An excellent, broadranging book that includes anything and everything about the Canadian Rockies. One suggestion, however, buy the book in Canada. It's available in any regular bookstore up there for $35 Can, which is about $24 US.

Gadd's book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants more knowledge and information on the splendor of the Candaian Rockies. Detailed, yet easy reading information is presented on flora, fauna, geology, climate, and hiking.

In our recent trip to the Canadian Rockies my wife and I referred to it often whether in the car or on a Mt. trail. Whatever bird, flower, or geological formation you wanted to know about, Gadd's book provided all the information.

A very comprehensive and detailed guide to many of the lesser known trails (as well as the more known ones). Many of the maps are good, some are clearly lacking detail; however, it allows the natural sense of adventure to flourish in the beautiful environs. The book provides a wonderful overview of the area when the chapters are put together. Mike's directional ordering made it very easy to connect one trail with another for a day of small hikes or a day of longer hikes. I traveled too late to stay at any of the backcountry campsites covered; however, we did follow some of the hikes to/from, and they were incredible. I highly recommend travelling to this area immediately after Labor Day as there are fewer crowds.

I found this to be an extremely informative guidebook for someone who is entertaining the possibility of moving to Calgary. It detailed the four regions of Calgary, providing good information on the culture, atmosphere & offerings within each area. I would not use this as a travel guide to determine where to eat, shop, entertain, etc., as it is designed more as a guide to understanding the overall city, history and culture rather than as a vacation planner. This is the best book that I have read on the city of Calgary.

The book suffers from being far too personal, and lacks detail. Anecdotes abound, but they are, in toto, not particularly interesting or helpful ones, mostly along the lines of childhood vacations to the beach and the like. After the first 25 pages I became frustrated with the fact that his story and ideas had progressed no further. Clearly a novelist of great potentials, he is nevertheless mistaken if he believes that an unconnected narrative (with whole chapters almost reading like store catalogues) is the defining characteristic of the time. But, once you get at least 50 pages into the book you will not stop reading it. The author sustains the plot while challenging us to consider reality and progress.

Murders, suicide and incest give a gothic aura to the tale, but then no one should underestimate the horrors of that handful of half-cocked insights - the type that flit through your head while brushing your teeth in the morning - that actually develop into a collection of oddly believable urban myths. You'll be surprised how many of them you've heard and believed to be true! Don't miss the chapter that compares "The Wizard of Oz" with anarcho-capitalism. A good critique of government education is also offered as well as a two part section on monopolies. But, the author should read Hayek and then rewrite this book. For sure it would be better then and certainly more accurate, as one must know the meaning of the term before pronunciation becomes an issue.

The language was excessively complex, but anyone interested in rationality and departures from rationality, anyone who is fantastic at bringing sexual tension and the macabre to the surface of fairy tales and folklore, anyone who can enjoy an 11-minute vacation and come back with something to think about, anyone seriously interested in politics and theology, anyone that wishes to understand how the author thought about these problems should read this book.

I enjoyed the Canadian setting for this story. Miranda Tyler is dumped be her fiancee while on holiday in Jasper National Park. Turner leaves Miranda on the top of the mountain, and she tries to convince herself he has just stepped to the washroom. He does not come back, which leads Miranda on a journey to find herself.

Miranda meets Indrin, a kind young man who decides to join Miranda on her camping trip heading to Vancouver. They meet some interesting folks along the way, thanks to Indrin's future plan to become a priest. The couple stop at a Catholic church and meet Father Lowry, where Miranda's agnostic opinons collide with the Catholic teachings.

Miranda is quite affected by the outlook of her young companion, and Indrin enjoys studying Miranda's sarcasm and quick wit. Miranda uses these skills to protect herself from grief and sadness.

The author's writing style was effective, and I really enjoyed the Canadian references and setting. The ending was appropriate, and I feel Miranda found what she was looking for on her quest. A wonderful story, worthy of 5 stars. I look forward to future writings by Webber.

My Father dedicated years of research and interviews in order to complete this work. In fact, even though we lived in Fort Chipeywan the old-timers who were children settlers would not grant my Father an interview.... Not until he himself canoed to Fort Chipyewan from Fort MacMurray (two week trip) was he accepted into the community and their hearts.

Dad went on to start, build and develop the University of Alberta Archives where he was director until 1990. His purpose was to help those who share in his love of history as they themselves secured positions to better protect and document our beautiful Canadian history.

The Parkers

Finger weaving (also called Indian braiding) dates back centuries. All that is needed to weave these intricate, beautiful designs is a short dowel, some vividly colored yearn, and your fingers. Alta Turner draws upon her years of experience as a teacher of finger weaving to introduce the reader to the basic techniques and patterns of the North American Plains and Woodlands Indians, including the diagonal, chevron, double chevron, diamond, double diamond, lightning, double lightning and arrow-head designs. Following these, she demonstrates several striking Peruvian designs (including the Peruvian rep braids and Peruvian cross rep braids). The informative text is enhanced with diagrams and illustrated directions enabling the reader to create woven sashes, belts, collars, neck-ties, headbands, and bands for trimming or lengthening clothes. Finger Weaving: Indian Braiding is an inexpensive but invaluable 48 page booklet that will prove of high interest to students of Native American culture, costumers, and needlecrafters.

I think the Brad and Alta Smith did a wonderful job researching and "discovering" these wineries, most of which are extremely under-publicized. This book is a handy guide which gets you to every winery and tells you all you need to know about each one before you arrive! A MUST BUY!

Author is real Finnish Criminal police sergant from Helsinki Finland.
He told real police stories about Finnish criminals and crimes. His stories main person is police officer Harjunpää. Actually Harjunpää is same person as author.
This book is excellent to person, who loves real police- and criminal stories from Finland years 1970 - 1995.

Este libro es una maravilla, por sus fotos, sus textos y la calidad de edición. Lo recomiendo ampliamente a todos aquellos amantes de la zona de oaxaca