Magnificently Unrepentant

Author : Goody Niosi
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 1926936736
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Magnificently Unrepentant written by Goody Niosi and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Merve Wilkinson and Wildwood, his small patch of forest, provide powerful evidence that a forest can be logged while its integrity is maintained in perpetuity. In speaking out against current industrial clear-cut logging practices, Merve has become a genuine Canadian hero. Uncompromising, tough, fearless and with a wonderful sense of humour, he is now an elder who inspires young people, who refer to his home as "Mervana." This is a story that should be read by all who care about the future and seek alternatives to our destructive ways." —David Suzuki Over the past decade, thousands of visitors to Wildwood have been profoundly encouraged by what they've witnessed. This has led to a considerable level of national and international acclaim for Merve Wilkinson's silvicultural philosophy and practices. Now the personal story behind these achievements has been told. This excellent book by Goody Niosi provides a compelling portrait of a truly remarkable man." —Duncan M. Taylor

Author : Goody Niosi
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 9781894384520
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives written by Goody Niosi and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.

Author : Kate Hext
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 142142942X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Decadence in the Age of Modernism written by Kate Hext and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributors: Howard J. Booth, Joseph Bristow, Ellen Crowell, Nick Freeman, Ellis Hanson, Kate Hext, Kirsten MacLeod, Kristin Mahoney, Douglas Mao, Michèle Mendelssohn, Alex Murray, Sarah Parker, Vincent Sherry

Author : Briony Penn
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
ISBN 13 : 1771512687
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Year on the Wild Side written by Briony Penn and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for a 2020 BC Yukon Book Prize A freshly designed, new edition of a funny weekly chronicle that offers a year-long, intimate view of the flora and fauna populating the West Coast. A Year on the Wild Side is a witty commentary on the social and natural history of Vancouver Island. Composed of short, readable essays arranged into 12 monthly chapters, this engaging book reveals the magic and humour of the natural world and reminds us of our place within it. As the weeks and seasons unfold with the turning of the pages, you’ll be in sync with the living world that surrounds you. Discover what berries are ripe and the best time to pick them. Learn why the termites swarm, where the herring spawn, and when the maple leaves fall. Get up close and personal with fascinating creatures like the snowy owl, the giant Pacific octopus, the river otter, and more. The West Coast is abundantly alive, and A Year on the Wild Side invites you to indulge in unforgettable experiences, week by week, all year long.

Author : Alan Drengson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781550924251
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Wild Foresting written by Alan Drengson and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth anthology dedicated to reconciliation in human-wild forest relationships.

Author : Goody Niosi
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781894898294
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Romance Continues written by Goody Niosi and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with lush reproductions of Grant and Nixie's art and photographs of their amazing garden, The Romance Continues is a love story, an art-appreciation adventure and a garden tour, all wrapped up in one gorgeous volume. Nationally known artists Grant Leier and Nixie Barton are also husband and wife, parents and the creators of an astonishing and whimsical garden on Vancouver Island. Their paintings differ greatly, though both artists make extensive use of rich, luminous and vibrant colours, and both are widely admired and collected. Over their long careers, Grant and Nixie have experimented with subjects and styles, and observing the growth and change in their work is fascinating. When they moved to a rural, seven-acre property, they turned their love of colour and sense of fun onto the land, and the rambling, witty garden they created is a visual spectacle that draws thousands of delighted visitors every year.

Author : Ann Linnea
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616080078
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Keepers of the Trees written by Ann Linnea and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents fourteen narratives of people whose lives and vocations have been inspired by forests and trees, illuminating the beauty and value of this important resource and offering suggestions for getting involved in conservation.

Author : Harley Rustad
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 1487003129
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Big Lonely Doug written by Harley Rustad and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing Finalist, Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist, BC Book Prize Globe and Mail best books of 2018 CBC best Canadian non-fiction of 2018 In the tradition of John Vaillant’s modern classic The Golden Spruce comes a story of the unlikely survival of one of the largest and oldest trees in Canada. On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. He came across a massive Douglas fir the height of a twenty-storey building. Instead of allowing the tree to be felled, he tied a ribbon around the trunk, bearing the words “Leave Tree.” The forest was cut but the tree was saved. The solitary Douglas fir, soon known as Big Lonely Doug, controversially became the symbol of environmental activists and their fight to protect the region’s dwindling old-growth forests. Originally featured as a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award (Silver), Big Lonely Doug weaves the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of the West Coast’s big trees, the turbulence of the logging industry, the fight for preservation, the contention surrounding ecotourism, First Nations land and resource rights, and the fraught future of these ancient forests around the story of a logger who saved one of Canada's last great trees.

Author : Barbara Ann Lambert
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1553698533
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Rusty Nails & Ration Books written by Barbara Ann Lambert and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seniors of the pulp and paper town of Powell River, BC remember two major events in their lives, the Great Depression and WWII. Some have lived 80 + years in the community, others recall events from other Canadian provinces. The were children during the Great Depression and young adults during WWII. A collection of 70 stories.

Author : Goody Niosi
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 9781894384568
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Nanaimo written by Goody Niosi and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2004 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanaimo is one of Canada's fastest-growing communities. Positioned beside a stunning and vibrant harbour, where the sight of seaplanes, fishboats, ferries, kayaks and sailboats paints an ever-changing seascape, Nanaimo is a city blessed with spectacular natural beauty, a vivid commercial history, cultural diversity and a vibrant attitude towards the future. Through Goody Niosi's broad knowledge of Nanaimo and its surroundings and through the discerning vision of local photographer Terry Patterson, Nanaimo: The Harbour City captures the human spirit and broad landscape that have clearly marked this place as being special. Designed to be a treasured keepsake for locals and visitors alike, this elegant, colourful visitor guide showcases the cultural fabric, arts community, recreational activities, tourism amenities, transportation links and shopping options that have made Nanaimo the premier trading centre of Vancouver Island's inland coast. Nanaimo also describes walking tours in and around the city's historic centre and in neighbourhoods that shed light on Nanaimo's fascinating past and its growth from small Aboriginal settlement to thriving city and modern-day playground.