Book a bible on caring} even ERED SE ner ee for injured wildlife DESPITE THE vagaries of our weather this year, spring has finally arrived and with it a multitude of new outdoors books guaranteed to rekindle passions for the natural expe- rience. Books Now’s pick-of-the-litter ts, without hesitation, Care of the Wild Feathered and Furred by Mae Hickman and Maxine Guy. Some lucky outdoors enthusiasts may have had the good fortune to see this book in the U.S., but puzzled over its lack of avaitability in Canada. tris, after all, the recagnized ‘bible’ an the care, feeding and handling of wildlife. Now in its 10th anniversary edition, Care of the Wild Feathered and Furred. has finally migrated northwards. What is the best approuch when you fie# an injured bird or animal? tow do you decide whether to get involyed? How do you prevent ar treat shock? What diets and treatments are recommended? These and literally every other question that might come to mind are answered in this superb book that has received accolades from the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Audubon Society and the Fund For Animals. Did you know for example, that it’s not true that handling a nestl- ing will, because of the human smell, result in its rejection by parent birds? Care of the Wild Feathered and Furred (Summerhill Press; 143 pp.; $12.95 in paperback) is quite simply the most complete and authuritative handbook on the treatment and teeding of nyured birds and animals available today. This isa ‘must have’ volume tor everyone with an interest in wildiite. Lower Mainland residents in particutar will find a new title from the Vancouver Natural History Society especially interesting. At $4.95, The Natural History of MIKE STEELE book reviewer Stanley Park is a great bargain tor anyone who visits this magnificent park, The Natural History of Stanley Park contains sections, each writ- ten by a different authority, on the park’s flora, fauna and geology. While detailed and comprehen- sive, this little guidebook is written simply and clearly enough that it should pose no difficulty in serving as a valuable and informative tool even for younger readers, The Natural History of Stanley Park comes with checklists of rep- tiles and amphibians, birds, marine organisms, plants and mammals; black 2nd white igri Beer IE nea Pee gi NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN }> photogeaphs: and a tofd-aur map. Copies can be secured by con: tacting the Vancouver Natural History Society at 737-3057. While many B.C. residents con- fine theiz outdoor activities almost exclusively to this province, neighboring Washington State also otfers an excellent range of hiking adventures, Four new or recent titles from Seattle-based The Mountaineers (distributed in Canada by Douglas & Mcintyre) will be warmly wel- comed by experienced Washington hikers and new- comers alike. Best Hikes With Children, writ- ten by Joan Burton (252 pp.; $17.95) is a hefty guide to 102 hikes in Western Washington and the Cascades that can be negoti- ated by both adult and young hikers. 100 Hikes in the North Cascades (240 pp.; $15.95) covers trails in the Mt. Baker, Ross Lake, Pasayten Wilderness and Methow-Chelan areas. 100 Hikes in the Glacier Peak Region (238 pp.; $15.95) provides trail details on the Glacier Peak Wilderness and surrounding area. 50 Hikes in Mount Rainier Na- tional Park (135 pp.; $14.95) sup- plies hiking information on one of Washington State’s major scenic parks (the artwork on a well- known brand of beer hardly does this park justice). All four of these hiking books 41 - Wedaesday, Murch 29, 1989 — Nerth Shore News sh re A EY CO Bee es come complete with details on trail length, altitude gain, difficulty, duration and access points. Just to ensure that the natural experience isn’t limited to landlubbers, there are two saltwater titles that deserve men- tion this week, Fishing The Queen Charlette Islands (Raser Enterprises/Gordon Soules; 127 pp.; $8.95) is a slim but thorough introduction to one of the Pacitic Northwest's hottest fishing regions. Written by Bob Long, a profes- sional Queen Charlotte Islands fishing guide who may have just made his services redundant, Fish- ing... is replete with maps and methods for catching a variety of saltwater fish. Douglas & McIniyre has just released a revised and updated edition of Sea Kayaking, john Dowd’s much-praised manual for long distance kayak touring. Sea Kayaking (303 pp.; $16.95), written by the 25-year kayaking veteran from New Zealand, offers tips and advice on everything from equipment, techniques and navigation to hazards, camping and first aid. Your Choice Local jazz choirs win JAZZ CHOIRS from North Van- couver’s Argyle Secondary and Braemar Elementary were wiriners in the recent B.C, Vocal Jazz Fes- tival held at Carson Graham high school. Argyle’s three jazz choirs, directed by Janet Warren, won first place honors. They included the Argyle Junior Jazz, Argyle Jazz Unlimited, and Argyle Jazz Connection, In addition, Jazz Connection won the outstanding rhythm section award and the Sweepstakes award for best overall! group. More than 60 vocal jazz groups from around the Pacific Northwest took part in the 13th annual Jazz Festival. The festival featured a sold-out concert which featured the Carson Graham Jazz Choir, Soundwave ‘89, from Vancouver Community College, and guest group from Boston, The Ritz. Braemar school, the first North Shore elementary schoo! choir to participate in the competition, won in the junior choir category along with Argyle. Sraemar stu- dent Arien Hanson, along with five other students from Victoria, Oregon, and Washington, was named outstanding vocalist. The B.C. competition is a quali- tying regional festival for the Pacific Coast Festival and Music Fest Canada. Planter 1278