Earth Sciences
18 Miles
By Christopher Dewdney
WINNER, American Meteorological Society’s Louis J. Battan Authors’ Award
WINNER, 2019 Science Writers & Communicators of Canada Book Award
WINNER, 2018 Lane Anderson Award
“With wit and a humbling sense of wonder, this is a book that can be shared and appreciated by a wide ... Read more
Forecasts for Flying
By Morley Thomas
In Forecasts for Flying the author sketches the history of the Meteorological Service of Canada in the two decades following the Great War.
Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper
By Chris Yorath & Ben Gadd
A resource for understanding the regions geology and seeing the evidence of important processes typical of the unique geological system in Jasper National Park.
The Beginnings of Canadian Meteorology
By Morley Thomas
This detailed history of meteorology in Canada to 1880 focuses on the establishment and operation of the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory in Toronto. Established in 1839-40 by the British Government and manned by a Royal Artillery detachment, the Observatory came under ... Read more
This Is Your Captain Speaking
By Doug Morris
For everyone from frequent fliers to aviation geeks, travel buffs to nervous travelers, Captain Doug Morris tells you everything you want (and need!) to know about flight
Captain Doug Morris has been writing for his airline’s in-flight magazine for 24 years and has answered ... Read more