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Author : Jennifer Kramer
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0774841303
Switchbacks explores how the Nuxalk of Bella Coola, British Columbia, negotiate such complex questions as: Who owns culture? How should culture be transmitted to future generations? Where does selling and buying Nuxalk art fit into attempts to regain control of heritage?
Author : Sid Marty
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,36 MB
Release : 2001-02-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0771056702
In Switchbacks, Sid Marty draws on his own memories and those of friends and former colleagues in relating a series of true mountain tales. Among his subjects are: the old guide who built a staircase up a cliff; the stranded snowshoer who was rescued between rounds of beer in a Banff tavern; the man who catered to hungry grizzlies; an opinionated packrat with a gift for larceny; and a horse named Candy whose heart was as big as a stove. Along the way, Marty tries to answer the kind of questions that all of us must face some day. Do we really have to “grow up” and abandon adventure as well as youthful ideals? Can the mountains draw old friends back together, when politics and life styles have set them apart? Sid Marty writes gracefully of the land he loves and lampoons a few bureaucrats whose policies sometimes threaten its integrity. His portraits of the people – and creatures – that make their lives in the mountains are affectionate and respectful. But, above all, this is a collection of engaging, surprising, funny, and superbly told true stories by a gifted writer.
Author : Sid Marty
Publisher : M&S
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
In "Switchbacks, Sid Marty draws on his own memories and those of friends and former colleagues in relating a series of true mountain tales. Among his subjects are: the old guide who built a staircase up a cliff; the stranded snowshoer who was rescued between rounds of beer in a Banff tavern; the man who catered to hungry grizzlies; an opinionated packrat with a gift for larceny; and a horse named Candy whose heart was as big as a stove. Along the way, Marty tries to answer the kind of questions that all of us must face some day. Do we really have to "grow up" and abandon adventure as well as youthful ideals? Can the mountains draw old friends back together, when politics and life styles have set them apart? Sid Marty writes gracefully of the land he loves and lampoons a few bureaucrats whose policies sometimes threaten its integrity. His portraits of the people - and creatures - that make their lives in the mountains are affectionate and respectful. But, above all, this is a collection of engaging, surprising, funny, and superbly told true stories by a gifted writer.
Author : Danika Stone
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250221668
An epic YA adventure story about two friends lost in the Canadian wilderness from Danika Stone, the author of All the Feels. Vale loves to hike, but kind of hates her classmates. Ash is okay with his classmates, but kind of hates the outdoors. So, needless to say they are both fairly certain that the overnight nature hike with their PE class is going to be a hellish experience. But when they get separated from the group during a storm, they have worse things to worry about than bullies and blisters. Lost in the Canadian wilderness with limited supplies, caught in dangerous weather conditions, and surrounded by deadly wildlife, it's going to take every bit of strength, skill, and luck they can muster to survive. Chosen as one of the best young adult books of 2019 by the Canadian Children's Book Centre (Fall 2019 edition) Praise for Danika Stone: "An enjoyable, fast-paced read." — School Library Journal on Internet Famous "The book is a dream. I loved absolutely everything about it. ... From the chapter headers to every mention of nerd culture, All the Feels is a blast!" —Seeking Book Boyfriends on All the Feels
Author : Susan Dunlap
Publisher : Crossroad Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,75 MB
Release : 2021-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
When her Zen teacher is attacked in front of her by a silent, hoodie-clad assailant, Darcy Lott feels uncharacteristically helpless. If she cannot identify Garson-roshi’s attacker, she cannot protect him. For whoever it is will surely strike again. But who would have a reason to assault this wise and gentle man? As she questions her fellow students and other acquaintances of the Zen master, it becomes clear that Garson-roshi has been keeping secrets from Darcy. What happened while he was living in Japan? And where does he disappear to on the last Wednesday of every month? Distracted by the possibility of her big career break on a new action movie, Darcy finds herself unprepared when the case takes a shocking twist...
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Page : 756 pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Railroads
ISBN :
Author : Melissa F. Olson
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0765398273
The Bureau of Preternatural Investigations returns in Switchback, the sequel to Melissa F. Olson's Nightshades. Three weeks after the events of Nightshades, things are finally beginning to settle for the Chicago branch of the BPI, but the brief respite from the horror of the previous few weeks was never destined to last. The team gets a call from Switch Creek, IL, where a young man has been arrested on suspicion of being a shade. The suspect is held overnight, pending DNA testing, but seemingly escapes in a terrifying and bloody massacre. But is there more to the jailbreak than a simple quest for freedom? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : W.J. Yenne
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 28,79 MB
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1439666997
His half-century career took him from the Idaho panhandle to the Grand Canyon, but William J. Yenne is best remembered for his decades in Montana's Glacier National Park. Widely recognized as the most accomplished and knowledgeable outdoorsman to ride the Glacier backcountry, Yenne knew each mile of the park's trails intimately and could identify every mountain peak at a glance. He was also a renowned storyteller. Many recall his amusing and fascinating yarns, spun around campfires or from his saddle on long trail rides. Those iconic tales and more are preserved in this expanded edition, updated with previously unpublished photos and stories transcribed from conversations and letters to friends.
Author : Verity Weaver
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 29,5 MB
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1631634216
Singing sensation Switchback has returned to his hometown to open its new music venue and unveil a life-size statue of the pop star himself. But when he reveals the statue to his adoring fans, they discover his glorious face has been replaced by . . . a coat rack? What happened?
Author : Hadley Hoover
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 27,19 MB
Release : 2017-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1365865525
Shin and PiperRae Roosevelt enjoy the smooth, straight-shot road to happiness, success, and the good life. He's the co-founder of a reputable mechanical engineering and design firm; she's earned a fine reputation as an art and mirror restoration expert. Then everything familiar changes, and suddenly smooth and straight-away are distant memories and switchbacks are the new reality. Orange City, Iowa beckons this San Luis Obispo, California couple. But will a calmer lifestyle solve the problems of a disrupted marriage?