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Chambers, Dave
Complete Hockey Instruction - Skills and Strategies for Coaches and Players
224 pages including bibliography. This comprehensive guide to coaching hockey includes illustrated drills for all hockey skills, from skating and passing to shooting and puck control. Designed for use by coaches at all levels of play. Author coached for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
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Hellyer, Paul
Stop : Think
242 pages including notes, bibliography and index. Claims the vast majority of economists and opinion leaders have got it all wrong; that they have set the world on a collision course with disaster. A treatise against globalization. Clean, bright and unmarked. Two staple perforations atop half-title page. Very light wear to covers. Excellent copy. Book
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Moritz, Albert; Moritz, Theresa
The Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide to Canada
246 pages. "Connects places with the lives and works of writers. Provides brief biographies and descriptions of important books, gives precise information about locations and addresses of people no longer living, (less precise addresses for those still living) and identifies the sites of significant buildings now gone. Accompanied by over 300 illustrations, the text casts a new light on the literary history of Canada." - from dust jacket. Very light wear to dust jacket which bears closed half-inch tear to top of front fore-edge. Gift quality. Excellent copy. Book
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Demarest, Don; Sexton, Marilyn; Sexton, Jerry
Marriage Encounter - A Guide to Sharing
241 pages. Marriage Encounter remains one of the few truly ecumenical, interfaith communities to emerge from Vatican II. It is simple and God-centered. This work presents a typical ME weekend in depth, excerpting the presentations of the Team Couples, quoting from their own on-the-spot notebooks, and following the outline of the original manual of Father Calvo, the Spanish Priest who founded the movement. Book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Book
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Perry, Thomas L. (editor)
Peacemaking in the 1990s : A Guide for Canadians
309 pages. "Brings together timely contributions from respected authorities, including physicians, veterans, scientists and ecologists. They provide urgently needed wisdom and practical advice for Canadians who wish to promote world peace, justice and disarmament." - Alex M. Bryans, M.D. Clean, bright and unmarked. Negligible wear. Excellent copy. Book
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Yount, David
Growing in Faith : A Guide for the Reluctant Christian
356 pages including index. Offers clear explanations to common questions about Christianity. Provides a source for answers in a society that constantly challenges the thoughtful Christian. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Gift quality. Excellent copy. Book
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Carr, Gerald A.
Safety in Gymnastics
248 pages including index. A comprehensive guide to spotting and safety techniques in the gymnasium. Author is a former Olympic finalist. A carefully detailed examination of a complex subject. Over 600 sequential drawings. Average wear. Unmarked. Tight and square. Solid copy. Book
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Henderson, Dawn: Editor
Le Cordon Bleu Wine Essentials - Professional Secrets to Buying, Storing, Serving, and Drinking Wine
192 pages including index and glossary. A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to buying, selling, storing, tasting and serving wine. Packed with all the practical techniques and tips you need to get the most from wine. Contains expert advice from Le Cordon Bleu Chefs on matching wine with food. Attractive glossy illustrated boards. Clean, bright and unmarked. Zero wear. Beautiful copy. Book
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Rahn, David: Editor
Fisherman Life - September 2001 Volume 1 Issue 8
48 pages. Features include: A marriage made in B.C. - salmon-wine fete promotes 'a wild family reunion'; DFO Searches area 12 for sea lice; the travelling fisherman; onboard lasqueti sabre - spot prawn fishing in the Gulf; 2001 Seafood buyers & processors guide; salmon farmers dispute fat content claims; Russia halts Sturgeon Fishing. Average wear. Usual library markings. Book
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Deppe, Carol
Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties : Popbeans, Purple Peas and Other Innovations from the Backyard Garden
303 pages including index. An entertaining plant-breeding guide for every gardener who ever dreamed of bigger, tastier, more beautiful, or more productive vegetables. The first guide of its kind for the home gardener. Average wear. Usual library markings. Solid copy. Ex-Library
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Parks, Alexis
People Heaters : A People's Guide to Keeping Warm in Winter
120 pages. "Those who are drown to these pages seeking ways of cutting their fuel bills will find comfort here. Those looking for historic details of how people kept warm year ago will linger, satisfied too... Those readers worried about rising fuel prices and possible energy shortages will welcome this addition to their bookshelf." - from Preface. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Solid copy. Book
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Unitt, Doris; Unitt, Peter
Bottles in Canada
240 pages including bibliography. Over 2,000 bottles illustrated in black and white. The collector's guide to seeking, finding, dating, pricing, and researching bottles. Decorated in endpapers. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal signs of handling. Tight and square. Dust jacket bears minor sunning to spine, light wear and is now in a clear Brodart protective cover. A very attractive copy. Gift quality. Book
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Michaels, Evelyne
Look to This Day : A Complete Guide to Health and Well-Being in Your Later Years
288 pages including index. "An easy-to-understand and reassuring book that encourages older women and men to retain a sense of autonomy and control over their health and well-being. Looks at older age in a new way - as a time when we can still feel good about ourselves, our bodies, our accomplishments and our wisdom, and as a time when we can take on new challenges." - from back cover. Moderate wear. Usual library markings. Solid clean copy. Book
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Barrett, Jim
Quick Guide : Ponds and Fountains (Quick Guide Ser.)
