About the book

Waking Up the West Coast is a visually-compelling eco-friendly book that celebrates the insight and wisdom of 118 leading holistic health practitioners, sustainability experts, social entrepreneurs, educators, artists and advocates based in British Columbia, Canada.

The province of British Columbia is a hot-bed of talent and progressive ideas - people all over the world have, and continue to look to BC for inspiration and leadership in sustainability, health and activism – and now for the first time you can find a hand-picked selection of some of BC’s most exciting individuals, organizations and companies celebrated all in one place.

With a foreword by Dr. Andrew Weil, a world leader in the field of
Integrative Medicine, this life-changing book offers simple strategies, personal accounts and new ideas through interviews and photographs in the areas of sustainable design, fair trade products, environmental activism, socially responsible investing, complementary medicine, yoga and meditation, wellness retreats, energy healing and many more. It is designed to support a healthier, more sustainable planet and inspire readers to live a greener, healthier life by providing examples and offering easy solutions.

Waking Up the West Coast is creating quite a stir and has been awarded a Bronze Medal in the Inspirational/Spiritual category by the Independent Publisher's Awards 2007. The book has also been nominated as a Finalist in the Inspirational/ Motivational category by the Nautilus Book Awards. This book is designed to inspire! See your yourself and order your copy today!

Waking Up the West Coast is printed locally on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper, and is distributed in bookstores across North America and Australia by New Society Publishers.

About Catalyst Publications

Waking Up the West Coast is published by Catalyst Publications, an
independent publishing company founded in Vancouver, British Columbia
by Jaime Kowal. Jaime is the author, photographer and editor of Waking Up the West Coast and is committed to acting as a catalyst in connecting conscious consumers with healthy, sustainable businesses, organizations and practitioners through her publishing and photography activities.

Jaime’s photography clients include an international client base of
values-based businesses dedicated to social justice, holistic health,
sustainable living and our environment. She offers a full range of
professional services including editorial and advertising assignments, fine art sales and commissions, portrait photography, and stock licensing. To see her work or contact her directly, please visit http://www.jaimekowal.com or email info@jaimekowal.com