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The Twenty-Ninth Day

Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra

by Alex Messenger ...

A six-hundred-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive.This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger’s near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they ... Read more

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A six-hundred-mile canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness is a seventeen-year-old’s dream adventure, but after he is mauled by a grizzly bear, it’s all about staying alive.This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger’s near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they
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How to Survive a Bear Attack

A Memoir

by Claire Cameron ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2025 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION • Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Globe and Mail • CBC • Spotify • The Hill TimesIn this debut memoir from the bestselling author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron confronts the rare genetic mutation that gave her cancer by investigating an equally rare and terrifying event—a predatory ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2025 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION • Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Globe and Mail • CBC • Spotify • The Hill TimesIn this debut memoir from the bestselling author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron confronts the rare genetic mutation that gave her cancer by investigating an equally rare and terrifying event—a predatory
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Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye

A Family Field Trip to the Arctic's Edge in Search of Adventure, Truth, and Mini-Marshmallows

by Zac Unger ...

In this humorous mix of travelogue and memoir, a writer temporarily moves his California family north to Canada's Polar Bear Capital of the World.Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba. Year-round human population: 943. Yet despite the isolation and the searing cold here at the arctic's edge, visitors from around the globe flock to the town every fall, driven by a single purpose: to see polar bears in the ... Read more

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In this humorous mix of travelogue and memoir, a writer temporarily moves his California family north to Canada's Polar Bear Capital of the World.Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba. Year-round human population: 943. Yet despite the isolation and the searing cold here at the arctic's edge, visitors from around the globe flock to the town every fall, driven by a single purpose: to see polar bears in the
... Read more
Bear Encounter Survival Guide

by James Gary Shelton ...

Over the past years I have published many bear stories in the Coast Mountain News; in our heavily-populated bear area these stories draw a lot of reader interest. Most of the stories indicate the complete helplessness of the individual involved - all of a sudden it isn't the scenario so often portrayed by the common belief "leave them alone, and they won't bother you" or "make lots of noise and ... Read more

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Over the past years I have published many bear stories in the Coast Mountain News; in our heavily-populated bear area these stories draw a lot of reader interest. Most of the stories indicate the complete helplessness of the individual involved - all of a sudden it isn't the scenario so often portrayed by the common belief "leave them alone, and they won't bother you" or "make lots of noise and
... Read more
Man-Eaters of the World

True Accounts of Predators Hunting Humans

Edited by Alex MacCormick ...

Humans may have reached the top of the food chain, but the world is still teeming with apex predators who retain the advantage in their own environments, and sometimes venture into ours, especially when they have gained a taste for human blood. Survivors, hunters, and witnesses recall first-hand accounts of hair-raising, fatal encounters with massive and dangerous beasts of the wild, describing ... Read more

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Humans may have reached the top of the food chain, but the world is still teeming with apex predators who retain the advantage in their own environments, and sometimes venture into ours, especially when they have gained a taste for human blood. Survivors, hunters, and witnesses recall first-hand accounts of hair-raising, fatal encounters with massive and dangerous beasts of the wild, describing
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Grizzly Heart

Living Without Fear Among the Brown Bears of Kamchatka

by Charlie Russell ...

An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear.To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear.To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five
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Chasing the Ghost Bear

On the Trail of America's Lost Super Beast

by Mike Stark ...

Winner of the 2023 New Mexico-Arizona Book AwardLonglisted for the Reading the West Book AwardNo animal shakes the human consciousness quite like a bear, and few compare to the giant short-faced bears that stalked North America during the Pleistocene. Even among the mammoths and saber-toothed cats, they were a staggering sight: on all fours, the biggest would stare a six-foot person in the face ... Read more

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Winner of the 2023 New Mexico-Arizona Book AwardLonglisted for the Reading the West Book AwardNo animal shakes the human consciousness quite like a bear, and few compare to the giant short-faced bears that stalked North America during the Pleistocene. Even among the mammoths and saber-toothed cats, they were a staggering sight: on all fours, the biggest would stare a six-foot person in the face
... Read more
A Shape in the Dark

Living and Dying with Brown Bears

by Bjorn Dihle ...

"With its vivid prose, this moving homage to Alaska and those who live there really hits home."― Publishers Weekly2021 Banff Mountain Book Award finalist in Mountain Environment and Natural History2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Silver Winner in NatureIn A Shape in the Dark, wilderness guide and lifelong Alaskan Bjorn Dihle weaves personal experience with historical and contemporary ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

"With its vivid prose, this moving homage to Alaska and those who live there really hits home."― Publishers Weekly2021 Banff Mountain Book Award finalist in Mountain Environment and Natural History2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Silver Winner in NatureIn A Shape in the Dark, wilderness guide and lifelong Alaskan Bjorn Dihle weaves personal experience with historical and contemporary
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When I Get Big

by Sean Quincy Johnson ...