80 pages including index and glossary. Leads you through each step of selecting, designing, installing, and maintaining a pond or fountain. Abundantly illustrated. A concise, excellent reference. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Book
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Solomon, Steve
Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades : Steve Solomon's Complete Guide to Natural Gardening
339 pages. Explains the basic science behind making plants grow, so that you can understand the daily events in the garden and solve gardening problems as they occur. Moderate wear. Half inch tear to top of front cover at spine. Unmarked. Binding sound. Solid copy. Book
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McKirdy, Alexandra R. (editor)
The Canadian Renewable Energy Guide - Second Edition
228 pages. Your guide to affordable energy alternatives including solar, earth energy, microhydro, wind and biomass. Features 35 case studies that examine how alternative energy technologies are being used in Canada and around the world. Provides insights into zero-energy homes, energy efficiency, heating and cooling of space and water. A comprehensive directory of Canadian renewable energy companies and their available products and services. Book
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Kehrer, Daniel M.
The Cautious Investor's Guide to Profits in Precious Metals
302 pages including index. A comprehensive guide to investment opportunities in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. A fact-filled sourcebook, complete with lists of dealers and other financial organizations that handle every kind of metals transaction. Book clean, bright and unmarked. Appears unread. Modest rubbing and light wear to dust jacket. Very nice copy. Buy now at the early stages of this bull market! :-) Book
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Gordon, Paul
A Guide to the Acquisition of Crown Land
110 pages. A concise and straightforward handbook which takes an in-depth look at the procedures and regulations governing the use and acquisition of Crown land. Light wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
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Long, Shirley M.
Handbook of Mammography
178 pages plus index and glossary. A concise reference with black and white illustrations. Discusses: the basic requirements of a mammographic facility; the technologist; basic guidelines for the application of this examination; key radiographic considerations; Compression; Positioning; and more. Designed to accompany the C.A.M.R.T. Mammography Correspondence Course. A valuable reference and guide for technologists, residents, radiologists and other related professionals. Prior owner's name upon front endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Minor lean to spine. Excellent copy. Book
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Bohlke, David
Speak Out 2: Teacher's Guide
103 pages. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Excellent copy. Book
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Grattan-Guiness, Enid
The WI Creative Guide to Machine Embroidery
96 pages. Aims to show just what a creative art machine embroidery can be. The mass of projects and information included will put all manner of imaginative designs and creative effects at your fingertips. Title page removed. Usual library markings. Covers loosening from textblock. Reference copy only. Book
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Brangham, Suzanne
Housewise
291 pages including index and colour photographs. The smart woman's guide to buying and renovating real estate for profit. Clean, bright and unmarked. Minimal wear. Lovely copy. Book
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Cronin, Lynda
Midlife Runaway : A Grown Ups' Guide to Taking a Year Off
304 pages including index. Helps you gather up your dreams and run away with them. Reveals how to: choose a destination; negotiate leave from your job; take care of your finances; take care of those you leave behind; pack for a year of travel; travel as a grown-up, not a teenaged backpacker; return to real life when your year is up, and more. Interviews with 10 other runaways prove that taking a year off is possible for almost everyone, at every stage of life. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket protected by attractive clear Brodart cover. Beautiful copy. Gift quality. Book
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Riekehof, Lottie L.
