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What We Don’t Discuss
A Teacher’s Guide to Death and Dying

For a subject that can’t be avoided, it is better to be prepared. What We Don’t Discuss provides teachers with options for discussing the topic of death and dying with their students in creative and positive ways. This book helps teachers feel more comfortable when approached with the topic and feel assured in their responses to questions that may arise. (see more)

Transition to Retirement: The Unchartered Course

New from Pacific Edge Publishing, Transition to Retirement reveals what there is to learn about that crucial transitional phase from when you leave your job to when you feel significantly engaged in the life of retirement. It’s not about finances or lifestyle; it is about you – the person behind the work title, name-tag or job description and how to discover who you are or will be outside of your job. (see more)

From Time Immemorial (French Version)

The best selling Grade 4 Social Studies textbook for the study of the First Nations people of the Pacific Northwest, is now available in French. From Time Immemorial provides an honest and up-to-date survey of the history of the coastal First Nations from pre-contact to the present. First Nations author Diane Silvey brings extensive research, her experience as an elementary school teacher and her passion for educating students about her people’s history to the text. (see more)

FREE Downloadable Activity Sheets and Resources

Browse our collection of free downloadable activity sheets and resources which you can print from your computer—a variety of curriculum areas and topics are covered. (see more)

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April–June 2008
What’s Inside

Articles
Peter Marcus
Wilderness First Aid
Racing for Skills and Confidence
Vancouver Island Paddlefest
The Ocean May Eat You
Fishing Angles: Rigging for Fishing
Wooden Boats of Egypt
Loafer’s Log

Reviews
Emergency Mapping and Messaging with SPOT
     From the East Coast
     From the West Coast
Kayak Review: P&H Cetus
Gear Locker: North Water: Quick Release Sea Link

Skills
Skillset: The Scoop Rescue
Strings Attached
Finding Your Edge

Tips
Getting Started: The "Day Bag"

Resources
Skills & Safety Directory
Paddle Meals: Kayak Jim's Famous Tequila 
Book Reviews
WaveLength Bookstore
Events
Coastal News

The Marketplace

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