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Barbara Brotherton

S'abadeb, The Gifts captures the essence of Coast Salish culture through its artistry, oral traditions, and history. Developed in conjunction with the first extensive exhibition of the art and culture of the Coast Salish peoples of Washington State and British Columbia, the book traces the development of Salish art from prehistory to the present. Sculpture in wood, stone, and bone--including monumental house posts--as well as expertly crafted basketry, woven regalia, and contemporary works in glass, print media, and painting showcase a sweeping artistic tradition and its contemporary vibrant manifestations. S'abadeb is the Lushootseed term for "gifts" and invokes a principle at the heart of Salish sculpture: reciprocity, both in the public and spiritual domains. This richly symbolic word expresses the importance of giving gifts at potlatches, of giving thanks during first food ceremonies, of the creativity bestowed upon artists and other leaders, and of the roles of the master artists, oral historians, and cultural leaders in passing vital cultural information to the next generations. The theme of S'abadeb and practices of reciprocal exchange in Salish society are illuminated here through the intersection of art with ceremony, oral traditions, the land, and contemporary realities.

Gifts, Salishennes, Langues

The woody plant flora of British Columbia is rich and diverse. In the majestic rain forests of teh coast and the expansive grasslands of the interior, in river valleys and alpine meadows, trees or shrubs usually dominate the plant communities. Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia is the definitive guide to all native and naturalized species of woody plants in the province. It is comprehensive and technically complete, yet easy to use. T. Christopher Brayshaw describes almost 300 species of trees and shrubs, as well as many subspecies and varieties. Each description is accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations of leaves, flowers, fruit, and woody parts. Effective keys and comparative diagrams aid in identification.

Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia

Colleen Wilson

Are your family photos fading? Is your silver tarnishing? Is your mother's wedding dress going yellow? Take some advice from a seasoned conservator. Colleen Wilson offers practical suggestions on how to make your treasured heirlooms and collectibles withstand the ravages of time. She delivers the collective wisdom of the RBCM's team of conservators on everything from cleaning heirloom garments to preserving videotapes, to repairing ceramics, to drying flowers. And she concludes with useful instructions on repairing, mounting and storing textiles. Light-hearted and informative, Tales from the Attic will appeal to casual collectors and anyone seeking advice on how to care for family heirlooms. Light-hearted and informative, Tales from the Attic will appeal to casual collectors and anyone seeking advice on how to care for family heirlooms.

Practical Advice on Preserving Heirlooms and Collectibles

Tales from the Attic

Philip Lambert

The sea-star fauna of the region from Glacier Bay, Alaska, to Puget Sound in Washington, is the most diverse of all the temperate waters of the world. Philip Lambert describes 43 species and subspecies of sea stars in the shallow coastal waters of northwestern North America. Sea Stars bridges the gap between academic and popular publications and is enhanced by illustrations and photographs, many in colour.

Sea Stars of British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, and Puget Sound

Virginia A. S. Careless

This project originated from a notebook of recipes discovered in the Document Files of the Royal B.C. Museum's History Division in 1984. This document discusses the relevant material found in the different repositories. It presents a detailed examination of the replication of the recipes and offers findings and conclusions. It makes mention of additional work that could be done to complete the study of this topic. Finally, it presents various uses to which this research has been put, as well as future possibilities.

Food Preparation of the O'Reilly Family

Clue to a Culture

M. A. Fenger

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment, Lands, and Parks

Proceedings of the symposium, covering the global values of biodiversity, diversity in ecosystems of British Columbia, diversity at risk, strategies for protection, measures that can be taken, and public expectations.

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