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Looking for some DIY projects to work on at home? Here are three books that can get you started, as featured in Glenn Perrett's column on http://ow.ly/tgC050EC3lK: http://ow.ly/l1x650EC3lJ

Author, Photographer and Naturalist, Michael Runtz, has spent decades observing and photographing the wildlife of Algonquin Park which is a near-North paradise of 3,500 square miles of forests, lakes and rivers atop the rugged Canadian Shield. The updated book, "The Explorer's Guide to Algonquin Park, 4th Edition" is one part guidebook and one part celebration of one of Canada's most treasured Parks. Informative but also highly evocative, Michael's prose demonstrates a love o...f the natural world and a genuine desire to share it with others. In this updated version you will find access routes, hiking trails, points of historical interest, where to spot wildlife, Michael's award-winning photography and a new section on climate change. **** #algonquinpark #paddling #hiking #canoes #exploreontario #nature #greatoutdoors #wildlife #camping #getaways

If you spend time outdoors gardening, hiking and camping then you might want to join this virtual event to learn more about Ticks, bite prevention and tick-borne infections. The Perth & District Union Public Library will be hosting a virtual talk with Shelley Ball (PhD), author of the newly released Lyme Disease, Ticks and You: A Guide to Navigating Tick Bites, Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections. This virtual event will be held Thursday, May 6th at 7:00 pm on Zoo...m. You can register at this Eventbrite link to attend: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/author-talk-with-dr-shelley-bal Dr. Shelley Ball is a scientist, photographer, and the Founder and President of Biosphere Environmental Education, a social enterprise focused on connecting people with nature. She is also a long-term Lyme sufferer. Living in Westport, ON, Dr. Shelley Ball has firsthand knowledge of the rampant tick population in this area. Are you unable to attend this event? Rideau Lakes Public Library is also hosting an Author Talk with Dr. Ball on Wednesday, May 5th. Contact [email protected], or 613-803-7812, to register for their event. #Lymedisease #lymeawareness #ticks #outdoors

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Show some love to your local bookshop by visiting in store (in regions where stores are able to be open) or order online or by phone. It has been a challenging year for so many, and today is one way to show your support. Happy Reading Everyone.... #reading #books #shoplocal #indiebookday

February 7th is fast approaching. Which two teams will make it to Super Bowl Sunday? In the meantime, you can dive into the history of the 100 Greatest players of all times in "NFL Heroes" by George Johnson and Allan Maki.

Canada’s northern latitude with its low light pollution make it an ideal place for viewing aurora borealis. Here are some great places to view this magical phenomenon across the country: -Fort McMurray, Alberta -Melfort, Saskatchewan -Manitoulin Island, Ontario... -Nunavik, Quebec -Whitehorse, Yukon Territory -Yellowknife, Northwest Territories You can find out more about all of the natural wonders of Canada in Debbie Olsen's book, "150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada." Even if we can't travel now, we can plan for the future. Image taken from "150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada" by Debbie Olsen / Photo Credit: Linda Tholl #Canada #travel #AuroraBorealis #NatureHotSpots #outdoors #stargazing #nightsky

Concerned about your plastic footprint? Lisa Day interviews author Rachel Salt about her new book, "Your Plastic Footprint: The Facts About Plastic Pollution and What You Can Do to Reduce your Footprint" - - Learn more about our individual footprints and how to make meaningful changes. https://booktime584.wordpress.com//01/09/rachelsaltinterv/

Congratulations to historian and author, Dr. John Jennings, who is one of the 2019 Appointees to the Order of Ontario: "One of Canada's foremost historians of canoe history, Dr. John Jennings was a central figure in the creation and development of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough - now a nationally recognized Canadian institution, which educates Canadians about the contribution of the canoe - a national iconic symbol. Dr. Jennings book, "The Canoe: A Living Tradition..." is regarded as a seminal contribution to the field." - Ontario.ca Newsroom https://news.ontario.ca//the-2019-appointees-to-the-order- #Canoes #History #books #nonfiction #Canada