“When I Get Big” is a story about Little Big Bear. He is a young bear who is eager to grow up. Little Big Bear finds himself in trouble while he has an adventure away from home. Little Big Bear encounters many creatures on his adventure. Among the animals is a butterfly, bees, a frog and a badger that teach him a valuable lesson. The story helps teach children to accept who they are. “When I Get ... Read more

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“When I Get Big” is a story about Little Big Bear. He is a young bear who is eager to grow up. Little Big Bear finds himself in trouble while he has an adventure away from home. Little Big Bear encounters many creatures on his adventure. Among the animals is a butterfly, bees, a frog and a badger that teach him a valuable lesson. The story helps teach children to accept who they are. “When I Get
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Ice Walker

A Polar Bear's Journey through the Fragile Arctic

by James Raffan ...

From bestselling author James Raffan comes an enlightening and original story about a polar bear’s precarious existence in the changing Arctic, reminiscent of John Vaillant’s The Golden Spruce.Nanurjuk, “the bear-spirited one,” is hunting for seals on Hudson Bay, where ice never lasts more than one season. For her and her young, everything is in flux.From the top of the world, Hudson Bay looks ... Read more

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From bestselling author James Raffan comes an enlightening and original story about a polar bear’s precarious existence in the changing Arctic, reminiscent of John Vaillant’s The Golden Spruce.Nanurjuk, “the bear-spirited one,” is hunting for seals on Hudson Bay, where ice never lasts more than one season. For her and her young, everything is in flux.From the top of the world, Hudson Bay looks
... Read more
Modoc

True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

by Ralph Helfer ...

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of
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Bears

Without Fear

by Kevin Van Tighem ...

Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears—only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear.Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled ... Read more

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Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears—only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear.Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled
... Read more
Talking with Bears

Conversations with Charlie Russell

by G. A. Bradshaw ...

**"Extraordinary . . . [this] series of true stories about the authentic nature of bears reveals them as the sensitive and intelligent beings they are." ―Carl Safina, New York Times–bestselling author of Becoming Wild and Beyond WordsGrizzly bears have long been feared as unpredictable and dangerous. But one man, Charlie Russell, was key in breaking down the myths and helping save these ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

**"Extraordinary . . . [this] series of true stories about the authentic nature of bears reveals them as the sensitive and intelligent beings they are." ―Carl Safina, New York Times–bestselling author of Becoming Wild and Beyond WordsGrizzly bears have long been feared as unpredictable and dangerous. But one man, Charlie Russell, was key in breaking down the myths and helping save these
... Read more
Mauled

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack

by Crosbie Cotton ...

An inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness.Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

An inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness.Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the
... Read more
In the Company of Bears

What Black Bears Have Taught Me about Intelligence and Intuition

by Benjamin Kilham ...

**WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BLACK BEARS.“Surely the most insightful book about animals written in the last 100 years. His observation of black bears is the best ever done.” —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Like Jane Goodall’s studies of chimps, Ben Kilham’s work with black bears . . . will transform our understanding of how animals live—and how science should be done.” ... Read more

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**WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BLACK BEARS.“Surely the most insightful book about animals written in the last 100 years. His observation of black bears is the best ever done.” —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Like Jane Goodall’s studies of chimps, Ben Kilham’s work with black bears . . . will transform our understanding of how animals live—and how science should be done.”
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What the Bears Know

How I Found Truth and Magic in America's Most Misunderstood Creatures—A Memoir by Animal Planet's "The Bear Whisperer"

by Steve Searles, Chris Erskine ...

The incredible story of how one man went from a hired hunter to becoming one of America’s top champions for this iconic animal.**A Los Angeles Times and USA Today Bestseller**In this wonderous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the reknown and respected "Bear Whisperer" of Mammoth Lakes, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share.In ... Read more

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The incredible story of how one man went from a hired hunter to becoming one of America’s top champions for this iconic animal.**A Los Angeles Times and USA Today Bestseller**In this wonderous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the reknown and respected "Bear Whisperer" of Mammoth Lakes, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share.In
... Read more
When You Meet a Black Bear

by Mors Kochanski ...

When You Meet a Black BearThis booklet is a rock bottom sysnopsis on what one needs to know about the black bear if you plan to spend time in their environment. The best advice is to acquire an extensive natural history of the creatures you fear, such as cougars, grizzlies and wolverines. That is, read all the books you can find on the subject until one day you have just read another book on ... Read more

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When You Meet a Black BearThis booklet is a rock bottom sysnopsis on what one needs to know about the black bear if you plan to spend time in their environment. The best advice is to acquire an extensive natural history of the creatures you fear, such as cougars, grizzlies and wolverines. That is, read all the books you can find on the subject until one day you have just read another book on
... Read more
The Grizzly Maze

Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears

by Nick Jans ...

