A Flash of Light: the science of light and colour

edited by Mark Lorch & Andy Miah

Thanks to daylight savings, we’re enjoying an increasing amount of light everday. But what exactly is light? Find out in A Flash of Light: the science of light and colour. Providing illuminating facts about alien sunsets, the psychology of colour and the working of LCD screens, this book provides insight how we view the world and the science behind it.

 

Best Hikes Near Vancouver

by Chloë Ernst

Spring is a great time to start exploring the local mountains. Whether you’re from the city or an out-of-town visitor, Best Hikes Near Vancouver can help you find a hike to explore the rugged side of Metro Vancouver. Featuring 40 hikes within a one hour’s drive of the city, this book lists easily accessible hikes that will appeal to all hikers including beginner, intermediate and advanced.

 

Rick Steves’ Ireland

by Rick Steves & Pat O’Connor

What better time than St. Patrick’s Day to start planning a trip to Ireland?

Rick Steves’ Ireland is filled with suggestions on where to stay, what to eat and what to see. Packed with invaluable cultural information, this is an excellent guidebook for your first visit to Ireland.

The Genius of Birds

by Jennifer Ackerman; illustrations by John Burgoyne

Spring is nearly here!  Birds work hard during this time of the year. They’re busy mating, building nests and raising their young. The Genius of Birds, describes the fascinating lives of birds, their incredible intelligence and the astonishing distances they travel. In addition to telling you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about birds, this book describes what the presence and change of bird populations indicates about our environment.

The Memory Workbook

by Mark Channon

Spring break will be here soon! Give your memory a workout and come back from the break with an enhanced ability to learn and remember information. Imagine being able to retain facts and figures or even being able to remember your grocery list without writing it down! Both a workbook and practical exercises are included to help you flex your memory’s muscles.

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: celebrating the art of eating well

by Amy Chaplin

Need some food inspiration?

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: celebrating the art of eating well is an award-winning cookbook containing a collection of nourishing vegetarian recipes that will appeal to carnivores and herbivores alike. Including tips for keeping a well-stocked pantry and the best tools to have in the kitchen, Chaplin’s book also has invaluable information on nutrition and how to stay healthy.

 

Lonely Planet Ultimate Travel: our list of the 500 best places to see…ranked

by Andrew Bain (and twenty-five others)

Planning a trip to escape winter, but can’t decide on a destination? Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel might help you make a decision… either that or overwhelm you with choice. Either way, aspiring travelers will be inspired by the colourful travel photography as well as the detailed descriptions of both well-traveled and lesser-known global destinations.

The Gene: an intimate history

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

It’s Family Day next week. Why not celebrate by learning about genetics?

Discover how genes influence our lives, personalities and the decisions we make. Drawing from personal experiences with his own family, Mukherjee’s book, The Gene, reads easily, like a story. Check it out and learn what influence family has on shaping your character.

Maternal-child Nursing Care: optimizing outcomes for mothers, children, families by Susan Ward

Students and those interested in health care might want to mark the approach of Family Day by learning best practices in caring for women, children and families. Describing appropriate types of care in both conventional and non-traditional settings, Maternal Nursing Care breaks down family care into four easy-to-follow sections: critical thinking, holistic care, validating practice and helpful tools.

This book is an invaluable resource for any health care practitioner.