Reference – 琉璃社区 琉璃社区 Publishing is the largest English-language publisher east of Toronto Sat, 11 May 2024 14:53:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 153484567 The North Atlantic Right Whale /store/the-north-atlantic-right-whale.html Sat, 11 May 2024 14:53:34 +0000 /store/the-north-atlantic-right-whale The North Atlantic right whale, also called the "urban" whale for its proximity to industrialized regions of North America's east coast, is one of the largest whales in the world. Averaging 14 metres, and weighing about 40,000 kilograms, it is known for its graceful tail, callosities, lack of dorsal fins, and strong bond with its young. But historically, it was known as the "right" whale to kill, and has been commercially hunted for its abundant blubber and oil since the tenth century.

Considered nearly extinct by the 1950s, the population slowly began to recover due to conservation efforts in the late twentieth-century. But commercial fishing-related deaths in recent years, including the loss of at least seventeen right whales (2% of the population) in the summer of 2017, put the species at a level of critical endangerment. The next few decades will determine whether it survives.

Offering background on the whale's history, unique biology and behaviour, information on what is killing them and how readers can help, The North Atlantic Right Whale is an important, accessible book that will spark action and increased awareness of the plight of this majestic creature.

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]]> 80526 The Last Billion Years /store/the-last-billion-years.html Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:13:10 +0000 /store/the-last-billion-years.html/the-last-billion-years The Last Billion Years tells the history of the physical land of the Atlantic Provinces. Dealing in millions of years, this easy-to-use, detailed book will be invaluable to teachers, land-use planners, and curious readers.

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]]> 54107 When A Parent is Sick /store/when-a-parent-is-sick.html Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:42:56 +0000 /store/when-a-parent-is-sick This books provides parents and other caregivers with suggestions on how to approach children with the information that their parent is seriously ill. There are many examples of how and what to say to children and teens.

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]]> 86824 Atlantic Schooners /store/atlantic-schooners.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:11:08 +0000 /store/atlantic-schooners.html/atlantic-schooners Noted marine artist and historic illustrator L.B. Jenson has produced a number of publications that feature the history and heritage of Nova Scotia's ocean-going traditions including his most ambitious work, Bluenose 11, Sage of the Great Fishing Schooners.

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]]> 54075 Whales of Bay of Fundy /store/whales-of-bay-of-fundy.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:11:05 +0000 /store/whales-of-bay-of-fundy.html/whales-of-bay-of-fundy A concise guide to the various whales of the Bay of Fundy.

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]]> 54141 Forty-Five Wooden Boats /store/forty-five-wooden-boats.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:55 +0000 /store/forty-five-wooden-boats Deciding what boat to build is one of those wonderful mind pursuits, and study plans catalogs are a great way to get that thought process in gear because you have a nice variety of boats to compare/contrast.

The designs range from three different skin-on-frame boats, to glue-lap-ply dinghies and daysailers, to a 20' trimaran, and some go-slow canal boats. There are several power boats, including simple skiffs and more rugged powercraft, and weekender type sailboats go up to 24 feet. What sets these design catalogs apart from other such publications is the honest commentary, and the lines provided so you can understand the hull shapes of a three-dimensional boat from a flat piece of paper. Basic particulars are included, as well as building skills needed. And, all of the plans shown are available for purchase from WoodenBoat.

This is the fourth in the very successful series of boat design catalogs published by WoodenBoat. The three prior sutdy plans catalogues have approximately 100,000 copies in print. None of the designs in Forty-Five Wooden Boats are shown in the prior books, and the emphasis is on boats you can build.

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]]> 60906 New England Masts and The King’s Broad Arrow /store/new-england-masts-and-the-kings-broad-arrow.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:52 +0000 /store/new-england-masts-and-the-kings-broad-arrow Author/illustrator Sam Manning has brought to life a period in history which makes this book valuable, but not simply because you will understand how the shipbuilding industry worked from the 1600s - 1800s. Manning shows what governments were doing, why, and how it directly parallels the twentieth- and twenty-first century policies of nations to spend blood and treasure to ensure they can control the supply of natural resources for their national security. With 1600s Europe unable to supply the big tall masts needed for their navies, Great Britain established a policy of marking trees in New England which were specifically the Crown's, to be cut, processed, and shipped back to England. Without proper masts, the navy could not carry sails to propel their ships--much like the need for oil today.

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]]> 60904 Go Build Your Own Boat ! /store/go-build-your-own-boat-.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:49 +0000 /store/go-build-your-own-boat.html/go-build-your-own-boat This book is packed with how-to and know-how, as well as photos and drawings. Originally published in 1987, the book still has a place near and dear to many followers of the late Dynamite Payson, who still inspires folks to just get to the process of building a boat they can actually use.

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]]> 56518 Instant Boats /store/instant-boats.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:46 +0000 /store/instant-boats.html/instant-boats How to build simple, well-designed plywood boats without a complicated building jig, featuring complete scaled-down plans for five easily-built boats designed by Phil Bolger. From a small punt to a 31' daysailer with a schooner rig. The step-by-step example being a 12' double-ended sailing skiff.

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]]> 56516 Build the Instant Catboats /store/build-the-instant-catboats.html Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:43 +0000 /store/build-the-instant-catboats.html/build-the-instant-catboats Featuring one of Phil Bolger's clean, simple designs. Dynamite clearly explains the building process that will result in your own 12' gaff-rigged catboat using the stitch-and-glue plywood method.

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