books: Greystone Books Reviews
 In Pursuit of Garlic"Of all the authors of articles and books written over the years about garlic, Liz Primeau's In Pursuit of Garlic is supreme." Chester Aaron, author of The Great Garlic Book, Jan 17, 2012 Read more about In Pursuit of Garlic >> |
In Pursuit of Garlic"Finally we get another fine piece of written work from Liz Primeau! The power of garlic takes on new meaning with this book. You will not look at a clove of garlic the same ever again." Mark Cullen, gardening expert, Jan 17, 2012 Read more about In Pursuit of Garlic >> |
In Pursuit of Garlic"Incredibly well researched with a wealth of information on this magical plant and great recipes too, this book will certainly find a valued place in my culinary library." John Bishop, chef-restauranteur and author of Simply Bishop's, Jan 17, 2012 Read more about In Pursuit of Garlic >> |
 The Atlantic Coast“Mixing observations, in-depth research, and vivid prose, Thurston explores the region’s geologic, ecologic, and cultural history, from the plate tectonics that created the landscape millions of years ago to the recent legislation protecting the degraded waterways of the east coast. Barrett’s gorgeous ... Publishers Weekly, Jan 9, 2012 Read more about The Atlantic Coast >> |
 Most of Me"As [Levy] says, if she doesn’t joke about it, she'll cry. You'll probably do a bit of both if you pick up a copy of Levy’s book." Homemakers.com, Jan 5, 2012 Read more about Most of Me >> |
The Atlantic Coast"Sometimes the natural wonders of the world are right in your own backyard. And now, one of the region's best-known nature writers is putting the Atlantic Coast of North America on the map as one of the richest and most diverse coastal regions in the world with a new book, The Atlantic Coast: A Natural ... The Guardian Newspaper (PEI), Dec 17, 2011 Read more about The Atlantic Coast >> |
 Hockey's Original 6"A worthy opponent to the Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures for most beautiful volume of the season, it features the timeless work of hockey action photo pioneer Harold Barkley, with text by Mike Leonetti. Barkley introduced flash photography to hockey in the 1950s and forever changed the way the game was ... Vancouver Sun, Dec 10, 2011 Read more about Hockey's Original 6 >> |
 Beneath Cold Seas"Beneath Cold Seas: The Underwater Wilderness of the Pacific Northwest is a coffee-table book of spectacular underwater photography by David Hall, a writer and photographer who is also an accomplished diver. The jellyfish, tubeworms, nudibranch and anemones are otherworldly in their beauty and a reminder ... Oregon Live, Dec 10, 2011 Read more about Beneath Cold Seas >> |
Beneath Cold Seas"Photographer David Hall...found stunning images to record when he went diving off North America's West Coast. His amazing pictures show everything from candy-striped shrimp and wolf-eels to white-sided dolphins and the giant Pacific octopus." Waterloo Region Record, Dec 10, 2011 Read more about Beneath Cold Seas >> |
 The Sacred Headwaters"This visual feast and compelling text describes the Sacred Headwaters -- where the Stikine, Skeena and Nass meet -- which is under threat from industrial development and gas extraction. Stunning photographs from the International League of Conservation Photographers and National Geographic contributors ... Vancouver Sun, Dec 10, 2011 Read more about The Sacred Headwaters >> |