Talk to the Deaf : A Manual of Approximately 1,000 Signs Used by the Deaf of North America
149 pages. A practical visual guide useful to anyone wishing to master the sign language and the manual alphabet. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Glossy illustrated boards. Lovely copy. Book
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White, Helen A. (editor); Williams, Maxcine (editor)
Alaska-Yukon Wild Flowers Guide
218 pages. Colour photographs and line drawings abound. Describes over 160 species from every geographic area of Alaska. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Good reference copy. Book
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Sakurai, Atsushi; et al
Aquarium Fish of the World : The Comprehensive Guide to 650 Species
288 pages plus comprehensive index. Illustrated with over 1,100 spectacular color photographs. "The most comprehensive, scientifically up-to-date guide to fresh and brackish water aquarium fish available." - from dust jacket. Moderate wear to clean, unmarked book. Average wear and a few short tears to dust jacket. Nice working copy. Book
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Miln, James: Editor
Official Automobile Road Guide of Canada 1912 - Authorized By the Ontario Motor League
352 pages. Includes numerous old maps of Ontario and wonderful contemporary automobile and other advertisements. An extensive reference. Some yellowing to pages which are otherwise clean and unmarked. Average wear externally. Binding sound. Solid copy of this now delightfully nostalgic work. Nice gift for your special vintage auto enthusiast. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Antiques Review - The Guide for Connoisseurs and Collectors: Book Number One (1)
40 pages. Above-average but not excessive wear. Unmarked. Covers taped together. Includes colour full-page 'Jamavana' cigar advertisement. Features include: Craftsmanship in Mahogany; Silver Tea-Pots and Coffee-Pots; English Gate-Leg Tables; New Light on Old Pewter; Georgian Portrait Painters; Bow Porcelain 1745-75. Book
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Multiple Contributors
American Survival Guide - September 1995
94 pages. Features: Evan's Gunsmithing Tactical AR-15; Home Security Basics; Delta/SEAL training camp; Homes of the future; Carbon Monoxide dangers. Moderate wear. Solid copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
American Survival Guide - November 1994
78 pages. Features: New Peacemaker XM231S Pistol; Natural shelter and insulation; Herbal medicine for health/survival; staying alive with survival kits; Bill Clinton's Amerika; Outdoors foot care basics. Moderate wear. Solid copy. Book
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Author Not Stated
American Survival Guide - September 1996
94 pages. Features: wheat disease crisis threatens U.S.; A-15 Panther Pump .223 pistol; Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot; New tactical load bearing vests; 1996 Hummers; National ID card - privacy threat; Hurricane Opal's lessons. Moderate wear. Solid copy. Book
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Bryenton, Roger; et al
Solar Systems in British Columbia - a Step-By-step Guide to Help You Build Your Own Solar Water Heater
Over 80 pages. Undated - circa 1990? Dozens of line drawings. Chapters include: Introduction; Solar Water Heater Construction; A Brief Survey of Solar Heating Systems; plus appendices. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Sound working copy. Book
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Cohen, Aaron / Cohen, Elaine
Designing and Space Planning for Libraries - A Behavioral Guide
250 pages including bibliography and index. Presents a basic, detailed aid to librarians and/or any management personnel who wish to design any type of library. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket attractive in mylar. Excellent copy. Book
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Bishop, Claire Huchet
A Present from Petros
85 pages. "Such an honour for eleven-year-old Petros to be guide for an American writer's daughter!... Drawings by a gifted Greek artist convey the loveliness of Petros' island, and the flavor of the island life." - from dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers. Book clean, crisp, bright and unmarked. Very light wear to price-clipped dust jacket now in a new archival-grade Brodart protector. Beautiful copy. Book
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Russo, Monica
The Insect Almanac : A Year-Round Activity Guide
127 pages. Glossary. Index. Unlimited black and white illustrations. Colour plates. "Meet all the tiny creatures who share your backyard, and let an experienced naturalist and noted natural history illustrator make the introductions for you. You'll learn how to hunt for insects in the air, on the ground, and underwater - along with tips on how to create your own collection. You'll also find out how they live, how they breed, and what they eat." Clean, and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. Very nice copy. Book
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Hearn, John
Collector's Items - A Guide to Antique Hunting Across Canada
136 pages including index and bibliography. Offers an introduction to some of the most appealing collector's items found in Canada: glassware, ceramics, metal goods, furniture, books, prints, maps, collectibles such as records and postcards, and much more. Contains 125 photographs and will appeal to all browsers and antique buffs who are looking for a general guide to Canadian antiques and collectibles. Attractive colour front cover. A very helpful reference. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Nice copy. Book
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Henderson, Lydia; Capes, Phil
A Naturalist Guide to the Comox Valley and Adjacent Areas Including Campbell River
68 pages. Undated. Circa 1970s? Black and white illustrations. Book
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Caplan, Paula J.
