Alls fair in love and sports when nations---and hearts---come together in friendly competition! On the slopes and in the arena, couples go from athletic attraction to romance gold at the 1896, 1932, 1960, and 1988 Olympiads. From Athens to Lake Placid, Rome to Calgary, discover whos \carrying a torch\ for whom!
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In this visually stunning, richly informative portrait of British Columbia, renowned photographer Al Harvey takes readers beyond the iconic landmarks of Canada's westernmost province to its equally majestic, yet rarely seen corners. With his discerning eye, adventurer's spirit and conservationist's respect for the natural world, Harvey captures British Columbia's unique, wild beauty. From the misty peaks of Haida Gwaii's Queen Charlotte Mountains to the remote alpine tundra of the northern Rockies, from the source of the mighty Fraser River to its final Pacific destination, "Wild Beauty" beautifully expresses the geographic diversity of this land.
Vancouver is constantly developing as a vibrant city, showcasing the progressive edge of its industry and people. At the same time, it maintains its pristine coasts and stunning scenery.
The updated edition of Vancouver reflects the evolution of this unique metropolis through 70 full-color photographs that capture the city's modern sophistication and natural blessings. Canada's top photographers reveal stunning architecture, dynamic cultural events and magnificent scenery, providing a revealing glimpse into one of North America's most fascinating cities.
Lace up your hiking boots and trek the 72-kilometre West Coast Trail. Or hop on a helicopter and soar over the spectacular slopes of Garibaldi Provincial Park. British Columbia highlights some of the province's most isolated and exciting locations. Photographers have captured the thrill of whitewater rafting down the Thompson River and the serenity of kayaking through the Queen Charlotte Islands. From scenic Victoria to the barren expanse of Chilcotin cattle ranches, this is a stunning look at the province's diverse landscapes.
Perched on the Pacific Rim and set within dramatic mountain ranges, Vancouver is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty. Here, Graham Osborne's stunning images capture the region in all its glory: the Fraser Valley at sunrise, the snow-covered peaks of the Coast Range, waterfalls and rain forests, meadows awash in wildflowers, sockeye salmon and shimmering tide pools, the city by moonlight. Richard Canning's informative text puts the images in context. This edition of "Vancouver Wild" is revised and updated with eight new photographs.
We live in interesting times. We at Black Bond thank you for your patronage over the holiday season. We continue to shop North America for the finest in overstocks and closeouts. Wonderful books at fabulous prices.
We are stocked with great books for the little ones on your list for Valentines Day. Little ones love books and we have the stock to stretch your budget. From board books to puffy baby books, give us a look.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
A Saskatoon woman is involved in a car accident. In the other vehicle is a family in distress – broke, unhappy, and living out of their old car. At the hospital, they find that the bruises on the mother aren't from the car crash, but from advanced cancer. Clara Purdy tries to do the right thing, and so takes the family (including two children, a baby, the troublesome father and a nasty grandmother) into her own home. Clara struggles under the new burden, but she's not the only one having difficulty. The children feel their loyalties divided, and Lorraine is coping with life and death. Good to a Fault asks: h ow responsible are we for other people? What can we truly do for others? What do we do when we know our motives include self-interest?
Good to a Fault
Marianna Endicott
Good to a Fault was a finalist for the Giller prize this year, won the Commonwealth Writer's Prize Best Book Award, and is one of the five upcoming CBC Canada Reads books
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Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance. In SPARK, John J. Ratey, MD, embarks upon a fascinating journey through the mind-body connection, illustrating that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADHD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's.
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Aura-reading consultant Grace Renquist joins ex-cop Luther Malone, lifelong member of the secretive paranormal organization known as the Arcane Society, as he deals with rogue sensitives who have enhanced their talents with a potent--and unpredictable--drug.
A breathtaking discovery at the top of the world.
A terrifying collision of modern science and Native American legend.
The electrifying new thriller from bestselling author Lincoln Child.
Alaska's Federal Wildlife Zone is one of the most dangerous and inhospitable places on Earth. For paleoecologist Evan Marshall, an expedition to the Zone offers an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the mounting effects of climate change. But once there Marshall and his intrepid team make an astonishing discovery: an enormous prehistoric animal encased in solid ice. Despite repeated warnings from the local village, and the Marshall's own mounting concern, the expedition sponsors want the creature cut from the ice, thawed, and revealed on a live television spectacular.But then the creature disappears and an ancient horror is unleashed.
PLAN YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
Bed in A Tree and Other Amazing Hotels from
Around the World
Bettina Kowaleski
This updated edition offers a new color section entitled Great Aussie Trips to help travelers plan their road trips or vacation. Color photos; 193 maps.
From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, readers can trace Italian culture from Rome's Colosseum to Michelangelo's David to the bustling elegance of Milan, and more.
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Hawaii features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands.
The newest getaways in the best-selling series.
"Awe-inspiring... beautifully written and photographed."
-Library Journal (about Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die)
To help readers find their personal paradise, the book offers destinations ranging from Hong Kong with its hustle and bustle, to the starkly beautiful Wrangell Island on Alaska's Inside Passage, to the tropical heaven of the Philippines' Taal Caldera. Madagascar, Vanuatu, Socrota and Easter Island are among the other treasures featured.
Our price 12.99 reg.29.95
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