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If you want to read a book to give you just the right amount of Celine detail, you should read this book. Fans probably know most of the info in this book, but you can always know more. The pics are obviously beautiful and the author has a good point in writing...

I loved this book! It was amazing how Celine went from being part of a poor family in Quebec to being where she is today. It was a great story to read and seemed really well-researched. I'd recommend that any Celine fan buy this book!

Precised.Vivid pictures of Celine's best moments as an amazing artist.One of the best compilation,light and sleek.I highly recommend especialy for Celine fans.

I think that this book did an amazing job portraying the life of Celine Dion. The journey that you travel is full of detail, and any celine fan would enjoy this connection to Celine's past!

Collaboratively compiled, organized and edited by academicians Lorry Felske (Department of Canadian Studies, Faculty of Communication and Culture, University of Calgary) and Beverly Rasporich, (Faculty of Communication and Culture, University of Calgary), Challenging Frontiers: The Canadian West is a compilation of essays by knowledgeable multidisciplinary contributors on identifying and critiquing the impact of the frontier on Canadian culture and society. These erudite essays are as informed and informative as they are thoughtful and thought- provoking. Offering an impressive and diverse body of seminal scholarship, Challenging Frontiers is highly commended reading for anyone with an interest in the development of the Canadian western frontier.

Collaboratively compiled, organized and edited by academicians Lorry Felske (Department of Canadian Studies, Faculty of Communication and Culture, University of Calgary) and Beverly Rasporich, (Faculty of Communication and Culture, University of Calgary), Challenging Frontiers: The Canadian West is a compilation of essays by knowledgeable multidisciplinary contributors on identifying and critiquing the impact of the frontier on Canadian culture and society. These erudite essays are as informed and informative as they are thoughtful and thought- provoking. Offering an impressive and diverse body of seminal scholarship, Challenging Frontiers is highly commended reading for anyone with an interest in the development of the Canadian western frontier.

Creep's time travelling adventures may be too harrowing for younger readers; in the past he is subjected to apalling child labor (slavery) and physical abuse. However, this is an important subject for older kids. The book is intriguing and suspenseful, and will keep you reading so you will learn some general history in a uniquely concrete, real way. I couldn't put the book down; but I felt the end did not explain everything to my satisfaction, the novel's only drawback.

This book is what led me to become interested in the Victorian period. You can't put it down. Younger children will be put off by the unfamiliar English, but older children who have a little more historical background and patience with language will like it. I think this is a brilliant depiction of the horrors of the Industrial Revolution, where child labour was so brutal and so prevalent. Stylistically, it's lyrical and has what we don't often see: the "kind of" happy ending. It really makes you think about our own society and where we have come from. Books like these are important because children can feel a link to kids in the past, and therefore come to a better understanding of the past. Yes, it's gruesome (children get beaten and disfigured), but that's historical truth for you. This is the perfect antidote for the books (and teachers) that insist on never rocking the boat. A thoughtful child of about 11-14 will enjoy this book.

A touching story about a little girl who loves her old country, yet has new hopes and dreams for her new country. Must have for Asian-Americans and anyone who knows the pain of leaving their own country for another.

Joe Chang wonderfully illustrates Madeleine Thien's The Chinese Violin, a gentle ethnic story of Lin Lin and her father, who immigrate to canada from China with a treasured traditional Chinese violin in hand. The violin brings good luck, until one day it's broken. Can they still adjust to life in their new country without it?

I found the book to be very informative. No matter which area of the United States you'll be travelling in, there are suggestions for fun things for the whole family to enjoy. It's really packed with information. I'm taking it along with me on my drive to Florida.