Lifting a Ton of Feathers : A Woman's Guide to Surviving in the Academic World
273 pages. "Should be required reading for every college president and department chair - and for all students and faculty, everywhere in the world." - Phyllis Chesler. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Very nice copy. Book
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Harrington, Paula
Looking Ahead - Guide Dogs for the Blind
76 pages. Index. Many photographs, some in colour. "The story of determined, strong-minded pioneers who wanted a West Coast school that would train newly blinded service-men who came home during and after World War II to achieve greater mobility and independence." - from dust jacket. Front endpaper removed. Several closed tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice copy overall. Book
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Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF)
Firearms and Explosives Tracing Guidebook - ATF P 7520.1 (9/03)
109 pages. "Tracing is the systematic tracking of firearms and explosives from manufacturer to purchaser (and/or possessor) for the purpose of aiding law enforcement officials in identifying suspects involved in criminal violations, establishing stolen status, and proving ownership... This publication is designed to assist law enforcement officials in preparing trace requests and determining whether or not firearms or explosives can be traced. Further, additional material relating to firearms and explosives identification is included as a reference guide." - from introduction. Contents include: Firearms tracing procedures; preparation of request forms; NLETS request; TELEX request; Fax machine; Reference directory of firearms; Firearms terminology; Explosives tracing procedures; Commercial explosives identification; Explosives manufacturers, Explosive products, and date shift codes; Explosives terminology; Military explosives identification; Pre/Post-blast detonation. Illustrated. Underlining to introduction else contents clean and unmarked. Average wear externally with sticker residue to upper corner of front cover. Binding sound. Good working copy. Book
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Reynolds, Carolyn
The Book of Lovers : An Astrological Guide to Personal Relationships
326 pages plus table of moon ingresses 1900-2000. "Find out exactly which kind of man or woman is the right one for you with this fun and practical astrological guide to romance, compatibility, sex appeal, even earning potential - all you need to know to discover the true nature of your mate!" - from dust jacket. Clean and bright with lightest wear. Prior owner details upon front free endpaper. Remainder dot to bottom edge of text. Book
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Knowles, Steve
Edmonton Oilers 1992-93 Official Guide
188 pages. Features player profiles for such notables as: Shayne Corson, Martin Gelinas, Craig MacTavish; Scott Mellanby, Bernie Nicholls, Bill Ranford, Luke Richardson, Craig Simpson, Esa Tikkanen plus many players from the farm system who went on to success in the NHL. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Book
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Jacob, Stanley; Appleton, Jeremy
MSM - The Definitive Guide
272 pages. A comprehensive review of the science and therapeutics of Methylsulfonylmethane. Prior owner's details upon title page. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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Lathrop, Tad; Pettigrew, Jim, Jr.
This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion
308 pages. Index. "Intended as a source of practical information for anyone currently involved in, or thinking about getting involved in, selling music to the listening public." - from page xi. Clean with light wear and minimal markings. Nice working copy. Book
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Logan, Carolyn J.
Winning the Land Use Game: A Guide for Developers and Citizen Protesters
199 pages. "Defuses the tension between developers and residents. Presents methods which may be used by other citizens, developers, and governments." - from introduction. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. Good working copy. Book
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Bejermi, John (editor)
Canadian Parliamentary Handbook/Ripertoire Parlementaire Canadien - 1991 Edition
544 pages. Bilingual English/French. Some markings. Light wear. Nice solid copy. Book
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Bergevin, Al
Tobacco Tins and Their Prices
232 pages. "More than 1,000 tins shown in black-and-white and four colour illustrations. Many rarities and several very valuable tins. This is *the* price guide tobacco tin collectors have been waiting for!" - from back cover. Categories include: cigar tins, pocket tins, lunchboxes, Roly Polys, Pails, Cigarette Tins and More. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Book
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Bond, Courtney C.J.
City on the Ottawa: A Detailed Guide to Ottawa, the Capital of Canada
147 pages. Index of streets and buildings. Numerous black and white illustrations. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Book
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Stein, Harold A.; Slatt, Bernard J.
Fitting Guide for Hard and Soft Contact Lenses - A Practical Approach
329 pages. Index. Includes 474 illustrations. "A practical, clinical guide for the fitting of hard and soft contact lenses." - from Foreward by G. Peter Halberg. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper else clean and unmarked. Light wear. Nice tight copy. Book
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Jackson, John N.; Addis, Fred A.
The Welland Canals - A Comprehensive Guide
140 pages. Bibliography. Dozens of black and white photographs and line drawings. Divided into the following four sections: Features and Characteristics of the Welland Canal; Places of Interesst Along the Canal; Ships and Trade on the Canal; Canal Data and Information. An informative and visually appealing work. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
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