Greystone Valley

Greystone Valley
Author: Charlie Brooks
Publisher: Grey Gecko Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1938821386

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With one careless wish, Sarah finds herself in Greystone Valley, inhabited by wizards, dragons, and warriors that are nothing like she expects. How is she supposed to get home with the help of an illiterate wizard, mouse-sized dragon, and blood-shy warrior?

Mennonite Valley Girl

Mennonite Valley Girl
Author: Carla Funk
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1771645164

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“In luminous prose that effortlessly portrays the intimate and familiar pangs of growing up, Funk captivates from the get-go, and the ’80s nostalgia will hit the spot for those who came of age amid skyscraper bangs, acid-washed jeans, and the ubiquity of teen heartthrob Kirk Cameron. These small-town stories are big on charm.” —Publishers Weekly A funny and whip-smart memoir about a feisty young woman’s quest for independence in an isolated Mennonite community. Carla Funk is a teenager with her hands on the church piano keys and her feet edging ever closer to the flames. Coming of age in a remote and forested valley—a place rich in Mennonites, loggers, and dutiful wives who submit to their husbands—she knows her destiny is to marry, have babies, and join the church ladies’ sewing circle. But she feels an increasing urge to push the limits of her religion and the small town that cannot contain her desires for much longer. Teenage (Mennonite) angst at its finest: Carla questions the patriarchal norms of Mennonite society and yearns to break free. She’ll start by lighting her driveway on fire …. A family story: the perfect gift for mothers, daughters, sisters, and fathers and sons. Pitch-perfect 1980s nostalgia: remember Jordache jeans? For readers of Miriam Toews: heart wrenching and humorous descriptions of Mennonite life. At once a coming-of-age story, a contemplation on meaning, morality, and destiny, and a hilarious time capsule of 1980s adolescence, Mennonite Valley Girl offers the best kind of escapist reading for anyone who loves small towns, or who was lucky enough to grow up in one.

In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond

In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond
Author: John Zada
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1771645199

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This evocative work of nature writing traverses the world’s largest temperate rainforest to uncover the legend of the Sasquatch. Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest is home to trees as tall as skyscrapers and moss as thick as carpet. According to the people who live there, another giant may dwell in these woods. For centuries, locals have reported encounters with the Sasquatch—a species of hairy man-ape that could inhabit this pristine wilderness. Driven by his childhood obsession with the Sasquatch, yet trying to remain objective, journalist John Zada seeks out the people and stories surrounding this enigmatic creature. He speaks with local Indigenous peoples and a Sasquatch-studying scientist. He hikes with a former bear hunter. Soon, he finds himself on quest for something infinitely more complex, cutting across questions of human perception, scientific inquiry, Indigenous traditions, the environment, and the power of the human imagination to believe in—or to outright dismiss—one of nature’s last great mysteries.

109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland

109 Walks in British Columbia's Lower Mainland
Author: Mary Macaree
Publisher: Greystone Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1771000015

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From trails to spectacular waterfalls near Squamish and historic urban forests in South Surrey, coastal headlands in Howe Sound and ridgetop meadows in the Fraser Valley,109 Walks offers a route for everyone who likes to be outdoors. In this revised seventh edition are 109 of the region’s best walks of four hours or less to suit every taste, whether you’re a visitor to the city or life-long resident, occasional recreationalist or avid walker. The trails have been reorganized from north to south, west to east, and the book includes fourteen all-new walks along with another twelve that have been substantially modified or revived from previous volumes. Most of the classics remain and their trail directions and maps have been completely updated with GPS coordinates to make route-finding easier. Unchanged are the comprehensive indexes that help ensure a trail that’s right for the season, the time frame and the fitness level of the group; the photographs and notes about points of natural or historical interest plus estimated hiking times and distances; and the clearly written, carefully detailed route descriptions. Accurate, authoritative and highly affordable, 109 Walks is an indispensable guide for exploring British Columbia’s Lower Mainland in all seasons.

CONQUEST OF GREYSTONE VALLEY

CONQUEST OF GREYSTONE VALLEY
Author: Charlie Brooks
Publisher: Greystone Valley
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2016-10-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781945760167

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Sarah is a teenage wizard. When her best friend gets kidnapped by sword-wielding monsters, Sarah finds herself confronting a past she's been made to forget. She must journey to the magical world-between-worlds known as Greystone Valley, with many deadly dangers of its own. Will she be able to save her friend, or is she destined to be forgotten too

Destination Hikes

Destination Hikes
Author: Stephen Hui
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1771645318

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Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts. Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day. Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands in the west, and Manning Park and the Coquihalla in the east. Diverse destinations: including astonishing views, swimming holes, beautiful rivers and lakes, and even a 600-year-old tree. History and ecology: the author acknowledges the Indigenous territory each trail crosses, and points out nearby museums, wetlands, temples, and memorials. Giving back: A portion of the author’s royalties will go to the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to support trail building and maintenance. With each hike, bestselling author and seasoned BC hiker Stephen Hui shares everything you need to know to make your day a success. Bonus features include: A photograph of every hike Topographic maps Difficulty ratings At-a-glance summaries of special features Recommendations for kids and families, and shoulder season.

Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia

Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia
Author: Taryn Eyton
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1771646691

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A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.

In the Shadow of the Greystone Ranch

In the Shadow of the Greystone Ranch
Author: M. Susan Thuillard
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2009-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1467055344

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In the Shadow of the Greystone Ranch. Sara Peters wasnt satisfied with the rather mysterious death of her husband. Especially after his journal appeared in her mailbox. She set out on her own to prove a theory posed in the book, and now she too, was missing. Her son Jamie, slumped back into his chair, but his friend Alex became excited. Help from the outside, JP, he said. Now well get somewhere. They got my letters and are acting. I love it! He punched the air for emphasis. Yeah, mumbled Jamie. But, wheres Mom? None of this is any good if shes dead, too. He paused, his agony turning to anger. And wheres that stupid cowboy? The northwest is teeming with danger and excitement as the mountain valley and all its inhabitants come under the shadow of the Greystone Ranch. Youll be riveted to your seat as the story of love and murder unfolds in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. How can Sara and her son survive the sinister shadow that envelopes them all?

The Sacred Headwaters

The Sacred Headwaters
Author: Wade Davis
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1771640235

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In The Sacred Headwaters, a collection of photographs by Carr Clifton and members of the International League of Conservation Photographers - including Claudio Contreras, Paul Colangelo, and Wade Davis - portray the splendour of the region. These photographs are supplemented by images from other professionals who have worked here, including Sarah Leen of the National Geographic.

An Enchantment of Birds

An Enchantment of Birds
Author: Richard Cannings
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1926685083

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In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. He muses over the meadowlarks’ ability to hide their nests so completely that he has seen only two in a lifetime spent searching for them; the trumpeter swan, as picky as a two-year old, devouring potatoes and carrots but turning up its beak at Brussels sprouts; the northern gannet, with its snowy plumage, black wingtips, and startling blue eyes; the little saw-whet owl, which dabbles in bigamy and even trigamy; and more than two dozen other birds. Covering the entire continent, from the cacophony of a seabird colony on the shores of the Atlantic to a symphony of snow geese on the autumn plains to songbird courtship in the alpine tundra of the Rockies, An Enchantment of Birds informs and entertains, in one fell swoop.