With a new introduction on Werner Herzog’s film entitled The Grizzly ManTimothy Treadwell, self-styled “bear whisperer” dared to live among the grizzlies, seeking to overturn the perception of them as dangerously aggressive animals. When he and his girlfriend were mauled, it created a media sensation.In The Grizzly Maze, Nick Jans, a seasoned outdoor writer with a quarter century of experience ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

With a new introduction on Werner Herzog’s film entitled The Grizzly ManTimothy Treadwell, self-styled “bear whisperer” dared to live among the grizzlies, seeking to overturn the perception of them as dangerously aggressive animals. When he and his girlfriend were mauled, it created a media sensation.In The Grizzly Maze, Nick Jans, a seasoned outdoor writer with a quarter century of experience
... Read more
Return of the Grizzly

Sharing the Range with Yellowstone's Top Predator

by Cat Urbigkit ...

Conflicts arise when humans and grizzlies are forced into close quarters.The Yellowstone grizzly population has grown from an estimated 136 bears when first granted federal protection as a threatened species to as many as 1,000 grizzlies in a tri-state region today. No longer limited to remote wilderness areas, grizzlies now roam throughout the region—in state parks, school playgrounds, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Conflicts arise when humans and grizzlies are forced into close quarters.The Yellowstone grizzly population has grown from an estimated 136 bears when first granted federal protection as a threatened species to as many as 1,000 grizzlies in a tri-state region today. No longer limited to remote wilderness areas, grizzlies now roam throughout the region—in state parks, school playgrounds,
... Read more
American Serengeti

The Last Big Animals of the Great Plains

by Dan Flores ...

Winner: Western Heritage Book AwardSpur Award FinalistStubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book AwardAmerica’s Great Plains once possessed one of the grandest wildlife spectacles of the world, equaled only by such places as the Serengeti, the Masai Mara, or the veld of South Africa. Pronghorn antelope, gray wolves, bison, coyotes, wild horses, and grizzly bears: less than two hundred years ago ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Winner: Western Heritage Book AwardSpur Award FinalistStubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book AwardAmerica’s Great Plains once possessed one of the grandest wildlife spectacles of the world, equaled only by such places as the Serengeti, the Masai Mara, or the veld of South Africa. Pronghorn antelope, gray wolves, bison, coyotes, wild horses, and grizzly bears: less than two hundred years ago
... Read more
Eight Bears

Mythic Past and Imperiled Future

by Gloria Dickie ...

**Shortlisted for the Banff Centre Mountain Book AwardsNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Economist, and Science News • A Scientific American Staff Favorite"Vivid and engrossing.…[A] celebration of beardom." —Richard Adams Carey, Wall Street JournalA global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face.**Bears have always held a central place in our ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

**Shortlisted for the Banff Centre Mountain Book AwardsNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Economist, and Science News • A Scientific American Staff Favorite"Vivid and engrossing.…[A] celebration of beardom." —Richard Adams Carey, Wall Street JournalA global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face.**Bears have always held a central place in our
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When Bears Attack

Close Encounters of the Terrifying Kind

Edited by Joseph B. Healy ...

A great collection of bear attack true stories for hikers, hunters, and all who venture into the outdoors.Bears are one of nature’s apex predators, gentle and fuzzy to watch from a distance, fierce and unpredictable when aroused-and then it’s too late for humans to escape a dangerous, fearsome, or fatal encounter. In this collection, we gather the most thrilling and frightening bear-attack stories ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

A great collection of bear attack true stories for hikers, hunters, and all who venture into the outdoors.Bears are one of nature’s apex predators, gentle and fuzzy to watch from a distance, fierce and unpredictable when aroused-and then it’s too late for humans to escape a dangerous, fearsome, or fatal encounter. In this collection, we gather the most thrilling and frightening bear-attack stories
... Read more
Grizzlyville

Adventures in Bear Country

by Jake Macdonald ...

More than ever before, bears and human beings are living closer together as climate change, deforestation and community encroachment diminish bear territory. Once considered romantic creatures living in rural surroundings, bears are now becoming as common in some places as raccoons.Some experts believe that the animals should be left entirely alone; others argue that responsible hunting will best ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

More than ever before, bears and human beings are living closer together as climate change, deforestation and community encroachment diminish bear territory. Once considered romantic creatures living in rural surroundings, bears are now becoming as common in some places as raccoons.Some experts believe that the animals should be left entirely alone; others argue that responsible hunting will best
... Read more
Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life

Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley

by Bruce McLellan ...

In all scientific disciplines, there is an expanding gap between what is known by the general public and what is known by scientists. In this book, Dr. Bruce McLellan tries to bridge that gap.Coexisting with grizzly bears into the future will be an increasing challenge and require a deep understanding of these large carnivores and what factors make their populations tick. Based on perhaps the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

In all scientific disciplines, there is an expanding gap between what is known by the general public and what is known by scientists. In this book, Dr. Bruce McLellan tries to bridge that gap.Coexisting with grizzly bears into the future will be an increasing challenge and require a deep understanding of these large carnivores and what factors make their populations tick. Based on perhaps the
... Read more

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