This book is exactly what it says it is: a great companion guide for Christian/family travel. It is intended to be used alongside a traditional guide, like Frommer's, etc. It is very fast and easy to use, with information arranged by region, state, and then city. Well worth the small investment if you're concerned about keeping your vacation spots fun for the whole family.

i believe i first read this series is grade eight for a book report... and boy has it stuck with me since then. this ranges as one of the first 'adult' fairy books i've read and inspired me to further my fairy obsession. and when i say adult i don't mean 'adult', i refer to the fact that this story isn't about the fairies we use to entertain children. stories like this one draw their content from the fairies of mythology, from irish/ british myth and legends.

in this book there are three stories, there is a fourth and concluding story The Book of Dreams (Chronicles of Faerie), but that's not in this edition. basically, the series focuses on different girls and their interactions with the fairy world. in the first two, the hunter's moon and the summer king, there are two girls and one get taken away by the fairies because she has caught the eye of a fairy king and we the readers are left with the girl left behind, who goes in search of the missing girl. the girl the reader is with eventually comes into contact with the fairies (which takes a lot of work as we might imagine) and she discovers that there is a problem. in the first it was the hunter's moon, a monster that demanded sacrifice (which they fought) and in the second the problem's focus is on (you guessed it) the summer king. i won't go into a lot of detail because it's been a while since i've read them and i don't want to spoil anything. the third story is a bit different than the first two it's called the light- bearer's daughter and there's only one girl in the story... the light bearer's daughter (the title's are really helpful). the girl in this story is half fairy (that would be the light- bearer side) and she goes in search of her fairy mother. this story is continued in the final installation, or i should say expanded upon because there is something of an appropriate ending in this book.

all of the stories have strong, proactive heroines and are rich with fairy lore, making the possibility of fairies come alive for a new, younger generation. a good thing about the series is that the characters from the previous books will make an appearance later on in the series as a minor character, kind threading it all together.

i strongly recommend this series. i have very fond memories of it and have actually purchased it not that long ago. it's a great intro to faeries for those who are unaware, and for those who are, well its a fun ride. it's aimed towards a late elementary school, early teen audience, but can be enjoyed by anyone with a like interest. it's pretty well written and doesn't take much time to get through. i recommend.

What a way to escape reality and enter into the world of fantasy.
O.R. Melling captures the beauty and innocence of the world of faerie. This book makes you laugh and makes you cry.
I recommend this book to anyone you likes to escape reality for awhile when it becomes too much to bare.

There are more and more things of amazement that are being created that simply can't be comprehended by most, yet paramount to the human condition is that the unknown must be reconciled! So, if you have some time, are looking for a challenge, and want a comprehensive and convincing crash course on the state of everything, read this book.

I have read most of the classics, and most of the great philosophers. Her views are uncompromising. Her stories are brilliant. And above all she is a compassionate person, by a much truer form of the definition. I fear, though, it is much too late. Her philosophy's only problem, which was not brought up in this book and therefore doesn't affect the rating, is the part about the mushrooms in that temple as part of the initiation process and the accompanying Shiva Vedic chants.

This book is marvelous. It completely changed the way I look at literature and life in general. Her narrative is a delicate, touching essay with enough detail to outweigh your habit of waxing ethereal and finding meaning in the meaningless. You will one day become a meaningful, spiritual writer. I am sure that although you are part of the first generation raised without religion, you will find one. At the risk of dubbing this book "Chicken Soup for the Slacker," I am certain, or at least optimistic, that I received a very good sense of the dark, brooding, medieval atmosphere surronding the epic; a sense that this story was told around the fires in dark huts in the cold north. Bravo Frances!

This is a must read for any visitor or tourist going through Calgary. It is an invaluable asset if you are visiting for the Calgary Stampede, relatives, or are there on business. It is a great reference and it is obvious that a lot of research and work has been put into writing it.

