We are thrilled to announce that many of our books have been Book Award Winners and Finalists! See our full list of winners
Ocean Wise Research Institute Ocean Awards
The Ocean Awards honours individuals and organizations for highly significant contributions to ocean conservation through research, communications and thought leadership.
WINNER
Changing Tides: An Ecologist's Journey to Make Peace with the Anthropocene by Alejandro Frid
In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid, an ecologist working with Indigenous people, argues that a merger of scientific perspectives and Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story we tell ourselves of who we are — of who we can be — and steer us towards a more benign Anthropocene.
Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize (BC & Yukon Book Prize)
Awarded to the author(s) of the best original work of literary non-fiction. Supported by the BC Teachers’ Federation. Winners Announced September, 2020
FINALIST
Changing Tides: An Ecologist's Journey to Make Peace with the Anthropocene by Alejandro Frid
In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid, an ecologist working with Indigenous people, argues that a merger of scientific perspectives and Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story we tell ourselves of who we are — of who we can be — and steer us towards a more benign Anthropocene.
Foreword INDIES
Since 1998, Foreword Reviews has provided trade book reviews of the best titles from independent presses. Its FOLIO award-winning design and editorial content makes the magazine a favorite among librarians, booksellers, and readers—an excellent resource when it comes to purchasing books.
SILVER in Body, Mind, Spirit
Elegant Simplicity: The Art of Living Well by Satish Kumar
Elegant Simplicity provides a philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit and distills Satish Kumar's five decades of wisdom into a guide for pursuing a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of Earth, social equity, and personal happiness.
FINALIST in Education
The School Garden Curriculum : An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking by Kaci Rae Christopher
The School Garden Curriculum provides an integrated K-8 framework and over 200 weekly lessons that weave science, permaculture, and environmental education into place-based, immersive learning. For teachers aiming to blend science and life skills while inspiring environmental stewardship.
FINALIST in Ecology & Environment
Ecological Footprint: Managing Our Biocapacity Budget by Mathis Wackernagel and Bert Beyers
Ecological overshoot is shaping the 21st century. In Ecological Footprint, Mathis Wackernagel advises us to run our economies on regeneration, rather than by liquidating the planet. He explains the key tool for the job – Footprint and biocapacity accounting – and how it applies to companies, cities, and countries.
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: The Spring Harvest
We are publishing for the first time the Spring Harvest list of the most interesting books, in the five months since November 15, 2019.
WINNER in MEAT - USA
The Ethical Meat Handbook, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: From sourcing to butchery, mindful meat eating for the modern omnivore by Meredith Leigh
In this 2nd edition of The Ethical Meat Handbook author Meredith Leigh argues that by assuming responsibility for our food and the route by which it gets there, animals can be an optimal source of food, fiber, and environmental management. Featuring 100+ recipes, and discussions around responsible meat production and economics.
