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West Vancouver Memorial Library · The Inquiring Mind Treasures of the Reference Collection Deep in the shadowy stacks of the Reference Department, you'll find some real jewels! Reference Department staff share some of their favourites... Your Guide to Canadian Law (R 349.71 YOU) covers "almost everything you need to know about the law.' Find answers to frequently-asked legal questions like how to buy a home, get legal aid, take someone to 'court, fight a wrongful dismissal, or successfully immigrate to Canada. Anne Home sweet home! Whether it is a felt yurt on a Mongolian desert, a passive solar Earthship made from recycled car tires, or a three-storey mosaic-inlaid palace, The House Book (R 728.09 HOU) presents a fascinating glimpse of the environment we call home. Louise Nestled among our many artist books is the National Gallery of Canada's 1971 exhibition catalogue for Joyce Wieland's True Patriot Love (R 759.11 W64t). Based on fabric art and photography, it looks and P reads like a scrapbook of thoughts on what Canada means to the artist. Christy With spring comes thoughts of sunshine, flowers, and ... home improvement! For those in the same frame of mind, Do It Yourself: A Step-By-Step Guide to Fixing, Building, and Installing Almost Anything in Your Home (R 643.7 CAS) is a fabulous resource on all things reno. The detailed instructions make every task seem so easy, you'll want to get out there and lay down your own patio. Emily The annual Consumer Reports Buying Guide (R 339.405 C755c) brings together info from everyone's favourite consumer magazine in one spot. My favourite sections include the 4-year index to the magazine (saves time leafing through each issue!), the 8-year overview of car reliability, and the Canada Extra section which lists Canadian availability and prices. Look here before you buy that new TV! Julie Ideally, you're aiming to reduce, not increase your consumption. But for those of us who need a little retail therapy in our lives, there's The Good Shopping Guide: Your Guide to Shopping With a Clear Conscience (R 640.73 GOO). You can check the ratings on everything from toothpaste to technology, from banks to beer. (FYI, Zara and H&M get high scores!) A great adjunct to Consumer Reports. Jane J Ever wondered how much your nephew the cardiologist makes? Speculated how much your GP bills the government each year? Admit it - you've thought about it. Satisfy your curiosity with the Medical Services j Commission's Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended..., affectionately known as the "Blue Book" (R 610.6 BRI). It reports total payments to practitioners, hospitals, and health authorities each year. Deb A publication of the West Vancouver Memorial Library© April 2008 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8 604.925.7400