

$3.31 CAD

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality images produced by a series of today's professional photographers.
... Read more
Black Bear Hunting: Part 1 - Learning About Black Bears

Part 1 - Learning About Black Bears

by Richard P Smith ...

Part 1 of 6 of Black Bear Hunting. This part covers the life history, biology and behavior of black bears in chapter 1. Other chapters cover how many bears there are in North America, interpreting black bear sign, the oldest black bear on record for North America, how to sex and size bears in the field and the world record black bear bagged by a hunter. ... Read more

$5.48 CAD

Part 1 of 6 of Black Bear Hunting. This part covers the life history, biology and behavior of black bears in chapter 1. Other chapters cover how many bears there are in North America, interpreting black bear sign, the oldest black bear on record for North America, how to sex and size bears in the field and the world record black bear bagged by a hunter.
... Read more
Bears : 101 Fun Facts & Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 9 Bears)

by Janet Evans ...

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Bears in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following bears are featured: * The abundant American Black Bear * The shy Asiatic Black Bear * The endangered Giant Panda Bear * The silvery Grizzly Bear * The awesome Kodiak Bear * The sweet-toothed ... Read more

$5.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Bears in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following bears are featured: * The abundant American Black Bear * The shy Asiatic Black Bear * The endangered Giant Panda Bear * The silvery Grizzly Bear * The awesome Kodiak Bear * The sweet-toothed
... Read more
Shasta and Her Cubs

The Struggle for Survival

by Lane Robson ...

One morning in early spring, high in the unforgiving Canadian Rocky Mountains, a young bear gives birth to her first cubs. There are three of them, each hairless, blind, and helpless. Shasta and Her Cubs is the story of that mother’s struggles to keep herself and her three cubs alive until they reach maturity. But, working against her are her own inexperience, hungry predators, the jagged ... Read more

$10.79 CAD

One morning in early spring, high in the unforgiving Canadian Rocky Mountains, a young bear gives birth to her first cubs. There are three of them, each hairless, blind, and helpless. Shasta and Her Cubs is the story of that mother’s struggles to keep herself and her three cubs alive until they reach maturity. But, working against her are her own inexperience, hungry predators, the jagged
... Read more
Hunting the Tiger, Bear, and Rhinoceros in Colonial India, the Big Game Hunting Experiences of Colonel Fitzwilliam

by Fitzwilliam Thomas Pollok ...

"The next moment a tiger sprang clean off the ground, and seized hold of the lower bar of it with both teeth and claws. There was a crash, the elephant fell on to its side ..."Col. Fitzwilliam Thomas Pollok (1832 – 1909) served in the British military in India from the mid-1850s, stationed in Burma for 13 years and Assam for 7. He was an avid big game hunter, travelled extensively in the ... Read more

$1.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The next moment a tiger sprang clean off the ground, and seized hold of the lower bar of it with both teeth and claws. There was a crash, the elephant fell on to its side ..."Col. Fitzwilliam Thomas Pollok (1832 – 1909) served in the British military in India from the mid-1850s, stationed in Burma for 13 years and Assam for 7. He was an avid big game hunter, travelled extensively in the
... Read more
Tamed By a Bear

Coming Home to Nature-Spirit-Self

by Priscilla Stuckey ...

"Priscilla Stuckey shines a brilliant light on the relationship we long to cultivate with the deepest wellsprings of our wisdom and love . . . This is a groundbreaking book, written with extraordinary clarity, beauty, and radical honesty." —Gail D. Storey, author of I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail, winner of the National Outdoor Book AwardIn an age of ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

"Priscilla Stuckey shines a brilliant light on the relationship we long to cultivate with the deepest wellsprings of our wisdom and love . . . This is a groundbreaking book, written with extraordinary clarity, beauty, and radical honesty." —Gail D. Storey, author of I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail, winner of the National Outdoor Book AwardIn an age of
... Read more
Return of the Grizzly

Sharing the Range with Yellowstone's Top Predator

by Cat Urbigkit ...

“A fascinating, smooth narrative of the struggle for coexistence . . . highly recommended to all who enjoy wilderness adventure.” —Forrest Bryant Johnson, author of Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the WildThe Yellowstone grizzly population has grown from an estimated 136 bears when first granted federal protection as a threatened species to as many as 1,000 grizzlies in a tri-state region ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“A fascinating, smooth narrative of the struggle for coexistence . . . highly recommended to all who enjoy wilderness adventure.” —Forrest Bryant Johnson, author of Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the WildThe Yellowstone grizzly population has grown from an estimated 136 bears when first granted federal protection as a threatened species to as many as 1,000 grizzlies in a tri-state region
... Read more

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