A Map of the Island Orlando Books 10123-82 Ave. This book is an extended poetic meditation upon a boy's youth in Trinidad. In these verses, we hear the cadences of the West Indies spoken from the distance of the Canadian prairies. But Nonfiction Greenwoods Books 10355-82 Ave. Come see, hear, and taste some of the great new nonfiction books from Alberta authors, including John Acorn, John Butler, John Chalmers, Satya Das, K re Hellum, Grant MacEwan, and Alla Tumanov.
Events involve readings, an art exhibition, and a bug show.
Just Released A Painter's Year in the Forests of Bhutan A Painter's Year in the Forests of Bhutan records one man's journey into the little-known culture of Bhutan. A.K. Hellum's gently meandering narrative and gorgeous paintings of rare Bhutanese plants capture the beauty of a largely untouched land and its people. In the 1990s, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia all determined to tackle their budget deficits. But history and politics demanded that each province approach this challenge in its own way. Let John Acorn, entomologist, photographer, and popular media personality, introduce you to Alberta's fun and ferocious tiger beetle.