"THE CONVENT SERIES" is a collection of 90 beautiful photographs taken by the famed photographer, Clara Gutsche. The photos in this oversized 85-page soft covered book offer an unprecedented study of the "intimate spaces" and the monastic life of cloistered nuns in Quebec. Working inside convents throughout the province of Quebec, Gutsche allows viewers a rare and sensitive glimpse into these guarded religious communities. Approximately twenty-five convents, most of them cloistered, opened their doors to the photographer and her camera. Gutsche depicts a structured, female world devoted to prayer and contemplation. The artist's examination of her subject is distant and yet, at the same time, highly emphatic. The overall effect of her project is remarkable in its rich combination of detail, intensity, subtle humor and intimacy. From the Foreword: "Rarely have we seen a camera approach a world so silent, and render images so evocative and full of meaning.The instrument that crosses the threshold of these convents is just a camera. The vision behind it, however, is that of an artist motivated by a keen sense of history and the social relationships that fuel it." The privacy, control, and isolation found in one's home are many timesa99 magnified in the context of cloistered nuns, whose vows have led to a secluded life of simple domesticity and intense spirituality. "THE CONVENT SERIES" is a landmark record of convent life and provides insight into a changing and disappearing world. These photographs of nuns' private spaces include parlors, offices, crypts, and their reading, laundry and prayer rooms. Other images show the women in their daily and ritualized life ~~ playing badminton in the garden, singing in the choir, cross-country skiing, painting, in meditation, and posing for Gutsche. This book contains over 25 black and white and over 20 color photographs. Some of the religious congregations included are: Cistercians, Daughters of Jesus, Servants of Jesus and Mary, Grey Nuns, Visitandines, Carmelites, Adorers of the Precious Blood, This project is remarkable in its rich combination of detail, intensity, subtle humor and intimacy. From the Foreword: "Rarely have we seen a camera approach a world so silent, and render images so evocative and full of meaning.The instrument that crosses the threshold of these convents is just a camera. The vision behind it, however, is that of an artist motivated by a keen sense of history and the social relationships that fuel it." The privacy, control, and isolation found in one's home are many times magnified in the context of cloistered nuns, whose vows have led to a secluded life of simple domesticity and intense spirituality. "THE CONVENT SERIES" is a landmark record of convent life and provides insight into a changing and disappearing world. These photographs of nuns' private spaces include parlors, offices, crypts, and their reading, laundry and prayer rooms. Other images show the women in their daily and ritualized life ~~ playing badminton in the garden, singing in the choir, cross-country skiing, painting, in meditation, and posing for Gutsche. This book contains over 25 black and white and over 20 color photographs. Some of the religious congregations included are: Cistercians, Daughters of Jesus, Servants of Jesus and Mary, Grey Nuns, Visitandines, Carmelites, Adorers of the Precious Blood, Augustinians, Daughters of Wisdom, Ursulines, Poor Clares, and more.

Clara Gutsch spent years photographing the convents in Quebec,
and the life in these convents shines through each and every
photograph that was presented for view at the exhibits held in
Canada. The starkness of black and white photos. The colors
that stand out in the color photos. Beautiful! I only wish that
I could have seen the actual exhibits.

'Classic Hikes' is one of only a few highly detailed and informative books on the subject of hiking the West Coast of Canada.

It is surprisingly detailed in the amount and variety of information it presents to hikers\ of of all abilities, from extremely precise hiking maps extending to information about area climate, blister first aid, hiking boots, keeping clean and basic hiking survival.

The photographs were taken by the writer and give a realistic and colorful view of the area being hiked. The sidebars are one of the highlights of the book, giving some valuable and fascinating information on things that you may see and do along your hike not normally mentionedd in a book on hiking. The topics may vary from Ice Worms to rock climbing to surfing and cycling.

The crowning highlight of the book is its feature on rarely known information concerning the world famous West Coast Trail hike, such as mandatory registration and limited allowable group size. The variety and scope of the hike is fully explored from the mafnificant coastline to the caves, lush rainforests, waterfalls and rich wildlife.

The information presented in the book is sensible, humurous and easily understood by the beginng hiker while not boring the more advanced hiker interested in specific information such as hike ratings and emergency shelter huts.

It is rare to see a hiking book that combines all of the above mentioned information written in a unique and humuorous style for the hiker interested in hiking the West Coast of Canada.

This is a comprehensive guidebook featuring all you need to know about hiking and camping in Canada's spectacular West Coast province. It covers the best trails on Vancouver Island, the North Shore, in the Squamish/Whistler area, in Pemberton and the Fraser Valley, and in Golden Ears and Manning provincial parks.
The author, Anita Cancian is an experienced outdoorswoman whose intimate knowledge of the area has lead her to share the secrets of how to access this magnificent part of Canada with other hiking enthusiasts. This book is an invaluable reference in any hiker's library, and a wonderful gift for anyone who shares a love for the great outdoors.
It also includes West Coast Trail, Mountain Biking, Camping, and hiking with your dog.
What a great book!!!!!!