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Big Lonely Doug : the story of one of Canada's last great trees / by Rustad, Harley,author.;
"On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. His job was to survey the land and flag the boundaries for clear-cutting. As he made his way through the forest, Cronin came across a massive Douglas-fir the height of a twenty-storey building. It was one of the largest trees in Canada that if felled and milled could easily fetch more than fifty thousand dollars. Instead of moving on, he reached into his vest pocket for a flagging he rarely used, tore off a strip, and wrapped it around the base of the trunk. Along the length of the ribbon were the words "Leave Tree." When the fallers arrived, every wiry cedar, every droopy-topped hemlock, every great fir was cut down and hauled away--all except one. The solitary tree stood quietly in the clear cut until activist and photographer T.J. Watt stumbled upon the Douglas-fir while searching for big trees for the Ancient Forest Alliance, an environmental organization fighting to protect British Columbia's dwindling old-growth forests. The single Douglas-fir exemplified their cause: the grandeur of these trees juxtaposed with their plight. They gave it a name: Big Lonely Doug. The tree would also eventually, and controversially, be turned into the poster child of the Tall Tree Capital of Canada, attracting thousands of tourists every year and garnering the attention of artists, businesses, and organizations who saw new values encased within its bark. Originally featured as a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award (Silver), Big Lonely Doug weaves the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of the West Coast's big trees, the turbulence of the logging industry, the fight for preservation, the contention surrounding ecotourism, First Nations land and cultural rights, and the fraught future of these ancient forests around the story of a logger who saved one of Canada's last great trees."--
Subjects: Old growth forest ecology; Old growth forest conservation; Logging; Ecotourism;
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Daring greatly : how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead / by Brown, Brené,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. In a world where "never enough" dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive, uncomfortable, even a little dangerous sometimes. Without question, putting ourselves out there invites a far greater risk of being criticized or feeling hurt. But Brené Brown explains that when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives, and that nothing is as dangerous, uncomfortable, or hurtful as standing on the outside looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen." --Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Assertiveness (Psychology); Courage.; Risk.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs : how to be insanely great in front of any audience / by Gallo, Carmine.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Jobs, Steve, 1955-2011.; Business presentations.; Business communication.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Le dindin de la farce / by Metzger, Steve;
© c2007., Editions Scholastic,
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Thomas & friends. [videorecording] / by Allcroft, Britt.; Awdry, W.Railway series.Videorecording.; Alliance Films.; Gullane Limited (Firm); HIT Entertainment.; Lionsgate (Firm);
Come ride the rails -- The great discovery: the movie -- Thomas & the really brave engines.Come Ride The Rails: Come ride the rails to fun and adventure with Thomas and the other "Really Useful Engines" as they make tracks to great destinations! Molly is the new engine on Sodor - will she find the perfect job? Gordon learns a lesson in respect and Emily wants to be Queen for a day. Will Thomas and Percy finish their work in time to see a very special bird? Find out in Come Ride the Rails! The Great Discovery Movie: Sodor Day is coming and all the engines are busy preparing. When Thomas gets lost in the mountains, he discovers the old town of Great Waterton! Soon the whole island is buzzing with the news of Thomas discovery and restoring the town in time for the big day. Thomas & The Really Brave Engines: Adventures abound on the Island of Sodor for Thomas & Friends! It's Thomas to the rescue as Fergus breaks the rules and learns a very valuable lesson. Is there a monster lurking in the Misty Valley at Castle Loch? Twin engines Donald and Douglas find out! Come aboard for all the fun!.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Awdry, W.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Friendship; Locomotives; Thomas the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2012., Lionsgate ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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Lost gold of the dark ages [videorecording] / by Morpeth, Mel.; Fulcrum TV (Firm); National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); National Geographic Society (U.S.); Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
Lost gold of the dark ages -- Secrets of the lost gold.With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece treasure hoard.E.DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Coinage; Coins, Anglo-Saxon.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Treasure troves; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., Vivendi Entertainment,
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In search of a kingdom : Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and the perilous birth of the British Empire / by Bergreen, Laurence,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An exploration narrative of the highest order: the bestselling author of Over the Edge of the World brings alive the extraordinary life and adventures of Sir Francis Drake, whose mastery of the seas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I changed the course of history-as a pirate raiding Spanish galleons, as the first explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe, and as a naval hero who defeated the Spanish Armada and reshaped the global order"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.; Admirals; Explorers; Privateering; Voyages around the world;
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Illustrated book of great composers : an illustrated guide to the lives, key works and influences of over 100 renowned composers / by Thompson, Wendy,1952-;
Subjects: Composers; Music;
© c2004., Lorenz Books,
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The green team! / by Clauss, Lauren.; Doescher, Erik.; Granleese, Patrick.;
Corn and Peg run the Earth Day race, but keep stopping to help nature. Can they still win the race?Preschool-Grade 1.LSC
Subjects: Radio and television novels.; Pegasus (Greek mythology); Unicorns; Racing; Helping behavior;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The women of the cousins' war : the duchess, the queen, and the king's mother / by Gregory, Philippa.; Baldwin, David,1947-; Jones, Michael K.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Edward IV, King of England, 1437?-1492.; Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, 1416?-1472.; Beaufort, Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Derby, 1443-1509.; Nobility; Queens;
© c2011., Simon & Schuster,
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