This book opens a window on parts of the living world that are close to all people, but recognized by very few. Set in the context of new concepts for the Kingdoms of Life, the book encourages curious observers to look at common plants, invertebrate animals, fungi, algae, and bacteria in north-eastern North America, and to recognize some of their biological and historical connections. These connections flow from examples identified on the author's old farm in eastern Ontario, and support the theme of this book-common things reveal much about the way the world works. Profusely illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a book to enhance understanding of the natural world.

This unprecedented view of one of the world's most dynamic cities examines Shanghai as a laboratory for 21st-century urban creation. Leading architects and fashion designers provide an insider's view of the high-speed, high-density, high-rise culture that is rapidly emerging in China's largest city. An adventurous mix of architectural models and digital simulations; designer fashion apparel, drawings and runway videos; and paintings, photo-works and video installations by the city's leading contemporary artists.

Seventy Exquisite paperweights, mostly French and American, are showcased in this superbly photographed full-colour catalogue to the ROM exhibition of the same name (April 28, 2007-Winter 2008). Authoritative text by the ROM assistant curator Brian Musselwhite illuminates the history of this miniature art form and it's rich varied expressions in the collections of the Royal Ontario Museum.

When it comes to dinosaurs, Canada had lots of them! In this spectacular new book, vivid illustrations and ROM specimens evoke the amazing creatures that made the earth in Canada tremble millions of years ago. For all ages.
Finalist, Silver Birch Express Award, 2009