Nature is beautiful. Stephen Dalton's life as a nature photographer is elegantly conveyed in his book, "Capturing Motion." Every photograph featured is inspiring and also surprising once you learn what he was able to accomplish before digital cameras. Dalton's life obsession was capturing nature in motion and he has been credited as the first photographer to take pin-sharp photos of insects and birds in flight. Look through a few of his stunning photographs, shared in this po...st, to get a taste of what his book features. "Capturing Motion: My Life in High-Speed Nature Photography" by Stephen Dalton #naturephotographer #naturephotography #insects #birds #nonfiction #photography #coffeetablebooks

So happy to see "The Art & Science of Foodpairing" by Peter Coucquyt, Bernard Lahousse and Johan Langenbick in the The Wall Street Journal Gift Guide over the weekend - for some excellent gift ideas, check it out: http://ow.ly/b0JI50Cszb9 Foodpairing #Foodies #Cookbooks #giftguide #foodpairing #foodscience #food #cooking

"The most precious book of my childhood." --Sir David Attenborough Ernest Thompson Seton was born in England in 1860. He grew up in Toronto, Ontario and from an early age his overriding passion was observation of the natural world. He spent countless hours in the woods discovering plants and quietly observing creatures of all sizes and species. He kept meticulous notes and drawings, building "an accurate account of the creature's ways, habits, changing whims, and emotions." "...Wild Animals I Have Known" is a collection of short stories written by Seton about animals he encountered and includes Seton's most famous story, Lobo, The King of Currumpaw. Available now, you can find this Firefly Books elegant reproduction of the bestselling classic with faux leather exterior and embossing... a thoughtful gift for the classic lit enthusiast! #classicliterature #nature #stories #giftideas

Martha Gellhorn was a woman like no other. She was a passionate advocate for social justice and in her trailblazing journalism she felt the need to write about 'the people who were the sufferers of history.' She was tirelessly dedicated to her work as a reporter, covering just about every major historical event in her time. She was the only woman present on D-Day and it was moves like that which helped clear the path for female journalists to come. Author Janet Somerville has... been praised for her book, "Yours, for Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn's Letters of Love and War, 1930-1949," which is a curated collection of Gellhorn's letters enriched by Somerville's contextual narrative. The New York Review of Books writer Fin O'Toole explores Martha Gellhorn and Somerville's book in this excellent piece, calling the book "[an] enthralling collection." Read on here: https://www.nybooks.com//10/08/martha-gellhorn-moral-witn/

Artist George A. Walker is considered a master of woodcuts - - read about his newest book, "Leonard Cohen: A Woodcut Biography," in this piece written by Ian McGillis from the Montreal Gazette: https://montrealgazette.com//leonard-cohens-life-is-carved #leonardcohen #giftguide #Music #Poetry #artist #woodcuts #woodcarving #Canada

Lest we Forget. After Dunkirk, as the tattered remnants of Britain's best troops returned home without their heavy weapons, Canadian troops moved in to defend northwest Europe, sending in virtually all of its disposable weapon resources and 368,000 soldiers. The majority of these were to be part of the First Canadian Army, which would play a key role leading to the unconditional surrender by Nazi Germany on May 9, 1945. For anyone interested in learning more, "First Canadian Army: Victory in Europe 1944-45" by Simon Forty and Leo Marriott reveals a pictorial history of the decisive role played by Canada in the final year of World War II.

Dr. Odile Bagot, a Gynecologist in France with her own practice for the past 25 years, has been asked every question imaginable about the Vagina. Dr. Bagot penned this excellent book as a resource for anyone looking to know everything there is to know about the vagina. "Your Vagina: Everything You Need to Know!" by Odile Bagot is available now but in the meantime, listen to her answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about the vagina...

Sports writers Allan Maki and George Johnson talk about their book on CTV News Calgary: "NFL Heroes: The 100 Greatest Players of All Time" by Allan Maki and George Johnson - Available now. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/2-calgary-sports-writers-choose-... #Football #NFL #Athletes

Do you wish you could be better at drawing? There are simple ways to get you closer to your goal... including practicing everyday. "365 Days of Drawing" by Lise Herzog is a great place to get started.... This excellent book has a drawing prompt for every day of the year, progressively getting a little more complex as each day passes. Whether it be animals, people, plants, buildings, or vehicles, you'll find step-by-step pictures to help you draw your daily challenge. 2021 goals? #drawing #drawingoftheday #sketching #sketchingdaily #art #craft #Books