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The Biblio File: Library News

The Biblio File
January 30, 2023

Juan Pablo Quiñonez is the author of Thrive:  Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide.  He is a survival expert and outdoor professional with over 10 years of experience in outdoor recreation and survival. His outdoor and survival experiences include backpacking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) in 99 days; paddling over 1,500 miles during numerous remote whitewater canoe trips; living for six months in the wild with his partner, foraging to complement their meager rations; spending 100 days foraging in solitude during the winter in the boreal forest (supported only by small rations); and being a participant in, and winning, Season 9 of the survival series Alone. He holds a degree in Applied Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership.

From essential hunting and gathering techniques to advanced fire skills and strategies for coping with wilderness hazards, this complete guide includes information on preparation, long-term shelters, food, self-sufficiency, bushcraft, winter and health.

If you would like to watch “Alone” you can find it on Kanopy – a service included with your membership to the library.

Kanopy has over 30,000 films and adds 50 new movies and documentaries a week.  It also has “The Great Courses” and kid’s content.  Sign up or log in at  https://pinawa.kanopy.com/ 

You will be asked for your library card number which is your Patron ID (card number).

Following this you will need to create an account which is simply your name, email address and a password of your choice.

After your initial sign in you will only need your email address and password to access your account – you skip the initial “Library Card Number” and just head directly to the log in button on the top right of the screen. Once you are in you can start scrolling through all of the choices!

Your account allows you to watch 6 movies per month as well as full access to two of the Great Courses and the kid’s content.  Once you press play on the movies they are unlocked for 72 hours.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.